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Make Your Own 3D Rosette Flowers

Genevieve Speegle
Wanna make some fun, 3D embellishments?
No special glasses required ~ these babies just POP with layers!
Here are the materials needed:
*scissors
*pop up adhesive
*glue gun
*rhinestones
*card stock
*images
*Storybook and Plantin Cricut cartridges
First, cut out the images you want to use (you can use digital collages, or even just punch out sections of pretty paper).  I cut mine as 2 inch circles.
Next, use your scallop icon in your Storybook cartridge to cut out a black layer 2.5 inches for behind your image.
I used the flower icon (shown below) from the Plantin cartridge to make my flower layers.  I cut one about 3.25 inches and then a black layer about 3.75 inches.
When they are cut, simply fold each layer in 1/2 (folding toward you) so that the edges of each flower petal stand up.  Do that with both your patterned paper and the black flowers.
Using foam squares, layer the flower sections together.
After hot-gluing your image to your scallop layer, add rhinestones.  I heat-set mine with a Tulip heat tool.
Now you can add them to your flowers with foam adhesive.
Simple as that! 
These are fabulous to use on scrapbook pages, cards, frames and invitations.  They make adorable party favors and cupcake toppers too!
You can check out my listing for these puppies, too, if you’d like to purchase some for yourself.
http://www.gspeegle.etsy.com/
Enjoy, and happy crafting!
xoxo
Genevieve
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Springtime Fairies Card Class

Genevieve Speegle

I do believe in fairies, I do, I DO!

Welcome to my whimsical fairy greeting card class.  Lots of layers, banners, and Vintage inking make these wonderful pieces of art one-of-a-kind.

 Come and craft with me on Sunday, March 20 from 1-3pm.

The class is $25 ~ call and reserve your seat today!

Scrappin’ Time 702-898-7414


5915 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 106


Las Vegas, NV 89119

 Love the cards, but can’t make it to a class? Call or stop by the store for kits!

Make these unique greetings from home!

Thanks so much! Hope to see you there!

xoxo

Genevieve

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Avast, Ye Scurvy Dogs!

Genevieve Speegle
Yar! 
Our weather be good, so we decided to set out on a treasure hunt!
Me mateys and I followed the clues throughout the house…er…island to discover the wooden treasure box buried in the sandbox…er…exotic sand dunes.
Me first mate, Jackson and his swash-buckling cousins had so much fun with the adventure. 
The candy and gold chocolate bounty were enough to keep ’em happy until they sailed off to bed that night.
{smile}
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Birds of a Feather Card Class

Genevieve Speegle
Birds (especially peacocks) are SO in right now!
They have a timeless beauty and these special cards are going to be perfect for ANY occasion!

                                          

Each unique card has been created with the bright colors of springtime.
I especially love the soft teal and yellow.
 We’ll be using lots of fun new techniques, too, such as glitter embossing.

Come and craft with me on Sunday, March 6 from 1-3pm. 
The class is $25 ~ call and reserve your seat today!
Scrappin’ Time 702-898-7414
5915 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 106
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Love the cards, but can’t make it to a class?  Call or stop by the store for kits! 
Make these unique greetings from home!
Thanks so much!  Hope to see you there!
xoxo
Genevieve









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More Chic Than Shabby

Genevieve Speegle
I love the shabby chic lifestyle! 
It makes me feel all warm and squishy just walking through an Anthropologie shop!  I run my hands along the silky soft quilts and smell the sweet fragrance of roses on each paper and twine wrapped soap. 
Working on shabby chic inspired greeting cards makes me feel that way too.  It gives me the cottage fix I’m looking for from time to time.  I love to see the way that a person’s eyes seem to soften and a tiny sigh escapes when holding one of my pink, glittery greetings.  That’s the feeling I want to inspire.
Stop by my Etsy shop to see all these fun, whimsical greetings, plus lots more! These are perfect for any occasion and are also great for framing (this one would make a lovely gift in a shadow box).
♥♥SALE at my Etsy shop♥♥ ~ FREE U.S. SHIPPING when you purchase 5+ cards!

                                              (Shipping charges will be refunded after checkout)


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Has Christmas Gone to the Dogs?

Genevieve Speegle
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
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Happy Birthday, Honey!

Genevieve Speegle
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).
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Critter Christmas Card Class!

Genevieve Speegle
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!
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Cookie Swap Bucket

Genevieve Speegle
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