Sunday, July 29, 2012

CMC New Class coming "All About Hair" Pre-Registration On Now

Suzanne Dean has done it again:-) She has a new class and it's All About Hair Class

Here is what Suzanne has to say:


(will debut by end of August---pre register below)

"This is a coloring class that focuses 110% on HAIR! Coloring hair can be stressful, frustrating and hard...for me I absolutely love it as I feel its always a new challenge. So in this class we will cover ALL KINDS of hair challenges including BIG HAIR, dread-locks, braids, pony-tails, boy's hair, and more!

Price: pre registration price is $45 (reg price is $50)

I will break it all down for you step by step with lots of tips along the way to apply to any image you may have! After you take this class you will be able to master coloring hair of any style or color!! We will also conquer lots of hair colors using BOTH Copic and TouchTwin markers...no worries either or both is fine to use, up to you!

I will use a mix of Copic and TouchTwin markers for this class...I will have an optional supply list up with links to images and a list of colors. I will have a list of Copic AND TouchTwin marker colors so you can pick & choose what you'd like to use."

If you would like to Sign up, Go HERE


Also don't forget CMC Online classes are still on sale

It is that time again...SUMMERTIME! Starting May 25th thru August 24th the CMC

Classroom will run its summertime sale! This means all my Copic Classes are marked down and some of the other instructors on the site will be marking their classes down as well!

Summer is a perfect time to delve into some crafting classes...lazy days coloring and crafting...can you imagine it? LOL and remember when you sign up you get 1 full year to do the class...starting when you decide...so if you want to buy classes now but wait to start until September...well you can do that too! Class starts once you sign into the classroom so you can wait as long as you like and still get your full year!!

Also if you bundle 4 or 5 Copic classes you get a better discount as well...usually you get $25 off of 4 Copic Classes or $30 off of all 5 Copic classes--that is a year-round deal. But for the summer sale you will get $30 off of 4 Copic Classes and $35 off of 5 Copic Classes!

Mindy's Magnolia Classes can also be bundled together for a discount ($100 for all 3)!

Have a great day everyone!

Hugs

Michele

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Celebrate Your inner Princess!

Hi Everyone and Good Morning ,
its's My turn today as featured designer for The Scrapbooking Queen!
The card I made today is using a stamp from
Here is a look at this wonderful set
You can get this set at the Royal Shoppe

Here is the card I made teaming up The Queens Sentiment with a Kraftin Kimmie Birthday LuLu image:-) from the LuLu Birthday set
I made the card 5.5x5.5 inches and added of the Queens Royal gems, Wild Orchid Crafts flowers and a Martha Stewart large doily I had picked up! Ribbon from an American Crafts assortment finished this cutie up:-) My Image has been colored with an assortment of Copic markers and shin Han Markers both work together wonderful.
Thank you for stopping by today and remember to come visit all of us each day, as we all take turns in showcasing the Queens stamp sets
Other challenges:
Crafts & Me : Anything goes
XMicheleX

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Ice Cream Time!

Welcome to my Reminder post for the All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge! To refresh everyone today the challenge that still has one week left is to add "Paper Piecing to your project:-)
I have no clue where my brains went this week, but I got so into coloring this cutie that I just kept coloring, finished the card, took the pics and this morning realized I hadn't added paper piecing~!! Soooooo I quickly decided the Ice Cream could use some dimension and paper pieced it!! "Sorry Tracy for being the bad child of the group this week ;-)

I used CC designs new image Swiss Pixie Ice Cream Lucy for my card, isn't she just too cute??
Below you can see that the way I like to paper piece is to color the image first, and then print it again and cut the image part I want to paper piece and this time I popped it up for dimension with a tiny piece of foam dot. It's plain Bazzill Cardstock that I added Copic markers to for the sprinkles.
She is colored with Copic Markers and Shin Han twin touch markers
Now remember you have a week left to join in the fun

Here's what you need to know:

  • Your project must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. It will be deleted if not.
  • Link up with Inlinkz by July 31st. This challenge will run two weeks.
  • Prize for this challenge is 3 C.C. Designs rubber stamps of the winners choice
Other Challenges I would like to add this to are:
Loves rubber stamping challenge: Paper Piecing and I did my ice cream

Thanks so much for stopping by
Hugs
michele


Saturday, July 21, 2012

Pretty in pink!

