Ahhhhhh, the great outdoors. And did you know that now you can actually go camping with your Cricut? But that's entirely beside the point. The point is to enjoy the beauty - and the bugs, dirt and muck. I remember being a kid and exploring with my brothers in Northern California, Oregon and even Alaska. Hiking, camping, swimming, riding our dirt bikes all day long, building tree forts, and thinking every little clue we found out there was a brand new discovery, or a mystery that we were sure we could figure out if we just dug in the dirt a little more. The world had no limits. (I'd love to hear about your favorite outdoor adventure memories if you post a comment!)

Those are the memories and feelings that were my inspiration for this layout, which was made with Graphically Speaking and the Cricut markers. Papers are all from Stampin' Up! I will be teaching this layout at least once, and that class is scheduled for Thursday, June 11th here in Rocklin from 6-10pm. Class fee is $25, which includes all papers, ribbons, and even the SU Build-a-Brads (those things are fun!!). And of course, you'll get my detailed directions and Cricut Cut Chart, which makes it very easy to work at your own pace, step by step. If you're not in the area, you're welcome to reserve a kit for the same price (I can ship too for a small shipping cost). Just contact me through the Cricut mb, or post a comment here - but be sure to leave me your email address so I can actually reach you. The class will also be a great opportunity to learn to use your Cricut markers if you haven't used them yet. Plus we always have some stinkin' FUN! Now get out there and enjoy this fantastic weather!

TinkerBell is all about the BLING!! This springy layout was made entirely with the newish TinkerBell and Friends cartridge. I will be teaching this class 3 times over the next couple of months. Dates are May 13th in Elk Grove, May 18th in Rocklin, and June 18th in Rocklin. Kits are also available (yes, I can ship), and will include a package of 60 self-adhesive rhinestones, and a bottle of Diamond Stickles, along with all of the papers and cardstock. And of course my detailed directions, with easy to follow Cricut cut chart and photos. Whew! Class or kit is $25. You can contact me through the Cricut messageboard or just post a comment with your email address if you want more info. Happy Spring Bling!!!

Life's a beach. Really. Actually, that's the cartridge I used on this layout. Gotta LOVE this cart - it's got so many fantastic beach images on it, and I'm so thrilled that I finally got it as I was ready to scrap these beach pictures from our Disney Cruise in October '07. Patterned papers are from Michael's, and the solids are from Stampin' Up! I Cuttlebugged the solid squares for added dimension, and of course used my trusty Uniball Signo white gel pen all over the place. Thanks for looking, and have a beachy day!

Storybook is one of my very favorite Cricut cartridges - especially after finishing this project! I have had this design in my head for such a long time, and am soooo excited to finally have it completed. You're just seeing about half of the pictures - there are a few more fun details to dream about. I will be teaching this as a class a few times, including April 22nd in Elk Grove, and April 29th at my home in Rocklin. I also plan to add a date in mid-May. If you're in this area, and wish to attend, you can email me or PM me through the Cricut messageboard. Or if you don't have my email, leave a comment with your email address, and I'll get in touch with you. The cost for the class is $25, which includes your materials. You just bring your bug, Storybook cartridge, and a few other tools. It's a very involved class, as you can probably tell, and I expect it to take 3-4 hours to complete. Sweet Dreams!

Here's my latest design for an upcoming Cricut class. The class will be held April 9th here at my home. It requires Accent Essentials, and preferably the Expression machine. The title was created with Plantin' Schoolbook. This layout would be perfect for family pictures, or some old heritage photos, or even pics of the kids or critters.

Why pay Pottery Barn prices for wall decor when you've got a Cricut??? I already had the bedding and curtains, but needed some accent pieces for Emily's walls. So I got some canvases from JoAnn's, painted them white, and added an irridesent sheen to them. Then used Design Studio and mostly the Walk in My Garden cartridge to design some funky flowers that would coordinate with the bedding. A couple of the small flowers are hand-cut, and the large tulip was pieced together on DS. Each of these canvases measure 12" x 24". I then used Storybook to create Emily's name on 5" x 5" canvases. I like Storybook because it's so fun and dreamy. Plus the added layers really give it character. Mod Podge was used to adhere all of the layers to the canvas, plus on top of the finished product. I added pics of the overall room so you can see how it all coordinates. Eventually I'll be adding some butterfly canvases as well. This was such a fun and rewarding project!