My Crafty Life

    Over the pastvyear I have really enjoyed mixed media. I have collected quite a large amount of stencils. Now as a scan and cut owner I know it is great for cutting your own stencils. Indeed I have cut quite a few with huge success.     This week Create and Craft have the new In the Studio usb Stylish Stencils. I do intend to get this usb but it will be when it is available on The Highlights Crafts website.     One thing they have advertised is a pack of 10 sheets of Doflex for £17.99. Please don't pay that amount of money. You can get it much cheaper from other places. For example I got this pack of 50 sheets from ebay for £21.99. If you bought this amount from Create and Craft it would cost you £89.95. I find that quite unbelievable. Please don't buy immediately you see something. I have been guilty of that in the past myself. I guess having a row with Create and Craft has made me look other places and what I have found is sometimes quite amazing. Now when I watch Create a...

    I love making cards. It's such a fun way to express yourself, and because they're so customizable, they're the perfect way to let someone know how you feel without having to say it out loud or write a long email. Plus, they're great for last-minute birthday or holiday gifts too!     I've been making greeting cards since I hurt my back at work and was stuck at home unable to go anywhere. I came across craft tv one day when i was channel hoping and the rest they say is history.     It just became one of my favorite things about special celebrations. Nothing says I love you more than a handmade card. Over the next few months I am planning to do tutorials both here on my blog and over on my YouTube Channel.     So why not learn from the best?     Come and join me in my future adventures in Card Making.                  Until Next Time                   Happy Crafting        

   If you're a creative person, chances are you've wanted to create something with your hands. Whether it's making a costume for a play, knitting an afghan for your best friend, or designing your own greeting card (and then mailing it), there's no better feeling than putting something tangible into the world that you made yourself.     But what if you had all the tools and materials at your disposal? What if there was a machine that could do the work of actually creating the craft? And what if that machine could make it easier?     Electronic die cutting machines are just such machines. They can cut out any shape of paper without any specialized equipment needed at all. The only things you need is glue and scissors!     It's no secret I am a huge fan of the Brother Scan and Cut. I use mine almost everyday. There are many different machines on the market such as Cricut machines, or Silhouette machines. I'm sure there are more and there will be a model for everyon...

    Mixed media art is a great way to combine different styles, techniques and mediums into your work. The possibilities are endless!     The best part of mixed media is that it allows you to create an entirely new piece of art that isn't bound by a single style or technique. You could create something that combines painting with drawing, or writing with collage, for example. The possibilities are endless! Here are a few ideas: 1. Combine elements from different types of media in one piece. For example, combine a painting with drawing on the same canvas or paper, or mix ink and paint on the same surface. I have used paint, paper shapes and coloured waxes in this piece. 2. Use multiple materials to create one piece of art—for example, use watercolor paint and acrylics to make one painting instead of two separate ones. I have used paints and printed papers in this piece. 3. Combine different techniques in different areas of your work—for example, use pastels for shading on one area o...

       It's no big secret I am a massive fan of Ciao Bella products. A few weeks back they had the new Black Swan Collection on Create and Craft. Due to an ongoing at the time dispute with them I did not order.      I have been hopefully checking amazon ever since in the hope of getting it. My patience finally paid off and today I have ordered this. Of course this is only one pad and I will have to keep checking for the rest. It should arrive in the next couple of days. I have in mind a Memory Book project that I think it will be perfect for. Once I have the papers I can make my mind up and I will let you know. Until Next Time Happy Crafting.

I've had this kit in my stash for quite a while. I always end up making my Christmas cards at the last minute you I thought I would think ahead and get started. The kit comes with full instructions and pictures which are very easy to follow. I made these four cards to start with. I think this would be the perfect kit for someone who is just starting out in card making. I just followed the instructions but if you wanted to set your creative juices flowing you could.  Until Next Time Happy Crafting

      I have seen a lot of hype about usbs that are compatible with the Scan and Cut. Highlight Crafts produce a usb which they say is certified by brother as a compatible usb for the scan and cut. I cant dispute that, they probably have.     Brother themselves produce an extensive list of usbs that they gave found to be compatible with the Scan and Cut machines. Now here is the thing Brother also state at the end of this list they have not tried every usb on the very extensive market. They say you can try any usb and may find some that are compatible but have not been tried by brother so will not be on the list.      Simply what they are saying is give it a go, some may work, and some may not.      With that in mind way back when I had my CM900 I got some usbs from amazon and gave it a go. These are the usbs I chose. They worked perfectly. I am also pleased to say they work just as well with my SDX1200. They come in different storage amounts.  I have them ordered by companies so for d...