Fabulous Friday with Princess Lasertron …

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As a lifelong creative-type I've always believed that if we keep our eyes and ears open, life will constantly whisper hints to us about where to go next. What's coming up. Who we are meant to become. I always had a feeling that I would take an unconventional career path, and in my second year of college in 2005 I started down the road that would take me through obstacles, triumphs, into amazing opportunities and lifelong friendships as an entrepreneur. I founded Princess Lasertron in 2005 when I designed the first felt and button bridal bouquets that took the wedding industry by storm. In six years, I have grown my business into a three-person company serving over 250 brides each year and we have expanded into kit and project design, a line of party dresses, consulting, speaking, and teaching all over the country.

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By keeping myself open to new interests and opportunities rather than following a cut-and-dried business plan, I've seen my business grow very organically, entering into new arenas when the time was right.

 
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Two years ago I met a small group of friends who liked to work at night like me, and we met throughout the week at 24-hour coffee shops, pancake houses, and greasy spoons all over Omaha. We talked about our projects, our problems, and benefited from each other's diverse expertise and experience. It was also during this period that I became pregnant with my first baby, and the path of growth my business was taking made it necessary to hire my first employee. The way all of these factors coincided so magically and perfectly was a sign–my family was growing, my business was growing, my relationships in the community were growing and I needed to make a move. Over the next six months I searched throughout Omaha for the perfect space to start a shared creative studio. I visualized a huge open room in an industrial warehouse full of history and character. I visualized coming to work every day and being surrounded by a supportive team of passionate people who loved their jobs as much as I did. Where ideas could be born, and where people could gather to pursue their goals. When was invited to an open house party at a friend's new office in a remote part of downtown Omaha, I fell in love with the gigantic empty warehouse and suddenly realized I was in the space. Three months later after a buildout process, we opened the doors of CAMP, Omaha's first coworking space and our full-time studio for Princess Lasertron. We are coming up on our first anniversary at CAMP and I could not be more proud of taking that risk not only because of how it allowed my business to grow and flourish, but because of what we were able to provide for other local entrepreneurs and organizations.

 

 

As my work has evolved and my Princess Lasertron has grown, I've been getting more diverse opportunities like teaching at this year's TCC Event! Participating in events like THE CREATIVE CONNECTION are a dream come true for me and I can't wait for this chance to connect in-person with my readers and customers who have been with me for so many years, and meet new friends from far and wide! In my classes, Alice's Marvelous Monogrammed Prize Ribbon and our Signature Felt Flower Headband session, you will learn some of my favorite techniques that we use every day with our bridal clients.


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If you're looking for some pregame before the TCC crafty weekend getaway, I would love for you to join me in my first online class through Rick Rack where I will be teaching how to create a birdcage veil with beautiful French netting and the embroidered felt flowers we are best known for. Registration is open through June 20 and the class starts on June 22 and runs for a month. This class is my first foray into online teaching so you won't want to miss it. How many times will I accidentally swear?


 

When you register for the class you will have access to a video tutorial of me teaching my Felt Flower Fascinator Headband project that you can fast foward, rewind, restart, and watch over and over again as much as you want. You will also receive a .pdf of instructions and a list of class materials which I am also selling as a kit in my shop once the class begins. You’ll learn how to make felt flowers and leaves, how to free motion sew, hand embroidery techniques, how to fringe, how to create a birdcage veil, how we embellish with buttons and some other general sewing tips. I think you’ll like working with the pretty French lace netting too. So sign up, and order a kit! You never know what other goodies I'll throw in there for you.


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Megan Hunt, AKA Princess Lasertron, was featured in the winter 2010 issue of WHERE WOMEN CREATE and we are honored to have her teaching two great classes at

THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

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 Alice's Marvelous Monogrammed Prize Ribbon

AND

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Signature Button and Felt Flower Headband


You don't want to miss your chance to learn from Princess Lasertron herself how she puts the magic in her famous felt flowers … I know I don't! Plus, isn't that Monogramed Ribbon adorable? 

And guess what else?

She has GENEROUSLY offered a FABULOUS (because it IS that day of the week) giveaway …  

One FREE birdcage veil class from Rick Rack, 

PLUS

an exclusive kit to go along with it (and you know how AMAZING her kits are)!

 

THANK YOU PRINCESS LASERTRON! 

