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The Dremel 4000

November 18th, 2009

Since inventing the high-speed rotary tool more than 70 years ago, Dremel has become the trusted name in high-speed rotary technology and have made my crafting days SOOO much easier! We use a Dremel for so much around here that it isn’t even funny. And the great thing about a Dremel is that it is lightweight and I feel like I can safely control it. Some day I might tell you about the time I wanted to drill a small hole in a shelf and ended up breaking the shelf and drilling the hole all the way through the floor. Yep, I did that. And that is why I am only allowed to play with a Dremel now.

The Dremel 4000 variable speed rotary tool offers the highest performance and most versatility of all Dremel rotary tools. The increased strength of its motor plus electronic feedback circuitry enables consistent performance at all speed levels. Dremel 4000 can use all existing Dremel accessories and attachments plus high-performance attachments to complete the widest range of projects. A slim, ergonomic body provides a 360-degree grip zone for comfort and control in any grip position.

* High-performance motor for maximum performance at all speeds
* Electronic feedback for consistent speed under load
* Variable speed for greater versatility
* Can be used with all Dremel accessories and attachments

SWEET!!!! I love this tool. I will show you what we have been making with it if you promise not to tell anyone cause they are going to be Christmas gifts. Do you promise? Ok, here it is:

Wind chimes! Made out of everyday objects.

These are so fun to make and are so easy with a Dremel!

Ladies, this will make the perfect gift for your husbands, that way you can use it too. Men, this will make the perfect gift for your wives so that maybe they won’t drill holes in your floor. Seriously though, they do make the perfect gift for just about anyone. And at an affordable price of $79.00-$99.00 it will even make Santa happy!

Dremel supplied product for this post, all crafts and opinions are those of my own.

For the Artisit in your Family (GiveAway)

November 2nd, 2009

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!!!

This edition of my Holiday Gift Guide focuses on the artist or craftperson in you or your family.. .Meet Corel Painter Essentials 4

Corel® Painter^TM Essentials 4 is the ideal way to get started with digital art. This
simple-to-use home art studio is based on the world’s most powerful painting
and illustration software - Corel® Painter^TM X.

With its streamlined user interface, easier workflow, and increased creative
options, Corel Painter Essentials 4 lets home users create beautiful, handmade
digital-art keepsakes that are perfect for framing, using in crafts projects, and
sharing as special gifts to friends and family.

This is one that I did. It is of our new puppy and her brother and sister.  Corel Painter Essentials 4 is so easy to use and fun. I stayed up all night playing with all of the different features one night. You can do virtually anything with this program. From beautiful and serious to fun and funky.  You will love playing with all of the features that it provides.

Digital Camera Users and Photography Hobbyists
Digital camera users and photography hobbyists use their cameras to capture  special moments and to express themselves creatively. They are always looking
for new ways to add unique touches to their photos, and Corel Painter Essentials 4 gives them the ideal solution. The completely redesigned user
interface and the simplified Photo Painting System make it easy to add artistic flair to any project. With the new Smart Stroke^TM technology, it’s now even
easier to turn a photo into a natural and expressive hand-painted work of art.

Scrapbookers and Arts & Crafts Enthusiasts
Working with photos, sketching, and painting are some of the hands-on projects enjoyed by scrapbookers and arts & crafts enthusiasts. Whether they want to
transform a photo into a painting, sketch or paint an original image, or add creative elements to any project, Corel Painter Essentials 4 makes it simple. Users
can create stunning images that are perfect for hanging on the wall or for adding an extra personal touch to scrapbooks or other creative projects.

Art Students and Teachers
Ideal for both at home and in school, art students and teachers have a way to explore the visual arts without the costs and mess associated with traditional art
supplies. Corel Painter Essentials 4 provides students with an ideal learning environment in which the techniques of classical art training are combined with
all the benefits offered by computers. Students can explore their creativity with digital media in ways that are just not possible with conventional art supplies or
photo-editing software.

There is no way I could tell you all of the options and features of Corel Painter Essentials 4. I can tell you that you that you will love it. It will make the perfect gift for the artist or crapft person in your life. I had a friend over and we had more fun playing with Corel Painter Essentials 4. We made our photos to look so many different ways and the drawing section provided hours of entertainment. It provides so many different features that I haven’t found in any other software. Beware, it is fabulous and addictive. You won’t be able to put it away. You will constantly be saying  “ohhh, just one more picture”. And Corel is offering you the chance to win it for yourself.

Enter To Win: Visit Corel, then leave a comment here stating which Corel product you would most like to won and why. All entries must be received by Nov. 20th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.

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Corel provided the software for review and for giveaway for this post. I was in no other way compensated and the opinions provided in this post are those of my own and are in no other way influenced by any outside source.

FYF - DUO (GIVEAWAY)

April 24th, 2009

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!!!!

Welcome to another edition of Feature You Friday! Meet Laura Kim of Duo….

