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Celebrated Team Effort

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Today, here at Colorful Dimensions Arts, getting an earlier start is not so easy. There are many distractions that take over such as the spouse turning on the tv to watch the morning news. A pet demands attention, a few water bowls has to be filled. Breakfast has to be made. The list is endless. If I don’t keep everything scheduled leaving room for unscheduled events I would literally forget every important thing until the last moment. I can tell you as I drink my coffee, I use that time to read stats, messages, and anything that is business related. Eventually the spouse heads out the door to find his projects for the day. This leaves me to tend to just as important matters. The Blog, and all of you who read it. I love it when you read my blog and I am amazed that you have stuck by me for a whole year. Did you know that it’s my one year birthday / anniversary month for Colorful Dimensions Arts, Blog. One Year for https://www.colorfuldimensions1014.com. Just Wow! A New year has just begun here at Colorful Dimensions Arts and some very hard work is just starting to pay off. But before we go any further with this discussion lets get a disclaimer out of the way.

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Birthday / Anniversary Celebrations

Every mile stone is celebrated in some way, shape or form. For example, on Instagram when I hit the big 100 follows a cheese cake was made and celebrated virtual with all the followers. Here, its no different. The one Year mark, you all get to have a slice of a beautiful but yummy Chocolate Cake.

A Token Of Appreciation

We would like for you to meet our four legged team who has stuck it out. Who has put up with the countless hours with out the team leader by their side every waking moment. However, one very special team member is away at the moment finding her lunch out side. Starting from the top is Velma, very social, vocal and is the wild child. Charpie, who feels the occasional need to be a cat and chow cat food, needlessly I might add. Hershey, vocal, greeter and the baby. Cupcake socialite, vocal and loves everybody. And of coarse we don’t want to forget last but least Garfield. Without the four legged team members this year would be overly hard. Cupcake who in particular sat at the Studio/Craft room reminding all of what needed to be done. Who rooted for me when no one was there to vocal the rooting. We celebrate and love all our team members.

Velma (Team Leader)

Charpie (The Door Bell) currently taking a nap
Hershey (the guest greeter), Cupcake ( the sales rep)

I want to mention at no time are the four legged team members are allowed in the studio/craft room at any time. The studio/ craft room is closed session at all times. How ever, the Team leader (me) does take periodically breaks to make sure the entire team is happy, watered and fed.

Our Readers

We (all of us) celebrate our readers who have been so gracious to not only read this far into this article but every article whether good or bad. We from the bottoms of our hearts thankyou for a year on WordPress. We want to thank WordPress for all that they do.

Affiliate Links

This article, all future articles, and all the other much needed stuff will not be possible without affiliate links. We want to take the time to thank all that have provided us with their courage to give what we are trying to accomplish here a chance. It will not be possible now or going forward with out you. With that said let me go into a bit of detail on why this particular affiliate is here.

This affiliate just amazes me with their products. For example, “I’m that deer that stares into the headlights” every time I see endless paints, pens, paper, tools, furniture, and so on. I thought I had it bad when I would go to Hobby Lobby only come out and totally forgot where I parked as I was so in thralled with their store. I love Hobby Lobby and I could so easily move in. Who can relate? I mean come on…. its all there. But wait.. This is even better. I could move in with them too. Here they are: https://www.dickblick.com/search/?q=most%20loved

I think they have every art tool in mankind that you could possibly ever want. The cool part is I think they offer more than any other art store I know of. Can you imagine 90,000 + art supplies? Jaw Drop! I mean “Wow”. I personally can not wait to get my hands on some of the more professional paints and brushes. I want one of those sable paint brushes so bad. How about some Jane Davenport Paints? My Wish list is endless and it keeps growing all the time.

Never Far Away

I am always available during normal hours pacific time. I take all messages. I read all comments. If you are ever wanting to know something specific or have a question I’m more than happy to give the answers. If I don’t, have the answer then we will find it together. We are a team.

Closing

Thank you for your time and don’t forget to check out the link! Maybe you will find those long waited wish list items and finally cross them off the list after a purchase. Till the next time your Art/crafty friend: Susan @colorfuldumensionsarts

Craft Offerings at Dollar Store and Dollar General

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If your a beginner card maker and you don’t have a big budget. Many items can be found at Dollar General and the Dollar store. You might be asking how do I know this? I’m a frequent shopper of Dollar General and the Dollar Store. I occasionally use their products making cards.

There are many products to choose from at Dollar General for example: Card bases with envelopes (pkg. 20), jewels (big and small, various colors), variety of stickers, glue, water color paints, pens, color pencils, puff paint, water base Acrylic paint and so much more.

At Dollar Tree there is mounting tape, glitter paper, foil paper, stickers, glue, hot glue sticks, paint, watercolor paints, color pencils, pens and if your lucky stamps. There’s more and way too many to list them all.

Not all Dollar Stores and Dollar Generals are created equal. You may need to travel to many shops to get that one thing you want. However, the cost factor out weighs the cost of a the major craft stores. It is also a major save when it comes to ordering products on line.

I have used most of all the products offered by both of these store’s/companies. I still use some of their products to this day.

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When you become a bit more confident in your card building skills, you can add to your stash with more popular products. I will admit that card making is not a cheap adventure, if your wanting all the latest tools and popular products. Building your stash takes time. Keep in mind that there will always be some new product or some new stamp. I recommend picking only that makes you happy and something that you think you will use over and over again. I don’t recommend picking the items that are trends. I can tell you I have been building my stash for year’s and I’m still not where I want to be. However, I am closer to my goal and so will you. But that’s another story for another day. This is suppose to be about craft supplies and where to get them as a new card crafter.

I can tell you that there are just a few things you may need that are not available at either of these stores. That is a bone folder, a score board, a paper trimmer and a guillotine. The bone folder isn’t exactly needed but it’s a nice addition to secure mounting tape or reinforce the fold of a card base.

I can also tell you from experience you want to watch for those extraordinary items that just pop up out of the blue at either of these stores mentioned. For example: Washi tape. (I was super excited to find it and I walked around like a kid in the candy store.)

Technically this was suppose to be about my favorite Dollar store crafts. I can tell you that story was too short for this platform and to tell you the truth I wanted to get away from making this all about me. I wanted this to be about you too.

If you are feeling adventurous and wish to see my makes then head over to www.colorfuldimensions2arts

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If you really want to know the answer to the question……my most favorite craft item in the whole store(s). It’s…… It’s…. ITS STICKERS! I love stickers and I will happily admit I’m a sticker hoarder. I love my stickers so much that some don’t even stick anymore. Sad isn’t it. I grieve over the loss of just one sticker. So if you can imagine.

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So there you have it dear readers… my dirty secret and where to get cheap card making supplies. Till the next time, Colorful Dimensions 2 Arts salutes all card makers.

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Using what you have or improvise

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I recently read a word press post on a New Years Card. Beautiful Card! Reading the description she explained she had stamps for this particular season and she had misplaced them. Instead of spending time looking for them she improvised by finding what she needed right from her computer. My point is this: not everything has be made with stamps or dies. Just as cleaver embellishments are made from what is available at hand. I think that it makes the card all that more special. I also want to point out that this is part of a assignment for word press (day 9). I also want to add that I’m slightly impatient as these classes or assignments need to move a tad bit faster for me.. sooooo I’m doing my best to add buttons.

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