Tutorial Demand

Hey everyone! Glad to hear that you all liked the leaf tutorial I posted yesterday! I've had a couple requests for tutorials and I will do my best to get them together this week. The first request was for a basics of layout creation tutorial, and the other for more about inking.

I don't profess to be an expert at layouts, (I don't really profess to be an expert at much, except chocolate chip cookies, maybe) but I'll make a video that gives you the highlights of how I create a layout and you can take what you like from it, and leave what you don't. It's always nice to have a little guidance, especially when you are first getting started! I'll also include a little bit about what items you should buy if you are thinking about getting into scrapbooking, grouping them by necessities and accessories so you can manage your initial investment into what can be a very expensive hobby.

If you guys have other suggestions, let me know! I'd be happy to make more tutorials or answer questions.

Have a great day and check back soon for another tutorial!

Fall Leaf Tutorial!

Hey guys!

I thought that since I had a little down time this afternoon between projects, I'd make a quick video tutorial on realistic-looking fall leaves for your fall projects. I LOVE fall (have I said that in every blog post since September started? If not, just a reminder, I LOVE FALL), so I love all the autumnal projects I get to make through the season. Check it out below and let me know what you think!

All You Need Is Love

Making some cards for some upcoming meetings and I love this one so much, I want to keep it for myself. Not even keep it and then give it to a couple-- just keep it. Haha

I used some pretty corkscrew paper from Lila's and a lovely new stamp I just picked up. Pretty sweet little card in warm colors! 

Branching Out!

Hey, everyone- how is this fall weather treating you? Here in western Washington, we are enjoying some very pretty weather, sunny and in the upper 60's during the day and nice and cool at night. Autumn is my favorite time of year!

I've been out pounding the pavement for McLion, working on getting local businesses to carry McLion Design products. So far, two shops in Mukilteo are/ will be carrying our items in store, Mukilteo Chocolate Company (where we've had cards for months now) and Red Cup Cafe, also in Mukilteo. I'll also be working part time with the Chocolate Company, making some holiday packaging and generally helping out. Jan, the owner, is a fellow Navy spouse and we have to stick together, you know. I have a couple meetings with wine shops/ wine bars here in the next couple of days, as well. Movin' on up, folks!

Also, and I just shared this on Facebook as well, but here is a Halloween-themed tag I made for a housewarming gift I recently gave away. Check it!

I think it turned our pretty cute! 

Have a lovely week, everyone! 

The Holidays Are Coming!

Can you believe it is halfway through September already?! Jeeze! Where did it all go?

I don't know about where you all live, but here in the Pacific Northwest, it's already fall! (Forget today which has a freak high of almost 80-- it's been in the low 60's all week!) Autumn is my favorite season, and all this beautiful fall weather has me hungry for apple and pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING. I've also gotten to work on a couple fall themed items for the Etsy shop.

"Dem Bones" Halloween cards!

These cuties could easily be adapted to a party invitation.  

"Autumn Memories" explosion box- neat little way of displaying some fun fall photos!

I've also caught the Christmas bug. I always here people griping about the Christmas decorations being put out too early-- and I'll admit, July is a bit early, guys!-- but I love the holidays so much that I don't mind seeing some lights and ornaments, or even catching a snippet of Christmas caroling as soon as the weather starts to turn. I'm also a CRAZY early Christmas gift shopper (about halfway done already). So with those two things in mind, I've also posted a ton of Christmas cards and a few home decor items. Check out this little Christmas photo display!

All of these items (and a bunch more!) can be found in my Etsy shop here.

What kind of holiday things are you guys up to?