Thursday, March 31, 2011

How to make a custom template in Word

Tired of wasting paper just to get the correct tag? Ever wonder how to get the perfectly sized tags for you homemade cards or scrapbook layouts?   Well wonder no more...


Crabby Cakes Studio is pleased to offer this quick tutorial on how to create custom Word Templates. For this example we are going to create a set of 2x3” Landscape tags.




1. Open Word. (For this example we are using Office 2007)

2. Select Mailings.


3. Select Labels.



4. In the Envelopes and Labels pop up window, select Options.

5. In the Label Options pop up window, select New Label.


6. The Label Details pop up window will open. This is where we will set up our custom Label. Our first step is always naming the label. In the Label name box type the name of your label. We usually enter the size and then the orientation (we will be creating a 2x3 Landscape Label). Example:

2x3 Portrait
2x3 Landscape
1x1 Portrait


7. To create the label, you will need to change the following fields: Label Name, Label Height, Label Width, Number Across, Number Down, Vertical Pitch, Horizontal Pitch, and Page size.

8. To calculate the number across or down, divide the width/height of the paper by the width/height of the label that you are making. For a 2x3” landscape Label the equation would be as follows:

11/3 = 3.66666 – so we will be able to have 3 labels across.
8.5/2 = 4.25 – so we will be able to have 4 labels down.



9. The vertical pitch is always equal to the label height and the horizontal pitch is always equal to the label width.


10. To Select Paper Size, click on the down arrow on the right side of the paper size. This will show the drop down box.

11. Click ok. Congratulations, you have just set up your first of many custom labels in Word.

12. Next time you need to use this label, follow steps 1-4 and then instead of selecting New Label, you will select Label Vendors and Other/Custom. This is where all of your custom label templates will be saved.



13. Select your label and click ok.

14. Select New Document


15. Your label is ready to use. Type, print, and cut!!

The sky is the limit for all the different size tags that you can create.

Christine and Bobbi
Crabby Cakes Studio
Where crabby turns into happy!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Crabby Cakes Studio gets another Blog Award!

 Christine and I would like to thank the wonderful woman who put together the Irish Blog Hop, Lisa, who gave us this award!  You can visit Lisa's blog at: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ 

We would also like to Thank Ashely for giving us the Versatile Blog Award as well!  Please visit Ashley at: http://myscrappinpalace.blogspot.com/

We are very honored she would pick us for it.  In order to accept this award we must:

1.  Thank the person who sent it to you
2.  Tell 7 things about yourself
3.  Send this to 15 bloggers

Ok another 7 things about CCS....
1. Christine and I are paper hoarders.  If we combined our paper stash we would have more than Archiver's offers in selection.
2. Christine and I worked together in an accounting department, and have known each other for 15 years.
3. Christine and I are fur-baby parents.  Christine has a sweet boxes names Riley and I have my sweet Chi's Athena and Pedro.

4. Christine has been on more cruises than any person I have ever meet. 
5. Christine and I love our flippie floppies.
6. Christine has a collection of pooping animals toys.
7.  Crabby Cakes got its name because Bobbi is a Crab, and Christine is sweet like cake!

Here are the winners that we have chosen to give this award to, they are a bunch of talented crafters!


1.  http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/2011/03/more-layouts.html
2.  http://treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com
3.  http://scrapbooksisters.blogspot.com/
4.  http://charitywingsnews.blogspot.com/
5.  http://scrapbook-crazy.blogspot.com/
6.  http://pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com/2011/01/scrapbook-challenges-blog-hop-tons-of.html
7.  http://www.katjaschneider.blogspot.com/
8.  http://carrieferrier.blogspot.com/
9.  http://cherrysjubileehome.blogspot.com/
10.  http://fluffandfinery.blogspot.com/
11.  http://www.thecrafthotspot.blogspot.com/
12.  http://craftilicious-yorkshire.blogspot.com/
13.  http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/
14.  http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
15.  http://creepyglowbugg.blogspot.com/


Thanks again for the blog award!
Where Crabby Turns into Happy!
Christine and Bobbi

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

How do you like to store your paper?

