Has Christmas Gone to the Dogs?

I had an exciting project this week.  My mom wanted me to make a special Christmas card for her hair dresser who loves dogs.  Hmmmmm....OK.

I started searching Google for any interesting designs and eventually landed on this beauty.  I was LOLing at my computer and knew it was perfect!

I embellished the curlers with Stickles and then made the snowflakes with a Sizzix die.  I used sticker paper upside down for them and then added lots of loose glitter.  Finished it off with a rhinestone brad and lots of tulle.

Inside, I wanted to do some kind of hair-themed statement, so I hand-stamped this unique Christmas sentiment:

I think it was a hit ~ my mom didn't even send it to her hair dresser for 3 days, as she wanted to show all her friends first.  That's the best!  :)

Merry Christmas!

XOXO

Genevieve

Happy Birthday, Honey!

Today is my hubby's 30th birthday!  WHOO!

After a fun day of shopping at Paradise Pen (his new favorite store), we celebrated with pizza and Starbucks.  Our 4-yr-old even did a fabulous birthday dance in the living room.  Not too shabby.

I made Mike this cute card this morning.  I have a tradition of making him hedgehog cards for all occasions.  I loved this darling image.  :)

I used Spellbinders dies for the shape (had to cut the black matting behind the image and yellow card stock by hand).

Craft Fair

Join me this Saturday for an open house craft fair! 

I'll be selling cards and handmade paper crafts, and you'll also find everything from teas to tutu's!

Each seller will bring baked goods, too, so come hungry!

Critter Christmas Card Class!

Join me at Scrappin' Time this Sunday (Dec. 5) at 1pm for this darling Christmas card class! 

These happy holiday mice are the perfect greetings to send to family and friends this year!  Each one is sparkly and cheerful and just downright adorable!

Cost of the class is $25 and includes all the materials needed (please bring the basics: scissors, a strong adhesive such as Zip Dry, and 3D foam adhesive).

Call the store at 702-898-7414 or stop by:

5915 South Eastern Avenue #106

Las Vegas, NV 89119

to reserve your seat!

Would you like to make the cards, but don't have the time to come into the store for the class?

Kits are now available!!

When you call to reserve the class, just mention that you'd like the kit only and I'll be sure to have it ready for you (along with pictures and detailed instructions for your convenience). You can also find ready-made kits at the store anytime before the class day (while they last). Just pick it up and scrap at your leisure!!

If you're not here in Las Vegas, simply email me for a kit and I can ship it to you right away!

Cookie Swap Bucket

Just finished this custom bucket order.  It was so much fun to work on!  It's my first Christmas themed bucket order and I just love the way it turned out!

I used a lot of the Very Merry line from October Afternoon (one of my new favorite brands), as well as my new Winter Frolic cartridge from Cricut.

I made some glittery Christmas cookies using my SCAL software.  I inked the edges of each cookie to give it a "baked" look.

This tag was lots of fun too.  It's all about paper piecing!  I made the gingerbread men by hand and added green brads for buttons.  I then inked and stitched the tag.

The hot chocolate tag was also made by hand using my Winter Frolic cartridge and a Swarovski crystal.

Finally, I added this HUGE green ribbon and attached some jingle bells with thread.  Yummy!

Interested in ordering a custom bucket?  You can check out my Etsy shop for details:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/22864535/custom-made-to-order-paper-crafted

Thanks so much and have a very Merry Christmas!

XOXO

Genevieve

Vintage Thanksgiving Card Class

Join me at Scrappin' Time here in Las Vegas this Sunday to make these darling Vintage Thanksgiving cards!

November 7

1-3pm

Cost of the class is $25 and includes all the materials needed (please bring the basics: scissors, a strong adhesive such as Zip Dry, brown ink, and 3D foam adhesive).

Call the store at 702-898-7414 or stop by:

5915 South Eastern Avenue #106

Las Vegas, NV 89119

to reserve your seat!

Would you like to make the cards, but don't have the time to come into the store for the class?

Kits are now available!!

