I don't know about you but I just love getting goodies in the post, so I was delighted when the items we that had ordered from Little Birdie Crafts arrived. I couldn't wait to open the box. and wow, what a delight. As you can see in the video below the items are just lovely. We bought lots of flowers to stock up our supply and they are just gorgeous. I must admit, we were a … [Read more...] about Little Birdie Crafts Stash Reveal
Why We Don’t Use the ScanNCut Fabric Support Sheet (& What We Use Instead)
If you cut fabric with the ScanNCut, then you are probably already aware of the Hight Tack Fabric Support Sheet. For those that aren't aware, it's basically a sheet of sticky plastic that is applied onto a Standard Mat in order to make the mat stickier so that fabric can adhere to it better. Fabric needs to be on a nice sticky surface in order for it to cut well with the … [Read more...] about Why We Don’t Use the ScanNCut Fabric Support Sheet (& What We Use Instead)
Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut with your ScanNCut Machine
One of the biggest problems we faced when we started using our ScanNCut was trying to get a perfect cut. This is understandable since there are many factors to consider like blade depth, blade quality, pressure setting, cut speed, and even the quality of the mat that can affect the cut. It can be tricky when you first start out, so much so that you may even cut through your … [Read more...] about Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut with your ScanNCut Machine
Book Lovers Junk Journal Flip Through.
I really love making these large junk journals that I learnt to make from Mrs Cogs Crafts Mega-zine Course on Etsy. This journal is a mixture of the Book Lovers Junk Journal kit from My Porch Prints, along with the addition of Jane Austen and tea time ephemera. I chose this theme for my granddaughter Ishta who is an avid reader, loves tea and is a huge fan of Jane Austen. I … [Read more...] about Book Lovers Junk Journal Flip Through.
How to Mass Make Word Labels For Junk Journals
Have you ever thought of dressing up your word labels? Up until now I would just print out the words I wanted to used in a journal, ink the edges and either pop them in an envelope or paste them onto the page or tag. Well, I was making a journal recently and decided to add a border to my word labels. Now you can use this method to mass make a large number of … [Read more...] about How to Mass Make Word Labels For Junk Journals
A Flip Through of my Mega-zine Junk Journals
This is a flip through of my very large junk journals based on the Mega-Zine Course by Mrs Cogs Crafts. My first journal was the Herb Garden journal for my daughter Varinia. I enjoyed the process so much that it was quickly followed by the Sunflower junk journal for my granddaughter Ayla ,and the Enchanted Forest junk journal for my granddaughter Ce'Nedra. I am currently … [Read more...] about A Flip Through of my Mega-zine Junk Journals
Zoom Precision Bracelet Making Kit – ScanNCut Tutorial & Review
If you read our previous post, you would have already seen the selection of new accessories from Zoom Precision - the makers of the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool. This is a tool that allows you to engrave with your ScanNCut, Cricut or Silhouette machines. (Note that you have to buy a different tool for each machine as each machine is set up differently.) One of the new … [Read more...] about Zoom Precision Bracelet Making Kit – ScanNCut Tutorial & Review
Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
If you are a regular watcher of our YouTube videos or reader of our blog, you may have seen our demo and review of the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool. This is a tool that allows anyone with a ScanNCut, Silhouette, Cameo or Cricut die cutting machine to engrave on aluminum, acrylic, acetate, leather, copper and more. I have had so much fun using this tool and I'm pretty sure you … [Read more...] about Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
Quilted Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Fast & Easy!
As is the tradition here at Alanda Craft, we have to make a yearly Christmas table runner tutorial. So this is our contribution for 2021. If you want to see the others just click the links below. And yes, 2019 is missing - can't even think why we didn't do one that year but there you go! 2016 Christmas Table Runner Tutorial 2017 Christmas Table Runner Tutorial 2018 … [Read more...] about Quilted Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Fast & Easy!
Get Ready for Halloween – 6 Easy Halloween Projects
Our readers in the US will no doubt be gearing up to get projects started for Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas. Here in Australia we don't really celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are those who do hold Halloween parties, after all any excuse for a get together with friends and family for a bite to eat and a few drinks is always welcome, but very few go … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Halloween – 6 Easy Halloween Projects