Well I (Christine) am in the home stretch of my scrap room re-organization! 


The hardest task that is still pending is putting away all of my paper. What I foolishly thought was going to be a couple of hours on Saturday turned into a week long process! 


I already had 12 (yes I said 12) of the Sterilite 3 Drawer Clearview storage units (pictured below), but that was not enough storage for me and my paper stash was piling up around me.

 
When I was at Target last week, I found the Sterilite 7 Drawer Craft Cart on clearance for 20.98. I bought one think that would be plenty of new storage for all of my paper. Well, Saturday I purchased a second one and on Sunday, I purchase 2 more of the 3 drawers Clearview containers. Finally - ENOUGH STORAGE. I think and hope.....


Now the question is how to divide up my paper......


At Bobbi's suggestion, I have started to breakdown my paper packs and storing them by color theme. I have all of my holiday paper and specialty paper separated. (Christmas is 5 drawers alone!) So this brings me to the question of the day....

How do you store your paper?


We'd love to hear from you.. so leave us your suggestions and ideas on how you store your paper!


Bobbi and Christine

Friday, March 18, 2011

Luck of the Irish Two Day Blog Hop (March 18th Day 2)

Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop.
March 17th at 11:30 a.m. through March 18th at 11:30 p.m.

Welcome to Day 2 of the very first Luck of the Irish Blog Hop.

If you have started on this blog you’re on the right track. If not, and just lucked up on this blog, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us.

We're so excited to being doing this hop, and we have a fabulous line up with some very talented folks. There will be lots of fun projects, along with some great blog candy, and an AMAZING grand prize for this hop.

This hop runs from Mar. 17 - Mar 18, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what BLOG CANDY you could possibly WIN!! Come back both days to see some new projects.
Flip for The Irish-Day 2 of Blog Hop


We love these types of cards because they are interactive for the receiver.  Simply pull on the ribbon and the card "waterfalls" little mini cards!

For this card, we used part of a template from SVGcut.com "Waterfall Collection"."  To see more from this collection you can visit this  link: http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=248 

On this card we went a little crazy with the patterns.   St. Patty's day is hugely celebrated where we live... anyone hear of Chi-Rish?  Chicago has a huge parade, gatherings on the streets, everyone is wearing green!  So really is there such a thing as too much green?  This card is just breathing the Chicago spirit!


  • Cut green cardstock to create 4.5 x 5 card base
  • Downloaded and cut my waterfall template
  • Used a vellum sticker pack for the mini card section
  • Added glittered four leave clovers.
  • Lastly, cut a shamrock ribbon at the pulley

This card only took about 10 minutes to create because we used stickers, you can be as simple or elaborate as you like on these waterfall cards.  Who ever the recipient is, they will think you are amazelying gifted by creating this interactive card!


Here is the complete line up

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/
Misty – http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com/
Creativek Kuts - http://www.creativekuts.blogspot.com/
Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Corrine - http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/ You are here!
Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/  Next!
Rachelle – http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/
Sheri - http://highland-eyes.blogspot.com/
Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
Melanie - http://melaniespapercraft.blogspot.com/
Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/
Bobbi – http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Angie – http://luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Scrapping With Lisa on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842



There is also going to be an overall grand prize, which is being sponsored by Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa and she will be the first and last blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prize you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop, as well as become a fan of my blog and of Scrapping with Lisa on Facebook. $20 worth of free svg files are being donated by The Treasure Box Designs. So you must be a follower of their blog at http://www.facebook.com/l/8f1f7FMLodN5VYZ4-Wq2kR32H3w/treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/, their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015#!/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015 and visit their webpage at  http://www.treasureboxdesigns.com/

Tell them Lisa sent you. I also would like to know that you were there and what design you like best at TBD. You must do all this, it is mandatory in order to be eligible for the overall grand prize.

