Stitching on Paper + Floss Storage

Hey peeps! I have a sneak peek of tomorrow's video for you and it's sooooo much fun. It's all about cross stitching on paper. But first - I must RAGE about floss storage. 

When I started stitching in the late 1900s, the American made floss storage systems were top notch. Now they are absolute trash. I was stitching last month and got so angry at the absolute garbage that's out there, I asked on Facebook for suggestions, and my friend Dana came through for me, with this incredible company from the UK, which you will see in my video tomorrow - absolutely amazing. All of my problems have been solved. The bobbins are PRINTED with both the color and the number so they will never come up, each bobbin stands straight up with space around it and the print is HUGE. Easy to see, easy to grab, and incredibly satisfying to look at. My entire DMC collection is now in this system.

First I found this ADORBS grouping of Raccoon patterns and could not resist - they are perfectly sized for these stitching dies that come with a few different sizes of hoops and canvas and have the fabric die that goes underneath. So cute and easy to stitch on. 

But I had to include my other yard visitors as well, so I used this possum pattern with the same dies.

Then I have a third project which I'll save for my video tomorrow so be sure you are subscribed! You'll see more about the floss organizer too.

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VIDEO: Watercoloring Complex Images + Crafty Destash Boxes

Hey peeps! I have an easy way for you to break down complex scenic stamps you want to paint today in a quick, no voiceover video. Just watch the upper right of the screen for tips on painting this gorgeous desert scene. 

I hear a lot from people about where to start on very detailed scenic stamps, so this was a great opportunity to share some tips on making it easy.

But first - I have more HUGE crafty de-stash boxes to offer. I'd estimate each medium flat rate box has $750-$1000 worth of stamps and dies in them. If paying by Venmo, the prices are below. If Paypal, you will need to cover the fees.

I have several that are mostly dies and those are a bit more:

1. Stamps/stamp and die combos $160 
2. Extremely die heavy boxes that are almost exclusively standalone dies $200 (these are easily $1K + of dies)

These include shipping. But if you'd like to partake, please sign up here - it will be first come, first served, so do not send payment until I notify you that you've claimed a box!

Second - there's a Christmas in July sale happening here - 20% off, no coupon needed.

Finally - everyone is asking me how to help people affected in the flooding - so I wanted to give you a trusted list. You can find that here. 

So without further ado, here is the video!

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CURRENT COUPON CODES

10% off stamps, stencils and dies at TRHD here with UNDERSTANDBLUE

15% off anything at Glassboard Studio  - UNDERSTANDBLUE.

OLO MARKER

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Long Time No See - Upcoming Highland Cow Video

Hi friends! Sorry I've been away. Life happens, as you know. Hopefully you are following me on YouTube - I've been staying active there but haven't had time to do both, but I'm back!

I have a little furry Highland Cow for you today, with the video of this card coming on Tuesday at 9 AM so don't miss it. I'll have another video for you this weekend as well.

For the background I used this barbed wire embossing folder and some Tea Dye Oxide with direct to paper to highlight the wire. 

Then I painted each piece of the little Highland Cow with Daniel Smith watercolor and glued it together before putting it on the card. You'll see the full watercolor process on Tuesday.

Hope you've been doing well. Loveyameanit.

CURRENT COUPON CODES

10% off stamps, stencils and dies at TRHD here with UNDERSTANDBLUE

15% off anything at Glassboard Studio  - UNDERSTANDBLUE.

OLO MARKER

10% off the whole store at A Colorful Life Designs - LydiaFan10

Arkon Mounts -  - 20% off sitewide with code UNDERSTANDBLUE