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Giny Cortes-Rosario
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
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I loved today's "Inspiration Wednesday" on Thursday! Great techniques, great use colors, simple but "inventive"! Thanks for sharing!
BTW--- do you have those big silver clips for sale on your on-line store?
inspiration wednesday + video
sometimes i am distracted by shiny things...today it was a palette knife! i love the places my inspiration journal takes me! watch the video... inspiration wednesday 6.23.11 from donna downey on Vimeo. supplies used: inspiration journal gesso palette knife cobalt teal - Golden fluid acrylic ...
I hope you get your lens back soon and thanks for sharing your space. Have a GREAT weekend!
There's so much going on right now...how about an update?
Ok...good news...bad news. Let's start with the bad. I broke my favorite camera lens & need to send it out for repair. I get an error (& it won't let me take pics) in certain lighting. Really weird, and extremely annoying. Hoping they can fix it, since I miss shooting with it. Ok, the go...
Unity Stamps + Simple Stories = LOVE
The ULTIMATE Simple Stories & Unity Stamp Giveaway!!
Finally!! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Simple Stories and Unity Stamp Co. co-branded stamps are here!! I think you'll agree that these are pretty amazing stamp sets - we wanted to create Simple Stories stamps that were not only stylish and functional, but complemented...
It was an amazing weekend! I even grabbed myself some of that Authentique goodness as it flew across the VIP room and landed right in front of me where it was meant to be! Loved seeing you again and Thank You for your kind words. They mean more than you can imagine! You are one SWEET girl! I am really looking forward to seeing the complete line at a store near me! Have a great weekend!
Que Bueno...
I must have said that like a thousand times last weekend... i am not bi-lingual... not even sure if that's how you spell it? LOL to say the least... but it means Good... right? ha ha. Last weekend I had the utmost pleasure to attend one of the most FUN scrapbooking events ever. last year was ju...
Not in this lifetime would I have seen the spelling mistake, I'm aka--- the worst speller, but as I say "I have other gifts".
; )I loved the video and seeing the PanPastel in use. Looking into the 101 class and using the set I bought at the Puerto Rico Scrapobook Events. It was GREAT seeing you again and I was very Honored to have been picked by you for the Layout portion of the Iron Edition. Too Much Fun, for sure!!! Hope to see you soon, maybe @ SPARK No.3 in the fall!
inspiration wednesday + video
this is what happends when your head just isnt in it! inspiration wednesday 6.15.11 from donna downey on Vimeo. supplies used: inspiration journal pan pastels bright yellow green bright yellow green shade sooft tools sponge tar gel hollyhock foam stamp titanium white airbrush paint "vinta...
See you later today!
No more procrastinating. True Scrap!
If I was hanging out for a weekend of full-on inspiration, 12 amazing teachers, 12 classes and virtual make n takes, but I couldn't get to any events, TRUE SCRAP might be the event I'd choose. You don't have to leave home, heck you could even stay in your jammies if you want. Tune in for the...
Can't wait! I have an original Silhouette and look forward to your class! Have a great weekend!
Sneak Peeks Of My True Scrap Class
I'm so excited about my class!! All the teachers are checking out our virtual classrooms for True Scrap (classes run: April 7 - 9) and I think it's really going to be cool to have the interaction with everyone who will be attending class...and for those of you who got the option to watch the cl...
I really like your "e"-layout and I remember the day you went to Star Mill... It was during Spark and I recall how excited you were to have visited such a neat place.
I'm addicted to the letter E!
I don't know what it is as I've grown older (especially considering I didn't like my name when I was a kid), but I have gotten more & more attached to the letter E! When I was in Utah last year I saw this "E" at Star Mill and totally wanted it, but ended up leaving it behind. Boo hoo. {click on...
Thank you!!! Gracias!!! I am doing the “HAPPY DANCE”!!!
True Scrap Winner!!
I used random.org to pick a winner and congratulations goes to.... she won a spot ($97 value) at the True Scrap online scrapbooking & photography event! Congrats!!
All these great teachers in one place! Very Cool! Thanks for a chance to win!
Want to win a FREE spot to True Scrap???
I'm giving away one spot (valued at $97)! Here are ways to enter to win.... Comment here on this post about what part of True Scrap you're looking forward to. Copy & paste this to Twitter or Facbook: "Enter to win a FREE spot to True Scrap (http://bit.ly/hMMPUH) here ---> http://erinbassett.c...
Congrats Debbie!
And The Giveaway Goes To...
Post #54 - Debbie Rozenkranz!! Congratulations on winning a spot in Celine's new online class, woohoo! Please email me your information at [email protected] and we will send your prize out to you right away.
This sounds like fun... thanks for the chance to win!
Sponsor Spotlight & Giveaway: Green Frog Studio
I have a Monday morning treat for for all you readers! My friend, Celine Navarro from The Green Frog Studio, is starting a NEW, online class! She created Colorful Designs especially for the scrapbooker who is looking for fresh designs and who loves color!! Want more designs on your layouts? ...
Erin:
Thanks for sharing your list! When you do make plans to travel out of North America, please consider Puerto Rico!
-g
PS- In June is the Puerto Rico Scrapbook Event, hint, hint ;)
10 Things about Erin Bassett
This week on the Imaginisce blog we're sharing 10 things about each one of the designers.....and here's mine! Be sure to leave a comment below & on the Imaginisce blog to enter to win! I'm so happy to continue on with the Imaginisce Design Team this year! -I'm truly blessed to be able to do so...