Hi and welcome to a new challenge for Color Me Creative Classroom!
Our Sponsor this time around is Kraftin Kimmie:-) I got to play with "Angie" Thank you so much to Kimmie xo
Your challenge this time is all about

color ANY image ANY way you like---but it

**Anything Goes w/ a GIRLY TWIST**

MUST BE GIRLY!!!

We want to see you use YOUR COPICS, ProMarkers, other alcohol markers or Colored Pencils!!


Here's Angie


I paper Pieced Angie's robe to make it super girlie:-) and colored her hair , Cup and Robe with Copic markers in E47,44,41,W1,4,R81,83,85. I added Wild Orchid Crafts flowers minus the leaves yeah I forgot to pack my favorite leaf punch while I was away and can't find it here in Florida:-(

Also remember that Suzanne has the Color Me Creative classes on sale until August 24th! If you were thinking about taking any of these Awesome classes go now and check them out...I have the link listed on my side bar at the top of my page:-)



Other Challenges I want to add my card in are:

Papercrafting journey: Pearls and swirls


Thank you for stopping by, and remember you have two weeks for this challenge, so get your girlie images out and glam it up:-)
Hugs
Michele

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

All That Scraps Paper Piecing challenge

Hi
I'm here today with a new Challenge at All That Scraps :-) Its to add Paper Piecing to your project!! add a little or add alot and have fun:-)
I was able to use Sweet November Garden Girl Gertie, who is just adorable and Yes Umm I went a little paper piecing nuts, since I was having such a good time cutting up paper!

I added some ribbon and flowers since she is a gardener....
Here you can see the pieces I cut, I tried her hat colored with Copic markers and it just looked to plain for my mood so she was treated to a print hat!
Now you all have two weeks for this challenge so get to work:-) and join all of us in this challenge, it is alot of fun
Supplies used were:
Design papers:
Copic markers: E11,00,000,R20,E31,35
die cut circle: Is a martha stewart pre cut
Pearls: All that scraps : Kaisercraft

Thursday, July 12, 2012

My Scrapbooking Queen Entry

Hi Everyone and Good Morning
Its's My turn today as featured designer! Over at The scrapbooking Queens
I am having a wonderful time with The Queen and all my wonderful friends here:-)

Today I used an image by Pixie Dust Studios, called (Little Queen) that I had colored a few weeks ago and thought it would be perfect with the saying I found on the Queens new stamp set Royal Sayings 2!
Look at how cute those Royal Gems from The Queen are?? I can't get enough of them!
Other Challenges I would like to enter are:
Dutch dare card challenges: Bingo : I used bright colors, bling and ribbon

Scrap-Creations: Use something bought in the last 2 months : the papers were from a kit I bought last month:-)


Supplies Used:
Card is 5.5x5.5 inches
Sentiment: The Scrapbooking Queen: Royal Sayings 2
Round gems: The scrapbooking Queens Royal Gems
Image Pixie Dust Studios: Little Queen
Papers, ribbon and button are from Taylored Expressions monthly kit
Copic markers used for coloring the image, with spica pen colors to make the gems in her crown sparkle:-)
Thank you for coming by for a visit and be sure to come back tomorrow:-)
Hugs
Michele

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Cupcakes Please

Cupcake Emma and Anything Goes!

Hi Everyone!
Here is my reminder post for All That Scraps Challenge with Anything goes!
There is one more week to join this challenge so come on and join us

Here's what you need to know:

  • Create a card or project using our current theme - ANYTHING GOES!
  • Post your card/project using InLinkz being sure to include your NAME - DT CALL. Entries without DT CALL in the name will not be considered. Be sure to have your card/project directly linked to help us find your entry easily.
  • As always, Your project must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. It will be deleted if not.
  • Make sure photographs are clear and with good lighting.
  • You may enter more than once
  • Deadline to entry is July 17th. This challenge and DT call will run two weeks.
  • Prize for this challenge is 5 C.C. Designs digi stamps of the winners choiceI used
I used a mixture of Copic markers and I added a few Shinhan Twin touch markers
Other Challenges I would like to add this card to are:
Stamp N Plus: Anything goes
Supplies used were:
Image: CC designs Sugarplums cupcake Emma
Copic markers: E44,43,41, 11,00,000,31,35,50,51 R81,83,85, BG10,11, W1,3,
Stampin up: border punch and tag die
Flowers: Wild orchid crafts,
The scrapbooking Queen: Royal jewels
Thanks so much for stopping by
Hugs
Michele





Sunday, July 8, 2012

Royal Sayings 2 blog hop Day 2

Welcome to The Scrapbooking Queen's Sneak Peak Blog Hop Day 2!

