Melissa Runcie | Madabella

Partridge in a Pear Tree Sneak Peek...Workshop 2

After a long week of the flu, our household is finally getting back to normal and I can show the second workshop. The workshop is inspired by this vintage letterpress tray. We'll work with a smaller custom made unfinished wooden tray using some objects found at flea markets, vintage stores and in your own collection of goodness. Each piece will be so different to reflect each individual person's style and favorite colors.

Here is a close up of the size and scale we'll work with in the workshop:

Tomorrow I will highlight a few wonderful vendors who are providing exclusive offers, discounts and giveaways to all our participants.

We are extendeding the registration until November 20th since this week was a bit of a wash being sick. Hope you can join us! Check out all the details here!

Partridge in a Pear Tree Sneak Peek...Workshop 1

Here's a peek at the first workshop for Partridge in a Pear Tree event on December 5th. We'll work with a variety of fabric, brooches, pins, found jewelry, ribbon to create a unique, one-of-a-kind statement necklace. Perfect for a holiday gift for mom, sister, girlfriend...or yourself!

For a complete schedule and description of the workshops, click here. Stay tuned for more sneak peek samples and exclusive offers for our workshop participants! The day is going to be so fun and we can't wait!!!

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Registration Deadline is November 15th. 

This project is in collaboration with PÄS.

Very Excited About This...

...coming to town on Saturday, December 5th!

It is interesting how things work out...I was planning to do this workshop on my own and when our friends launched PÄS, we knew it would be perfect to join forces and bring some projects to downtown Fullerton.

This workshop also signifies the official "completely" closing the doors of Uniquely Yours Scrapbooks & More blog (I had the door cracked open...) and opening the door to Madabella & Co. as an opportunity for a bit more creative freedom. While I loved doing custom scrapbooks, I had to let it go because of my full time work. Now that I am home, my renewed interest has evolved into things I am more comfortable with, intertwined with aspects of my career that I miss the most: education, events and creating projects.

There is still much planning to do, but it's in the works and I'm excited to see it unfold in the next six months and somehow scoot my way back into the "blogging" community. 

All About Me :: Book Keeper

Here's a preview of the project I am doing with the little kids at my daughter's school. The hallowed out book is an old literature textbook. I almost didn't want to show my daughter's teacher and said, "Oh no! You will be mad at me for cutting up an old textbook!" To which she reassured me that if it was for a good reason, I was in the clear!

I think this is a VERY good reason!

This is a snapshot of the minibook that will be housed inside the "book keeper".

 

Back To DESIGN School

It's that time of the year when we load our kids on the bus and send them off to school! Well they aren't the only ones going back to school! You can join in the fun at my upcoming class at Sweetpeas & Snapshots on Sunday, September 24 at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. This is the first of a two part series in which we will make a complete 12-page 8x8 mini album about Friends, Family and Good Times.

No matter what your style is or what your level of scrapbooking is - you can use design concepts of the pros to layout the foundation for your pages and give them the perfect finished look. Our first class will explore the basic PRINICPLES of design, such as Balance, Contrast and Unity, as we bring them out of the textbooks and onto your pages.

The second class, held on Sunday, October 22nd from 1 - 3 p.m. will cover the basic ELEMENTS of design, such as color, line, shape, and space.

And in case you are wondering..YES their will be homework! So bring a notebook, your sharpened pencil and come prepared to learn! Those who complete the assignment and "pass the class" with perfect attendance will receive an A+ (and a fun prize!)

Here's the supply list!
- Paper Trimmer
- Glue Dots
- Your Favorite Adhesive
- Scissors
- Bone Folder
- Ruler
- Optional: Scallop Scissors

Please contact Sweetpeas and Snapshots to reserve your spot! Cost is $40 for each session.

Endless Summer

I am teaching a really fun class this Sunday at Sweetpeas. It is a mini album encased in a frame. Hidden inside are lots of treasures - mini books, flaps, and more interactive elements to savor the days of summer. The overall design is beach cottage style, so we will be working with paints and doing some distressing. We'll even be incorporating some broken glass. The project was inspired by Heidi Swapp from a recent issue of Home Companion Magazine. I thought it would be a perfect way to showcase great photos from road trips to sandy beaches. We have a few spots open and would love to have you!

Here is a sneak peek!