I was directed to a new site this morning, and I'm already in love. See, one of my 'duties' every day is to check my RSS feed. I've used Bloglines for many years, but I recently switched a lot of my crafty sites over to Google Reader. I love it because so many of the people I follow (close to 100) end up there. I read a LOT of entries, but don't reply too much. I don't know why, it's just some quirk that I have I guess.
Anyway, I've been reading Triple The Scraps (Patter) for a few years, I think I met her over that those veggies in the receptacle site. Today (or last night), she linked to Elle's Studio, which is a FANTASTIC and FUN site!
There are free projects, a great store and much, much more. And something I'm most excited about is Summer 2009 Doc-U-Ment-Ed. There's a series of posts about documenting Summer 2009--how fun would that be to incorporate into your own projects?
Go check out Elle's Studio and try not to fall in love with her tags and accent pieces. Check out the Pixie Stick Flower tutorials. Everything seems really fun!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Agggh!!!!
I'm sorta published....
A few months ago, I sent in some cards using Inkadinkado stamps to get some stamps in return (did a video).
Anyway, they posted me...
http://www.inkadinkado.com/shop/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=41
(Look for Nicole K)
I'll have to make a screenshot later.
A few months ago, I sent in some cards using Inkadinkado stamps to get some stamps in return (did a video).
Anyway, they posted me...
http://www.inkadinkado.com/shop/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=41
(Look for Nicole K)
I'll have to make a screenshot later.
BIG week at Hero Arts
Big week this week at Hero Arts. They're unveiling something new on the site as well as giving away some awesome product. So, head on over there and check out their blog.What are you waiting for?
Cricut Reveal
Provocraft has been teasing a new Cricut product through a viral marketing campaign as well as a campaign shrouded in mystery.
Clues were provided on the cricut site as to what the new product would be. Well, the product has now been revealed and I can honestly say that it is NOT something I would be interested in purchasing.
I like the idea of the Gypsy, really I do. I think it's great that there's a small device, like a palm pilot, that would allow you to design things away from your machine. It's very time conscious, and definitely efficient. It's like having design studio at your fingertips without having a computer or a machine. It's portable, and that's fantastic.
But when I read about the price point, which still hasn't been released, but seems around mid $200.00, it's a little expensive for me. Yes, you may get images unavailable anywhere else (about 2 carts), but it's a little expensive. I like my Jukeboxes, just fine!
I also read that you'd attach the cart to the device, the info would transfer over to the device, which has TONS of space. The problem I see with this is that it takes your cartridges and turns them into empty shells. Will Provocraft ask that we recycle them? I think that would be the best thing, both from a business and an ecological standpoint. They could send us a prepaid mailer, they get recycled and then they give us so many reward points or something.
I understand that they want to cut down on the resale of carts, that they want to keep people buying carts--they're a business, but I think they're really missing a great opportunity with their customers. There are licensing issues, too... I just really think that they needed to think of a solution that is better for their customers.
You're essentially putting your info on a hard drive (think like an iPod). Hard drives can fail, believe me after the year I've had I'm 100% behind the idea of a backup system, especially when something is in it's first generation. I've heard people time and time again say not to buy a car the very first year it's offered because of this specific issue, and I'm translating that into this. A BIG FAT NO!
Sorry, Provocraft. You really need to just release some more carts (like DC) and work on getting your programs to work well with others, maybe even build upon what others have done and make an amazing program.
The Scrap Review asked PC about the erasing carts issue and got 3 answers... The link to the article is here
(EDITED TO ADD LINK)
Clues were provided on the cricut site as to what the new product would be. Well, the product has now been revealed and I can honestly say that it is NOT something I would be interested in purchasing.
I like the idea of the Gypsy, really I do. I think it's great that there's a small device, like a palm pilot, that would allow you to design things away from your machine. It's very time conscious, and definitely efficient. It's like having design studio at your fingertips without having a computer or a machine. It's portable, and that's fantastic.
But when I read about the price point, which still hasn't been released, but seems around mid $200.00, it's a little expensive for me. Yes, you may get images unavailable anywhere else (about 2 carts), but it's a little expensive. I like my Jukeboxes, just fine!
I also read that you'd attach the cart to the device, the info would transfer over to the device, which has TONS of space. The problem I see with this is that it takes your cartridges and turns them into empty shells. Will Provocraft ask that we recycle them? I think that would be the best thing, both from a business and an ecological standpoint. They could send us a prepaid mailer, they get recycled and then they give us so many reward points or something.
I understand that they want to cut down on the resale of carts, that they want to keep people buying carts--they're a business, but I think they're really missing a great opportunity with their customers. There are licensing issues, too... I just really think that they needed to think of a solution that is better for their customers.
