Gogo Girl Scrapbooking

Just Add Water Kit

Hi Ladies,

                I can't wait to head to the beach and take some photo's so that I can fill up my "Just add water" mini book. Our "Just Add Water" kit will have you thinking about hot Summer days, sinking your toes into the warm sand, swaying palm trees, fresh ocean breezes, and good times with family or friends. This mini album measures 6 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches and comes with 6 custom shaped chipboard pages.The flip flops for the front cover is one of our custom made dies that you will not find in stores. We have used the New "unchartered Waters" line by Glitz Design.  I love all the trendy colors and patterns in the papers. The bright blue, yellow and pink papers with the anchors and chevron prints make the pages pop! We've added a few new shapes including photo tabs, a palm tree, and a pull out photo card. You're going to love the real sea shell, starfish, and fishing net that are included with the kit. I found some great trinkets in LA including a metal anchor charm,  fish charms, and an anchor applique.  This kit comes pre cut, ready to assemble, and includes full color instructions for $36.00. I think it would make a great Keepsake for a trip or cruise as well.  Or even pictures of you and your honey at the beach.  Last year for mother's day we rode bikes at the beach, I just might have to do that again this year. Wishing you all a Happy Mother's Day!!!! I hope you are treated like a queen.

Happy Scrappin'

                      Traci

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$36.00  

Table Runner Idea

HI Everyone,

              I hope all of your Easter celebrations were a success.  I found this table runner idea on Pinterest and thought it was really cute so I decided to try it.  Well after the reaction I got today I would recommend it to you all.  I went through all my boxes of old photos and just pulled random photos of the guests who would be at breakfast this morning. All the photos were different sizes wallets, 4x6, 5x7, plus some random size from some old black and whites.  I took the whole pile of photos to Target and used their Rapid Scanner.  It scanned 250 photos in just a few minutes.  It took 2 CD's to put all the photos on disc's and cost around $9.00.  From there I went home and uploaded to my Costco Account.  I changed all the photos to black and white and added a torn edge border to the photos.  This was the most time consuming part because I edited each picture individually.  I am sure there is a way to have the whole order printed black and white I just didn't know how to do it.  The Torn Border Edge is only available online you cannot do it from the kiosk in the warehouse.  The Torn Border is an option when you go to check out.  Once your pictures are developed you are ready to go. It cost me $30.00 to develop around 250 photos (this is way more photos than you need).  I set my table so that I would know how much space I had in the middle of my table for the picture runner.  I put out the name cards so that I would know where each of my guests would be sitting.  Then just begin to lay down the photos.  I put photos of each guest ranging from baby photos, school pictures, graduations,weddings ect.  There were a few Guests that I did not have photos of (new boyfriends and girlfriends) for those guests I just put pictures of the person who brought them in front of their place setting. I just layed picture next to picture and some on top of each other so that none of the table cloth was showing in between the photos.  Originally I was going to tape the photos to each other and my mom talked me out of it.  She was right.  At the end of the afternoon the guests that wanted to take some photos got to. It ended up being a sweet gift that they got to take home with them. I did want to incorporate the cross and the Resurrection of Jesus.  So I went on the website heartlight.org and copied and pasted some images with scriptures on them.  I printed these images on photo paper and they were the only color photos in the table runner which made them stand out.  By the way, how I found those images was from watching the Chris Tomlin video on U Tube.  It is very powerful here is the link to watch it.

