Paper Piecing Class @ Scrapbook Place

Yes, I have been very busy creating layouts galore .... I will be teaching this class @ Scrapbook Place in Boca Raton, FL. You must stop by and see the whole layout, it turned out soooo cute. I am only giving you this little "sneak peek" to get you started. The class is limited so be sure and sign up early for the Aug. 14th 6-9pm class.

Class at Scrapbooks N Stuff

For those of you that live in the Miami area, you must go see Scrapbooks N Stuff. The ladies that own the store Nana and Vanessa are soooo nice and they have tons of classes offered there. I will be teaching a two page layout for them this weekend so if you like the pages be sure to sign up!

All product is included to make the two pages plus you get a pattern to make the paper piecings so that you can make as many as you like for other projects later 'cause you will have the pattern! This layout can be for one child or for more than one ... just add an "s" There is also a journaling tag to document those memories.

CHA ORLANDO SHOW PICS

Well I had a great time at CHA ... there are so many beautiful products and talented designers out there that it makes my head spin. I wanted to share some of my favorite samples with you.

I also went to dinner with Debbie Gunion and the "Girls" at Bucca di Peppo. We were seated in the "POPE" room. The ladies from Stampendous and Mr. Chris joined us and we had a great time trying to move the lazy suzanne in the middle of the table so the "POPE" wasnt staring at us while we ate.

There were alot of awesome make-n-takes at all the booths, and they were all packed waiting and people waiting in line to get their turn. Here is a picture of the make n take at Nikki Silvils booth.

Here are some pictures of samples from Nikki Silvils, 7 Gypsies and Tim Holtz. There were so many beautiful samples made by such talented people ... I just wanted to stare at them and hang out, but I had to break away because I was working the show and had appointments to get to (LOL)

BackYard Pics

Got back late last night from CHA, but first wanted to show some pictures from MN. We went to visit G'ma Elsie and had the best time with her. Then we all drove to Uncle Jims house and stayed with him for a couple of days. He has a beautiful REAL log home and gorgeous views. Here are some pictures that he took of little visitors that come around.

In Minnesota and on my way to CHA

This week I am in MN visiting Granma Elsie. I will try and upload pictures of MN, it is very peaceful here and there are corn fields for as far as the eye can see.

Next week I am going to CHA - hopefully there by Sunday so I will be sure to take as many photos as I can to post all the yummie scrapbook goodies I find.

August Sneek Peak @ Scapbook N Stuff, Mia FL

If you live in the area and will be around in August ... here is a sneek peek of the class I will be teaching at Scrapbooks N Stuff. The album is made of wood from Genuinely Jane Studios. We will be using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and paint to give your "summer splash" album that sunbleached look that is so summer.

CHA SNEAK PEEKS! From Nikki Sivils

This company is BRAND NEW and has several lines that they are debuting at CHA. WOW they are fabulous!!! I WANT THEM NOW. Ok, I guess I will have to wait, but boy are they cute or what!! You can do so much with these adorable papers, I dont know which one I like better, I can't choose .... guess I will have to buy them all (LOL) see how easy it is to talk myself into things.


This is called "Victoria's Street" How cute are those house and what about the trees!! I love trees.


















This one is called "My Sweet Cherry Pie" I love cherry pie dont you? I love, love, love the cherry paper!!



















This collection is called "Henry's Brillance." So you already know how much I LOVE OWLS, you know I will be getting some of this. I love the colors ....

Hello Card

I taught a class at Cherry Blossom Studio this past weekend and wanted to post the "bonus" card that they got. The class took a while but I believe everyone enjoyed themselves. A couple of my friends popped in to see me too :) that was nice.

Its A DOG'S LIFE on ebay

I finished this very cute Word Book titled a "Dog's Life" couple days ago for ebay. I used the new June Bug collection by Basic Grey. I put tons of embellishments on the book along with several charms.

Craft Critique on MARKS PAPER Co.

I just read this review by: Julia Stainton on Craft Crique. Well the reviews are in and they are good. This is what Julia said; "When I first heard of Marks Paper Company on the net, I knew it was a paper line I was going to have to try. Paper that looked like fabric, gorgeous colors and prints...I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I love paper and I was so excited to have the opportunity to review Marks Paper Company new English Garden Collection for Craft Critique"


Here is a photo of one of the cards she made with Marks Paper.




If you live in the area of S. Florida and are looking for this paper I know that "The Scrapbook Place" in Boca Raton will be carrying it.

