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Beneath My Heart

My first video tutorial

DIY projects

15 Feb

I just posted a tutorial on how to make my magnet boards earlier today.  I had hoped to post my video, but couldn’t get it to work.

Making this video and trying to post it has definitely been a learning experience!

I tried to upload it 4 or 5 times but nothing worked.

I finally tried to upload a different copy of the video, and it worked!  Unfortunately, this video wasn’t the one I wanted to post.  I had better music on the other one, but oh well!  What do you do?

I hope and pray that you will still keep following me after you watch this.  Promise me that you won’t think I’m a weird-o, okay?

Pinky promise?

(You may want to hit pause and let the video fully load before playing.)

Nervously awaiting your approval…

Traci

74 Comments

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Comments

  1. Carrie Rogers says

    February 15, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    That video was great!! I love your accent, I'm in TX so wasn't put off at all! ;-)

    Reply
  2. Kahra @ Thrifty LaRue says

    February 15, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    I thought it was a great tutorial! I want to go get the materials and make one now. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    You did a great job!! Perfect tutorial..especially for the uncrafy girl like me!!
    Love it!
    Thank you!
    Kelly

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  4. jill says

    February 15, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    You are even more of a doll in person than I imagined!!

    Loved the tutorial, I have been waiting for you to show your secrets on those babies…I will be making some soon!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Lovely Blogger says

    February 15, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    Great job! It is always weird taking to a lens and trying to be natural but you did a wonderful job!

    Reply
  6. My Yellow House says

    February 15, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    I wouldn't even know where to start so I'd say you did a fabulous job! I love that board – buy or make myself???
    Sarah

    Reply
  7. Heidi says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Great instructions! Yes, that pink one would be super cute in a girls room.

    Reply
  8. Amy@OCD: Obsessive Creative Disorder says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I thought it awesome! Definitely saw the teacher side of you after hearing your voice and seeing the tutorial! Also kudos on being able to do it with three boys!

    Reply
  9. Dana @ SweetThings says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    I've been following your blog for awhile now. I'm HOOKED!!! After watching your "tutorial", I learned things in it that I didn't know from your written instructions. Great job!!

    Reply
  10. The Thriftress says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    That was great! The magnet boards would be a great gift! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. slip4 says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    A great tutorial! I am not so crafty and your explanation was easy to follow. I hope you will consider doing more of these!

    Reply
  12. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    I liked your video. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Sherri @ The Junkin' Chick says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Love, love the tutorial. I too love the pink polka-dot but like you I only have boys. Thanks so much Traci!! And I love the accent…I'm from NC and have a "country" accent as well. :)

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  14. Cheryl says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    Traci,
    You did a great job with your first video tutorial. I liked the music and your directions were very clear.
    Love your accent and that fabulous french manicure. : )
    No worries. I think we will all still be coming back.

    Reply
  15. blessed by 2 angels says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    Great Job!!! I loved the pink and brown. I had been wondering how you made the bow on the front. I love these!!

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  16. Tracy Suzanne says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Hey Traci. Your video was absolutely great. I loved getting to watch you video and hearing you almost like a live person. Your voice actually reminded me of mine. I have a lower voice and a accent even heavier than yours so it didn't sound different to me at all. Anyway you look like an old pro at this. Love the magnet board almost as much as getting to come in to visit you.

    Hugs….Tracy :)

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  17. Garnish says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Great video!! And I love your 'little bit country' :)

    Reply
  18. Faith says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Great tutorial Traci! Thanks for sharing your technique with us. I'm a Ga. girl so I love the accent!

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  19. Sandi D says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    You did a great job! Cute polka dotty board! My daughter(s) will now want one! Thank you for showing me how!

    (p.s. I am not the Mini Bean..that is my daughter…I can't figure out how to stop being her!)

