Linda busts the myth about using soda cans to sharpen your stamping punches, look at her video here.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Bonscraft Exclusive Yahoogroup
Dear Crafters and Loyal followers
I am planning to change my Bonscraft Yahoogroup into an exclusive Members Club where you will find exciting Tutorial Previews and Members Offers. I am hoping to use digital collections by my favourite designers that you can print for yourself as many times as you would like.
Each month there will be a special club pack that will include a Card, Scrapbook Layout or mini album and a 3d Design with the required Electronic Cutting Machine files in SVG format that only members can purchase and it will include the following sections:
I value your feedback and would love to see you creations using the goodies suggested in each months news letter and special members pack. There will be an album for each member and my design team will be chosen from the members section. I will also random choose members to be guess designers.
So keep you eyes open for more information on how to become a member.
I am planning to change my Bonscraft Yahoogroup into an exclusive Members Club where you will find exciting Tutorial Previews and Members Offers. I am hoping to use digital collections by my favourite designers that you can print for yourself as many times as you would like.
Each month there will be a special club pack that will include a Card, Scrapbook Layout or mini album and a 3d Design with the required Electronic Cutting Machine files in SVG format that only members can purchase and it will include the following sections:
- Project Ideas
- Techniques
- Templates
- Layouts and
- Hints and Tips
I value your feedback and would love to see you creations using the goodies suggested in each months news letter and special members pack. There will be an album for each member and my design team will be chosen from the members section. I will also random choose members to be guess designers.
So keep you eyes open for more information on how to become a member.
The Certificate in Paper Craft
I have just enrolled to do get a Certificate in Paper Craft from The Craft Qualifications Centre. I am looking forward to work my way through it.
I love making the projects but hate the paperwork, guess I should just buckle down and do it. will keep you posted on how I do.
I love making the projects but hate the paperwork, guess I should just buckle down and do it. will keep you posted on how I do.
Magazine reviews
I will be reviewing these magazine and posting samples of items I have made from the freebies, so please some along and check them out. I will update regularly as new issues become available and tell when and where to get them. If there are any questions you feel I have not answered or issues I have not addressed please let me know and I will give you the info you want.
First of all I will be reviewing Practical Publishing Cardmaking in Easy Steps that comes with free stamps and a free cardmaking kits.
First of all I will be reviewing Practical Publishing Cardmaking in Easy Steps that comes with free stamps and a free cardmaking kits.
The Next magazine is also by Practical Publishing and is called Creative Stamping, this comes with lovely free stamps.
I will also be reviewing the Debbi Moore Magazines, both Bringing you Inspiration and Stamping Inspiration for you, docrafts Creativity magazine and various other magazines I subscribe to as well as the online CardMaker Magazine.
My Memories Suite Freebies
Completely customizable project using MyMemories Suite. Or if you don't have MyMemories Software, you can still download them as the elements and QuickPages are in .png format and the papers are in .jpg
format which are usable in any software. These freebies include
Quick Pages, and all of the papers and elements used in creating
them.
If you would like to try MyMemories Software check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE ( STMMMS9893) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase and a $10 gift certificate to the online store. You can also use this Discount code when purchasing other digital items from their website.
This Digital Kit Includes:
- 4 Digital Papers
- 8 Page Elements
- 2 Quick Pages
This Digital Kit Includes:
- 4 Digital Papers
- 8 Page Elements
- 2 Quick Pages
This Digital Kit Includes:
- 5 Digital Papers
- 8 Page Elements
- 2 Quick Pages
These freebies will be updated every 14 days, so remember to call back regularly.
You can follow My Memories Suite at:
Blog- http://blog.mymemories.
Facebook- https://www.
Twitter- http://twitter.com/#!
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Juliet
You Are Made Of Silliness, Tolerance, and Fascination |
 3 parts Silliness 2 parts Tolerance 1 part Fascination And a Splash of Attractiveness Finish off with an olive |
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Reviews on all things crafty an enjoyable
I don't know about you but I have spend a fortune on crafting goodies over the last few years and it is taking up so much space in my house, that I think it is time to re-access my hobby and purchases .
I have been a slave to advertising on Create and Craft, blogs and in magazines and half the stuff I have bought does not even get used, so in the process of doing projects for the Craft Qualification I am going to go through all the boxes and boxes of goodies I have bough and review them right here om my blog for you, give them a score out of 10. I do not only do papercraft, I also Knit, Sew, Crochet and enjoy cooking so if some of the other things I feel I am capable of sneak onto my blog bare with me.
