Messy Desk To Do List

Hey everybody!

Ki here.  So we have a to do list now from all of the different ideas that you guys gave us on the 150th Video Giveaway.  We decided to post it here for two reasons, 1) so you guys can see what we're working on...and 2) (the main reason) so we can track what we said we'd do.  LOL we are both a bitsy forgetful.  Now we don't really have much excuse I guess.  So the following list is what we're working on and who requested it. So check back from time to time to see what we're up to!

To Do List

Beck:
Working with UTEE - requested by JoyJerri and Laurasil
Making YouTube Upload Faster - requested by theoneandonlygrand (Pam)
Christmas Decorations - requested by 09175bev
Working with embossing powder - requested by giftshoppe2
Altered for Outdoors - requested by GWest5068
Holiday Ornaments - requested by Cheryl54517
Altered Lamp - requested by Jenegurl204

Ki:
Altered Treasure Box - requested by the majority!
Repurposing Household Items - requested by Dare2BeMe
Organizing Tips - requested by lizyj0se
Holiday Cards - requested by JunBug1029
Altered Containers - requested by goofy517us (Lisa)
Altered Picture Frame - requested by CaftyGirl101
Round Containers - requested by LouisiLana
Glimmer Mists - requested by Mushu72485
Smashbook/Junk Journal - requested by Glenda8021
Altered Dressform - requested by Alicenellospecchio (Roberta)

Undecided:
Altered Tablet - requested by Craftergm
Car License Plates - RoxyCar11
Video Crafting Store Trips - Mushu72485

If it has a link, that means we've completed it! So click on the link to go watch the video.  Stay tuned as we work through these projects!

Happy Scrappin!
~Ki

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Clear it out Design Team Challenge

If there is one thing in the crafting world that scares me it's the dreaded scrapbook. Oh sure.. they look pretty on a coffee table or anywhere in your house. Of course there are a million and a half paper stacks available in stores. Endless options for embellishing your project. But there is something... just that little something in my mind that says "Wow... you could never do one that nice." That nasty little voice in your head that is always telling you to question projects. Whether its spawned by searching You Tube for ideas or the millions of talented scrap book specialists on blogs... it is human nature to second guess everything from your color choices to binding. Who actually understands binding? Not me... I haven't gotten that far yet in my quest for scrappy knowledge. So today, I give you a first. My very first scrapbook layout. I wanted it to look like a desk ink blotter... I don't know if I accomplished that or not. Oh well... it doesn't really matter to me. I'm just thrilled that I actually did one!









I designed this layout for the Clear it out Blog. The sponsor was creatingisfun.etsy.com. This is my very first design project for them. I can't wait for many many more! What do you think? How was my first attempt at a layout?

I have a big announcement!

Hey Guys... this is Beck again... I've got kind of a big announcement to make. Ready? Kidding, it's not that big in the crafting world. But it's big to me because I'm super excited about it. I'm designing for  Clear it out! It's another challenge site. I really like the concept of using what's in your stash. Although everyone who knows me personally will say HOLD on there little wooden puppet boy that I won't name so Disney doesn't sue me, we know you have a habit of just BUY BUY BUY! Yes.. I do. But I'm trying really hard to break that habit! Really hard! Super Hard even. I'm trying my hardest for the next few months at the very least to ONLY use what is already in my stash. Unless I really need something to finish a swap or MMVA challenge... or Design Team project... Hmm.. Okay, well I'll try to use only what's in my stash. We'll see how well that works out for me! From this day.. No let's make that Monday.. today is really early Friday morning and I saw a project from Carissa that I just have to try! Tea Cup Pin Cushion tutorial was her very first You Tube tutorial ever! I have to make this! I'm going to make one for myself and my sister for Christmas. So AFTER I go shopping for the supplies for that project... and a few swaps I have signed up for on Little Scrap of Heaven... I'll go on a very strict craft diet! Live up to the Clear it out challenge! That's it... My super big announcement. I'm so going to bed now!

Same Ol' Gets a Culture Shock!

Hey you guys, it's Beck! While our regular site is down, we'll be using our Blog Spot account. Sad.. but no worries, we'll be back up and running.. up to speed and ready to go before anymore exciting news happens. For this post however.. It couldn't wait! I'm excited! It's very rare that I see something on line especially crafting challenges that make me ooohh... ahhhh... I wonder if I could do that. Most of them are the same ol' same ol' Shabby Chic this... Grunge that... Vintage Vintage Vintage... Don't get me wrong. I love those styles. But every once in awhile I'd love to reinvent my crafty wheel. I foudn a sit that does just that. Culture Shock Challenge. This website is devoted to crafting POP culture. No longer to I have to dig threw the annals of history to find inspiration! No longer am I constrained to inks and stamps and lace and paper... Free at last! Free at last! LOL, okay so that's a little over board on the dramatics... But seriously. Pop Culture in crafting? I had to give this a try. So I hopped on over to their blog and checked out this weeks challenge. Madonna! Oooh... ahhh... I wonder if I could do that? I sat down and began to think of things that inspire me about Madonna. One, as an artist she is forever reinventing herself. From the ultra pop sound of Lucky Star in the 80's to techno vibes of Frozen, Actress, Fashion Designer, oh yeah... and she's written some children books. How can you possibly argue that the woman doesn't at least try something new each time she has a project? With my crafting, I vow to be a Madonna. Constantly reinventing.. never becoming stale or stuck in a genre rut! There I go again with the over dramatics! At any rate.. that's a great vow and all but what the world can I do for this challenge? That required a bit more thinking on my part. When was the first time Madonna inspired me? Ah HA moment! Material Girl! I saw her as a glamour queen dressed in her pink satin, draped in diamonds and fur, and the center of attention. And then she went and flipped the script to become a normal girl who gets into a beat up pick up truck at the end... Really? Can a girl be two things at one time? Can she be the super star and the ordinary? Yes she can! That's when the project hit me like a ton of bricks. I've got to recreate the dress! Since I can't sew... what to do? Dress form (or in my case a perfume bottle in the shape of a dress form... I have that. Material? Let's go threw my daughter's clothes... She has a pretty pinkish skirt she can't wear anymore. Hot Glue gun and my memory to inspire me and we have a project!










So there it is people. The ultimate fantasy of mine... to be the glamour queen Madonna portrayed and still allow myself to be just Beck. To constantly find inspiration in things and people that inspire me and craft using them. Culture shock brought to life that idea for me... what will inspire you?

Check out their site, get involved with a challenge or four... and have a blast crafting.

Also visit us on You Tube!


Until the next... Beck

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Thanks!

~Ki & Beck