I went to the 2010 Craft and Hobby Association tradeshow in January to lend a hand at the Provo Craft booth by leading demonstrations on their kick-ass screen printing machine, the yudu.

The first day, we were called in for two screen printing jobs. The first was at the The American Sewing  Guild booth where I taught Bob(pictued here) how to use the machine to print goodie bags which are going to be sent to our active troops. Later, our skills came in handy as we screen printed bags for the Inspired at Home Pajama Party. It was a smashing success as dozens of participants crafted in their pjs.

Back at the ranch, Provo Craft had a big stage set up where they were doing demos of their new Cricut Cake machine. I think this little number will revolutionize cake decorating at home. It sure will at my home once I get my hands on it. I’ll be able to cut flowers, patterns, and words all out of edible fondant. I just hope the lemons on my tree hold out long enough so I can decorate my famous lemon cake. It’s going to be so pretty!

The Provo Craft booth was extra fun with a cupcake decorating station. They had pre-cut holders (cut from their Cricut Sweet Treats cartridge) and all the ingredients to build a cupcake. The mood was exciting with Provo Craft giving away a Cricut Cake machine twice a day. If anyone asked me where the booth was, I told them to follow the screaming.

The Cricut Cake debuts April 15, 2010.