A Lucky Girl Gift Idea

Happy Thursday ya'll. I'm back at work now after a very busy summer. My classroom looks so bland right now. Gotta break out the crafts and and get it ready before my new students arrive. {so much to do...so little time}

In the meantime...

here's this month's Lucky Girl Crafts Kit project.

I made this using the August Kit.

Did ya know that there's so many things you can do with a kit {besides making a layout}. Here's my Altered CD case made using the kit.
 

I started off with a plain kraft CD/DVD holder and topped it with Echo Park Little Girl Teal Paper. I then added the Making Memories Glitter Bling Pink Flower Frame. Instead of putting a picture inside the frame, I cut one of the blooms off of the American Crafts Dear Lizzy Spring Lovely Ribbons. Lastly, I adhered the bloom in the center of the frame with Glue Dots.

This is a great idea for party favors, weddings, a baby shower, birthdays, and even teacher gifts {hint, hint}...LOL

Instead of putting a CD/DVD inside you could always insert a handmade card and/or gift card as well. The gifting possibilities are endless.

To order your Lucky Girl Crafts August kit please be sure to visit the shop {HERE}. To visit the fun & fab blog click {HERE}. While you are there be sure to become a follower.

And here's a sneak peek at another LGC project that I will debut next time. This one is a fun one where I poke fun at myself. Can't wait to show it to ya. Stay tuned...

Cricut Expression vs. Quickutz Silhouette vs. “The Slice” – Give me Your Review

I have so many crafty friends who are fans of all of the new and old techie machines for crafters. Several of my friends can't live without their Cricut. Yet others love the convenience of the Silhouette. And still others love the portability of The Slice.

At The Cokie Pop Paper Boutique I use the Cricut Expression in some of my designs and for my own personal craft projects.

Which do you prefer? Please comment below and share your views about these 3 machines!

And remember anyone that comments will have their name entered in a drawing to win a $25 Gift Certificate from The Cokie Pop Paper Boutique.

So what is all the hoopla surrounding these machines? And what are the major differences?

The main issue is “CARTRIDGES”. The biggest difference between the Cricut Expressions and the Quickutz Silhouette is cartridges. With the Silhouette there are no external cartridges required. You simply connect the Silhouette to your computer and use your existing fonts or images. Should you desire to purchase designs and other items, you can. But the key is that you don't have to.

The Slice made by Making Memories is unique in it's own way too. It weighs less than two pounds and is easily portable. And because it's cordless you can cut anywhere on any size media. It's definitely a machine for the “on-the-go” crafter.

So please share your comments below with us? Which do you like better and Why?