The grand prize for the Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop is as follows:

  • Nine sets of 2 page layouts with pre-made pages, just add your pictures.
  • One Halloween mini album with background paper included.
  • One blank calendar tent with a set of calendar pieces stickers.
  • One premade Halloween chipboard album.
  • 9 Disney stickers, one book of Disney 8.5 x 11 papers and a Minnie mini album.
  • One brand new Christmas Mini Album which you put together.
  • One perfect pages kit.
  • 2 fall photo albums, blank.
  • One beautiful finished light denim blue album with 20 pre-made pages, all you have to do is put pictures in it and you have a completed album.
  • Last will be a gift certificate to a secret store.

The total for this grand prize is valued at approximately $212.00




Crabby Cakes Studios would like to thank you for stopping by our blog today!   To show our appreciation we have included this free SVG!  Follow this link to download our FREE pot of gold SVG pattern:


We hope you will leave a comment, join our blog or become a Facebook Fan today!  Please stop by tomorrow to see what we showcase on day 2 of The Luck Of the Irish Blog Hop!

Have a GREAT day!!

Christine and Bobbi

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Luck of the Irish Two Day Blog Hop (March 17th Day 1)


Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop.
March 17th at 11:30 a.m. through March 18th at 11:30 p.m.

Welcome to the very first Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop.

If you have started on this blog you’re on the right track. If not, and just lucked up on this blog, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us.

We're so excited to being doing this hop, and we have a fabulous line up with some very talented folks. There will be lots of fun projects, along with some great blog candy, and an AMAZING grand prize for this hop.

This hop runs from Mar. 17 - Mar 18, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what BLOG CANDY you could possibly WIN!! Come back both days to see some new projects.
FEEL THE RAINBOW


For this card, we wanted the rainbow to have an organic feel.  To achieve this we have the ribbon put on in a loose manor to appear to be cascading into the pot of gold. 

To make this card you will need the following

  • 1 7" x 10" piece of white card stock folded in half
  • 1 4.5" x 6.5" piece of green card stock
  • 1 4.5" x 3" piece of patterned card stock (we used  shamrock patterned from Joann's)
  • 1 4.5 " Piece of green ribbon
  • 1 Pot of Gold SVG
  • Green glitter glue
  • orange glitter glue
  • Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple ribbon of your choice
  • Adhesive

Here is the complete line up

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/
Misty – http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com/
Creativek Kuts - http://www.creativekuts.blogspot.com/
Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Corrine - http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/ You are here!
Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/  Next!
Rachelle – http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/
Sheri - http://highland-eyes.blogspot.com/
Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
Melanie - http://melaniespapercraft.blogspot.com/
Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/
Bobbi – http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Angie – http://luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Scrapping With Lisa on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842



There is also going to be an overall grand prize, which is being sponsored by Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa and she will be the first and last blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prize you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop, as well as become a fan of my blog and of Scrapping with Lisa on Facebook. $20 worth of free svg files are being donated by The Treasure Box Designs. So you must be a follower of their blog at http://www.facebook.com/l/8f1f7FMLodN5VYZ4-Wq2kR32H3w/treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/, their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015#!/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015 and visit their webpage at  http://www.treasureboxdesigns.com/ 

Tell them Lisa sent you. I also would like to know that you were there and what design you like best at TBD. You must do all this, it is mandatory in order to be eligible for the overall grand prize.

The grand prize for the Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop is as follows:

  • Nine sets of 2 page layouts with pre-made pages, just add your pictures.
  • One Halloween mini album with background paper included.
  • One blank calendar tent with a set of calendar pieces stickers.
  • One premade Halloween chipboard album.
  • 9 Disney stickers, one book of Disney 8.5 x 11 papers and a Minnie mini album.
  • One brand new Christmas Mini Album which you put together.
  • One perfect pages kit.
  • 2 fall photo albums, blank.
  • One beautiful finished light denim blue album with 20 pre-made pages, all you have to do is put pictures in it and you have a completed album.
  • Last will be a gift certificate to a secret store.

