A Lil More Secret Garden

It's actually quite funny that I'm making so many things with the pink/coral shades from the Graphic 45 collection. But it seems to be what is in my head or what I'm being driven to do by my friends! 

First up is a Mother's Day card. 

I used one of the six cards from the 12x12 May Flower's paper as well as a couple of strips of  the 8x8 Secret Garden paper.

Some flat back pearls and lace bridge the two papers.

I used the Spellbinder's "Ribbon Banner" die to create the sentiment and unfortunately, the stamp purchased at Archivers yesterday has an smudged  company name. I'm just glad that it fit in the banner, LOL! I inked the banner with Distress Ink, (spun sugar) while the die was still on the paper. I both cut and embossed the banner.

The flower is from the Secret Garden collection. Graphic 45 now sells matching patterned paper flowers in packs. I cut the petals on all 3 layers in more towards the middle and rolled each petal in the end of a paint brush handle.  Then I gathered a piece of lace and put it behind the assembled flower. I made a bow our of more lace and added a Wild Orchid Craft white rose!

I lost my mom years ago, but there is someone pretty special in my life that deserves this card!

Hope you like it! :)  Check back tomorrow for a layout and I've got another one of my chipboard projects running around in my head! Have a great day!

M-C

M-C's Upcoming Classes - Catching You Up

A lot has happened in my life since I last posted! I have actually been quite busy creating a whole lot of things.  In this post I'll show you all the class projects I've created. In my next post, I'll share a just for me...or one of my friends project that I put a lot of fun filled hours creating. In fact, I just uploaded a video with the project onto YouTube.

The most fun thing that has happened is Lori the owner of Scraps Etc in Florence KY inviting me to teach at her store.  I love Lori and if you're ever in the store you'll know why.  She is one sweet, hard working new store owner! I also have a few layout classes that I'll be teaching in my home studio. If you know me at all, I love to teach. I spent most of my adult life creating computer courses and teaching adults how to use various Oracle and Peoplesoft software packages. Since leaving the workforce, I've enjoyed sharing my passion for paper crafts. 

Scraps Etc G45 Nutcracker Christmas Card Class

The next class I'm doing and my first at Scraps Etc KY is a five card class using the Graphic 45 Nutcracker Collection. The class is Thursday October 18 at 6pm. The cost is $25.  You can register for this class by calling the store1.

Scraps Etc Echo Park Christmas Card Class

November willl see me back at Scraps Etc KY teaching another five card class.  This time we will be using various Echo Park products. The class is Thursday November 15 at 6pm. The cost is $25.  You can register for this class by calling the store.

Christmas Layout Class - M-C's Studio in Hebron, KY

I only have one spot left for my Christmas Layout class on Friday, November 2nd at 6:30. We will be making six 12x12 pages. The cost is $30. Because my Christmas class is always a very special one to me, there is always a nice surprise for those who attend. If you are interested, please email me. Below are two of the pages we will be making!

Cupcake Class - January 19, 2013 - M-C's Studio in Hebron, KY

My first cupcake class was a sold out event.  Because there was a lot of interest, I am scheduling a 2nd class for only 4 people. We will make 6 pages. The cost is $30. Please contact me as soon as possible via email to reserve a spot. 

You will notice that the second layout in the Christmas pages and the last two layouts in the Cupcake series can be turned 90 degrees so that they can accomodate pictures that are oriented differently. Each set also has a layout that can accommodate multiple pictures of different sizes!

I hope that you've enjoyed everything I've posted above! I haven't posted all the cards here, just a taste! I'll post the rest a little later! :) As always, thanks for watching and remember that all the comments I receive in 2012 will be entered in my Blog Christmas giveaway!

Thanks,

M-C

A Few Cards

I have been changing things in the way I live recently and while it's been interesting, it seems to be very time consuming! But I did want to share a few cards that I recently made to send off with my YouTube and Blog giveaways!  They were a lot of fun to make!

MATERIALS

I used the Girls Papperie, Some Recollections pearl trim, a strand from the Cynthialoowhoo bling trim that Karlas001 sells on her etsy shop, a little ribbon from my stash, some prima flowers and some Liquid Appliquée (used on the last card and puffed up with a heat gun!

Here is what the card looked like without the Liquid Appliquée. It was the first time I used the product and I'm thinking it will not be the last!

I wish everyone a great week!
M-C