The reviews will be on magazines, DVD's, Books, Cutting Dies, Embossing Dies, Stamps, Punches, Card and Papers, CD's, online clubs, Crafting clubs. Then there is still the Pens, Pencils, Chalks, Inkpads, and all other items for coloring. I will let you know where I bought the from, what I paid and you can decide for yourself if it is something that you might want.
All the materials I will use in these reviews were purchased by myself, so I am not Promoting or Advertising anything unless it clearly states that a product was given to me specifically for review here.
Please leave comments and tell me about your experiences with the products. If you are the manufacturer, seller, artist who offer these products for sale let me know if you feel that my review as unfair or if I used the product incorrectly. I will have giveaways and would like others to help me with the reviews later on and my Bonscraft Yahoo Group will be used especially for this.
I have been a slave to advertising on Create and Craft, blogs and in magazines and half the stuff I have bought does not even get used, so in the process of doing projects for the Craft Qualification I am going to go through all the boxes and boxes of goodies I have bough and review them right here om my blog for you, give them a score out of 10. I do not only do papercraft, I also Knit, Sew, Crochet and enjoy cooking so if some of the other things I feel I am capable of sneak onto my blog bare with me.
The reviews will be on magazines, DVD's, Books, Cutting Dies, Embossing Dies, Stamps, Punches, Card and Papers, CD's, online clubs, Crafting clubs. Then there is still the Pens, Pencils, Chalks, Inkpads, and all other items for coloring. I will let you know where I bought the from, what I paid and you can decide for yourself if it is something that you might want.
All the materials I will use in these reviews were purchased by myself, so I am not Promoting or Advertising anything unless it clearly states that a product was given to me specifically for review here.
Please leave comments and tell me about your experiences with the products. If you are the manufacturer, seller, artist who offer these products for sale let me know if you feel that my review as unfair or if I used the product incorrectly. I will have giveaways and would like others to help me with the reviews later on and my Bonscraft Yahoo Group will be used especially for this.
The Certificate in Paper
I enrolled to this Qualification before the big move in August and have not actually got around to do any of the Units but have decide to make this a priority now. I will be letting you know what I think of this course as I go and also share my projects, designs and some freebies I create for this. So come back often and have a look.
Sunday, 18 March 2012
Internet Security 2012 - how to remove
Internet Security 2012 - how to remove
What is Internet Security 2012?
Internet Security 2012 is a fake antivirus that is software, displaying lots of faked warnings without actually checking your system for parasites. This parasite related to Privacy Protection and Security Protection. This is another Rogue that uses generic names to prevent users from getting information about parasite and thus believing that they are purchasing something legitimate. This is simply not true, as no program that is distributed through malware, infecting websites can be legitimate. This is how Internet Security 2012 got on your PC in the first place.
Once you get infected with Internet Security 2012, you will start seeing various system alerts and popups. These alerts might look like this :
Explorer.exe can not start
File Explorer.exe is infected by
W32/Blaster.worm
Please activate Internet Security 2012 to protect your Computer.
Internet Security 2012 will also launch its scan, which will detect various dangerously sounding infections in legitimate or non-existing files. This family of rogues is known for trying to scare people by using names, related to “child porn” for fake infection description. So if you see scan results with descriptions like “Infected: W32/Child-Porn.PROXY/Server” and some other generic infections, don’t search for these files on hard disk to delete them or pay for Internet Security 2012 full version. You should remove Internet Security 2012 scareware itself.
To prevent removal, Internet Security 2012 will try to block legitimate anti-malware program downloads by stopping its execution. To prevent this, you have several options
Kill Malware process by Start->Run, then taskkill.exe /F /IM isecurity.exe
isecurity.exe is name of malware process, it might also be other names, defender.exe or privacy.exe
Fake -register Internet Security 2012 by using registration key Y76REW-T65FD5-U7VBF5A, Y86REW-T75FD5-U9VBF4A or Y86REW-T75FD5-9VB4A
Reboot into safe mode with networking
Then Scan your PC with reputable anti-malware program like Spyware Doctor, Hitman Pro or other to fully identify Internet Security 2012 files and delete them. Full version of Spyware Doctor, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or decent antivirus like Kaspersky, Eset would likely have protected from malware infection. Also, This malware might come with rootkit, so running GMER, TDSS killer or other anti-rootkit tool is advisable. If Internet Security 2012 infects your c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe file, you will have to replace it with the one from backup location ( c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386\userinit.exe ).
Note: Internet Security 2012 is not related to any legitimate antivirus program. Also, It is not related to fake rogues Internet Security 2011 or Win 7,XP,Vista Internet Security 2012. These rogues belong to other malware families.
Internet Security 2012 is Extremely dangerous
Internet Security 2012 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
Internet Security 2012 may spread via Trojans
Internet Security 2012 may display fake security messages
Internet Security 2012 may install additional spyware to your computer
Internet Security 2012 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
Internet Security 2012 violates your privacy and compromises your security
What is Internet Security 2012?
