The projects

OK... there are 4 of us and 2 days to fill.  Logically that would mean we each get half a day or 4 hours to "teach."  Don't get freaked out by the word "teach."  You don't necessarily have to "teach" us anything, really just "present or lead" a project.  

Time:

We each will have a 4 hour block of time to fill.  It is up to YOU to decided how to fill this time.  If you want to do one, four hour project, so be it.  If you would rather do two, two hour projects, that's cool too.  If you want to sing a little song, do a little dance... fine.  This is YOUR event too, and those four hours are yours to fill.  

Value of project:

Since it is tricky placing a "value" on a certain project, we are not going to do it.  We say, let the projects that we did at CE be the guideline.  Use your best judgement.  If for some reason there is an element to your project that might be costly... give us a supply list needed (outside of the kit you provide) and we can determine if we want to use that item on our project.  For example, say your project involves some crazy 18k gold leaf paste or something... and it's like $10 a bottle or whatever.  Give us a list of "suggested" items and we either buy it ourselves or choose to forego that element.  We all know that crafting is all about making do... and "it's not wrong, it's different."  Personally... I really don't care if your project only cost $5, if it's cool and it takes up four hours and I finish it, I will be just at happy as doing any other project that may have cost $20.  Seriously.  SO... if anybody can think of a better way to handle this aspect of the event, please speak up, otherwise... we can all go with the flow.

Kits:

Much like at CE, it will be expected that you provide the elements needed to complete your project.  Aside from the basic tools, of course.  Also, there are only 4 of us involved, so many things can be shared amongst us (stamps, inks, punches, paint, etc.)  It is up to you if you want to have everything cut up, ready to be assembled.  Just as long as you have the raw ingredients available to us (or unless you supplied a BYO supply list) and we can complete the project.

Tools:

Everyone is expected to bring their "usual" tool kit to the event.  Anything considered unusual (ie. you NEED a grommet maker/punch/piece of shit) can either be supplied by YOU (the project leader, and assuming it is something we can share) or you let us know in the form of a supply list.

Ideas:

We're thinking that the projects should be a surprise, so we won't discuss them, other than the supply list.  It would be a crazy coincidence if we all came up with the same project, and if that happened, we're taking a cab to the nearest 7-11 to buy some lottery tickets.  Personally, if we end up with 2 card classes, I would be thrilled... I don't think we will... but what would the chances be that they would include the exact same cards?  Slim to none!  So... projects will be revealed at the event.  If you are stumped and don't have ANY idea what to do... email me and I will try to offer suggestions.... remember, my suggestions would not based on anything other than guessing... Mabelle nor I will not know anything about any project other than our own.