Hide a Pouch

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Wrist Pocket - Zipper

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Wrist Pocket - PHUBBY

phubby.com

Here is an interesting pocket that can hold your phone, money, Credit Card.

CupCake Party idea's

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RoundAboutSleeves

WOW !!  I can not believe how many designs I have found for Cup Cakes.

Cup Cakes will never be the same.
 CupCake Wrappers

Make your own::
http://megardengal.blogspot.com/2012/05/making-perfect-cupcake.html



http://cricutcakecutter.com/

Tim Holtz - Craft Video's

Tim Holtz is another craft guru that everyone should take a look at.  He has a full line of Craft ideas if you are looking for something new.
Great New Rustic Color!
Product List:
Embossing Folders
Stamps
Embossing Powders
Ink Pads
Alcohol Incs   +Plus More

Cricut Design Studio

I purchased the "Design Studio" for my Expression instead of the Gypsy.
When you have any questions about the best use of Design Studio please visit YouTube.  One CapadiaDesigns really gave some great tricks. 
Don't miss her videos!

Cricut Expression including Blade/Speed/Pressure CHART

One of the first things that I needed to know after I purchased a Provo Craft Expression was the *Speed & *Pressure to get the best results.

NOTE:  I would recommend 2 Cuts for Shrinky Dink Plastic

Cricut hints for SHRINK PLASTIC CRAFTS

Cricut Hints

I'm playing with Shrink plastic right now, and I made up a tip list: ***1: Make sure you are using “shrink grade plastic”.  While other plastic might shrink – they can release toxins that can be harmful for breathing.*** 2:  Reverse action tweezers (a pair that opens when they are pinched) are VERY, VERY helpful!  A second pair of tweezers is nice to have on hand as well – the plastic can be very hot! 3: When using your heat gun – which is what I’ve been using – keep in mind that the heat tool MAY be running longer then when you use it to melt embossing powder and can get VERY HOT!!!! 4: After cutting out your shape – if you take fine grade sand paper and lightly sand the plastic on the back of your shape – the color will go into the plastic instead of sitting on top of the plastic, and the color is much nicer. 5: Speaking of color – the Alcohol inks ROCK for shrink plastic!!!  They have wonderful color, but keep in mind if you color your shape first then shrink the color gets darker.  I found that I like the look of shrinking the plastic first then coloring.  Sharpie ink pens work well too, but they get really dark when shrunk. 6: Rubber gloves are a MUST!!  Especially if you are planning to color with the alcohol inks AND then go to work!  Gloves keep you from explaining to your boss why your fingers/hands look like a rainbow threw up on them! 7: Cutting – I have one brand of shrink plastic, but two kinds.  The first is clear.  I have found to get a clean cut – one without having to use a Xacto knife - is to have blade on depth 6, max pressure, and multi-cut three times!  A pain!  I also have translucent – blade on 6, max pressure, cut once!  Much better! 8: Keep in mind that the shapes you are cutting at 4-8 inches, on most shrink plastic will shrink to half that size.  This is important, because if you cut out a beach umbrella (which I can show you a photo of) then shrink it – that umbrella pole is a PAIN!!!!!  And can break once shrunk as the plastic gets very hard once the heat is applied to it. 9: if you want a hole in your cut, punch one first and to keep it a good size set an eyelet in it.  The plastic will shrink around the eyelet, but still keep the hole large enough so a wire or key chain will fit through later. 10: After shrinking, while the plastic is still warm, and IF you want your item to lay flat - take an acrylic block (used in stamping) and apply pressure on the warm plastic to flatten it out.  This has worked for me and, so far anyway, it does not stick to your block!

Kid Concoctions -Top Secrets Recipes

 

This is a really fun book of projects that you can do at home with your kids.  Think of this as your Summer Time Book of projects that they can learn to make & play with.  

Recipes including: Moon Sand, Silly Putty, Gak, Creepie Crawlers, Hover Crafts, Lip Gloss, Chia Pets, Squeeze Rockets and many more.All of our projects promote science, art, math, recycling and basic life skills.

Kid Concoctions Books

Inner & Outer Thigh Machine - ThighGlider

The Thigh Glider really targets all the muscles in your Legs, Butt, and Core.  If you are considering an in-home exercise device you will really feel it the VERY FIRST TIME YOU USE IT.  The workout DVD will really get your arms & shoulders, at the same time!

