Hello crafters! Today, my wife, Bethany and I would like to briefly discuss some of the conversations some crafters and DIY-ers have been talking about regarding the benefits of doing your own crafts, die cuts, envelope making and card creations! Some of our friends have called DIY creations as a “pathway to freedom.” I asked our crafting friends what exactly they meant when they described a pathway to freedom by way of DIY crafts.
How they explained it to us is exactly how Bethany and I will relate it back to all of you, and it is simply this: In this time of economic insecurity, we crafters and DIY-ers have found a way to not depend on any particular government or particular corporation to make any of the wonderful creations we have made. We depend on YOU for our sales and the love and appreciation of the recipients of the gifts we create simply out of love.
When DIY creations are explained like that, I totally “get it,” and feel so blessed to be a part of one of the fastest growing industry around the world. Bethany and I have had conversations with people from Brazil, Turkey and the Dominican Republic just this week! And that doesn’t include our friends from the US. So, friends, it’s never too late to start a DIY creation, we have all of the tools and accessories that you need to get started as inexpensive as we could possibly make it! Thank you so much for reading friends, and as always…
However, what stands out to us is the ability to share this creation in multiple ways. First, you are creating something as “sweet” as the cookie that you are placing in the package. To create an easy to make craft that holds one of your favorite recipes will go a long way to impress the recipient of whomever you feel is worthy of the effort! And, speaking of effort, there really isn’t much of that! How this tasty morsel was created was first they cut craft colored parchment paper with the Treat Bag die.
They made it look out-doors-ie with a more of a handmade look by stitching the bag together along the sides. Followed by Sweet Thing Printing Plate surrounded by a circle from the Posy Printing Plate and black Letterpress Ink to letterpress a “sweet” sentiment onto the bag. And just at the end, they used the Tape It Kit to cut a pennant out of the polka dot sheet in the black Shape ‘N Tape pack to finish off the creation! And no cookie bag is EVER finished without a home made cookie, placed ever so yummy inside!
Secondly, one of the things I love most about this industry and the people who are a part of it, is the freedom of information and ideas that are shared amongst the most seasoned crafters and die cutters to the novice or first timer who has little to no idea of how to even use a die cutting machine or scrapbooking accessories.
People are ready and waiting on blogs, websites, and stores to share all of their secrets to their most ingenius creations–just like the one at the top of this article! So, what are you waiting for???? Start crafting, sharing and giving! You will be glad you did…it truly enriches the soul…and not just yours.
Beautiful Heart Designs Using Die Cuts
Thank you so much for reading friends! All of the products can be found on our website www.bestdiecuttingmachines.com at a discounted price! Our sale lasts until midnight tomorrow, so get your supplies while they last! Have a wonderful weekend friends, and as always…
My husband, Chris and I have heard that teachers (especially primary school teachers) love to spend time with their students around this time of the year doing crafting activities with the kiddos surrounding Valentine’s Day! A Lifestyle Crafts’ Heart Garland would be the perfect activity for the kids, and a great party activity as well, if teaching is not your profession. When we say this creation is so easy to create, we really are not making this up!! All you have to do is use your favorite die cutting machine, and in few minutes after rolling our heart punches die through it, you have a set or roll of beautiful red and pink hearts that you can string up anywhere you please!
The kids will love this activity because it centers on the holiday theme of the season–Valentine’s Day, and your guests will love the professional looking shape of the hearts and ask you where you had them made–hehe! Happy Valentine’s Day friends, and remember, no matter what or how you choose to celebrate the holiday, you will never go wrong when you create it yourself!
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