This video shows how easily you can make a 6×6 mini album base in minutes ready for adding your papers and embellishments, and it only takes one piece of 12×12 cardstock!

Make an easy paper parakeet toy! My parakeet Jasmine is helping me with this project. Your parakeet will love this toy and you get to recycle some paper and save money in the process.

The i-rock™ hot-fix gem tool for scrapbookers, paper crafters and crafters of all types. This hot new tool allows you to heat set gems, rhinestones and studs to any type of surface to create instant bling on any project in seconds. Erin Bassett demonstrates how simple the i-rock tool is to use and what the collection includes.

How to and where to add light holes on a paper lantern. Light up a room by learning how to make a star-shaped paper lantern in this free crafting video. Expert: Melina Piroso Contact: www.melinapiroso.com Bio: Melina Piroso studied fine arts at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

In this installment of our blog hop Marion Smith (A piece of craft dot com) and I share with you some upcycling ideas on how to repurpose thrift store and flea market finds into your every day crafting. In this video I will be sharing a how to on creating a beautiful floral broach out of old wool sweaters and old costume jewelry that can easily be found at a thrift store or flea market. Check out our blogs to see more on how to win a fabulous prize pack that we will be offering this month. www.blogerisms.blogspot.com (you can find marions site there too!)

As promised, In this video series, Maria will go over needed supplies and samples in this first video. Get ready to create some fantastic art cards, scrapbooks, atc’s and more using Beeswax and printed napkins, a bit of tissue paper, rubber stamps and vintage clip art. Below is a list of supplies: Compact Craft Iron By Clover: www.globalsugarart.com Other Option is the Darice Mini Craft Iron: www.joann.com Glossy White Cardstock: check your local rubber stamp or craft store. Do not use Photo paper! Black Cardstock Optional: Gold Cardstock Natural Beeswax: check with your local rubber stamp or craft store. Also called Collage Beeswax. Get the block and NOT the pellets. Vintage Clip Art printed on regular copy paper through your printer Resources: www.art-e-zine.co.uk http www.piddix.com Assorted Rubber Stamp Images Staz-on Black Stamp Pad: Check your local rubber stamp or craft store Assorted Printed Paper Napkins Light Colored Tissue Paper Crystal Stickles Bling or Pearls Double Stick Tape Scissors Scrap Paper Paper Towels Paper Cutter Xacto Knife Music by: Steve Oliver – High Noon itunes.apple.com Music by: Soul Ballet – Da Da Diamonds itunes.apple.com Music by: Gerald Albright – Hey Young World itunes.apple.com

How to double emboss with your embossing folders.

This teeny mini was designed for a challenge by the Craft Craving Chicas. (Visit their blog to vote for your favorite www.CraftCravingChicas.blogspot.com) It is made from a gum box!

Thanks for watching my videos and subscribing. This is a Scrapbook and Paper Crafting Supply Haul post Copic 101 Class. First store is in Poway, California. Cool Scrapbook Stuff. They hosted the class that was taught by an Jill Grace, an Amuse Art Stamp design team member and copic certified instructor. Great information about the markers and I would highly recommend a class from her. I picked up a few goodies from the store. The second part of video features supplies from Paper Tales in San Diego. The discount I reference is from registeringfor, and participating in the Southern California Scrapbook Store Shop Hop. You went from store to store and got “stamps” in your “passport” based on your spend level. Some stores had buttons or pins to affix to your lanyard — you had to purchase them or got them as premiums for your spending level. The participating stores send emails every so often to encourage you to visit the stores again and so I did. I believe in shopping at independent retailers and also recognize great service. I recognized that everyone has a budget, people will drive to get the service level they want or expect, and business owners have margins to meet. Where we spend our precious crafting pennies is a choice … all retailers — big box and independent have a place in each consumers’ shopping basket. Enjoy the goodies. Please leave a comment about your service expectations.

learn how to make and assemble paper flowers using distress inks and water Check out my blog: www.donnamarie.typepad.com