Running with the "IN" crowd

16 August 2010


I am enjoying spending time with my friend, Kristin. She is my new "Running Partner". We are getting to know each other and having fun exploring east Austin. This week we had dinner at Blue Dahlia Bistro on 11th. The picture above is what greeted us when we left. I can't wait to plan where we will visit next.

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P.U.S.H.

04 August 2010


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P.U.S.H. - PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS


I just wanted to revisit the wonderful experience I had at the Women’s Retreat this past spring by positng some of my favorite iPhoneography shots I took that weekend. Enjoy!
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Crafty Tips

02 August 2010




I thought I would share a few things I do when I need to cut multiple pages or cards and want to make percise and consistent cuts or score lines.




  • The supplies I use are: a paper trimmer with a swing out arm, 2 Binder clips and a piece of scrap cardboard that is slightly thicker than the cardstock. I used the back cardboard for the last DCWV stack I purchased

  • If the measurement falls on the swing out arm, I clip a binder clip on the arm from the inside, lining up the inside edge of the clip at the measurement I need to cut or score. In this case, I lined the clip up at 5.5". Slide your cardstock against the edge of the binder clip and then cut or score.

  • If the measurement falls on the main part of the paper trimmer, I use a shim made out of cardboard. Using a piece that is thicker than the cardstock I am cutting allows the cardstock to butt up against the shim easily. The medium binder clips I use do not have very deep reach but are big enough to clip onto the shim and trimmer just fine. I lined up the edge of the shim in this demo at the 4.25" trim/score line. Rule of thumb: The smaller the measurement, the wider the shim. I secure the shim to the trimmer using at least 2 binder clips to secure the shim in place.

  • With the shim set in place, you can set up a pretty quick assembly line. Using these simple tips will help you with accurate measurements and consistent cards or pages. This tip helps most when making pages for my mini albums.


I hope you find this tutorial/tip useful. Feel free to trackback and leave comments.

HAPPY CRAFTING!



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Another Little Prince

31 July 2010


My younger sister gave us another little prince. It's so much fun cuddling with this little bundle of joy. I love both my nephews with all my heart and soul. I'm looking forward to taking pictures of this lil guy. My older nephew treats me like I am the paparazzi. When he sees a camera in my hand, he runs! I followed him around with 2 cameras at Chuck E Cheese friday afternoon. Photos from that fun afternoon to come.

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Return of the Jedi

30 July 2010

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The blog has a facelift! Finally. It's been over a year since I last blogged. I've decided to use this blog for everything not just my crafts. I look forward to exploring more. I'll be updating my Wordpress. The site may be wonky now and then as I make more updates and changes. Thanks for your patience.

XOXOX-
Amy
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