Hi there! My name is Laura Kim and I’m the designer behind the earrings at my shop, Duo. I have been living in Georgia with my husband for about three years now. I am an elementary art teacher by day and a jewelry maker by way of night. I’m a true Hoosier girl at heart who happened to fall in love with the beauty of stones at a very young age when my Dad took us to Rock & Gem shows.

I have been designing and selling jewelry online for well over 6 years. After about 4 years running my own jewelry website, I decided that I wanted to work at a slower pace and so I opened my Etsy storefront. I absolutely loved making necklaces and bracelets too, but I couldn’t keep up with the overhead of so many supplies. I couldn’t bear the thought of just giving up my love of jewelry making, so I decided to focus on earrings for the time being, because well, I just love them! Working with kiddos and art supplies all day long doesn’t really allow me to wear a lot of adornment, however, earrings I can do without much hassle! Plus, I’m just addicted to beads and baubles and have to get my hands working with them whenever possible. My Etsy shop has been a great place for me to run a small business where my handiwork can be appreciated while I stay connected to my customers that I have built up over the years. Plus, I have a great time networking with other Georgia artists.

My shop name, Duo, is just a reflection of the jewelry I make. Since I concentrate on creating earrings; duo: two objects of the same sort seemed to be the perfect name! I hope you enjoy browsing around and to say thank you…I am giving one lucky reader any pair of earrings (their choosing) priced at $15 or under. (This would make a great Mother’s Day gift!)

To Enter: Visit Duo and choose the pair you like the best. Leave a comment here at The Post-It Place stating your choice. All entries must be received by May 1st at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will have 3 days to respond to the confirmation e-mail before another winner will be selected. Have fun and Good Luck!

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FYF-Erica Worthy (GIVEAWAY)

March 20th, 2009

This Contest Has Ended!

Thank you for your interest!

Welcome to another edition of “Feature You Friday” where you are introduced to someone from my neck of the woods. Georgia has much to offer anyone who lives or visits here, even if it is only through me. Here let me show you:

Meet Erica Worthy. She is the crafter behind Worthy Soy Candles. Let’s hear what she has to say about herself:

I live in the lovely North Georgia town of Cumming & I have 3 beautiful children. I love how crafting from  home has allowed me to be the stay-at-home mom I have always wanted to be for them. And as if my crafts & children didn’t keep me busy enough, I am also the founder & leader of the North Georgia Street Team on Etsy. I have tons of fun being part of a team of such wonderfully talented artisans & I support them in every way I can. Be sure to search “Team NorGA” on Etsy for all of our Teams items.

How did you get started crafting?   I began crocheting about 8 years ago. I learned from a fellow co-worker at the time. She would teach me during lunch breaks throughout the week. Crocheting was so much fun to me that I decided I wanted to try more crafts, that’s what lead me into my Soy Candle making. Once I found out all the benefits of Soy Candles opposed to paraffin & incense, it seemed like a no brainer to make the switch & make them myself.

(Can’t you just smell them now)

How did you pick your shop name?    My shop name is pretty plain & simple. Though I would like to say I called it Worthy Soy Candles because I make the most worthy candles you will find… I really called it Worthy Soy Candles because my last name is Worthy & I make Soy Candles… & Crochet.

What makes your items special/ unique?    What makes my items special? Well, I do my best to offer the best products & friendliest customer service that I can. The wax I use for my candles is an all natural Soy wax that is formulated to have the best scent throw on the market today. This, coupled with the fact that I triple strength candles with high end fragrance oils guarantees that my customer’s will have a strong smelling, long lasting, all natural Soy candle. I also have an extensive fragrance list with complete fragrance descriptions listed. I think this is an important factor because it helps my customer’s get a better idea of what the fragrance will smell like before they buy it. As for my crochet, I always make sure that the items I make are of the best quality. I have a very high standard for all the products I make & I am a bit of a perfectionist. ( Can ya’ll imagine how great this Woman’s house smells all the time?)

(I LOVE this 8-ball purse. I am thinking I may have to seriously

change the direction I was going for my niece’s birthday)

What else would you like us to know?    Though I greatly enjoy making my Soy Candles & helping others learn about the benefits of burning Soy Candles in their homes, it is with my crochet that I really am able to express my creative side. I have several items in my store that are unique to Etsy & you won’t find items like them anywhere else. Such as my Parappa the Rapper Hat & my Wear Your Breakfast 3 piece ensemble. (I also love the Jester hat. Everytime I see it I can’t help but smile. I wonder what the Rednecks would think if I wore it through Hick Town)

Erica is giving you the opportunity to win an 8 oz. Soy Candle in your choice of fragrance.

TO ENTER: Visit Worthy Soy Candles,  then come back here to The Post-It Place a leave me a comment telling what item of hers you liked the best. You can also find a complete list of fragrances to choose from in her profile. The deadline to enter is March 27th, 2009 at 5 PM EST.

All entries must have a valid US mailing address.

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