Kiss and Rolo Candy Pencil
These adorable pencils are actually a cleverly disguised Rolo candy with a Hershey's Kiss tip! These are very very easy to make and so cute! Great idea for teachers!
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Alligator Valentine
This alligator was easy to make and his heart scales add just the right amount of detail. Enjoy him as a simple card, or to hang inside a book as a bookmark for kids or teachers.
Heart Top Box
This super easy treat box has a heart shaped window and top. A great last minute box to make.
January 29, 30 Classes
As mentioned in last week's classes, there will be NO CLASSES this week. I will be at the CHA Show in Anaheim, CA. Have a wonderful week and take this opportunity to check out the Videos here on the Craft Room, or take some time going through past classes.
Pressure Settings
Spring isn’t here yet, but if you saw my closet you would all be telling me, “Tatum, it’s time to do some spring cleaning”! The problem is that as soon as I throw something away, it’s just a few short weeks or days later that I need it again. This happens with clothes, recipes, newspapers, you name it — I hate throwing things away but I struggle to keep it all organized! In my attempt to do some spring cleaning on my computer here at work, I was able to find a document on the pressure settings that I use for specific materials. I was also pleasantly surprised when Amanda pointed out to me that we have a similar document with many more materials and they are all neatly organized.
Making Shaped Cards
Often when I am talking to people on our designer chat or through email they are wanting to make a shaped card but don't know how. So I've had in mind for a while now to make a video on creating shaped cards. They are just so easy and so fun that I think even beginners will be able to master the few simple steps.
Texas and Chicago Retreats Announced!!
Why not sign up for one of our Pazzles Retreats today! Click here to see the dates and registration information for the Dallas/Arlington retreat and the Chicago retreat!
Exploding Card
Many of you have seen this card (okay, not this exact card, but one like it) in the booth during the 2011 conventions. I had told you that I would put it up as a project sometime and guess what? It's sometime. *smile*
Classes-January 22 & 23
In this week's class we will be learning how to create pop up cards. We will have fun learning to pop up words to add something fun and special to your cards or even a surprise on a layout. Don't forget, there are now THREE class times available. Find the time that works best for you by looking at the Time Zone Conversion chart. Remember, class times and days have changed, so be sure and check the chart on Klo's Classroom. If you haven't had a chance to join us before, just go to Klo's Classroom, click on Enter the Classroom and log in as a Guest at class time.
January Challenge Winner
This was another FABULOUS CHALLENGE. It was so wonderful to see people stretching outside of their comfort zone to try something they hadn't done before. If you haven't seen the different projects that were put up, be sure and jump on over to check it out in the January Challenge folder. Congratulations to our winner, wranglersport. She stepped out of the box and tried the Photo Cut Tool for the first time. Then she put it on a layout to make it even more fabulous. If you want to try the Photo Cut tool, you can learn about it here, with a video from Christine, or go to Klo's Classroom and watch Class #10 from the January 6-9, 2012 Marathon of Classes. So what are you waiting for? Even if you didn't submit an entry to the challenge, you can still take the challenge and try something new to you today. We'd still love to see it.
Adobe Illustrator Beta Round 1 ...
A few weeks ago we asked for volunteers to test our new Adobe Illustrator plugin and help us work out the bugs and make suggestions for improvements. We have selected a group of lucky individuals for our first round of beta testing so if you volunteered to join the beta team make sure to check your email (and your spam folder) to see if you were selected! If you weren't don't be discouraged, we will be inviting more people to join the beta team as we get closer to launch so keep checking your email! If you would like to volunteer to be part of the beta click here to find out the requirements and how to sign up!
Pesky Title Problems
I love, love, love collecting fonts! In fact, I have so many fonts that I needed to take some of them off of my computer. :) Who wouldn't love to have a collection of fonts to choose from? Especially since we can use any True Type Font with our Inspiration cutter. I imagine most of you wanted to make words and titles almost from the moment you took your machine out of the box.
Lantern
It’s a new year full of new promise and experiences. Embrace the New Year! I hope that you enjoy creating this lantern for your own home décor, or for friends who could use a little “light” in their lives with the beginning of 2012.
Classes-PLEASE READ-changes
For those that were unable to attend the marathon of classes last weekend, you may not have heard of the day and time changes. So here is the Official Announcement. There are now going to be THREE classes each week. Sunday class will now start at 7pm CST, we have added a Monday morning class that starts at 5am CST and the Tuesday class has been moved to Monday at 1pm CST. We hope with these changes, that we will get into your time zone during normal waking hours and hopefully at least one evening hour, this is WORLD WIDE, but be sure and check out the TIME TABLE for corresponding time.
