Crafty Cassandra

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Club Mania!

I just learned about how clubs works and I am so excited. I would absolutely love to start (and participate) in one. Here's the dealy-o:

Step 1: Find 6 - 10 people interested in joining the club
Step 2: Each person buys a certain amount of product per month (typically $20 - $50)
Step 3: Each month one person is designated the "hostess" and gets the $25 - $160 in free hostess dollars until
Step 4: Get stuff!

I think I will start a club soon...hmmm....

Monday, September 26, 2011

Holiday Cards A Plenty...Oh My!

I just finished making 4 of the 5 cards I am teaching at my October 22nd card class and, man, I have outdone myself (patting myself on the back).

I took a lot of time thinking of what cards were out there and, if it were me, what would I like to see.

Here is the criteria I used to select these cards:

1. It had to use the same stamp set. As a matter of fact, I used the same stamp! I wanted to showcase the versatility of this stamp set.

2. It had to have the "WOW' factor. I mean, a card is CLEAR! How much more wow can you get.

3. Quick. The cards have to be able to be made in 5-10 minutes TOPS. When you have a holiday list to pull together, who needs to waste time.

4. Non traditional colors. Listen, I love the red and the green, but sometimes I think we have to remember that WE choose the color palate for the holidays. So Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla and Bashful Blue...You're up!

5. Easy to modify. No need to do EXACTLY what I did. Why not use up some holiday paper you've been dying to use. Maybe an embossing folder you never got the chance to use. Perhaps a technique you've always wanted to try. Changing just one thing in these cards changes the whole look...why not unleash your creativity.

Spaces are still open for the upcoming class. If you are interested, send me a note at cas_ramirez@yahoo.com. I need to hear from you by October 15th so I can order supplies. For $20 you will:

get supplies to make 5 holiday cards
earn 10% off all supplies you order during the class
earn 20% off your supplies if you bring a friend

Sign up and I will also give you access to my special holiday card eNewsletter with special projects and techniques to make your holiday a snap!

WAIT!!! SO you don't live in Northern VA, but still want to be part of the fun? Sign up for my eClass. You'll get EVERYTHING that you would if you came to my class.

To register for the class (in person) click here. To sign up for the eClass click here.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Christmas is Coming!

I am busily preparing for my October Holiday Card Making Class. I have some exciting cards I will share with you featuring the Holiday Line Up stamp (seen to the left).

I found this awesome card made of window sheets (similar to transparency paper). The card is super easy and because it looks like it floats it will definitely give that WOW (thanks DawnsStampinThoughts for the video!)

I will also be making cards using the Stocking Punch. I will make a 3D card that stands and features stockings hung with care. Another holiday WOW!

Want to sign up for the class? Here are the details:

Date: October 22, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 21545 Field Station Terrace, Broadlands, VA

Attendees who will get a 10% discount on anything they may order during the class.

Bring a friend you get 20% off!!

Space is limited so call (914) 483-7464 today to reserve your space!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

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.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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!!!!!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

A Few of My Favorite Things

I wanted to share with you my list of "must haves." These are the things that I most desperately want and most desperately want you to have as well.

I have put an asterisk (*) next to those extra special things. Each one has a link so you can go right to the site and see it. Enjoy!!

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