Tuesday, April 22, 2014

The Craftsy Experience & Bow Maker Winner

Where to begin....my Craftsy experience was seriously the best thing I've done in my Crafting career!  It all started with an email asking me to consider joining them as a Paper Crafting Instructor......YES!!
When I arrived in Denver-I received the royal treatment from the moment I stepped off the plane.  The Craftsy crew sent a Car Service to pick me up and then after a few hours rest they picked me up again for a Studio Tour.  This is me in front of the logo in one of their Studio Rooms-they have several in a Warehouse in Denver.

I was so excited when my good friend Anne said she would join me on this adventure....what can I say she is the BEST!!! She kept me motivated and calm (I was so stinkin' nervous) and helped me with everything from preparation, inspiration and she even helped me pack so everything would fit......what a friend!!!

We stayed at the Magnolia Hotel in Denver....  Great place and they even had cookies and milk for us every night before bed.......now that is what I call turn down service!

My Beautiful and Sweet make-up artist was Danika....she was amazing...and gave me some great tips about what make-up to use and how to keep the shine factor down......every girl needs Danika!!!


Katie the production assistant was so wonderful-she and Anne decorated the Quilting Studio into a proper paper crafting studio in record time!  It was all so overwhelming to me but she was calm and professional and made everything better...even when she had to run to the store for more supplies!

 I was so nervous and was just praying that I could remember everything I needed to.
This is Max....a behind the scenes look.....he makes sure we switch from camera to camera correctly and will edit the finished product(known as the Switcher).......he was amazing....remembering every detail from what I last said to where I had my hands and every detail of the process....WOW he knows his stuff....so glad he was on my team!!!

Brandon was the Camera Guy (more accurately known as the Shooter)  He was incredible...he helped me stay calm...remember to smile....set up all of the shots...and took detailed pictures of everything I was doing so my students didn't miss a thing.  It didn't hurt that he was a genuinely nice guy...and yes ladies he is single!!

 This team was so professional....so detailed....so wonderful to work with....I feel so blessed!

 This was the first day...waiting to start filming....trying to remember my marks, and instructions all at the same time.....I look scared don't I??
I really loved all of the pampering....what can I say I wish Danika was available every day...she made it all look easy to do....my skin never looked so good!! 
My producer was Kate....she is THE BEST!!  She had an adorable British accent and was so sweet to me.
She made sure everything stayed on schedule and I knew what to say, and when to say it...she kept us on task and managed to make it all fun as well. 
On the last day I finally felt confident and comfortable in front of the camera and then before I knew it....it was all over.  This is my Craftsy crew.....what sweet amazingly talented people that made this Adventure truly memorable.  I feel so lucky to have had this experience.
Now I hope their worldwide audience of Cricut Expression users find my class helpful and educational.
Thank you Craftsy.com!!

If any of my fellow blogging friends would like to be part of promoting Craftsy or my class let me know...they will be sending me links and information on their Affiliate program to pass along.....so just leave me a comment and I will pass it along.

Now for the Perfect Paper Crafting Blog Hop Giveaway

And the WINNER IS........(send me an email with your address to receive your Bow Maker)
April Rogers said...
This is so stinking cute!! Love the triangle pieces and how you arranged and trimmed. Very nice thanks so much for sharing.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Cricut Design Space Image Library Content List-Cricut Explore


Have you been considering whether or not to purchase a subscription to the Design Space Library.  Well depending on how many cartridges you currently own this may be the way to get a good variety of images to use for your future design plans.  
The best way to know if you want something is to know exactly what you are signing up to get, so Provo Craft has provided a list of the cartridges and the images from those carts.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Perfect Paper Crafting Hop: Spring Hello Card

Welcome to our Perfect Paper Crafting Brand Ambassador blog hop.  
It will start Monday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m. PST 
and go through Friday, April 4 at Midnight PST.