Internet Security 2012 is a fake antivirus that is software, displaying lots of faked warnings without actually checking your system for parasites. This parasite related to Privacy Protection and Security Protection. This is another Rogue that uses generic names to prevent users from getting information about parasite and thus believing that they are purchasing something legitimate. This is simply not true, as no program that is distributed through malware, infecting websites can be legitimate. This is how Internet Security 2012 got on your PC in the first place.
Once you get infected with Internet Security 2012, you will start seeing various system alerts and popups. These alerts might look like this :
Explorer.exe can not start
File Explorer.exe is infected by
W32/Blaster.worm
Please activate Internet Security 2012 to protect your Computer.
Internet Security 2012 will also launch its scan, which will detect various dangerously sounding infections in legitimate or non-existing files. This family of rogues is known for trying to scare people by using names, related to “child porn” for fake infection description. So if you see scan results with descriptions like “Infected: W32/Child-Porn.PROXY/Server” and some other generic infections, don’t search for these files on hard disk to delete them or pay for Internet Security 2012 full version. You should remove Internet Security 2012 scareware itself.
To prevent removal, Internet Security 2012 will try to block legitimate anti-malware program downloads by stopping its execution. To prevent this, you have several options
Kill Malware process by Start->Run, then taskkill.exe /F /IM isecurity.exe
isecurity.exe is name of malware process, it might also be other names, defender.exe or privacy.exe
Fake -register Internet Security 2012 by using registration key Y76REW-T65FD5-U7VBF5A, Y86REW-T75FD5-U9VBF4A or Y86REW-T75FD5-9VB4A
Reboot into safe mode with networking
Then Scan your PC with reputable anti-malware program like Spyware Doctor, Hitman Pro or other to fully identify Internet Security 2012 files and delete them. Full version of Spyware Doctor, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or decent antivirus like Kaspersky, Eset would likely have protected from malware infection. Also, This malware might come with rootkit, so running GMER, TDSS killer or other anti-rootkit tool is advisable. If Internet Security 2012 infects your c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe file, you will have to replace it with the one from backup location ( c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386\userinit.exe ).
Note: Internet Security 2012 is not related to any legitimate antivirus program. Also, It is not related to fake rogues Internet Security 2011 or Win 7,XP,Vista Internet Security 2012. These rogues belong to other malware families.
Internet Security 2012 is Extremely dangerous
Internet Security 2012 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
Internet Security 2012 may spread via Trojans
Internet Security 2012 may display fake security messages
Internet Security 2012 may install additional spyware to your computer
Internet Security 2012 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
Internet Security 2012 violates your privacy and compromises your security
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Review of Full Design Mini DIY stamps
I found the Cutest little stamps from Korea the other day of fairy silhoutes and as I make lots of card and things for girls I thought I'll give it a go. It was delivered yesterday and comes in a lovely Tin display box. I am glad it is my day of so I can have a good old play with them. Here are the images on the stamps.
I wish I had thse when I made the card for Hannah.
Korean rubber stamp DIY box set - Fairy
12 diy rubber stamps in total, presented in a nice tin box.
Box size: 108mm x 83mm
They do quite a few other kits as well, which you can buy at they Ebay shop here. I will be posting some of my own samples soon. The service from the company is also very ggod and they will soon have their own website up and running.
I wish I had thse when I made the card for Hannah.
This is what comes in the lovely tin
Full instructions on how to essemble you stamps
And just some of the lovely items made using these stamps
Korean rubber stamp DIY box set - Fairy
12 diy rubber stamps in total, presented in a nice tin box.
Box size: 108mm x 83mm
They do quite a few other kits as well, which you can buy at they Ebay shop here. I will be posting some of my own samples soon. The service from the company is also very ggod and they will soon have their own website up and running.
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Special Commision for Issy
My friend, Dawn's Daughter is turning 12th in March and has requested a Personalised Moonpig card for her birthday. Me and Dawn felt we can do one better and this is what I came up with. Hope she like it as I have been working on it for a while now
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Congradulations to Marie our First Giveaway winner.
Please contact me with your email address Marie and I will give you your Download Code, thanks for commenting.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
My Memories Suite V3 Free Software Giveaway
Congradulations to Marie our First Giveaway winner. Please contact me with your email address Marie and I will give you your Download Code, thanks for commenting:)
My Memories Suite Freebie
These freebies will be updated every 14 days, so remember to call back regularly. Please note that all of these are .png files only, not MyMemories Suite Templates. They are usable in any software. These freebies include 2 Quick Pages, and all of the papers and elements used in creating them. The elements and QuickPages are.png and the papers are .jpg format.
