The blog with the split personality! A mix of General Humor & How-To posts with a heavy dose of Crafts to inform and entertain! (For CRAFTS/CARDS click on Dropdown Archive, Index By Topic page or Search for Gale's Galleries!) See also my new "Secrets To Success" Pages! Be sure to check out my new YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/c/GaleThompson *Look for exclusive posts on @darbycreekdiaries on Instagram!*
Thought I'd share some past favorite projects for Halloween while there's still time to make! All of projects are linked below photos--all on blog (most with supplies linked), but many have Youtube tutorials as well! Enjoy!
It's that time again! Sadly, this will be my last post for this wonderful hop as I want to give someone else who loves Lawn Fawn an opportunity to participate.
This group is awesome and I've learned so much! I will miss it, but it's time for me to try new challenges (after my shoulder replacement surgery next week...boo!)
These treat bags are stinkin' cute and easy to make! The link to the YouTube tutorial is below for all the details. (I hope you will consider subscribing while you're there!) BTW, Lawn Fawn is sponsoring a $25 gift card to one lucky commenter at one of the stops! Winner will be announced 10/23.
Here are the supplies I used (AFIL- Thank you!!)
I'm preparing some tutorials for while my arm is in a sling and I have a talented friend doing a guest spot, so stay tuned!!
I'm so happy to be part of the Lawn Fawn Fan's Summer Giveaway Hop! For a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Not Too Shabby Stamps, just go to the Youtube videos and comment. The more videos you comment on, the more entries.
Here is the tutorial-- The supplies are linked (afil--thank you!!) below...
Here's the card:
Here are the supplies:)
Hope you are well and staying safe!! See you again soon!!
Welcome Earthlings! I hope this finds you safe and well! It's sure been a ride hasn't it? Today I'm excited to be a part of the Craft Collab's Pear Blossom EZ-Light Hop! There is a drawing, open internationally, so check out the instructions in the description box of the YouTube tutorial!
The light sets are the easiest to use in the industry and I can't recommend highly enough! I also added a mini action wobble so the little guy could float around in space! All of the supplies are linked below (afil- Thank you so much!) Here is the YouTube tutorial--I hope you will please consider subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing with your friends!
Here is the supply list:
I hope you will try these lights out and send a card to someone and make their day! Until next time! (Take care and stay safe!) Gale
The " Just Cards" Hop theme this month is "Out of this World!" My card features the Lawn Fawn Reveal Wheel Die Set & Add-ons, Reveal Wheel Sentiments and a fun action wobbler! Enjoy!
All of the supplies are photo linked below (afil).
Please visit the other stops as I know they will be great!
Here is the full tutorial! Please consider subscribing while you are there!!:)
Here are the other stops on the hop!
Eriin:: https://youtu.be/aVvnCPKj9ZM Adrian: https://youtu.be/_uDL-V8pfxk Mike: https://youtu.be/xQd4JdMniWk Terri: https://youtu.be/tpN7mKkUXiM Gale: https://youtu.be/kKQKESIPvTM Teresa: https://youtu.be/rvErA1ZWGYg Here are the supply links! I really appreciate it if you purchase through these as I get a small commission at no cost to you! Thank you!
Hello again!
As promised, here is a look at some of the create 'n takes from the Simon Says Create! event last weekend. All of the products that are available (some were sneak peeks) are linked below if you're in a shopping mood! Due to my slow learning curve (and large product listing) they are linked to Simon Says Stamps, but these and other products are available for browsing at the store links down the right margin. These help support the blog at no cost to you whatsoever....
Let's start in the back and go L-R: If you click on photo you can see a larger image.
Chibitronics Battery-operated light up card. The candle lights up. This is a lot less complicated than I originally thought and fun!
Wow! Double-sided adhesive with glitter stripes. I just guesstimated the widths as they were about to close for lunch when there was finally a seat at the table. Stamps from Wow! "Born to Sparkle" set.
Cas-ual Fridays Die-cut thanks, stamp "Full on Floral" background, make a 1" split, flip that middle piece over to show plain side, pop up with foam tape.
Newton's Nook Birthday card using Copic Markers and "Newton Loves Cake" stamp set and dies.
Concord & 9thFeatures their new super simple "Floral Fill-In" patterned papers and stencils that work together allowing for you to choose any color combo you want.
Sizzix Easy and cute Cupcake Fold It! die card.
Middle row L-R:
Gelli Plate Do it yourself print making plate usable with any paints, dyes or whatever. These tags were made with Distress Oxide Inks.
Sizzix Happy Birthday Drop In Die set. This set is reasonably priced and easy once you get the hang of it.
Right At Home Layered floral stamps from their "Bunny Hugs" set.
Lawn Fawn Scalloped Box Pop Up Die on Perfectly Plaid cardstock. Stamped with Versamark Onyx black ink using "Elphie Selfie" set and colored in with Copic markers.
Waffle Flower Ink blending on Misti tool with Stitched Cacti stamp set. Mama Elephant Big impact with just blowing watercolors through a straw. Stamped with "Hello Friend Wishes" set.
Hero Arts Peacock Layer Stamps and Die set using Hero Arts coordinating ink cube pack.
Sugar Pea Designs Stamping on fabric bag with Walnut Stain distress ink (and it didn't leak through!) The stamp set we used was a sneak peak, but I linked similar ones below.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention some of the other great tables that didn't have open seats at the right time for me: Neat & Tangled, WPlus9 and Altenewto name a few.