Glass Etching Tips

1.  Create a stencil using your Cricut Vinyl:  Use negative image for Stencil-so weed out the image.
2.  Isolate stencil from the rest of Vinyl leaving yourself a 1/2 inch border all the way around image.
3.  Make sure to Clean and Dry your Glass Item.
4.  Apply Stencil to Glass.  If etching a baking pan from underneath be sure you flipped and reversed your letters or image so it can be seen correctly from the top.
5.  Tape off stencil to avoid any over spill of etching cream.  Tip:  you can use Transfer Tape cut into stips
6.  Apply  cream over entire image.
7.  Wait 10 minutes then put excess cream back into bottle
8.  Rinse remaining cream off of glass under running water.  Pat dry and remove stencil. **

**Note if you want to color etched portion then you must do so after drying and before removing vinyl stencil.**

Vinyl Cutting Tips

I had posted this earlier but have talked to some former students that would like to see it again.
For those in my Cricut Classes here are my Vinyl Cutting Tips to help you remember what we covered in Class.

1-Remember the Magic Number 3 Change all settings for Vinyl
2-Place vinyl on Mat and Cut Image(s)
3-Isolate Image
4-Weed the garbage away
5-Cut transfer -cover image-and flip
6-Burnish from the back side
7-Remove backing paper. ****Remember to work down on the Table & Wiggle Left to Right***

You are ready to place your image or to place red stripped backing paper on for storage.

You will need to burnish vinyl again after placement before removing transfer tape.

Craft Sale

Some of you know my friend Lori and her amazing scrapbooking talent.  She recently left Heartfelt to start a new business called Functional Art.  This company will be having a pre-market sale and I thought I would pass along the event information for anyone interested.

The show will be held in the Crescentwood Village Clubhouse in the Crescentwood Village Mobile Home Park which is located just off 114th South between State Street and 300 East.
We'll be there between 5-9pm on Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st, between 10am-4pm.

I can't wait to check out her latest creations-hope to see some of you there.

SPRING Mini Album Video

I've shown you the pictures before but I wanted to give some Gypsy tips as well.  Hope you enjoy this video.

If you have a minute to post a comment on YouTube please do-thanks-Cathie

Giveaway Time--Reminder

Some of you know that my Retreat business will be a year old Mother's Day weekend . To celebrate we are of course going to be giving away some cute goodie bags for those attending and we will have A New Grand Prize on the May 7-9 Retreat. (I'll give you a hint: one of the possible prizes starts with Cricut .) Hope some of you can join us-it's sure to be great FUN. AND....even if you can't attend( I want to giveaway a prize to one of my followers. So I will Randomly draw out a winner on April 30th from any of the names listed as a Website Follower. If you like this site and haven't had a chance to sign up as a Follower then now is a good time. I will be giving away a Heidi Swapp Scrapbook Page Kit with over 300 pieces and valued at $30. I will also throw in two roles of Vinyl(the winners choice of color). Since I know it will be so much fun to giveaway this prize---I am ALSO going to give a Heidi Swapp Page Kit and a set of Making Memories Storage Jars(the 6 small set) to someone that posts a comment to this BLOG entry. If you have taken one of my Cricut Classes or attended one of my Retreats-I want to hear about your experience!!! So there you go-It's Giveaway time at Creative Cutters Goodluck to Everyone---Thank you for following my crazy adventures in crafting & retreating. Any comments made on prior Giveaway post are still there and part of the drawing--don't worry this is just a reminder for those that did not see earlier post-only one week left to enter.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

In honor of thinking green today I decided to make a card using only paper from my SCRAP box.  Many of us cardmakers and scrapbookers are natural recylers since we can't bear to waste even the tiniest bit of CUTE paper!  So here is my Bubble Gum Card using my Stampin' Up set Something Sweet and some My Mind's Eye Tres Jolie scraps I had in my box.  I used Glossy Accents over the gumballs to make them look like they were in a real glass machine.  The inside says Wishing you the Sweetest Day Ever!

REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE-----

I think that's the slogan for today on National Think about the Planet Day!  Okay-I know its called Earth Day but I hope we all take a moment not only to conserve our resources but also to appreciate this beautiful world we live in.  In Utah we had one glorious beautiful sunny day where my neighbors and I took to our gardens, went to the park or sat on the front lawn watching the kids ride their bicycles.  This was then followed by a  day with rain storms, dust clouds, and hail so big it felt like someone was throwing marbles at me.  Both of these type of days make for some beautiful flowers coming up in my Garden, A new appreciation for Sunny Days (and those of you that know me know I'm not a SUN girl) and of course some incredible photo moments for those of us that didn't let our rechargeable batteries go dead(oops).  So take time to spring clean your scrapbook supplies and donate them to your local school,  weed through the clothes your kids or you have outgrown and donate to a Thrift Store, trade out some old light bulbs for energy saving ones or take a nice hopefully dry walk somewhere with the family instead of driving.  I plan to not only make more of an effort to recycle but also to appreciate this BEAUTIFUL planet.  The colors in nature are far superior to my Bazzill collection-and that's saying something for some of us scrapbookers!~

More Spring Card Ideas

I made a couple more Spring Cards that I wanted to share. 

New Totes & Summer Cartridge Bundle

The new Cricut Cake is out and ready for purchase.  If anyone is interested let me know.  If there are 3 people out there that want one there is a fantastic price but I will need to order 3 or more  Regular price is $369.99 I can order them for $285.00.  I do want to let everyone know that there is a new RED tote for the expression.  It is the same leatherette material as the black expression tote.  This one is suppose to compliment the Cricut Cake but I think any true Ute Fan would love to sport their machine in this one!  The cost thru Creative Cutter will be $65. They are not available for purchase in any stores yet.   I must have payment upfront(I've been left holding the bag one too many times-sorry about the pun ladies) and will send an order by Friday 9:00am  orders should arrive starting April 29th.  If you have any questions you can email me Rcathierigby@aol.com

Cuttlebug Companions

Just thought you would want to see a sneak peek at the new cuttlebug companions.  The Cuttlebug and embossing folders are a fabulous tool to use with your Cricut shapes and this just goes right along with what alot of us already knew.

Peter Pan Mini Album Video

Here is my new You Tube video.  Sorry some of the images off screen but I think you see enough of album to get the idea.

New Class for Father's Day

My Well Dressed Man Mini Album-This fun little album was inspired by a book I saw online.  I added my own touches and will be teaching this book at your local Roberts Store in May & June before Father's Day. I will post a couple pictures here.  Sign up at your local store classes are limited to 10 per location/date.

New Cartridges-Sneak Peek

Toy Story will be popular.  Yes I will be doing a Layering Class Project as soon as I can purchase this cartridge.

Not sure about the some of these new shapes though-looks a little odd.  Have to wait and see if it will be worth it.  It does look like we will finally get a good Man one-tools and stuff that will be good!  I also like the ATV rider and the Snowboarder.  The lucky charms guy is just creapy-but I do know a past Retreater that will LOVE the skull with pink bow!!!!  I think she will be breaking out the vinyl again shortly????

Fantastic Special

Visit my Facebook Page by clicking here and get some Fantastic Bundle Deals.  Email me with questions or requests as soon as possible

Wedding Card Video

WOW-Talk about long winded!  I had to edit down a 30 minute video on a SIMPLE card.  I promise to get better for the next card.  Be sure and watch Part 2.  I will post shortly.  Hope you like my mini Movie-I am sooooo Sorry!

