I realized while filming the tutorial using the old template that the height of the lid wasn't as tall as I had wished it to be.

I've fixed the template for a taller lid.  The final dimensions of the file is 10.5x10.5 inches which means it will be printed onto 2 sheets of paper.  Simply tape the sheets together after printing.

Happy 147th Birthday Canada!

July 1st marks Canada's Day and what better way to spend it than feasting on delicious BBQ'd foods at Toronto's Rib Fest!  It was an amazing day well spent, we ate, drank, laughed, and overall just enjoyed the vibes at this wonderful festival.

There was so much going on including live bands, live airing of the Belgium vs. USA game, mayoral candidates meeting the people of their city, free merch handed out throughout the event, and so much more.

But the food...ohh the food was the best part!  I wish I had brought more money and more room in my stomach for the food!  We enjoyed beef ribs from Pistol Pete's; pork ribs from Blazing BBQ; ribs, pulled pork, and chicken from Horn Dawgs; funnel cake, deep fried Mars bar, ice cream sandwiches, and we topped everything off with ice cold beer... droolz

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The lid is 4.25x4.25x0.75 inches.  I like to reinforce the sides of the lid so it's less fragile and bends less.  Using a nice thick card stock would be perfect for this lid.  For the best results, score the fold lines and use a glue with a thicker consistency such as Aleene's Tacky Glue, a glue stick, or a glue gun.

Christmas came early this year, on my door step sat a large box containing my dream toy...The Klic-N-Kut MAXX Air 15"

I was a kid again ripping the box open and reveal all the goodies inside.  I am forever grateful for my hugest supporters out there, without you guys I wouldn't be here.

Along with the cutting machine came a bunch of extras on top of the bonus kit which came with the purchase of the machine.  Even though it's always nice to get extras, it was very overwhelming and confusing having to go through all the extras which were jumbled and all over the place.

The manual has to be retrieved from the KNK website resources which I understand it's economically smarter for the manufacturer but such a hassle for the user.  I was going crazy for half a night trying to figure out if I could save the manual as a pdf, eventually I found the link (thank god).  I'm still reading through the manual and would imagine that come time to learn the Make-the-Cut software, it's going to be a b*tch having to switch between windows.

I still have so much to learn about it, but like a mother seeing her child for the firsts time...I already love my machine.

Just wanted to update on the Halloween crafts I made.  Made a couple more minion goggles for some friends but this time using recycled fruit cups!

  And some photos from the night: