ZIG Watercolor Brush Pen Tutorial

Aloha Gang... hope you're week has been going by well. I have been posting my creations to my FB pages, and keep forgetting to update my blog. I have to remind myself to just do it the same time I post to FB. I just feel like I have more to say or want to say more when I am blogging. But maybe I will just post the same things that I post on my FB when it comes to my blog. What do you think?

Anyways, today, I have a new tutorial up on my You Tube Channel today... tutorial is on how to use the Zig Watercolor Brush Pens, using RG Avenue stamp set "Love Notes" and RG Avenue "Black Taffy" ink pad. The still pics of the projects I created are on the bottom of this post. Thanks for stopping by!!! Enjoy!!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Aloha,
Jen



"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within ME!!!"  ~Psalm 51:10~

Note Book For Maria Bell and Happy Mail

This will be my last post for today (Aloha Friday), and then I will continue with catching this blog up with more posts come tomorrow. :) I have to finish up so that I can jump on my treadmill. Here I have a simple note pad that I covered up and gave to Maria as "Nice to Finally Meet You In Person" gift.

Products are from My Favorite Things. Funny, how back in the day, I wasn't a huge supporter of MFT. Now, I just love the stamps and products that they are coming out with. So CUTE and FUN to create with. This stamp set and die cut was part of one of my most recent Happy Mail Hauls. I got the Sunshine Die Cut for FREE since my order was over $60!! Thank You, MFT!!!  I made this note book cover with a flap that created a sweet little pocket. Maybe Maria can use it for a shopping list, and put coupons in the inside pocket. The sun is a shaker part, that I've added some glitter n' sequins to. Just to bring her a little smile through this bright and cheerful cover.

Here is a short video I took of this note book....



And as promised, here are some Happy Mail Hauls that I've had recently received.... so looking forward to playing with all of these..... Thank You, Lord!!

Thanks again for stopping by n' reading. Have a marvelous weekend!!!!

Aloha,
Jen



"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within ME!!!"  ~Psalm 51:10~

Video: Graduation Money Lei

It's that time of year again, where graduation lei orders are coming in, not just ANY graduation lei orders, but Graduation Money Lei orders!!! I have 3 more to work on, but this one was a RUSH order. Get this, this one is going to a Korean Pop Star in Korea!!! I met a new friend, through a mutual friend, and she was on her way to Korea. I made this lei during the weekend, and with my new long nails too!!! Below is a video of me creating the lei, I sped it up. It's fun to watch!! I love watching my fingers go to work on those dollars. Here is the finished lei!

Thanking the Lord for the talent and patience that HE has blessed me with to create these beauties.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you've enjoyed this post!!!


Aloha,
Jen



"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within ME!!!"  ~Psalm 51:10~

Video Tutorial: Using eCal and eClips Machine To Make Die Cuts for Stamp Images

This happened this past Saturday... I was working on my class cards for next week's class, and then I got side tracked! LOL!! Instead of working on my Stampin' Up! class, I was working on a Lawn Fawn project. Well, I wanted to make SVG die cuts for the stamp set called "Let's Roll". I had already did some of the stamp set, but wanted to do the entire set, and then I posted a completed picture of my SVG die cuts of the stamps together with instructions on how I did it. I then posted the pic posted below to the Sizzix Eclips and eCal Users group on Facebook. I was surprised to find that there were a bunch of ladies that were interested in watching a video tutorial on how I did what I did. So, I worked on a video! Haven't worked on a video in several months... it's been awhile. But I had a lot of fun doing so. So, scroll down to view my video and let me know what you think!!

Here is my video.... thanks in advance for watching and thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope your week is a blessed one!!!

Video Share Saturday - How I Apply Stampin' Up! Stickers To Cling Foam Stamps

Aloha and Happy Saturday, y'all!!!  Today, I have a video to share with y'all.  It's on how I apply the Stampin' Up! stickers to the cling foam stamps, otherwise known as "clear stamps".  In this video, I use the stamp set called "Groovy Love" cling/clear foam stamp set #134246 or if you prefer using the wood mounted one, it's item number is #134243.  Thanks for stopping by!!  Here is my video...