Giveaway Time

Things have been so busy for me with Cricut Classes, Orders, Layouts, Events and of course Retreats that I didn't realize till just today that it has been awhile since we had a Fun Giveaway.  Some of  you know that my Retreat business will be a year old Mother's Day weekend .  To celebrate we are of course going to be giving away some cute goodie bags for those attending and we will have A New Grand Prize on the May 7-9 Retreat.  (I'll give you a hint:  one of the possible prizes starts with Cricut .)  Hope some of you can join us-it's sure to be great FUN.  AND....even if you can't attend( I want to giveaway a prize to one of my followers.  So I will Randomly draw out a winner on April 30th from any of the names listed as a Website Follower.  If you like this site and haven't had a chance to sign up as a Follower then now is a good time.  I will be giving away a Heidi Swapp Scrapbook Page Kit with over 300 pieces and  valued at $30.  I will also throw in two roles of Vinyl(the winners choice of color).  Since I know it will be so much fun to giveaway this prize---I am ALSO going to give a Heidi Swapp Page Kit and a set of Making Memories Storage Jars(the 6 small set) to someone that posts a comment to this BLOG entry.  If you have taken one of my Cricut Classes or attended one of my Retreats-I want to hear about your experience!!!  So there you go-It's Giveaway time at Creative Cutters Goodluck to Everyone---Thank you for following my crazy adventures in crafting & retreating.  I will post pictures of prizes tomorrow

What I miss

On the way to the last retreat I stopped to take some pictures of the view around the Lake.  When I started to review the pictures I couldn't help but miss this view.  I also found some shots of Margaret's fabulous food.  I can't wait for the next retreat!  Hope some of you out there are getting ready also.

March 26 Retreat Pictures

I'm a little late but I have the pictures ready to post from our last retreat.  This one above of Judy & Cher makes me wish I could sign up for Cher's Zumba classes.  It sounded like so much FUN!!!  I will post more on facebook in the photo album, but I thought these would be fun to share here also.

Our Family Layout with BoBunny

I just added this layout for purchase.  It is made using the new Bo Bunny Jazmyne line.  Don't you just love the Color!!!!  I may also add a few flowers to the left page-what do you think??

Cute Card Idea

http://elefevre.blogspot.com/

This card is done by Eileen LeFevre.  I came across her site on the web and wanted to share her card.  We all love the Cuttlebug this is a great way to add it on vellum.

NEW PRODUCT-COMING SOON!!!!

This one is FANTASTIC.  The Cricut people have another winner.  This Cartridge Tote is Adorable and will be available late April.  You will be able to buy this on CricutMachine.com or thru me (I will likely have a better price) late April or Early May.  I will let you know immediately when available and the price.  For now they are just letting me have a picture so I can foam at the mouth for the entire month.  Tey will hold 72 cartridges on the outside pockets and room in the center for books & keypads.  Oh yeah and did I mention it will be available in Red, Black leatherette to match Tool Kit & Bag and in all of the polka dot colors to match the new bags.  Before anyone asks-I still can't get more bags until June :(  If your interested then shoot me an email I will start a reservation list so that I can send my order in as soon as they are available.  These WILL SELL OUT ladies.  Tell me how many & Colors you want.  I will keep a list and email you with price and date available as soon as I know.

New Layouts for Sale

1-Blue & Orange2-Coastal Memories3-Snow Day4-Easter Wishes5-Who Loves You 6-Our Family

BoBunny Easter Paper

Love this new BoBunny paper & Sticker Sheet.  Here is my Easter Layout of my Daughter's Easter Parade.  It was fun to go help the kids make their own Easter baskets out of recyled bleach bottles (remember those days?).  The parents were treated to an old fashioned Easter Parade with kids practicing their manners and partner skills as they marched around the gym.  Soooooo Cute!  Hope everyone had fun hiding/finding eggs and sharing a special day with their friends or family.  We mostly just lounged around.

CARS mini album

I have a new video on You Tube showing a Disney CARS mini album I made.  I will post a link here as soon as it has uploaded.  I love Disney--have made a few mini albums in the past for classes with Disney products but as you know they can get pricey  Working on a new mini album for this summer and some autograph books that I will post in June.  Look for the link in few hours.