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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Interview with Crafter BrendasJeans

How I got started: I started making the scrap sacks when I realized I needed something more convenient for my many hobbies, sewing and scrapbooking. The trashcan was never where I needed it at the moment, and after many trials I finally came up with a scrap sack that I could use when I sew for all those thread trimmings and pins, and also when I go on crops for scrapbooking. Then I expanded and started making handbags, organizers, and other little accessories.My favorite items are the handbags, especially when I've got a great pair of jeans with a nice shape, and just the right fabric to match up with it.


The favorite items in my shop are my purse pockets - they are my biggest sellers. They are well priced, extremely handy, and just so darn cute!
























What is your crafting space like?

I am fortunate to have a craft room in my house with lots of windows and a bird feeder outside. The family computer also shares this space, and the kids even have their own little table for their projects. They love going through my trashbin looking for fabric scraps.



A personal motto: I don't have a motto so much as a philosophy. I love to create things - it feeds my soul and just makes me feel good. It's nice that I can sell my creations, because then I can make more and more and more. Ultimately, however, I do it because I have fun doing it. And when it's no longer fun, then I'll probably move on to something else.


An interesting fact about you?
I have recently started volunteering one day a week at a local animal rescue.



My favorite item in Brendas shop is the Scrap Sack






































































This scrap sack is perfect for anyone who does scrapbooking, sewing, knitting, etc... It is made from a pair of denim jeans, and is truly unique. The weighted top sack rests on the edge of a table or sofa arm, and the scrap sack holds paper scraps, threads, yarn, etc...

The outer pocket can hold scissors, glues, eyeglasses, just about anything you need to keep handy. The weighted sack can also serve as a pin cushion.A padded square keeps the bag firmly in place, and a thin flexible wire keeps the bag open while it hangs. It also folds nicely to take on the road or to crops.Weighted sack measures 5" x 5". Hanging bag measures 8 x 9"





What a cool idea! You can visit BrendasJeans shop to order or have a look around.

Font of the Week: Swirly Font

Come get this fun new free font at Kindred Creations. Click on the photo to be taken to where you can download it.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Auction Day!

Join Kindred Creations for an auction. You could win items at 50% their retail value or less! You can play here and here.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Free Quick Page!

Happy Spring, everyone! To celebrate this wonderful season, here is a free Quick Page from my "Happy Go Lucky Patty Kit!" Click here or on the image and you will be taken to the download page.

You can find the kit here at Kindred Creations!
Have fun and happy scrappin'! :-)

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Join KC for a party!

Join us for a bingo game, and many other fun games for a chance to win 1 of 3 $25 gift certificates!

Play here.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Free Font of the Week Calvin and Hobbes

Come pick up this free font (click the picture to be taken to the download)

Sunday, March 15, 2009

It's So Easy

It's so easy to take an element from a digital kit and use it in your paper scrapbooking or card making. I loved the bird and butterfly elements in the February digi collab and I decided to use the bird from the Ruby Dragon's portion of the kit to make a birthday card.


First I printed off 2 copies of the bird and cut them both out.


Next I cut the wing off of one of the images and mounted it onto cardstock to make it stiffer. I also found a button in my stash that matched the one Ruby used for the eye of the bird.


Finally I put my card together. I attached the whole bird first and then used pop dots to attach the wing to give the bird some added dimension. I also used Stickles to embellish the flowers and the wings. Finally I added my Happy Birthday stamp and embellished it with stickles too.

It really is easy to take an element from a digital kit and incorporate it into your paper crafts!