I have started a new blog, Slightly Off....the Cutting Edge.

I haven't posted here for a very long time and will continue at my new location.  This blog will remain until the internet drops it.  That way if necessary, I can link back to it occasionally.

Be sure and jump over to the new blog and follow me there.  I have a lot of work to get it up and going, but I have a lot of projects planned and figured this would be the perfect way to share them.

I'm planning on using my Pazzles a lot, plus I have a whole bunch of new saws that are 'screaming' for me to use them.  Come on snow, it is time to melt

In addition to craft and other projects, I may end up adding the project known as me as well.  After about 1 1/2 years of not taking care of me, I am ready to get back to work on me there, so there may be food ideas too.

Basically, I'm not exactly sure what will be there...but it won't be just one thing. *grin

Thanks,
Klo

Pazzles Holly Jolly Holiday Blog Hop Blog Candy Winner from my Blog

Thank you so much to everyone for taking time to comment during the Pazzles Holly Jolly Holiday Blog Hop.  

I did a special 'blog candy' random drawing for those people that posted on my blog.  Congratulations to miki g for winning this cardstock, embellishments and glue dot adhesive.

Please send an email to klo@scrappingusa.com with your address and I will get this 
shipped out to you.

Pazzles Holiday Hop: Santa Sleigh Cascade Card

I am so excited you are here.  This is the very first blog hop I have ever participated in, I'm so glad you are joining me and the other Pazzles Design Team members.  I hope you enjoy.

Ever since I taught a class on this Cascade Card (class date, May 5 & 6, 2013), I have wanted to make it into Santa's Sleigh, so i realized this is the perfect opportunity.

I decided to add some pen lines to the file, so I could have a nice gold pinstripe.  To get the pen on both sides, I first did one side and then cut the pieces.  Without removing the mat, I then took the pieces and flipped them over and switched places, allowing me to do the pen tool on the back as well.  This provided a pen tool throughout the entire piece.

With the addition of the super cute Miss Kate's Cuttable files to the Pazzles Craft Room, I knew that I had found the perfect reindeer for my 'sleigh'.  The funny thing about this sled though, it is 'specially' powered and these cute dear get to ride inside with Santa and the presents.

Here is a list of the files I used:
Rudolph
Other Reindeer *(the ones that called him names, but then apologized, so they are friends now)
Santa
Greeting Signs
Sleigh-Cascade Card

Leave a comment for your chance to win a $30 Pazzles Gift Card. Leave a comment on each of the blogs by Tuesday December 9, 2014 for more chances to win. One lucky commenter will be chosen and notified on Wednesday December 10, 2014. Terms and Conditions: Open only to people aged 18 or older. Giveaway ends midnight MST, December 9, 2014. Only one entry per person per blog please. One winner will be chosen via random drawing. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

Thank you so much for stopping by, your next stop is at

Krista's Paper Cafe 

Have fun!

BONUS BLOG CANDY:  I am going to do a drawing just for those people that comment on my blog today.  I'm going to send you a package of goodies, that will include paper and embellishments.  Be sure and check back on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 for the announcement of the winner.

If you get lost on the Blog Hop, here are the links to each one:

Melin 

Heidi 

Belle 

Joanna 

Michelle 

Klo 

Krista 

My New Studio-Office-Craft Room

I am so excited to share my new Studio/Office with you.  I am very fortunate to have had Shaun Peck come in and build this for me.  Shaun is my oldest granddaughters dad and he did an fabulous job.  His sweet wife, Tiffany also came and did a lot of the painting.  Thank you for my dream room.

Here is the closet.  The bottom shelf has my cardstock that I use regularly.  The second shelf has my idea books and the shelves above there has some odds and ends that are in the photo box.   There is also lighting in the closet, which is really nice when I'm looking for just the right paper.  The drawers and cupboards below are all 22 inches deep.

The cupboard on the right, I keep my pens and other items in here so they are easy to get to.

Pulls out so it is easy to get the stuff in the back

The cupboard on the left

Also, pulls out so I can get the stuff in the back

One of the really awesome pieces, I can pull this out, then just use the trimmer, then push it back in.  I love not having to move my cutters to a different place to be able to use.  This works great.

