Sweet Simple Mini Albums, SSPT July Challenge

I love summer! I have plenty of time to craft as well as play with my kids. This month the SSPT challenge was flowers and bling. I saw this Bobunny paper at the store and knew what I was making. The flowers were made from the Sizzix 3-d flower die. I used perals, and alot of the glimmer mist I got at the Great American Scrapbook Convention in June. I also used my new Cinch. It is so much easier to use than my blue BIA. I am glad I switched.

These mini albums will be a class I am adding at the store as I have had many requests for non cricut classes. This class will be September 4th 9:30-12:30 once I get the September schedule posted.

Christina did a video on how to use this die http://www.creationswithchristina.com/2010/06/3d-flowers.html it was as easy as it looks.

I am so excited...

Pam from The Bug Bytes has invited me to be a guest designer on her blog. I am now a "Gyptian" click the link on my side bar to visit her blog and see the wonderful projects that the amazing designers have posted. My first posting date will be August 23rd. I can't wait!

Sneak Peek of Cricut August 2010 Cartridges

Check out these pictures that MarshaT posted on the Cricut MB the other day. Thank you Marsha, I love sneak peeks and figured my followers would too. New August release cartridges that have not been announced yet:....... Rock Princess, Winter Frolic, Country Life and Happy Hauntings. More must haves for me! I hope we get them in the store early August so I can still play during summer vacation. I have a class plan for the Winter Frolic cartridge.

Store Remodel, August Dates, Class projects not on display right now!

OK so our store is in disarray right now with the remodel going on. If you have not yet signed up for July and August classes you still can. The project samples for July and August have been taken down as for now they have no home......they will be back up next week after the classroom is finished. Sorry for the inconvience but here is a sneak peek for the August 28th am class.

August 7 9:30-12:30 lemonade layout

August 7 1:30-4:30 advance gypsy class

August 14 9:30-12:30 Spellbinders Dies Holiday Ornament

August 14 1:30-4:30 wild cards class

August 28 9:30-12:30 Summer Fun layout (above)

August 28 1:30-3:30 Gypsy Basics

See store for class availability. See you there!

SSPT DT "Stiches" Challenge

For my Stiches challenge I was sew excited to finally use this House Mouse stamp I had gotten not too long ago. I had sew much fun coloring it this morning. I used Bobunny "Sophie" cardstock, PTI cardstock, Nestabilities and of course my Copics. My daughters had to color with me too. My older one did the Harry Hopper on the top left, my 6 year old did all the others. She insists on putting smiles on her Tildas. It has been a great crafting day so far, and it has only just begun.

Happy Fathers Day to all you wonderful dads out there.

Just taking a moment to appreciate the wonderful husband I have today. My son is taking my husband to the driving range later. He is trying to share in my husbands love for golf. Then tonight big BBQ time. He is the best dad, and for that I am thankful! Happy Fathers Day Hunny!

Cricut Lite Carts Cupcake Wrappers

There is a new line of Cricut cartridges only available at your local Walmarts. I got the Cupcake Wrappers Cartridge shipped to me by a wonderful new friend Kristin from the Cricut MB. I love this cart. I whipped this up this morning for our dance teacher as a thank you for after acting recital today. I rolled a gift card inside the sock. (thanks "Greenbean" for the sock cupcake idea.) I hope you like this. They are super easy to make.

More CAC cards for class

We will make 5 cards and a bookmark. Here are just a few.

Gypsy Mesh Backround for Class

July Class Schedule

The projects are posted in the store but here are the dates
July 10, 1020 10-1......More Create a Critter Cards
July 10, 1020 2-5....Gypsy Advanced class (go over in depth the new gypsy updated functions)
July 24, 2010 10-1...Cricut Gypsy Class Victorian Note Card Bag (photo below)
July 24, 2010 2:30-5:30... Chipboard Ice cream Album and Card
July 31, 2010 9:30-1 ...Cricut Cake (working with gum paste)
July 31, 2010 2-5...Gypsy Class Creating a mesh backround frame

Lots of different classes to choose from. See store for details and to schedule your classes today!