Here is my first attempt at a video blog. I had made one video that was great but the resolution was too high and I rambled on so it was almost 400MB and was going to take 20 hours or more to upload. So it was time for a second take. Sorry if I talk too fast and if you can't see the projects. I had to keep the file small. I hope you enjoy it. And here are the projects I mentioned in the vlog.
First the stuffed gnomes. They turned out really cute but doing them in miniature size was actually pretty difficult. I may make them again full sized. I especially loved Mr. Gnomes unibrow! 
And the cute shirts. Not perfect by any means but pretty darn good for my first try. I took a while to get use to using my machine in this way (totally free hand). Next time I may try playing around with the tension to see if my stitches are less wobbly. I used the flash so you could see the stitches a little better. And as for my Christmas journal, it really only took about 40min on the computer to print out the photos and lists and throw it all together. Here are the contents:
-A recount of how we spent Christmas 07 (great for when I go to scrapbook it)
-Favorite recipes
-Ideas I saw or though of for 2008.
-Gifts given and received. This is great for follow-up gifts next year and not accidentally repeating anything.
-An updated card list
-Photos of Christmas decorations with notes and ideas for next year.
-2007 Christmas card and ideas for the 2008 card.
-All pages have space for more ideas.
My goal is to keep this on the bookshelf so I can add to it any time I want and so I can start preparing for Christmas early which helps me reduce stress.
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4 comments:
VIDEO????? HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!!! wow it was such a nice surprise to view your video! and I enjoyed looking at your projects! Great ideas and updates! :) I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND what you mean about planning for next Christmas... this year I was catching up on my projects till the last day so on Christmas eve, I decided to start planning for 2008 the day after Christmas :) So, I listed the ideas and layouts for decor and I ordered my patterns! I can pace myself during the year instead of crunch time starting Oct! :)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Hoping 2008 is filled with God's numerous blessings! miss ya!
Loved the video blog and the crafts, Alexis. Those gnomes are too cute. Here's wishing you a beautiful 2008. Oh yeah, I think we have the same mini-DVD player. It is excellent!
I loved the video. The camera is awesome! I found that the video paused every few seconds. Is that the normal way they play or is my computer a sorry piece of equipment? I love you! Happy New Year!
I'm glad that you were able to watch the Pride & Prejudice dvds. Love the video blog. Thanks so much again for helping me with the cards this year!...would have never gotten them done without your help.
Happy New Year!
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