New Scrapbooking Tool

I am late to the game I know... but I just couldn't handle the money for a tape dispenser. Even though some of my friends and fellow YT scrappers SWEAR by it... I resisted. Anyway  I got on a kick for tapes and I was using Ad Techs disposable ones that you can get at TJMaxx and Marshalls and Tuesday morning... but the waste is nutty.  The cost was pretty good, but it was so short lived. I did about 3 layouts per runner. So I was on the way to the Scrapbook Expo this past weekend ( see video) and had on my mind that if I saw it being sold there I would buy it.
Of course I didn't see it!!  So today I checked my apps for coupons and ACMoore had a 55% off coupon. Now since last week I have been checking all local stores to find the best price. I even used another coupon to buy the refills (yes before I had the glider) LOL... Anywho I used the 55% off coupon at Michaels  to get this set.

I posted on a Facebook group that I got the glider and got a lot of useful tips to a new comer!! Thanks everyone... here are some tips from FB and a newbie(me)
* practice before using the glider on a project
*saves money on tapes
*kind of press up and away to break tape
*you can rub off the tape before really pressing it down
*watch a video to learn how to load/reload the glider... this is the video I watched (I <3 MercyTiara)

Thanks for reading everyone... now I just have to just find where I put those refills I
already brought... LOL

p.s. Here is a link for Amazon... in case you wanted to order online
~JES

Back to 12x12's!!!

So the kids mini books are finished!!! I am back to 12x12 layouts... here are 3 that I did last week!  I know I haven't posted on here in a while... but I am still making videos on Youtube and posting on Instagram!!! Follow me on those sites!!



Can you guys believe that summer is half way over ?!?! What are you guys looking foward to the most in the coming seasons??

Busy Summer and Now we are in Fall

Hello Crafty Scrappy Mamas!!!! Wow this year has flown by!!!  Summer was a blur and with 2 of my 3 boys going to school now I am still just as busy as in the summer, only now I am doing home every night!! I have had sometime to create and plan tho!!!  I also went to the Scrapbook Expo with Nicole!! We shopped and hung out it was fun!! I have videos on Youtube showing all my hauls... check them out below.

About this blog... since this blog is for my hobby I am no longer going to feel bad about not posting... I hate feeling like I HAVE to post!!  I wish I had something mobile to with.  I have a Kindle Fire and a Galaxy s3 but I haven't found that those are great for Blogger.  So I can only get to posting when I have 10mins or so alone... which hardly happens. That being said I have some old news to get to.  IF YOU WON THE NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY mini contest I had PLEASE contact me again with you info. I still have your winnings but I don't have the addys.

New stuff: I'm doing my own December Daily and getting my Halloween layouts too!! Follow me on Youtube and Instagram to see more from me!!! Thanks everyone... Also check the Gallery link above to see more pictures and what not!!










"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Check out the layouts I have been doing... pictures coming to the blog soon!! Here is the video part 1!!



"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

CSM's 1st Sketch Challenge Update #2

EDIT: CHALLENGE EXTENDED TO APRIL 2ND!!!!

Layouts any size and Cards any size are welcome!!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

At the New Park layout

These photos have been floating around my space since the end of Feb... and I really wanted to get them done... I am glad I waited cause I used a lot of items from my Birthday hauls!! I did a video on this layout.. a process video so please check it out and see me create this!!  Of course I wasn't planning on doing a video so I didn't finish in the video, but that's why I am happy I have this blog!! Thanks for check this out and I hope you see the video for it also!! If you have any questions about the products please leave a comment on here or on youtube!!

 
"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Did you miss that quick Giveaway post??

Too busy online shopping like me right.... well here is the link for the post... I would like at least 4 more responses so I can run random.org!! LOL And there will be a blog/link list of all the online shopping links!!
Plus if you have a Etsy shop or Ebay shop... wouldn't this be a great way to share it??

Here is the post you need to drop a line on... Comment Here

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

photo link

Crafty Scrappy Mamas First Sketch Challenge

EDIT: CONTEST EXTENDED TO APRIL 2nd!!

I am so excited for this!! 

Below are the rules and links!! Have fun!!

Notes

• click for my YOUTUBE
• Sketch page link above or here!! 9 sketches to pick from!!
• Contest ends March 21st!
• Enter as many times as you can!!
• Post VIDEO resp to this link ( to that video ONLY Please)
• Comment below with your link to your blog or webpage if you don't do videos!!
• You must state which sketch you were inspired by!
• Any questions ask below here or on the Youtube video!!!
• ok you guys got it!! 

I can't wait to see these layouts!! Prize pictures coming soon... I ordered some stuff online and I am still waiting for one store to come in!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Which is more popular?

So I have been shopping up a storm and sharing my finds. I have to ask you guys... do you like layout process videos more or layout share videos?

Process:


Share:

I would love to do more process videos, but I want them watched!! Cause they take a ton of time to setup, edit and upload... Share videos are a touch easier. I just gather the layouts, get my details and talk! So I am thinking of doing that more... which means more layouts to share. I won't have to be messing around with editing and lighting and such.  I sometimes feel trapped by the camera, if you know what I mean.  Thanks everyone and keep reading a Sketch Challenge is coming soon!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES 

New winners!

I had to pick 2 new winners for the Blog Giveaway. Watch the video and see if it is you!!




"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Vlogging: Makeup, Fibers, and Scrapbooking

My little craft for the day

Happy Valentine's Day Lovelys!!

More details coming tomorrow when the video loads... but this is my craft for the day!!

End results tomorrow!  Good Night All!

"When you have time, Craft!!" ~ JES