                   So now that you know how to make it let me tell you about the morning.  I was super excited for everyone to come and see the photos.  I did not tell any of my family I was doing this.  I even found some old pictures of my husband that I wanted to surprise him with.  I thought the table looked very nice with the flowers and candles. At first glance from across the room you wouldn't even notice the photo table runner.  So my siblings, the cousins, my kids all begin to arrive.  I am busy hopping around the kitchen trying to keep the food warm until all the guests arrive.  My sisters are warming cinnamon rolls, another is cutting strawberries for the waffles, my brother in law is opening champagne for some mimosa's things are busy.  After about 10-15 minutes things begin to settle and one of the cousins notices the photos.  She call's over somebody to come look.  Then another guest moves to look at the photos, and then another.  By the time I had all the food Laid out on the buffet I think every person except for my mom who was stuck at the waffle maker cooking her famous Belgium Waffles was at the table looking at the photos.  Everyone was talking and laughing so much so it was hard to get the room to settle down so that Grandpa could say Grace.  I cannot tell you how many times I heard some one say "Oh my Gosh look at this!". Even the guests that I did not have pictures of enjoyed seeing it. Everyone absolutely loved the idea.  Everyone was taking pictures with their phones and texting them to more friends or posting them on facebook.  There were a few guests that went home with a stack of photos. And I had to make promises to others that I would burn them copies of the CD's.  It was definitely worth the time it took. My Husband told me later that I could of left out the pictures of him in high school wearing a speedo for his swim meet.  I told him those were my favorite so I could show our kids how hot he was and of course still is!!LOL  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              

Man of the Hour

 

Good Morning and Happy Easter!!!!

My Table is set and there is lots of cooking to be done. I am expecting my Family of 24 people for breakfast this morning.  A huge blessing is that my parents just got into town on friday from Idaho.  My mother is a wonderful cook and a huge help at family gatherings like these.  The one thing I will have to put up with the entire time she is here is listening to my children tell me "Grandma's cooking is so much better than yours".  She just loves it.  I did do a special table setting this morning and I plan to share it with you later on today.  It incorporates a table runner made out of photos an idea I found on Pinterest.  Right now I'd like to show you our latest Gogo Girl Scrapbooking Kit. It is called "Man of the Hour" and it would be great for a Fathers Day gift or a male Graduation gift.  I used the New Fancy Pants "Swagger" Line.  I have not used Fancy Pants paper before but when I saw this line at CHA I had to have it. This masculine paper line features Top Hats, and Gentleman touches throughout the book. It has all those adorable mustache's in the paper and embellishments that are so trendy right now. There are some great phrases like "it's not the men in my life. it's the life in my men, He has Swagger, Live the life you've imagined, go confidently in the direction of your dreams and more.   We have packed  it full of fun embellishments from the Silver pocket watch on the front cover, Tim Holtz trinkets, and all kinds of goodies.  The last page features a real tie.  You may purchase the kit with or without the tie. I figured there are probably a lot of you who have an old tie in the closet that your man does not wear any more. The kit includes the Swagger Ephemera pack, 12x12 Banner Die cits, and 12x12 Swagger Strips. You can pre-order today the kits will begin shipping on Tuesday. I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and enjoy the remembrance of our Risen Lord and Savior.

Happy Easter,

                 Traci

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost is $40.00 with Tie, $38.00 without

 

Choose Tie Option

With Tie $40.00 USD Without Tie $38.00 USD

Recipe File

Hi Ladies,

           Most of you should of received your Family favorites kit by now. Here is the Download Recipe cards for family favorites kit.  If you have any problems downloading the file you can email me and I can send it directly to you.  This week I am getting started on my Gentleman's book called Man of the hour.  I am using Fancy Pants " Swagger" line.  It has all kinds of top hats and Mustache's which are so trendy right now.  I may head down to the thrift store to see if I can find any ties to incorperate into my book as well.   

Happy Scrappin'

                Traci

Family Favorites Recipe book

 

            If you enjoy cooking than this is the kit for you.  Our Family favorite recipe book is a must have in every kitchen.  On the front cover is a mini wire whisk, crochet doilie, sunflowers, a tim Holtz mini pin with a tag that says family favorites.  If you are one of the first to order I will also include a mini rolling pin for the front cover.  This kit is jammed packed with goodies like a vintage recipe from Fannie Farmer's cook book, a replicated blue chip stamp and a measurement conversion chart.  To make it extra special we have included 3 poems "Bless my little kitchen", "Recipe of friendship", and a "Recipe for Happy Days". I scored when I was shopping in LA for this kit. I found beautiful trims in the blue and deep rust colors that are found in the paper along with a mini gold spoon and fork (adorable)!! Some other unique touches are the mini gardening hat, mini clothes pin, and parsley sprig.  Included in your kit are the 12x12 French Country stickers, 12x12 Bon Appetit, 8x8 A La Carte, 8x8 Bon Appetit.  Like I said this kit is jammed packed with goodies!  The kit is available now at gogogirlscrapbooking.com and the cost is $42.00.  Get yours quickly because these are going to go fast!