Happy 4th of JULY

Wishing you a Happy 4th. Drive Safe, have fun, enjoy and take LOTS of pictures.

NEW PAPER COLLECTION

MARKS Paper Co. is a brand new company and they have an awesome new collection.

This paper looks like fabric but doesnt have the texture and its double sided!! Vintage is coming back in and this paper fits the style perfectly. So much cute paper to scrap and so little time ....

Shabby Green Door

New Company division of Daisy Bucket called Shabby Green Door. WOW they have a new collection called Farmer's Market and I love it. I can think of so many projects to do with this line of paper and rubons. I can't wait till I can get my hands on!!

Here are some pictures of collection:

COOL CONTEST GOING ON

Genuinely Jane Studios is having a super-cool contest!

Beginning today, they will be posting cropped photos of their new CHA products. If you think you know what it is, send an email to gjscontests@gmail.com put the sneak peek number in the subject line. (example: Sneak Peek #1). This number will be found in the post about the contest.

You may submit as often as you wish for each sneak peek. If, after the first day, no one guesses the new item, they will post a 2nd hint. And, continue posting hints daily until someone guesses correctly. The first person to correctly guess will win that new GJS product! Once you win, you cannot win again.

After someone wins for guessing what this picture is, they will post another picture for another chance to win more of GJS product.


Ready? Here's the first one!:

Girly Layout

I had some cute pictures of my niece and she is such a girl, loves to dress up and prance around. So... I thought "what paper do I have that is girly?" Well Daisy Bucket of course!! They actually have good boy paper too. Anywho, here is a sample of what my layout using the "Playful Petals" collection.

Cards, cards and more cards

My girl friend Daphna came over yesterday and we got the urge to make cards. Daphna use to own a stamp store so now she mostly likes to make layouts but ... talked her in to coming over and playing with me.

Below are some of the cards I made.

This stamp is my pumpkin lady ... I love her long legs, you can see more of these ladies at American Art Stamps - just look under the artist Karen Stolpher.


This stamp is from the artist Emerson Quillin. I think these stamps are a hoot.


These are my Christmas cards ... I am starting early for my Christmas in July. July is when I start making cards and gifts - it takes me the full 6 months to prepare (LOL). I never end up making enough cards to give out or finishing all my projects for gifts. But I do try .... The first two cards are from the artist Robin Pickens.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these American Art Stamps; I think they are the cutest ever!! You can buy these stamps either wood mounted or cling rubber. I will have some of these cards on sale on my etsy site.

Sneek Peek - Monsters

I have been working with Core'dinations cardstock lately. I really love the versatility of this cardstock, especially for altering and distressing the paper. Here is a pic of my latest project. Notice how you can dry emboss the paper, then sand it and you get a whole different color. Pretty cool stuff.

Father's Day Card

This is a little card I made today for Father's Day. I had made a paper piecing of the little bear for a layout that I am teaching at Cherry Blossom Studio on June 28, called "I love U beary Much" and thought I would downsize my bear and use to make this cute card. By the way there are still openings in the class so be sure to check it out.

Two New Albums

I am very excited about my new discovery with Genuinely Jane Studios - I promise this is the last owl project I will do for a while. I bought some more shapes from GJS so I will start working on those. It's just that I get on these tangents where I focus on a technique or color or in this case theme....OWLS. Anywho I have posted my little wood Owl Album on ebay... so check it out ... let me know what you think.

I also have my second ebay posting on a smaller chipboard album ... titled "Sweetie". I still just absolutely love the SAFFRON paper from K&CO and the matching embellishments which I LOADED on this cute mini arrow chipboard album.

SNEEK PEEK - Posting on EBAY Soon

Geeze, I've been busy with nothing in particular - just living my life ... and running in circles. So I need to catch up on my blogging. I am working on a couple of projects for ebay and hope to have them finished and posted by tonight. See the sneek peek slideshow I posted (proud of myself for figuring it out).

I am also teaching my "WhOO loves you" two page layout at Cherry Blossom Studio. Michelle saw it when I had it up for sale on ebay and really liked it so she asked me to teach it at her store. Of course I had to change the papers to what she had available, but I think it turned out cute. I used basic grey, luxe, bazzill and unity stamps just to name a few. So if you live in the area, and you like the pages; go to the Cherry Blossom studio's site and click on events to sign up.

Be on the look out for my postings on ebay ... I have two albums that just need the finishing touches. The owl album on my slideshow and an arrow album - they are both super cute. If you feel like blogging let me know what you think of them.