 This is the project I made using my Mini Perfect Layers rulers and Mini Mat

All of the Brand Ambassadors were given a set of these fantastic tools and asked to create a project.
My Project will begin by featuring the Mini Mat which I am completely in love with!!

The mat comes with some diagonal markings to create a 30 & 45 degree angles.
I used some of my So Happy Paper collection from Echo Park to make a few paper angels.
I then cut a piece of cardstock to 5 1/2 by 11 and cut slits lengthwise at 1" from each end.  Starting 1" down to the 6 1/2 marking on my paper trimmer.  I repeated this from the opposite side and then began scoring as pictured.  1", 2" & 5 1/2" in between cut lines and at 6" all the way across.  

I then used my Perfect Layers Mini rulers to trim a piece of paper to fit on the largest square.  The mat helped me calculate taking 1/4" off each side to center perfectly.
I stamped, Copic Colored and fussy cut my image Boots Kiddo from Stampendous.

I added foam tape and adhered her to the center of a piece of patterned paper.
I then used this piece and my rulers to cut a 1/4" border all the way around.

It is so great to get nice crisp cuts even when working with this small an edge!
I then began to assemble my card.  I added some burlap trim to the base of the card...arranged my angled cuts until I found a look I liked.

Then I trimmed off the tips.

I stamped a sentiment I liked and then added some flowers and a four loop bow-tied with my Bow Maker.
Here is another look at the center step style card with all of the embellishments added.
 I hope you like my card...it was so much fun to make.  
I LOVE the size and convenience of 
I am so glad you stopped by and I hope you will visit everyone's blogs for tons of inspiration!!!
I am posting a complete list below in case you get lost along the way.....
If you leave a comment on my blog I will choose one random lucky winner to receive one of my Bow Makers....and...
If you leave a comment on everyone's blogs you will have a chance to win these great prizes.

SugarPea Designs is giving away a $25 gift certificate to their new on line store to one lucky winner. 
Also to celebrate our very first Perfect Paper Crafting Brand Ambassador blog hop, Perfect Paper Crafting will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to their online store. 
All you have to do is visit all of the participating blogs and leave a comment on every single one. The winner will be announced
Sunday, April 6. 
Happy Hopping!

Please Leave a Comment

Friday, March 28, 2014

Tim Holtz Inspiration

This beautiful layout was featured in the Tim Holtz booth at CHA Anaheim this year.  The creator Jan Hobbins was a contributor to Tim's new Compendium of Curiosities III.....you know how much I love Timmy and the talented people that he surrounds himself with. 
 Hope this inspires you as much at it has inspired me!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Retreat Memories Feb 27-March 2

These lovely legs belong to my Scrapbook Friends that joined me for
 "The Spring is in the Air" Retreat this past weekend.
 This Cute Chick was our Winner and she received a lovely 
Spring Stamp Set and paper pad from Echo Park.


 This time around we had some fun ways to win prizes....and as you can see everyone had a great time!




 But we also got some scrapbooking done!
This fabulous page was done by my friend Lawana......what great work!
She had a little Cricut help....but with her wonderful creativity....this page really
made us think of a Wicked Good Time!

 This is one of my page layouts that was available for purchase.
Angie will be adding pictures of her adorable boys playing with their favorite Super Hero!
 Thank you ladies for a wonderful weekend....I had a speaking engagement that I was terrified over...and my sweet friends gave me so much encouragement and great advice.  I love the friendships developed over scrapbooking!
 These sweet ladies came all the way from Spokane Washington to come and crop with us!
New friendships are so exciting.....and I know we will be friends for years to come!!
 I gave them the whirlwind tour of some places in Utah (the open ones-because it was Sunday!)
 We missed the Ice Castles of Midway's Grandeur by a few weeks.....but had enough fun to Scrap About!
 Lunch at the Bandit Cafe in Park City was wonderful.....its great to be a tourist....even for just the day!

 We had so much fun getting to know one another and hanging out in Park City....
These lovely ladies made my day....so great to leave another Scrapbooking Retreat with preserved memories, and New Friends!!