Video: Using Prima Chalk Edgers

Aloha All... today I am sharing with y'all a video I created, using the Prima Chalk Edgers I ordered from Amazon.  I love it. I think they are cute, and that they come in handy.  Here is the card I ended up making.  I used a Stampin' Up! stamp set called "Sheltering Tree", and embossing folder is also from Stampin' Up!, and it's called "Honeycomb".  Scroll down after my photos to view the video.  Thanks for stopping by!!  Enjoy!!!

and here is my video.... if you are seeing this on your email, and don't see a video here, please click on either the title of my blog post, or the blog banner.  It'll take you to my blog post, and you will be able to view it there.  Don't miss out on my fun-filled video!!  I'd like to put a smile on your face!!!



Yep! Thanks again!! That's all folks!!!!
 Aloha, Jen

First Time Using The MISTI Stamping Tool with Stampin' Up! Stamps

Aloha All... created a stack of 8 cards for a friend of mines that needed some cards.  I created these 8 cards using Stampin' Up! stamp sets, and this new MISTI stamping tool I received from a dear friend, as a birthday gift this past February.  I have created a video using this tool, and hope you will enjoy it.  I do apologize, as I thought I had saved a photo of the 8 cards, but I didn't, and only have them featured on the video itself.  So, here's the video... please enjoy!!!


   

Thanks for popping in and spending part of your day with me.  You can find all Stampin' Up! products on my website located here: www.jenyoung.stampinup.net

 

Thanks again!!

 

Aloha,

Jen

How to Purchase and Use The Greeting Farm Digital Images

Aloha All!!  Happy Monday!!  Over at The Greeting Farm's blog, I am Guest Designing another Video Monday... how fun!!  This time, I am sharing how to Purchase and Use The Greeting Farm digital images. Here is the project I created with the image I showed in the video:

Here is the video... enjoy!!!

Video Time Tuesday: Dryer Sheet & Parchment Paper with Die Cuts

Soooo... I was thinking I'd try and post my videos on Tuesdays and call it "Video Time Tuesdays". Hah! That's a catchy title, huh??  In my videos, I am trying to be true to myself, and keep most of the "struggles" on there, so you can see how difficult or how easy it is to create a video and just trying to be myself in my own element.  I'm a silly person.  I love to laugh and love to laugh at myself.  So, if you are the type that wants edited videos and needs to get to the point, I am warning you now, my videos are not for you.  LOL... but for those that don't mind the silly me, here is a video I made just for you on my 1st "Video Time Tuesday" day....  in this video, I share 2 videos in 1, first using Dryer Sheet with die cut and then Parchment Paper with die cut.  You will see how easy it is to cut using both, and how they are both helpful in getting your intricate cuts to cut out easily.  The die cut I cut out was cut and used in the project I posted yesterday.  So I hope you just kick back and take your time watching and enjoy!!!

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." ~1 Cor 13:13~  

 

Faith, Hope, Love Video #002 (FHLV002) - Swell News Card Creation

Hello Crafty Crafters... 

Happy Saturday!!  I wanted to post this project yesterday, because I wanna post my video's on Aloha Fridays...  making it a video to start off the weekend on a happy note.  However, yesterday it was the challenge for Clear Dollar Digital Stamps, so I had to post that project instead.  But it is all good... you will all still enjoy this video as though it is still Friday, won't you???  LOL....  Anyways, here is the project I created in my video.  Scroll down to view video.   

MY PROJECT:

• Image:Retired Stampin' Up! Stamp Set
• Taken w/Teal CS (Rtd)
• Spellbinder Oval Die Cut
• Teal Satin Ribbon (fr WalMart)
• Stampin' Up! DSP
• Stampin' Up! Scallop Circle Punch
• Hero Arts Rhinestone
• Copic Markers

And here is the video to share with you how I created it. In it, I share how I store my rubber/acrylic stamps...  after I explain all the basic stuffs about stamping, my videos won't be as long!!! Thanks in advance for watching. Enjoy!!! 




Aloha n' Blessings ~

Stampin' Up! Simply Sent Basket with How To Video!!!

