Fall/Autumn Card Kit

I love Fall/Autumn as much as I love Halloween. Who wouldn't, right!? Colors are so vibrant everywhere. Two weeks ago, I made a whole bunch of cards with this theme.  I think these are one of the best cards I ever made. To note, I used long forgotten stickers and chipboards as embellishment and card sentiments. I so love this kit!

 Inque Boutique/SU! Stamps

 CHIPBOARD

 SU! Stamp/Jolees Quilled Stickers/ Autumn Leaves Chipboard

 Unbranded clear stamp from PI/The Paper Studio Stamp

 CTMH Stamp

CTMH Stamp

Until next project...

SWAK Card Kit

A dear sweet friend just celebrated her birthday and I wanted to send her a bunch of my handmade cards. The kit is consists of 11 cards with different sentiments. This is supposedly a 12-card kit from the 12 different SWAK stamp images... I unfortunately drop my inkpad on the last card.  I know, I'm such a big clutz.  Anyways, SWAK (Sealed with a Kiss) are stamp line released by Crafter's Companion.

These are A2 cards and kindda small so I don't have bigger space to add embellishment.  I was thinking of CAS theme.  Also, I stamped the images on kraft paper for a little vintage effect. Even if I feel really lousy today, it was yet another one of those productive days.  Rather than sit down and sulk in the corner, I opted to color these images and finish the project even if I wasn't feeling all that great.  

Have fun viewing the cards:

 LITTLE PRINCESS

 Mummy

 SUNSHINE

 GET WELL SOON!

 AFTER THE RAIN

 THINKING OF YOU

 TIME OUT!

 CONGRATULATIONS

 OLD FRIEND

 GRANDMA

LITTLE MADAM (for change, I didn't color the skin)

RECIPE:

STAMPS: SWAK (Sealed with a Kiss) by Crafter's Companion

INKPADS: Memento and CTMH

PAPER: SU!, PTI, GP, DCWV and some unknown DP

COLORING: Copic Markers

TOOLS: MS edge punches, Fiskar Paper Trimmer, 3L Pop-Dots and EK Success Herma Dotto tape runner

EMBELLISH: Assorted ribbons, MS bright large gemstone and  Prima flowers

Blessing!

Health Update

I don't feel well today. Symptoms last night and up to now are pretty bad. Glad that I'm getting refills of my prescription today. I can't cook, can't do much since I got up. Watching TFC though was helping a bit while trying to finish coloring the SWAK images. I am making this set of cards with the intention of giving it as a gift to a dear sweet friend. I hope I can finish it up soon.

Gotta go for now...

Cricut Cardz Challenge #42

I love my Cricut and my collection of cartridges. I love making Halloween cards so I said to myself, "Heck, I wanna try joining some Cricut challenges." Then I found Cricut Cardz Challenge blog  and their next challenge, which is #42, is to make a Halloween card using any card feature from any Cricut cart and using any colors.  Who wouldn't love Halloween cards, right?  I also get to try my new Peachy Keen stamps, which was a custom made stamps for Cricut carts. I'm so pleased with it.  One of the best stamps ever made...

So without further babbling, here are the cards that I made using Mini-Monster, Pumpkin Carving, and October 31st carts:

It was fun making these cards.  Hope I'll be able to post more before the day is done...
 
RECIPE:

Paper: GP, Embassy, Recollection, CTMH, DCWV, Daisy D and K & Company
Stamp : Peachy Keen and Hero Arts
Inkpad : Memento, CTMH and TH Distressed Inkpads
Cricut Cart: Mini Monster, Pumpkin Carving and October 31st
Tool: Cricut Expression, TH Ink blending tool, MS edge punch (Drippy Goo)
Adhesive: EK Success Zig blue pen, EK Success Herma Dotto, and Pop Dots by 3L
Embellish: Ribbons, fibers, MS bright large gemstone, Studio 18 rhinestone strass, Prima flowers and Dress-It-Up Halloween bottons 

Found the absolute...

Couple weeks ago, I was on the hunt for SWAK stamps, which is being released by Crafter's Companion.  Since I was addicted to shopping and hoarding, I didn't only buy the complete set of SWAK but I also bought all the Popcorn the Bear stamps that I don't have and also this!!! 

Finally, I find a good adhesive and gooey remover for my Cricut mats.   I used to clean my mats with soap and warm water before spraying it with the  repositionable spray.  But then I noticed that by doing that, I really couldn't get all the fibers and junk off my mat.  But now, Crafter's Companion came out with a latest innovation that solves this dilemma.

STICK AWAY,  is an adhesive and gooey remover by Crafter's Companion.  It is so perfect for cleaning up your filty mat.  Just look at the gooey stuff that I scraped off my Cricut mat.  Yeow! But I was really amazed with how it cleaned my mat was after spraying it once.  The tackiness and junk turns into a jelly like form, which makes the scraping a breeze.  I hope I have enough more mats to clean hehehehe, but I'm way too cheap that up to now I'm still using the same mat that came with my Expression.

