I know some who blend their videos into their blogs quite nicely.
I don’t believe it has to be one or the other.
As much as I’d like to, video doesn’t seem to be for me. It seems easier to record doing some task than stopping every few minutes to take a picture.
I think, for me, it has to do with my comfort level. While I’m doing a paper craft, I don’t have a running commentary as I’m cutting, scoring, folding, gluing, etc. I may make a casual comment here and there about it coming together nicely or perhaps a bit of frustration when the pieces don’t line up correctly. But as far as doing a video others want to see . . . I don’t think I have what it takes.
As, I said, it’s a comfort thing.
I love blogging.
I find it relaxing and fun.
Now video makes me a bit uptight. I don’t know why I become all thumbs, I’m alone in my office. I’m not broadcasting anything, but I’m all nervous and uncomfortable.
I’ve done the power point-type videos, but I’ve had to re-record the commentary several times to get it right.
I attended a live presentation of a YouTube crafter.
He was having a good time answering questions.
He was relaxed and jovial.
This is what people want to see, not someone who is nervous and awkward.
Well, the reason I brought this up . . . a crafter was making comments in the live feed chat about how she hates her blog. She does live feeds on her channel and also videos her crafts and reviews.
It may be unkind of me to say this, but I’m not a real fan of her crafts. But as long as she’s having fun, go for it!
Many of you may think my blog stinks, that’s fine. I’m going to continue working with it, because I enjoy it more than doing videos.
I have to hand it to those who do both. Yet, I’ve found myself turning to videos over blogs when it comes to paper crafts and product reviews. They are quick and easy and to the point. I spend hours looking at YouTube videos and I’ve also added some on this blog and my other blogs.
Sometimes it is easier to show others how to do it on a video than with pictures and written instructions. Yet, there is something to be said about those written instructions and the links to PDFs or other products. I believe, for me, it works better.
But . . . like I said, it is about one’s comfort level. And setting up the camera correctly and having the right set up in your office or craft room. It also comes down to one’s personality. Some people are instantly likable . . . and then there are others.
I was doing pretty good with my YouTube channel telling ghost stories . . . but I lost my password . . . couldn’t remember which email address I used . . . plus, it was a lot of work. I think blogging, for me is easier. I can sit where I’m comfortable. I can walk around, take a break and no one knows I’ve been multi-tasking the whole time.
Maybe I’m not organized enough to do videos.
I’ve heard others share about the amount of work that goes into making a video and the editing . . .
I do like it when a cat or dog or kids come in to see what Mom or Dad is doing. It’s always fun when nature takes over and on a windy day lawn furniture or trash barrels are rolling down the road. Some people have stopped what they were doing to look outside and share with their audience.
I don’t have the answers for all of you. I just know, however much I’d like to, I don’t believe I’ll be doing any videos of my paper crafts. I’ll leave it to those who have a stronger desire than I to do them.
I’ll do my blog. I just have to remember to have my camera nearby and take pictures of my crafting project from start to finish. It will also be interesting to see where I am each step of the way. I do move around my house as I’m crafting. It’s all about my comfort.
I do wish all the bloggers success and the YouTubers with their videos and those who do both.
Thanks for stopping by!
Please leave me a comment with your thoughts about videos vs. blogs when it comes to tutorials or reviews.
I’ve been busy with paper crafts and getting ready for summer — spring may be a fleeting memory, but the weather has cooled down a bit.
As usual, my mind has been on fall and winter. Translated, that means Halloween and Christmas.
I do love Halloween . . . but more than that, it is fall that brings life back into me! I love summer, but fall . . . the change of experiencing cooler weather . . . I love wearing sweaters . . . there is something about pumpkins and scarecrows . . . harvesting your garden . . . even though some crops you’ve been enjoying.
There’s just something in the air.
But . . . I’m off topic . . . Pocket Letters . . . The original idea was sending letters to pen pals . . . yes, I’m talking about snail mail letters.