We've been really busy creating new projects and The Castle has been buzzing with excitement over the last month, with The Queens new stamps sets :-)

If you came here from Kathy you're in the right Castle. If you just happened to stop by my blog, you will want to start at the gates of the Castle which is The Scrapbooking Queen herself.

Today The Queen's Royal Court is showcasing

Royal Set 2


This stamp set can be purchased in The Queen's Royal Shoppe.


We are all so excited about these new stamps, and know you will be too! The Queen will be giving to one lucky winner the stamp set showcased for the day...here are the rules:
Must be a Royal Follower of The Scrapbooking Queen's Blog ( We would love for you to follow us also).
Must leave a comment on each of the Royal Court DT blogs, for both days.
The Queen will also be giving away a grand prize at the end of the hop to one lucky winner, which will consist of both stamp sets released this weekend and other little royal goodies. All orders received this weekend will get a 12-pack of wobbles (1 per person), and we would love for you to follow the new action wobble blog at




I love this saying and the image I picked to go with it reminds me of a good friend that I adore and that has kept me going for many years, by listening to me and walking with me at our mall in the winter months:-) There were many days where we grabbed a latte and walked the mall... Thanks Melanie, I Luv you!
This cutie is a Stamping Bella called : Uptown Girls Clarissa and Camille (Coffee)
I used a mixture of markers: The main blue of the cup is Shin Han Twin touch markers in PB70, 185 & 183, The green on the image including boots were GY175 and the blonde hair was Y36 & YR31. the skin was Copic E000,00,11 darker hair was Copic E21,25,29 pink was R81,83,85 and reds R35,32, Yellow dress was Y11,15. The papers are Echo Park Hello Summer
The flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts.
Here is the whole set of Royal Sayings 2!


We have a wonderful line up of talented ladies and gentlemen here at the Castle, so if you get lost going through the halls you can click on any of them to help you with directions. Don't forget to read above for the directions on how to be in on the give away

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Royal Friends blog hop Day 1

Welcome to The Scrapbooking Queen's Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

WOW!! The Castle has been buzzing with excitement over the last month, and the lady's in waiting AND the gentleman in waiting have been busy busy busy!!

We are bringing you new and exciting stamp sets from The Scrapbooking Queen. She was suppose to be on vacation but I think she hid in the dungeon and worked her fingers to the bone!

If you came here from Kathy you're in the right Castle. If you just happened to stop by my blog, you will want to start at the gates of the Castle which is The Scrapbooking Queen herself.

Today The Queen's Royal Court is showcasing

Royal Friends!

This stamp set can be purchased in The Queen's Royal Shoppe.

We are all so excited about these new stamps, and know you will be too! The Queen will be giving to one lucky winner the stamp set showcased for the day...here are the rules:
Must be a Royal Follower of The Scrapbooking Queen's Blog ( We would love for you to follow us also).
Must leave a comment on each of the Royal Court DT blogs, for both days.
The Queen will also be giving away a grand prize at the end of the hop to one lucky winner, which will consist of both stamp sets released this weekend and other little royal goodies. All orders received this weekend will get a 12-pack of wobbles (1 per person), and we would love for you to follow the new action wobble blog at

http://www.action-wobbles.com/
I used a cute image from Tiddly Inks called Wren Close to My Heart

I used Basic Grey Serendipity paper and my card base is 5.5 x 5.5 and some of the Queens Royal jewels in Red, and Stampin Ups Die cuts

Here's a close up with one of the new sentiments from the Queens new set and right below you can see the set as it will come:-)

We have a wonderful line up of talented ladies and gentlemen here at the Castle, so if you get lost going through the halls you can click on any of them to help you with directions. Don't forget to read below for the directions on how to be in on the give
Remember to go hop to Janis next HERE
Don't forget to come back tomorrow, we have another new set and a bunch of inspiration for you!
aways
Hugs
Michele