Please visit her at www.princesslasertron.com

 


All you need to do is comment to this post and you're entered! 

 

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Additional entries:

*Follow WWC and TCC on Twitter

@WHEREWOMENCREAT @TCCEVENT (1 Entry)

*Tweet about this contest (1 entry)

*Blog about this contest and mention THE CREATIVE CONNECTION (1 Entry)

*Have a WWC button or link on your blog (1 Entry)

*Post a Comment on THE CREATIVE CONNECTION BLOG (1 Entry) 

Remember to post separately for each additional entry and please only post the amount of entries allowed. Also, make sure we have a way to contact you. This contest ends on Tuesday, June 21st at Midnight (MST), so make sure to get your comments in by then. 

 

One more thing … Facebook rules are ever changing, so we never involve them in any contest we have. However, we would appreciate a "Like" on our THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT Facebook page.

Creative Karma will be bestowed on you!

 

~THANK YOU~




 

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  1. 1
    Lorrie says:

    What a fabulous giveaway. Love the veil.

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    Amanda @geekdetails says:

    She makes the neatest stuff and is such a lovely person to talk to too.

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    Liz says:

    I love the name of Megan’s company. She needs a shiny silver suit and some kick-butt boots with a laser gun (pew-pew) to wear with her awesome name ‘ cause that’s what I see in my head when I read it. Totally cool with a side of Awesomesauce!
    Liz

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    Annie Mc says:

    How inspiring! I love the idea of building a creative business in such a natural, organic way. Some gorgeous products too, I would love to win the class & get crafty with her kits!

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    Patsy Kelley says:

    Fantastic endless possibilities attitude.

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    Christine Toffolo says:

    I love Princess Lasertron’s products. The felt bouquets are so stunningly beautiful. I also love how she grew her company. She is an inspiration to all of us trying to grow our creative companies. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. It sounds like an amazing class!

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    Marybeth Bradbury says:

    What beautiful work!

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    Karen LaMarche says:

    I’ve been a Princess Lasertron fan for a while now and still simply loving her style! (Plus viewing her website led me to Where Women Create! Yay–Jackpot!)

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    Rachael Brooke Winkley says:

    Beautiful story, beautiful work and a beautiful artist – thanks for sharing with us!

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    Anne Marie says:

    Wonderful story and wonderful giveaway – thanks.

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    JoAnn says:

    Lover her creative and courageous spirit.
    Always thinking ahead. Inspiring!

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    Jennifer says:

    I love her work! She is such an inspiring person.

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    gwenola says:

    Amazingly beautiful work!

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    Amanda S. says:

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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    Amanda S. says:

    I have a WWC button on my blog!

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    Leslie may says:

    Oh what beautiful flowers! I am entranced and would live to win the class
    !!!
    What fun!

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    Debby says:

    I became a fan of Megans through the Two Peas MB. She makes beautiful things. I am glad she is having so much success.

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    Sharon Scott says:

    Amazing story, and an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for the giveaway, would love to win!

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    Lyndee says:

    These are simply beautiful and I love love love the fascinator. Hope I win.

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    Kerrie More says:

    This kind of craft is right up my alley. I remember seeing her story in WWC magazine and thinking, “That is so cool!” Love her stuff.

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    Connie says:

    I’m so glad to see a fellow Nebraska artist featured and doing so very well. Aren’t her flowers fabulous! Dreaming of learning all of her tricks by winning her class!

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    Connie says:

    WWC button on my blog!

  23. 23
    DWanna says:

    My favorite things: buttons, flowers, and fascinators! Thanks for posting about this fab artist!

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    Claire Coren says:

    Fabulous giveaway and Fabulous Princess

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    chris says:

    love love love love the veil. checkign out site now.

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    Michelle Cerveny says:

    The bouquets are FABULOUS! :0)

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    Peggy says:

    I love her creations and would love to win this giveaway!

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    Leanne says:

    wow! look how far you’ve come and in such a short time! and how cool to find your perfect space!

  29. 29

    I really enjoyed reading the Princess Lasertron story, so inspiring to me. I would love to win her giveaway! I love buttons and felt flowers! :)

  30. 30

    Beautiful & so inspiring! Thank you!

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    Kim says:

    I love her!!! I’d love to be able to take this class!

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    Jenny says:

    i dont think ive ever seen felt look more lovely!