You're essentially putting your info on a hard drive (think like an iPod). Hard drives can fail, believe me after the year I've had I'm 100% behind the idea of a backup system, especially when something is in it's first generation. I've heard people time and time again say not to buy a car the very first year it's offered because of this specific issue, and I'm translating that into this. A BIG FAT NO!
Sorry, Provocraft. You really need to just release some more carts (like DC) and work on getting your programs to work well with others, maybe even build upon what others have done and make an amazing program.
The Scrap Review asked PC about the erasing carts issue and got 3 answers... The link to the article is here
(EDITED TO ADD LINK)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Win $1,000 at TheCuttlebugSpot.com!
I have just discovered that The Cuttlebug Spot is having a contest - "The Journey to 1,000"! They are trying to reach 1,000 followers by the end of July and need your help. To enter all you have to do is go to their site, sign up as follower and complete a few easy steps and you could win a $1,000 gift certificate to Custom Crops (www.CustomCrops.com)! GO NOW and check it out at www.TheCuttlebugSpot.com
Monday, July 6, 2009
2 weeks since my last post?
What???
How can I have been putting off posting for the last two weeks? I mean, seriously!
Okay, I've got a confession to make. I've been singing karaoke a lot lately. Hanging out in places and watching others sing as well.
You've caught me--I've been neglecting the crafty side of life too much. And now I'm paying for it. I have a massive crafty to-do list, so that's gotta start being a priority.
I don't know if I've ever bought anything from Stampin' Up. I've heard good and bad things about them, but always out off buying from them. I got an amazing idea book/catalog earlier this year, and really liked some of the items, but couldn't make the plunge.
When the new book was slated to come out, I decided to purchase from Samantha who is also the person behind a site I follow , The Scrapmaster. Any purchase before July 1st made you eligible to get a free catalog/idea book.
One of the things I've really been loving lately is kraft paper. I've been trying to find it all over the place and have been coming up empty handed. Archiver's doesn't have it. I cleaned an LSS out of it.... Well, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to try out their cardstock (the pink stamper is always talking about it)--so I bought a package of 40 pieces (for under $8) of 8-1/2" by 11" cardstock. I love that you can cut the paper in half and make the perfect size card with it. And I also picked up some transparent (sealable) envelopes.
First impressions:
Stampin Up ordering process is pretty smooth.
Once item is ordered, the processing is a bit long.
Once item ships, it's pretty quick.
Cardstock is SMOOTH!
Packaging is very basic.
You get what you order, nothing frilly.
I placed my order online, it went to a distribution center and then was processed. And it came really quickly once it shipped, which is pretty cool. The packaging is very eco friendly, and it wasn't bent or the corners of the cardstock were not hurt in any way.
Overall, I think I'm happy. I will probably pick up some of the in style (that's the exclusive colors for the year) cardstock and a stamp set or two--one featuring a deer and an owl (yes, I know, I have deer and owl stamps coming out my ears, but it's SOOOO cute and such a great price!). Overall, I'm pretty happy with the stampin up order and will get to work showing off what I've been doing.
What about you? Any experience with Stampin Up? Or what about any other crafting companies like this (direct sell?)...
How can I have been putting off posting for the last two weeks? I mean, seriously!
Okay, I've got a confession to make. I've been singing karaoke a lot lately. Hanging out in places and watching others sing as well.
You've caught me--I've been neglecting the crafty side of life too much. And now I'm paying for it. I have a massive crafty to-do list, so that's gotta start being a priority.
I don't know if I've ever bought anything from Stampin' Up. I've heard good and bad things about them, but always out off buying from them. I got an amazing idea book/catalog earlier this year, and really liked some of the items, but couldn't make the plunge.
When the new book was slated to come out, I decided to purchase from Samantha who is also the person behind a site I follow , The Scrapmaster. Any purchase before July 1st made you eligible to get a free catalog/idea book.
One of the things I've really been loving lately is kraft paper. I've been trying to find it all over the place and have been coming up empty handed. Archiver's doesn't have it. I cleaned an LSS out of it.... Well, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to try out their cardstock (the pink stamper is always talking about it)--so I bought a package of 40 pieces (for under $8) of 8-1/2" by 11" cardstock. I love that you can cut the paper in half and make the perfect size card with it. And I also picked up some transparent (sealable) envelopes.
First impressions:
Stampin Up ordering process is pretty smooth.
Once item is ordered, the processing is a bit long.
Once item ships, it's pretty quick.
Cardstock is SMOOTH!
Packaging is very basic.
You get what you order, nothing frilly.