Aloha All!!  Happy Saturday!!  I am excited to share this project with you.  Not only does it come with my first video that I've created (in such a long time), but also a product that is only available for a limited, limited, time!!!  This is the promotion that is currently going on with Stampin' Up!  It is called the "My Little Valentine" promotion (see right side bar for link).  When you purchase this stamp set (it comes in English, Spanish or French), you will receive the "Simply Sent Kit" for FREE.  This promotion runs til' January 21st, 2013, so HURRY!!!  It's a super cute lil' kit that you can create a cute envelope, and Stampin' Up! features another way to use it.  I have created this video that shows you how I created the project shown on this post!!!  I hope you enjoy it!!  Please... it's a pretty long video, but since it is my first video, I figure that it would be great to share a few other ways of how I keep my stamps and since I'm featuring the Simply Sent Kit, I also do a short beginning of what's within the kit itself.  Thanks for stopping by!!! 



Blessings ~

Clearly Digi Stamp Challenge #CIC56 - "Get Wet" - Tutorial: How To Emboss Digital Images

 

Aloha and welcome back to another Clearly Digi Stamps Challenge!  Every 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, CDS has a challenge for all to motivate n' inspire.  We are on #CIC56 now, and the challenge this week is called "Get Wet".  Simply create your projects that have the wet look.  To give you an idea of what kinda products you can use to make your project look "wet", try using Stickles, Crystal Glaze, Heat Embossing, Hair Gel... oh boy...  this challenge, I was ready to play along with!!  I created 2 projects for this challenge!!!

Here is my 1st project:

Details:
Clearly Digi Stamp Set: Everyday Jargon
Accents: Sticklez on the flowers, Diamond Glaze on the water part of the image , Satin Ivory Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinder, Sizzlits
For the above image, I used Diamond Glaze for the water, and when dried, it gave it a shine, thus making it look like the bottle was filled with water.  Love this set.  It has a whole bunch of other images that you can work with, the possibilities are endless!!!

With my 2nd project, the "wet look" comes from heat embossing my digital images.  I've created a video tutorial on How Too Emboss Digital Images.  Here is my project, please scroll below this image to view my video tutorial.

 

Details:

Clearly Digi Stamp Set: Silhouette Thoughts
Tools: Decorative Label (SU!), Heat Embossing Tool
Accents: Embossing Powder, Jewels w/adhesive backing

Here is my Video on How To Heat Emboss Digital Images:

I hope you enjoyed my projects for this week's challenge. Please head on over to the Clearly Digi Stamps NEW Blog, and check out what the other DT members came up with. We hope you have some time to play along with us!!!

Blessings, Jen

Milk Carton Tutorial and DS or GYPSY cut file available for purchase!

Hey all!!! A reader of mines requested a Milk Carton cut be made in the DS/Gypsy cut format. I worked on it last week, and have finally completed it. I also have the SVG format available, if you have the SCAL or any other machine that can cut SVG files, you will be able to use it as well.

You can purchase the Milk Carton cut of your choice here.

Now, in the video, the milk carton that I cut turns out not to be the same as shown in the still photos. The reason being is that when I cut the milk carton in the video, I was shooting the video at night, and I thought the image on my DSP were apples. But when I saw it in the morning, I realized that they were pumpkins! ACK!! Therefore, I had to change the DSP and cut one that was more appropriate for this gift, which is a gift going to Cy's 1st grade teacher.

The image that I've used is from Tiddly Inks... yes, I have been using a lot of her images lately, because I think her style is just the cutest!! Christy is also looking for more DT's to be on her team. So, in order to even "try" to be on her team, she wants you to join the challenges she has going on for this month, starting with challenge #19 - Say G'Bye To Summer. When I see teachers, I know that I can kiss Summer "g'bye", so choose this sweet teacher image, and created it for my son's teacher!

I have been working on the video for this tutorial for a couple of days now. I don't know what was going on with the app I had on my Mac, or if it was the You Tube uploader. It just wasn't happening. So by the time I got this online, oh gosh, I was already pushing the deadline. All in all, I still had a great time putting the video together, and I hope you will enjoy watching it as much as I did creating it. Here it is....






Thanks for watching, have an awesome week, be a blessing to someone by smiling and letting them know that you are there for them....

Much Hugs n' Aloha,
Jen

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Michelle n' I on "The Joy of Crafting" Local Crafting Show...