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    Gail says:

    Wow! Thanks for letting me know about Princess Lasertron…..what a great name…:).
    I’d love to win any of her creations….!
    Gail

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    Sherry C. says:

    What an inspiring story and such beautiful creations. I would love to win !

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    Beth J says:

    I love collecting buttons so it’s always nice to find projects that involve buttons. Such cute stuff!

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    Nancy Mills says:

    I love it when girls follow their heart…. this one has and we all have benefited from it… would love to win… pick me!, pick me!

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    Loydene says:

    I love to see posts from and information about Miss Princess Lazertron — I’ve loved the button bouquets since the first time I saw them! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in the class

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    Angela Fehr says:

    She does amazing things with felt – would love some inspiration via a free class! thanks!

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    Peggy Alborn says:

    How exciting – and what a fabulous business! Thanks for the offer!

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    Wendi says:

    Oh how i wish i could sew!!!!! I absolutely love what you do and think it is wonderful!!! thank you for sharing and look forward to what more you come up with!!

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    Miss Jen from 2 peas says:

    Oh what a fun giveaway! I would love to win and take her class!

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    amanda says:

    Oh how fun! I love Princess Lasertron’s stuff!

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    cari bruno says:

    What a wonderful story. How motivational!!

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    Sherry says:

    I love to work with felt! What a great adventure in creating a business. I always enjoy reading success stories like this one. I am sure I could learn great things in a class like this.

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    Sherry says:

    I have a WWC button on the sidebar of my blog.

  46. 46
    Sarah says:

    I LOVE Princess Lasertron!

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    Melinda Brein says:

    Love her work! Felt is such an amazing creative thing to play with!!!

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    gypsy rose says:

    That birdcage veil is just the coolest. What lovely work.

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    Michele says:

    Would be nice to win such a lovely giveaway! Thank you…

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    Lydia says:

    This is definitely something different and wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.

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    cat says:

    Wonderfully inspirational story. Love your felt and button bouquets; unique and charming.

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    Debra says:

    I would LOVE to win this class!

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    Enrique says:

    Thank you for posting this, like what you wrote
    http://www.reachout-and-touch.com/

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    Christine M says:

    I love the flowers. Especially the bouquets!

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    Christine M says:

    I have a WWC button on my blog.

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    Talin says:

    Very, very pretty. I just love fabric flowers.

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    Nancy D. says:

    Love her felt flower creations!

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    Nancy D. says:

    I tweeted about this…

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    Meredith W says:

    I really want to give this glass to my mother as a birthday gift! She’d LOVE it!

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    sachiko says:

    I love her work! Please count me in!

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    cheap customized jerseys says:

    She needs a shiny silver suit and some kick-butt boots with a laser gun (pew-pew) to wear with her awesome name ‘ cause that’s what I see in my head when I read it. Totally cool with a side of Awesomesauce!
    Liz

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    Elizabeth says:

    Love these flowers. Even tried my hand at making them after seeing the WWC article. A class would help.

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    Melinda Brein says:

    Her work is like a lightening bolt from the sky!! I am so inspired to step up my felt creations!!! Love, love, love her creations!

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    Kottage Kreations says:

    So beautiful! Please count me in the give-away, I appreciate this opportunity! Thank you:)
    kottage_kreations(at)yahoo(dot)com
    kottagecreations.blogspot.com

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    CroninCompanyStore says:

    Your story is incredibly inspiring!! You can tell in how passionate you are and how much you love what you do! Thank you!!

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    Rose Mcguinn says:

    What a wonderful look into a world of creative sparks flying and new friends being made!
    Love your line. It’s so unique, there aren’t any words to do it or you justice.
    Thank you for this peep inside your world!
    Rose

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    KristiA says:

    Love her beautiful creations! Would love to win. Thanks for this inspiring interview!

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    PEGGY DUDLEY says:

    The most unique creations I’ve come across in forever… Would be honored to win and read more about your company.

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    Wendy says:

    I’d love a chance to win – the flowers are incredible!

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    Suchmaschinen Optimierung says:

    amazing story and inspirational for me.and Love her beautiful creations.

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    Thank you so much! I was away from my computer and just found out that I won!! YAY! I’m not sure how this works- so please let me know if you need my mailing information?
    Thanks again!
    Heather

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