Birthday Gift Gift card slider and Coffee filter flowers

Hi Everyone!

I have two videos for you today, I actually had some time to work on some projects this weekend.

The first video shows a gift card slider I made using some inspiration from Gina- Scrappinology on YouTube. She is a fantastic shopper and very creative lady. She had created a series of pockets from envelopes, so I added the slider part. The gift was for my friend Lisa who is celebrating a birthday tomorrow. Also, celebrating a birthday tomorrow is my childhood friend Elizabeth, and the third birthday on August 30th is my friend Victor Wilhite. I wish you all the very happiest celebration and a fantastic new year. I have always been amazed by the great people in my life, and ironically they all share the same birthday.

The second video is a tutorial to how I made my take on coffee filter flowers. I will list the supplies here:

Cone shaped Coffee filters- The brand I used is Natural Brew. I picked up a set of 300 filters at my local Sam's Club for about $5
Glimmer mist in your color choice
Glossy Accents for your glue
Tim Holtz Alterations die- Tattered Florals
Stylus
Heat Gun
Scissors

It is importan to note that if you wish to color your flowers, spray them with Glimmer Mist and heat set it, before you do the curling of the petals.







I hope you enjoy!

Have a great week!

Online Shopping and great Inspiration from Rachael

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick Sunday Share. I have been spending a lot of time on Ustream, and YouTube, and I have met or seen some incredible artisits from all walks of art. A fantastic artist I was referred to is a gal named Rachael from the UK. I believe it was Arlene who referred me to her YouTube channel. I have been watching Rachael's videos and she is so inspiring. She does everything from Mixed Media, to jewelry, to clay, to mini books. She has a great grungy style and produces great videos.

Here is a link to her YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/RachO113

The wonderful Arlene, also produces great art in all forms. She is very generous in how she shares her tips and her art. Her YouTube Channel is:
http://www.youtube.com/user/mybutterflykisses12

So I am watching all of these videos, and decided to take my own spin on the tag style Rachael creates. I have been having lots of fun. Also, Arlene had mentioned a source for red rubber vintage style stamps from Artistic Outpost. A great company, fast shipping and low prices. Check them out: www.artisticoutpost.com

Also today, I was searching for some bargains, and I stumbled across: www.scrapbooking-warehouse.com and I could not believe the prices. Glimmer Mist for $4.75! Tim Holtz Distress Inks $3.45 and Tim Holtz Texture Fades for $7.88! I did a little research, and the reports of thier service is great. I also placed an order, a sizeable one, and I will let you know how it works out. I am really encouraged.

I have included a video....



Thanks for reading and watching as always,

Big Kick, Big Shot Machine Sandwich Options

Hi Everyone!

Attached are some videos about the Sizzix Big Kick/Big Shot machine and the sandwich layers needed for certain dies. I have also included a link to a document that you can download the information in written form here: https://docs1.google.com/document/edit?id=1QcJnVP4LzdMb-Sbmm1LbkD7nhWtRMU8AAZXBXozuxHA&hl=en#

These videos were made upon request. I apologize for the length, and poor camera work in advance.

Thanks for watching!

300 YT Subbies Giveaway!

Hi Everyone!

Happily I am at 297 subscribers over on YouTube. I just still cannot believe it. In celebration of the 300 mark, and unfortunately since I have not heard back from the winners of my 250 subbie giveaway, I am declaring a do over! 4NikkiMay and Suralear1, my winners from the 250 subbie giveaway, please contact me, I do have prizes for both of you.
The rules are the same as the first time around, to qualify you must be a blog follower, or a YouTube subscriber. Leave a comment on the YouTube video for 300 subbie giveaway for one chance, and on this blog post for a second chance to win. Entries close on 8/15/10.

Tell me what kind of tutorials you would like to see in the future, or how you found my blog or channel, or both!

I just can't thank the artistic community enough for all the generous support. Follow me on Twitter: Laurel DeViney, Friend me on Facebook,or say hi right here. I am so grateful to all of the great people I have met.

Thanks again for watching!






Original giveaway video:

Giveaway Winners!

Hi Everyone!



First let me say how ecstatic and grateful I am to everyone who commented and watched my videos, subscribed to my blog or YouTube channel. I am overwhelmed by the artistic community, and how supportive everyone is. I have made some really great friends and I hope you all continue to follow me on YouTube and right here.



I have selected the winners and the video is terrible of me filming my computer screen, so I will post them here. (I will upload the video to YouTube).



I have sent messages to the winners and as soon as I receive your replies with addresses, I will mail out the goodies.



YouTube winner: 4nikkimay-Nicole

Blog Winner: suralear1- Sharon



After all the commenting, and subscribers, I am up to 282 YouTube subscribers, which just blows my mind and 28 followers on my blog. I love reading your comments, and appreciate all of your feedback.

We are so close to 300 on YouTube, perhaps I will do another giveaway for getting my blog over 50 and YouTube over 300.....

Thanks so very much!

7/25/10-- Giveaway Closed*****YouTube 250+ Subscribers Giveaway!

Hi Everyone!

I hope this weekend found you doing something you love, crafting, spending time with family and loved ones, or relaxing. I wanted to do a quick post to say a heartfelt THANK YOU! to all of my YouTube subscribers and blog followers. This past Wednesday I hit 250 plus subscribers over on YouTube, and I am in awe. To think that 250 plus people are interested in me and my videos...well I am blushing.

As a way to say thank you, I am doing a giveaway, here and over at my YouTube channel Link to follow. I will attempt to upload the video here, but Blogger has been tempermental with video, so I may just link to You Tube. In order to qualify for the giveaway, you have two opportunities to enter. One by being a follower of my blog, and leaving me a comment here, the other by being a subscriber on my YouTube channel and leaving a comment there. I will select a winner from each spot on Sunday night July 25, 2010 by Random Number Generator.

I have received several comments and questions that I will attempt to answer:

My YouTube channel is Scotia9338, no I am not Canadian.(well only a little) My beloved cat of 16 years was named Scotia. It is Gaelic for Irish Woman. I still miss her very much.

My nails are professionally done for about 20 years now. I get the Pink and White acrylics. It's really not about the nails, it's about taking the time to slow down and do something for myself. Pretty hands are a nice by product.

The Amethyst ring on my hand is my engagement ring. Amethysts are my favorite gem.

I am a Stampin Up demonstrator. My website for orders is as follows:

http://laurel.deviney.stampinup.net/

I live in NJ, and I am thrilled that you have taken the time to watch me learn to create cards, videos, improve my stamping, attempt new crafts
and make so many friends.

A special Thank you to Paula Phillips, Journal Artista on YouTube for introducing me to so many fine artists, and new techniques. Another Special Thank you to Rita H Cobbs , and Poetic Dreams for pimping my videos to the world. You guys just Rock!

http://www.youtube.com/user/scotia9338

Link to the video of giveaway goodies.

Thank you so,so much!

Where did May Go?

Wow! Here it is Father's Day, and I have'nt posted since May, shame on me!

Just wanted to post my favorite picture that I have taken of my Dad...is'nt he cute? And say Happy Father's Day to all of the Dad's out there.

I Love you Daddy!

Hope you got to spend some time today with your Dad!