5 Minute Friday Video: Organize Markers

Here's the last video in my 5 Minute Friday September Series.  However, I have a disclaimer...it's almost 7 minutes long!  Sorry about that!  But, the extra time is worth this inexpensive way to store markers!  This is a quick, easy way to make some marker storage.  You can custom make marker tower(s) to fit your work space!  Build them wider, taller, or with bigger/smaller tubes!  It's up to you!

The pictures above and below were a gift for my daughter!  I used designer papers from CTMH; the papers are all long retired now!  

Material List:  PVC pipe, hot glue, paper of choice, double sided tape and glue

Check out the video below for instructions on how to make this marker tower!

My tower is off to the following challenges:  
Use Your Stuff:  Upcycle/Recycle (short pieces of PVC pipe and single sheets of paper!)
TTCRD:  AG
Crafting by Designs:  AG
A Bit More Time to Craft:  AG
Crafts Galore Encore:  AG

Outlawz Festive Friday:  AG

The following pictures are examples of my marker towers!  

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Name Game!!

It's time for new challenge over at 
The Outlawz Twisted Thursday and our optional twist is to use something that begins with the first letter of your name!  How fun is this!!  It's like a game!  I love it!

Katrina:  K for Kraft paper, kind snowman!
Brown:  B for Bell, Burlap, Blue, Brown, Black Bow 

I've added my alphabet of embellies to this adorable little rustic Cowboy Digital Stamp 14106 from QKR Stampede!

This guy is off to the following challenges:  
QKR Stampede:  AG
Dare 2 B Artzy:  Favorite Color (this is my fav color combo:  Blue/brown)
Sparkles Christmas Challenge:  Winter Wishes
Classic DT:  AG
Sweet Stampin' Christmas:  AG
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday:  Something beginning with "B"
Papercraft Challenges:  No Designer Paper
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge:  AG Christmas
12 Months of Christmas:  AG optional Kraft Paper
Crafter's Castle:  AG
Shopping our Stash:  Dream the Embossible Dream

Other materials:
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Cowboy Digital Stamp 14106 from QKR Stampede
Copic Markers
Inks: CTMH Retired Champagne, White Pigment, Cashmere

Twine
Burlap
Bell
Prima Tea Spray
Adhesives:  Scotch ATG, Zig 2 Way Glue Pen
E6000 Adhesive for bell
Cereal box for dimension
CTMH Embossing folder
CTMH Kraft Paper from Rustic Home (Retired)
Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Blade
Cricut Access
Cricut Maker
Lace
Gems
CTMH Twine (retired)

Be sure to visit

 The Outlawz Twisted Thursday for all the details about the challenge and to check out all fun inspiration from the DT and participants!

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5 Minute Friday Into the Woods!

The new theme for the Cut It Up challenge is Into the Woods!  Create any type of project using wood, something you find in the woods, woodgrains, etc; but don't forget your die cuts!!   

This card is part of my 5 Minute Fridays September YouTube Series!  You can check out the video below!  Come join me for 5 minutes....barely enough time to drink your coffee or tea!  ;)

Material list:  

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Deer Dies:  Polkadoodles Winnie Winterland
Wood paper from Whimsy

Adhesives:  Scrappy Tape 1", Scotch ATG, Zig 2 Way Glue Pen

Cricut Maker

Cricut Design Space:  Cricut Access

Cricut Standard Grip Mask  

Cricut Fine Point Blade

Cricut Shape:  

CTMH Inks
Gel Pen
Twine

When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects and check out the rules and prize info.  Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut to have a chance to win a prize from our amazing sponsors. 

This card is off to the following challenges:  

Animal Friends Challenge: Deer and/or Squirrel

Crafty Animals:  Must have an Animal 
Polkadoodles:  AG
Creative Craft Cottage:  For the Men in Your Life
Happy Craft Challenge:  AG
Let's Craft and Create:  AG + Put some extra layers on
Love to Craft:  AG

Outlawz:  Monday Greeting ~ Layers
Crafting Happiness:  Layers
Aud Sentiments:  AG with a Sentiment
The Male Room:  Embellishments ~ twine, die cuts, gel pen
Watercooler Wednesday:  Masculine AG
Alphabet Challenge:  M is for Masculine

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Curious about Books!

Curiosity is the new optional theme over at Path of Positivity!  What makes you curious?  What can we do to inspire curiosity in others?  

I chose to create with this curious little BugBooksitter as she looks just like the little one who will be using this bookmark!  I also love that her little legs can hang over the page!  

