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!

Free Shipping Weekend!

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend!

I'm planning on making lots more holiday cards (Halloween and Christmas are my favorite themes to work with!) and am looking to make more room in my shop.

Now through Tuesday night, receive FREE SHIPPING (U.S. and Canada) when you purchase at least 5 cards!

Stock up and let me send them to you on my dime!
(I'll refund you the shipping charges after checkout.)

You are welcome to shop at any of my card shops for the sale:

Etsy: http://www.gspeegle.etsy.com/
My Website: http://www.gensscrapbookkitchen.com/
ArtFire: http://www.artfire.com/users/BellaStitchery
eWillow: http://ewillow.com/storefront.php?id=93

Happy shopping and thank you SO much for supporting handmade!

XOXO
Genevieve

MOOvelous Card Collection

HEY you! HERD you were looking for some fabulous, funny Fall cards!

Each of these handmade greetings is embellished with a darling cow image from Primsy Doodle Designs and is accompanied by a matching stamp with funny cow pun from C.C. Designs! These are terrific cards to have on hand, as they are sure to bring a smile to someone’s face!

We’ll be designing with Diamond Glaze, shimmery ribbon and lots of flowers. We’ll even be making a great tri-fold style card. There are lots of surprises in store, so sign up quickly, as space is limited.

Sunday, September 19


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 and 3D foam adhesive).

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

5915 South Eastern Avenue #106

to reserve your seat ~ space is VERY limited!

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!!

"Tweet" Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Cheryl in Pittsburgh!  she is the lucky winner of my latest giveaway, thanks to  http://www.random.org/

Thank you so much to all who entered!  I look forward to providing lots more blog candy giveaways soon...

XOXO

Genevieve

P.S. Cheryl, I didn't see an email address attached to your comment, so please contact me within 3 days to claim your goodies. Otherwise, I'll re-draw the winning name.

Back to School with Hello Kitty

My niece is starting the 4th grade tomorrow and I wanted to make her a special back to school card.

She loves Hello Kitty and I found this great SVG file for those of you who use Sure Cuts a Lot with your Cricut.  I added red glitter to her bow using Martha Stewart's Garnet glitter and some Ranger Glossy Accents. 

I also hand-cut the pencil and paper from the Cosmo Cricket "The Boyfriend" line of cardstock.

I used lots of sold cardstock and white ink to make the card itself look like a chalk board.

I'm off to see her now ~ hope she likes it!

1,000 Sheets of Paper Giveaway!

WOW!  Be sure to check out A Thousand Sheets of Paper's website for this amazing giveaway!

http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/08/1000-sheets-for-thousand-sheets.html

School Has Never Been So Fun!

I've seen the isles full of rainbow-colored folders and matching highlighters make their way into the grocery stores.  You know what that means ~ school days are just around the corner!

Even though my little guy is still too young for school, I've been getting into the spirit of things with a darling collection of classroom-inspired pin-up cards.

These are the perfect gift for a teacher (probably one you know vs. your 2nd grader's instructor), new graduate or college student.

School has never been so much fun!

FELT You Might Like These Card Class ~ September 5

Join me at Scrappin' Time on Sunday, September 5 from 1-3pm

A full pack of Basic Grey Felties will be here on September 5th to greet you! Let’s get busy crafting, shall we?

Each unique card has been created with the warmth of a September evening in mind. I love making cards into one-of-a-kind shapes, so we’ll be making one of the greetings into a purse and another one into an octagon with hand-stitched elements!

Sunday, September 5

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) and a needle for sewing).

Call the store at 702-898-7414 or stop by:
5915 South Eastern Avenue #106

to reserve your seat ~ space is VERY limited!

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). Just pick it up and scrap at your leisure!!

Here comes one "TWEET" Giveaway!

Thank you to all my Twitter FALLowers! 

This autumn-inspired giveaway was put together with you in mind!

This giveaway is open to anyone in the world and the lucky winner will be drawn by a random number generator on August 27.

This yummy box is full of fabulous fall and Halloween paper (including lots of goodies from Basic Grey, Imaginisce and the NEW Graphic 45 Vintage Alice Hallowe'en line!), flowers, ribbon, lace, leaves, wood embellishments, stickers, die-cuts, transparencies and more!

To enter, simply:

*become a follower of my blog (if you aren't already)

*mention this giveaway on either your blog, Facebook or Twitter

*leave a comment here, along with your email so that I may contact you when you win

Good luck, and as always, happy crafting!