Slanket - The popular Blanket with Sleeves

If you really want a blanket with Sleeves that is washable, thick & warm!
You need to visit The Slanket website to see their  list of colors.
If you purchased a "Snuggie"  you can not compare the quality between these 2 products!

ScrapOnizer - Organize all your little items.

I have been struggling with all the little item for my computer, art supplies, kids toys.  The ScrapOnizer is a solution that may help you.  So far I have only found it on-line.  My local craft store does not have this item on the self, yet.  There are several configuration including a special design for your CriCut Cartridges.

Beater Blade for KitchenAid

I purchased this Beater Blade for my KitchenAid this year.  I really love the performance.  It scraped the bowl with ease.  This would be a great gift for any Baker in the family.  I purchased mine at a local kitchen store. 

Health - HomeMade Popcicles in 7 mins

The Quick Pop™ Maker

About the Quick Pop™ Maker

The Zoku Quick Pop™ Maker freezes ice pops in as little as seven minutes right on your countertop without electricity. Quickly make striped pops, yogurt pops or (for the first time ever at home) flavored core pops. To enjoy Quick Pops at a moment’s notice, simply store the compact base in your freezer. The kit includes six durable, reusable plastic pop sticks that have unique ridged designs that allow pops to adhere securely, with special drip guards for tidy eating. A specially designed Super Tool helps to quickly release the frozen treats from their molds. The unit can make up to 9 pops before refreezing the unit again. Includes 1 Quick Pop Maker, 6 sticks, 6 drip guards, and 1 Super Tool.
Dimensions: 8" x 4.25" x 4.5"

BPA and phthalate free.

100 most Creative People in Business

http://www.fastcompany.com/100/mcp.html
http://www.fastcompany.com/most-creative-people/2012

This is a very interesting list of Creative People

How many of them do you Know???

How do you get your product into Celebrity hands????

I do not know the answer to this question.
I think you have to live near a Celebrity to get your foot in the door. 


Here is a DVD that you can purchase from Sarah Shaw
( I have not seen this DVD to recommend it either way.)
The reason I mention it is for you to know that you can find almost everything on the web if you look hard enough.
NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Catalogs.com

Besides all the retail stores near your house you also need to research every catalog in your "Product Category"
Here is your first resource:  http://www.catalogs.com/

YouTube

Don't forget to use YouTube to search for everything.  How to make something,  How to learn a new computer program.  Use this for your personal classroom.

Patent Search

When we first started to invent we would have to travel to the nearest College to do all of our patent searches.  What a complicated process.  Now it is easy from your own Personal Computer. This search is much harder but you should at least try to find something in your category.  This will also help to set your price point.
 
Patent Search

Trademark Search

Every Inventor should know how to search a trademark.  Here is the link.  TradeMark Search

Pitchmen

If you have not watched PITCHMEN here are a few of the people & products that have made the show interesting.

Cold Fire Extinguisher - Rapid Cool down Spray

To keep your family safe you should have a fire extinguisher on hand.  This is an amazing product.  VIDEO

Order Here

Debra Lee Brings Bake Huggers™ Edible Cupcake Liners

I saw this product demonstrated by Debra Lee on homemake millionaire.
I will look for a place to purchase this item.  It is so clever & clean for kids to eat cup cakes.
More details about Debra Lee
Keep you POSTED ;-)

HomeMade Millonaire - Kelly Rippa

"HomeMade Millionaire"  Kelly Rippa & her production company put this show together.  Out of ALL of the invention show this one is the BEST!!  Great job keep up with the great work! show.
List of Season winners

Glutten-Free Soy-Yer Dough

Glutten Free is a very big deal for those kids that have celiac disease.    Soy-Yer Dough  is a NEW, healthy choice for your family.

Soy-Yer Dough does not contain the following allergens or toxins:

• Does not contain Borax
• Does not contain Latex
• Does not contain Dairy
• Does not contain Egg
• Does not contain Gluten
• Does not contain Peanut & Tree Nut
• Does not contain Kerosene

We do offer a Gluten Free, Soy-FREE alternative as well! Just click Soy-FREE during checkout!

Wash your Socks together in the Sock Sack

How many times have you blamed the washing machine for eating the matching sock.  Here is a way to have your kids put all their socks in one place to you do not need to spend time looking for the "OTHER" sock. 
I found one sock tucked & folded in my sheets MONTHS later. 
The SockSack could be a great practical gift for a new mom.
Don't forget to give practical gifts to your children  or Grand Children.  They need to have a sense of accomplishment.  Give them something that could help them organize their every day  life.

