Card Camp Close-Ups, Round 2

Last week I posted on my other blog, Flourish Scrapbooker, some pictures and a description of the Glimmer Misting class Micheggy is offering at their Card Camp, June 18th OR June 25th. Today, on this blog, I'm posting pictures and descriptions of the Flower Techniques card class.

I searched long and hard to come up with 3 fresh flower-making techniques that you haven't done before. (I hope!) Here they are:


This first "Just Because" card is made using 5 felt petals that we sew together to make the flower. The middle is then adorned with a tile from Technique Tuesday, inked with Quick Quotes inks. The sewing is easy, I promise. We do a little extra technique to make it puff up a bit. I took a closer-up picture below:

See how it's kinda gathered in the middle? It's easy!


Next, we're going to make a cute gift tag with a very ornate flower. (This one might challenge you a bit.) It took me two tries to get it right, but it was SO worth it in the end. Another closer-up picture below:

Twelve petals make up this flower, which got its pattern from a bit of stamping.



Our final card uses even MORE fabric to make the layered flower in the middle. You won't believe the technique needed to make this little friend. It's extremely simple, but I'd never heard of it before now.

Well, that gives you the details of 2 of the 8 classes we are offering at Card Camp. Be sure to keep an eye on all of the following blogs to see updates when they're made available:

Flourish Scrapbooker
Everyday Life

and of course, this one...Micheggy!

Card Camp is at The Craft Spot in Emmetsburg from 8-5 on Saturday, June 18th or June 25th. (You get a 1 hour break for lunch on your own.) The cost is $50 for non-members of The Craft Spot, and $45 for members. (If you sign up to be a member before signing up for Card Camp, you get the price break.) You will leave with a total of 24 new projects and techniques, so it's quite the good deal.

As of now, we have 2 signed up, and would like to have at least 10. Please sign up ASAP! You can do so by stopping by K. Jackson & Co. and delivering your payment, or you can contact Michelle at (712) 480-2320, or Peggy at (712) 298-0105 to arrange your payment. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here It Is! The Info You Want!

Let's see, tell you more, you say? Well, here's the scoop: We are offering our first ever Micheggy Card Camp!

Card camp will run from 8am-12, take an hour for you to get some lunch, and pick up again from 1-5pm. During those 8 hours of classes, we will teach you 8 different techniques, completing 3 cards for each technique. By the end of the day, you will have 24 different cards, each using a technique that you can incorporate into your card making!

We are still working out the finer details, but we've also decided to offer it on two different dates, just in case you couldn't make one of them: June 18th and June 25th. We will be holding it at The Craft Spot in Emmetsburg, so we have to limit signups. As soon as we set the price and get a few samples made, we'll be ready to take registrations.

We are very excited about this, and think you will be too. We are really focusing on teaching some new skills that you don't already know, so you can leave with lots of ideas to inspire you to create more on your own. We will be sending you more information soon...very, very soon!

So...what do you think? Are you excited?!

Hint, Hint!

I thought it was time to update our teaser and give you a smidge more information. Micheggy will be meeting tomorrow to discuss this latest adventure for our friends, the cardmakers. I can't tell you too much at this time, but I can say this: Save the date! June 18th, all day. Tell your friends as this is one of those I-don't-want-to-miss-this kind of days. :)

So, does this bring to mind any new guesses? Have we narrowed it down enough for you to give you an inkling of an idea? We will post more by the end of the week, and you can look for more information in your email from Michelle that will come by the end of the month.

:D

A Teaser

BEWARE: The following post is designed to get you curious and tease you about an upcoming Micheggy surprise!! Please post your questions and curiosities as we really want to know if anyone is actually reading our silly blog...

So yesterday, Micheggy were (was?) out walking and our brain started storming. We have come up with what we think will be our best project EVER! This is something you won't want to miss. It's traditional Micheggy with a modern flair that will be of interest to cardmakers worldwide. All right, maybe not worldwide, but certainly Midwestwide! That's right, cardmakers! This will be for YOU! I can't divulge too much as it's just in the planning stages right now, but it will be epic. Keep following our blog and pay close attention as we finalize plans and get you more information!

So...go ahead...post! What do you think we're talking about? What could this possibly be??? We anxiously await your guesses...

Micheggy

The Incredible Shrinking Pants

So...Micheggy was out shopping several weeks ago, and went to an unnamed big box store to stock up on some basics. We were almost to the checkout line, when we spotted an incredible deal: Hanes sweatsuits, $3 each piece. We needed sweats. We wanted sweats. We really, really wanted $3 sweats.

We each picked out about 3-4 pieces, mixing and matching, (our own, not with each other...that would just be weird...) and when we mentally added our purchases, we decided to head back to the checkout lanes.

Our bags were filled with fresh new hoodies, sweatpants, and long sleeved Ts. We both looked forward to changing into them and lounging around the house. One evening's wear, and we were sold on comfort!

However, our love affair with our new friends was going to be quite short-lived! One washing and drying, and it was obvious that we were no longer "compatible" with Hanes.

One pair of pants shrunk about 4 inches in length, and God only knows how much in width. Let's just say that one attempt at wearing them after their trip to the laundry, resulted in a fit of laughter, tears, and perhaps even some snorting! One leg did indeed shrink about 4 inches. The other...well, it shrunk about 2 inches! They were absolutely, positively, without argument, RIDICULOUS! The "seat" of the pants had constricted to the point of revealing size, shape, and coverage of my undergarments. How could this BE? The $3 sweats were completely unwearable; well, for this 1/2 of Micheggy, anyway. The other 1/2 of Micheggy is the PERFECT height for shrunken pants! (Although, I'm not sure what she did with the one leg being shorter than the other...maybe she just leans to one side when she walks...)

All in all, it was just a few bucks wasted. However, at least we discovered that there is a way for us to now even share the same PANTS. We'll call it our "Sisterhood of the Incredible Shrinking Pants," or something like that! :)

Beginning Digital Scrapbooking

I am teaching a Beginning Digital Scrapbooking class on Tuesday, March 22, at The Craft Spot from 5:30 - 7:30. The cost is $30. In this class we will be using Photoshop Elements. (I have version 7). You will be learning:

The basic tools of Photoshop Elements
How to open and use the Photoshop Elements Editor
How to use the Photoshop Elements Organizer
How to load your photos into the editor
How to create a basic scrapbook page
How to add drop shadows
How to add text
and more!

You must bring to class a laptop already loaded with Photoshop Elements, a wired mouse, and four or more photos on your computer or a flash drive.

We will create and print a page using the "Micheggy" line of paper I created especially for this class. You will get 7 papers, 3 flowers, and 3 brads. You will keep this kit for use later if you wish.

Please bring photos that will match the green, brown and pink color scheme. This makes things much easier.

If you would like to sign up for this class, please call me at 712-480-2320 so I can have a disc ready for you.

If you are already familiar with Photoshop Elements but want to learn a little more, you can sign up for the Intermediate Digital Scrapbooking Class on March 28!

Card Class at The Craft Spot

My next card class at The Craft Spot will be on Thursday, March 3rd and Monday, March 7th. The cost is $12 and we will be making the four cards pictured below. (papers may vary)

We had a lot of fun at our previous class and I am hoping this one will fill up just as fast as the last one.

I believe I have about 7 or 8 spaces left on each night! So, give me a call at 712-480-2320 or call K. Jackson and Co. at 712-852-8806 to sign up.

I do require payment in advance. You can drop off a check or cash at K. Jackson and Co. or you can send it to me at 802 Palmer Street Emmetsburg, IA 50536.



I will see you there!

Michelle