Summer 2011 CHA Craft SuperShow - Rosemont, IL July 21-24

I am so excited for the Summer CHA Craft SuperShow July 21-24 I can barely contain myself! I had so much fun last year, and I know it will be just as wonderful this year. I checked the list of exhibitors and I am very pleased. Now….to mark out the booths I need to visit, want to visit, just might visit……whoo hoo!

 Jessica Sprague with Elena from CharityWings.org

My friend, Jessica, after receiving the Audrey Hepburn tiara award for largest contribution to the silent auction.

Mobile blogging has been activated on cuttinupdesigns.blogspot.com.

Team KNK Announcement

I recently joined Team KNK as a Design Team Associate.  New projects will be posted on Tuesdays and Fridays.  I am looking forward to both sharing and learning.  I highly recommend all die cut crafters mark this as a favorite. 

http://www.teamknk.com/

Free File - Rocking Chair

I posted a free file on my website www.cuttinupdesigns.com.  I made this for a friend's birthday card and thought it might be worth sharing.

The file is available in AI, GSD, KNK, SVG, and WPC.

Did you know you can now purchase vinyl right here on the blog?

After several requests, I now have vinyl available for sale.  Check out the list along the right side of the page.  I have outdoor vinyl available as well as pre-cut vinyl decals.  Accepting PayPal on the blog, or credit/debit card by phone (just send me an email and we can take care of the details).  Don't see a color you're looking for?  Let me know and I can probably have it in stock within a week.

Ready for Spring!

I'm thinking of all kinds of spring things to do and make!  Even though its February, this 60 degree weather is making me thing spring. 

The mid-February VDBC newsletter has been released.  Please take a look at http://p0.vresp.com/A2inXc. 

Who would have thought it?

I cannot believe how much fun I am having giving things away!  Who would have thought it?  Certainly not my husband - who thinks I'm a craft junkie!

Celebrate VDBC's 2nd Anniversary

Visual Designs by Chris is celebrating its 2nd anniversary.  Don't miss out as there are tons of activities and giveaways all weekend long!  Visit my site to enter for Cuttin' Up Designs prizes at http://www.cuttinupdesigns.com/ and be sure to visit http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/ for lots more goodies.  Chris put together this 'Tour Guide' http://p0.vresp.com/XTC00M so check it out!

Baby Announcements

I made these for a friend - her husband has an old VW Bug and she wanted the theme to be around 70s and the Beetle.  I think we succeeded.

So many moments were shared in Derek’s VW Bug;

all of our first dates, high school dances, and our wedding

we arrived and left in that car.

We are proud to announce another passenger!

Our New Son

Date:

Time:

Weight:

Length:

With much love and excitement,

Mom and Dad ToBe

How to assemble Paper Flowers

I posted this file on my website.  It's available for free until Sunday evening.  For instructions, follow this link to youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/v/flqk79-tJ9o&hl=en&fs=1