Baby Step/Stair fold card

Just finished this stair/step foldcard for a member of my class. Used my Cricut Create and Don Juan cartridge for the lettering. I need to spend more time working out the pressures and blade depth. The letters are not as crisp as they should be.

Also need some lessons on taking and editing photographs. The image is a little dark and blurred. In fact, I need to go back to school and learn all the computer technology they teach the kids now!

And what about my efforts in being more self-disciplined. Well, I did manage to reach my craft room by 9 o'clock this morning but unfortunately I am still sitting in my pyjamas.

Hmnn! I suppose one out of two ain't bad. I think there's another song in there somewhere.

Self-discipline failure

Well so much for day one of self-disciplne! I intended to start work, fully dressed and breakfasted at 9am, but I switched off the alarm clock, turned over and went back to sleep. If it hadn't been for the phone ringing I might still be in bed.
I actually managed to drag myself into my craft room at 10.am, still in pyjamas, hair dripping wet and starving hungry. Not a good start!
Just means I will have to work an extra hour at the end of the day. Must go and get some cereal now.

Self discipline in the craft room!

Its Sunday and I have just finished my preparations for my Monday class and my weekly accounts so I am quite pleased with myself.
I have decided that if I want to make more of my business I need to be more self-disciplined. Hmmn!
I have been reading a few internet articles and found an excellent business website www.sparkplugging.com/craftboom which offers some really good advice for people working from home.
I am determined to put some of that advice into play. I am going to work set hours, deal with things as they arise instead of putting them off and try to make the most of my opportunities by trusting my instincts. Sounds good .Well thats the plan anyway.
Only time will tell if I can pull it off.

Surprise Pop-up Card

I made this Surprise pop-up card for my class tomorrow. I got the instructions from the Splitcoast Stampers web site. I am not very happy with my sample but time is getting on. Will probably try again over the weekend and post the image.

Step Fold Card

I made this step fold card for one of my classes earlier in the week. Got the idea and measurements from Split Coast Stampers. Really quick and easy to make. Made it using Sissix die. The wording reads" Friends Brighten Your Day"

Loved it so much I made one for my friend's grandaughter .

Sorry for the quality of the photo but I snapped it earlier today in dull weather. Thats my excuse and I am sticking to it!

I mentioned in my last blog update that I was thinking of opening an Etsy shop and selling unusual favours. The basques and waistcoats for miniature spirit bottles is the kind of thing I was thinking of. What do you think? Will they sell? I would welcome your comments?

Blog before bedtime

Quick blog before bedtime. Finished samples for class with learning disabilities but it's been hard and had to push myself. Thats the trouble with having a weeks holiday. You just don't want to go back to work.
I am thinking of trying to sell some of the more unusual wedding favours we make either on the Etsy or Folksy web sites but need to expand on the number of designs we offer first.
Anyway tomorrows another day.