Fiskars Ambassador http://www.fiskateers.com/blog Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:23:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 en From the NorthEast to the NorthWest http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/14/from-the-northeast-to-the-northwest/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/14/from-the-northeast-to-the-northwest/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:23:40 +0000 Kelly Jo crops http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/14/from-the-northeast-to-the-northwest/ Fiskateers were gathering and wearing their orange!

While we were cropping away in the rainy NorthEast…

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Merlene, Tona and Jeannie were paperchasing in the Sunny (their words, not mine) NorthWest…

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I know that Maxine and a group of Fiskateers were croppin’ and Wendy Jo is croppin’ too!

Were You croppin’ this weekend?

I completed a scrapbook page, too.  I’ll share later.

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/14/from-the-northeast-to-the-northwest/feed/ The Easiest Way to go ‘Round the Corner! http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/11/the-easiest-way-to-go-round-the-corner/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/11/the-easiest-way-to-go-round-the-corner/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:38:31 +0000 Kelly Jo Tools Techniques http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/11/the-easiest-way-to-go-round-the-corner/ I think I have figured out the easiest way to go round the corner with Your Fiskars border punches, if I do say so myself.  Watch the video and let me know what You think.

One little note:  In the video I said that this technique will work with every Fiskars border punch, and it will.  But not every punch design looks good going ’round the corner.  For example, when You go ’round the corner with the effervescence border punch, it looks like an alien head.  Not good, unless that’s the look You are going for.
So what do You think, easy enough?
]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/11/the-easiest-way-to-go-round-the-corner/feed/ 1 Hour Challenge Winner! http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/1-hour-challenge-winner/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/1-hour-challenge-winner/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:23:35 +0000 Kelly Jo Challenges http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/1-hour-challenge-winner/ Thank You to everyone who took the 1 hour challenge.  I think this might be my new favorite way to scrap and I intend to create a layout inspired by the Crate ‘n Barrel catalog cover, as soon as I find some bright yellow buttons.

Congratulation to Tanya #5407!  Please email your address and phone number to me at kellyjo@fiskateers.com.  And I picked a random winner from all of Tanya’s comments to receive a goody pack, too.  Congrats to Lizzy #5926.  Email your deets to me, too!  And thanks for leaving some Fisk-a-Love in the gallery. :)

I’ll keep hosting challenges as long as You keep doing them.  So what kind of challenges do you like?

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/1-hour-challenge-winner/feed/ There’s Been a Gardening Emergency! http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/theres-been-a-gardening-emergency/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/theres-been-a-gardening-emergency/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:10:44 +0000 Kelly Jo Gardening http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/theres-been-a-gardening-emergency/ No vegetables are in danger, but Joe will not be able to join us in the chatroom tonight.  He has a new television series starting up and has to fly to Florida tonight to make some changes to the premier episode.  How exciting!  He has promised to reschedule and we can ask him all the details then.

I’ll still be in the chatroom if You’d like to join me.  8:30pm EST (Eastern time).

See You tonight!

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/09/theres-been-a-gardening-emergency/feed/ My Scrap Space http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/08/my-scrap-space/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/08/my-scrap-space/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:28:56 +0000 Kelly Jo My Life http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/08/my-scrap-space/ I am a brave soul for sharing this.  Keep in mind that both Ben and I are under the weather so we didn’t get much sleep last night.  That will explain the showered yet haggard look.

A few items of note as You watch the video:

  • The squeaky door has been silenced.
  • The window seat cushion is still unfinished.
  • Now is the perfect time to complete an ornament from 2005.

Thank You so much for the organizational tips and suggestions.  I still need to really organize my papers and ribbon, but at least I can sit at my desk and scrap!

I did find a few goodies to give away (don’t worry, I saved the 2005 ornament for myself) so I made 3 boxes with random stuff that will be shipped to Teresa #6857, Sue #2266 and Marla #3291.  Congrats, Ladies!  Please email your address AND phone number to me at kellyjo@fiskateers.com.

I’ll be posting the 1 hour challenge winners later today.  You can enter anytime before I draw the winner, and I think I’ll bring back the comment winner, too, so check out the entries and leave some Fisk-a-Love!

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/08/my-scrap-space/feed/ Spring Fever http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/05/spring-fever/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/05/spring-fever/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:24:59 +0000 Kelly Jo My Life Projects http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/05/spring-fever/ The past few days, the temps have climbed into the 40s (woo-hoo).  We have even seen that glowing fireball in the sky for a few brief moments.  That’s all it takes for me to catch the Spring Fever Bug.  And one of its symptoms… Spring Cleaning!

I’ve cleaned and scrubbed and washed and organized almost every room in this house.  Only one remains, my scraproom.  It’s time to dig in and really, really get it organized.

I’ve got a big plan, but it’s going to take all weekend and help from You!  I’ve got some trouble areas that I’m just not sure of the best way to organize them.  How do You store your clear stamps?  And what do You do with new stuff that You want to play with?  Do You have a ‘favorite’ organizational tip?  Please share with me.

While I’m organizing my space, I’m also going to be organizing my crop bag.  I got a desktop tote for Christmas that still has the tags on it.  It’s going to sit on my desk and be ready to go when I head out to crop.  What should I put in it?

I’ll post a video of my clean and organized scrap space at the end of the weekend, or at the end of this Spring cleaning, whichever comes first.

While I’m organizing, I’m sure to find some goodies that will need a good home so I’ll be drawing a random winner from the list of suggested organizational comments.

Thanks and wish me Luck!

