September Workshop Update

Earlier this month, Bliss and I spent a Saturday morning trying to prep for this month's calendar workshop.  We knew we were going to use the Cricut for the designs, but sometimes the hardest part is narrowing down all our favorite images and selecting the best one to represent each month!  I was also tasked with producing samples and testing out different sizes that would work on a 4.5"x6.5" photo mat.  Sometimes it takes a little trial and error, so be sure to use scratch paper for your initial cuts.

This is the Cricut 2 Creative Memories offered for a limited time.
I'm so bummed I didn't get one...

Part of the art of "Cricut-ing" is understanding how to work with the different layers.
Trust me, I'm still learning. 

Last week, Bliss got started on her samples, so here are her first two months.  Our goal is to try to incorporate short phrases or sayings into each month to give our 2013 calendar a different look.  I love the bold colors of the Color Vibe stack pack and the funky artwork of the "Be Young" Cricut cartridge... so excited to work on my samples!

September Workshop: 2013 Calendar

"2013 Calendar"

Sunday, August 30 from 1 to 4 pm

Nishida residence in Aiea

Kit Cost: $30 (includes 4x6 PicFolio album)
RSVP by September 15

bring your tape runner!

We are excited to finish 2012 strong with a fun series of workshops.... For September, we'll be getting ready for the new year a little earlier, as we'll create a 2013 edition of our PicFolio Calendar tradition. Our inspiration for this calendar are the hip designs of the "Be Young" Cricut cartridge.  Hope you can join us to make a calendar for yourself or as a gift!  

 

More Personalized Stationery

Another month, another birthday, another happy recipient (I hope!).  We celebrated Joy's birthday last week, and luckily, I had printed her set of cards earlier in the summer, so they were all ready to go... I used the same Be Mine Valentine digital kit that I used for Malia's cards, but I tweaked the designs a little bit.  They provided the perfect backdrop for some whimsical and fun stationery.  I have one more set to give out... stay tuned! 

 

 

 

End of Summer Sale

So excited for another CM sale!  Nearly everything is on sale, ranging from 10-40% off.  Just in time to start thinking about gift giving for Christmas.  (Yes, I really do start making my list now!)  Click here to check out all the wonderful items on sale, from now until August 27.

August Workshop: Sweet Baby Cards

"Sweet Baby"

Sunday, August 12 from 1 to 4 pm

Nishida residence in Aiea

Kit Cost: $15
RSVP by August 7

bring your tape runner!

Replenish your card collection with a new set of baby cards, perfect for showers and congratulating an expecting couple.  Here is the baby girl sample for my designs... Don't worry, you'll make a baby boy set as well!

Bliss once again put the Cricut to good use, which resulted in these adorable cards...

July Workshop Update

It was another productive afternoon of crafting... Along with Bliss' Christmas themed tag wallet, she created several styles of post-it holders.  There seems to be infinite ways of cleverly concealing a pad of sticky notes!  Take a look...

Join us next month for baby themed cards.  More details to follow!

July Workshop: Christmas in July

"Christmas in July"

Sunday, July 15 from 1 to 4 pm

Nishida residence in Aiea

Kit Cost: $15
RSVP by July 9

bring your tape runner!

We'll be crafting a few Christmas themed projects for this month's workshop, including tags, gift card holders, and more...  I wanted to do something different, so I designed a few simple stationery sets (paper with matching envelopes).  During the Christmas season, you can never go wrong with extra stationery on hand!  Here's a peek at one of my samples...