    Reply
  20. Titti @ Shoestring Pavilion says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I really liked the tutorial, you just seemed a tad nervous :) But I would be too if it was me. The only thing I thought about when it comes to the video was that the music was a little loud compared to when you were speaking, but that's just nitpicking and very understandable since it's all new. And those magnet boards were just so cute – great job!

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  21. ::cottage instincts:: says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    What a cutie you are :) Those boards are just adorable, and your first tute was great. Hope you make lots more so we can hear your wonderful southern drawl!

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  22. TK says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    I am sooooo not a crafty person….BUT…..I think I can do this!! Fab tutorial Traci, I am from Australia so an American accent sounds the same to me wherever you are from! Hope you & your family have a blessed day!! TK

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  23. TK says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    I am sooooo nota crafty person….BUT…..I think I could do this!! Fab tutorial & I am from Australia so I think an American accent sounds all the same no matter where you are from!! Have a blessed day! TK

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  24. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    Love this and LOVE YOU!!! You did a great job! I am a loud girl too so feel free to find a kindred spirit in me. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  25. Lee Laurie says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    This was such a great idea to do a tutorial. I love your magnet boards. I'm gonna try to make one for my shabby office. It seems easier watching you actually make one than just reading about it. Thanks.

    Oh and your accent sounds 'southern'. I'm a southern girl too from Ms.

    Hugs,
    Lee Laurie

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  26. Victoria says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    Great tutorial! I may just attempt to make one.

    I loved seeing and hearing you. You sounded exactly as I imagined but maybe that's because I'm a southern girl too. I couldn't help but think over and over again "her Mom would be so proud".

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  27. Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    Wow excellent tutorial – step by step, very imformative and love your accent.

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  28. Sara says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    You are too cute! Thanks for a perfect tutorial!

    Reply
  29. Angie says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    You're gonna laugh – all I could think about was "I wish I had put a backing on the cross stitch bookmark she won from my blog!" :) Next time I'll hot glue a backing on it to give it more of a "professional" look. :)

    So glad you've got a deep country voice! If it had been a petite little voice I wouldn't have loved it so much! Thanks for sharing your magnet boards with us. What a treat!

    You did a great job! I'm looking forward to more in the future.

    Reply
  30. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    February 15, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    I love it! You are too cute!
    And you know we don't buy them because we're just as thrifty as you are. :)

    Reply
  31. Destination Seaborn says

    February 15, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Great tutorial! You made it look so easy! I like how the music filled in those akward silent moments.
    I was a little surprised by your accent. I'm a northern gal, so it's not too often I hear the southern drawls.
    Great job on the magnet board! Lisa

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  32. Craft Tea Lady says

    February 15, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    Traci, what a great tutorial! Don't feel shy, you did a great job and I know you will just keep getting better & better as you feel more comfortable doing it.

    Thank you for sharing your great board tut!

    Gina (aka CraftTeaLady)
    http://www.xanga.com/crafttealady

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  33. Cyndi says

    February 15, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    I'm cracking up!! But I thought it was great!! You look beautiful, I had no idea you crafted in such nice shirts and still love those nails!
    Love ya sis

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  34. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    February 15, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    GReat job and beautiful as always!! :) These are so cute. My favorite part is the magnets — so stinking cute!! (I forgot to tell you I added you to my blogroll!)

    Reply
  35. Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says

    February 15, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    Great job with the tutorial and your first online video! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  36. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    February 16, 2010 at 12:16 am

    awesome video, great tutorial! you did a great job!

    Reply
  37. ~Crystal~ says

    February 16, 2010 at 2:29 am

    Traci your video was so adorable! I loved your Southern accent. I just wanted to see your big smile from your picture right at the end :) Thanks for the tutorial, I think I'm going to have to make one for my mother-in-law, she loves to tack up pictures and drawings from the kids, etc. She would just love this!

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  38. Cindy (Applestone Cottage) says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:04 am

    Hi Traci,
    You did fabulous my friend! Living in Wisconsin, I love hearing southern accents and your's is so cute! Your blog has really taken off, good for you! Hugs, Cindy

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  39. Richella says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:50 am

    You've got my approval, Traci! I enjoyed the video–it was really fun getting to hear your voice. By the way, I really like your deep voice and your accent. AND I like your magnet boards! It's very kind of you to share your technique.

