designers

Mini Calendars

I am loving these mini calendars they have at the shop. So simple and easy. Go check them out.

I am also supper excited to be teaching next month. I hope to see you there. 

Crystal

I'm Teaching!!!!!!!

So excited!!! Girlfriends has asked me to teach my Shoot for the Stars book in July. This book was soooo much fun to make and I am looking forward to sharing with you. Check out the photos that have been previously posted or if you would like to see it in person go to the shop, they have it on display. I'm looking forward to seeing you there.

Hugs,

Crystal

*Soiree*

I don't know about you, but up here in Carey it has been a very gloomy winter!  I'm ready for some sunshine and warmth!  However, I think winter is here for a little while longer. *sigh*  If you are feeling the same winter blahs as well, I have a remedy for you (no, it's not going to a tanning salon)!  House of 3 & Pink Paislee's Soiree!  Ooooooo.....Aaaahhhh!

                  

Isn't it loverly?  This paper is so delicious to cut and work with as well.  The paper is double sided and the designs are beautiful!  Michele sent me home with 1 sheet of each paper and I was able to make 2 12x12 layouts, and a banner.  I still have enough left over to make some cards as well.  One layout is a party theme, but one the second layout I made a page of my girls playing in the water. What do ya think?

                    

                  
I loved working with this collection so much.....it is so versatile and it is a definite help with those winter blahs.  So head on over and have Lisa and Michele set you up with some Soiree, grab some chocolate and start creating!

~Melissa 

            

Projects, projects, and more projects!!! LOVE IT!!!

 

I am loving how Lisa & Michele are keeping me busy with lots of projects. If you haven't been in lately stop by and check it out. I am in love with their Fancy Pants papers, Teresa Collins, Creative Imaginations, and too many others to mention. I have also been excited to see all the new samples displayed around the shop. I love the inspiration that I get from seeing what the other design team members are creating for the displays. If you haven't seen them you're missing out. I would love to hear if there are any projects that you are working on or would like to see displayed in the store? Hope to hear from you soon.

 

Crystal

Me, messy??.....nah!

 
Are you a messy scrapper?  When I start a project or pagemy space is organized and tidy.  However, as the creative process develops I find my work space getting smaller and smaller!!  Sometimes I call a timeout and try and re-group but I have to admit that the caos is part of the process I enjoy.   What are some tips and tricks that you have in keeping things tidy?  Or, do you enjoy it as part of the process as I do?  Either way I hope that you are taking the opportunity to spread your creative wings and get those memories documented before they are forgotten.  I'm gonna be brave and share some photos of my past creating messes....ahem processes!

 

Both of these photos are of Valentine creativity at it's best!  Can't wait to hear from ya!

Melissa

WOOHOO! I'm teaching at Girlfriends!

Hi! 

This is Neva & I am so excited.  Lisa & Michele have asked me to teach a workshop in April!  I brought in my sample for the shop and they liked it so much they want me to teach the workshop!

 

Thanks girls for believing in me!

Neva

 

 

crystal creates...

 
Lisa and I have taken to waiting for the UPS man everyday.  Well maybe waiting is the wrong word...STALKING is probably more accurate.

One of the things we are waiting for is October Afternoon to arrive.  We are in love with this line and I was blessed to be given samples of the papers to give to our designers to create some samples for the shop.  Crystal Spackman was given ROCKET AGE to play with...she ROCKED the line!

 
 
Check out this amazing mini album she created!  (click to enlarge images) I am so in love with it I may have to ask her to teach this as a class in the shop!

But that was just not enough for her she also gave us two amazing layouts to grace our walls!

 
 
We gave her a whole bag of goodies to take home and create with so we will just have to wait and see what she does next!

always,

lisa and michele

Hello! My name is Aislinn Crane and I am a new member of the Design Team at one of my favorite stores: Scrappin Girlfriends!!! I am so grateful for this opportunity to meet new people, learn new techniques, and create with some of the BEST.  I always look forward to go into the shop because I know I will get inspired by all the beautiful and wonderful projects and chat with some of the nicest women.  You always leave the shop feeling happy, accepted, and inspired. I am proud to become a part of this family!  Thank you for this opportunity. I am thrilled to meet the other designers and learn many things from them as well!

{timeless} by melissa squires

 

We have brought in many new lines this year and one of my favorites is Timeless by Teresa Collins.  I gave Melissa some of the papers and some of our new ribbons and the beautiful blingage by Teresa and told her to use her massive creativity to make a piece of art!

 
These are some of the elements in the book Melissa created.  (click on the image to make it larger).  I think you will see that some of the wonderful elements are something you can use to create your own masterpiece!

Melissa far surpassed anything I imagined.  It is absolutely beautiful and if you have the chance please come by the shop to get a hands on look at it for yourself.  This line is one of the most beautiful we have ever had in the shop an I think you will find that you will want it for yourself.

Thanks Melissa!  I am in awe again!

always,

michele

Holla!

 
 Hey there ladies!  My name is Melissa Squires!  I am one of the newbies to this amazing design team and I am feeling a little intimidated! (to say the least)  I am super excited for this opportunity however, and I can't wait to see how I can improve my creativity throughout the year.  I come from a long line of creative people, but it wasn't until scrapbooking really took off that I found my creative niche.  Here is a small list of things that inspire me to help you get to know me a little better!

Great Packaging~ How many of us have bought something that had great packaging even though we didn't really need it??? I know your out there!

Vintage Jewelry~ Need I say more? I mean, really!

Family~The five little people that call me "Mom" make me super inspired.....and tired!

Ribbon~The stuff just makes me happy!!

You~I love creative people!

There are many more things that inspire me and I will be sharing them with you along our journey together this year!!  I have to give a big shout out to Lisa and Michele for letting my tag along with them this year!  They have the biggest hearts and I love 'em so much!

~Melissa