Super Bummer Update :(

We had to take Lucas back to PAWS today. : ( While he fit in fine with Boss, was sweet, adorable, lovable, etc., he really struggled with the stairs up to/ down from our apartment. We live on the second floor of our building and with Lucas' hip arthritis, he would have to stop several times on the stairs, and even stumbled down the stairs a couple times when we would go to take him outside. We tried using a towel under his hips to help him up the stairs which seemed to help, but we couldn't keep him from practically falling down the stairs when we would go out. We decided that although we totally love him (and because we love him), Lucas deserves to live somewhere that is comfortable and safe for him. His hip arthritis will only get worse, making the stairs more and more difficult, so although we adore him, we want what is best for him first and foremost.

Super bummer, but I know that Lucas will find a wonderful home with someone who can keep him comfortable! My husband, knowing I am a huge soft touch with animals (and everything really), bought me a sundae from Dairy Queen to cheer me up, so that helped a bit. haha

Lots of New Things!

First and foremost, meet the newest McLion mascot, Lucas:

Lucas! 

Isn't he a doll? An 8 yr old chocolate lab/ golden retriever mix, my husband and I adopted Lucas from the local shelter. He's got such a pretty variegated color, lots of deep browns and reds (and whites, the little old man!). We just adore him : ) Boss, the original mascot, and still king, of McLion Design is adjusting well. Lucas has pretty intense hip arthritis, so he can't climb onto the sofa or the bed, which is a relief to Boss, who adores both, so that is a help!

On to business! 

The Facebook contest has been kind of a bust-- though I did get 5 new likes over the weekend (progress!). If you're reading this post and want to help out by sharing the McLion Design Facebook page on your page and encouraging your friends to like/ support McLion, I'd very much appreciate it! And remember, if you link to us/ share directly from the McLion page, I'll enter you into a contest to win any item in the shop, or the three-pack of Tim Holtz Distress Inks I posted the other day! 

My husband, being in the Navy, is on duty at least once a week, so while that is a bummer when it comes to a warm bed (he's a straight-up furnace!), it is good for productivity! After a small hiatus from creating yesterday to help Lucas settle in, I made two new sets of cards tonight! 

The first is this butterfly card I'm calling "Flight"-- very elegant, perfect for a bridal shower or as an inclusion in a wedding gift: 

Materials Used: 

My Mind's Eye Kraft Funday Paper

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Ranger Crackle Accents

Martha Stewart Butterfly Classic Punch

Recollections ivory pearls

Swirl cling stamp

white embossing powder

I also made this next card this evening-- probably my favorite so far! It obviously took me a little longer (and I made those rosettes by hand, darn it!), but I adore the result!: 

Materials Used: 

Ivory cardstock

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Ranger Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder

My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Cling stamps

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint

Perfect Pearls gold powder

Martha Stewart card stamp set

Pretty neat, huh? I just adore these cards! You can buy the butterfly card here and the bon voyage card here. 

I'll be teaching some classes at the Hobby Lobby in Everett starting in a couple weeks- if you're in the Mukilteo/ Everett/ Seattle area, I'll keep you up to date about times/ dates/ subjects!

Thanks for keeping up with the blog, guys!