Last night was my first in person card class and it was so much fun. I held it at the local art gallery Woodland Park. My best friend Linda came and then there were 2 other ladies that attended also. One of the ladies works at City Market with Linda and the other lady saw the ad on Facebook and signed up.
So, it was a night like any other. I had a class planned and I had been prepping for weeks. Everything was packed up and ready to go and then I took a few minutes to go over my notes that I had made the week prior. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I had Linda come over the Week before so we could go through the class and make sure that I had everything ready and made notes of anything that I might possibly forget. So, back to yesterday.... I have all of my supplies, and I am putting them into bags to bring them, and I have all of the card kits, Blocks, lots of blocks because I wanted all stamps to be on their own blocks instead of taking this one off to switch each time. It really was a great plan. I had the ink and I reinked the ink pads. I had adhesive and extra adhesive even. I was getting tired, so I left a little early to head to town, I had to go to the Dollar Tree to get a few things and then I wanted to get to the gallery and get set up. So, I got my stuff and got to the Gallery, The lady that was working at the gallery gave Linda and I a quick tour of what to shut off when we were done and then we started setting up. A guy showed up to ask a question about handwriting on a Christmas project he was making and then the ladies showed up. I had everything set up on the nice big table and then I realized .....What is the most important tool that is needed when you are making cards? You need Paper, Ink and STAMPS!!!! Did you notice that when I mentioned all the supplies I packed up, Stamps was not on there? I FORGOT THE STAMPS!!!! I was so embarrassed, I could not believe it. The ladies seemed to be ok with it and I think it still went well. I did receive a lot of good ideas and advice for how to plan my next event without forgetting the main ingredient per say. My next class is on December 12, 2025, and I am going to have a checklist for all of the product needed. I don't want to forget something each time :) oh and I forgot to take pictures. :(
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful parents!!! 44 years married today. If only I knew somebody that made cards, I could send them one. HAHAHAHA!!! I do really need to get better at doing this part, you know, making and sending them. For actual occasions.
Well, today was a working on my Blog Day. I am still trying to learn more about it and how to do different things. I also put together almost 4 complete card kits. I am going to work on my PDF tomorrow night and then when my order comes in, I am going to finish prepping for this class. I would like to always prep for 10 people. It is possible to sell them later or use them for gifts. Lots of ideas.
As far as learning about my Blog, I am wondering why when I post a photo, most times everything is all good and other times, it loads sideways. Just enough to annoy me.
I went to the public library yesterday and I got myself a library card. I was so excited, i even checked out a book. I think it is about time to donate most of my collection that just takes up shelf space and maybe just start checking the books out from the library. Let them store the books for me.
Well, I hope you like the new look of my BLOG. Just remember, it will forever be a work in progress. Be sure to leave a comment and share my blog with your friends.
I am getting cards ready for my January card class cohosted with my sister Kellie McBeath. I just received this card in a swap I participate...