Can you see the difference between the side where junk had been scraped off and the side where it needs to be cleaned?  I'm so glad I found this STICK AWAY!  Do you know that I only waited 30seconds before I start scraping my mat?  So yeah, in a minute or two, your mat is already clear off its gooeyness.

I am giving this product a 5-STAR rating.  And guess what?  This product smells heavenly.  But please be reminded that we are not supposed to inhale the vapor of products like this and should be sprayed only on a well ventilated area.  This is also a highly flammable product and should only be applied where there is no exposure of lighted candles or heat.

Crafter's Companion STICK AWAY also came out with another product, STICK and SPRAY.  I so love it too.  I was using the 3M repositionable spray but it gets really sticky that my paper had completely adhere in the mat.  The tackiness on this adhesive is just about right and like STICK AWAY, your mat is all ready for you in just about 30seconds.

That's it.  I'm really going to bed now :-)....

BTW, I am not in any way connected or endorser of Crafter's Companion.  This is just a personal review based on actual experience.

Finally...

Waiting is finally over. Both USPS and UPS men came in almost at the same time. Wanna see what I've been waiting for? Okay, here you go...

THE CINCH by We R Memory Keeper

So glad I didn't buy the BIA binding machine, I know that soon a better one will come out.  I have a heavy duty binding machine that hubby's work planned on throwing away.  He got it and gave it to me but the drawback was you can only cut 11", 8 1/2" and an A4 sizes.  The machine was technically designed for office binding and because of such reasons, it prevents me from making small projects.  I have a box of chipboards waiting to be used up for projects and scrapbook albums.  I am honestly worried that I will ruin the machine.  Thus my chipboard continues to sit in a corner and collecting dust.  My chipboard sheets were as thick as a wooden ruler and I think it's about .50gauge.  It's thick and heavy.  And I feel like BIA couldn't handle it. Maybe I was wrong but I sure glad I waited and didn't buy the BIA.

By the look of Cinch by We R Memory Keeper, I know I found a perfect tool I need for binding.  I haven't tried it yet but by just looking at the handle and base, I'm pretty sure that it will make binding a breeze.  What I like most about it, is you can make perfect customized holes without the need to measure it.  You can punch up to 12 inches long. Isn't that cool!?  Instructions are easy to understand and it was printed on the platform base of the Cinch. Handle are securely lock too, which will make me feel comfortable when the kids are around.  This machine is big unlike the BIA.  The size is probably the only advantage of BIA over the Cinch.  With my experience in punches, I know that the bigger it is, the better it cuts.  The bigger the punch, the sturdier it is.  I know I will love this machine and looking forward to trying it soon...

MARTHA STEWART HALLOWEEN GLITTER PACK

Okay I wish I don't have to spend money on the other colored glitters.  I think I have enough MS glitter that one of them is actually sitting in the box where I put my duplicates.  In this set, I'm only after the Glow-in-the-dark glitters.  But it is a set, so if I want one, I have to get the whole kit.  This is a sold-out bestseller.  Anyways, MS glitters are actually one of the best in the market and I'm sure I'll find ways to use them all.

MARTHA STEWART CRAFT AND EDGE PUNCH

This is one of the items that you have to get as a set.  I love the crackled effect punches, which you can use in alot of projects not just on Halloween theme.  The spiderweb deep edge punch is awesome too for some ribbon/trim effect that you will need for some Halloween projects or treats.  My mind is thinking too fast on the projects I could make out of this purchases but my hands aren't too quick about it.  Well, who says you have to rush your craft projects?  No one right and anyways, Halloween is still a long way.  I still have enough time to get well before I start rushing for this projects...

Overall, I am so happy with this what I bought.  The good thing about this deal is, I was able to get these toys for a plex pay.  I am so looking forward for the bigtime "I", which I bought together with these goodies.  I'm counting the days till I get to see Mr. UPS Man again but until then, I will have to patiently wait for him to ring the bell and hand me my almost 30lbs gift from dear hubby.

I hope I am not too tired and lazy to do any project today.  But maybe later after I get rested, I will find my mojo to finish up my Halloween cards...  I am thinking of making Maryann a nice birthday present and of course I want to use my new Cinch as the major highlight of my project.  But for now, I'm off to bed to take a nap.  Cya later...

Waiting patiently...

I'm patiently waiting... Although I must admit that looking at the windows everytime a vehicle would stop in front of the house is a real breath stopper. Funny, our front has a stop sign so every one who passes our street has to stop. Can you imagine now how many times I've looked since I got up this morning? Wink** Wink** I'm really excited and nervous so in between staring at the window and watching TFC, I'm taking  5seconds nap... Ha-ha! I wanted to see the UPS and USPS men right now! I won't stop and calm down until I can see you guys...