We love books in our family and when we are curious we reach for a book, so this image is perfect for the curiosity that runs in our family!  



I have combined her with this free digital paper from SDD and you can find it HERE!

 My bookmark is off to these challenges:  
Bugaboo:  Back to School
Get Creative:  AG
Incy Wincy:  Children/Back to school
CCC Digi Creations:  For a Child
Day of the Month:  Read a Book Day

Be sure to come on 

over to 

Path of Positivity 

and see 

what the team 

thinks about Curiosity!  

You can also find 

more information 

about entering 

the challenge!  

Thanks to our 

wonderful sponsors this month:

and

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5 Minute Friday Video: Working in My Luther Lapbook!

Welcome!  Today I'm playing in my Polkadoodles Lapbook as part of my September Series ~ 5 Minute Fridays at ScrappyHorses!  Enjoy the Video!

Here are links to this book if you missed these videos or are interested in re-visiting them!  

Lapbook/Journal Foundation
Part 1
Part 2 
Flip through
Personalizing the Journal

All papers in my journal are from Polkadoodles

Envelope for Luther's tooth!  Directions in top video

My journal page is off to the following challenges:

TTCRD:  AG
Polkadoodles:  AG
My Time to Craft:  AG but a card
Creative Fingers:  AG
Simply Create Too:  AG
Arty Divas:  AG
Digi Choosday:  AG

Luther's baby tooth!

Hey for a chance to win some 'Happy Mail' check out last week's video and follow the directions in the information box over on YouTube!  HERE!

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Rounding out the corners

It's time for new challenge over at 
The Outlawz Twisted Thursday and our optional twist is to Round Out the Corners.  I did (attempted, not sure I accomplished the task!) this by incorporating a half circle die cut behind this adorable little vintage Girl Digital Stamp from QKR Stampede!  I just adore the little vintage girls from QKR; there is a collection of them there.  If you like this sort of Early Americana/Primitive type art, you might want to check them out!  This is my 2nd little lady from the collection.  You can view the first one HERE.  

This card was designed in Cricut Design Space using the Print and Cut feature.  Check out the video below for details!

This little lady is off to the following challenges:  
QKR Stampede:  AG
A Bit More Time to Craft:  AG
Classic DT:  AG
Crafts Galore Encore:  AG
Pearly Sparkles:  Add bow and/or ribbon
  Corrosive Challenge:  AG
The Paper Shelter:  Embossing of any kind (Embossing Folder)
Sisterhood of Crafters:  Embossing wet or dry

Other materials:
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Girl Digital Stamp 4801 from QKR Stampede
Copic Markers
Inks: CTMH Retired

Thread:  Green and Blue
Sewing Machine (Husquarna)
Brown Ribbon
Adhesives:  Scotch ATG, Zig 2 Way Glue Pen
Cereal box for dimension
Darice floral embossing folder
Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Blade
Cricut Access
Cricut Maker
Lace
Gems
CTMH Twine (retired)

Be sure to visit

 The Outlawz Twisted Thursday for all the details about the challenge and to check out all fun inspiration from the DT and participants!

Just a few more days to view the video below and leave me a message on YouTube for a chance to win some 'happy mail'! See the details HERE!

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Fun with Farm Friends!

The new theme for the Cut It Up challenge is Farm Friends!  Create any type of project, but don't forget your die cuts!!   

These adorable dies are from ScrappyDew!  I have combined the horse and rider from Cowboy Kids 2012 through the vault membership and the barn from FarmPalz.  The Vault Membership is a great deal since you can download so many great dies!  If you enjoy dies, you really need to check out this opportunity!  

 

This little sweetie and her steed are from the Cowboy Kids.  There are several layers here and makes for a very substantial cut! 

I have chosen to use several different papers, a lace and a gem to embellish.  The sparkle you can see is actually in the paper.

 The barn below is simply cut and inked.  I did add the star and some black sparkle paint to the fence boards. 

I rounded out the layout with some ribbons, lace, and stamping!








Now, for some added fun; why don't you check out this video launching my September 5 Minute Fridays!  This week I'm featuring a video on "Die Cut Makeovers"!  This will give you a quick idea how I enjoy turning plain dies into textured/inked/interesting die cuts for cards, layouts, bags, and other projects!  


See it below or check out my YouTube Channel to join in the fun!

