Charms...

Hi all!!

I hope everyone is having a great day!!

It's been raining here so much, that our chickens need rafts! teehee Maybe, just maybe, the weatherman is right and it's going to give us a break...but not until this weekend...UGHHHH! More rain today, tonight and tomorrow! This weekend is supposed to be HOT with no rain...which, where I live just translates into  STEAMY!!

Anywho...I joined an altered charm swap over at Ink Stains a month or so ago...the categories were general and Halloween (5 of each) and I should be receiving my return charms soon...can't wait!!! Mind you, I have never done anything just like this before...so of course, I just HAD to try BOTH...sheesh, what was I thinking!!! I had tons of fun, though!! Here are some pics of the charms I created...I won't get my own back, and didn't make one for myself, but that's completely okay with me...I have pics!

 Here is my "General Charm"

 

I took and old gift card, cut it up, added decorative papers and crackle medium along with some distressing inks and various stamped images, and used it for the main part of the charm The "vial" on there is a fuse that I colored the glass and stamped on it with solvent ink to make it look like it had a label and then wrapped silver wire around it to create a hanger. The whole concept of this was a perfume sample...I hope I accomplished it...LOL

This is my "Halloween charm"

 

 

For this one I printed a vintage graphic I found for free on the internet and a digi paper I purchased, layered those back to back between craft plastic, "soldered" the edges with pewter embossing powder, punched the holes and added the clasp and dangly parts.

This was really a ton of fun! I hope to do even more of this kind of thing...thinking about Christmas gifts now!

If you have stuck through here this long, then I truly appreciate you!!

I thank you for taking some time from you busy day to stop by for a few and I hope to see you again soon!!

I pray you have a blessed and creative day!

Until later,

Silver Bullet Pro vs Black Cat Lynx - Comparison Video

Hi all,

Is everyone having as much fun as I am???? I'm having a total blast with my new cutter, the Silver Bullet Professional ...Oh my, this is a fun machine!!! It has been a dream to set up and use...the packaging presentation is just as impressive as the machine itself...LOL!!! 

I have a comparison video that I have done, between the Silver Bullet Professional and the Black Cat Lynx...it is about a 10 minute video, but I wanted to do a comparison that shows the difference in the 2 machines. The video is unedited, and this was done on purpose, so that you will know that I have NOT changed any settings without it being shown on there, and I have also compared them on equal settings and then their max speed / velocity settings...to show the difference in them. This is an honest comparison, and I believe if you watch the whole thing and listen to the sounds of the machines, you will see that I have been fair in my comparison.

It's true what everyone is saying about this machine, you just FEEL / SENSE the difference. And when you make that first cut, oh my, it's smooth like silk and you can feel the sleek, understated power contained within...just waiting to be released with the touch of a button.

I'm sure you will see a lot more projects coming from me using the Silver Bullet Professional...LOL...

I thank you for stopping by today, and if you would like to leave a comment, please do so! I hope you will stop by again soon...

I wish you a blessed and creative day!!


Until later...

Silver Bullet Pro

Yippee...a new addition to the cutting world...the Silver Bullet Pro...this is one "blow your socks off" machine!!


I have had the Lynx for a little over a year now, and have loved it! It is still a terrific machine, buuuuttttttt, the power, speed and quietness of the Silver Bullet Pro is beyond belief and the cuts are so fantastic and precise that it is impossible to accurately describe!!!


Here are a few pics of a cut done with my Lynx at a velocity (speed) of 500 and 600 and the Silver Bullet Pro at a velocity of 600. All of the cuts used the same 45 degree blade in the original holder, SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) and Co'ordinations Cardstock. On the Lynx I used red card and the Silver Bullet Pro I used green card. I only used different colored papers, so that I wouldn't get them mixed up...but I REALLY didn't need to...there is NO comparison in the quality of the cuts...but I will let you see for yourself!! 
This file was cut at a size of  3.718W x 3.866H and has cuts that are less than 1mm wide!!!

 

Now...just how cool is that??