Last Year, my girlfriend, Michelle of Mushi's Creative Inspirations n' I were asked by Cheryl of Life is Sweet, who is also the Sizzix rep here in Hawaii, to come and be on the "Joy of Crafting" local craft show. The show's host, Joy, was looking for local bloggers, who weren't shy about being on camera. Because Michelle n' I were both at home during the time of the shooting, our schedules were able to accommodate the day of the shooting, and everything worked out GREAT!!! I've posted pictures last year, and promised to post the video. Well, I finally got around to it, and permission was granted by Joy for us to post this, so here it is. Thanks for peeking....

Michelle n' I had a great time that day, and our friendship has blossomed since. Joy has asked us to come back again, and we surely agreed that when she does need us to return, we will be there!!!

Be sure to scroll down to view pics of my hubby n' I celebrating our 16th year anniversary!!

Aloha ~ Jen

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Episode - 4: Creating a Tiddly Inks Card for Teri

Hello and Happy Monday, Peeps!!! I have another video for you today. Today's video shows me creating a card for my gf Teri, who celebrated her birthday on the 1st of August. I used a Tiddly Inks image on my card, and this time I showed how I put my card together. The image was already colored, so in the video, I basically show my thoughts, on how I created my card. I had a feedback from one of my gf's, who said in my next coloring episode, that if I could share the numbers of the copic markers that I used. Well, I will try and remember that the next time. It's just that sometimes, I color when I'm in the garage with Cy, and I don't record those colorings. But when I do color indoors, I will get the numbers on the video to show you which colors I've used.

This weekend, I was back on my church's Worship Team. I am still coughing, but I wasn't coughing as bad. I prayed to God to help me, and He was Faithful!!! He pulled me through. Most of the songs I sang, I did it without coughing, I was able to cough in between songs, but I was able to pull through, with His help. Thank You, Lord!! And Thank You to those that have been praying for me.

Well, I hope and pray you all have a great week to come. This is my last week with my keikis. They will be returning back to school on the 1st of Sept. I will be serving lunch on most days, for now. But pray for me that they are able to find someone else that could take some days off my week.

Card Details: Flowers & Heart - Cut on my cricut with George cart, Buttons: From SU! and various, Digi Image & Sentiment: Tiddly Inks, Cardstock: SU!, DSP: Marth Stewart and DCWV, Embossing: Sizzix for SU!, Scallop Oval - Nestie

Here is the video... if you subscribe to my blog via email, and can't view my video, click here. Enjoy!!




Big Hugs n' Blessings,
Jen

Stuffs About Today:

• Last FULL week with kids.
  
• Start on making 33 Tea Bag Boxes for Customer - due on Wednesday!
  

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Short Window Treat Box: August's Cricut Project of the Month:

Happy Aloha Friday Crafters! Hope that wherever you are, you are having a grand ol' time. As mentioned on Wednesday, I said I'd have a sample of the Short Window Treat Box - My August Cricut Project of the Month. This is now available for purchase as well, together with tutorial in pdf format. I have 2 cuts available for this version, a .cut file for the DS, and a .gypsy cut file for the Gypsy. For today's project, I have Episode 3 for you to enjoy. The images I used are from Two Scoops Rice Designs. I haven't created with these babies in a while, and thought that they'd go great with a treat box. They are donuts, so it gives this box an even yummier feeling to it.

This project of the month cut file is available for purchase and ready to be emailed and downloaded to your computer. You must have the Design Studio program, along with the George cartridge, and a Cricut X to cut this on your end. This makes a great gift, simple and easy to create, and big enough to hold a bunch of goodies!!

Click Here to purchase the cut file and tutorial for this Project of the Month (w/Tutorial).

Episode 3 is available for viewing below. I am having such a fun time using my Mac to make these tutorial videos. Within the video, I share with you several ways for you to grab color with your copic pens. Like my 1st 2 vids, I have music on the video, so be careful with your stereo sound level.

Well, I hope you enjoy watching this one, it's short n' sweet! Have a blessed Aloha Friday, and a great weekend!! Looks like the Lord is going to allow me to sing this weekend.... been feeling much better! Thank you all for your continued prayers. God Bless!!! {{Scroll down for my picture of the day}}.

Question: Favorite Dish?
Answer: Fried Chicken....


Picture of the day:

Here's Ehu n' Ceasar, so cute when they lay next to each other like that. Look how big my Ehu is next to Ceasar! Oh gosh... Ceasar's sooo cute!!

Stuffs About Today:

• Meeting up with an old friend...
  

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