scrappin' Girlfriends

Have you missed us?

Last Saturday morning while singing "Leavin' on a Jet Plane" Lisa and I left the cold and gray of Idaho for the sunshine and vitamin D of Southern California and our mega shopping trip to CHA...home of all things crafty.

We were greeted by Palm trees, fountains and warm sunny day.  Although we miss those we left behind it was nice to have breakfast outside on the patio and walk two blocks from our hotel to the show without saying the words...."Dang it's cold. I think I froze my beak."

Once inside we acquired our tickets...

walked to the far end of the venue....and made ready to dash to our first destination...Advantus and Tim Holtz.  The truth is that I do not dash.  I walk...sometimes I walk briskly but I do not dash.  Also I had foolishly worn a brand new pair of sandals.  These devil sandals were already buggin' me so a brisk walk was the best I could muster.

We arrived at Advantus behind eight other women to make a darling necklace.  I waited in line while Lisa placed our order with Tim Holtz as well as Cosmo Cricket.  Both lines rock my world and it was wonderful to catch up with old friends.  By the time she was done with her job it was time to create.  I love my job!

Next stop was Ranger.  Lisa and I visited with Wendy Vecchi then got to work ordering new Tim Holtz stains, distress pads, and of course all the new distress pens.  I cannot tell you how perfect these pens are for making beautiful cards, tags, canvases and so much more!  I am more than excited I am over the moon. 

I also had to take in the Ranger Designer Challenge.  I love this because every year they ask well known artists and designers to create something with a specific set of products and every year the variety of work astounds me.  These are 3 of my favorites.  Tim H., Paula Cheney and Debi Adams.  There were many others but frankly this "high speed internet" at the hotel is taxing my patience so I will post them later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Ranger it was a walk to 7 gypsies, Canvas Corp and Tattered Angels. 

WE CAME, WE SHOPPED, WE ORDERED, WE RAWK!

You will notice I have stopped trying to add pics...I will expire before I can get them all up but I promise a long picture filled post when I actually have "high speed internet".

The whole day was a frenzy of shopping and viewing new product.

You can expect to see in addition to the previously mentioned lines

G45---to die for!

Jillybean Soup

October Afternoon

Melissa Frances

Heidi Swapp - a real treat

Margie Romney

BAzziLL

Doodlebug

Little Yellow Bicycle

Christy Tomlinson She Art

Pink Paisley

Bo Bunny

Prima

Maya Road

and many more.  We are finding new companies, new products and little hidden gems all over the show!  It is perfect!

As for the shoes...they rubbed two blisters on each foot and almost crippled me.  I walked back to hotel barefoot rather than endure the pain and I will be sending them back to CROCS and asking for my money back.

Love to all!

michele

Girlfriends Goodies

Lisa and I are feeling very Valentine-ish.  So much so we are creating cards kits and premade cards for this time of year. 

Premade cards are available at $2.25 each and Card kits are available from $8 - $15.  We think you will really enjoy these little kits as much as we enjoyed creating them

Kiss Kit - $8

Lisa's Valentine Kit is too SWEET for words!  She created these cards with a treat on every one!  Just fill the tubes with your favorite valentine candy (pink m&m's are the favorite around here)  The kit come with 6 cards per kit.  They are all precut and ready to assemble.  The kit is packaged in a cute little burlap bag with a Valentine Fabric bow. $15

We love our Mrs Cavanaugh's Chocolates so much we brought them back in for Valentines Day.  These boxed chocolates are truly delightful.  Also available for a very limited time are the immensley popular Petite Sweet and Sour Hearts.  They are only available through February so get them while you can.

Our new Valentine Layout is now available at the shop.  It is called BeMine and is absolutely adorable.  Love the papers from Pinecone Press. 

$17.50

 

We received our samples of the 6 new Bo Bunny lines for Winter 2012 today.  They are adorable!  Rather than keeping them for ourselves we have decided to give them away.  Everytime you make a purchase at Girlfriends until February 13th sign your receipt and put it in the jar. We will draw a winner for the entire collection on the 14th!  We think you will love this prize package and we may even have a little something extra for two other lucky gals! 

Well, that is it for today.  I have rambled on enough and I am sure they are wondering where I am on pinterest!  We love our Girlfriends and we hope you have a great week!

always,

michele & lisa

planning ahead...

I have been giving some thought to a new workshop in March and I finally think I know what I want to do.

I think I would like to create a class called "burlap and lace".  I have an idea this could be epic.  Just sayin'

Is there anyone out there would like to play with us sometime in March?

always,

michele

(the picture is not the project we will be making for this workshop.  I am still thinking about that...hmmmmm.)

share!

Lisa and I have been doing some thinking.  We spent a week cleaning and clearing out.  Now we have room for new layouts on the wall.  So I was thinking to myself...

"self...what if we ask our Girlfriends if they would like to share some of their beautiful work on our walls?"

So I answered myself..."I think that is a great idea.  Let's ask."

That is how some of my best ideas begin...I know you are beginning to wonder where this is going.  It is going out to YOU!

If you would like to share your layouts in the shop we would LOVE to share them with all our Girlfriends.  Just bring in one or more single page layouts to the shop and we will display them for 2 months with your name on your work. 

Want to join in the fun. Just let us know and we will reserve a space for you on our walls.  You can call (734-8592) or email (michele@scrappingirlfriends.com) or comment here.  We have never done this before so we are hoping it will be as much fun as we think it will be.

always,

michele

You wanted to see more...

A little bird told me it wasn't fair to tease them with a sample sale when they live so far away.

So Sorry.

Here are some pictures of our sale cupboard full of samples and a couple of addition images of individual projects.  There is still plenty left and we would be thrilled to ship it anywhere you want!

Am I forgiven, little bird?

I have also worked on this website today so check out the calendar for more workshops coming in February.  It is really wonderful to be a Girlfriend!