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/05/spring-fever/feed/ He’s Coming Back! http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/03/hes-coming-back-2/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/03/hes-coming-back-2/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:42:42 +0000 Kelly Jo Gardening http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/03/hes-coming-back-2/ Joe Lamp’l (aka joe gardener) is back this year and he’s joining us for another chat next Tuesday, March 9th at 8:30pm EST (click here if You need help finding Your timezone).  Joe joined us last year for a fast paced chat filled with lots of great gardening tips.  We even learned about a natural deer repellent for the garden.

joe2hr.jpg Joe is a super smart garden guy.  His bio says… Joe Lamp’l, (aka joe gardener®) is the host of two National television shows: GardenSMART on PBS and DIY Network’s Fresh from the Garden. He’s also a syndicated columnist and author, including his latest book; The Green Gardener’s Guide; simple significant actions to protect and preserve the planet. Joe’s passion and work related to gardening and environmental stewardship through multiple media platforms has positioned him as one of the most recognized personalities in the “green” sector today.  Check out his blog at http://joegardener.typepad.com/dailycompost/

The past few years, we have purchased starter plants at our local nursery, but this year I want to get a jump start and I’m wondering how to start seeds indoors.  Hopefully Joe can help me out.  Are You growing a garden this year?  Bring Your questions to the chat for Joe.  To enter the chatroom, click here and please use your real name.
I’m going to look and see if I can find some Fiskars garden stuff to give away.  Think I have any?  You’ll have to join the chat to find out. ;)

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/03/03/hes-coming-back-2/feed/ 1 Hour Challenge http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/26/1-hour-challenge/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/26/1-hour-challenge/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:52:58 +0000 Kelly Jo Challenges http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/26/1-hour-challenge/ I had a lot of stuff going on this week.  Everything seemed to be due at the same time and in typical fashion, I kept procrastinating.  Although I think I work better under pressure, the pressure can sometimes become stressful and overwhelming.  When this happens to me, thoughts seem to bounce around in my head and I have a hard time focusing.  I recognized that I was getting overwhelmed and instead of allowing it to spiral, I decided to step back and do something relaxing, and for me that’s crafting.

I do something crafty every week, but I haven’t created a scrapbook page in a while so I decided to scrapbook for 1 uninterrupted hour.  It was Fisk-a-Fabulous!  I pulled the first set of photos that inspired me, selected the first papers that I saw that matched, and sat for 1 hour just playing.  Some of You shared the moment with me on the message board and have already seen the finished product in the gallery.

So now I have a challenge for You.  Set aside 1 hour of uninterrupted scrap time.  You can select Your photos before You start, but once you sit down and start scrappin’, enjoy the uninterrupted time and have fun playing.  If You are looking for a little inspiration, use the new Crate & Barrrel catalog cover as inspiration.  I just love the fun colors on the clean white.  Very Springy!

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When the hour is up, stop and enjoy your results.  Upload your scrapbook page to the gallery and leave a comment here with a link.  You have until Monday, March 8th.  I’m sure You can find one hour over the next 9+ days, especially with Rebecca hosting the on-line crop this weekend and all.  The only rule… remember to enjoy the process and relax.

Now for the winners of the Little Yellow Bicycle page kits.  Congratulations to Tina #3612 (Generation Z), Carissa #6971 (Lucky Me) and Jen #2794 (Fresh Print Clothesline).  Email me your address and phone number to kellyjo@fiskateers.com to claim your prize!

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/26/1-hour-challenge/feed/ Some New Little Yellow Bicycle http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/20/some-new-little-yellow-bicycle/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/20/some-new-little-yellow-bicycle/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:30:26 +0000 Kelly Jo Contests Projects http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/20/some-new-little-yellow-bicycle/ I’ve shared before how Lucky I am that Little Yellow Bicycle has it’s office right here in Connecticut!  I recently attended another make ‘n take night at New England Scrapbook Company with Thom, Sharon Ann and Lori.  There new lines are so beautiful.

The first page uses Fresh Print Clothesline.  I added a photo of me and Emily from Mother’s Day 2008.  (I was pregnant with Benjamin in this photo.)  I love all the soft colors and vintage feel to this line.  This page kit comes with a whole sheet of cardstock stickers.
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The next line is called Lucky Me.  Sharon Ann was inspired to create this line because she has a knack for finding four-leaf clovers, I guess that makes her lucky.  I’m lucky, too, and I added photos from last St Patty’s Day to show You why.  This page kit comes with tons of extra clear cuts.  (Keep reading to find out how You might be Lucky.)
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And the third line is Generation Z.  Love all the graphics and these photos of Ben were just a perfect match!  And this page kits comes with a whole sheet of very rockin’ cardstock stickers.
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I just love these new lines and I love Little Yellow Bicycle.  And LYB is very generous, too.

So, would You like to win a page kit?  I have one of each to share.  To enter, leave a comment here with which line You would like to win.  Be sure to include your Fiskateer number!

I hope You are Lucky!

]]> http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/20/some-new-little-yellow-bicycle/feed/ I Sewed a Skirt for Barbie! http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/17/i-sewed-a-skirt-for-barbie/ http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/17/i-sewed-a-skirt-for-barbie/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:01:10 +0000 Kelly Jo My Life Sewing http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/17/i-sewed-a-skirt-for-barbie/ After Emily’s request to sew something for her Barbie and a batting of her big blue eyes, I could not disappoint.

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  • I cut some scrap orange fabric into 7 pie shaped pieces.
  • I sewed them together lengthwise (from waist to hem) leaving the ends open
  • I then sewed the hem
  • Next I folded down the waist over a very thin piece of elastic and sewed
  • Then I pulled the elastic to fit a little snug around Barbie’s very small waist and finally sewed the two open ends of the skirt together

I know there are easier ways to make a skirt for Barbie, but I was actually trying out an idea that I had in my head on how to make a skirt for Emily and maybe even myself.  Seems that my tiny prototype was a big success!

And Yes, I realize that Barbie now needs a matching top.  But orange and green Do go together!

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