Planning Ahead

A lot has happened in one week. We were going to sell our Cricut-made products in a new store opening up in town, but the deal breaker for us was the class opportunities. We were going to be charged $25 to teach one class and in this economy and knowing how much people are willing to pay for classes it just wasn't realistic. I'm sure it will be a great store, but teaching classes while selling our products was the draw. Oh well, I still have a place I really love to teach at so I really am OK. Here are some samples of what my next Cricut classes in March will feature:

The Disney Tink and wand were part of a swap I was in and I did the little girl & owl. I wanted to show examples of layering with the cartridges. Classes are Tuesday, Mar. 16 & Sat., Mar. 20 both at 10 am for $6. You can sign-up at Roseburg Book and Stationery.

Speaking of classes I finished the class sample for Scrapbook Fun Fest. I am calling it "Suitable for Framing" .

Rod is making frames for everyone who takes the class. It is included in the price of the class. The finished project measures 8" x 8". Cost is $15. All our classes for Scrapbook Fun Fest will be on the website for tickets sales the first week in March.

I Bad

I can't believe it has been so long since my last blog. I think we have been sympathizing with everyone who has been snowbound and snowbound ourselves without the snow. LOL

I did make a few things for Valentine's Day for Rod's Mom and her friends she eats with...filled with CANDY!

Since only his Mom and another lady showed up for lunch they got two boxes full of candy each. They definitely did not complain.

I also have been teaching Cricut Basic 101 classes and taking more of Krista's great classes.

We are getting things ready to move our handmade products into a new "craft boutique" which is opening in town. There will be a little bit of everything. Better than a craft mall, just short of a gallery. We start moving things in this weekend. It will be nice to have our creations out there year-round for purchasing instead of bringing it only out for shows.

I think I am going to add gift boxes and bags to my line for the new store. I had so much fun making the candy boxes for Valentine's Day. Quick & simple!

New Cricut Class

I have scheduled a new class at Roseburg Book and Stationery on Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 am - $8 and Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 am - $8. The project orientated class is "How to Cut Chipboard"

The finished project measures 5 1/2" and includes everything you need to make one shape book, either one of the samples or one of your choice.

Sneak Peek

I have been a busy little Cricuteer. I have taught 2 Cricut Basics 101 classes and they were amazing women! I love it when I teach them something about their machines that they didn't have a clue it could do and they get soooooooooooo excited!

Besides teaching classes, I have been creating a submission. I don't want to say what it is for yet but I will give you a sneak peek:

Seriously, this is probably one of my favorite creations I have made in a long time. Keep your fingers crossed and I will reveal all in a couple of weeks.

Sticking to it...So far!

Remember when I hinted about a Wii? Well I don't know if I mentioned it, but, I did get a Wii for my birthday. YEAH!

Next, I hinted for a Wii Fit for Christmas. Hinting worked. Wii Fit is mine, however it took me about 2 weeks to take it out of the box.

So Rod and I are Wii fitting it. It does a Body test and really accurately weighs you and gives you your BMI and your fitness age.

There is no way I will post any of that info now, but needless to say it was a wake-up call for me and Rod.

It is so hard to diet and exercise alone at least for me, but Rod is committed and now we are going down the Fitness trail.

I had a little set back this week but quickly got back on when Rod weighed in and was shocked to the point he is on the "let's eat healthier" mantra with me. YEAH!

I have NEVER been a exercise person...EVER! This Wii Fit eases you in to it and I am actually liking it. Who knew.

Now on to creative things...

DCRU Challenge 21 - Leftovers

I not only had paper leftover from
Christmas, but there were a few tags leftover too.

A friend of mine is living in Florida.
They are having some unseasonably COLD weather. What better way to make her warm a little bit? Hot chocolate will hit the spot.



On the back of the tag I wrote with a silver pen:


"It may be cold outside, but here is something to keep you warm."

RECIPE:

• Metallic paper - Hot Off the Press
• Ranger Stickles - Silver
• Versamark
• Snowflake punch - Marth Stewart
• Vellum - snowflake on cup
• Snowflake stamps - unknown
• Cardstock - Paper Accents
• Ribbon - white with silver snowflakes - Michael's
• Cricut Cartridge - Joys of the Season, Merry Tags, George and Basic Shapes
• Design Studio

DT Entry - Challenge 20 Color Inspiration

This card was so much fun to make. The challenge was to make a project using the colors from the Die Cuts R Us Banner.

THE RECIPE:

• DCWV Spring paper & card,


• SU "Flight of the Butterfly


• SU Rose Red stamp pad


• Ranger Seafoam White embossing powder


• rhinestones from Studio 18


• sentiment from Studio G


• Swiss Dot embossing Cuttlebug folder.