Here’s a video that will explain the concept:
Now, this is lovely . . .
I was thinking of this for family and friends. They would work for all occasions . . . birthdays, holidays, celebrations . . . just thinking about them and wishing them well. We do enjoy receiving personal letters in our mailbox. Maybe that’s why I order online . . . to receive packages at my door. Sure, I can go out shopping, but there is something about shopping online and that anticipation of having it delivered to your door.
You will need your craft supplies plus these 9 pocket protective sleeves. Just click the image to the right.
This is a great buy for 100 protective sheets that you can put in a note book. You can use them for coupons and whatever “treasures” you collect and want to save. You’ll also have plenty of these to send to your family and friends so they can try this little craft and send you their very first pocket letter.
These pocket sheets would be great to show off the stamps you have . . . as well as a reminder that you do have them.
And they would be lovely for the extra die cut flowers and holiday die cuts you’re saving. I usually cut out more than I need and now I’ll have a way of organizing them.
You may even want to join Janette’s group she mentioned in her video. It is up to you what you decide to do. It may be fun to meet other crafters or bloggers or those who share similar interests. It’s all good, whatever you decide.
Here’s a nice spring video by one of my favorite YouTube crafters:
Now, isn’t that lovely how she did that.
I do enjoy her work and this is what motivated me to get stamps, dies and inks, etc. in order to create some of these I can send to friends and family. And also, for me to keep samples of some of my creations — some pictures will fit in . . . along with clip art I’ve saves along with ephemera.
Here are a couple of helpful links you may enjoy:
Click either image above to go where you can shop for whatever your heart desires. It’s all secure . . . it’s Amazon for goodness sake! I do, however, receive a small fee for the purchases you make from using one of my links. The beauty of it is that you don’t have to buy what I suggest — just shop for what you want . . . and I’ll receive my fee. (So buy something expensive — just kidding 🙂 )
I hope this was motivational for you. Pocket Letters are a lovely way to meet people and a means of keeping in touch with family and friends.
Let’s have some fun with your Easter Egg decorating.
How about dressing your eggs to look like Minions?
And creating your own Minion in the process . . . Sound like a good idea?
Change up the eggs and the mouth — add hair and go a bit crazy with different ways you can create a minion of your very own.
I have a PDF of the various parts, hair, eyes, mouth, overalls that you can print out on your personal printer, cut out and allow the kids to have some fun. Just click the little minion on the right.
But, this is only the beginning! Add some bits and pieces of colored card stock and design different hair styles and a different outfit than overalls. Use your imagination and allow the kids to get into this activity as well.
I know it’s last minute, but most of us die our Easter eggs the night before . . . but you may have them already done. Just play with some of the yellow ones . . . or get some plastic eggs and dress them up — after you fill them with sweet treats.
I thought it would be a bit of fun!
But look what I’ve found!!!
Disney’s Mickey and Minnie are always a favorite.
Click the image to the left to be taken to the PDF to download and print out, cut out and wrap around your Easter Eggs.
Now, you have a bit of a decision to make . . . create your own minions or use these Mickey and Minnie wrappers . . . or maybe do both . . . or put Mickey ears on your minions . . . or Minnie’s bow . . . or Mickey’s pants . . . You may be able to have a bit of fun with these. I’m sure you can think of other variations that would work well with your creative endeavor.
You can get some plastic eggs and let your imagination soar.
You can go shabby chic or bling them up however you like. Just gather up a variety of odds and ends and have at it. Add flowers and lace . . . get images and decoupage them.
It is possible to create lovely eggs to give as gifts or decorate around your house. A few of these would definitely brighten up different areas of your home.
Isn’t it clever of Heather to use the egg carton, trim it with lace and decoupage a lovely picture on both the inside and outside of the lid and add a lovely lace ruffle around the image (both inside and out).
I would personally find it difficult to put these away after Easter. I think they would look lovely throughout the spring and into the summer.
