Tuesday, October 25, 2011

CTMH Cricut "Art Philosophy" Cupcake Box!


This is the cupcake box I created for our LeaderShare! I have posted how to's on my blog!

Monday, October 24, 2011


This is the vintage necklace I designd for our San Diego Leadershare...if you'd like to make one go to my blog at BrenYule.com!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Nugget Box with Drawers

We made this darling nugget box and Cindy's meeting, shared by Debbie Fournier. It is just so darn cute and I shared it at my team meeting tonight!





























Here are the cutting instructions:

Cardstock –
Base – White c/s - 4 1/2 x 10 3/8
Score at 1 1/4, 4 1/4, 5 15/16 and 8 15/16
Top shelf – White c/s – 4 1/4 x 5 11/16
Score at 3/4” on all sides
Handle – Sweetleaf c/s- 1 x 6 1/2
Plaid B&T – 3/4 x 6 1/4
Drawer Boxes (2) – Holiday Red c/s 5 x 5 3/4
Score at 3/4” and 1 1/2” on all sides
Drawer Box wrappers (2) – Holiday Red c/s 2 3/4 x 6 9/16
Score at 3/4, 2 7/8, 3 11/16, 5 13/16
Sweetleaf accents:
2 3/4 x 4 1/4 top of box
2 3/4 x 4 1/4 inside top of box – do not adhere until brads are inserted into handle
3/4 x 4 1/4 front of box top portion
1 x 4 1/4 front of box
1 3/8 x 4 1/4 back of box
1 1/2 x 2 3/4 (2) sides of the box
B&T accents:
Stripe - 2 1/2 x 4 top of box
Stripe - 2 1/2 x 4 inside top of box – do not adhere until brads are inserted into handle
Plaid - 1/2 x 4 front of box top portion
Stripe - 3/4 x 4 front of box
*Stripe – (2) for drawer fronts 1/2 x 7/8
*Plaid – 1/2 x 4 top shelf
1 1/8 x 4 back of box
1 1/4 x 2 1/2 (2) sides of the box
B&T accents: Candy
8 pieces for nuggets 1 1/8 x 3 – wrap around each nugget and adhere, place 4 nuggets in each drawer.
4 pieces for Ghirardelli squares 1 3/4 x 4 1/2 - wrap around each square and adhere, place squares in top box.

Small piece of Velcro for closure
17” white ribbon (1” wide)
2 big brads for drawers
2 regular brads for handles
Decorate the front of the box as desired

OK, I guess ya had to kinda be there!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Leadershare Agenda-please read!

Event Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00 am Event Check-in/Contest entry drop off (Gail V., Linda C. & Cindy B.)
7:30 – 4:00 pm Operation Smile Silent Auction open/Contest Voting Open
9:00 – 9:10 am Welcome by Bren
9:10 - 10:00 am Presentation by Close To My Heart VP, Kristine W. (marketing)
10:00 – 10:15 am Presentation by Kay P (Plan of action)
10:15- 10:20 am Questions and answers with Kay P.
10:20-10:40 am Presentation by Lisa S.(using the new Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection)
10:40-10:50 am Questions and answers with Lisa S.
10:50-11:10 am Presentation by Dawn H. (Blogging)
11:10-11:20 am Questions and answers with Dawn H.
11:20-11:30 am Operation Smile
11:30-11:45 am Paper Cupcake Recognition – Bren
11:45 - 12:45 pm Lunch (on own)
12:50 - 2:00 pm Creative Session - Denise A. T.
2:05 -3:00 pm Presentation by Close To My Heart VP & COO, Brian H. (Studio J)
3:00 - 4:00 pm Creative Session - Mandy L.
4:00 - 4:15 pm Break/Silent Auction & Contest closes
4:15 – 4:30 pm Presentation by Close To My Heart VP, Monica W. (Training and Events)
4:30 – 4:45 pm Live auction – Karen M.
4:45 - 5:00 pm Closing remarks – Bren (Contest Winners Announced)
5:00 – 6:00 pm Dinner (on own)
5:00 – 10:30 pm Free time to crop and mingle – Pre-paid and on site projects available

Check back here for supply updates and added info. If you are not receiving emails, please contact me.

