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In this video tutorial, I show you how quick and easy it is to customize your cricut joy vinyl.  In the video I use my writable vinyl from cricut, however any light color vinyl will work just as well.

Using your CriCut joy cut out whatever you wish from the vinyl.  Go over this image or sentiment with an alcohol based marker such as Spectrum Noir or Copics.  Gently squeegee over the top.  Peel back the top layer. Once this layer is revealed, use a weeding tool and remove the areas like the enters of letters.

Once this is complete, place some transfer tape over the top and gently squeegee over top being sure to pick up the entire image.  Place the transfer tape were you’d like it, place the piece down much like you would a sticker and burnish the top of the transfer tape.  Pull this tape off and your image or sentiment is now in place.

Stay tuned, I will be on the radio with IC Radio on October 1 with Donna Feazell.  You can view one of her latest videos by clicking here. 

For the visual learner:

I look forward to more blog posts and videos to share with you all soon.  Until next time, Stamp happy and be a blessing!

Spellbinders bird house die

For today’s project I will be showing you how to put together this adorable Birdhouse.

  For the visual learner, Here is the Video tutorial of how to put this project together. 

Covecrafter birdhouse

Click the above link for the .pdf step by step tutorial. This file can be downloaded and saved to your device.  A very special thank you to #LawnFawn they donated the paper I used to make this project.

Thanks for joining me for this tutorial.  I hope you have enjoyed this post.  Until next time, stamp happy and be a blessing! 

  One of the largest groups we have had for Cove Crafters rallied on August 12 in the community room of Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.  We made 100 post it note stands from acrylic photo frames.

  Our group was joined by four visitors, including #DonnaFeazel, the recipient of the golden mic award from #IC radio. Our group was treated to a meal from #Sante Fe cattle company.

Our next get together will be on Saturday the 11th of September. Please drop by if you’re local and help make these adorable wreathes.

  Here are some pictures from the August crafting!  Enjoy!

  Truth be told, one of my favorite things about leading this group is their willingness and how a project prototype in the end product look so very different.  The wonderful creativeness of each individual and their love shows through.  For more information, please email me directly at Ms.Rhetta@gmail.com please put “Cove crafters” in the subject line so I know your correspondence is not spam. 

  Stamp happy and be a blessing!  In love and service,

The idea for this journal came from fellow youtuber Amity Bloom

One of the journals she is currently working on appears to be made from vintage linens.  I have an old standard size quilt that has seen better days.  I took my trusty scissors and started to take the blocks apart to use in junk journals. Since the quilt was hand pieced and quilted it is quiet easy to cut through the many oved layers.

The base of my book was an old library book I purchased from my local thrift store.  Fabri Tac adhesive from Beacon was used to adhere the fabric to my book.  It works so very well.  Other elements include vintage magazines, and emephera. I am selling this journal. If you’re interested please email; Ms.Rhetta@gmail.com and make me an offer. Here is a video showcasing the project.

Until next time. Stamp happy and be a blessing!

As many of you know from reading my blog and watching my you tube video’s I try to live a life of love and service.

Recently I was reminded of those precious teen years when I grew up in an organization known as International Order of Rainbow for girls.  A dear friend invited me to join a facebook group of fellow Rainbow girls.  Such precious sweet memories.  Rainbow girls when the lessons are literally taken to heart and fleshed out in daily living.

One of the mottos (really goals) of the organization is to make good girls, better.  The teaching of the rainbow comes directly for scripture.  Of course in the 30 + years since I left the organization I still remember and can recite those precious lessons. Many of the girls I knew then I know now.  Life time friendships have been forged.  I know only that I am indeed a better person for being part of and taking to heart those precious Rainbow years.

Fast forward, one of my current ministries is to #ShepherdsCoveHospice here in North East Alabama.  I head up a group of folks who make crafts for the patients and families of this organization.  I am blessed beyond measure.  Many hours and financial resources are dedicated to this endeavor. I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I thank you, Jesus for the provision of love and service you have granted me!!

Here is a video slideshow of May 13, 2021’s Cove Crafters meeting.