Here are some of my own posts explaining my favorite crafting tool and gadgets as well as some other useful resources that I refer to for the latest and greatest in craft-land.
Favorite Crafting Tools
Cricut~ My first big craft gadget that was given to me by my wonderful husband before we were engaged. I still have the original size and am hoping that one day I can upgrade to the big dog Cricut Expressions. My favorite project to date using the cricut was our Save the Dates which is truly a labor of love.
Cuttlebug~ Adds a professional touch to anything. I originally discovered this tool via Mrs. Eggplant on Weddingbee who now blogs at The Sunset House. I can’t make a card without using it. I love adding details on the envelope.
Xyron~ Turn anything into a sticker, magnet or laminate it? This has saved me so much time on different projects. It was a key element to assembling our wedding invitations.
Yudu~ Mrs. Bee gave me this amazing tool that I really need to use more. The mesh screen is finally out for use on paper and I’m itching to start a project. I also have some home decor ideas that are fabric based so I’m hoping to bring that to you very soon. I’ll also post my own tutorial at some point and maybe even brave a video camera because there was a definite learning curve on this guy at first.
Useful Crafting Resources
Craft Critique~ This is a great reference for researching tools you are thinking about getting as well as discovering new things to add to your wishlist.
creativitE blog is a wealth of information about the yudu.
Craft Tool Center by Martha Stewart is a great go-to resource for product reviews and recommendations.
How About Orange, Twig and Thistle, and One Pretty Thing constantly have amazing inspiration. You can look at more of my favorite craft blogs on my blogroll. If you have some new ones for me, please share!
Some of My DIY projects
(many are wedding related, but I’ll continue to update with new ones!)
Invitations: xyron, canon printer, lots of paper source paper, and illustrator
Save the Dates: cricut, cuttlebug, ribbon, mini envelopes and lots of time
Happy Birthday Card: Cricut and Cuttlebug
Crafting/DIY Wishlist
Cricut Expression (the big one)
L Letterpress
Craft Letters
Pretty Organization Boxes
Helpful and Awesome Tutorials (Ones that I like to refer back to)
Sewing a Zipper by Cinderberry Stitches
Wrap-Around Label Template by Martha Stewart
I will be working on this page to add more of my own DIY projects, tutorials/tips that I have found useful and new craft tools/gadgets that I have my eye on.