This is where I keep the things I want to be able to get to quickly and some of the things that don't have a regular place.  I love that the drawer comes completely out so I don't have to try and dig to the back of it.

Here are my pattern papers.  I have got them organized by company. 

This is where I keep my scraps, because they are organized, I find that I actually use them.

This is where my overflow of cardstock goes.  I have way to much paper.

More overflow, plus I have some kits that I have in the back.

I hang the bags here that I like to use regularly.  I also have a skirt hanger, I put my in progress projects in ziploc bags and hang them here, so they are easily available and I don't have to get everything gathered each time I want to work on a project, plus it makes it so I can put everything away when I don't have time to finish the project, so I can keep my room clean.

Next to the closet, I have some more photo boxes that have my ribbons in, plus all of my 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock is.  I am going to add a piece of art here that my sister did, but I haven't gotten that done yet.

This is probably the most amazing piece in my room.  I am going to add picture frames to this, but haven't had time yet.  I will attach the frames to the board, so that when it opens, they will stay attached.

This is my frame open.  I LOVE THIS piece, it is so nice, because it is counter height, so I can sit on my saddle chair or stand depending on my mood or what I am working on. 

I keep my paints and embossing powders (they haven't been added yet), plus other bottles that I want to be able to see and use easily.

If you would like to have one of these built and shipped to you, Shaun does take orders and will custom build one for you.  Send him at email peckshaun1984@gmail.com and he can send you more information.

This is my 'windowless' seat.  Everyone thought I was crazy when I said I was going to add a bench, but it has been wonderful, because there is a place for people to sit and visit without having to go in the other room and bring in a chair.  I was able to put my shadow box above it, that is where I keep things that are very precious to me from when I was growing up.

This drawer below the bench has some of my odds and end items that I can cut on my Pazzles and that I use in my other crafting.

More things that I use with my Pazzles Inspiration, I love having everything easily accessible.

I keep finished pages here that I need to add photos to.  I also have some of my extra paper here as well.

I love my corner entertainment center.  It is so nice to have this at eye level.

Below the tv area, I keep a basket with my camera stuff in it, plus some extra jars with odds and ends.  I also keep my purse here (yes, the football is my purse), so I know right were it is at all the time.

This is Elora's house, she isn't in here right now, but I will share photos at another time when she is in here napping.

Just to the side is my file area.  Love having them at this height and so easy to get to.

I love old camera's.  My grandfather, that passed a way the year I was born was a photographer, so I'm thinking I must take after him, because I love camera's as well.

I love my desk, it faces out to my backyard and I love the window being right there with the natural light during the day.  I like the pull out for my keyboard and mouse and then two small drawers for things I need while I'm at the desk.

Hidden under my desk is a shelf that has a door, this is where all of my cords are hidden.  I love not having cords everywhere and being able to just close the door.

I really like the shelving to the right of my desk.  See my Pazzles with the red cover on it?  

I can pull out my Pazzles when I am cutting, but when it is not in use, it rolls nicely back into my shelving.  I love my Pazzles, it is so great having the best electronic machine available.

This drawer pulls out and has my office supplies and my 4 in 1 printer.  I love having all of this at my finger tips.

I have a little more office supplies her, as well as my ink refills.  I also have my large format printer here.  I haven't been able to use it a lot recently, because I didn't want to take the time to pull it out and hook it up.  Now it is always available and ready to use.  I love that.

The bottom shelf was not really big, but is perfect for keeping my mats for my Pazzles in.  It keeps them flat, but accessible.

Tea Light Magic

This week we did the cutest Tea Light coverings...they are so fun and simple. If you want to learn to make them quickly with your Pazzles, just go watch the archived class at Klo's Classroom and look for the class that was this week December 23 and 24, 2012 titled Tea Light Magic. The files are also given to you at the end of each class, you can even download them from the recorded classes.

A few weeks ago, we learned how to create this cute Snowman. If you want to see how you can create your very own, just go to the class on December 2 and 3, 2012. It is called Free Standing Frosty. As soon as I remember how to put a file here that you can download, I will share the file with you as well.