And, Heather did a wonderful job with a lantern in which to display the eggs.
I’m inspired to get to work. How about you?
As you can see, the eggs appear to be wrapped initially in twine and from there Heather went to work with pearls, flowers, lace, ribbon and whatever bits and pieces she found to make each and every one of her Easter eggs into a breathless work of art.
You can do the same . . . and for the lantern . . . get some picture frames together and create to your hearts content to create the right shape you desire. Then add the greenery and some burlap lace and you have a lovely display case for your treasured crafts.
With a little bit of inspiration . . . you’ll be amazed by what you can make.
My personal thanks to Heather for sharing her Easter craft projects with us.
This happy Easter bunny is a great craft for you to do — you may have just enough time to make a few for family and friends.
I love how these 3D models are created and then put in PDF form in order to share with others.
Paper-Replika.com is the source for this adorable bunny, The PDF comes complete with all the pieces you’ll need to make one of your own. You can, of course, add your own embellishments to make it more personal for you or for the person who may receive it. I think it’s fine the way it is, but for those who live on the beach, it may be fun to add some shells . . . you can add flowers and maybe some little trinkets to bling it up a bit. The finishing touches will make it unique and more personal.
I do like it and recommend that you click the picture to the right to be taken to the Paper-Replika website so you can get to the PDF to print it out and assemble.
Since my printer is on the fritz right now I’ll have to wait for my replacement printer, but I’ll be sure to print this out as soon as my new printer is set up. But, just in case it isn’t, I did a bit of looking around and I found this great Tree House. I don’t know about you, but a tree house has always been something I wanted to have. Now since I won’t be building one to use in my backyard, I thought a paper craft one would be fun to have.
You can click this tree house picture to the left and be taken to the Paper-Replika website where you can download it.
I do like the way Julius Perdana, the creator of these paper crafts, put the tree house in a wooded area with rocks. It does look like a cabin in the woods and a tree house seems to be a natural for that setting.
As with the bunny paper craft, you can add your own finishing touches to this tree house to make it fit your ideal — or the one you did have as a child or the one you will make for your children in your own backyard.
Well, bunnies, tree houses and spring all seem to go together. I do hope you’ll visit Paper-Replika and take a look around. I’m sure you’ll find something you like.
Thanks for stopping by and my personal thanks to Julius Perdana at Paper-Replika for these great paper crafts I found.
This is my friend Heather’s beautiful wreath she made with a picture frame simulated window as a lovely background.
It looks like Heather has already decorated for Easter. This will look lovely all spring.
She’s working on some shabby chic eggs she’ll share once they’re completed. Makes you want to get crafting, doesn’t it?
Here are the materials, Heather has used:
12 (5 inch by 7 inch) frames from Dollar Tree
wire wreath from WalMart
3 spools of lace burlap from WalMart
roses from 99 Cent Store
The Lantern is quite a lovely statement on the hearth of the fireplace.
It was made from:
5 (9 inch by 9 inch) picture frames from DollarTree
4 pothos vines from Dollar Tree
With the candles, it definitely makes a statement.
Well, I hope Heather doesn’t mind that I had to cut up her picture, but I thought it necessary to get a good look at the wonderful crafts she created from picture frames.
This lantern would definitely work out well for all seasons.
I never would have thought of making such love things from picture frames. That’s why I have clever friends who get inspired while shopping for bargains.
I’m looking forward to seeing Heather’s shabby chic eggs.
I’m going shopping for picture frames, flowers and other craft items to see if I can create something as lovely.
Here are some links you may find helpful:
When it comes to great prices, you can’t beat the bargains at the places Heather shops.
My special thanks to Heather for sharing her delightfully lovely creativity with us.
But . . . like I said, it is about one’s comfort level. And setting up the camera correctly and having the right set up in your office or craft room. It also comes down to one’s personality. Some people are instantly likable . . . and then there are others.