Happy Scrappin' 

                   Traci

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New February Kits

Hello Gorgeous Kit

Always follow Your Heart Kit

Hello Everyone,

                    I am so excited to bring you 2 new kits for the month of February.  Both of these fabulous paper lines are by Glitz design.  You all know how much I love the Vintage shabby chic look and so I could not resist in buying both of these lines.  The first kit is called "Hello Gorgeous" and uses the Cashmere dame line by Glitz.  It has all these wonderful Vintage cards that feature ladies of the past but saying that still hold true today. Just a few of the sayings are ""Girls just wanna have funds", "Be reasonable do it my way", "because I said so", "with this smile I can get away with anything", "Everyone is entitled to my opinion".  The Hello Gorgeous kit is perfect for any woman in your life.  The colorful Vintage cards with their delightful sayings will put a smile on your face.  The mini Album measures 5 3/4 x 10 1/2.   We have incorporated some new flowers into the kit along with several new vintage trims. Included in the kit is the Cashmere Dame Title Stickers and Whatnots.   This versatile book could include photos of your mother, girlfriends, or daughters to recognize all the important woman in your life. It would make a great Birthday or mothers day gift.

 

Cost $38.00

The Always Follow your heart kit is perfect to display photos of the ones closest to your heart. This heart shaped mini book measures 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 and has multiple shapes throughout the book.  It uses the Giltz Yours Truly line with beautiful navy, red, grey and yellow colors.  The kit includes the Title Stickers and Whatnots from the Yours Truly line. We've incorporated some new techniques including tissue paper flowers and a flower made from zippers. This book holds some beautiful sayings including "Sometimes I get carried away", "Whatever you are be a good one", "Listen to the whispers of your heart". We've also added new embellishments Including the large flower on the front cover, crochet flower and a silhouette cameo.

Cost $38.00

 

Best of the Year Black Box

 

Hi ladies,

             I am so excited for the new year. CHA is upon us, I have great products from Glitz for next months kit, and I just found a new supplier with the absolute cutest buttons, trinkets and trims!!!! 2013 is starting out good but I bet we all have had some great moments in 2012 that we don't want to forget. This months kit "The Best of the Year Black Box" is perfect for all of your 2012 Highlights.  The Metal Black Box measures 10 1/2 x 10 and is a great display piece. Inside are attached rings to put your pages on.  The Year Calender sticker on the front cover with the saying "Write it on your Heart that everyday is the Best Day of the Year" is a perfect Title.  The front cover has been stamped and Embossed with white powder.  It also features two unique flowers and a Websters Pages Silouette.  Inside the box you can display your beautiful photos on the Pink Paislee "daily Junque" line. Included in the kit is the 43 pieces of mini notes and Labels. Along with all the unique buttons ribbons and trims we have done some techniques for you.  The Canvas tag has been sprayed with Glimmer mist and stamped with paint for a one of a kind look.  We have stamped Tim's Holtz "Enjoy the Journey" saying on one of the Labels. Cards from 1-31 are included to number your favorite events of the year.  This is a kit you cannot be without. I will be getting started on next months kits this week as well as attending CHA starting on Saturday.  Let me know what your favorite New papers are or what kinds of kits you would like to see in 2013.

