Love that Bug and other Cricut tales

Just a quick note.

I have been giving courses on the Cricut machines - this is a Basics course that I taught previously, but now I am teaching at different venues.

I taught the class at Cherish the Thought in Port Moody last month, earlier this month, I held another class at Scrap Arts in North Vancouver.

I will be teaching the class again on November 20th at Cherish the Thought - for more information go to Cherish's website for details.

Talking about Cricuts - if you want to get a great deal on all things Cricut - check out my scrapping pal's new business:  Love that Bug.  She has great prices on all cartridges and accesories.  I will also be holding more classes at her home (aka "The Cardmaking/Scrapbooking Factory" - see my previous post).

Maybe I will see you at one of my Cricut classes!

Happy Scrapping,

Brenda

Cricut Swarm

Today I had the opportunity to teach a class at Pick of the Patch - a Cricut Basics class.  Eleven people attended the class where they had the opportunity to learn more about this great scrapbooking tool.  It all started at a Friday crop night - one of the regulars mentioned that she had had a Cricut for over a year that she had never even taken out of the box....  And that gave me the idea to do this class....

We had a mix of Cricut Personal Cutter and Expressions - along with my Create.  I taught everyone all about the differences between the three machines and all the features on the machines.

I was preparing of this course by re-reading the manuals to make sure that I had all the correct information to be able to pass along - I found that I learned something myself.  There is a function called Center Point - I finally understood what it was all about.

I had used the circle and oval shapes to makes mats for photos in the past, but always wondered how you would manage to cut out photos or patterned paper with any accuracy.  I could never figure out how you would control where the circle would be cut.  Well, the answer is - use Center Point.  Just position the blade over the very center of the image that you want to cut a round - press the Center Point button, select the appropriate shape and size and press Cut.  It will automatically figure out the position from there.

So, even when you know a lot about something, there is still more that you can learn - one of the best parts of the scrapbooking hobby.

The class was so well received, that I am hoping that I can hold another one in the near future.

So, if you own a Cricut and it is still in the box this is the class for you.  Check with Pick of the Patch to see when the next class will be schedule.

Happy Scrapping!

Brenda

Classes at Remember Me

The class for "My Loves" went off today - had fun and the person who attended the class really enjoyed the class and the layout - she has plans to do another layout based on it.

I am working on my next class for either March or April - depends on conflicts, etc. as to when it will be - with the new Bazzil hole-punched cardstock. It comes with holes punched in the shapes of hearts, starts and daisies.

I was in Remember Me the other day and one of the clerks showed me the new stuff and I knew immediately what I wanted to do with it. This paper is just crying out to be threaded with ribbons or embroidery floss or even yarn. I was playing with it this morning to see which I wanted to do.

As soon as I have the layout finished, I will post a picture here for everyone to see.

Happy Scrapping!

Welcome 2008!

I can't believe that we are half way through January already - the time is going way, way too fast and I was reminded that I haven't posted anything since before Christmas. So, Pam, here you go - a new posting.

Upcoming Classes

I have a couple of classes coming up in January and February at Remember Me Scrapbooking.

JANUARY:

On Sunday, January 20th class will be a repeat of the calendar class that I did back in November - so if you were too busy to do in then, here is your chance.

FEBRUARY:

On Sunday, February 17th, I will be doing a 2-page layout class called "My Loves" - this uses some black and white photography and some of the new Grunge board that has just come into the store (was a lot of fun to work with - feels like leather).

Here is a picture of the layout:

I am not sure what I will be doing for March - you will have to wait and see. Check back to see what I have come up with.

Happy scrapping!