Operation Smile:
We will be holding an auction (both live and silent) to raise money for Operation Smile. We are asking each and everyone of you to bring an item (handmade or business related-current product preferred) to add to our auction. Bring your one-of-a-kind works of heART that will all be available for bid. AND…Please come prepared to bid generously to help us change the lives of those children who need a new smile!

*Contest/Swap Information: All entrants please use only the NEW current stamp sets and accessories in the Spring/Summer 2011 Close To My Heart Idea Book. We encourage the use of our new “Art Philisophy” Cricut cartridge. (Please do not use other cutting devices or systems)
Share and be inspired with this fun contest and swap!
Contest!!! You could win!
Prizes given for top winner in each category:
Card creation
12 x 12 - 2 page layout
3-D item
(Your entries may be picked up during the dinner hour)
Card Swap: Do your best work showcasing the beauty of any of our 8 newest My Reflections Papers and accessories. (Minimum 4 x 4 size) Card swapping is optional and can be done during the following times outside the meeting area.
8-9am during registration
11:30-12:45pm during the lunch break
5-10:30pm during the open crop times
All entries will be on display for voting during the event and the top three will leave with a prize The rest of the event attendees will go home with a host of new ideas! We look forward to seeing your beautiful artwork and creativity! We hope you will participate in the auction, contest and swap!
**Lunch/Area Information:
The location site does have an onsite restaurant that will be open during the lunch hour. There are also over 20 restaurants within one mile of the hotel itself.
No children please, only nursing babies permitted unless special circumstances are pre-approved.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Leadershare Crop Night Kit!

Oct. 15th Leadershare Crop Night Kits
Bren Y. and Joanne W. have created some fun kits featuring our new products.

We will guide you through the projects during the crop. You may want to duplicate these for future workshops or gatherings. Pre-purchased kits may be picked up between 6 and 6:30pm.
• Vintage Necklace
• Cricut Cupcake Box
• Holiday Banner
All three kits for $25
One Kit per Person
Send your PayPal payment to brenyule@gmail.com
(If you don't know how to do this, email me and I will send you an invoice)
Must receive your PayPal payment by Oct. 3rd to secure your kits
Additional supply list if purchasing Bren’s add on kits
• Hammer
• Jewelry Pliers
• Sanding Kit
• Embossing Stylus
• Ruler
• Prisma Glitter
• Topiary Ink Pad

and make sure you are already bringing the following


Inks:
Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Pad®
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks Pad®

Blocks:
Y1001 My Acrylix® Blocks 1” x 1 ½”
Y1003 My Acrylix® Blocks 2” x 2”

Supplies:
Z534 Micro Tip Scissors
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit and needles
Z338 Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
Z341 Memory Book Glue Dots®
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z697 Sponges (for Desert Sand ink)
Z1204 Bone Folder
Z578 Corner Rounder
Adhesive
Post-its (for masking)

Stamp Sets:
D1482 My Acrylix® Love Life*



*Note – This stamp set will be given to you as part of your registration. However, if you already own this set, you may wish to bring your own if you do not want to open the new sets given to you at LeaderShare.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Oct 6th Mega Meeting

Don't forget, our Mega Meeting will be at the Sizzler on Aero Dr. at 6:30.
Optional Card Swap-using BELIEVE papers
Bring your basic tool kit!
Sharing? Email me first!!!

Leadershare Oct.15

I am excited about our upcoming Leadershare event! If you have registered, I will be contacting you about the details.
PLEASE, bring an item for the Operation Smile Auction!
We will have a contest for
Favorite 2 page 12 x 12 layout
Favorite Card
Favorite 3-D item

You will all have a chance to vote for YOUR favorite!

Prizes awarded!

Optional card swap also!
It will be great fun!