Happy Scrappin',

                   Traci

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Count Down to Christmas

 

Hi ladies,

           I am so excited to be featured on Authentique's blog today.  You can look at Traci's tips at http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/. They are featuring my fall "Thankful" mini book.  I shared some tips with them that I use whenever I am creating.  Since they are featuring me I wanted to feature something new From them.  So here is my new Christmas count down using the Aunthentique "Festive" stickers.  This Christmas count down was so fun to put together because I was using products from three of my most favorite companies Authentique, Jenni Bowlin, and Tim Holtz. Just saying those names together makes me want to shout "Fabulous"!!! I cannot get over how much I love the sticker sheets from Authentique.  I like all the different sizes of stickers they give you on a sheet. There are little mini ones, medium sized stickers, and then the large ones you can use as focal points.  All the different shapes also allows me to be able to layer them so nicely.  It was a perfect match up to go along with the New Jenni Bowlin "Hotel Key Holder".  This antique reproduction is so cute.  It measures 11"wx14"hx1/2"d and comes with attached double hangers.  You could actually use it for each season and just change out the stickers and embellishments you hang.  You all know I can't make anything with out using something of Tim's.  This was such a fun project because I got to use so many little trinkets from Tim Holtz.  Should I name them all...Words Keys, Hanger clips, Adage tickets, charm clips,  Hanger clips, Journaling tickets, Jump rings, Long fasteners, Christmas Muse tokens, Locket keys, Trinket pins, Hinge clips and mini paper clips.  All of the Tim Holtz embellishments really add to the charm of it.  I added a little texture in there too (one of my tips) a canvas and burlap tag for Christmas day.  I found this great burlap fabric with evergreen branches printed on it and just had to incorporate it in.  I also created a tissue paper flower to give the project just a little more dimension.  I was looking for music note tissue paper and came across this printed tissue paper with Christmas words all over it.  I love making tissue paper flowers because no two ever come out looking the same which gives your project such unique character. Of course I had to throw a little greenery and glitter in there.  I love the final result. I did get the key holders on special and I am passing that savings onto you.  If you bought all the supplies for this kit on your own you would spend over $70.00 and be stuck with a lot of leftovers.  I am selling this kit for $35.00.  You can pre-order now and it will ship Nov. 27th. I hope you are all getting inspired for some Christmas creating.  Today my neighbor is coming over and we are making Christmas ornaments.  I can't wait to show you all of them.

Happy Scrappin'

                Traci 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-Orders $35.00 

Ships Nov. 27.00

All Hearts Come Home for the Holiday's

 Hi Ladies,

          Can you say adorable!!!!! This one of a kind mini book was inspired when my sisters and I saw a wooden picture frame in the shape of a car with a Christmas tree on top.  I was elated when I found the perfect green sprig to use as the tree on top of the car, it just makes the whole page pop! The front cover brings back all those happy memories of walking the Christmas tree farms. I used the new Echo Park " Christmas This and That"  line which has a great nostalgic look to it.  You will love all the borders, stickers, journaling cards, and Christmas receipts that are used throughout the book. The tree receipt tied to the top ring finishes off the look of the front cover with our title "All Heart's come Home for the Holiday's" .  Inside the book You will love all the glitter and glam, from glittered stars and numbers to snow covered felt.  The holly, evergreen sprigs, felt pieces and bells add that special touch to each page. I used 2 Tim Holtz die cut shapes along with a few of my own.  Along with the car there is a house and three other new chipboard shapes to complete this unique 7 page chipboard mini book. Many of you have emailed me asking for the Christmas book because you don't want to miss out.  I am going to take pre-orders from my blog. The kits will ship Nov. 3rd. 

I can't get over how stinkin' cute that tree is!!!  And what about the felt, button and twine tires ....adorable!!! It would be so cute to cut out some pictures of your family and put them in the windows of the car.

 

You can't do Christmas without lots of glitter and felt.  

The border "When all through the House" was perfect for our new house die-cut.  I can't wait to use this die again in one of our up-coming books.

 

 You will love the look of all the nostalgic papers, Journaling cards, stickers and borders.  The bonus of this kit is that you will have lots of leftovers for cards or a layout.

 When you take the Tim Holtz dies and add glitter to them it just creates a beautiful sophisticated look.

The Santa's Ledger paper along with the wood grain were some of my favorites from the Echo Park "Christmas This and That" line.  The wood grain paper gives the page a rich look. I also loved the banner stickers.  There are so many stickers on the 12x12 sheet I really had to refrain from using them all but sometimes less is more.

 The last page was an 8x8 present which was perfect for multiple pictures.  I love the greenery, Holly berries and bells that decorate the tag. 