Material list:  

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Adhesives:  Scrappy Tape 1", Scotch ATG, Zig 2 Way Glue Pen

Cricut Maker

Cricut Design Space:  Cricut Access

Cricut Standard Grip Mask  

Cricut Fine Point Blade

Floral stamps are all CTMH Retired Stamps
Fence Stamping and Sentiment CTMH Retired
Barn Paper CTMH Retired
Fence Board Paper CTMH Retired
CTMH Inks
Star from CTMH Retired
Pearls Mocha Gems CTMH Retired
Paper DCWV Rustic Stack Retired
Ribbons 
Lace

When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects and check out the rules and prize info.  Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut to have a chance to win a prize from our amazing sponsors. 

This is off to the following challenges:  

The Outlawz Paper Ala Mode:  Hobbies
Pink Gems:  AG
Bitten by the Bug 2:  Get Outside
Die Cut Divas:  Free Fun Time
2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  AG with a Critter
2 Sisters on the Blog:  Something with an S ~ Sentiment, Stamping, Star, Sparkly Paper
Archi-Scraps:  Horse!
Sweet Stampers:  Dies or Punches
Your Scrapbook Place:  AG

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5 Minute Friday on YouTube: Dressing Up Die Cuts

Hey, I'm starting a September YouTube Series you might enjoy!  It was inspired by an idea my son had about making some 5 minute craft videos!  I don't think he thought I could do it....well, he might be right!  The month will tell!  hahaha

This first video is all about how to go from this:

to this:

Join me on YouTube or watch the video below!  

Leave me and my viewers some of your ideas over on my channel!  I'll be sending some "happy mail" to one lucky recipient who leaves me a creative idea on how you like to dress up your die cuts and subscribes to my YouTube Channel!  My son, since this was his idea, will pick his favorite comment and I'll announce it in the Sept 20, 2019 "5 Min Friday" Video.  So, be sure to join me all month for these short, fun videos!

Material List:

Die Cuts:  Polkadoodles Country Life Work and Play 10

Sentiment made into a die cut:   Polkadoodles Country Life Work and Play 10

Designer Papers:  Octavia Moonfly Paper Haven 4

 Ribbon, Twine, Button, Thread

Adhesives:  Scotch ATG, Zig 2 Way Glue Pen, Fabric Tac

Bo Bunny Gems

CTMH Mocha Gems, Blue Gem, and Puffy Gold Sticker Retired

3M Dimensional Tape

Darice Embossing Folder

CTMH Wood Embossing Folder

Heat Gun, Embossing Powder, Versa Mark Ink

Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Blade

Cricut Access

Cricut Maker

These cards are off to the following challenges:

TTCRD:  AG

Crafter's Castle:  AG

Polkadoodles:  AG

Crafty Cardmakers:  Pearls &/or Gems

Dream Valley:  Buttons/and or Bow

UnStampabelles:  Aperture or Recess of some kind with twist: Luscious Layering

Arty Divas:  AG

OutLawz Monday Greeting:  Layers

Digi Choosday: AG

QKR Stampede:  AG

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PoP Curiosity

Curiosity is the new optional theme over at Path of Positivity!  What makes you curious?  What can we do to inspire curiosity in others?  

I chose to repurpose/remake a composition notebook into a book for my 11 year old grandgirl to record things that make her curious!  I thought it would be fun for her to write, draw, hypothesize, dream, record the things that she ponders right now in her life.  

Funny how things that ponder an 11 year old also ponder me.  How do lightening bugs (fireflies) work?  Are there fairies, angels, elves?  Why do some people get sick?  Why are there very nice people and others who aren't so nice?  Why do people care about the silly things they do...clothes, stuff, etc?  Why does vanilla smell so good in the bottle, but taste so bad?  (hee hee)  Why is chocolate a boring color but tastes sooooo good!  Yes, there are so many curious things to ponder in life!

 Ava School Sign It 2 from Bugaboo makes for the perfect front cover for this special book.  I used paper from Polkadoodles Octavia which has a whimsical butterfly pattern and tags cut with my Cricut.  

 My pondering book is off to these challenges:  
CRAFT:  Back to school
Creative Knockouts:  Something to Say
Crafter's Castle:  AG option Back to School
As You Like It:  Fav way to add text~ for me it is either typed or stamped!  I like typing because I can use so many different fonts and adjust sizes!  
TTCRD:  AG
Creative Crafters:  AG
The Outlawz Festive Friday:  AG

Be sure to come on 

over to 

Path of Positivity 

and see 

what the team 

thinks about Curiosity!  

You can also find 

more information 

about entering 

the challenge!  

Thanks to our 

wonderful sponsors this month:

and

Thanks for stopping by!  Make yourself at home and feel free to peruse other posts/pages, leave a comment, and/or check out my Pinterest and YouTube Channel.