    Have a great day!

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  40. mcnairy says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:51 am

    I'm a lurker, not a blogger and I think you did an awesome job with your video and tutorial. Even I, a noncrafty person, can follow it. And what's not to love about a southern accent.
    Susie

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  41. Linda says

    February 16, 2010 at 9:32 am

    you did a great job…I know something like that is hard to pull together–but you made it look easy. Looking forward to many more tutiorals.

    Linda @ Kindlelight Blessings

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  42. debbie says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:54 am

    I think you did great on that tutorial,, and not too country at all,, I'm as country sounding as they come so I know, ha ha. I cant wait to try and make one of those. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  43. Sue says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Traci you really did an awesome job on your video..I know your Mom would be so proud.Thanks for sharing. P.S. I've lived in the south so long, I didn't notice you had an accent, but you spoke clearly & with distinction. Sue

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  44. Kim@Seasons of My Heart says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:28 am

    WONDERFUL job my friend!! And, you are so STINKIN' cute to boot! :-)

    Reply
  45. kacyd says

    February 16, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Great video and great tutorial!! Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Gail says

    February 16, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Great job! I love the black and the burlap together. Two of my favorite decorating elements. The magnetic boards are such a good idea!

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  47. Anonymous says

    February 16, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Great tutorial! Just wondering, how did you actually hang the board on the wall? I was thinking the hot-glued ribbon would not be strong enough to hang over a nail.

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  48. Traci@ Beneath My Heart says

    February 16, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    In my video, my magnet board is just hung on the wall with a thumb tack! For a more permanent hold, I would use a nail or some cute little hook. The magnet board is EXTREMELY light weight so the hot-glued ribbon is very capable of holding it up. Thanks for your question.

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  49. Carrianna says

    February 16, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    You're wonderful, Traci! I think you need to keep making the tutorial videos. You're a natural:) Martha Stewart may lose her job.

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  50. Lorie says

    February 16, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    I love it! You are so cute and you have a great voice! (and the louder the better in my opinion! ;D)

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  51. Dreams of Perfection says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    I totally expected a light proper voice..lol. You have the same sound as me! I have a deeper voice w/ a southern accent. The tutorial was really good. You looked fab the whole time!

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  52. Nicole says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    Traci,
    Great tutorial! I had seen instructions on another blog, but seeing it demonstrated by you made it look real simple! I am looking forward to trying one myself. Also you did a great job with your 1st video tutorial; hope to see you do more!
    Have a blessed day!

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  53. claudia b says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Yeah, that's it. Not following you any more. Not only because – AGAIN – you don't look anywhere near 39, but you're darn sweet and I love your accent. Yeah, forget it. Done!! :D

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  54. Mrs. U says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    I am so proud of you!!! You did a FANTASTIC job!!!! And I'll bet that your mother would be SOOO very happy for you!! YAY!!!!!

    One question…do you hang this by the ribbon? Is it study enough to hold it up???

    His,
    Mrs. U

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  55. Tammy at Tattered and Timeless says

    February 16, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    You are a natural – you shouldn't have been nervous at all. I loved it and thanks for sharing that with us. It was especially nice to actually see the real you. You are even more wonderful than I thought.
    Can't wait for you to do more…hmmm maybe a series – tutorial tuesday perhaps.?
    tammy

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  56. Melissa Miller says

    February 17, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Traci how precious is this board and you are a doll! Your looked and sounded great. No need to be nervous. You're a pro! *Smiles*

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  57. Anonymous says

    February 17, 2010 at 12:21 am

    I love this tutorial! I don't have the moeny to buy one and I will make one following your tutorial. Thank you. And by the way, you are lovely! Blessings to you!!

