Father's Day link up party

This morning while checking out some of the blogs I follow I found something really fun over at Scrapin with my cricut.  They are hosting a Father's day link up party!  The basic idea is that they are hosting links to blogs with great Father's day projects!  I love the idea because you can find a lot of great ideas all in one place.  I am going to post a link to my Father's day card that I posted earlier in the week.  Be sure to hop over the Scrappin with my cricut to check out all the wonderful projects!

Photos from the crop 4-30

OK Gals, I thought I had way more photos than I actually do.  If you have pictures you would like to share please let me know and I will post them.  I do have a few more pictures of calling cards, goodies, and bakedgoods to post later.


Jan, Janice, and Leslie hard at work


Jeanie Lynn, Kris, Thea, and Lori


Jen and Bobby-Jo



Julianna, Carrie, and Michele

Final details

For those attending the crop, here is a coupon for Archivers that can be used this weekend.  Feel free to print it out and bring it with you on Saturday.

One week to go.

OK gals, here is a copy of the email I sent this morning.  If you did not get it, please be sure to get me your email so you can be on the list for future email blasts.  See you all next weekend! 

A treat for all of you, and a sneak peak of our day

Ok ladies.  I have a sneak peak of what's to come at our crop day.  I recently purchased a YUDU machine, and I have been working hard to get it just right.  My first project has been to work with the logo I previously showed all of you (car decal).  I plan on bringing my personal YUDU and prepared screen for all of you to use.  Please bring one item to YUDU.  If you would like to try it yourself you are welcome to do so, or I will be happy to help you make a yudu'd item.  If you have any questions please let me know.  I will also be sending an email next week with the same info for those who don't read here.

Car Decal

As several of you expressed interest in the Chicago Logo Car Decal, I have listed the item on ETSY.  This should take you right there http://www.etsy.com/listing/71796984/vinyl-car-decal-cricut-circle-chicago  If you have any questions let me know.  I can certainly make other sizes or colors.  Right now I only have white and silver outdoor vinyl on hand, but I can order more if there is enough interest. 

My First Car Decal

I have been hard at work this week creating a logo that will be specific to our Chicago Area Circle Group.  Some of you might have noticed that I posted the logo on our facebook group, but here it is as a logo on the back of my car.  There are details on how I created the decal on my blog, but I wanted to post it here as well.  



the image on the rear of my car



The reservation has been made

OK gals, we are officially reserved for Archivers.  With 18 of you already saying you would like to attend I took a leap of faith and put the 24 reservations on my credit card.  The official crop hours are from 5-11 pm, but there is open cropping from 10 am -5pm, so you can come anytime starting at 10am and crop and play all day.  I will be there right at 10AM

Great News

I just spoke with Michael Wigton from PC and we are officially endorsed by PC for this event.  As it is a small event that doesn't mean a whole lot, but it is always good to know that we have their support.  More details to come as they become available.

First organized crop

OK ladies, prepare to crop!  We will be having our first organized Cricut Circle Crop in Chicago, April 30, 2011.  Please mark your calendars.  I will be reserving space for us at:

Archiver's Downers Grove

click above for directions

You will have a reserved seat from 10 am- 11 pm during the event.  The cost is $6, to be paid in advance to my PayPal account.  This cost reserves the space and covers pay pal fees.  If you would like to avoid the PayPal fee please contact me and arrange to send me payment via personal check.  You will get a $5 credit to spend at the Archiver's store during the crop!

Want to add to the fun?  Bring a wrapped crafting gift or supply to participate in the "craft exchange".  Please be sure to let me know if you are planning to participate in the craft exchange so that we can plan accordingly.  ALL GIFTS SHOULD BE NEW & APPROXIMATELY $15 IN VALUE, AND IN LINE WITH CURRENT TREND (PLEASE DO NOT BRING OLD UNUSABLE ITEMS FROM YOUR STASH)!

my PayPal email : missieacafa@aol.com if you would like me to send you an invoice please email me. 

Please RSVP and pay as soon as possible so we can be sure to get seats together.  LIMIT 24!




There are several local resturants including Panera Bread and Qdoba in the same strip mall where you can grab food, or feel free to bring your own meals. Food is NOT included in the cost of the event.