Scaredy Cat Workshop

I hope you had a fun Halloween Trick or Treating or celebrating at your local Fall Festival. I know November and December are crazy months for myself and many of you. Because of that I unfortunately do not host workshops during these months. However, I came across these super cute layouts created by another consultant, Dana Kessler and thought I would pass the cuteness on to you.

 

During the month of November, you can purchase the workshop kit to create all three of these layouts to complete on your own. All papers will be PRE-CUT and organized for you to easily create them in just a few short hours. 

Items included in the kit:

Scaredy Cat Paper Pack + extra cardstock needed
Scaredy Cat Complements
Scaredy Cat Assortment
Black and Grey Sparkles
Black Mini Medley Assortment
Slate Diagonal Stripe Ribbon

Get all the above items, layouts pre-cut and ready to assemble for only $50!  If you need me to mail the kit to you please add shipping of $8.50.  Layouts will be ready for pickup or to ship 2-3 weeks after you place your order giving me time to order your items and cut them for you.

workshop options

Workshop $50.00 USD Workshop + shipping $58.00 USD

I did it, I broke down and I did it

Sorry I have been MIA for so long but I did it, yep, I did it.

I bought the new Cricut Explore

I have been spending my free time (haha) playing with it and figuring out Design Space, it's online counterpart.  I have had several conversations with many of you in the past months on whether or not I thought the new Explore would be the right Cricut for me. I had two - the original and the Expressions. The original only cuts on 6x12 papers and mats so I don't use it a whole lot and my Expression's computer cable connector was not connecting. For my everyday scrapbooking and crops it's not a big deal but when I plan my workshops or retreats, I use Cricut Craft Room to set everything up. It helps me stream line the process for multiple cuts and saves me A LOT of paper - love that!  The Explore would help with that BUT it's biggest drawback - it only works when I have Internet access as everything is done online using their Design Space software.  This is a hindrance when I am at many of my crops and retreats because internet access can be sporadic or non existent. So, why did I get the Explore?  Great Question!  It was a good price?! I liked the color?! Yes and Yes but if I spent that much money on those two crazy reasons I would be very silly.  Really, I did it because I knew that was the direction that Cricut was going and that if I was going to spend the money, I wanted it to go the farthest it could. I will still be using my old Expressions on many occasions but the new Explore will give me many more options for Crafting and for my larger events.


What do I think? Well, it's quiet, it cuts very well and it looks like it can do ALOT!  The machine itself is very simple to use. Everything is pretty much pre-programmed and ready to go with a flip of the wrist. Design Space, takes a little getting use to but I really think it will be pretty simple when I figure it all out.  I'm excited about the possibilities and looking forward to many creations in the future - we will see. I'll keep you posted!

Until then, look at this crazy mess it has been busy cutting out for an upcoming event. :)

Happy Scrappin! 

Chalk It Up with me on October 25th

Our next workshop is coming soon. Join me at my home on Oct 25th to create these 3 layouts using the fun Chalk It Up papers from Close to My Heart.

 

 Sorry that my picture quality isn't great.  I've had a hard time with my lighting and phone lately.  I can tell you though that these are really cute layouts!

The workshop will go from 2pm - 5pm.  All papers will be cut and organized making the creating quick and fun.  Sign up on the paypal link to the right now.

3 Layouts, 2 Hours

This weekend I was blessed to host a 2nd Seaside Workshop at my house.  We created 3 different layouts, one from the Workshop on the Go (WOTG) and 2 original layouts.  To help save everyone time and be able to enjoy each others company a little more, I pre-cut the papers for all the layouts before our workshop.

The colors from our Seaside papers are absolutely beautiful and absolutely help you feel the heat of summer.

 

I showed you the WOTG layout before but here are the other 2 we created:

Mom, I Need a Gift Tomorrow!

How many times have you heard this, or  like I did, heard it 2 hours before going to bed?  How many times have you done that to yourself where you totally forgot about an event until the last minute?  I hate to admit it but it seems this regularly happens at my house.  I'm starting to think it is because they know I will help them out but what if I didn't?  Would they get better about remembering earlier?  Who knows but I hate to not have a gift when one is needed and/or deserved.

ANYWAY,  so this conversation happened just the other night, just 2 hours before bed and our event was first thing in the morning.  This is where I love having lots of supplies in my craft room.  :)  A few months ago I showed you the lipstick holder key chains that I made for my roommates at convention and how I added our Base and Bling to decorate them up. I had a few supplies left and was able to make this cute key chain in about 5 minutes - love that!

The recipient loves to take pictures so I thought the little camera charm would be a great addition.

Being last minute, I, of course, didn't have a small enough gift bag so grabbed my Artiste Cricut Cartridge and some extra Laughing Lola paper (love that paper) and made this gift box and card.  The box itself took longer to cut on the Cricut then it did to assemble!  My daughter was very amazed at how quickly it all came together.  Again, I'm not so sure that is a good thing :).
  

 Have you tried the Base & Bling collection yet?  It really is awesome and can be used for so much more then just jewelry and key chains.  Add it as an embellishment to your layout.  The sticker sheets come with several different stickers to choose from - add several to your layout.  Show off your Base & Bling art by posting it here and/or on our facebook page.  I would love to see it!

It's Here, It's Here, It's Finally Here!!!

Cricut has finally finished production of our newest cartridge - Artfully Sent. This cartridge is such a cool new cartridge and perfect for the cardmaker  and/or Picture My Life scrapbooker in you!

 

Here is what comes in this fun new cartridge pack:

 

 This whole kit is only $99!!!  How awesome is that!  I love it!!! 

And, How about a deal you can't pass up:

Order the newest Cricut Cartridge from me during September and I will throw in a free stamp of the month: Family is Forever. (see on the right)  Place a $150 order during September and I will give you a free stamp of the month and an additional $25 in FREE Hostess Rewards products.  In order to get this great deal, you must place your order directly with me and not on my website.

 How about being able to create these beautiful masterpieces:

3D Cards

 

Envelopes & Liners

 Insert Cards

Don't wait get yours for $99 now!  Or, order a total of $150 in product and get the stamp of the month and $25 in FREE Hostess Rewards. Email me at HeatherHicksCTMH@gmail.com to place your order today!

Family is Forever

This last month has been filled with lots of family memories and highlights.  1 funeral, 5 family birthdays, 1 anniversary and 1 family trip.  Our September stamp of the month, Family is Forever, was the perfect stamp set to help us celebrate my parents anniversary.  They have been married for 45 years and I think that is something big to celebrate.  Here is the card I created for them.

Get your hands on this stamp set for only $5 in September with your $50 purchase.  Shop here now.  And while you are there, remember you can get our 30 Years of Happy stamp set with your $30 in stamp purchases during the month of September while we Celebrate National Stamping Month. Isn't this set adorable?!?