Halloween Treat Bucket

On October 20th, I'll be teaching you guys how to make this adorable Treat Bucket!
One of my favorite things about this class is that it introduces a lot of fun, new product, which we all love!! Right?!
Another great aspect of this class is that to relieve some stress from the students, I am pre-cutting some of the die-cuts out for you guys. You will be cutting out various circles, and 2 die-cuts.
My main focus for this class is to show you guys the millions and billions of options that you have with EACH cartridge! Don't just look at what's on the back. Really explore your cartridges. You won't believe where I got all of the halloween die-cuts... I got them from Paper Dolls! Crazy! You have to really experiment with the different features of your cartridges, play with all the options and see what it has to offer. That's my emphasis this time.
I hope you like it! I used 4 different kinds of ribbon that are absolutely sooo so much fun! I also used coredinations cardstock, a lot of Bazzil Bling, some buttons, rain drops and Stickels! I love, love love this bucket!
Just a reminder, if you guys could bring your basic supply kit to the class, that would be awesome! It should include some adhesive (liquid adhesive is what I'm reccomending for the bucket), a paper cutter, and your Cricut along with the George and Basic Shapes cartridge.

There are currently 3 spots available to take this class! Let's get those filled up!! Be sure to call Memories on 5th to sign up today!

Memories on 5th in Coralville, IA 319-354-0432

Thanks so much, ladies!
Ashley

ashleymahanna19@aol.com

319-325-8060

Vinyl Follow Up

Hello everyone!
I'm just following up after a great class! There were 11 ladies total tonight! And, might I add this was a very fun class. Everyone got along great, threw around a lot of ideas, got a lot of tips, and just in general had a good time! There were so many great ladies there tonight, and I had a lot of fun! It made me want to keep teaching things about the Cricut.
Just to make a quick note here, I'm sorry that we didn't get to cut anything out tonight, but with something as intricate as putting vinyl on a wall, there's just either no time to cut things out and get a demonstration, or it's just something that needs to be done elsewhere. Like I said early in the class, you guys unfortunately can't chop off your wall and bring it to class! So, there may be a few classes where it will be more of a demonstration, and you guys get product and step by step instructions. Otherwise, most of the time we will be cutting things out. But, we will always be having fun!
I'd like to thank you all for coming, putting your input in, and being a great group of ladies to work with!
As always, please e-mail me or call me if you ever have any questions! I'm more than willing to help: I can always answer your questions via phone or e-mail, and I can always meet you at the store and even sit down with you and get all your questions answered and even do a further demonstration if need be. I want you all to be comfortable with your Cricut and I want you all to be satisfied with the creations you make while using your Cricut.
I have talked about this several times, but I would love feedback, as always! I have some ideas of what to do for further Cricut Clubs, and what I would like to do is in November teach you guys how to etch glass, in December I would like to show you guys how to make "stackable" page titles, in January I'm considering showing you guys how to make your own plastic stencils to use to paint things on your wall, or other various things. In February I would love to do something really fun! I would love, love love to show you guys different features of the AMAZING cartride Bags, Tags, Boxes and More. I also have some other various ideas, and one class I would love to show you guys how to use the Design Studio. But, I definately have to try this product out for myself and do some further research before I'm able to teach a class in it!
I'd love to hear from you guys what you would like to learn!
Thanks again for signing up to take the Cricut Club Classes! They're a lot of fun!! :)
ALSO: I'd like to mention to you that these classes DO fill up... FAST! Even if one of the ladies says that the class is full.. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THEM YOUR NAME AND INFORMATION! If we have enough people, we will set up another date for me to teach the same class. Plus, if there is a cancellation, then you will get to fill in that spot. So, sign up even if it's full, and be sure to sign up ASAP!
Thanks again!
Ashley Mahanna
ashleymahanna19@aol.com
319-325-8060

Halloween Treat Bucket

Here is the class description for the month of October's Cricut Club that's in the newsletter:

Cricut Club!
Halloween Treat Bucket
October 20th, 2009 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Ashley Mahanna
Cost: $18.00
In this months Cricut Club, we will be making a fun Halloweeen Treat Bucket! What a great way to store your Halloween yummies! The exciting thing about this months club is that not only are we learning more new things about the Cricut, but we are playing with new product! Included in the products that we will be using are: Bazzil Bling cardstock, a new line of paper from American Crafts, fun ribbon, Coredinations cardstock, The Robins Nest Dew Drops and buttons! Also included in the class, you get your very own glittery, orange Stickel! This class will be a lot of fun betweem sharing different ideas, learning more fun ways to use the electronic die-cut machine, the Cricut, and using new products! Included int he class fee is a treat bucket with the supplies to embellish it, a cheat sheet, some pre-cut items to use with the treat bucket, a fun Halloween idea project page and a step by step instructional print out! If you have a Cricut, please be sure to bring it to the class along with the "George and Basic Shapes" cartridge. Be sure to take this class so you'll have a fun way to store those yummy Halloween treats! For additional information, pictures, questions, or comments, check out the blog: http://www.cricutclub.blogspot.com/