I placed my order online, it went to a distribution center and then was processed. And it came really quickly once it shipped, which is pretty cool. The packaging is very eco friendly, and it wasn't bent or the corners of the cardstock were not hurt in any way.
Overall, I think I'm happy. I will probably pick up some of the in style (that's the exclusive colors for the year) cardstock and a stamp set or two--one featuring a deer and an owl (yes, I know, I have deer and owl stamps coming out my ears, but it's SOOOO cute and such a great price!). Overall, I'm pretty happy with the stampin up order and will get to work showing off what I've been doing.
What about you? Any experience with Stampin Up? Or what about any other crafting companies like this (direct sell?)...
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Market Day is Here Again!
Market Day at the Greeting Farm happened again today. Quick, if you hurry you can still get some really great deals on some fantastic stamps. I picked up:
This is called matey and it's normally $15. Today, while supplies last, it's $10.
And I also got:
It's called Wonderland and it's on clearance. I have a couple of projects in mind for this, especially a late birthday present for someone who really loves Alice in Wonderland.
The first set was on sale, and in order to get it at that price, you have to go here. And again, it's only while supplies last.
I like the stamps, but I haven't done my review from the first set, so that'll be forthcoming. The thing I like least about the stamps is that you have to cut them out (and I don't have those small rubber-cutting scissors). But the red rubber is really nice and provides a FANTASTIC print. They don't stain like the clear stamps do, either.
If I keep buying, I'm going to run out of room in my rubber stamp container, so I'm thinking of unmounting a few of the big wood blocks I rarely use. This way, I get a little more room, I think.
I've been looking at a few more of the stamps, but I think they'll wait a while. I'm set for a bit of time. Now it's onto work on my coloring and other fantastic things.
Oh, and speaking of awesome stampers, check out the contest at Gaal Creative. Aside from being a talented stamper, she's an awesome photographer. This week's giveaway is inspiring and made me think of a book I read this year called 'Into the Forest.'
'Into the Forest' is the story of 2 girls who have survived a global fever and war. They live in the forest, in their nice home that their father constructed, but soon he, too succumbs to death and the girls are left to become women. It's not 100% happy, and it WILL make you think, but it's a fantastic read.
Anyway, check out her site--Anne even has a link to her photo store and you can get some great deals.
One other really cool stamper that I should mention is Sandy, who is participating in NaBloPoMo, which is National Blog Posting Month. Every day, she's featuring a Hero on her blog. Sandy is busy with Cards for Heroes, but it's absolutely fantastic that she's devoting time to blogging every day this month.
So those are two of the very awesome people I know from the Internet, who continually challenge and devote time to wonderful things. And I apologize in advance, because I haven't done them justice. Check them out! Go, now!
This is called matey and it's normally $15. Today, while supplies last, it's $10.
And I also got:
It's called Wonderland and it's on clearance. I have a couple of projects in mind for this, especially a late birthday present for someone who really loves Alice in Wonderland.
The first set was on sale, and in order to get it at that price, you have to go here. And again, it's only while supplies last.
I like the stamps, but I haven't done my review from the first set, so that'll be forthcoming. The thing I like least about the stamps is that you have to cut them out (and I don't have those small rubber-cutting scissors). But the red rubber is really nice and provides a FANTASTIC print. They don't stain like the clear stamps do, either.
If I keep buying, I'm going to run out of room in my rubber stamp container, so I'm thinking of unmounting a few of the big wood blocks I rarely use. This way, I get a little more room, I think.
I've been looking at a few more of the stamps, but I think they'll wait a while. I'm set for a bit of time. Now it's onto work on my coloring and other fantastic things.
Oh, and speaking of awesome stampers, check out the contest at Gaal Creative. Aside from being a talented stamper, she's an awesome photographer. This week's giveaway is inspiring and made me think of a book I read this year called 'Into the Forest.'
'Into the Forest' is the story of 2 girls who have survived a global fever and war. They live in the forest, in their nice home that their father constructed, but soon he, too succumbs to death and the girls are left to become women. It's not 100% happy, and it WILL make you think, but it's a fantastic read.
Anyway, check out her site--Anne even has a link to her photo store and you can get some great deals.
One other really cool stamper that I should mention is Sandy, who is participating in NaBloPoMo, which is National Blog Posting Month. Every day, she's featuring a Hero on her blog. Sandy is busy with Cards for Heroes, but it's absolutely fantastic that she's devoting time to blogging every day this month.
So those are two of the very awesome people I know from the Internet, who continually challenge and devote time to wonderful things. And I apologize in advance, because I haven't done them justice. Check them out! Go, now!
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