Hi everyone, I made these candy boxes using this template from Creating Keepsakes website: http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/content_downloads/TP-FRY-D-PDF-6_464.pdf I'm going to do a video soon on how I made the "Happy Halloween" circle.

Hi everyone!


This is a list of the five tools I couldn't live without. I thought this might be helpful for beginning crafters, and people who are looking for some recommended tools. :)


1. Fiskars 12 x12 Self Healing Cutting Mat. This mat is always on my crafting table. I've had it for over a year, and I don't think I'll ever have to get a new one.


2. Cricut Paper Trimmer. I really like this trimmer because it's light weight, small, and inexpensive. I have cut every piece of paper since I started crafting with this trimmer. (I'll have a video about it soon)


3. Martha Stewart Bone Folder. This I also got when I first started crafting. I like it because you can use both ends for scoring.


4. Tombo Mono Permanent Adhesive. This is the best tape runner I've found, and it works really well. It's pretty inexpensive too.


5. Making Memories Paper Piercer. I use it for everything, from pushing little things into place, to taking out stitches when I'm sewing.

Those are my 5 top tools, but I have to add one more thing, because I use it just as much as any of my tools. It's the Tote-Ally Cool Tote 2. I have everything I need to use all the time in it (trimmer, sanding block, ruler, pens), and I sit it right in front of me on my table, so I can grab things quickly. You can also travel with it.

So what are your favorite tools? I'd love to know! :)

I'm sorry there hasn't really been any new posts or videos lately, I've been really busy because I just started school again, and it has been great weather outside all week. I'll try to post something by the weekend, but no promises. I do want to do a review on the new paper trimmer I got yesterday, and a few more "Quick Tip" videos. If you have any suggestions for video ideas, I'd love to hear them! And I'm also going to post more things on Etsy, so look for those!

Hi guys, I just finished making this really pretty mirror. Some of our relatives just came back from Florida, and brought my sister and I back blank mirrors and a bag of shells to decorate them with. I really like how mine turned out. Here are the before and after pics I took:

After

I FINALLY got around to posting this card. I made it a while back, but I think it's just so cute! I used Heidi Grace paper, and lots of other randomness. Hope you like it!

Hi guys, here's a new video I just put on YouTube. It's showing all the stuff I've posted on Etsy so far. I really would like it if even just a few people would go look at what's there. If the kit goes fast I'll post another one, but if it doesn't sell for a while, I'm not going to. So if your thinking about getting it, get it SOON! Anyway, here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OPeF-DtnDM Enjoy!

Yay! I finally got something up on my Etsy shop. I'll be selling more stuff on there soon, including a really neat scrapbooking kit I put together myself. To see what I'm selling, just look to the right, and there will be a link to my shop. Or you can go to katiescardsandcrafts.etsy.com

50 questions about me…

1. What color is your toothbrush?
Blue and white.

2. Name one person who made you smile today:
Julie (my little sister).

3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Sleeping.

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Baby-sitting.

5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Crunch...yum!

6. Have you ever been to another country?
I wish.

7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Ok".

8. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint chocolate chip.

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water.

10, Do you like your wallet?
Yes.

11, What was the last thing you ate?
Popcorn.

12, Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No.

13, The last sporting event you watched?
Teniss

14, What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Butter. :)

15, Who is the last person you sent a text message too?
I don't have a cell phone.

16, Ever gone camping?
Yes.

17, Do you take vitamins daily?
No.

18, Do you go to church every Sunday?
Yes.

19, Do you have a tan?
Not really.

20,Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
No.

21, Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Sometimes.

22, What did your last text message say?
Again, I don't have a cell phone. :/

23, What are you doing tomorrow?
I don't know...

25, Look to your left, what do you see?
A lamp, a fake plant, and a coffee table.

26, What color is your watch?
Dark blue.

27, What do you think of when you hear Australia?
A great accent!

29, Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Mostly drive-thru.

30. What is your favorite number?
8.

31, Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone?
My cousin Jackie.

32, Any plans today?
Nope.

33, How many states have you lived in?
Just one - Illinois

34, Biggest annoyance right now?
Nothing really.

35, Last song listened to?
Love Story by Taylor Swift.

36,Can you say the alphabet backwards?
If I tried really hard.

37, Do you have a maid service clean your house?
No.

38, Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time
My new Crocs. (I love them!)

39, Are you jealous of anyone?
Yes.

40, Is anyone jealous of you?
I don't know.

41, Do you love anyone?
Yes.

42. Do any of your friends have children?
No.

43, What do you usually do during the day?
School, baby-sitting, crafts, rollerblade.

44, Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
I guess I don't hate them...

45, Do you use the word ‘hello’ daily?
Yes.

46, What color is your car?
I can't drive yet.

47, Do you like cats?
I like kittens.

48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
Yes.

49, Have you ever been to Six Flags?
No, but I've had the chance to.

50, How did you get your worst scar?
From when I had the chicken pox.

Hi everyone! Just so you know, I won't be posting very much for a while. It's summer where I am, so I've been outside instead of making crafts. Once fall comes around I'll be making stuff again. Just wanted to let you know. :)