26.1.12

IBP: T-Shirt Necklaces & Scarves


In today's episode I show you how to turn an old t-shirt into unique Scarves & Necklaces. Check out the episode on My Craft Channel.

Here's the links to the blogs I referenced in the episode:
I then showed some fun ideas on using chalk in some fun photograph ideas. Here's the sources for those ideas I shared:

First, I shared one of my most favorite slow cooker mac & cheese (a family favorite)! And this one I already dedicated an entire blog post to, so click over to that yummy recipe.

Second, 
Ette Studio 
Vermillion Rules
Suddenly Found
No Resource Site (sorry)
To check out more amazing T-Shirt Scarves & Necklace, visit my BOARD on Pinterested called IBP: T-Shirt Necklaces & Scarves.

Disclaimer: Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.

If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you an invite. However, I cannot be responsible for the time you will be spending on Pinterest!!

19.1.12

IBP: Sidewalk Chalk Ideas + Credits


In today's episode I show you how to make your own Sidewalk Chalk, which is actually a lot of fun (and comes in handy for cub scouts). And then at the end I couldn't resist sharing some  Fun Sidewalk Chalk Photo Ideas. Check out the episode on My Craft Channel.


Here's the links to the blogs I referenced in the episode.
Credits: How She Does?
I then showed some fun ideas on using chalk in some fun photograph ideas. Here's the sources for those ideas I shared:

Credits: Blue Cricket Design
Credits: Grosgrain Fabulous Blog
Credtis: Ann Remotigue Photography

To check out more amazing chalk paint ideas, visit my BOARD on Pinterested called IBP: Chalk Paint.

Disclaimer: Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.

If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you an invite. However, I cannot be responsible for the time you will be spending on Pinterest!!


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17.1.12

Lytro Camera...a new way to take pictures!

I was so excited the first time my brother showed me this amazing camera. I haven't wanted to blog about it for a while, but and I hope you are amazed by the Lytro Camera and the "living pictures" it takes!! To sum it up, "Shoot Now, Focus Later." But rather then tell you about it, let me show you. These are photos that were taken using the Lytro camera. Try clicking on different points on the images and see how they refocus. It's amazing!!

















You can check out more gallery images you can try out for yourself on the Lytro website.


Here's what a Lytro camera looks like...

Hopefully the folks at Lytro can better explain how this magical camera works...

"Lytro lets you take pictures like never before. Unlike a conventional camera that captures a single plane of light, the Lytro camera captures the entire light field, which is all the light traveling in every direction in every point in space."


"Since you'll capture the color, intensity, and direction of all the light, you can experience the first major light field capability - focusing after the fact. Focus and re-focus, anywhere in the picture. You can refocus your pictures at anytime, after the fact"....(but of course before you print them)!!


Now this isn't something of the future, it's here now and it's amazing! If you'd like to read more about this amazing item, visit the Lytro website

12.1.12

IBP: Chalk Paint Ideas + Credits

Welcome to my blog if you're new here. I was so excited to have my first episode of "Inspired by Pinterest" airs today. And as I promised here are links to the bloggers that inspired me.

Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.

In today's episode I talked about Chalk Paint ideas:
Credit: Sparkle Power Blog
I covered ideas on how to use store bought chalk paint,
Credits: Always Order Dessert Blog
....to how to create your own colored chalk paint ....
Credits: The Idea Room Blog
....and then last how simple and easy it is to use chalk vinyl.
Credits: These Are the Days Blog
Credits: jemibook.tumblr.com

Credits: Rustic Blend Etsy Shop
There were so many more ideas I would have loved to share, but time is limited. But if you'd like to see those additional chalk paint ideas, visit my BOARD on Pinterested called IBP: Chalk Paint.

If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you an invite. However, I cannot be responsible for the time you will be spending on Pinterest!!

9.1.12

New Show: Inspired by Pinterest


Last year I pitched a show to the team at My Craft Channel called "Inspired by Pinterest." I was so excited about the idea of taking inspiring PINS from the popular website Pinterest and bring them to life. They loved it, but agreed they wouldn't proceed without talking to Pinterest to make sure this is something they would be alright with and support. They LOVED it too! And much to my shock and surprise I was asked to be the host of this show.

At first, I told them no. I know how much work goes into preparing for filming a show for My Craft Channel. There's also a lot of time spent on the production side of the shows and since this show is based on Pinterest there would need to be a lot of coordination with the team to explain the PINS and give credit to the original source. But apparently every time I talked to someone about this my enthusiasm for the idea got the best of me and everyone noticed. So after some gentle nudging I finally agreed to host this show. I've already filmed the first four episodes and the first begins airing on this Thursday 1/12/2012 (which by the way, 12 is my lucky number). 

So be sure to check out My Craft Channel this Thursday and (everyday) for wonderful inspiration. The show is called "Inspired by Pinterest."  If you don't know what Pinterest is all about, here's a blog post I wrote explaining this wonderfully addictive website..."Are You a Pinhead?"



8.1.12

Inspired by Pinterest: Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese

So many of you know that I'm a huge Pinterest fan and love, love, love all the different inspiration I find there. Well I have to share my latest with everyone because you've seen me talking about it on Facebook. It's the Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese recipe that I found one day on Pinterest. This photo from Esther does not even convey how yummy this is to eat! 
I thought I'd share with you what I learned about what works and what doesn't before sending you over to Esther's website for the recipe. 

The first time I doubled the recipe because I had guests coming for a dinner and wanted to make sure I had enough and it barely fit in my large crock pot...it was filled to the brim. I also read all the comments from people that had tried that and learned that you MUST make sure your noodles that you par boil are cooled back to room temperature, along with the melted butter before combining everything. If you don't, it causes the eggs to curdle. I also learned after making this my third time that the fastest way to cool the noodles is to rinse them in cold water. Speaking of noodles, we loved the short little "tube" looking noodles instead of traditional elbow noodles...made it a little more unique. And another thing worth mentioning is that crock pot size does matter. i cooked this recipe once in my large 8 qt crock pot and then again in my smaller 5 qt crock pot and it made a huge difference. In the large cooker it was not as moist, almost over cooked.

Anyway, enough talking...check out Esther's website and print the recipe off for yourself. You will love it!! By the way, the family voted and want me to make it again tomorrow. It was also voted as both of my kids most favorite food in 2011!!

Oh and if you want to check out more "Inspired by Pinterest" projects, be sure to check out my new My Craft Channel show that begins airing this upcoming Thursday. I will search Pinterest for inspirational pins that you've posted and bring some of those to life in fun video episodes on My Craft Channel. If you haven't checked out My Craft Channel yet, this would be the week to do it! 
Allred Design, mommy blogger, scrapbook, paper crafts

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