When you call to reserve the class, just mention that you'd like the kit only and I'll be sure to have it ready for you (along with pictures and detailed instructions for your convenience). You can also find ready-made kits at the store anytime before the class day (while they last). Just pick it up and scrap at your leisure!!

If you're not here in Las Vegas, simply email me for a kit and I can ship it to you right away!

Thanks so much ~ hope to see you there!

XOXO

Genevieve

Chargers for the Win!

My father-in-law is a huge Chargers fan and I knew he was getting tickets to a game for his birthday, so I just had to make something football related.

So, what did I do?  I busted out my trusty ol' Photoshop and got to work!  I found his profile picture from Facebook and then removed his head (wah, ha, ha ~ mad scientist laugh) and added it to this football picture I found in a google search.

Love it!  This picture makes me laugh every time!

Birthday Girl

I recently made this birthday card for a very special 4-yr-old.  I thought the image looked just like her, so I was excited to make this unique greeting for her. 

I was also in the middle of moving, so I only had about 1/2 my scrapbook supplies on hand (how did I make it through without my goodies, you ask?  It wasn't easy!)

I had no access to buttons, brads or ribbon, so I had to be a bit creative.  :) 

I went a little Stickles crazy here and then embellished the card with tons of flowers and rhinestones.  The scalloped ovals and swirls in the corners are from the Storybook Cricut cartridge.

Pin-Up Halloween Card Class!

This kitschy pin-up Halloween card collection is full of unique elements and 1950’s inspired fun!

I wanted to use lots of retro feelin' embellishments, like the sparkly brad and gingham ribbon.

October 17

1-3pm

Cost of the class is $25 and includes all the materials needed (please bring the basics: scissors, a strong adhesive such as Zip Dry, black ink, and 3D foam adhesive).

Call the store at 702-898-7414 or stop by:

5915 South Eastern Avenue #106


Las Vegas, NV 89119

to reserve your seat!
Would you like to make the cards, but don't have the time to come into the store for the class?
Kits are now available!!

When you call to reserve the class, just mention that you'd like the kit only and I'll be sure to have it ready for you (along with pictures and detailed instructions for your convenience). You can also find ready-made kits at the store anytime before the class day (while they last). Just pick it up and scrap at your leisure!!

NOTE: OFFERING A TRICK OR TREAT SPECIAL ALL OCTOBER!

TELL A FRIEND ABOUT MY CARD CLASSES! FOR EACH NEW PERSON THAT SIGNS UP FOR EITHER OCTOBER CLASS (10/3 AND 10/17), YOU'LL RECEIVE A $5 GIFT CARD FOR YOUR NEXT CLASS WITH ME!

BRING 5 FRIENDS AND YOUR NEXT CLASS IS FREE!

These layouts are "POE"sitively fun!

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door -
They must be bringing me a new My Mind's Eye layout!"

Ok ~ so I took some liberties there.  :) 

I've been having so much fun with the new My Mind's Eye Haunted line!  I made both of these layouts this week using lots of colorful Distress Ink, along with Prima and Petaloo goodies.

I used kind of a collage technique with both pages and added TONS of crystals (all by hand) on the second page.

I used the new Happy Hauntings cartridge by Cricut to make the photo frames for both layouts.

I also enjoyed using lots of my Vintage style goodies (I have a tendency to hoard them).

Hope these two pages give you lots of ideas!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting!

XOXO

Gen

Basic Grey Oliver Page Kit

I've been having lots of fun with the Basic Grey Oliver line lately.  I bought the card kit, collection pack and page kit for the line! 

This is the first Basic Grey page kit I've used and I'm really happy with it!  It was super easy to use and included lots of goodies ~ from rub-ons to chipboard!  The only items I added were thread (I did some sewing throughout), ink and buttons.

It was a fun afternoon project to do with my sister, too!  We each bought a kit and had a quick craft day together. 

I'm so glad that Basic Grey started selling page kits this year.  I've been a fan of their card kits for a long time, too.  I'm excited to see what they come up with next!