Theresa ~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

Kathy http://pixieduststudio.blogspot.com/

Michele ~ http://www.magicalcreativeinspiration.blogspot.com

Janis ~ http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Jillian ~ http://www.paperalamode.com

Schell ~ http://schellscraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Caleb ~ http://kidsforcards.blogspot.com/

Lynn ~ http://bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com/

Vicky ~ http://luvmygypsy.blogspot.com

Madge ~ http://www.thescrappinlounge.com

Julie ~ http://cricutchick.com

Barbara ~ http://www.susiecrafthappy.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Heather ~ http://greenscrapinmachine.blogspot.com/

Sherri ~ http://squeakyscrapper.blogspot.com



Supplies used:

Sentiment : The scrapbooking Queens stamp set called Royal Friends

Image: Tiddly Inks Wren Close to my heart

Copic markers: E000,00,11,R20,22,24,E44,43,42,W1,BG10,

CMCNavy or dark blue Challenge

Hi and Welcome to a new challenge at Color Me Creative!
This time around color ANY image ANY way you like---but it

MUST have LOTS OF DARK BLUE/NAVY COLORS in it!

We want to see you use YOUR COPICS, ProMarkers, other alcohol markers or Colored Pencils!!

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CHALLENGE RULES

-Use any image you want BUT MAKE SURE YOU LINK BACK TO THE CMC CHALLENGE in your blog post!!

-ALL PROJECTS MUST BE NEW & NOT BACK-LINKED!!

-Image MUST be colored with Copics, ProMarkers, other alcohol markers or Colored Pencils!

-NO more than 3 projects may be entered

Our Sponsor this time is
one lucky winner will win a prize

I was able to pick Calebs tire swing to get to create with and I want to thank Sweet N Sassy for letting me have this image to create with:-)
I used Copic Markers and EP Boys Life papers, and colored clear rhinestones in B99
Supplies used were:
Base card 5.5x5.5
Copic Markers:E000,00,11,31,35, B99,97,95,B39,37,R24,W9,7,5
Image: Caleb's Tire swing-Sweet N Sassy
DP: Echo Park: Boys life
Cardstock: Bazzill

Other Challenges I would like to enter are:
Clearly I stamp: some like it hot! and the boy on the swing reminds me of hot summer days when I was young:-)
Simply Create too: Summer vacation
Totally papercrafts : Here Comes Summer
Don't forget you have two weeks, until July 20th to join us, so go be creative and show us what you can come up with.
Hugs
Michele

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Anything Goes

Hello
To all in the States Happy 4TH Of July:-) I don't know how I am celebrating today here in the U.S But I will figure it out as the day goes on:-)
I'm here with a card for All That scraps new challenge and that is "ANYTHING GOES" I love these because whatever "speaks" to me is what I love to go with and Red, White, & Blue was calling me this time around:-)
I've added my card to some other challenges listed below and some have what I used or the answer to a challenge question:-)

I used Sweet November Patty for my card you can find her HERE
I added swirls in red, white and blue cardstock made with a die from spellbinders and then just added a few stars I hand cut with a few sparklies
I did something a bit different and colored her hair with Shin Han Twin Touch markers and the rest in my Copic markers, and to add sparkle I used a stardust pen around the stars and swirls.

Other challenges I am entering are:
Pause dream enjoy challenge: who or what left footprints on my heart is the question and my answer is when my middle son went into the Army right out of high school and spent 15 months in Iraq forever changed my life and left a lasting foot print on my heart
Oozak: Bright colors
Sparkles Forum: Summer fun
Scrap -Creations: 4th of july
Paper Take Weekly: Anything goes
Party time tuesdays: Be patriotic (Mine is for the USA)
Sassy Cheryl's : Anything goes
stamp & plus: anything goes
Incy Wincy: Patriotism (mine is USA)
Made especially for you: 4Th of July with bling and sparkly which I added sparkle to the stars and crystal bling at bottom of my card
Paper Playtime: Red, white and blue as main colors and use of die cuts which mine was the florish designs in red, white and blue to look like fireworks
Amusing Challenges : RED WHITE AND BLUE
2 Sisters Challenge blog: RED WHITE AND BLUE w/optional bling
Just Us Girls: Stars and Sparkle
Thanks so much for stopping by
Hugs
Michele