If you want to see some AWESOME videos on the Silver Bullet Pro...visit my friend, Penny Duncan, take a look around on her blog, watch the videos and drool (like me) over her fabulous creations!

UPDATE:
I have another friend that has done some phenomenal cuts and engraving with her 24" Silver Bullet Pro...you have got to go check out Rachell's blog and get a look at those SHOES!!!

I thank you for stopping by and spending a few with me and sharing in this exciting news! I hope you will return soon.


I wish you a blessed and creative day...
until later,

The Versatile Blogger Award

I have been given the Versatile Blogger Award by the very talented crafty blogger Michelle - Michelle My Belle's Creations Thank You so very much for this honor!!  You must check out her blog, she has so many wonderful projects.

So as a recipient of this honor, here is what I need to do:

1. Thank the blogger who nominated me - check!
2.  Include a link to their site in the post - check!
3.  Include the above award image in this post - check!
4.  Give 7 random facts about myself - check!
5.  Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award - check!
6.  When nominating include a link to their site - check!
7.  Let other bloggers know they have been nominated - and check!

Random facts about me:
1. I married my high school sweet heart!
2.Working on being an "empty nester" ;-)
3. I have 3 children and a daughter in law (2 aren't married - yet)

4. I have 1 granddaughter.
5.I love gadgets and technology. Would prefer this type of gift over jewelry! 

   (I stole this one from Michelle cause it's so me...LOL)

6. My favorite color is green.

7. My favorite season is fall.

  Here are some of the awesome blogs / bloggers I follow that are so deserving of this award:

Krista:  saturatedcanary.blogspot.com
 Jane:  jane-thecupboardunderthestairs.blogspot.com/ 
Amy: prairiepaperandink.typepad.com 
Anita: theartfulmaven.blogspot.com 
Sandy:   angsandy.blogspot.com       

Debbie:   debbiesdashofthisandthat.blogspot.com

Shoshi:   shoshiplatypus.blogspot.com 

Heather:  heatherahudson.blogspot.com 

Maile:  mailebelles.blogspot.com 

Dawn:  www.creativecaincabin.com 

Ivana:   papergirlcrafts.blogspot.com 

Jennie:   bloominpaper.blogspot.com 

Debbi:  wiccababe.blogspot.com

Crystal: rusticdaisy.blogspot.com 

Shirley:   sillybeansideaspace.blogspot.com/

  I've got a couple of projects going right now...will post pics and a blog update as soon as I can get the projects finished and the pics taken... LOL

Thanks for dropping by and I hope to see you again soon!

I wish you a blessed and creative day...

FOR SALE - 24" Black Cat cutting machine

I have a friend that is trying to sell her 24" Black Cat cutter - so I thought I would try and help her out...she purchased the all new Silver Bullet Professional cutter from Sherri at That's Scrap Inc. 

 Here's the scoop:

24 inch Black Cat Cougar cutting machine. Cuts a FULL 24 inches.
Purchased 2 years ago, and very gently used. It is out of warranty but I have had no problems with it.
I will ship this by the end of July, as I have decided to upgrade to the NEW SILVER BULLET.
It works with all leading software programs, including SCAL3, Inkscape, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator (using Signcut to send to the machine) and MTC. However, there will be no software included with the machine.
It is in full working order, and will come with:
USB Cable
Power Cable
Standard Blade Holder and blade
Mat, and I will include one sheet of the ReNu (13.5” by 27.5”)

You will also get the great customer service from Sherri at http://www.thatsscrapinc.com
And you will also be able to join the Black Cat Forum at http://www.blackcatus.com for any help with getting your machine set up and working.

I am asking $800 plus shipping and insurance. Payment by cashiers check or money order only

Contact me at: Angel135612@gmail.com

  So give her a shout and purchase yourself a super machine at a fraction of the original retail price!! This is a machine you can't go wrong with...I have the smaller one - the Lynx - and IF I had the room...you can bet your bottom dollar that I wouldn't be trying to help my friend sell this one...it would be on it's way to my little art studio (cough, cough) ummm...I did say little, didn't I? LOL

I hope you have a blessed and creative day...until later,