26.7.12

IBP: Score-iffic Paper Craft Ideas

Have you ever wanted to know what those awesome tools like the "Scor-Pal" do and how many amazing things you can create with them? Be sure to check out today's episode as I hosts my crafty friend, Tya Smith as they share some score-iffic ideas. Check out today's episode to find out how you can win a ScorPal tool for yourself!


**GIVEAWAY TODAY: Visit cute Tya's blog at simply-tya.blogspot.com to find out how you can win a Scor-Pal full size score board. 







 Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:

Credit - Split Coast Stampers
**Be sure to check out the Doodlebug Blog this week. They've been featuring ideas using Scor-Pal and their products. Tons of more chances to win!! 
Credit - Wendy Sue Anderson Featured on Doodlebug Design Blog
Credit - Martha Stewart
Credit - Scor-Pal Website & Scor-pal Blog
You can find more great ideas for creating many more paper crafts using our score boards on my Pinterest board called Score-iffic Paper Craft Ideas.

 Be sure to join me next week when my cute daughter and her BFF stop by to share some fun ideas!

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!!

25.7.12

Imagination is More Important

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you keep seeing the same message pop up everywhere. You see it on TV, you see it on a bumper sticker, you hear it on the radio and then you see it pop up on Facebook and Pinterest. Well I have had one of those weeks recently and this is the quote I kept seeing all over!
Quote by Albert Einstein
I am starting to wonder if "someone" is trying to send me a message. 

Or maybe I just needed a reminder that my "Imagination is more important than knowledge." As I'm getting older I'm I can say that my knowledge is decreasing (probably more my memory), but my imagination continues to sour!!

I am so grateful for the many people I interact with that continue to INSPIRE me each day. They help my imagination grow and for those people, I thank you!! And of course, THANK YOU for letting me share my imagination with you all. I appreciate that you have stopped and taken the time to ready my quick thoughts. Have a GREAT day!!

19.7.12

IBP: Refashion Cheap Flip Flops

Life is better in "Flip Flops" and in today's Inspired by Pinterest episode I invite my daughter back to share some fun Pins for refashioning and styling up your inexpensive flip flops. We'll walk you through a fun fabric knotted flip flop tutorial and inspire you to look at these summer essentials in a new light.







 Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:

Fun Site with Spring Cleaning Ideas
Credits: Our Instant Life
Credits: Make It - Love It
Credits: Make It - Love It
Credits: Make It - Love It 
Credits: Make It - Love It
Credits: Make It - Love It
Credits: The Mother Huddle
Credits: The Mother Huddle
You can find more great ideas for crafting with paper bags in my pin board on Pinterest called Flip Flops.


 Be sure to join me next week when my a friend stops by to share some "score-iffic" paper crafting ideas with me.

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!!

17.7.12

My Craft Channel's First Blooper Reel

I was so excited when I was sent my first 
official blooper reel from my filming 
"Inspired by Pinterest" for My Craft Channel


However, now I'm rethinking why 
I'm posting this for all of you to see. 
You get to see it first...so thanks for laughing 
WITH me and not AT me!

12.7.12

IBP: Brown Bags

Hello from Park City, Utah. I'm away this weekend attending the EVO Conference. I cannot wait to spend time meeting bloggers from around the country. I'll share more about my adventures next week when I get back. 


But it wouldn't be Thursday without a new Inspired by Pinterest episode. Today I share some crafty ideas on how to turn a drab brown bag into a cute, crafty creation. Inspired by the fun brown bag pins found on Pinterest, you'll learn how to print, fold and glue these bags to make your own fun creations.



Print on them....


Top them off with punches, decorative 
scissors, embellishments or doilies...


Apple Blossom Graphic from the Graphics Fairy
 Emboss them....
Ink them...

Check out VitalityWins.com
 Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:

Be sure to check out my friends' new website, Vitality Wins! Come play along with me as we make being healthy fun...and it's free too!

Credits: Lovely Crafty Home
Credits: Michelle Wooderson

Credits: Blue Cricket Designs
Credits: Etsy Shop

Credits: Tip Junkie



You can find more great ideas for crafting with paper bags in my pin board on Pinterest called, Brown Bags.


 Be sure to join me next week when my 
daughter Emma returns to help me out.

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!!

9.7.12

Vitality Wins Launches

Okay admit it, if watching our health was "fun" or a game like Scramble or Words with Friends you'd probably spend more time playing (aka working) on your health, right??


I'm excited to announce the launch of the new Vitality Wins website. Some friends of mine have been working on this project for a very long time and I'm thrilled that their dream is finally live and working. it's FREE and I just started my game today. In fact, I'm competing against some of my bloggers friends (more to come on that one).


How it Works!

Free game of healthy eating and lifestyle resulting in a loss of weight and a gain of healthy habits.

There are many good things we can do for our health and happiness. This game awards you for the good you do each day.


Sign up to Play today! 


5.7.12

IBP: Cupcake Liners

Inspired by the talented Kara Allen, I searched Pinterest for fun ideas to share with you on how to utilize the pretty cupcake liners for flowers, pins, decorating and more (no baking though). You will love how much fun you can have with someting so simple. 

Scroll down to the end of the post to find out how you can win some of Kara's favorite cupcake liners from the Kara's Party Ideas Shop and the i-Bond Cordless Glue Gun from Imaginisce.




Large Wreath - Ran out of Liners at 200...obviously need 400.
Remember an inexpensive option for wreaths are the swim
noodles at your local dollar store.
Topiary - This will take at least 200 mini cupcake liners.
Fun Straw Toppers
Martha Stewart Layered Flowers: 3-4 Small + 2-3 Large
Layered flower pin or flower garland DIY
Cover an i-Top Brad or Button using the Imaginisce i-Top Tool
 Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:
You can find more great ideas for repurposed Cabinet Doors in my pin board on Pinterest called, Cupcake Liners.

Credits: Kara's Party Ideas
Credits: Layer Cake Shop
Credits: Whipper Berry.com
Credits: Martha Stewart
Credits: Skip to My Lou

Giveaway Details: 

Would you like to win some fun assorted cupcake liners from the darling shop of Kara's Party Ideas Shop (style/color will vary from that shown) AND the Imaginisce cordless i-Bond Glue Gun? 
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To Enter: 
1. Check out the darling cupcake liner designs available in Kara's Party Ideas Shop and share your favorite with me in the comments section? 
2. Subscribe to my blog updates via email or through Google Friend Connect (see along right of blog up towards top). Leave a comment here.  
Winner will be selected by next Wednesday 7/11 at 8:00am MST and posted on Thursday.


* This Contest Closed* 
I am excited to announce the winner for the Kara's Party + Imaginisce giveaway. 
She'll be receiving two boxes of goodies (one from each company). Wahoo!! 
Who doesn't love packages in the mail. Congrats goes out to a fellow crafter:  



Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder



 Be sure to join me next week when I share 
different ways to craft with BROWN PAPER BAGS.

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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