Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: What did I miss? -- on "robi@nite"

Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: What did I miss? -- Ep.04 "robi@nite"
LOTS!!! A lot of sources for Freebies :)
The playback for the show isn't working yet, but as promised, ALL the sources I referred to during the show are provided in this post.
Thank you to everyone who came out last night; You are all awesome!

What did I miss? -- on "robi@nite" ep 4

Hello everyone.  If you missed tonight's episode of 'robi@nite' it will be available in the Playback room shortly.  The link will be posted once it is made available.

Thank you to everyone who came out! I had a lot of fun and the hour seemed to WHHHHIPPP by!!

Tonight's Episode (4)  was " The Crafty Caper Conundrum" , "Cheap or FREE ways to Craft and Pop-Up Cardapalooza!!!"

HEALTH SEGMENT

I began the show with sharing several  ways I have made my workspace more ergonomic. We also discussed "Light Therapy" and its usefulness in treating SAD, and possibly depression.  I had no idea that many of the audience members have the Ott-Lite and use it because it is most beneficial to artists, giving a 'true' colour to their media. So they have the lights for 'art's sake' :).

On the 'Health Front' I mentioned a couple of wonderful sources to check out and here they are:

For Mental Exercises - a great site I use is http://www.lumosity.com/.  There is no charge for basic membership.

I would also like to recommend a great workbook which I have personally used:

I know it is available on Amazon, and I'm sure you can find it at any book dealer, and even at your local library.  You may want to own your own copy though, because you would be able to write in it.

The title is "Mind Over Mood" by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky.  ISBN 978-0898621280

We covered a lot of territory tonight as I made available many different sources of free products (or very inexpensive) that my Crafty Friends would find useful. 

FREEBIES!!!!

Free Scrapbooking Lessons - delivered to your email addy

http://www.scrapbook.com/university/learntoscrapbook.php

Amsterdam Printing      http://www.amsterdamprinting.com/

Free Samples  Click on US or Canadian flag

You can order up to 5 samples --- if you're looking for packaging, or pens, bags, anything up to $5 each ships free.

Everything for FREE Vistaprint

MOO Business Card Sampler   Try a sample pack of 10 Business Cards, for free

http://us.moo.com/partner/sample/

FREE road maps of USA & CanadaBravehost          http://freeroadmaps.bravehost.com/ 

FREE Teachers Samples

http://www.rochester100.com/index.jsp

Free Mounting Boards    

U.S.http://www.mountingboards.com/

Canada http://www.mountingboards.ca/default.asp

FREE USB Key

http://www.usbforfree.com/orderform.html

FREE CRAFT SAMPLES  

WEBSTERSPAGES

CALL 1-800-5643-6104 or email us at sales@websterspages.com to receive your free samples. Let us choose or give us a list of what you'd like to see. We'd be happy to send them out FREE of charge to you right away! 

On your email, please include your company name, address and phone number. Also, please limit your sample requests to 5 items per request. Let us earn your business! We know you'll fall in love with our NEW Webster's Pages scrapbooking products!

http://websterspages.com/  - lovely scrapbooking site -- I encourage you to visit them:)

Free glue dots -- just send SASE  http://www.buygluedots.com/free_glue_dot_samples.html

Stampin Up consumer Panel sign up - free samples every  3 months http://www.stampsurveys.com/StampinUp/council_users/login.cfm

Panel isn't presently open but still apply for when they have openings.

Canada Post supplies FREE clear-plastic self-adhesive label pouches (known as Labelopes) for housing printed mailing labels

FREE wineglass labels http://www.imageryproducts.com/sample_request.html

FREE magnets http://www.magnetstreet.com/life-moments  4 pack

FREE bag samples http://www.associatedbag.com/ 

For more details, please watch the playback of the show.

Here's a sneak peak at what I'll be making next Thursday!!!
This is a lovely Pop Up Card.

Just hanging around --- 

Until we meet again,

Wednesday Words of Wisdom

I always give much away, and so gather happiness instead of pleasure.

~ Rahel Levin Varnhagen, 1827

Did you miss "In The Zone" tonight (Jan.24)? Here's a recap...

Hello, if you missed tonight's show, 

here is the link to the PlayBack room: 

http://www.linqto.com/PlaybackRoom.aspx?roomname=creativeedventures&name=SingleExplicit_2011_01_24_20_00_00_836

We had a lot of fun tonight celebrating "WINTER"

Cyn demonstrated how to make a lovely snow globe using everyday items from your home.

I showed several ways how to make a skating pin, how I used my Cricut to cut it, and a little 'behind the scenes' of how a Cricut works, and how an svg file is created.

We also talked about Sure Cuts A Lot ( a software program compatible with the Cricut) and how I use it with my Cricut.

Here are the links to the FREE FILES from tonight's show:   

Ice Skate jpg. http://www.box.net/shared/6pqd0hno0l

Ice Skate svg http://www.box.net/shared/627gb8zgzn

Ice Skate SCUT (Sure Cuts a Lot Project File) Skate without holes http://www.box.net/shared/luzcoqx9sf

                                                                                                    http://www.box.net/shared/ursxx1ydp3

YES! We have a giveaway EVERY WEEK!!!!!

                                                                 

Of course, I had to show my Zentangle of the Day

Next Monday at 9 PM EST, our Theme is 

"CHINESE NEW YEAR"!

Until we meet again,

Tonight 9 PM EST - In The Zone

Join Cyn and me at 9 pm on the Creative EdVentures WebTV channel:CLICK HERE

Tonight's show's theme is: WINTER

Cyn is going to make a fun and easy snow globe.
I am going to be making a Pin and also showing how I use my Cricut.

There will be FREE templates for you including svg, jpg and SCAL files.

Je zentangle, vous zentanglez -- or, My first ever attempt at Zentangles!!!

Inspired by Cyn Gagen (Creative Edventures) I set pen to paper and tried my first zentangle.  I think I'm hooked.  I am going to learn more about them.  I just wanted to share :)

My Great Discovery! The Evolution of: Faux Mosaic Tile

As I discussed during my show Thursday night, I discovered how to use ALL the plaster I make and not throw anything out!  What a discovery! Zero garbage. 100% useage of raw materials!

I allowed the plaster to dry in the container in which I mixed it.  Once dry I was able to pull off small 'sheets' of plaster. It totally looked and felt like eggshells. 

So, imagine that; normally you would have to dump the plaster in the garbage.  What a cool way to recycle, up-cycle and make pretty things:)

Dried Plaster

Chunks and Sheets of plaster

I covered half the piece of cardboard with Scotch Quick-Dry Glue and placed, and slightly smooshed, the pieces into the glue.  The glue will dry clear.

I painted the left side of the cardboard in preparation for another project.  My piece is painted and waiting for it's comforting coat of Crystal Lacquer.

Glazed and sealed and waiting for a home.

This would make a lovely cover to a mini book, or matted and used to embellish a card.

I love the colours and I am very happy with my Bienfang, Marvy and Martha Stewart Markers

Mosaic Discovery #2 

Experiment with Clear Gloss.  If you can't figure out what the design is, that's okay, because there isn't one!

Quite exciting! The few spots I dropped gloss on, make the plaster look like GLASS!

What I have learned:  To make the plaster look like glass, only cover the painted plaster pieces with Gloss. A matte background, or 'grout' will enhance the effect.

Please see my previous blog for a list of all the ingredients I used in these projects.  


So try it out! 

Questions?  Comments?? Please drop me a line :)
Until we meet again,