The total for this grand prize is valued at approximately $212.00




Crabby Cakes Studios would like to thank you for stopping by our blog today!   To show our appreciation we have included this free SVG!  Follow this link to download our FREE pot of gold SVG pattern:


We hope you will leave a comment, join our blog or become a Facebook Fan today!  Please stop by tomorrow to see what we showcase on day 2 of The Luck Of the Irish Blog Hop!

Have a GREAT day!!

Christine and Bobbi

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Movie Night 12 X 12 Layout

What a great way to celebrate movie night with you family.  We created this adorable 2 Page Layout in black, silver, and red.  I love the directors board.  This is a custom made Crabby Cakes Studio SVG pattern which will be available shortly in our Etsy Store for purchase!  The top of the directors board even moves.

We have also included a journal tab for your top 5 favorite movies. Look at the popcorn!  So delicious and buttery you just might want to eat it!  This layout really has the glitz and we know that everything looks better with a little glitter!



We tried to make the left side photos mats look like the photo booth photos.. hope you like that little touch.



Do we have a winner here?  What would you add?  Let us know! 
Crabby Cakes Studio would like to thank My Scrap chick for the usage of some of the attached SVG used on this layout.


If you like our work.. please become a follower and like us on facebook!

Christine and Bobbi



Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Announcing Custom 12x12 2 Page Layouts in our Etsy Store

Crabby Cake Studios is pleased to debut our new custom 2 page scrapbook layout line in our Etsy store.
 (http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrabbyCakesStudio).   

Our goal is to introduce  1 -2 layouts in our store each week - so keep checking back to see our new layout themes!   

WHAT DOES CUSTOM MEAN?
Crabby Cakes Studio will be offering our buyers the option to customize their purchased layout.  The customization option will include color theme changes and personalization to any of our layouts purchase in our Etsy store.

  
Below is a sample layout, titled "You're out of this world".  This is as shown on our Etsy store, if you would prefer a different background?  Or maybe you want different color monsters? Just let us know and  we will gladly change it to suit your needs! 










Sunday, March 13, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day

My neice Jamie came over on Sunday for dinner.  While she was over she asked her Aunt Chris to one of her favorite things to do... make cards.  Well since my craft room is under a remodel (ok - just a major cleaning)...  I let her make her cards at the kitchen table.  She made an adorable St. Patrick's Day card.


To make this card, Jamie used the following:

1/2 piece of white card stock folded in half 4.25 x 5.5 inches
1/4 piece of St. Patrick's Day by the Paper Studio (we love Hobby Lobby)
small piece of ribbon for the front of the card
Pot of Gold Stamp and Leprechaun Stamp from G Studios
markers and adhesive



She drew the rainbow, grass, and added the body to the leprechaun head.  Great Job Jamie.  Her cards just keep getting better and better!

Christine

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Big Changes Coming to Crabby Cakes Studio

Blog Update


First we are so pleased that Crabby Cakes Studio is getting a face lift! We are having our blog redesigned by The Posh Box (http://www.theposhbox.net/waiting-list.shtml) and are on the waiting list with work expected to be started at the beginning of July. Our new blog will include an on-line boutique allowing our users to do a one stop shop, right here on your blog!

New Crabby Cake Studio Product Lines for 2011

Crabby Cakes Studio is so pleased to be offering our very own line of Bakers Twine! This is quickly becoming a staple for all scrapbook and card makers! Our new line will be called Crabby All the Twine. Too cute right!?! We are starting with 9 colors! So watch out for our new packs launch soon for purchase!

We will debut our first SVG file early next week! What is an SVG? These are graphic files that can be used with your Sure Cuts A lot program to make adorable, size adjustable paper piecing that can be cut using your Cricut! Christine has been hard at work creating special themes that will be coming out shortly! The first SVG file that will be available is an adorable Easter Train!

In the mean time Crabby Cakes Studio is quite busy completing custom orders!

• Christine is working a custom order for (3) 8x8 Baby Girl Books.

• Bobbi is working a client order of a custom 6 x6 order for (4) girl (1) boy birthday albums.

• Bobbi is working on another client order for a 8 X 8 custom baby boy album for the soon available for baby Will!

Thanks for all the love and support!





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