San Diego Miniature Crafters
January 2012 Newsletter
Meeting: The January 24th meeting of the San Diego Miniature Crafters will be held at St. Andrews Church beginning at 10 AM.
Refreshments: provided by Jackie Burton and Israela Manson.
Show and Tell: .Winter-themed minis and/or miniatures you finished last year (show preview).
President’s Message: Happy New Year! I hope each of you enjoyed a safe and wonderful holiday. Thanks to Diana and her committee for a special holiday party. The decorations were outstanding, the food delicious and the conversation was fun. The day was a perfect way to begin the holidays!
Now it is time for all of the members to really focus on the club’s upcoming show and sale. Of course, committee members have been working hard all year to ensure another successful weekend.
How about your exhibits? Are they all ready? Mine still need “a little more work”. Our show visitor’s look forward to seeing lots of outstanding miniature projects and we certainly don’t want to disappoint them!
Oh yes, have you committed to working at least 4 hours during the weekend? It is amazing how a group of volunteers can be responsible for such an event but it takes each of us doing “our share” of work.
Lastly, I’m sure you each are aware of our club’s reputation. We are known to be friendly, very helpful, cheerful and always smiling in our efforts to make our shoppers feel welcome. No matter what job we have, let’s strive to uphold our high level of show success. Remember it is our show too, so do take time to have fun and enjoy shopping.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all on January 24th. It will be an important meeting as final show and sale plans are made. My thanks in advance to each of you for all you individually do during this special weekend.
Projects: We will be making trunks...please bring the following:
Gluing jig
White glue
Sharp small scissors
Needle nose pliers
Tweezers
Sanding boards (sandpaper) whatever works for you....
Small piece of material for inside of trunk
Black and brown paint
Super glue (good to have, helps glue faster)
White pencil
Ruler
Show: We are in need of items for the kids table. Everyone must be signed up to work 4 hours. Jeannie will be bringing in the signup sheets to the meeting.
Just a reminder: All Exhibit Forms should be turned in by January 24, 2012.
Jackie is requesting Miniature Magazines for the NAME table. If you could bring them to the show and drop them off, we could hand them out to people to say "Welcome"(and everyone can make a little space in their house).
NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY: GREAT NEWS!!
Our club library has recently acquired new video materials.
The written suggestions and discussion results at November’s meeting were given every consideration
when selecting materials to order.
I hope there will be something of interest here for everyone.
Here are the new additions to our library:
Food Ready for the Table Project CD
Includes 76 amazingly realistic projects to create the perfect meal, from the most luxurious cakes
and pastries to basic groceries.
Christmas Collection Volume 1 Project CD
Brings together over 40 projects and inspirational ideas to ensure you have a creative and festive mini Christmas.
Miniature Electrics DVD
tape wire system – step by step, easy to understand instructions for all aspects of installation
How Does Your Garden Grow DVD
Landscaping - flowers, bushes, trees, plants
Mini Flower class DVD
How to make paper morning glories, pansies, tulips, bearded iris, and clematis
Mini Doll Dressing DVD (2 discs)
Supplies and fabrics, pattern making, undergarments, shoes, plus wigging
modern little girl’s robe, pajama pants and bunny slippers
modern lady’s slacks and knit top
classic little boy’s pants, “false shirt” and jacket
classic gentleman’s “false shirt”, vest front, jacket and pants
How would you like to be the first member to check out one of these new items from our library?
To reserve a title contact Cindy Ayala ckayala@gmail.com or 858-566-6864
All new video materials will be brought to our January meeting for your perusal.
Happy viewing, Cindy
Happy January Birthday to: Gloria Osborn (22), Adeline Dodd (26) and Bobbi Allen (29)
And February birthdays coming up: Betty Hayward (27) and Jackie Burton (28)
Newer members: Tell Debi your birthday so you can receive birthday wishes too !
Get Excited because our show is almost here !!! Finish your projects, sign up for your hours, take a workshop, grab your friends, go to the ATM and off you go. We have some new dealers in addition to your old favorites, so you will want to shop early and often.
