This week I have a tutorial to share about how I organize and print my photos in Lightroom. It really makes my life so much easier and literally in a few minutes I can have bunch of photos printed and ready for my album. I must warn you I am not a Lightroom Guru and I barely know the basics but this has really streamlined my process.

I am so excited with the debut of my products at Sweet Shoppe Designs and taking all my products under one umbrella. I created this short tutorial showing you have to assemble and make pretty flowers with my Paper Flowers Cutting Files.   and here is a look at the finished product: Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

Just a quick tutorial on how to assemble my Cutting Files: Paper Flowers now available at Sweet Shoppe Designs. I used the Scalloped Flower for this video. Here is the finished flower on a pretty gift basket: MORE INSPIRATION Hope this has inspired you to create your own embellishments!

Inking and Distressing go hand in hand. They complement each other but looks great on their own too! Here are 2 Inking Techniques: You will need some Chalk Ink/Distress Ink, Applicator (I use a Make-Up Sponge) and a Non Stick Craft Sheet or I made one using Wax Paper that I wrapped around a self healing mat and taped shut. First Technique: Blot some ink onto the craft mat and using circular motion apply ...

This basic tutorial will demonstrate what it means to ‘score and fold’. Very popular with Origami, Card Making and creating Boxes and Bags. You will need a Bone Folder and Ruler. Use the Bone Folder and Ruler to create a line along the area indicated to score and fold. Fold the paper along the score line and use the Bone Folder to make it crisp and neat. Very ...

Ever wondered what I use for my everyday crafting? What I just could not live without? Well here is a list of my tools I use and love. For Paper Crafting I do recommend the following tools: Essentials Scissors Craft Knife Nail File Metal Ruler Archival Pen/Gel Pen Bone Folder Glue Baby Wipes Nice to have Mod Podge Double Sided Tape – Permanent and Removable Glue Dots – 3D, Mini and Craft Trimmer Spatula Decorative Edge Scissors Cropodile (Hole ...

Today I am sharing the last display option. This display option is also one of the easiest or more intricate ones depending on how much customisation you want to attempt.   This is just one of many ways to go. For inspiration and ideas on clipboards, I compiled this board on Pinterest for you to browse: Altered Clipboards Here are a few of ...

Today I want to share the second display option. I did a DIY Calendar stand on The Hybrid Chick Blog a few years ago and decided to revamp the idea using fun and bright file folders found at Target. For more fun ideas on Calendars be sure to visit this link: Calendar Tutorials

Well I hope you survived Digital Scrapbooking Day! My EHD is groaning with new stuff…I just want to scrap! lol. But first I want to share the next installment of my 2012 Calendars – video tutorials. I have 3 display options available and all 3 is under $2! Woohoo for frugal and fabulous!

Desktop Calendars is very popular with Digital Scrapbookers but have you ever found yourself wondering ‘But how do I assemble, print and display these calendars?’. Hopefully I can dispel some of these worries with this series of helpful video tutorials focusing on Desktop Calendars. So first…you have assembled your calendar pages and you are ready to print.