Starting up an online crafting business is much like a horror movie – both are out of my comfort zone, and quite frightening.Similar to previous self-teaching / learning how to: couponing, editing movies, and zipper installations, I am now teaching myself how to start up an online crafting business. To be absolutely honest and transparent,… Continue reading Learning How to Start up an Online Crafting business
Author: coffeewithisla
Hi! I am Isla, a stay-at-home-mom with a blog and a DIY crafting youtuber, Coffee with Isla. I share ideas on simple money tips, crafting and mommy / toddler adventures. Grab a cup of coffee and lets have a conversation. If you are interested in crafting ideas, check out my youtube channel.
Learning How to Sew, Zipper Installation
In a previous post, Healing, Blessings and Strides, I spoke about 25+ hours, an average of 3 hours a week teaching oneself how to sew, more specifically, installing zippers on small fabric bags. To get started with this project, I gathered as much information on zipper installations, going through the regular routes of learning -… Continue reading Learning How to Sew, Zipper Installation
Healing, Blessings and Strides
Since last October, a decision was made to walk away from all work activities, blogging, creating You Tube content, stopped researching, closed shop on all projects, and terminated “Learn how to ebay” project for another time in the future. For months, after baby arrived in May 2020, it was obvious that I was not… Continue reading Healing, Blessings and Strides
Fast and Easy DIY Gift Bags
Hafa Adai My Friends I posted a YouTube crafting video – Fast and Easy DIY Gift Bags – upcycling a goodie paper bag into a cute gift bag. Hope you like it. Please check out my other crafting videos and subscribe to my YouTube channel, Coffee With Isla for easy DIY crafts and check out… Continue reading Fast and Easy DIY Gift Bags
So Easy Dollar Bill Origami Heart
Hafa Adai Everyone, Here is a weekly YouTube video I made, So Easy Dollar Bill Origami Heart. Enjoy. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment. https://youtu.be/CCjtJmh8oWg
After 20+ hours of learning how to create and edit YouTube videos
After 20+ hours of learning how to create, edit and publish 6 YouTube videos in the last 6 weeks, my takeaway is this: I am a lot smarter than I was 6 weeks ago! LOL! But seriously! I have a better understanding of how to set up a video camera and most importantly how to… Continue reading After 20+ hours of learning how to create and edit YouTube videos
Easy Square Gift Card Holders
Hi Everyone, I posted a YouTube video today, Easy Square Gift Card Holders. These gift card holders are quick, fun and inexpensive to make! They are ideal for any special occasion - Christmas, Birthdays, Graduations, etc! Check it out! Enjoy! Please subscribe to my channel - Coffee with Isla for more crafting videos. https://youtu.be/qKH8BXZ9Sik
Easy Shank Hair Clips YouTube Video
Hafa Adai Everyone, Here is my video for this week, Easy Shank Hair Clips. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/k3jyHGyI8Rk
Using Proxy Clips for Video Editing in KDenLive
Hafa Adai Everyone, Happy Pre-Labor Holiday! Prior to editing this week’s video, I discovered Proxy Clips. Proxy clips is a copy of a video recording which temporally reduces the image, size and quality for the purpose of speeding up the video editing and previewing process on slower computer machines, like mine, Lenovo, IdeaPad 330S. On… Continue reading Using Proxy Clips for Video Editing in KDenLive
Editing Second YouTube video with KDenLive
Hafa Adai Everyone This week while working in KDenLive editing another YouTube video, I only focused on using these 3 basic tools: SelectionRazor ToolSpacer I have a better understanding of how to use these tools to my advantage. Unlike last week, I spent a total of 2 hours editing this week’s video – not five… Continue reading Editing Second YouTube video with KDenLive
