Thursday, March 21, 2013

Here are the April club cards.  I know they look simple (and they are), because I purposely made them that way.  I've been so busy designing for the Tea for Two Workshop (scheduled for May 4th), and wanted to devote more time on that.  Also, most club members picked the vintage style Mother's Day card (or a special lady friend card), which will take at least one hour to make, so I decided I had better keep the others on the "plain and simple" side.  I hope my club won't be too disappointed in them.  Please let me know if you are too disappointed... I promise I won't do this too many times!  Club members will be making the card they chose, plus have the option of a young male, or young female confirmation card.  Additional cards this month are a baby shower card, bridal shower card, and a "Welcome Baby" card.

Images below meet Stampin' Up! copyright requirements.

I changed this card a little bit than the display card.  I think it will look a little better than this one (color tones)







Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Well, here it is!  The Tea for Two Workshop, currently scheduled for May 4th.  I have the designing all done.  As long as I can get caught up with the card designs/cutting for our regular April and May clubs, I should be able to do this one as planned.  I also have the cookbook cutting that needs to be done by June (along with June cards).  I'm working hard, so I hope I can do it all!

I had Brian take these pictures (I don't do a very good job at it, nor do I want to take the time to learn right now).  Some of the items have multiple images so you can better see the insides and side/top views. 

Begin to think of which items you will want to make.  I would plan about one hour per item.  Some will not take near that long, but some may take a little longer.  I would think that most of you will be able to make about 4 (depending on which ones you choose).  You will be selecting them at the April club meeting.  I hope to price them in the $3.00-$4.00 price range.  The difference between these and our club cards, is there are more layers/pop dots/more expensive embellishments, which creates a higher price.  I hope you will be happy with them.

I'm thinking we should start around 11:00-11:30, then break for lunch about 12:30.  We will get started again around 1:00 and hopefully finish up by 4:00-4:30. 


Spring Crop!!!
Remember, it is scheduled for Sat. April 6th (arrive between 11:00-11:30).  We will go until 5:00/5:30.  Bring your own paper, scissors, adhesive, and glue & pop dots.  These are your own projects. Come finish what you are working on, or come and I'll help you start on a new one. Let me know (call or email) me with the items of mine that you want to use, so I can have them downstairs and ready for you.  Go through your catalogs to help decide.  I of course don't have everything, but I have enough for you to work with.  Let me know if you need to buy paper from me, so I can make sure I have enough of what you want.  I need to hear from all of you that are coming, (please re-confirm) no later than April 2nd, so I can plan space and your lunches.





























Friday, March 1, 2013

I won!  I entered a contest for Michigan Scrapbooker magazine (yes, this time I actually entered the contest).  I am published again.  This is my official notification....  I entered the Easter card that my club members will be making next week (the bunny with the swinging ribbons)!!!  Check it out, here on my blog. 

Hi Denise! We loved your card! In fact you are the winner of the Designer Challenge contest for the spring, 2013 issue of Michigan Scrapbooker! Congratulations. Your Faithfully Yours papers and embellishments will be mailed out shortly! Enjoy!!
Thank you!
Carrie MacGillis, M.S.
Editor & Publisher
Michigan Scrapbooker Magazine
Chicagoland Scrapbooker Magazine
1746 Woodland
Sylvan Lake, MI 48320