Tuesday, June 26, 2012

June 26: Group Albums, Banner Ideas


Books & Crafts: Group Gift Albums

Got a milestone event coming up in your family, like a 50th anniversary or an 80th birthday? Angie Lucas and Wendy Smedley from ellapublishing.com will help you create a tribute scrapbook that your loved ones will cherish forever. We’ll teach you how to plan and carry out a gift album that includes meaningful contributions from all your relatives. And it’s easier than it sounds! Our weekly book picks can be found at ellapublishing.com/bookpicks.




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Technique Tuesday - Buttons as Stamps


Using Buttons on Corks as decorative stamps. Visit Scrapbook Expo's website to find an event near you. 



Featured Buy: Banner Bundle



  • We've put together an amazing kit that features three separate chipboard banner sets.  Each set has a subtle ledger or notebook design that comes with 10 chipboard shapes in the following styles: half scallop, pennant, and bracket.  Not only to they make great banners that are sturdy enough to be used over and over again they also make amazing mini albums.  The best part . . . they adhesive and have a peel off backing.  Join us today to check out some great projects featuring these unique chipboard banners.
      MSRP $29.99
      Today Only $12.99

    Credits: Fancy Pants Blog
    Credits: Fancy Pants Blog

    Credits: Fancy Pants Blog

    Credits: Fancy Pants Blog






    Monday, June 25, 2012

    June 25: Designer Notepads, DIY Mist, True Glory Kit

    Coming Soon to My Craft Channel

    It's time to rethink how you view your wardrobe! Join Megan of Brassy Apple as she revamps, restyles and refashions what's already in your closet. From your head to your toes, everything is fair game. Second hand finds can go from outdated to modern and trendy. You can even refashion and upcycle clothing into useful items for your home and everyday use. Add some "pow" to your wardrobe that will be anything but off the rack! Get crafty with Megan on her blog

    Teresa Collins: Designer Notepads

    Today's show is all about customization and taking plain notepads and turning them into boutique notepads that you will create over and over. Learn how easy it is to create a one of a kind boutique notepad from one sheet of pattern paper. You will absolutely love creating your own notepads. Watch as Teresa even shows how to create photo notepads. The possibilities are endless!!!





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    Manufacturer Monday - Faber Castel 1



    Manufacture Monday making spay mist from Faber Castel GelatosVisit Scrapbook Expo's website to find an event near you. 






    Featured Buy: True Glory Bundle Kit 


    This is show stopper! This kit is all about red, white, and blue.  While it's the perfect fit for the 4th of July it has a delicate balance of patterns and embellishments that expand it's use beyond just a patriotic theme. You will receive 11 sheets of 12X12 textured cardstock, one 12X12 sheet of adhesive embellishments, one 9X12 sheet of adhesive alphabets and phrase stickers, one 12X12 package of clear acetate embellishments, and one yard of jute twine. Join us today to see how this darling mini album is made . . . without an album.



    MSRP $29.99

    Today's Cost $14.99






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    Saturday, June 23, 2012

    Popular MCC Hosts Compete on the new Craft Wars on TLC


    Have you heard about "Craft Wars!" hosted by Tori Spelling on TLC? It starts this next week and I'll for sure be tuning in to see some of My Craft Channel hosts featured on it. Just from the promo videos over on TLC's website and I tell you some of your favorites are going to be competing for that $10,000 prize (now that's a lot of glitter).


    Here are some My Craft Channel favs you might recognize...





    I'm sure there are more great crafters on this new season of Craft Wars and we'll for sure be talking about them around the My Craft Channel headquarters. It looks like a lot of fun and crazy all in one weekly show. Let's all support the show to send a message that we want more great crafting content on television today (plus I love Tori)!

    To learn more about the TLC Show, visit their website. 

    Friday, June 22, 2012

    June 22: Giveaway, Pinterest, Stacy, Embellishments and Stencils



    Inspired by Pinterest: Guest - Stacy Croninger

    Join Lori Allred as she hosts Stacy Croninger, with Creating Keepsakes Events team. Stacy will share her favorite scrapbook layout pins found on Lori's Pin Boards and show us how to pull together a fun, flirty layout. 

    GIVEAWAY: Stacy was nice enough to offer us a fun giveaway! One winner will receive 2 Vendor Faire Passes (for you and a friend) AND 2 Crop Passes. You get to pick the CK Event closest to you. To enter, visit Lori's blog and subscribe for updates either by email or Google Friend Connect. Leave a comment here on the My Craft Channel blog or on Lori's blog and we'll announce the winner on Monday, June 25th.  



    Remember all PINS mentioned on today's 
    episode can be found on Lori Allred's Blog. 

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    Frugal Friday - Recycled Embellishments


    Using old buttons coke tabs and clothes tags for embellishments.
     Visit Scrapbook Expo's website to find an event near you. 


    Featured Buy: Sticky Stencil Kit 

    Create your own stencils and kits with this amazing product.  You will receive five 12x12 sheets of adhesive stencil material that can be cut on either your electronic cutting machine, punches, die-cut machines, or with a craft knife.  The possibilities are endless.  Check out today’s demo for some great ideas.

    MSRP $25.00

    Today's Cost $14.99



    Also our own Lori Allred, featured the Sticky Stencil sheets on her Inspired By Pinterest: Frames from Moldingepisode. Click here to view the video. 




    Thursday, June 21, 2012

    June 21: Rainbow Party, Banners, Pendants and Washi Tape


    Kara's Party Ideas: Rainbow Party

    Join Kara Allen on Kara’s Party Ideas as she shows you how to create a fun and colorful Rainbow themed party! Rainbow parties are all the rave right now and Kara will show you how to create one easily. Rainbow party printable package, party supplies and candy you see on the show are available in Kara’s Party Shop, www.KarasPartyIdeas.com/shop.





    Inspired by Pinterest: Moved to Friday

    For the next two weeks you can find Lori's Inspired by Pinterest show moved to Fridays. Be sure to join her tomorrow as she hosts a special guest on her show. 


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    Technique Thursday - Banners & Pendants

    Today Lorraine will show you how banners/pendants can be used in many different ways, from a simple card or scrapbook layout to decorating for a party. Banners are a hot ticket and very simple and inexpensive. Visit Scrapbook Expo's website to find an event near you. 


    Featured Buy: Exclusive Washi Tape Bundle

    Washi tape is beautiful, fun, and easy to work with . . . but what can you do with it?  Join us today to find out.  The uses are limitless! Today we have put together an 8 roll Washi Tape kit that is a "My Craft Channel" exclusive. There are 250 feet of beautiful patterns and colors that will add the perfect spark to your next project.

    MSRP $24.99
    Today's Cost: $14.99




     
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