Avonlea Card Workshop

Good Monday Morning!  Yes, I am actually blogging this AM, I have about 20 minutes to get some stuff out to you this fine Sunny San Diego Morning =)

On Friday November 9 from 7pm to 10pm I am having the Avonlea Card Workshop on the Go at my house in National City.  If you would like to attend please contact me by November 1 by 8pm PST.  The fee for this workshop is $41 (with tax, S&H) and is due at the time of reservation, unless prior arrangements have been made.

In this awesome KIT, you will receive instructions, embellishments, the Avonlea B&T paper and coordinating cardstock, cards with envelopes, and the Avonlea limited edition WOTG My Acrylix Stamp set.

I will pre-cut all papers for you, provide the ink, blocks and adhesives.

This workshop will take approximately 2 hours.  Feel free to bring adhesive if you prefer a certain type, invite a friend to rsvp with you, or bring any scrapbooking tools you'd like to add to this project.

Materials:
Avonlea WOTG G1041

Optional Material (additional charges apply):
Chocolate Ink Pad Z2111 $5.25
Slate Ink Pad Z2173 $5.25
Smokey Plum Ink Pad Z2147 $5.25
3-D Foam Tape Z1151 $5.95
1"x 3 1/2" My Acrylix Block Y1002 $5.95
2"x2" My Acrylix Block Y1003 $6.50
3"x3" My Acrylix Block Y1006 $8.50
2"x 6 1/2" My Acrylix Block Y1010 $9.95

Happy scrappin'!

School is in Session

I hope you all enjoyed your summer because school is in session!  For the month of September, I will be offering FREE Cricut Lessons by appointment.  You can gather your friends or have a one-on-one session at my house.  Please contact me at least two days in advance to book your lesson.  Class is in Session! 

NEW Cricut Artiste Collection

Happy scrappin'!

Ice Cream Social RECAP

Happy Monday My Crafty Friends!

I hope your weekend was a blast.  It's end of month and almost end of summer...with most schools in San Diego starting this week, if they haven't already. =)

THANK YOU ALL that made it out to the Ice Cream Social Idea Book Release Gathering yesterday!  It was a lot of fun and RELAXING!   What a great way to spend my Sunday!  I appreciate that you all were able to make it and enjoy some neopolitan ice cream with crushed oreos, chocolate syrup, and chocolate chip cookies. mmmm. yummy.  By the way, thank you Mary & Mom for bringing the chocolate chip cookies and chocolate syrup!  Perfect mix!

Congratulations to the following for winning a raffle prize:
Barbara and Mary for winning a handcrafted item each.

Here's a picture of the project we did.

I love using the Cricut Art Philosophy for quick 3-D projects.  Like this "Thank You" bag.  It's great for giving chocolates, cookies, gift cards, or even a small gift, like a pair of earrings.

Bag is cut at 6 inches.
Card is 3"x3"

Materials used:
New Color: Saddle Ink Z2171 and Cardstock X5928
                   Sorbet Ink Z2164
                   Clementine Paper Packet X7156B
                   Pewter Brads from Metal Assortment Z1366
                   Sanding Kit Z1294
                   Sponge Daubers Z726
                   Bone Folder Z1204
                   Piercing Tool Z1114

I don't know about you, but San Diego's heat wave has come back.  It's very hot here (I know we San Diegans should be thankful for our weather), but I could go for another bowl of ice cream. =)

Happy scrappin'!

Ice Cream Social!

EDITED August 1, 2012.  

I deeply apologize I failed to input a family event that cannot be postponed on my calendar.  I am changing the date from August 19, 2012 to August 26, 2012.  I appreciate your understanding and I hope to see you on the following Sunday!

Put your flip flops on and come join the fun 

on Sunday August 19, 2012

for an Ice Cream Social Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book Release Gathering 

from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

In leui of this months Workshop, I am hosting an Ice Cream Social to introduce the NEW CTMH Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.  I am so excited to share this book with you.  CTMH has so many new products from the NEW Cricut Artiste Cartridge Collection, more Workshops on the Go, Home Decor, new markers & inks, the comeback of the 12x12 Cardstock in bulk, burlap ribbon, chalkboard vinyl  cardstock, and so much more!

For this Ice Cream Social, I will provide the Ice Cream, and if you would like to participate, you bring your favorite topping!  Each guest that brings a topping will receive a raffle ticket!