Check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE (STMMMS9893) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase and a $10 gift certificate to the online store. You can also use this Discount code when purchasing other digital items from their website:)
Friday, 25 November 2011
Please note that all of these are .png files only, not MyMemories Suite Templates. They are usable in any software. These freebies include 2 Quick Pages, and all of the papers and elements used in creating them. The elements and QuickPages are.png and the papers are .jpg format.
I am also Hosting a free giveaway for a copy of the all new MyMemories Suite v3, so if you are interested leave a comment and I will choose a winner on the 4th of December 2011, and post it on the blog. Check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE (STMMMS9893) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase, (if you are not the lucky winner) and a $10 gift certificate to the online store.
http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1
http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_2
http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_3
I am also Hosting a free giveaway for a copy of the all new MyMemories Suite v3, so if you are interested leave a comment and I will choose a winner on the 4th of December 2011, and post it on the blog. Check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE (STMMMS9893) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase, (if you are not the lucky winner) and a $10 gift certificate to the online store.
http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1
http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_2
http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_3
Monday, 14 November 2011
Wow
Thanks to everyone that has visited my blog so far and for all the lovely comments. I am working on Tracy's (CraftyCat957) Christmas Papers and will be postings previews of those shortly and will also post a PDF preview of the Halloween Papers I did (n I know it's a bit late but personal live got in the way of posting those out in time.
Above that I have to do a marketing banner and Christmas Cards for the company I work for so all in all I am pretty busy at the moment.
More Previews to follow.
Above that I have to do a marketing banner and Christmas Cards for the company I work for so all in all I am pretty busy at the moment.
Friday, 11 November 2011
Blog Candy Coming
As most of you that have been following me for a while know December is a busy month for me. It is my birthday on the 4th and then we have Christmas and the kids birthdays. David is on the 21st and Bianca on the 29th of December and little Juliet is on the 11th of January. So to celebrate all of these I have a Hougie Board, Hougie Instruction Book and Rule and are trying to get the second Instruction book in time to add.
I will post a photo and updates on how to get it this weekend, so call back soon:)
I will post a photo and updates on how to get it this weekend, so call back soon:)
Thursday, 10 November 2011
New My Memories Suite Freebie
Here is a lovely freebie for you. I will be posting regular links to these freebies so you can start your own Digital Scrapbbok Album to share with loved ones and friends. Each Kit includes: 2 Digital Papers,3 Page Elements and 2 Quick Pages (a lovely double page layout). Use the digital paper and elements to create some of your own pages or collect them all and mix and match the papers and elements. I am also Hosting a free giveaway for a copy of this software so if you are interested leave a comment and I will choose a winner on the 4th of December 2011, and post it on the blog
Get this lovely Freebie here.
Check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE (STMMMS9893) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase and a $10 gift certificate to the online store.
Don't foreget to vote in our polls and remember that these freebies can also be used in image editing programs.
Get this lovely Freebie here.
Check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE (STMMMS9893) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase and a $10 gift certificate to the online store.
Don't foreget to vote in our polls and remember that these freebies can also be used in image editing programs.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Free Digi Stamp
Today I have a lovely free digistamp, just in time for Christmas, from craftycat just for you. Please pop round to her blog for a thank you and do look out for the other freebies she regularly post.
While you here do not forget to vote in our pole to determine the size and format you prefer for future freebies and papers that will be for sale in her store or mine.
Simply right click and save as to a folder of your choice. I suggest strongly you create a folder for all me and craftycats goodies as we will be brining you lots more.
Pls come back tomorrow when I will host another My Memories Suite Freebie and remember you can also use these freebies in other software packages not just My Memories Suite. I am also Hosting a free giveaway for a copy of this software so if you are interested leave a comment and I will choose a winner on the 4th of December 2011, and post it on the blog
Check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE ( STMMMS66353) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase and a $10 gift certificate to the online store.
While you here do not forget to vote in our pole to determine the size and format you prefer for future freebies and papers that will be for sale in her store or mine.
Simply right click and save as to a folder of your choice. I suggest strongly you create a folder for all me and craftycats goodies as we will be brining you lots more.
Pls come back tomorrow when I will host another My Memories Suite Freebie and remember you can also use these freebies in other software packages not just My Memories Suite. I am also Hosting a free giveaway for a copy of this software so if you are interested leave a comment and I will choose a winner on the 4th of December 2011, and post it on the blog
Check out MyMemories Suite, the #1 Rated Scrapbook Software and use my DISCOUNT CODE ( STMMMS66353) during your checkout to receive: $10 off the software purchase and a $10 gift certificate to the online store.
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