Monday, November 14, 2016

HEY CRAFTY FRIENDS!

It's been awhile, but I felt it was the right time to provide a little update about My Craft Channel.  As most of you know this has been a deep passion of mine since the doors opened 5 years ago. With over 200,000 subscribers and a thriving business it brought me so much joy to be a part of a community with  so many other people who shared the same passion that I did.

This past summer we decided to take a break.  It was not planned or expected.  I am an extremely private person and only a handful of people know the personal and health issues that I have been going through for the past 9 months.  After one set back after another, I had to take a moment and do a "re-set" and remember why I started and how I wanted to move forward.  I kept going back and forth until late this past summer when our shipping system crashed.  COMPLETELY CRASHED! We did our best to recreate orders and ship out or refund the orders that were lost.  (We hope we took care of all of our customers that were affected.  If not, please feel free to email our customer service which will be up and running on December 5th, customerservice@mycraftchannel.com.)

Beyond personal issues, I struggled with how the craft industry was changing.  So many of my favorite vendors were struggling and going out of business.  It became more and more difficult to offer SPECTACULAR deals every day.  That had always been my goal.  New, unique, and inexpensive kits that combined education and beautiful products.

I know there has been speculation as to "where we went", "what happened".  I became extremely private because to be honest, I simply did not have the answers.  I knew that I wanted My Craft Channel to continue, but I also believe that things happen for a reason.  For me, I've come to realize that sometimes family and health trumps everything.  I have also realized that this gave me the perfect opportunity to re-set and re-launch and evolve My Craft Channel into something that was more relevant with where the craft industry is at and what the AMAZING community of crafter's that we have built are looking for.

I apologize is this comes across more personal than professional.  However, this has always been a personal endeavor for me. A platform to provide crafters the stage to share their passion and educate as well as vendors to give their products a "voice".  I have had overwhelming love and support and need to take a moment to thank Lori Allred for all of her help and sacrifice.  I couldn't have asked for a better partner and friend. She stuck with me during the tough times and beyond. As my PR and marketing person, she begged me to put out a letter months ago.  I hope you will forgive me that emotionally it has taken some time for me to know what I wanted to share.

The good news!  We are relaunching some time after the first of the year.  You can expect a few flash sales between now and then.  In fact, look forward to our "on-line" Warehouse sale for those of you that cannot attend our Utah Warehouse Sale. We are planning on switching things up and it will be an all new "My Craft Channel". We would love to hear your feedback as to what you are looking for.  I want to thank all of our amazing customer's and friends who have been patient and sent words of encouragement.

As a part of preparing for our re-launch, we are having a:
MASSIVE FLASH WAREHOUSE SALE THIS WEEKEND!
Friday Nov. 18 11:00-6:00
Saturday Nov. 19 10:00-5:00
1460 North Main Street 1F Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(across from Hickory Kist in the units behind K&S Auto)

As mentioned above, if you are unable to attend our Utah Warehouse Sale we are planning an On-line warehouse sale in the weeks ahead!

I'd love to see you there, meet you personally and hear your thoughts on what you would like to see on the future evolution of My Craft Channel! Feel free to email me personally at Kristine@mycraftchannel.com.

Thank you for your love and Support!
Kristine McKay
Owner/Founder


Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Creative Journals, Inserts & More with Canon


Canon: Creative Journals, Inserts & More

Join Lori Allred as she shares one of her most popular blog ideas, journaling in Midori style Traveler’s Notebooks. Whether you want to journal life’s events, trips or lists you make, you will love the Free Exclusive Printable insert pages that she printed double-sided with the Canon PIXMA MG7720 Wireless Photo All-in-One Printer. She also shares how to incorporate photographs into your journaling as well. As a bonus, she creates a fun notebook cover that can be printed 13”x19” on the popular Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer.
PIXMA MG7720 Wireless All-in-One Photo Printer
PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 4"x6" (50 sheets)
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 13"x19" (20 sheets)



Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Family History Fun with Canon


Canon: Family History Fun

Family history can be fun and today,Becky from U Create, shares a darling “family tree” Exclusive Printable. She talks about how you can make family history fun for you and your children and how you can print your family tree out in a variety of sizes using the Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer.

PIXMA MG7720 Wireless All-in-One Photo Printer
PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 4"x6" (50 sheets)
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 13"x19" (20 sheets)

Click here to download today's printables.


Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Special Needs Incentive Printables with Canon


Canon: Special Needs Incentive Printables

In today’s episode, Aleisha from Call Me Mama Leisha shares her challenges with helping her autistic son and ideas on incentives that have helped her with behavior issues. This topic is near and dear to Aleisha’s heart and we love herFree Exclusive Printables. Her fun suggestions would benefit any child that needs a creative way to stay on task. Print these in a variety of sizes on your Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer.


Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Mother’s Day Flowers from Canon


Canon: Mother’s Day Flowers

The large format printing ability of the Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer will make recreating this project in a variety of sizes simple! Join Becky from U Create as she shares a fun Free Exclusive Printable; when combined with photos of your most cherished loved ones, this will make the perfect gift for all the mothers in your life.


Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Creative Photo Organization Ideas with Canon


Canon: Creative Photo Organization Ideas

Kristine McKay shares not only why it's important to PRINT your photographs, but challenged Lori Allred on ways to organize and store your photographs. Print the Free Exclusive Printables on the Canon PIXMA iP8270 Crafting Printer to store your printed photos for either a backup or to use for memory keeping and displays within your home at a later date.


Friday, March 25, 2016

Introducing Midge & Madge Mingle on My Craft Channel

We are excited to announce the new show "Midge & Madge Mingle" starting this next Monday, March 28, 2016 on www.mycraftchannel.com. New episodes will air every Monday. So start your week out right with these two fun, crafty ladies!! 

About Midge & Madge

We are two best friends that love all things crafty. You may have seen us on Create and Craft TV or teaching at CHA. We can turn any time into a good time!  Grab a diet coke or your favorite bevy and “Mingle” with us.  We love sharing with you project reviews, project tutorials, and the latest and greatest from the world of craft.  We can’t wait to bring “Mingles” your way!  Be sure to check out all of our adventures at #midgeandmadgeadventures or www.midgeandmadgemingle.com

Hugs

Midge and Madge


Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Canon's Organizing with Photos + GIVEAWAY


Canon: Organizing with Photos

We gave Jen Hadfield of Tatertots and Jello the challenge of organizing with photographs and you are going to love her adorable idea. Her daughter, Ella, joins her to share this fun idea for organizing your outfits and making getting ready easier each day. The Free Exclusive Printable is perfect for helping organizing outfits for you and your teens. Print theExclusive Free Printable with the Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer (prints up to 13” x 19”!) to create this stylish mini album for yourself or as a gift for friends.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Canon’s Photo-a-Day Display Ideas


Canon: Photo-a-Day Display Ideas

There are many fun photo-a-day apps for smart phones today, but what do you do with the collages of photographs you’ve collected over time? Join Lori Allred as she shares a variety of ways for printing these out on 4”x6”, 5”x7”, 8.5”x11, 11”x14” and 13”x19” sizes and today's Exclusive Free Printable using both the Canon PIXMA MG7720 Wireless All-in-One Photo Printer and Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer and displaying them throughout your home or office.



Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Tips for Family Photo Shoots with Canon


Canon: Tips for Family Photo Shoots

So often we delay having our family photographs taken due to the stress of deciding how to dress everyone and who to have photograph them. As a professional photographer, Becky from U Create shares her tips and tricks for gathering your family together often for group photos. She also created a Free Exclusive Printable 2016 Banner that you can print in your desired size on the Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer to help personalize your photo shoot in 2016.



Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Spring Memories and Canon


Canon: Spring Memories 

Gather up your kids for this fun idea from the girls at U Create blog. Becky shares a fun activity for you and your kids to gather photographs of their “Favorite Things” and assembles them into a memorable mini album. Becky also created a darling house-coloring page printable. Print the Exclusive Free Printables on your Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer!



Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Heritage Display Ideas with Canon


Canon: Heritage Display Ideas

Surround yourself with displays of family, past and present. Today Jen Hadfield of Tatertots and Jello shares a family quote she created and fun ideas to display these cherished photos in your own home. Print the Exclusive Free Printable with the Canon PIXMA iP8720 (up to 13” x 19”!) for a variety of decorating options.


Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Documenting Your Love Story with Canon


Canon: Documenting Your Love Story

Love is in the air this time of year and Kristine McKay shares one of her favorite ways to document your love story using a deck of cards and the Exclusive Free Printable printed on the Canon PIXMA MG7720 Wireless All-in-One Photo Printer.


Wednesday, February 10, 2016

My Craft Channel Valentine's Day Roundup

We thought it would be fun to feature all our past episodes that have inspiring ideas for the upcoming Valentine's Day Holiday. Some of these are oldies but goodies!! 

Simply click on the link above each
episode image to view the video! 





















 
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