Paper Fidget Spinner Birthday Card + FREE files

Who hasn't heard of a Fidget Spinner? 

Pretty sure if you have a child at home or know any kids you have! 

Well, both my kids and all their friends seem to be obsessed with this latest craze. So I thought it would be "cool" to create a paper spinner that I could use on a card that they and their friends would love. 

Here is a card I made using the files I created for one of my son's friends. And, today is your lucky day too because I'm giving them away to my followers for FREE! I knew this card would be a hit because my kids absolutely LOVED it and wanted me to make them one too 😍 

For those of you that want to see how this super easy interactive card was put together, I would love for you to watch my video tutorial and while you're there give me a 👍and subscribe to my You Tube Channel!

Click →HERE to watch in HD!

And for those that WANT this FREE file
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Before you download...

Please READ My free files RULES!!!

1. If you choose to download all I ask is you become a follower of my blog or any other social media link.
2. Note my files are for personal use only! (Personal use means... only for you to use (no trading, no selling, or sharing of my files... let me do that!) 
3. If you want to share this file, send your friends over to my blog for the download. 
4. I'm OK with people sharing my files on their own sites as long as there is a direct link back to this blog...Give credit where credit is due! (a message to me would also be appreciated)

If you would like to donate, (click the 👉DONATE button on the sidebar) I will happily accept any amount you see fit. No pressure at all either :) It will just make my day that someone wants to support my passion.

Click → HERE for your FREE SVG Paper Spinner File

Click → HERE for your FREE Silhouette Studio File

Hope you enjoy making your own DIY Paper Fidget Spinners to play with or to embellish a card like I did. Your kids will think you are the coolest and so will their friends!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Linking up with:

Simon Says Stamp: Touchy Feely
Paru's Card Making Challenge - June

SUPPLIES 

To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!

Simon Says Clear Stamps IT'S NO SECRET SSS101630 Shop at: SSS	Hampton Art Stamp Perfect tool - Discontinued Shop at: AMZ	Misti Stamp Tool Original Size Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Neodymium Block Magnet Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Black & Decker HG1300 Dual Temperature Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ	My Favorite Things SPIN AND SLIDE DISCS 13755 Shop at: SSS	WOW! Embossing Powder Ultra High 15ml-Clear Gloss Shop at: AMZ
Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Sizzix Big Shot Kick STANDARD CUTTING PADS 1 Pair 655093 Shop at: SSS	Sizzix Big Shot Magnetic Platform Shop at: AMZ	Scotch Quick-Drying Tacky Glue 4Oz Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Adhesive Paint INK41511 Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Quilled Creations PRECISION TIP Empty Applicator Bottle 317 Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Silhouette Pick Me Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents, 2-Ounce Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Silhouette Cameo 3 Shop at: AMZ	Recollections White Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs Shop at: AMZ	Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite Punch Shop at: SSS | AMZ	We R Memory Keepers Nesting Circles Die Set Shop at: SSS | AMZ
The Official Anti-Anxiety 360 Spinner Shop at: AMZ

Simple DIY Stamping Tool

Hey All!

Today I want to share with you this quick stamping tool I whipped up in under 10 minutes!
What does this tool do you may ask? Well, it allows you to stamp an image multiple times in the exact same spot, just in case the ink didn't go on dark enough or crisp enough that first time!

I have wanted to get myself the MISTI tool for the longest time. But, with the plummeting Canadian Dollar and the outrageous shipping costs I thought I would hold off for now.  In the mean time the DIYer in me decided to make something that could get me started. For the amount of stamping I do this is perfect for me and it is for my own personal use! So with supplies I had around the house I made my self this really Simple DIY Stamping Tool.

I have put together a video tutorial for those that would like to make something similar :)

Here are the supplies I used in case you missed it in the video:
CD case
grid paper
page protector or/laminator
craft fun foam
adhesive
pliers
scissors
paper slicer

Hope this has inspired you to try stamping and maybe even create you own little stamping tool!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

DIY Growth Chart Ruler + Video Tutorial

Hey Everyone!

I am super excited to share with you my latest DIY project, a growth chart ruler! I have been wanting to make one forever. I can't believe it took me this long! In fact I had wood stashed in my garage for years... it is actually one piece of a bi-fold door that I kept from when we built our house over 10 years ago! Talk about hoarding, I know right!?!

A friend from work (hey Katie!) had asked me if I could cut out some numbers for her to create a growth chart ruler on my silhouette. Of course I said yes, but at the time I had way too much other stuff going on. Fast forward a couple of months and finally I had sometime this past week to work on it. So since I was making a template for her, I thought why not make one for myself.  Finally I could check it off my to do list!

There are many ways to make these growth chart rulers but I wanted mine to last forever as a family keepsake and treasure, not sure how vinyl was going to hold up over the years and that is why I chose to do it like I did. I am SO happy with how it turned out and how simple it was to make. The hardest part was being patient and waiting for things to dry! 

For this tutorial I thought I would try doing things a little differently. Rather than having tons of pictures, I decided to create a little video! Hope you find this step by step instructional video helpful on creating your own growth chart. I used the paint, vinyl, paint, peel technique all the time (PVPP) and wanted to show you exactly how it works.

I have to apologize in advance as you may need to pause the video as it is jammed packed with great tips and I didn't want the video to be super long! So with out further adieu, hope enjoy my first ever You Tube video... and as they say all the time on You Tube "please give me a thumbs up if you liked my video and leave me a comment"!

Here is the list of supplies I used:

• Wood (piece of a bi-fold door re purposed)
• Modpodge
• Acrylic paint
• Foam roller and brush (could use a paint brush as well)
• Paper plates (for paint an Modpodge, easy clean up)
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Vinyl (cheap kind that you can line drawers with, got mine at the dollar store)
• Silhouette Machine (to cut out the growth chart)
• FREE file from the Silhouette School (see details below)
• Heat gun or blow drier (if you are impatient like me ;)
• Hanging hardware
• OPTIONAL: stain or paint for the wood (If you choose do this, prep your wood by using the stain or paint before starting this tutorial. VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure you sand your wood lightly if using a stain before applying the Modpodge, this will give the Modpodge something to grab on to, or it may all peel off!)

For those of you with a Silhouette Machine, Melissa from the Silhouette School has the growth chart ruler Studio cut file for FREE on her blog! While you're there check out some of her amazing tutorials and projects :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

PS. For those of you wondering why Modpodge? Well I had lots of it around, and it is the perfect top coat sealer. Plus it gave the wood a natural look that I was going for!