Blinking Lights
It’s pretty easy to get discouraged when it comes to technology. In a fast paced world we expect everything to run at lightning speed. However, that’s not always the case when it seems technology can often times have a mind of its own.
What are you waiting for?
Are you still sitting on the fence trying to decide whether you want to go to a Pazzles Retreat? Dates for Texas and Chicago have been decided! Read what some of the ladies who attended the first retreat said afterward: "I can’t thank the pazzles team enough for such a great time, I’ve had my machine for 3yrs and use it almost everyday and still learned alot of things I did not know, All of the ladies were wonderful and I made a whole room full of new friends that I know I will be friends with forever, it was so nice to put faces to names I’ve only seen on yahoo groups and in Klos class. Thank you to Klo and Chris and the whole pazzles team."
Ruffles and Pleats Cards
I love ruffles and pleats. They can soften a project that is too stark and add class to something that is too simple. Usually, I use fabric ruffled ribbons to add to my projects. But pretty as the ruffled and pleated fabric trims are, they can be a costly addition to my design. Recently I decided to try my hand at making my own ruffled and pleated ribbon out of paper.
Monthly Flip Calendar
January is the month of new beginnings and organization. That usually means you need a few new calendars around the house. This pretty flip calendar will add a designer flair to your office or craft room.
Marathon of Classes January 6-9
The marathon of classes will begin at 1:00pm CST on Friday, January 6, 2012. We will start the first class with the very basics and a little bit of an overview of some of the things that we will be doing throughout the weekend. Each class will last about an hour. Then we will take a break. At the end of each class, I will tell you what time the next class starts, plus it will be posted on the classroom wall. (Generally between 1 and 3 hour break) I will also post each recorded class at the end of each class, so if you miss one, you can watch it right a way.
Cutter Glide and Your Blade
I’ll admit that almost all of my knives I use for preparing dinner at home need to be sharpened. I could barely cut through a tomato last night for dinner which got me thinking about the Inspiration blades. Yes, even though I may go home at the end of the day, my brain is still “Pazzling”. With a job this fun, it’s a pretty easy thing to do! To extend the life of your blade and get better cutting results, you’ll have to check out our Cutter Glide product.
What Did You Resolve?
What were your resolutions this year? Did you resolve to learn more about your Pazzles Inspiration and the Inspiration Studio Software? Did you promise to make the most of your incredible machine and its potential to help you create fantastic projects? Did you schedule in time to take full advantage of your Craft Room membership by watching videos and doing the projects? Why not register for one of the Pazzles Retreats? How about reaching all those goals in one fantastic, fun filled weekend? You will make new friends and learn new skills. Leave the hubby and kids at home or bring them along. (Most of the retreats will be held in great activity-oriented locations.) Let the maid clean up the room and the chef do the cooking. You will never regret investing your time in one of these events. Click here to learn more about the upcoming retreats! Craft Room members- registration opens to the public in just a few days. Our first retreat filled up in two weeks. Be sure to take advantage of your membership by registering before the is no more room.
Paper Quilting
Are you like me? Do you hate to throw away even the smallest piece of paper? I just can't bear to toss those nice strips of paper left over from projects. They are too small to cut anything out of but still...they might be useful! Of course, I can use them as borders and under edges of frames but I seem to manage to accumulate more than I can use. In today's Tricky Tuesday I am going to show you how a quilt project inspired me to find a way to use those strips of paper.
January Challenge
Happy New Year! In the spirit of New Year's Resolutions this month's challenge is to try something new with your Pazzle's machine. It doesn't matter what you do as long as it's something you've never tried before. If you need help with the how to's of your project, make sure to check out the awesome Craft Room video tutorials or the archives in Klo's Classroom. This is the perfect challenge for a beginner who has never cut their first project or the master who needs to step out of their own comfort zone. If you are new to Pazzles and don't know about our challenges, go to the Challenge page and read all about it. When you get your project done, be sure and put it in the January Challenge Folder.
Classes-January 1 and 3
Just a reminder, No classes this week...but get ready for the MARATHON OF CLASSES starting next Friday, January 6, 2012. We will be starting a 1pm CST. Happy New Year to everyone.