LipStix ReMix

I love finding product that are frugal. The LipStix Remix makes a new color of lip stick from melting all of your broken or almost gone tubes, into a brand new professional shaped lip stick in a NEW case.

StartupNation for Entrepreneurs

Over the years I have tried to find web advice that I could find.  StartupNation has a community of people from every spectrum of business.  Reach out to find out as much information as you can.  You never know when you will find the "SECRET" that turns your business or your life around.

Edison Nation

EdisonNation is a web site that you need to join if you want to submit your "Great Idea"  They have on going contests.  Their concept is:

Edison Nation's team brings your voice and ideas to major U.S. companies in need of innovation and inspiration. We believe each Edison Nation member is capable of offering that spark of innovation that will become tomorrow's leading product, technology or brand name.

This is also a place to hook up to get help from other that have already done what you are about to do.

Personal Note:
This is never an easy process. Every product is different, each path to the consumer will be different.   Remember that you will have MORE PASSION for your product then anyone else.  Before you start spending money on your idea make sure you make a decision, "How far are you willing to go?  How much money can you afford to spend?  How much time are you willing to give????"
One of our products took us 8 years before we no longer had to put money into the company.  
I wish you luck!!!

InventorsSpot

InventorsSpot
This is another place that you can look for interesting new products that creative inventors have produced.

Smooth Shaving

If you have a very sensitive area that you need to shave.  Consider using "Cream Rinse" or "Conditioner"  instead of soap.  It is thick & will protect the skin.  Make sure you rinse the razor thoroughly.

Neosporin other uses

  I use Neosporin on my ear lobes before I put pierced earrings in.  It makes it smooth to slide into the hole.  It also reduces the chance for infection. 

To save money you can purchase the"generic" brand. (Cream or Gel)

Provo Craft "Imagine" Prints & Cuts!!!

I love doing crafts for my home, gift ideas.  I also have 5 children so we end up doing a lot of school projects.

The Newest craft item on the market is the IMAGINE.
Your creative juices will really run wild when you find out what this product can do.
Here are a few videos that will get yo started.

Provo Craft:  Getting Started
Cricut Videos :  Teachers & More

The Ultimate Organized work space.

This can organize your life.  The Original Scrap Box 
Customers Comments:  YouTube

Inventors Digest

Over the years, we have received calls from inventors asking, "What do I do next???"
One of the first things I tell everyone,  "Do Your Research!!!".  You need to look everywhere, for hours even days to make sure you do not spend any money before you know that you are not recreating the wheel.  
The other thing I tell them is to get connected.  The best way to do that is to subscribe to "INVENTORS DIGEST" 

Slender Pockets - GET WELL GIFT (CANCER)

 PLEASE CONSIDER THIS AS A GREAT GIFT TO GIVE TO SOMEONE, "SICK IN BED"
Do you know someone going through Chemo???
They will be able to reach everything they need, in an easy to reach place.

The first product I would like you to see is the SlenderPocket.  The frame will install in so many places so that you can store all the stuff you need by your:  BED, COUCH, CHAIR or ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
We used it for all the Wii controllers. Follow the link to see a video of this product.
The company offers 2 colors: Cafe or Vanilla

Practical help for Friends that are sick:
Practical help is often valuable to a friend going through cancer treatment. Remember that needs change frequently because of time commitments for treatment, symptoms and side effects, energy level, and ability to concentrate. Be creative with the help you offer, and be flexible in changing plans as needed. Here are some suggestions:

• Shop for groceries and pick up prescriptions.
  
  
• Help with chores around the house, such as getting the mail, taking care of pets, cleaning, doing laundry, taking care of plants and flowers, taking out the garbage.
  
  
• Make dinner or schedule a night of takeout food and movies together.
  
  
• Baby-sit children, take them to and from school and evening activities, and arrange for play dates.
  
  
• Organize a phone chain and/or support team to check-in on the friend frequently.
  
  
• Call your friend every week, if not more often.
  
  
• Give a ride to an appointment/support group, take notes during a doctor's appointment, or keep your friend company during a treatment session. For example, sit with your friend during a chemotherapy session.
  
  
• Take a class together.
  
  
• Go for a walk with your friend.