New Northridge Videos

I just realized I never posted the latest videos I did with the fabulous Kristine McKay for Northridge Publishing recently. The first segment was a challenge they like to do called "Make it Your Own". It's where Kristine sends you a project image and the designer (me) is suppose to use it as inspiration for a new project. There no other rules associated with this. 

So that's how we got from a paper rolled flower on a 12x12 layout to t-shirt scarves. Kristine then asked that I show how Imaginisce's Roly Rosies worked too since those are rolled flowers as well. It's a funny segment...in fact, so funny Kristine's pauses for a moment to call me a "smart alec!" 

Make it Your Own Feature for Scrapbook Trends Magazine

d-stress tool Feature for Northridge CreaTv
If you've been looking for a simple tool to help distress and finish the edges off on all those chipboard projects, then you'll want to learn more about Imaginisce's new d-stress tool.



Thanks for checking them out. If you'd like to see other videos I've been in, check out my As Seen on TV | YouTube Tab above.

Favorite Finds: KMcKay Spool Knock Offs, Slippers, Pinterest

Decorating with Spools

My very talented friend Kristine McKay did one of my most favorite Studio 5 segment to date. She showed some great decorating ideas with SPOOLS. Learn how easy it is to knock off this popular trend seen at stores like Ballard and Pottery Barn.  

On a side note, I watch crafty shows like this and think they're cute, but very seldom feel inspired to recreate them...but not with this one. I'm heading to Hobby Lobby tomorrow to buy the supplies. I especially loved that Kristine posts free downloads for the labels on the spools on her website. 

Felted Crocheted Slippers

I found these one day on Etsy and not many things make me want to crochet, but this gal was selling the pattern for these and I almost bought it. How darling are these cute little slippers? If any of you want to teach me to crochet, I'll buy the pattern for us to use.

Blossom Couture

Have you checked out Heidi Swapp's Blossom Courture flowers! You know me, I love silk, sugar or paper flowers of any type. These are darling and so yummy.

My Latest Addiction: Pinterest

Pinterest is a place to catalog the things you love. 

Pinterest is a social catalog.
Pin things you love.
Follow people with great taste.

 

Let me explain it the way it would make sense to me if I asked someone. Say you're like me, you go to tons of blogs with tons of great ideas. But it's hard to keep track of all those ideas. And being a visual person, I want to see a picture to remind me about why I liked an idea, recipe, project, etc. I use to try and bookmark them, but that doesn't give you a visual reference, but Pinterest does. So now every time I go to a site and find something I want to remember, I just "Pin it" and it not only saves the image to my board (like the one shown above), but it also saves a link to the blog/website.

But quick warning, you cannot sign up to start your own Pinterest site without an invitation from someone that already is on there. You can request one and they add your name to a list, or I can send you one directly if you give me your email. I'm happy to feed a new addiction for all my friends!

Take 1: Northridge Media Video Shoot with Kristine McKay

One of the highlights of my week was shooting some video spots for Northridge Media (publishers of Cards, Scrapbook Trends, Beads, Simply Handmade). The video shoot of course was for Imaginisce and we featured a couple of projects kits and the fun i-rock and i-top tools! I have to say I think the re-shoots were the best part...but only up to about 3 times...after that it was just a bother. But we still had fun. 

Shannon Lerner (my cute friend from Provo Craft), me & Kristine

 Our lovely host and talent extrodinaire was Kristine McKay. You may have seen this awesome gal on Studio 5 and many other Northridge Trend videos. She made the entire experience fun, light and I cannot wait to return to shoot more videos.

 Here's some shots of them setting up the set before the video shoot.

The videos aren't quite ready to be posted, but I'll be sure to post them here when they are. If you haven't checked out the new Northridge Publishing Blog, be sure to go over there and subscribe to their feeds! Also, if you love crafty things you'll want to check out Kristine McKay's blog too...she posts instructions to all her projects from Studio 5 and more!!