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Dear MCC Students and Visitors, IT"S HERE! The spring semester officially starts today, January 23rd. We have a lot in store for you this semester.
- We have six new MCC instructors, who I will be announce over the next week, with the possibility of even more.
- We are updating the look and functionality of course categories. You can see an example of the new look here.
- We are updating our course descriptions to make them easier to read.
- We have a number of courses that will offer a certificate of completion. Yes, there is a special prize for completing a course.
 More on that later in the week.
- At last count, we have over 35 new courses for you to choose from.
- And we have expanded our Early Enrollment Specials to include even more courses.
In case you have not heard, My Creative Classroom now offers lifetime enrollment for our classes. Starting this semester you will have access to the course content long after the course has ended. What to try a class for free? Sign up for our newsletter to enter my free class, Everyday Moodlings.See you in the classroom, Jeri Parks, MCC Founder
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I have an easy giveaway for you this week! This week we are offering a giveaway with Scrapbook Update. Scrapbook Update is an online website that brings you the latest information about the scrapbooking world!
There's no challenge at Scrapbook Update, just read the post, comment and you could win! This giveaway is open until February 2nd, so be sure to stop by and enter to win today! |
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Ring the school bell, come on in and grab a seat. Today is the start of the new MCC Spring 2012 semester. We have many new classes, new instructors and lots of new things happening this semester. Let's take a look at the classes beginning this week...eight classes, two of which are brand new!
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Every week this semester, we will bring you an opportunity to win a free seat to any of our classes. All you'll need to do is check here to see what challenge blog we are sponsoring that week. Visit their blog, play along and you may win a seat to a class!
To start off our semester (which starts Monday!), we have a new challenge blog for you. Case Study Challenge.
Here's a little about Case Study Challenge Blog:
The idea behind our challenges is all about getting inspired by some of the most talented paper crafters in the industry. We will feature a new Guest Designer (Muse) every month, and show you how this person inspires us. Then, we want you to do just the same. Simple and easy!
Head on over to the Case Study Challenge blog, see what their challenge is and play along! You may just win a free seat to any of our classes! Good Luck! |
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Last semester we offered a handful of early enrollment specials. This semester we are offering even more early enrollment specials. Each special is $5 off the original price of the class. The lower price is good until one week before the class begins. Don't forget, once it is gone it is gone. Don't miss the early enrollment special on Exploring Mixed Media. It ends on Thursday, Jan 19th, at 10:00 am CST.
"I really liked the chance to try different medium. I liked the ability to get instant feedback and answers to my questions. The directions were great, step by step were easy to follow. I wish there were a little more time between new lessons since it took awhile to get the creative juices flowing but with the open classroom Shirley encouraged us to take our time in creating! I enjoyed my first class though and look forward to trying something else in the future. "~Diane, MCC student
"I liked the variety of techniques the course offered."~Angelika, MCC student
"Shirley had absolutely terrific PDF's that were exceptionally easy to follow and will be excellent reference materials to refer back to in the future. Much appreciated! Actually, everything about the course from the creative projects, to the supplementary materials, to the video presentations were easy to follow and an inspiration. Very much looking forward to taking other classes with Shirley in the future!"~Paula, MCC student
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Welcome to 2012! We are starting off the year with a challenge fitting of the cold weather! We are sponsoring the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog this week and their challenge is "Warming Up with Hot Cocoa!". You can use a cup or chocolate or even the color brown on your design!
My Creative Class is sponsoring a FREE seat to the winner of this challenge! With the new Spring semester starting in just a few weeks, the winner will have their pick of lots of classes to choose from! We encourage you to visit our sponsor blogs, read their rules, give their challenges a try and submit to them. You never know, YOU might win!
Good Luck! |
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Good Morning,
I just wanted to let everyone know that it update is now complete. Most everything stayed the same...but you will notice a few small changes.
One item you will notice is a updated password security feature. You now must have one number and one upper case letter in your password. If you don't have those in your existing password it will force you to create a new one the next time you log on.
As I stated above MCC is currently on Christmas break. We will back in the office on January 3rd. Until then we hope you have a wonderful and crafty holiday season.
Jeri Parks, MCC Founder
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During the Christmas break we will be preforming site maintenance. During that time you may experience some problems using the site. We hope to have everything finished by tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience. But it has to be done sometime...and now is as good as it gets.  Thanks, Jeri Parks, MCC Founder |
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I have one last Challenge for you for 2011! It's our friends over at C.R.A.F.T. Challenge!
This week, they are challenging you to create a Christmas Card with Removable Item! Sound like a lot of fun! Why not join in, you could be the winner of one free seat to any class in 2012! And now, those free seats come with Lifetime Enrollment!! Visit C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Blog here.
Have fun and Good Luck! |
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Welcome to the final week of the fall semester. It's amazing how quickly the time has gone. But it won't be long before we post news of the Spring 2012 class schedule. As always, we will have new classes, new instructors and lots of new updates. But until then, let's check out the four classes that begin this week.
"All About Grungy Little Me" with Samantha Star
Join Samantha as you create a 12 page book, each page focusing on a specific journaling prompt: “Right Now I am….” or “In a year I hope to be”. Surrounding our journaling, will be grungy, unique, tiny works of art. We’ll be examining ourselves through Artist Trading Cards, inchies, self-portraits and more! Make sure to choose ink colors that you love, and coordinating patterned papers so your book reflects YOU! Click here for full course description and to register for this class.
"Card Boot Camp" with Jeri Parks, Linda Dotterer & Shirley Pando
 Remember that promise you make? That promise that says...this year I will send out handcrafted cards? Well, let this be that year! Cardmakers, grab a stack of blank cards, put on some comfy clothes and join us for Card Boot Camp. Show us just how tough you really are as we spend the next four weeks creating all the cards you will need for the coming year. Click here for full course description and to register for this class.
"Cricut: Designer's Calendar" with Cara Miller This cartridge puts an end to plain old calendars! It is just what you need to create unique calendars with months, days of the weeks and holiday images.Click here for full course description and to register for this class.
"Zutter Zantas" with Nan Paturzo Do you need a sleigh-full of homemade holiday gift ideas that won’t break your budget? Zutter Zanta is riding into town for this two-week course with EIGHT Bind-it-All project ideas to fill everyone’s stocking!Click here for full course description and to register for this class.
Until next time...enjoy!  |
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Now that I have your attention. If you read my last newsletter then you know that My Creative Classroom is turning 5 this month. Hard to believe that 5 years have come and gone. I also said I would have little surprise for everyone. OK, I think it is a pretty big surprise. For the first time ever we will be allowing lifetime access to course content on our site. |
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Welcome to My Creative Classroom. MCC is an online arts and crafts learning center. Our interactive and in-depth courses are instructor led and filled with wonderful projects and techniques to help you get the most out of your supplies.
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