I guess we can't go out today to get the eyeglasses since both hubby and I went to bed late this morning. We really need to get our eyeglasses before the end of the month or else it would be another lost opportunity. Got another doctor's appointment on Thursday but I would cancel if I'm not feeling all that great. The nurse of our primary care physician still hasn't contacted the hospital for my supposedly thyroid echogram and x-ray. Wonder if she forgot she's suppose to do that...

Got a slight shaking today. Still very tired from the cleaning job I did yesterday and also got PMS to top it all. So cleaning the bathrooms and doing the laundry is out of the question. Sistah is still watching my DBIL and the damn hospital still couldn't figure out what the heck is wrong with him. They're using up a good amount of money in the hosp for nothing. Who says that life is fair?

Gotta go and will try to get 10 min nap. Street seemed to be quiet. Already eaten and I had fish paksiw, scrambled eggs and tomatoes with patis for lunch. I ate very little rice though. Need to keep up with the planned diet. Ahhh... I miss being in the PI and eating with my sibs. Life back home might be harder but it sure is simpler than what we have here.

Expecting...

Finally got the shipment confirmation and I'm feeling good today. Instead of sitting down in the craftroom making cards, I instead clean the whole house I mean except the bathrooms. I was amazed how I did it but of course moving things and going up and down the stairs were still not an easy tasks. I even made great chicken and veggie kebobs for dinner. Imagine, those roasted red bell peppers, red onions, mushroom and pineapples... Yummy! It's really great not to feel any kind of symptoms today. But boy, meds are running out and it's gonna be two more weeks before I get to see the doctor. What is more amazing was I even get to swim and play with the kids at the pool this evening. God is surely working His hands on me.

If I still feel good tomorrow, bathrooms and laundry will be the next task. But if it's gonna be one of those bad days because I was so hyper today, then I will probably end in the craftroom and stare at the TV all day long until I'm too tired to even go to bed. But let's hope not. Tomorrow is another promising day that's gonna be filled with hope and love from our Lord above.

Expecting... yeah, I'm expecting something great. Hope it will get here before the week is over. I thought that I will be so tired by now and won't be able to clean my craftroom. But I still did! Praise you Lord! I am preparing my room for something really special. Thank God for it! Thank you sweetheart and my ever so supportive hubby. I am really excited! What could it be? You gotta wait till I squeal it.

To God be the glory. Have a blessed week to all of you... Mwah!

Cricut Releases this October

 BIRTHDAY BASH

 NEW LOOK OF HANDBOOK.  Better, right?

 Nifty Fifties - Would love to have this!  This is a Vintage Retro, which is one of fave...

 SHALL WE DANCE CARTRIDGE.  This is another must have but unfortunately, I'm not a Cricut Circle member.  This cart is exclusive for them...  Maybe later, if I fine more reasons to pay $$$, I might decide to join and be a member of the Circle.  But until then,  I spend my money somewhere else and continue to drool over French Manor and Shall We Dance carts.

Still waiting for my Winter Bundle I bought two weeks ago.  PCP run out of stock after they put out the word that it was on sale.  Happy to pay membership fee and get to save good amount of dollars when buying my carts.  If feels like forever now when I think of how pricey the carts were when Cricut first came out.  Now I have about 120carts and I love them all!  I thought I will never be good in paper piecing but boy, I so love it and I think I'm good at it!

Today, I will still play with my Mini Monster cart and hopefully I can post my creation on Cricut challenges I found online.  Lord, today I offer you my creative work, guide me please...

Disclaimer

I'm finally getting tired of some people imitating or copying my creative work and ideas then claimed it as theirs. It's enough that people really bothers me when they go out online and steal stamp images from online stores and converts them to digital stamps. I know that money nowadays are hard to come by but for Pete's sake, this little craft world that we're in, are mostly consists of stay at home Mom's or family as a whole, who were also trying to contribute on the family's nest. Put your shoes in someone else and let others steal your creative ideas. How would you feel? Do you think it would be fun? I think, that's really low. In my opinion, people who stoop to this level doesn't have the creativity nor the gift and should be spending their time, energy and money on something else that's worthy.

Being in this so called "Craft World" is fun yet to some their mission is to simply take out the fun at times. So I'm putting a disclaimer on my sites and let's just hope that it will have an effect on some people...


DISCLAIMER
All content on my sites are copyright under kleirrskreation.blogspot.com and clairescreation.multiply.com. All works and projects are my ideas and is shared only for your personal enjoyment, viewing and inspiration use only. My permission is required for ANY other use. Do not use it for publication, submissions, or design contests. You may copy for your personal use and inspiration but please don't try to claim my work and ideas as your own. If you use my words, posts, projects or videos in anyway, give me credit.  If at any time I use another crafter's ideas, I give full credit to that person.  Let's not steal creative ideas and projects from someone in this little craft world we are in. A little respect and decency is all that requires from us. Thank you and enjoy your crafting...