I'll be live at HSN this Thursday! Tune in or TIVO!

I'm packing for HSN!  Join me LIVE or on DVR!

September 13th - 3am est and 2pm est.

Hot Glue Gun Helpers are going to be at a super low low price! 

It is going to be a fun 24 hour craft day!!!

Here is the complete schedule.

Hot Glue Gun Helpers are back at HSN ~ Sept 13th!

Please join me at HSN!

Sept 13 - 3am, 12noon, & 5pm

Steve and I were thrilled when Hot Glue Gun Helpers moved to the scrapbooking shows at HSN!  When we developed Hot Glue Gun Helpers it was because we wanted to help prevent burns and cross hot glue into other craft categories...like paper arts and mixed media.

Here is a Sneak Peek at the designs we will be showcasing...

Scrapbook Layout for HSN: Burlap Flowers, Smash and Woodgrain Chipboard Letters

It is a full day of paper crafts at studio Cathie and Steve.  We are in big time prep for our new scrapbooking shows at HSN. (May 10th and 11th)  When we developed Hot Glue Gun Helpers it was because we wanted to help prevent burns and cross hot glue into other craft categories...like paper arts and mixed media.  So when we got the news that our tools would be moving to the scrapbbook shows we were beyond thrilled! 

The flowers are from my supply shop but they can easily be whipped up with either glue or by sewing.  (I'll have a full tutorial on them in a few weeks.)

I like to use a ruler to line up chipboard letters.  These letters are by K&Company and are from the Edamame line.

Using the Hot Glue Gun Helpers tweezer helps prevent burns!

The finger caps make gluing ribbon a snap!

I cut a square of paper and punched the edges. 

The papers are by Die Cuts with a View and are from the Be Mine Stack. 

The punch is from Marvy.

Next, I added a paper border to the square.  The handwriting paper is one of our new designs for Mod Podge and will be available in Michaels in JUNE.  I used some decorative scissors to add a wave edge.

I attached with Hot Glue.

I added a little lacy trim to the center of the burlap flower.

I added some ribbon trim to the paper.

I added some paper flowers.  They are from my supply shop.

I used the tweezer to set the rhinestones.

I used a quote sheet from a Smash Quote stack.  I just love them!!! I used the paddle to attach with Hot Glue.  This tool helps prevent glue wrinkles.  Works with lots of different glues.

 

I used the press wand to glue the leather flower.  (the flower is from my stash - I think it was from a broken bracelet.)  The paper tags are from my stash too.  

 Lastly, I added more embellishments... buttons, resin flowers and more gems!

Enjoy~

Cathie

For more project ideas....watch my segments on HSN.  May 10th at 5am Eastern (Anna Griffin is in my hour too) and May 11th at Noon Eastern.

My next show at HSN is confirmed...Join me May 10th!

Steve and I, are super excited.....Hot Glue Gun Helpers are moving to the scrapbooking days at HSN.  We have always been on sewing shows (of course I love sewing).....but we designed the tools to cross hot glue into paper and mixed media arts.  So this new home at HSN will be perfect!  I can't wait to see who will roaming the halls of HSN.  Join me live....May 10th - I'll have two shows. Times TBD. Behind the scenes pics and scoop coming soon.

XO Cathie

My display projects for HSN

Here is a peek of my table display for HSH. All was made with hot glue and Hot Glue Gun Helpers.

I Spy Hot Glue Gun Helpers on TLC's Candy Queen!

Three Cheers For No More Burns!!  Thanks Candy Queen for using and loving Hot Glue Gun Helpers.  WE love your candy creations and we love you on TLC's Candy Queen!!

HSN Bound! March 20th

Flying out to HSN to demo Hot Glue Gun Helpers! 

I'll be doing two shows to celebrate National Craft Month.  

HSN!

March 20th

10am eastern

6pm eastern

I Heart HSN! Hot Glue Gun Helpers will be back this March 20th!

I am so excited to announce that Hot Glue Gun Helpers
are returning to Home Shopping Network.  

March 20th!

Home Shopping Network

10:00am Eastern
&
6:00pm Eastern

If you want to know about the ups and downs of Home Shopping....then you must check out this previous blog post.  Let's see what adventure is ahead of me on my trip to HSN!

Pinch Pinch....Our New Craft Line for Mod Podge Releases This Weekend at #CHAShow !

Get Ready to Mod Podge!

We have been waiting months for this weekend!  After this Sunday, we will finally be able to talk about our new product line for Mod Podge!!!  We just got the next round of samples in the mail yesterday and WE LOVE IT!  Our line has been picked up by Michaels Craft Stores! (more stores to come)  The line will trickle into Michaels this MAY on an endcap and by JUNE we will be in the glue aisle for a long time.... :)

One bit of news that I am so excited about.....{{JUMPING UP AND DOWN}}......The Hot Glue Gun Helper finger caps and mat will also be available in Michaels this May/June.  They will be sold separately so now you can just get...the finger caps or the mat.

If you are attending CHA - please stop by the Plaid Booth (1918) and see us!  We will be doing Make and Takes with the new product line.  For more information about CHA please visit this link...

1 Year Anniversary of Hot Glue Gun Helpers and We Are Celebrating With a Giveaway!!

Our Baby Turns 1!

We are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Hot Glue Gun Helpers.  To say thanks for all the support we are giving away 3 sets of tools, 3 pink glue guns from Adtech and 3 finger caps!

We feel so blessed by all the support and encouragement from crafters and indie-retailers!!

THANK YOU!!!

