Sunday Share ~ "Real Simple"

I have fallen deeply in love with Pinterest -- I find so many fun and fabulous ideas each and every time I check it out.  I wanted to share this fabulous page from www.RealSimple.com that I found by spotting this picture on Pinterest.  It just leads to more crafty ideas, home organization and awesome ideas that I would have never thought of.  Love it!

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Sunday Share ~ Fun 4th of July Ideas

Click here for the most current linky party….we'd love to see your stuff!

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One of the best things about participating in other linky parties is finding crafty and fun projects that I may not have run across otherwise.  Here are a few things I found to share with you today on another version of my Sunday Share!

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Annabellea Design Studios is offering these fun free printables.  Perfect for lots of projects!

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Simple and easy 4th of July Wreath at Mo Momma

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Very Patriotic USA Letters over at Nifty Thrifty & Thriving 

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Looky at this adorable little home from Cozy Home Scenes - such detail!

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Check out these adorable patriotic fabric shoe laces at The Gunny Sack -- I'd totally wear these!

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This is only one of the fun, classic and retro 4th of July projects over at Moore Minutes!  A must see!

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Next 2 Nothing shows us how you can whip up a last minute 4th of July Decor item!  I love the wood and vinyl together!

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I wanted to also share this adorable 4th of July Explosion Box one of my CJToo Crafty Designers Roberta created on her blog.  Click on the box to see the inside of this fabulous project!

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Thanks for sharing everyone!
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It's in the side bar ---> ☺


♥Tracy 

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♥ Sunday Share 5.9.10 ♥

Hi everyone and welcome to another Sunday Share at CJToo's blog.  Happy Mother's Day!
Every Sunday I have been blogging about "stuff" I've learned about, discovered and or got excited about during the previous week so thanks for reading along.

♥ YouTube ♥

I am so excited to have reached 1000 subscribers on YouTube ~ WOW!  I am thrilled to have this happen on Mother's Day.  If you are one of those 1000 subscribers ♥thank you♥. 

My YouTube Channel here....

♥ Dedication to my Mom ♥

I am so fortunate to have a great mom.  She is the cutest ever!  Very fashionable, loves go shopping and dress up.  She makes people laugh all of the time and always knows what to say at the "right" time to make me feel better.  She and my dad have had their own business for over 18 years.  They know what true customer service is all about and my mom knows how to put a smile on everyone's face. 

Here is a picture of my mom at her birthday in February.  Isn't she a doll?  Of course they put the BIG OLE hat on her head as we sang Happy Birthday to her.  LOL 

(a picture of her birthday in February)

Here is the card I made her for Mother's Day.  My mom LOVES to go to Las Vegas and she and my dad make interim trips to Louisiana to visit the casino's....it makes her happy so I am glad for her.  She likes the slot machines but prefers to play the poker machines instead always looking for the Royal Flush....(which is the highest hand in poker).  When I am making a card for someone I try to make it about something they like and this is where I get my inspiration....soooo I designed this card with the Poker "Royal Flush" in mind.  She is definitely the Royal Flush in our lives.  She loves a winning hand but spades seem to be her favorite so I created this special card just for her. 

Yes, she LOVED it.  I will post the details of how and what I did this week.  Ü

 ♥ Thanks and Kudo's ♥

I received the most awesome package in the mail.  One of my followers and friends sent me this package of handmade items that she created for ME!  OMGOODNESS.  I am in awe at Amber's (Staying Crafty) work.  Thank you so much Amber!  She created these shoes, a purse, perfume bottle and altered notebook just for me.  I am humbled by her generosity.  I am not posting this for you to send stuff to me but no means....I just want to let everyone know that Amber has tons of close up pictures as well as file sharing on her blog.  Thanks Amber!  You Rock girl!!  Click here to visit Staying Crafty.....

♥ Unmounting Your Rubber Stamps - Inexpensively ♥

I discovered this video by Bearylish that explains how to use Aleene's Tack It Over and Over for making your unmounted wooden stamps cling to the clear blocks.  I can't wait to try it myself.  Click HERE to see the video.  She does an excellent job explaining the process and offers lots of tips. 

♥ In the News ♥

Michael J. Duprey, the founder of Michael's Arts and Crafts stores passed away at the age of 64 on National Scrapbook Day.  Click here for more of this story....

I'll be back tomorrow to let you know the winner of my Mother's Day Post Your Project Give-Away.  Visit my blog for more details.  Also, I will be posting the instructions to the card I made my mom for mother's day. 

Have a super week everyone!

