There is a fantastic baby store in Arizona called Room 4 Baby. My friend is a co-owner there, and they just so happen to carry some of my baby cards in their store. You can check out their website here: http://www.room4baby.com/

I have just designed a new line of cards for them, and I'm pretty excited about the possibilities. They measure 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". I've just made a couple of girl designs so far, but can't wait to get started on some boy cards, and even a twin version or two. Let me know what you think!

I have a brand new nephew! His name is Soren Thomas, and he's only 11 days old now. So guess what I've been working on for the past week? I went crazy on this fun name book as a baby gift for his parents. Christi - hopefully you won't see this before it arrives, LOL! So yes, I designed it with the Cricut Design Studio software, and the papers are all from Green Tangerines. Bye bye, paychecks! I inked all the edges, and even the stickers. It was really an absolute blast to make this, and I sure hope Soren's parents will add some cute pictures and enjoy it for a long time.

Calling all Cricut geeks!!! Who'da thunk you'd need a laptop for scrapbooking? Well, for this project, you will! I am launching a series of Cricut Design Studio classes at Green Tangerines. This software has become so popular, and yet it seems that so many people get stuck trying to figure out how to work it. Maybe because the manual that comes with it is useless, and the software is a little on the quirky side. But I have mostly figured it out now, and we're going to have some fun with it. So the first step is to get signed up for my Design Studio Software Seminar. Ok, so the one in August is actually full with a waiting list, but we are going to add another one in September due to the demand. Not sure of the date for that just yet. Anyway, after you take that seminar, or if you're at least half-way comfortable working the software, you're ready for this fun FALL Wordbook Class. This class will run September 10th and 29th, and we may add another date in October. Each class is limited to 12 students, so they'll likely fill up pretty quickly. You'll need to bring your laptop with DS installed and working, and your Cricut. I'll show you how to design and create this chipboard wordbook. It's crazy fun! Yeah, and then your brain will start going wild with ideas on how to vary this idea. All of your friends will start pestering you to make books for them and all their kids and neighbors and pets. So just be prepared for that, ok? Or you can just practice saying "Go get your own stinkin' Cricut!"

Uh-huh. I think somebody around here took a few weeks off. What's up with that???? It's summer, dang it, and I wanted to hang out with my cute little Emily. We had a blast running around, swimming, hanging out with friends, and even getting to see some family who were here from Texas. Yee-haw!

So it's back to work time, and therefore back to school time. Us teacher types at Green Tangerines are creating all kinds of fun school-themed projects, and I thought it fitting to follow up my Preschool/Elementary school layout with a High School counterpart. Whaddaya think? I had to think waaaaaaay back to get my noggin back into that high school mode again.

This layout was made with the Cricut (duh), and uses the Locker Talk cartridge. This cart is ridiculous (fantastic). The class is scheduled for Saturday, September 6th way too friggin early in the morning (10am-1pm). There are a ton of sweet (fun) details in this layout, and once again we will get to use the Cricut markers. Wicked, man (good times). And there's a boatload (lot) of inking and other gnarly junk (wonderful things) going on too. It's gonna be sick (a positive experience). So call and get your butt into this class so you're not a total wasted loser (disappointed). Whatever - I'm outta here.

Is it Back-to-School time again already????? Ha! I wish!! Well, this is actually for a class at Green Tangerines. It's a 2 page layout (click on the layout picture to see it bigger) using only the Locker Talk cartridge. We'll also get to play with the Cricut markers, which are super fun. This is a jam-packed cartridge with TONS of school stuff on it for young kids up through High School. In fact, I will later be doing another class making a High School layout. So get this cartridge!!! Green Tangerines will be ordering a bunch, so you can always call them and get on the list for one. You can see a link to the Green T blog off to the right hand side of my blog. Or just go to www.mygreentangerines.com for their contact info. This first Locker Talk class will be held Saturday, August 16th at 9:30am. I will likely do this class only 1 time, and these Cricut classes usually sell out. (But I may have extra kits that Green T will sell after the class day - maybe!) I hope to see all my favorite ladies there!!!!

The 2 best Dads in all the world - my own Dad, and my little girl's Dad. They're showing off the cards they got for Father's Day. I made the dolphin card for my Dad, and the cute little skull card for Jared. Doesn't every man want a skull card? I think so. My mom-in-law, Lucy, made the canoe card, and the car card. She's quite the card crafter, ya know. Can you say "car card crafter" 3 times really fast? It was a lovely - uh, I mean manly day, and we showered the men with sushi gift certificates. You can never have too much sushi. So says my dear hubby.