Golden Moments

Pinterest 101

Have you tried Pinterest yet? (or maybe I should ask "Are you addicted to Pinterest yet?"). Pinterest is one of my favorite new tools for browsing, collecting, and organizing all sorts of ideas - it has replaced my folders of pages torn from magazines.

Now my files of ideas look like this:

Much prettier to look at and much easier to find things!

I wrote an article over at Crafts 'n things describing how to get started with Pinterest, including links to the Pinterest pages from the entire Crafts 'n things blog team.

Just don't say I didn't warn you about the addictive nature of Pinterest. :)

Are you already on Pinterst? Leave me a link to your boards in the comments and I'll stop by and say hello.

Create the Look of Handblown Glass Using Adhesive

Have you ever watched a glassblower in action? I find something completely mesmerizing about watching glass artists at work and have collected a few pieces over the years. This week over on the Therm O Web blog we were challenged to work with Zips™, which work like hot glue (only without the heat and mess).

I thought it would be fun to try to recreate the look of handblown glass using inexpensive votives. The Zips™ even have teeny, tiny air bubbles which make them look even more like glass.

If you want a step-by-step tutorial for creating these, hop on over to the Therm O Web blog. What do you think? Not too bad for something that cost around $1 each to create. :)

Friends Make Your World Card - Crafts 'n things Weekly

Hey there! July is such a busy month in the craft industry - so much to do getting ready for new releases, working on fall and winter holiday projects - and it has been especially busy for me as I am working on a fun new venture that I can't wait to share. Stay tuned!

Today I have a card that is available, for FREE, in the weekly Crafts 'n things newsletter. The content of the newsletter is available to everyone the week it is published, but to access back issues, you need to be a subscriber. For more info or to sign up, click here: Crafts 'n things Weekly.

You can find a detailed supply list and instructions at the following link during the week of July 17, 2013: Friends Make Your World Card.

Thanks so much for visiting!

4th of July Stamp Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to comment lucky number 7 (as chosen by Random.org)!

Please contact me with your mailing info and I will get your prize sent out straight away.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Summer Pool Party Invitation & Favors

Hi there! This week the design team at Therm O Web will be showing projects made with Bella Blvd's new Sand & Surf Collection - perfect for those summer craft projects. There is also a giveaway where you can win the entire collection plus an assortment of adhesive!

Today's project is a pool party invitation and party favors - with a step-by-step tutorial for making the custom beach ball accents.

The beach balls are quick to make and you don't need any special tools beyond a circle punch or die. They can also be used as a quick summer tag for a favor, gift, or scrapbook project.

Head over here to check out the tutorial and to be entered in the giveaway: Therm O Web Pool Party Invitation & Favors.

Stay cool!

 

Happy Fourth of July Stamp Giveaway!

Thanks for taking time out to visit my blog today. I just have a quick layout to share - this one came together in no time using a single set of stamps and a few different colors of ink. In honor of Independence Day, I'm having a giveaway... just leave a comment on this post by Wednesday, July 10, 2013 to be entered in the drawing to win some assorted red, white, and blue goodies, as well as this stamp set:

The photos are kind of self-explanatory, so I just added a date and a few embellishments, including the eagle charm.

The same image stamped in different color inks makes a quick and easy border.

Have a wonderful holiday!

 

Enjoy Summer Handmade Card

July! Hope you are having a wonderful summer - and staying cool if you live in a part of the US experiencing record-breaking temps. 127 degrees F is crazy!

Have a quick card to share today which features products by Anna Griffin. The paper has a bit of gold shimmer... reminded me of sunlight reflecting off sand at the beach. It is textured too, sort of like wallpaper.

The stickers are flocked, which adds another texture to the card.

Stop by again later this week as I have a few more projects to share. 

Stay cool!