I really like this project and my friend Elaine is going to LOVE it!
Faux Metal Embossing
Ok, technically it's not faux since we're using tin foil which is metal...however, this is a really easy (and cheap!!) way to get the look of pricey embossed metal. I taught this technique for the "Friday Night Technique Tag" at Remember When this past Friday and Karla filmed it for the st...
I LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing!
quick & easy photo calendar
With the holidays quickly on their way, ideas for quick, easy, but yet meaningful handmade gifts are something that is on my list of things to do. One of the things that I have done in the past is to make custom calendars digitally for family (ex. here's the one I made in 2009.) This year with a...
I LOVE Lisa's jewelry! Thanks for a chance to win, good luck everyone and have a great weekend!
Giveaway!!!
We have an Awesome Giveaway today from jewelry designer extraordinaire: Lisa Leonard! Take a minute to chec k out the amazing pieces on her site. They are all customizable… and personalize-able and PERFECT! Any and everyone would LOVE any of these beauties! Lisa is giving away NOT ONE, but 2...
Erin:
Thanks for sharing what you made @ Inspiration Unlimited. I LOVE all the projects, especially the House of 3! If you get a chance visit Paper Crafts Magazine on Facebook and check out my friends and I celebrating World Card Day in Puerto Rico this past Sunday.
Talk to you soon. –g
PS- I owe you the luggage tag pic.
Video Recap: Inspiration Unlimited 2010
Here it is! My video of all the projects we worked on at Inspiration Unlimited the last weekend of September. I love that most of my projects are almost done....they're at the stage where they're close enough done that it wont take long to finish, but I can also add some of my own doo-dads and...
Went on over to the Tattered Angel Blog and saw the tutorial. I will definitively be making this luggage tag! Will let you know how it comes out… Thanks Erin for the GREAT idea!
Tattered Angles: Luggage Tag
Here's the new luggage tag I made for my art supply bag...the full tutorial on how to make it is on the Tattered Angles site, so hop on over there if you want to see how I made it. Supplies:Tattered Angles -Rockin' Royalty Cut-Out (tag), Tattered Textures Stamp, Framed Font (frame), Fanciful...
Just this past week I visited Utah from Puerto Rico and I would have to say I really enjoyed taking pictures of the beautiful mountains and natural beauty of this unique state. Thanks for the great giveaway, I would love to win the Chantilly CityStrap for my new camera! -g
PS- Loved the show last night! I just finished downloading my Phantom Phone Wall Paper and it's SUPER cool! Also, It was a pleasure meeting you last weekend @ Los Hermanos Restaurant even thought it was just for a second! (*when my husband and I walked in to meet Nancy) Spark was incredible and I hope that in the future I will get a chance to take a class with you! ;)
welcome 'city straps'...
so i am a big, big fan of the comfy and oh, so...stylish camera straps!! i mean, holy cow, there is a huge difference when you wear one on your camera- it' really saves your neck! City Straps is NEW... and they had a ton of straps to choose from at Creative Escape- they even gave me enough strap...
Loved the show last night! I just finished downloading my Phantom Phone Wall Paper and it's SUPER cool! -g
PS- It was a pleasure meeting you last weekend @ SPARK, I really enjoyed your class!
Webshow Wednesday's...
are always so much fun....wouldn't you agree? And tonight was no exception. I think all of the projects shown were so inspiring! And here is a little recap of the cards and rings of mine that Heidi and Rhonna showed: Supply List: Cards - Stickles, Wild Honey Distress In...
Sending ALL the inspiration possible your way! Have a great one!
Getting my Spark on today...
Last year's Spark was amazing...I was so happy with what we did, with what we had...Nothing but a desire to create a beautiful inspiring event...This year will be no different...What we have is a desire to create an amazing event with fabulous, inspiring classes, great food and a venue that kno...
Janet- These layouts are just BEAUTIFUL! Last week I was unable to log on to the class, it just would not connect??? : ( But I appreciate your post. I will try again this week. g
PS-Can’t wait to meet you @ SPARK!!!
Webshow Wednesday's...
are always so much fun. I get inspired just seeing the other girls layouts and projects and seeing the feedback that everyone gives. As promised here are some close ups of my layouts and a card that we didn't show...oops! These are the thank you cards I did for Blakely's party: ...
So sorry for you loss, my prayer are with you, your friends and family. Aaron RIP.
Remembering...
The first time I met Aaron I remember thinking what an amazing smile he had...Dark hair, dark eyes and the most adorable dimples when he smiled...When he smiled you could feel it...You could see his smile in his eyes... My relationship with Aaron wasn't complicated...He knew just how muc...
This is going to be FUN!!!!
IT'S TONIGHT!!!
We will be giving away some Smooch Spritz from my new color collection tonight but you must be participating in the live chat to win! Leave your comments on the earlier post below or on this post and we will choose the winners from the comments from both posts. Smooches ~D~
I just LOVE this new collection!
Sneak Peek #1 - ele.ment.ary 4x6 Journaling Cards
Welcome to our first REAL sneak peek into our new Simple Stories ele.ment.ary school kit! Featured above are our beautiful, stylish and totally functional school years journaling cards. If you’ve used our signature Life Documented kit before you KNOW that these 4x6 journaling c...
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