Receive more Raffle Tickets:
RSVP by August 15- One Raffle Ticket
Bring a New Guest-One Raffle Ticket
Spend $45-One Raffle Ticket
Book a Gathering-Two Raffle Tickets
Join My Team-3 Raffle  Tickets
Follow My Blog-One Raffle Ticket
Like My Facebook Fan Page-One Raffle Ticket

Free make & take.  Free Idea Book with a $50 purchase prior to tax & shipping.

I'll see you on the 19th!  'Til then Happy scrappin'!

Melika
C: 619-813-3680
E: MelikaMae@gmail.com
W: MelikaEdralin.ctmh.com
B: MelikaEdralin.blogspot.com
F:  www.facebook.com/MelikaEdralinCTMH

July's Workshop RECAP

Happy SATURDAY!  

I normally don't post on the weekends, but I AM trying to post Monday through Friday...and Friday came & gone so quickly that I do not even recall what happened.

Unfortunately, I had to cancel Thursday's Workshop for a personal matter and today, no one was able to make it.  BUT, that is okay!  I L.O.V.E sharing what I have created!  ASK my mom, sister, and my friends!  They know all about that!

Here are the five cards that I  made.  I used Footloose B&T Paper Packet (X7151B), and My Acrylix Stamp Set Under the Sea (C1500) , which are both retiring at the end of this catalog. If you like these papers & stamp set, you may want to order NOW on-line AND take advantage of the July Specials!

All five cards are 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Featured colors: Bamboo, Creme Brulee, Lagoon, New England Ivy, Pear, Smoothie, Sweat Leaf, and White Daisy

Card designs are inspired from Jeannette R Lynton's Wishes Card Confidence Program™ (9033-RETIRED), Pages: 39 Corner Shop & Just Right, 56 Folded Focus, 101 All Squared Up, 121 Up in the Corner.

Other materials & tools used:

• Sponge Daubers (Z726)
• Sanding Kit (Z1294)
• Piercing Tool (Z1114)
• Pewter Brads (Metal Assortment Z1366) 
• Corner Rounder (Z578)
• Cricut Art Philosophy (Z1686)

Page 39: Just Right

Page 39: Corner Shop

Page 101: All Squared Up

Page 121: Up in the Corner

I do have 6 sets available for purchase at $15 each for you to make yourself, I can make & mail to you, or if you want me to go to your house and share with 6 of your friends. [This offer will be available until August 31, 2012 or until sold out].

Please contact me for further details.

Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!  I will talk to you all on Monday!

Happy scrappin'!
Melika

July's Workshop

***UPDATE***July 18, 2012
I deeply apologize, if you were currently RSVP'd for tomorrow's workshop, please note-it is CANCELLED-However, Saturday's Workshop is still good to go. You may attend Saturday's workshop or message me your mailing address and I will mail you the workshop with instructions.  The fee is $10.  email address to: MelikaMae@gmail.com  Thank you.

Happy scrappin' My friends! Thank you Aloha Mom, Auntie Sharon, and Monique for attending June's Workshop! Hope you all had fun! Now it's time for you all to start printing your photos to fill the scrapbook! :)

For July's workshop we are going to be using the same B&T Paper packet, using a different stamp set, but making cards.  This may be my last card workshop because I have some other ideas that I may want to share but may want to wait for August's workshop since that is when the new catalog releases! yay!  Can't wait!

Anyway, same days and times of the month:
WS1: Thursday July 19 @ 7pm
WS2: Saturday July 21 @ 1pm

$10 per person/per project

Please RSVP with which workshop you will be attending and if you will be bringing a guest by July 14 email: melikamae@gmail.com

Location: My house, will confirm address once RSVP is received.

Suggestions are welcomed!  Preferred days, times, new projects you want to learn!  Please let me know!  Comment below or email:  melikamae@gmail.com

Really appreciate the support!

Happy scrappin'!
Melika

June's Workshop

http://www.facebook.com/events/324958734248144/

An 8-page 6"x6" accordion scrapbook using the My Creations Memory Showcase and Footloose Paper Packet.

Two Workshops:
WS1: TH June 21 @ 7pm

WS2: Sat June 23 @ 1pm

$10 per person/per project due at the day of your workshop (cash only)

Please kindly email (melikamae@gmail.com or call 619-813-3680) to RSVP your spot by June 16. Please provide which workshop you will be attending and if you will be bringing guests.

Both workshops will be held at my house. I will confirm the address upon your RSVP. 

Happy Scrappin’!

April's Workshop: Cards with Matching Box Set.

Becky's Gathering

Yesterday I had a wonderful time with a new found friend and her friends.  Here is what we created with the Sonoma Paper Packet and the Close to My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy Collection.