 

Cost $40.00

ships Nov.3rd

I went to a class this weekend to learn some new techniques.  I used some great new Ranger and Tim Holtz products that I can't wait to share with you.  The wheels are turning in my head for my next Christmas project.  I have an idea for an altered project but haven't work out all the details yet so stay tuned. Let me know what you think of the new book.

Happy Scrappin'

Traci 

 

 

 

Fall "Thankful" mini book

 

Hi ladies,

          I am going to have to apologize because I lied to you all.....I said I was going to use the simple stories fall line for my next book and well I didn't.  I saw the Authentique "Thankful" line and fell in love!!!!  I think you will too.  It has a beautiful vintage look and I just could not resist using it.  I did however still use the burlap pumpkin on the front cover that so many of you asked for.  I have added another custom page, a acorn that is just too cute.  It makes this book a one of a kind.  So many of you loved the crackle pumpkin last month that I incorporated a crackle acorn this time (don't worry it has already been done for you).  My favorite page is the one with the fall bundle of flowers that has a pheasant feather included in it.  To me this book just reminds me of the classic fall traditions that each of our families have, whether its going to grandmas house for turkey dinner, walking the pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin to carve, or just raking the leaves in the back yard.  I look at it and immediately think of pumpkin bread cooking in the oven and happy times.  The fall "Thankful" kit will be available Oct 2nd on the website at gogogirlscrapbooking.com .  Here is a peek at the "Thankful" Kit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Crackle Technique

Hi ladies,

           Well almost all of you ordered the pumpkin already finished.  But I do want you all to see how easy it is to do.  I'll be honest I thought about doing a video but I could just not get over the sound of my voice. Is that what I really sound like??  I will have to work on the video... but here is step by step pictures and instructions.  I bought all my supplies at Walmart.  Micheal's, Ben Franklin, or any craft store should carry them as well. 

 

You will need Crackle Medium and 2 colors of paint.  I used Pure Orange and Metallic black which had a shimmer to it.  For fall Brown and red would be 2 colors that this technique would look great with.

 

 

Next Paint your base color on your chipboard.  Notice that my brush strokes are going Horizontally.  The crackle paint is going to crack in the direction of your paint strokes.  So if you want your cracks to go up and down, then your brush strokes need to go in that direction.  If you would like your cracks to go from side to side then you need to paint them Horizontally.  Cover the entire pumpkin with the black Base color.

 

 

Next you are going to paint the entire pumpkin with the Crackle Medium.  For the best results apply quickly and evenly.  For large cracks, apply a thick coat; for finer cracks, apply a thin coat. Try not to stroke over any area twice- this will ruin the crackled appearance. You want to make long strokes across the pumpkin.  Again the crackle paint is going to crack in the direction of your paint strokes.  So if you want your cracks to go up and down, then your brush strokes need to go in that direction.  If you would like your cracks to go from side to side then you need to paint them Horizontally. Let the crackle dry, it is NOT going to look crackled.  It will just look nice and shiny.

 

Now this is the fun part....Take your orange paint (or the top color you choose) and with long fluid strokes paint over the crackle.  I started at the top of my pumpkin and just did one long stroke after another. Try not to stroke over any area twice.  The thinner you paint on your strokes the smaller the cracks are going o be.  If you put on a thicker coat of paint, it is going to make larger cracks.  I thought it looked cool having a bit of both.  As soon as the paint begins to dry the crackle will begin to happen. It dries fast so you have to work quickly.  I would do a test run on the back before you begin.

On the first piece of chipboard my brush strokes are going vertically (up and down) so my cracks are in that same direction.  On the second piece of chipboard my brush strokes are going horizontally (left to right) and that is the way the paint has cracked.

Let the chipboard dry.  If the chipboard begins to curl a little, after the pumpkin is dry put a large book on it to flatten it before you adhere it to your front cover.

That is it!! I loved this technique because it was easy to do, you could do it on so many projects, and it was inexpensive.  I hope you will try it.  If you do, send me a picture so that I can post it on the blog.

Happy Scrappin'

Traci