I have been very remiss in doing my blog this past year and a half. Most of the stuff I do, goes on the Pazzles Craft Room, so I wasn't putting it here too...BUT, I have figured out what I will put here. I am going to start putting the projects that we do in my Live Online and Interactive Classes. The classes are FREE and open to everyone, even if you have another cutter. I hope you like that idea. If you have any other ideas, let me know.

Doing the Happy Dance

One of my friends from the yahoo groups was doing the happy dance about her Pazzles today and I immediately thought of the Dancing Snoopy....*grin

WPC

GSD

SVG

AI

DXF

Super Hero Files

Here are some Super Hero Files that I created as a request....I hope you enjoy them.

Batman-WPC

Batman-SVG

Batman-GSD

Batman-AI

Shazaam-WPC

Shazaam-SVG

Shazaam-GSD

Shazaam-AI

Superman-WPC

Superman-SVG

Superman-GSD

Superman-AI

Organize Your Space Blog Hop

I decided to join a blog hop to show different organization options for your crafting area...have fun.
Oh and to view my area, just CLICK HERE

Gingerbread House

I have been having so much fun learning to create boxes.  As I was creating a box a few weeks ago, I 'saw' it as a Gingerbread House.   And to make it more fun, Chris from Pazzles just shared an adorable Gingerbread House Box over at the Pazzles Craft Room, so be sure and check it out as well.

Here is the one I did

if you would like the cutting file for this

CLICK HERE

It is time for the Holidays

What do you have on your gift list?  I started thinking about what I would like this year and realized, I have it.  As many of you know, I have had a Pazzles machine since they first came out.  I started out with the Pro machine and had a Mini as well.  I also had a Mighty (Pazzles sent me to learn, since I was traveling for them at the time and needed to be able to answer questions).  Now I have an Inspiration.  It is my favorite.  Yes, I still have the other ones, but they are in boxes and sitting in storage, because my Inspiration does EVERYTHING all of those did and more.

I bring this up, because of the wonderful Promotion that Pazzles is running.  If you have been wanting a Pazzles Inspiration, but have been unable to get it, now is the time.  If you click here, you can see how to get your own Inspiration for $99* or $199*.

Here is an idea for those of you that have the Inspiration, but would like to have the Pazzles Craft Room.  Why not sign up for the Craft Room for yourself and give the Inspiration to a friend, sister, daughter, mother, daughter in law, etc for the $99* or $199. Click here and make everyone have a Happy Holiday.

EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE

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WATCH THE INSPIRATION IN ACTION >

	Inspiration + Pazzles Craft Room 1 Year Commitment
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	Inspiration + Pazzles Craft Room 2 Year Commitment
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* Plus shipping and first month’s subscription. Offer subject to the terms and conditions of the Pazzles Craft Room. Must complete entire subscription term to receive stated discount. Failure to complete subscription commitment will require that the full MSRP price for the Inspiration® minus the original purchase price be remitted to Pazzles®. Details available in terms of use and addendum presented prior to completing purchase. Offer only available to residents of the United States of America. Additional shipping required for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands.

Ladybug File

I was asked by a friend to clean this file up, so I thought I would share it with you.  It is a perfect file to do in vinyl.

WPC (Pazzles and Funtime Software)

GSD (Wishblade, Craft Robo and Silhouette)

SVG (MTC and SCAL)

AI (KNK and others)

Classes

Silly Turkey Class----How to assemble and cut this project from the Pazzles Craft Room

Basic Shapes and Manipulation---Basics on creating files.

Free Mad Tweety and Pilgrim Snoopy

I have been scrapbooking with Steph and Barb this week.  Here are some files that I created and then Barb put together.   We have decided this is a great system.  I can create files and then SEE them cut nicely and put together and Barb can use them for different kits and layouts she does.  Steph is doing the same thing as me.  What is nice, if it is a file I can't use for the Pazzles Craft Room, you will get it here for free.   

For your FREE cut file....CLICK on the PHOTO of your choice.