Bluebird of Happiness Baby Shower Video

In this episode of the WCK All-Star Designers Spring Series, I share an idea for combining products from Makin's Clay®, Rit Dye®,  Smoothfoam™, Halcraft®, DecoArt®, JudiKins, Westcott® and AdTech to create a baby room banner - view the episode here:

http://whencreativityknocks.com/mycraftspace/m/videos/view/All-Star-Designers-Spring-Series-Bluebird-of-Happiness-Baby-Shower

Faux Succulents & Tiered Plate Centerpiece with Jonathan Fong!

In this week's WCK All-Star Designers Spring Series amazing designer Jonathan Fong shows us how to create a great tiered plate centerpiece painted with DecoArt's Americana Decor Chalky Paint (LOVE it!) and clever faux succulent party favors with Makin's Clay® - you can view it here:

http://whencreativityknocks.com/mycraftspace/m/videos/view/All-Star-Designers-Spring-Series-Tiered-Plate-Centerpiece

Lost in the Moment Valentine Spinner Card

You can find instructions on how to create this Valentine spinner card in this week's Cindi's Simple Solutions at When Creativity Knocks.   Featuring TaDa Creative Studios papers, Blumenthal Lansing buttons, Clearsnap inks, and KellyCraft Jimbo Lojik stamps.

Gobble, Gobble with Smoothfoam, Rit & Blumenthal Lansing

The second episode in the WCK All-Star Designers' Holiday Season is now live on the WCK site - Ana Araujo shares her cute idea for a Turkey treat holder  made with Smoothfoam™,  Rit Dye® and Blumenthal Lansing buttons!

http://whencreativityknocks.com/mycraftspace/m/videos/view/Mason-Jar-Turkey-Centerpiece

WCK's All-Star Designers' Holiday Series has Begun!

http://whencreativityknocks.com/mycraftspace/m/videos/view/Glow-In-The-Dark-Ghost-Card

When Creativity Knocks is excited to share the first episode in the All-Star Designers' Holiday Series - This week Judi Watanabe of JudiKins shares here adorable Halloween card featuring a glow-in-the-dark Makin's Clay® accent.   In the coming weeks Judi, Jonathan Fong, Mark Montano, Ana Araujo and I will be sharing many more creative holiday projects.

Special thanks to the great sponsors of this event Rit®, Blumenthal Lansing®, Smoothfoam™, Beacon Adhesives®, Makin's Clay®, Spellbinders®, Etchall®, Clearsnap® and JudiKins®.  If you sign up to receive the Creative Journal Newsletter on the WCK site you are entered to win one of 8 prize packages full of products from our sponsors!

Slide Bracelets from Cousin®

My latest product review for When Creativity Knocks is a review of the new slide bracelet program from Cousin®.   

I also created a customized bracelet as part of my review, and the instructions are included.   For more inspiration from Designers featuring these slide bracelets - check out the Designer Craft Blog Connection link in the right column - last week many of the Designers shared fantastic ideas!

Here's the link - http://whencreativityknocks.com/mycraftspace/m/articles/view/Slide-Bracelet-Program-by-Cousin

To create your own slide bracelet - check out the selection of options at a Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts near you - Cindi

Gargoyle Puzzle Box

The latest episode of Behind These Eyes on When Creativity Knocks is one of my favorite recent projects!  I couldn't wait to design something unique and fun with JudiKin's Gargoyle Cube stamp - and this puzzle and storage box was the result.  

Why not use your stamps to create something beyond a card or scrapbook page today? - Cindi

Snowflake Lights with JudiKins & Spellbinders

In the latest episode of WCK, we share how to use Spellbinders & JudiKins products to create sparkling snowflake lights for your holiday decorating - you can watch it here.

My newest product review is also live - JudiKins Diamond Glaze.

And finally, for today at least, here's my latest Cindi's Simple Solutions project for WCK - Countdown to Christmas night shirts or t-shirts featuring the KellyCraft Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Tulip Fabric Markers from I Love to Create! 

I hope you are inspired to Cre8time for a little holiday crafting soon! - Cindi

Spooky Treats for the Season

This week on WCK we've got a fun purple people eater sleep mask we taped on site at Crafted at the Port of LA recently.  This was a fun project to design and Ana came up with a clever twist using a wash cloth - and thanks to Rit for sponsoring!

My latest book review is Bead Soup by Lori Anderson - tasty creative goodness! 

And thanks to my mom - who says she's not creative at all - but secretly has a creative side hiding somewhere in there - for this cute idea for a candy corn frame!   Find how how I used Makin's Clay, Plaid paints, and Judikin's Diamond Glaze to create this Cindi's Simple Solution project here! 

*Yes, that's my son in costume as Hannibal Lecter - and yes, I meant for the yellow wordsin the stamped title and text to say OR ME EAT! - I'm twisted that way hahaha ;-) - Hope everyone had a happy Halloween! - Cindi

Back to School Crafting - Designer Crafts Blog Connection Blog Hop

Summer is passing by at what seems like lightening speed this year.  It's August 1st and time for another Designer Craft Blog Connection Blog Hop! This month's theme is crafting with back to school items.  I've been trying to get caught up from a whirlwind trip to Chicago for CHA in the midst of summer vacation plans with my family.  This super simple project is something I originally created for When Creativity Knocks as part of my Simple Solutions series, but thought I'd share it here for those who missed it.   It's a fun way to say hello to a new teacher or wish a friend who is a teacher good luck in the new school year.

Be sure to click the Designer Craft Blog Connection logo in the column on the right to see what the other creative designers have whipped up for you.   

The card was created with the Nikki Sivils Henry's Brilliance 6x6 pad and red cardstock.   Creating the faux wax seal was super simple.   Melt a broken crayon in a melting pot, pour onto patterned paper.  Ink a stamp with Versamark ink, then impress into hot wax.  Let cool and carefully lift.

Until next time, happy crafting and remember to "Dare to be Different!  - Cindi

A Book Review, CHA's Hot 20 and More from WCK

This week on WCK I reviewed Kristen Robinson's Tales of Adornment - find out what I thought of here.

For my Simple Solutions article this week, I share my thoughts of CHA's Hot 20 from the Innovations Sneak Peek event. 

Ana shares a cute birdhouse project featuring Elmer's decorative tapes and foam board in the latest episode.   And she reviews episode 4 and 5 of TLC's Craft Wars.

Until next time.... remember to "Dare to be Different!" 
- Cindi

Faux Metal Stamping - New Episode of Behind These Eyes

My latest episode of Behind These Eyes is now live at When Creativity Knocks!   It's a quick video - less than 3 minutes - so sneak in a little time and stop by to learn how to create the effect of metal stamping quickly & easily using ImpressArt Metal Stamps!  You can view it and find the complete supply list here.