I Issue......The Challaaaaaange!

Ok.  So here is a challenge I hope to take up myself.  I want to, by the end of September, create a baby album for my son.  Like most of us, time has gotten away from me and I have not scrapped my son AT ALL!

I know, I know, I get the bad mommy award.

Well here is the challenge.  Not only do you have to have it done by the end of September...NO traditional baby stuff.  If you choose pink or blue it has to be so far off the norm that people don't even realize the color choice. OOoohhh!!!  The heck you say!

I think we can do it.  Those up for the challenge send me an email at cas_ramirez@yahoo.com.  Those interested in doing it together, I will be hosting a scrap at my house on Friday, September 2nd.  Come use my stuff and take a sneak peek at what I am working on.  If you need help or ideas I'll help with that too.

A free gift to anyone who chooses to take up the gauntlet.  Email me today.

What? Me Host?

You know, as I speak to people, it seems to me that they don't really know what I am asking when I ask them to host a party.  They think it will be a lot of work.  I mean who wants to spend their Friday night cooking up a storm and cleaning like a mad person.

STOP!  Let me clear up some misconceptions.

"I want to hang out with my friends and this will take the whole night."  

NOPE.  I know you have to get your Ya-Ya on.  It takes me about 90 minutes TOPS to do what I do.  

"My friends are SOOO not crafty."

Your friends don't have to be crafty (in fact, the less crafty they are the more fun it is!)  

"Cooking and cleaning?  As if!"

About the cooking and cleaning.  I give you a hostess pack which includes a box of brownie mix and some tea (all of the snacks you really need).  AND, if you don't feel like cleaning YOUR house, have your party at mine.  I mean really, it just saves me a trip anyway.  :o)

"I don't want people selling to my friends."
Not only am I the least pushy person alive, my main goal is to show off.  I mean really, I love making things and the more people I get crafting the better the world will be.  And honestly, if no one buys anything it's no problem.  You won't be shunned.

A Typical Hostess Situation

Here is what happens at a typical party.  Once you book your date I send you a kit (including your brownies and tea).  You call a few friends and invite them over.  A few days before you tell me how many to expect (typical parties range from 4-8 people).  I come to the party 15 minutes early to set up and ...ahem..."inspect" the brownies.  I show a project and then show everyone a project they then make for themselves.  Throughout I give out little gifts.

THAT'S IT!  After that, Hosting a party doesn't have to be a pain.  It is intended to be a nice girls' night in where you chill with your homies and make some stuff. 

Top 10 Reasons to Host
So now that we have THAT cleared up...here are your top ten reasons to host a party....drum roll please...

#10. You really don't have to clean your house....use mine
#9.  You get free stuff...I mean good stuff too!
#8.  Your friends will think you are awesome for coming up for an excuse to get away from the significant other and the kids
#7. Umm.....did I mention BROWNIES!!!
#6. You make some really cool things
#5. As the host, I'll give you my 20% discount if you buy anything.
#4.  Did I mention the brownies yet?
#3.  You get to spend time with me...I mean, come on!
#2. You need a night out with the girls.
#1. DID I MENTION THE BROWNIES!!!!!