Hugs,

Tracy

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♥ Sunday Share - 5.2.10 ♥

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♥ Weekly Share for May 2, 2010 ♥

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Hi everyone and Happy Sunday.  Thanks for joining me for another Sunday Share here at CJToo's blog.  This is the post that I share some information, thank-you's, highlights and other "stuff".  I hope you find it informational and enjoyable.  As a thank you and wrap up for NSD - Enter for your chance to win Walk in My Garden Cricut cartridge.  Click HERE for details.  Ü

♥ Thanks and Kudo's ♥

First of all, many thanks to Robyn, MyPinkStamper for hosting the most awesome event all day Saturday on her blog My Pink Stamper - I had a total blast hanging out all day, watching video's, participating in challenges and interacting with visitors of my blog right here.  It was definitely a busy busy day! Thanks for joining me.

♥Website Share ♥

I'd like to share a website that I've been following for awhile and thought you might find it interesting too.  Tip Junkie is a place to Find Tips, Share Idea's and Shop.  Sign up for newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox so you never miss a post.  I really enjoy reading and also seeing all of the wonderful ideas this blog has including these Teacher Appreciation gifts HERE and ideas for Mother's Day Gift Guide HERE.  Ü

♥ Cricut Tip of the Week ♥

If you are *new* to the Cricut and/or cricut crafting - you may find a helful DVD by Megan at Above Rubies Studio - Cricut A-Z is packed full of information from turning on your machine to the more advanced user.  Click HERE to check that out and for order information.  I understand that her next instructional DVD - Gypsy A-Z is coming out this week.  YAY! 

♥ Cartridge Exploration ♥

Being a blogger where most of my creations are cricut related I get asked many times "what" is my favorite cartridges?  So, I thought it would be fun to share those with you today. 

One of my all time favorite is Doodlecharms ~ Click HERE to see images from the handbook.  Click HERE to see projects on the Cricut Message Board.  I hope you find some inspiration. 

My favorite font cartridge is Sesame Street font - Click HERE to see images from that cartridge. 

Let's see - a couple of cartridges CJToo purchased recently included Once Upon Princess and Dinosaur Tracks.  I got the OUAP at Michael's and ordered Dinosaur Tracks from Memory Miser online.  Watch out for those sales cricut friends.  They are everywhere...   

♥ Extra Stuff to Enjoy ♥

My YouTube channel

My Facebook Page

CJToo Friends Facebook Page

Cricut Cartridge Libary

CJToo's Project Categories

Shopping Center

Favorite Links

Until next week.....

♥Tracy ~ CJToo

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♥ Sunday Share 4.25.10 ♥

Hi everyone and happy week-end (what's left of it, that is).


I thought I'd share a little tips, tricks and stuff I ran across this week and let you know a little about what is coming up this next week.

• Tammy, Creative Critters continues her cricut training in Chicago with Provocraft. She posted a wonderful tip she learned about transporting the cricut (like for Swarms and Crops). I find this a very valuable tip. Check her post and video out HERE. 

• Weekly Coupons for Hobby Lobby, Michael's, AC Moore and More ~ Click HERE.

• I just discovered MadebyMomo on YouTube....she is so creative and has wonderful tutorials.  Check out her blog HERE. 

• Robyn, MyPinkStamper will be hosting her 3rd Annual National Scrapbook Day Event on her blog this Saturday May 1st.  She along with her My Pink Designers (and a few extra's too) will be posting video's, challenges and prizes.  The kick off time will be announced this week but we definitely do not want to miss this!  It's a blast!. Click HERE for her blog. 

• CJToo will also be posting a few video's and "stuff" this Saturday too; that's Saturday May 1, 2010.  Not sure what the "stuff" is yet but I will definitely make it fun.  I'll have the chat box open at the top of my blog and you can chit chat with other crafters all day long.  I will be in and out but those who use my chatter's box have a fun time.  It's a great way to meet other crafters and bloggers.  Join me right HERE at CJToo's blog.

• My CJToo Friends Facebook Page is located HERE.  I post projects and upcoming events there too.  I'd be honored if you'd join my facebook page. 

Lastly....

You may have noticed a few additions to my blog here at CraftJunkieToo.  Along the top I have easy tabs to access Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.  I've also included several pages (with tabs) at the top also.  These include:

• Video List - see a complete listing of all of my video's.

• CJToo Project Categories - click on a cricut cartridge name and find all of the posts/projects I created with that cartridge.

• Cricut Cartridge Library - find abbreviations for all cricut cartridges as well as links to each and every one of the cricut cartridges located at www.cricut.com/information.  Super duper cool!

• Favorite Links - this page is dedicated to all of the buttons and banners for friends and fellow bloggers that have awesome blogs.  Bookmark and follow.  Cool!

• Shopping Center - this page will have a listing of online shops that offer cricut supplies and/or are scrapbooking related.  Sometimes we hear about these online stores by word of mouth - so just trying to make it a little easier for us. 

I am very open and willing to add to any of my pages.  If you'd like for me to add your buttons to my Favorite Links - send me a link to your blog.  If you found an awesme online store that you'd like to share - send me the link.  I'd be happy to include it. 

Have a super week everyone and check back for more on National Scrapbooking Day, Saturday May 1, 2010.

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