Classes cancelled for December 2012

I had to have surgery to fix a broken ankle.  The recovery period is expected to be upwards of 4 months.  I have an appointment this week, and hope to go from a cast to a "boot" but it will still be non weight bearing - unfortunately.  I may need to cancel classes in January, 2013 too.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I have really missed having classes.  I will continue to update everyone during this recovery period.  Thank you for the well wishes too.

Classes for November 2012 will be cancelled

Well everyone this is a post I am very sorry I have to record.  I broke my leg on Thursday, Oct 25.  It was splinted in the ER and will be going to see the orthopedic doctor on Monday.  Life is full of surprises and I know you just need to roll with it.  I am not mobile at the moment so classes of any type are out of the question for November and, perhaps December too.  I will know more once I meet with the doctor.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful fall and a really fun halloween. 

January 6, 2013 Monthly Cards

I am learning to use the alcohol markers, Spectrum Noir, available at the store.  I am no expert but thought it would be fun to stamp and color as part of this class.  As requested, I am trying to include some stamping and/or embossing as part of the classes.  The other card may be a flip flop style or other - just not decided yet.  I will post which markers I am using in case you wish to bring your own or similar.  I have been having fun with these markers, and when purchased using a coupon, the price is very affordable.

January 6, 2013 Monthly Project

I have tentatively planned for 2 - 1 page layouts.  One will be whimsy, using Create a Critter 2, and have a Happy New Year theme, the other will be with A Quilted Christmas, and be a January theme.  I will need to complete the layouts soon because my beloved Gypsy will have to go back to PC.  I have had my Gypsy since launch and the battery is just tuckered out.  I purchased a new Gypsy and will begin the re - serialization process once it arrives. Hope everyone is having a wonderful fall. 

October 23, 2012 Gypsy Project Class

All the papers I used for this "Savannah" shaped book were from DCWV Animal Crackers.  The font I used was Hello Kitty which is nice and chunky.  I did back all pages with cereal box chipboard.  I didn't want the book too large so the letters all look like a jumble - which is really not my preference.  I have made some later books which are longer and used poster board.  Really fun. 

December 2, 2012 Monthly Card Class

We will be doing a Owl Tri Fold Shutter card and an Angel embossed card.  The tri - fold shutter gives you many opportunities to decorate and embellish with stamps, die cuts, and messages.  I had fun with the Create a Critter 2 cart for the cuts on this card.  On the Angel embossed card, there is a stamped message as well as one of the awesome cuts from A Quilted Christmas.  Both of these carts are wonderful and hope you have as much fun as I do creating with them.

December 2, 2012 Monthly Cricut Project

We will be using another new cartridge, A Quilted Christmas, to create this 2 page layout.  This is an awesome cartridge, with a variety of holiday images, including Dickens style characters, cards with silhouette features, etc.  We will also do some creative changes to images on the Winter Frolic cartridge and some dry embossing.  Finally, we will create a vinyl applique to use as a wine glass decoration as the craft project.  I will post the wine glass project during the next week. Hope everyone is having a great fall!