I can finally SPILL THE BEANS!!!! I was asked to take part in the Provo Craft infomercial for the Cricut Mini. Of course, I was thrilled and immediately said yes. Only my family could know about it. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. So I wanted to share the behind the scenes photos and my experience with you. I watched the infomercial for the first time yesterday. I watched it with my husband. Oh, so hard to watch yourself. There are so many other talented crafters in the commercial. I was truly inspired. I have to say that I loved the host Tracy. She is a true professional and so down to earth, kind and made me feel at ease.
The production company was AMAZING! So organized and I worked non-stop with Beau. He is a ROCKSTAR producer with Redmond Entertainment. He helped guide me and prepare me for the shot. It was filmed in a large studio in downtown SLC. I was thankful to NOT have to get on a airplane. I filmed my parts for two days the week before Thanksgiving. They had professional stylist (wardrobe) and make up artist who helped the cast with every attention to detail.
Everything was done with great attention to detail. There was always a few PROVO CRAFT employees (friends) there at all times to make sure everything was as it needed to be. I was so impressed with everyone involved.
We spent an entire day to read through the scripts, make necessary changes and do practice. It helped me so much to get to do the read through. I had never done a show where it was scripted. I admit, this was scary at first to me. I kind of freaked myself out the two days before having to show up on set. THEN I arrived and I felt so much peace.
Everyone on the film crew were so helpful and nice. I could not ask for a better experience. I felt that everyone went out of their way to make sure we all felt like we were doing a good job.
Equipment was EVERYWHERE and when anyone was filming... we had to be quiet. I loved watching the screens and watching the crew at work. Raymond Entertainment does infomercials that we all know and watch and they know HOW to do beautiful shows. I was so impressed with the company and their professionalism. Since I was new at this type of TV- I was very unsure of myself. Thankfully, they encouraged and made me feel like I did well.
I have to say having a script was a blessing and a stress. ha! I was scared that I would say the wrong thing. I loved that Beau asked me to write what I felt about the machine and then they used my own words. I also did ALL of the projects for my segment. I love that it is authentic. They showcased what I love MOST about the Cricut Mini- making home decor!!!!
This was a rough draft of my script. It was changed a few times so that the wording was me and how I would artriculate it. I still have my parts memorized from saying it over and over in my head, out loud to my family, etc. It was a big fear and I faced it. I was very happy that I did the infomercial.
The cool part was having a telepromter to help keep me going. I had it basically memorized and the telepromter is there to help if you "forget" and cue us on what we should be doing or saying. I am now a HUGE fan of telepromters.
A behind the scenes of all the cameras. So much equipment!
Food services was beyond fantastic. The food was non-stop and I don't know how movie stars can be so tiny with food like this. Truly amazing!!!! I admit, I ate WAY too much from being nervous.
This was the BEST experience!!! I met so many wonderful new friends Courtney Toney (wedding planner expert) and BEAU (far left) could be a crafting superstar. Yes, he knows how to work the Cricut Mini!!!!!!! Beau if you ever need a job- TCD would LOVE to have your amazing crafting talent. PS and he is FUNNY too!
I'm so in love with this room. I get to show you "my set." This is the living room that is featured with all the artwork (designed by me). I did all the frames and decor with the Cricut Mini. Yes, I have these all in my various parts of my own home.
Sorry the studio lights made the photos I took washed out. All the artwork on the wall, tables, etc. are items I made and something you could do too. I used my black flocked paper, glitter paper, etc. for several of the projects. The red fleur de lis is made from my World Traveler collection.
Here is another view- I will say the set designer GOT ME! I loved the set and loved how beautiful this room was. I want to tell you WHAT I love most about the Cricut Mini- it is small and I can take it with me when I travel and ANYWHERE I have internet access and my laptop- I can design on the go. I want to show some of the projects I created upclose:
All of the projects shown are created from the TC images that are on my various cartridges. However, there is a SPECIAL with the purchase of the Cricut Mini on the Infomerical. If you pay in full- you get my special 50 set of exclusive TC images FREE at Cricut Craft room. Yes, isn't that cool????? I picked my top 50 images that YOU can get for FREE.
This is what I know about the TV air times-
It seems it will be all playing randomly all over the country. However, nationally it will be on CWTV, Bravo, FX, HGTV, National Geographic, Spike, and Travel. In SLC it will play on KTVX at 5:30 on Saturday the 28th.
There are many amazing girls that helped make this infomercial special. I was blown away at the projects!!!! Thank you so much Provo Craft for asking me to be apart of something so OVER THE TOP cool. It was something bucket list worthy!!!! I learned so much and I am forever going to remember this experience.
Off to pack...I leave for CHA at 3 am in the morning. Yes, lots to get done today. I will be blogging each day (with photos) for those of you who may not be going to the big craft & hobby show.
Have a FABULOUS day!
