Quick & Easy Holiday Gift & a Video

Hey There Friends,

Anna here to share with you a quick & easy Holiday Gift.  This is something that I threw together in a matter of minutes.

This is a cute little milk jar that I picked up at Michaels a few months ago.  I just knew I would use it for something.

I picked up some Hershey Candy Cane kisses a few weeks ago and just filled the jar with them.

I tied some red jute twine around the neck of the jar and then tied on the "Merry" ornament (from an old pack of Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Tags) and finished off with a bow made out of silver pipe cleaners & a bell.  I used Hot glue to add the bell & pipe cleaner bow.

In the video I am sharing how I am Curating for Christmas.  It is a Video Response to Jill  Norwood Curating for Christmas.  At the end of the video I share how I do the pipe cleaner bow.  Sort of...  It was difficult to do one-handedly. {SMILE}

Thank you so much for Stopping by today!

How to Use a Craft Knife -- Scrapbook Video Saturday

Hi, there! Carla here with another Scrapbook Video Saturday! Cutting with a craft knife gives you another skill to bring to your scrapbooking. Today we have some tips on how to use your craft knife. Please take a peek! Let us know what you think, and leave your own tips in the comments.

View How to Use a Craft Knife for Scrapbooking and all our scrapbooking videos on Howcast

How to Crop a Photo -- Scrapbook Video Saturday

Scrapbooking our photos is fun and sometimes also challenging. Often we're reluctant to cut or crop our photos, but cropping can actually help you create an attractive and meaningful scrapbook page. Today's video offers tips on how to crop your photos to tell your story. Enjoy, and post your comments and questions!

You can also view How to Crop a Photo for Scrapbooking, and our other videos, on Howcast.

How to Use a Paper Trimmer -- Scrapbook Video Saturday

Hi, Carla here with this week's video. Are you new to scrapbooking or card-making? One of the first tools you'll need is a paper trimmer. Before you buy one, check out today's video to see a couple of different types of trimmers. Then you can choose the type that's right for you.

It might seem to go without saying, but safety first! Always keep fingers away from the blade of your paper trimmer! 

When to Use Archival Products -- Scrapbook Video Saturday

In last week's video, we showed many of the types of scrapbooks available.  This week, we're talking about archival products.  How do you know if you need everything to be acid-free and archival safe? The answer is, it's really up to you. Here's some info to help you decide.

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Thanks for watching, and until next time...

Start 2 Finish: Skull Card Video

Hey Everyone,

Anna here from St@mpAnna Designs.  

With the Coolness in the air here in New Jersey it is feeling a little bit like fall.  Some are already seeing the change in leaves falling at their doorsteps or on their adventures outdoors.  That put me in the mood for Halloween.  I love this time of year.  :)  It always puts a smile on my face just thinking about it.  

I don't know about you- but every single year I can't pass up a new Halloween stamp or two, or even 10. {SMILE}.  This year was no different.  When I seen this set at the store, it just fell into my hands to take home with me.  Well, to be honest with you, this was one of 4 stamp sets I bought this day.  :)  I tell you, this is a sickness I have.  lol  

Today I have a video for you.  This video will show you from start to finish on how I created this card below.  

Please be kind- as I haven't done to many videos.  :)  I am still learning on how to use the Windows Movie Maker.  I did fast forward though the coloring process after I got started.  

Here are the supplies I used.  Thanks for stopping by!  

Stamp set used:  Tim Holtz- Skull Blueprints with die

Ink:  momento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink-Pumice Stone

copic markers:  W1, W3, & W5

Paper:  DCWV The Spooky time Cardstock Matstack, The Spookytime Stack, Copic Xpress-it White cardstock, Black Cardstock,  

Adhesive:  EK Success Herma dotto classic, EK Success 3D foam Adhesive Squares

Diecut Machine:  Sizzix Big Shot with magnetic plate