Memories on Fifth
1100 5th St. Suite 110
Coralville, IA 52241
319-354-0432

Ashley Mahanna
319-325-8060
ashleymahanna19@aol.com

Applying Vinyl Quotes to Your Walls

Here is the class description that is in this months newsletters for the month of September's Cricut Club:

Cricut Club!
Applying Vinyl Quotes to Your Walls
September 15th, 2009 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Ashley Mahanna
Cost: $18.00
Do you want to apply a unique quote to your wall to add an interesting flair to your home decor? There is a great, fun, easy, inexpensive way to do that while using your handy-dandy Cricut! This month in the Cricut Club we will be learning how to apply vinyl lettering to your walls! Included in the class fee is a roll of your choice of color of the Cricut Vinyl, some placement paper to help guide you in placing your quote, some quote ideas for your walls, a cheat sheet, instruction guide, and a demonstration! The Cricut Vinyl is great because it does come odd if you ever wish to take it down. Using your Cricut for home decor is a fun way to use your Cricut, and to get a great, personal, creative look in your home! Remember, Memories on Fifth offers Cricut cartridge rentals! If you don't have a cartridge that you would like to use for your home decor, you can rent it to use! It's $5.00 for 3 days worth of use, and $10.00 for 1 weeks worth of use. If you have a Cricut, please be sure to bring it to the class along with any cartridge you wish to use for the quote on your wall. Make sure to come to this class to learn how to make your home decor personal while using your Cricut! For additional information, pictures, questions or comments, check out the blog: www.cricutclub.blogspot.com

Memories on Fifth
1100 5th St. Suite 110
Coralville, IA 52241
319-354-0432

Ashley Mahanna
319-325-8060
ashleymahanna19@aol.com

Update!

Oh my goodness! I don't even know what to say! Last nights class was amazing! It went fabulous! I have developed a system where there are instructions, and even some cheat sheets for my students, which seemed to work out beautifully!
Everyone left with a finished page!
It was a great class, and if you missed out, I'm truly sorry! There were a lot of ideas flowing, I got great feedback from all of my students, we had fun, we got some work done, got great ideas, and learned more about the Cricut!
And.... My very favorite part: everyone did something a little different to their pages! Oh my! I love, love, love it when people do different things to their pages other than what's layed out in front of them! It makes for a great time, and a great class! With all the creativity flowing, it really makes it an enjoyable class.
I would like to thank my students who promote not only my creativity, but give me great ideas as what to teach and what to do next.
As for what I have planned:
How to apply vinyl quotes to your walls
An ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE Halloween treat bucket
Etching glass with the Cricut
Getting 6 titles for $15.00 (just like the Karen Foster stacked titles)
Making pillow boxes and other fun things with the cricut

Thank you all sooo so much for letting me know what I need to do, letting me know how I can better help you all, and giving me great feedback and amazing ideas!
Keep posted for pictures and further class descriptions. :)
The Chirping Cricut
ashleymahanna19@aol.com
319-325-8060

Sweet Summertime

The left page says "sweet," and the right page says "summertime." It's a lot of fun!
This layout is cute, fun, and most importantly, very summer-y! This double spread layout will be perfect for your summer pictures! With florals, and an innovative opaline pearl line from Basic Grey along with cute paper, cute letter stickers, and the help of the Cricut Die Cut Machine, this layout will go great with your collection.
Be sure to sign up at Memories on Fifth in Coralville.
This time, along with the class, each member will get a little packet of papers with very helpful tips on how to use the Cricut and what each feature is designed to help you do. I have taken a lot of time to make sure to be thorough with instuctions, sizes, pressure, blade, and speed gages, and other various things to help new users find the Cricut a little less overwhelming and stressful.
Thanks so much everyone!
As always, if you have any questions at all, feel free to shoot me an e-mail or call me at anytime.
ashleymahanna19@aol.com
319-325-8060

Be sure to join me for the class!
August 18, 2009 from 6:30-8:30
$15 to take the class with the instructor Ashley Mahanna
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Fun on the Fourth Follow Up

Hello everyone!
On Tuesday I had the Fun on the Fourth class. I was happy to have done it to know what I as an instructor needs to improve on to help others understand the cricut and how to use it to their advantage.
So, I have further instructions for those of you who didn't get quite finished, and I will also be posting pictures of the August layout. This one is a bit easier, and I am printing off charts with things such as helpful tips on how to use the Cricut as we speak! So, hopefully that will make it a bit easier on you guys next time!
I hope you guys had a good time, and if you're a little stressed out about using the Cricut, don't fret because I have more information for you all that should help you out a lot next time. :)
Thanks to all who came and thanks for helping me learn what I need to do next!
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS: I have complete instructions on how to make the Fun on the Fourth pages all typed up, however Blogger does not allow copying and pasting items into a blog post. So, all you have to do if you want them is e-mail me at: ashleymahanna19@aol.com and I will e-mail you the complete instructions as soon as I receive your e-mail.
Sorry that this post is late, but as some of you know, I work more than full time. :)
Have a great night (or day) everyone!
Ashley