Coupons for iPad Offline

Okay, I don't have a smart phone or data coverage for my iPad and it drives me crazy to see others getting coupons that are only for smartphones!

Not to be daunted, I've discovered some workarounds.  If you do have a smartphone, you might still find a couple of tips here that are valuable.

Joanne's Smartphone Coupons

On my desktop, I was able to pull up the Joanne's coupon for mobile.  Did a google search for Joanne's coupons and went to a blogsite http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2005/12/jo-ann-coupons.html and clicked on Mobile Coupons.  I had to enter my cell phone number, but it gave me a 50% off coupon.  There is no discount coupon available in other Joanne ads this week, so this is a valuable coupon!  I was able to print the coupon at home.  There isn't anything on the coupon saying mobile only, so I'm assuming it will be accepted in the store.  I have also found that Hancock Fabrics will take competitor coupons, but ONLY in print, not on a smart device so I can use it at Hancock or Michaels for that matter.

Can I get the coupon on my iPad?  Yes, and here's how!  I opened the coupon on my browser (in my case Explorer), then by clicking on the down arrow by 'Page' I can email the coupon to myself.  I then opened the email on the iPad and took a screenshot of the coupon, saving it to the camera roll on the iPad, so now I can show the coupon on my iPad in the store.  How green can you be!

How to Take a Screenshot on iPad

If you haven't learned this valuable trick on your iPad, read on!  Anything you are viewing on your iPad can be stored as a .jpg in your camera roll.  It will take a 'picture' of exactly what is displayed on the screen, coupon from a webpage, info in an email, etc.  You can zoom in, move the image around, get it arranged however you want and then, at the same time, push the round button on the face of the iPad (bottom center) and the power button (top right) for just a sec and you'll hear a camera shutter sound and voila, you have captured the image on your screen.  Open your camera roll and at the end of the photo collection you will see your screenshot.

I'm off to save some money at the Fabric store, hope I can help you save too!

Happy Stitching!

New fabric bonding agent

Reading my Facebook page today and saw a post for this new product:

I use many permanent bonding agents in design and am always pleased to see a new one!  Haven't personally tried this one, but have had good results from other Aleene's products.  It says it is washable.  Drycleanable too????  Don't know.

Not for use on stretchy synthetic fabrics it says, wondering if that is stretchy and synthetic or if they mean also synthetic fabrics that are non-stretchy.  Will have to give it a try and see how it works!  Have used 3M permanent bonding tape, will need to compare this with their product.  One great advantage, this product comes in small sheets as well.

Have you tried this product?  What did you think?

Happy Stitching (though not with this one!).

Coupons, Discounts and Sale! Fleece fitted sheet~link to tutorial

Joanne Fabrics has all thread on sale this week 50% off.  No coupon needed, no limit, all brands.  Go stock up now!!!

Of note:  If you were not aware, Joanne Fabrics and Michaels Crafts take each other's coupons!  Both have coupons in the Sunday paper and the same (and sometimes more) offers online.  'Like' their FB page and/or sign up for email alerts for reminders!

Fleece Fitted Sheet

I wanted to share a link I found with instructions on how to make a fitted sheet from Fleece.  Perfect timing with Fall weather upon us (or close) depending on where you live!

haddygracedesigns.blogspot.com
Simple, easy to follow instructions on this blog for twin, full or queen sized fitted sheet.

Happy Stitching!

See my work on HGTV Tonight!

Today is the day! Watch Showhouse Showdown - Fresno edition tonight on HGTV. I made all the bedding and pillows in Christine's house and might be in the program (the bedding will be, not sure if I will!). On Comcast in Fresno, HD broadcast of HGTV, the show airs at 5:00pm and midnight (channel 746); Non-HD broadcast of HGTV airs at 8:00 pm and 3:00 am (channel 58).

 If you are not in the Fresno area, please check your local listings for time and channel.

Color Game

Just got back from a fun presentation from Pittsburgh Paints on color trends for 2011.  When I think paint colors, I'm never sure where to begin.  Pittsburgh Paints has a cool app on its website called the Color Game.  Answer a series of questions and it will suggest paint color palettes that will match your personality!  I tried it and did like the colors it presented me.

Find out what your personality says about color choices here:

http://www.voiceofcolor.com/en/colorsensegame/index.asp

Clever Cards!

Alright, I admit this is not a sewing idea, but if you sew, you are crafty and will appreciate the creativity here.  This light is made with playing cards! 

Now my mind starts to spin...how about that deck of cards you bought on the cruise as a rememberence and is sitting idle in a drawer.  What a cool display, hang from the cieling if not 'electrified' would still make a cool decor item.  Here is the back side of the cards...beautiful!

Many photo developers will print a deck of cards with any image you want.  A colorful photo, a graphic image, oooh, this could get good!

Instructions for many variations of the construction are here:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/12/math-monday-playing-card-constructi.html

Happy Crafting!

Fiber Art Necklace/Scarf

Some years ago, my Mom bought me 2 necklaces at a craft fair that were made of beautiful fiber yarn.  Every time I wore them, people commented on how unique they were.  I hadn't worn them for a while and ran across them in a drawer the other day.  One was just the right color for an outfit I was wearing, so I wore it once again after several years.  Once again, I got many comments and decided that this might be a unique item to add to my Etsy shop.  Here are a couple of colors I have made, thought I would share them with you and see what you think!

Fun worn on an open neck, or over a shirt or sweater.  Artsy, creative, unique~

Don't you want one too!

Happy Stitching.