Candid Thoughts

Palette inks now available!

I am really excited to share my passion for this particular ink!

If there is one common question I am asked over and over in my 

workshops, it would be about my ink choices.

I can share with you several reasons I love this ink pad so much!

1. It is an hybrid ink...so it dries super fast...less chance of 

smearing as you work.

2. Excellent color retention! The color does not soak into your chipboard or paper, 

it dries on top and keeps its crisp and vivid!

3.  I love the linen pad for techniques. I am a big fan of using the ink pads to create two tone color washes in my albums and the linen pad glides across the pages and does not rip off the pad...huge benefit! 

4. The longevity of your ink is amazing...I travel with these inks and seldom have to refill the pad...it is amazing how much ink you get in the pad!

5. Color choices are exceptional!! I am pretty picky to say the least about how well my ink colors match my papers....Palette has an incredible selection...this makes me a pretty happy stamper! :-)

At the right side of my blog I have created an option for you to be able to now purchase a few of my favorite ink colors! 

Going forward, when I release new on-line classes...I will also be offering you the option to purchases all the ink colors used in that particular kit along with the option to purchase some or all the stamps used!

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Just a little hint...tomorrow is Thursday...and you know what that brings...Drive thru-Thursday!! I have a great challenge for you for this upcoming holiday weekend!

Have a fun day today...I will leave you with this quote:

We cannot fail to win unless we fail to try.

Tom Clancy

Happy Tuesday!!

Good Morning!

Rainy early this morning...but the sun is trying to break out now...I hope it does...I have a golf lesson this evening and also wanted to take in the Blues in the Park this evening downtown.

I have updated the right side of my blog with stamps for sale...I also have a few inks left if you are looking for your favorite Palette ink...let me know and I can add it to your order...I have a nice selection of my FAVORITE COLORS!  Yay!!

I have been working on CHA projects for the last few days now....it will be here before we know it.

You all know how I say I can never make a card to save my life...sigh...lol...but I was asked to make a couple for the catalog...so wanted to share those with you today. :)

There are some very cute stamps coming out!!

I will be sharing my make take mini albums in the next few days!! I will also post booth number and times so you save the time slot to come by and make them with me!   

Winner of the Fabulous Music Friday!

Apparently there were a few glitches in listening to the songs...I am sorry that some of you were not able to hear them.

I was able to play them...and several other friends were able to with real player I think it was....if nothing else...try right clicking on the download and save to your desktop as a m4a file and play it in itunes.

I am still going give away the prize! :)

I have put all the names in a hat that took the time to post regardless if they could not hear the songs!!!

And the winner is....

Patty Chiszar!!!

Yay Patty!!! :)....email me to ship out your Baseball kit.

This Friday I will work on other options and see if we can try this again! 

Thanks everyone for playing along.

Mellie 

Something new and fun for Fridays....and a 7 Gypsies give away later this weekend!

Hello out there in blog land...it has been a pretty busy schedule around the house and my blog has sorely been neglected. I am going to be making time to keep it updated and starting something fun on Fridays.....

The weather here in Michigan has been amazing....Drewie is in swim classes so we have been to the pool every day this week. Drew and I are also taking golf lessons...which we both are lovin'!!! 

So...are you ready for a fun challenge....I am stating "Fabulous Music Friday"!

I am going to post 3 songs and you will need to tell me the name of the artist and title...easy enough...yes?  ;-)

I will give you some easy ones this week and make them harder as we go.

Post your answer in one post for all 3 songs and I will pick a winner on Monday each week.

Song 1 may be hard...but is favorite right now....Tim suggested a much easier one for you by the Eagles...lol....but I decided this one just had to be in there for the first week instead...GOOD LUCK!  :-)

This week I am giving away a Baseball kit to one winner in a drawing...see photo here.

Download Song1

Download Song 2

Download Song 3

I will be back to post info about the 7 Gypsies Binderie!! Stay tuned!! 

Spending time with Sarah....

is always such a blast!

Sunday after church we got together, went out to lunch at Boston's and then did a little informal fun photo shoot in the park.

Sarah wanted to get a few photos of her and the boys for Father's day gifts...so I brought my camera along as well and she shot a few photos of Drewie and I...always such a treat to get photo ....I am usually the one behind the camera.

Thanks Sarah for taking some of these!!

And my dear friend Sarah......

a picture is worth a thousand words...

This totally cracked me up when I looked at these 3 shots in a row taken this past weekend at the Canton Cup tournament!

Love the expression on Drewie's face in the last photo...pure satisfaction....lol

Play Ball class kits available to purchase

Along with the stamps and inks.

If you would like to join the on line class starting June 3rd. I still have a few kits left.

This is a self paced class...you will get a link to join a private forum and can work at your own pace.

email me to purchase a kit and optional stamps and inks if you would like to join!

melodeelangworthy@gmail.com

Class starts June 3rd.

Inks

Creamy Brown large pad

Palette Burnt Umber

Palette Moulin Rouge

Palette Prussian Blue

Cost per pad is: 6.00

You will now have the option to purchase a few or all of the stamps for some of my on-line classes.

See below the stamps and price for this kit...I only ordered a limited number..first come first serve for this class.

I may offer more of this going forward...trying it out here on the baseball kit.

