no rules, just happy crafting
It is in the mid 70s, the sun is out, and we are in high spirits here in the Flaum house! The pups are loving their warm afternoon naps and I’m loving that I am feeling better and more productive!! Today alone I’ve done more than I have in a single day in so long. So very happy. Here’s what is happening around here: Continue reading “February around here…”
I just returned from a wonderful trip to Phoenix with the Brother team where I demonstrated the ScanNCut and checked out the DesignNCut at Creativation (annual craft trade show). I spent a lot of time experimenting with the newest Brother machine, and I am working on a full video all about it (more on that another day!) It goes without saying probably on this post – but I do indeed work with Brother (paid consultant) a job I truly love! All ideas & opinions I share are always my own – just the usual disclaimer I always share with you.
Continue reading “Brother DesignNCut & ScanNCut at Creativation 2018”
It’s been busy here – quiet online but not in the studio! I am working on something new and I’d love your input if you’ve got it. I am in week 1 of “Creative Fitness”. What does that mean? Well I’m trying to put myself through a bootcamp of sorts to really reboot and relaunch myself get myself WAY more productive and in better habits.
Creativity is a muscle I always say – and like every muscle if you’re not using it… you’re losing it.
The good news is, you can always kick start your habits and reboot. Creative Fitness is going to be a YouTube series – each week I’m taking on challenges, then reporting back on how it went and what worked, what didn’t.
If YOU have suggestions (wild or tame) I would love to hear them. I have decided to be wide open and assume I may need to take on some totally new takes on how I do what I do. While I’m at it – I’m getting creative with physical fitness too.
Today is day 3, so I’ll be sharing the first video and more info soon. I am also working on unpacking from Creativation trade show, launching a new class, and much more. A week just flew by so quickly – but I’m excited about this new idea and these new habits.
Have a great week –
As I always disclose- I am a paid consultant for Brother but all ideas & opinions are my own. In fact I am on a “field trip” with Brother right now! I am at Creativation trade show demonstrating the ScanNCut! Follow along on Facebook or Instagram @craftwithmay – I’ll be sharing all kinds of ideas and insider peeks!
In my absence I leave you with this super fun Valentine card!
I have all of these 2″ decorative papers and need more ideas for them! So I thought… what about a card? Here is my YouTube video.
I LOVE cutting shapes inside these little squares!
I see potential for this on scrapbook pages as well – I have a major goal in 2018 to really use what I’ve got on hand and this has me off to a great start! Accenting with glitter glue, puffy paint, buttons, sequins, or whatever else you’ve got is always such fun!
I hope I’ve inspired you to look around and make a Valentine or two – February is sneaking right up on us!! Do you go big or keep it simple for Valentine’s Day? We are pretty low key but I do like having a few fun crafty projects. Stay tuned for a gift bag idea – but first I’m off to work a trade show!
I want to have better scrapbooking habits in 2018. Scrapbooking for me is not quite the same as my other crafting because it revolves around stories, memories, and past events. Where I can sit down and walk away with a complete card in 10 minutes easily – the same really isn’t true with scrapbooking. Today I want to share with you what I am trying, as well as what is working so far. Continue reading “Scrapbook 2018: checking in”