How TO ENTER?
 Join our new facebook page


If you are already friend on our new page then leave a comment on this blog post.  Tell us a Hot Glue Story or just say hello!

Be sure to leave your contact info so we can contact you!

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 Have a peek at the journey!

 This was stage one of the felt, cardboard and bamboo skewer prototypes.  So funny to look back!

 Hot Glue Gun Helpers make their debut at CHA and they were a hit!  Crafters were delighted and excited!

 Round two of the prototypes!  Getting Closer!!

 Our photo shoot for the package!

 The first box is opened!!  Yea!

If you want to snag some now, please visit our official shop at etsy.

The business stuff....


All items are provided by me (Cathie Filian) and are in accordance with the Blogher Rules.


To enter: Join our new facebook page or leave a comment to this post telling us a hot glue story.


Your comment MUST link to your particular blog or web site or include your e-mail address. Otherwise, I won't be able to get in touch with you if you win! Any entries that do not include some way of getting in touch will be disqualified.


Deadline: Comments must be received by midnight Jan 30, 2012.  Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.


You must have a mailing address in the United States of America. (sorry international folks!)

Craft Zine Features Hot Glue Gun Heleprs for their Holiday Gift Guide

Thanks Craftzine!

Blush Blush.... We are so honored to be included in Craftzine's Holiday Gift Guide!  Hot Glue Gun Helpers really are a crafters best friend.  Get your Hot Glue Gun Helpers from our official shop!

Please visit the link to see all the awesome kits that were featured: Link Here.

The ups and downs of HSN and the sweet feeling of Selling Out.

Over the past few years, I have been doing appearances at HSN.   It has been a wild ride, loaded with sleepless nights, long flights and heavy makeup. (I'm in LA and they are in Tampa)  Some days, I wanted to cry from being so tired, having crappy sales or from being partnered with a host that didn't let me explain the product. One day....I did CRY....but they were happy tears and they came on the heels of the words....SOLD OUT!

 Rain or Shine......24 hours a day!

The world of 24 hour home shopping TV is a world of its own.  It takes some time and experience to get the "hang" of it and I am so happy that I have found a place in this fun and nutty world.

I started presenting items for my beloved Mod Podge and Folkart Chalkboard Paint.  I graduated to licensed items for Hanna Montana and High School Musical.  For that gig, I sat my tush down and watched a marathon of the HM and all of the HSM movies.  I needed to know the "ins and outs" of Troy and Hanna for a good show. I needed to know why the Troy rubberstamps featured basketball jerserys.  Can you imagine if I got a call from someone and I didn't know???  That would be major egg on my face.... live 2:00 am egg.  I have also presented Silk Screen kits, glass paints and texture paints and each time the tales are nuts.

Hot Glue gun Helpers first shot at HSN!

Seven months ago, I finally got a chance to present our own invention, Hot Glue Gun Helpers.  I was thrilled, freaking out and most importantly, I was a proud mama....... and then I got the news that I would be on for 5 min at 4:00 am {East coast}......ouch.  Who would be watching???? Well surprise surprise - crafters were watching and we sold out!  Steve and I, are so grateful....It has been hard to invent a brand new product, navigate corporate America and keep your chin up at the same time.

When I walked out the HSN door the P.A. who assists with the mics and earbuds says to me "hey kid, you did good - call your rep tomorrow.  I think you will be happy" I almost started to cry.  I couldn't believe my ears.

I raced back to my hotel, turned on my laptop, navigated to my page at HSN and there it was in red.  SOLD OUT.  Take that XYZ retailers who told me crafters don't use hot glue.

My next stop with HSN and Hot Glue Gun Helpers would be a return trip that was crushed before it got off the ground.  You can read the nightmare story here.  In the end it was a blessing in disguise as our next presenting day had better time slots and I got to see some crafty friends.

 Me and my pal Sandi Genovese.  See her new products here.

The halls of HSN on 24 craft days are sprinkled with designers and industry veterans.  We all support each other, check out the new products and share lots of giggles.  Kind of like a quick summer camp that involves make-up and demos.

Soar art made with Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun Helpers.

The demos are pretty easy since you only get a few moments to explain your product.  It is the displays that take awhile to create.  For the Hot Glue Gun Helpers, I made all the displays back home in Los Angeles and packed them in a suitcase for the trip.  For my displays, I like to show lots of different ways you can use hot glue and Hot Glue Gun Helpers. 

Love this scrapbook!

 This frame was so much fun to make.

 This was the demo card.  I'll be doing a step by step soon.

Of course I love making wreaths with hot glue.

 The day begins in the middle of the night with me rolling my hair in my hotel.  Most folks don't travel to HSN with rollers in their hair....but I have no shame and a whole lotta hair.  I just like to give the make-up folks a head start.

Next is table set up...here are Carol and Gena working behind the scenes to breakdown a previous product.  We are constantly opening boxes, setting up tables and then tearing them down again.

 About 1.5 hours before you go live you get into make-up....hopefully with a cup of coffee in your hand.  Next stop is getting a microphone and an ear bud.  If you look close we all have ear buds where producers are talking in our ears the whole time.....that gets old. LOL.

 Ready to go live.....just waiting in the wings!

Whew....it is an adrenaline pumping fast few minutes.
Generally it is over before you even knew it began. 

And here it was again.....the sweetest words an inventor has ever seen......SOLD OUT.  Thanks so much to everyone who called in, log on or just said good thoughts for us.  It has been such a journey and we could not have made it this far without the support of Plaid and all of you.  I got the good news last week that we will be back in March and they doubled their order......no pressure.

Thanks for joining me on this journey~
Cathie