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  58. Linh C. says

    February 17, 2010 at 9:06 am

    I think you did great on the video tutorial. Just the right amount of instructions with words, instructions without words, pace, everything! :)

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  59. Linh C. says

    February 17, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Oh, by the way, great manicure! :)

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  60. Allyson/HBMomof2 says

    February 18, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Traci,

    Your tutorial was great! I didn't know those things were so easy. I have been eyeing the Ballard ones forever and just couldn't justify the cost. I can now! Will be pulling out the burlap (AGAIN!) tomorrow.

    I think you sounded exactly as I expected. Your accent reminds me of family, I love it! You are adorable and you can tell that you are a genuinely nice person. Looking forward to more videos.

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  61. evichevy says

    February 24, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I love love love your blog!!!!!!! Every Wednesday I am up early to "see" Wednesdays with Wanda…..I was 32 when my Mom passed away…you share your love and life so beautifully…your shares about your Mom make me want to be a better Mom..wife…friend!!!!! All that and now VIDEO TUTORIALS!!!! WOOOHOOOOO!! I can't wait to go to Lowe's and buy sheet metal lol I have a Goodwill on the way have to stop in and check it out too! Love your sharings!!! Love that accent YA'LL!!
    Evie
    evichevy@verizon.net

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  62. Lauren says

    March 3, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    Really enjoyed the video, adding that to my to do list:-)

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  63. Jaime says

    March 12, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    That was awesome, you have made me confident enough to know that i can make one too, thanks. I may feature this on my blog and will link back to you if i do.

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  64. tnscrapper says

    March 21, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    Traci

    I am a little late seeing this video. AWESOME! You need to do more videos. That accent is fine with me, cause I am in Tennessee! I was the one who emailed you about my kitchen table. I haven't started that project yet, but hopefully will in a couple of weeks from now. Thanks again and make more videos.. You are great!

    Marilyn

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  65. Jen says

    March 22, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    The video is great- thanks for doing this and you did a great job. I am a big fan of your blog!

    Reply
  66. Tosha says

    May 16, 2010 at 12:52 am

    Thanks for the video tutorial…I LOVED having a visual as opposed to written instructions only. I'm a big fan of Ballard Design as well and wanted to make one of these a while back, so I was really glad to find your blog with the instructions! Great job!

    Reply
  67. Anonymous says

    June 3, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Great tutorial. Loved the polka dotted one. I will have to make some off these for my nieces. Thanks…

    Rebecca

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  68. Our Cottage Blessings says

    June 16, 2010 at 8:14 am

    I just found your blog today…adorable!!! Love your ideas and enjoyed your video. I will definitely make a board for my boys. I love burlap and have used it for years. Christmas tree skirts are fun. I made the tree skirt and then stamped the outer edge of it with a Fleur de lis. It was a fun project…something to think about!

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  69. Wendy Thompson says

    February 24, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Just found your blog and by far you are my favorite!! I love you stuff. I can’t wait to make this magnet board. Such a great idea ;)

    Reply
  70. Jacque says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Great job. There is nothing wrong with your accent or voice. I think you did very well. Love your blog.

    Reply
  71. Elena @ La Petite Vie says

    September 1, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Awesome tutorial!!! Thanks for sharing! Adding this to my list of projects!

    Reply
  72. Katy says

    December 9, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Did you use aluminum? I really want to make this, but one of the comments on your youtube channel said that aluminum is not magnetic. I wnt to fundout for sure before I make this, so if someone could tell me that would be great!!! (:
    oh and PS you did a great job on your video! (:

    Reply
  73. Marylee Lajoie says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Great video! I have 4 boys too, so it was fun to hear their voices in the background. Don’t know how you do it, your blog is great. Thanks for sharing this idea.

    Reply
  74. Mandy says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    TRACI,

    Great video!!! I am making your magnetic board but the aluminum that i bought which is like yours is not magnetic! Did I miss something? Please let me know!!

    Thanks,
    Mandy

    Reply

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