In the future, you will have the option to purchase some or all of the stamps used in the kit at the same time you buy your kit and have it all shipped together to your home....how fun and easy will that be?!! I am very excited to offer this option to you.

Stamps used:

SC0042 Text Borders: 13.00

 

SC0033 Athlete: 13.00

 

SC0036 BAseball : 13.00

 

SC0029 Stamper's Toolbox Series: Papers Classics 12 x 12 set 25.00

 

I have ordered anywhere from 3 to 6 sets of these...If you would like to purchase a set or a combination of the sets...email me and I will send you an invoice. Shipping is additional and a rate of 8.95 for anything over a pound...less if under a pound.

melodeelangworthy@gmail.com

Soccer...that is the game of choice this weekend...

We are heading out of town for a big tournament in Canton!

Usually I am hanging out in the garden planting annuals to celebrate the start of summer around here...but this weekend, I will be one of those crazed Moms on the sidelines... lol..just kidding...well...ummm maybe not...

Wanted to share a couple pics from this past weeks games of baseball and soccer:

look close and you can see the ball almost to the bat...

Note to all on-line students :)

Hi Ladies!

Before I left for Houston to teach, I was able to mail about 90% of the on-line class kits out! Yay!

As soon as I am back in town Tuesday, I will be working on setting up the private class room forums and sending out the personal invites to the classroom.

There you will find the rockin' class handouts, stamp lists and inks you might want to go along with your kits you received in the mail.

I have gotten a few emails over the weekend that you all are excited and ready to start...we will soon!

Chat when I am back!

Mellie

Drew had a great game of Baseball this evening!

They won this evening!!

Clearly the coach did not ask the "scrapbooking mom" about the colors of the uniform...groan...lol....not my classic ball colors...but love the little yellow haired boy in them just the same!! :)

update on on-line class kits shipping / other info

I am home!!!....it has been a busy couple of weeks traveling to San Jose and home for a day and right back on the road to Atlanta for Scrap Etc.

I just wanted to update you on a few things....

As some of you know from the PT private forum..,that I am in the midst of divorce. It is not an easy thing and we are both doing everything we can to make sure that Drewie is the most important person, and being taken care of throughout this process. 

He is actually doing better than expected and has expressed how aware and much happier he even is with the two separate homes....many of you have asked how he is doing and I thank you all for your prayers and kind words.

 I will not be sharing details here...but just wanted to you know that my blog has suffered a bit...but hope to get back on track very soon.

On line kits will be shipping soon!!

I am home all week and will be packing up your kits ordered and shipping them out very soon!!

Baseball kits....awesome news...the brand new sports line of paper has arrived on my doorstep while I was in Atlanta...so those kits will be packed out also and shipped along with any other class kits you many have ordered.!!

Thank you all for your continued interest in my kits and cannot wait for this new round of on-line classes to start very soon!!!

Att: Atlanta scrappers ~ New class at Scrap Chic Boutique!!

I am thrilled to have been invited by Tonya to teach a this incredible store in Atlanta just before the ScrapEtc event April 29th!!

My brand new Travel Album workshop will be offered at 6:30pm on Wednesday evening, April 29th.

Come join me (on by birthday) to take a workshop with me. You will get to experience some great stamping techniques, ink washers and make an amazing vacation / travel album that can hold up to 40+ 4 x 6 photos!!!

Call Scrap Chic Boutique today to reserve your seat! Phone 404-378-2115 

For directions and store hours click here.

San Jose area workshops ~ Scraplovers event!

I am so excited to be heading back out to California to teach again at ScrapLovers in San Jose!

I adore Christina and all the awesome students in that area...it will be like a family reunion I have gotten to know all these ladies so well!!

The Totally Random workshop has filled up fast, so there is also a second class that will be available, so if you thought you had missed out or could not make that time slot, be sure to call for the new class!

So just a reminder...if you have a couple hours free on your schedule, I would love to have you join me in a workshop starting Saturday April 25 - April 26th!!

Click here for more details on workshops.

Call (408) 266-1005 to reserve your seat!

Upcoming locations in your area!

I would like to invite you to join me in person at one of these upcoming locations for the new albums I have been giving sneak peeks of! 

One of the great things about taking a workshop in person from me vs. on-line is using all my class stamps!! If you are a new stamper...this is a perfect opportunity to experience stamping! 

If you do not live in a area that I will be teaching, you can sign up and take an on-line workshop with me, sign up for my newsletter on the left of my blog. 

Class kits will be going on sale Thursday!

• 04/24-25/2009 Scraplovers, San Jose 
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• 04/30 - 05/02 2009 Scrap Etc Event
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• 05/ 15-16 The Scrapbook Junkie Texas
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• 05/17/2009 Treasured Memories 
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• 05/30/2009 ScrapTales, Brighton, MI
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• 06 /06/2009 The Scrapbook Zone, Farmington Hills MI
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• 07/10-11/2009 Scrapbook n Such in Wichita Falls, Texas
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• Sept ?  Scrapbook Sisters in Stillwater OK
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• 07/17 - 19 2009 Scrapbook Island
  
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• 09/18 - 20 2009 Crop - Paper - Scissors
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• Europe October 2009 more into to come! 

Coloring Easter Eggs

Sharing a couple fun photos today of Drewie and his friends coloring Easter eggs.