Sold Out!

 

Our Configuration Box workshop for this weekend has completely sold out! No surprise there as Lisa has created one of the most fun projects ever for Girlfriends! If you ordered a kit or if you will not be able to attend this workshop please call the shop at 734-8592 to make payment arrangements. We have a large waiting list and any kits left unpaid will go to gals on that waiting list. Thanks for your continued support! And Happy Hauntings from Lisa and Michele.

 

 

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life{365}

 We started a journey through the year in January with a series of exclusive kits called life{365}.  I thought it would be nice since we only have three months left in the year to take you on a little life{365} retrospective.

I also want to let you know we will be doing an all new

January

life{365} series two

starting in January 2014.  We are taking sign-ups already so be sure to get your name on the list.

 

January 2012



February 2012

March 2012

April 2012

 

 

May 2012

 

June 2012

 

July 2012

 

August 2012

September 2012

Club member freebee!

 

 

We are so excited about our Altered Book class this Saturday at 11am. If you are registered for this class please be sure to bring the following:
Paper trimmer
bone folder
adhesive
stapler
needle with large eye...
chalk pad or other ink for edges
paper punch
If you have a Zutter Bind-it-All please bring it!
25 sheets of paper...double sided papers work best.
Class begins at 11 am. 

Please be ready to have fun!

always,

Lisa and Michele



Our Calendar has Changed!

From time to time we have to change our calendar...that is why I am always reluctant to write on a calendar....I don't like to cross out my changes so I try to keep it in my head and on a slip of paper in my hand.
This is all a lead in to the reality of this post....A Change is Coming!

SEPTEMBER
14th...Altered Book (no change here!)
21st...Scrappers Garage Sale in the shop...(CHANGE)
28th...Haunted House Workshop...(CHANGE)
OCTOBER
5th...Halloween File Folder Book (NEW!)
12th...Halloween Configuration Book (NEW!)
19th...Halloween Altered Book (NEW!)
26th...Witches Luncheon

Configuration Book October 12th

File Folder Book October 5th

Haunted House September 28th

Inside Configuration Book

 

Every workshop has space available at this time...no promises if you wait!

Call the shop at 734-8592 to reserve your place in any of our workshops.

 

We are still looking for gals who want to put their gently loved scrapping supplies in our Scrappers Garage Sale.  If you are interested in participating please call the shop at 734-8592....the more the merrier!

always,

Lisa and michele

Friends support Friends...

Lisa and I have a friend in the scrapbooking industry...many of you may recognize her name, some of you will recognize her face...most of you will recognize the beautiful papers and embellishments she creates for us to use to make lovely keepsakes, home décor and more.

This is Teresa Collins and her sweet husband Tyler...they are going through a journey through cancer.  Teresa revealed on her blog that her husband Ty has non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.  It is a very aggressive and fast moving cancer and Ty is receiving treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City Utah.  To read their story go to Teresa's blog at http://www.teresacollins.typepad.com/
Lisa and I have known Teresa for many years.  We have carried her product in the shop and still do.  She is one of the truly kind spirits in this world.  She is open and honest and kind.  We have grown to love her.

We share this with you in the hope that those of you who are inclined to do so will keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  There is always hope where there is faith.

To Teresa,
We are here for you.
always,
Lisa and Michele

  Today I finished the Life{365} bonus layouts.  This kit is available for life {365} members only. This kit will be available in September along with your regular monthly kit.  For the life {365} members who have been with us from the beginning this kit is FREE! If you started later the kit is available for you to purchase.

 

Just a little challenge for today~ I have been playing with the embossed Distress Cardstock from Core-dinations lately.  In fact I have been playing with it a lot!  I must say I love it and I love the way my layouts turn out.

I would love to see what you are doing with these amazing papers.  Want to share?

I do have a little tip for you when using the sandables,

Change your sandpaper between colors because the colors do transfer with the sandpaper.  I like my little hand held Tim Holtz sander or a sanding block (like the ones manicurists use).

What ever you do just enjoy getting scrappy!

always,

michele

 

what's new?



 

I know if you are a reader of this blog you know I have designed a set of four layouts to honor our 4 legged friends and that I will be teaching the techniques used in these layouts in a workshop Saturday August 17th at 11:00 am.

 

I want to tell you just a little about the process of creating these layouts.

First you have to have an idea!

(dog days of summer was my idea)

Then you find your papers and embellishments. 

The papers were easy-ish.  The pet papers all come from Canvas Corp and are dog themed.  Easy so far but as I looked at the papers laying on my work top I realized immediately I wanted color..so I put this color and that color with my papers to add a pop!  I love red, red is a classic color addition to any neutral layout. 

In looking for the perfect red papers to go on the layout I went to our Christmas section.  Now I know to some people this may sound strange but really RED is a CHRISTMAS color and what better place to look.  Besides I knew we had just received the most beautiful red and kraft Christmas papers designed by our dear friend Margie Romney Aslett for Bazzill Paper Co.

They are wintery/Christmas-y but some were neutral enough to go perfectly on the layouts.

 

So here is the end result of one of the layouts! 

Look not for the obvious choices when choosing papers for your scrapbooking....look in the unlikely places too!  I think it will be the beginning of a wonderful adventure!

 

IN OTHER NEWS!.....

 

TERESA COLLINS' PAPERS and EMBELLISHMENTS FOR HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS ARE NOW IN STOCK AT GIRLFRIENDS!

These collections are to die for!  We have picked the best of the best from the many scrapbooking companies!  I hope you like them too!

always,

michele