Elegant Chic Trim Organizer

Even though I'm not exactly the most organized person in the world in a lot of ways, I LOVE organizers!! Lynne here with my version of the trim organizer from Gina's store. My scraproom is painted pale grey, so these FabScraps papers were perfect for this project.

After assembling the box (which is delightfully easy!) and papering it all, I sanded the edges, then inked them with Ranger distress ink in Weathered Wood. After adding a strip of lace and the word tag, I painted the Feathery Flourishes and the wooden beads (which were used for feet) with acrylic paint and attached them, then finished the project with strands of clear iridescent pearls.

The cards were papered and inked with the same products, then I had fun filling them with some gorgeous laces and trims from my stash (which incidentally freed up a drawer for more chippies! yay me!)

I kept the decoration of my organizer fairly simple, but the sky's the limit! You could use any papers or mediums to cover it, and you could add all sorts of different embellishments to create any look you want. I hope you stop by Gina's store to have a look at this and other great organizers! Have a terrific week!

Gina's Products Used

Trim Organizer

Feathery Flourishes set

Other Products Used

FabScraps papers

Ranger ink-weathered wood

Wooden beads

acrylic paint

pearl strands

Garden Fairy Crown

I love crowns. I do. I adore them and make them often. I guess I haven't had my fill of fancy head wear because I've made another. This one was created with chipboard shapes from GinasDesigns.net and it's this month's video tutorial.

The crown is made by layering Garden Fairies, Feathery Flourishes Set, Dragon Shape Set, and Tudor Rose Singles over a simple base. For some added interest I added texture using gel medium and the Texture Sheets - Fiesta from Gina's.

Washes of ColourArt Silks Acrylic Iridescent Glazes and Twinkling H2Os Shimmering Watercolors are applied and then a smidge of glitter is added.

Some pretty paper flowers, butterflies and ribbons and voila! I'm pretty sure that wearing this will automatically make you a fairy princess.

Here's the video tutorial. The sound is a bit awful in spots and I'm sorry about that (honestly, I have no idea what I'm doing and it's a miracle I muddle through at all!). If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Here is the full supply list:

Gina Designs:

Texture Sheets Fiesta

Garden Fairies Medium

Feathery Flourishes Set

Tudor Rose Singles
Dragon Shape Set

ColourArte

Silks Acrylic Iridescent Glazes 

 Twinkling H2Os Shimmering Watercolors

Other

Petaloo Botanica Flowers

Glue
White paint

Glitter (this is what I used)
Ribbon

Golden Heavy Gel

Heavy card

A Merry Christmas Layout by Donna

Today I'm sharing a whimsical Christmas theme layout using three chipboard shape sets from

 Gina's Designs.

The chipboard feathers, which come in a set of seven different sizes, are covered in white gesso and fine glitter. They have a soft beautiful shimmer in person. Actually, I sprinkled the fine glitter all over the page! It's so difficult to capture the sparkle in a photo!

The chipboard snowflakes, which also come in a set of multiple designs and sizes, are painted with white gesso and glitter snow.

I love the "Evie" set of flourished frames! I used white gesso and then white crackle paint for a vintage shabby feel.

 I hope all of your wishes and dreams come true this holiday season!

 Gina's Designs Products Used

Feathers shape set

Snowflake shape set

Flourished frames "Evie" set

Nature Inspired Memo Board by Nancy

Hi Everyone, Nancy here!  Today I am sharing a nature inspired Memo Board, one of my favorite pieces from the Home Decor section of our store.   I wanted my memo board to be both beautiful and functional.  I have left the center of the piece free of any dimensional embellishments, and a lined notepad from the dollar section of Michaels fits perfectly in the space and would be held in place by the addition of a metal clip as shown in the close up below.

With the simple addition of the Tim Holtz Clipboard Clip I was able to achieve a fully functional memo board to hold interchangeable and inexpensive basic memo pads.  I painted the clip to blend in with the rest of the design as shown in the closeup below.  I attached the clip with E6000 and also with brads in the holes.  I simply punched holes with my cropodile, added the glue to the back of the clip, then secured the clip with the brads.

Gina's Designs Products Used:

Memo Board

Feathery Flourishes Set

Pine Tree Shapes Set

Other:

Tim Holtz Ideology Clipboard Clip
Tim Holtz rub-ons
Sizzix Botanical Leaves (Die with Embossing Folder Set)
BoBunny Enchanted Garden Paper
Prima Nest and Flowers
Dragonflies by Renea Bouquets
Gesso
Prima Chalk Inks
Tim Holtz Distress Paint in Tarnished Brass

Paris Themed Mini Album by Nancy and a Fall Themed Banner by Donna

Hi Crafty Friends!  Today we have two projects to share.  First up is Nancy with another August cross-promotional project featuring Gina's Designs with printable paper kits by Kitty's Scrap Post.

Hello Everyone!  Nancy here with another cross promotional project pairing Gina's Design's chipboard with digital papers from Kitty's Scrap Post.  This is my third project this month using the awesome papers in the Heartbreak kit.  Today I'm sharing a Paris themed mini album.  There are several more photos of this mini posted on my blog, and the link will be provided at the end of the post.

Above:  The cover was created using fussy cut images from the Heart Break digital paper kit and a Gina's Designs Texture Sheet in Diamond Pattern, deco corners, and the word "Love" from the 10 words set.

Above:  Background papers and images are from the digital paper kit.  Photo book tucked inside pocket featuring a chipboard cameo by Gina's Designs embossed in shabby aged silver.  The page on the right is a split page, with the top half featuring a flip up.

Above:  A flip-up page featuring sentiment,  corset and mirror by Gina's Designs.  Perfume bottle is fussy cut from the digital papers, and also background paper is from the collection.  All design elements are unattached in the photo mat area, so a photo can be slipped onto the mat.

Above:  Gina's Designs chair and dressform, the perfume bottle, image of lady and background paper are from the digital paper collection.   All design elements are unattached in the photo mat area, so a photo can be slipped onto the mat.

Above:  Another cameo from Gina's Designs placed on an image fussy cut from the collection

  Feathery Flourishes surround the fabric flower.

Above:  The image opens up to display more gorgeous images from the collection.

Above:  More images from the collection and a chipboard Fleur de lis and Paris elements from Gina's Designs.

Above:  A flip page featuring papers from the collection (you can see the inside of this page and more on my blog) and Eiffel Tower by Gina's Designs.  On the adjoining page I have a side pocket featuring doilies from Gina's Designs in black, and also a silhouette lady has been script stamped. 

More gorgeous images from the collection on this flip out page, and below is the final page, with tag removed to reveal a transparency with an image from the collection slipped inside which could be replaced with a photo.

This mini album was so much fun to create.  Lots more photos on my blog HERE.

Gina's Designs Products used:

Fashion Cameos

Vintage Ladies Silhouette Set

Art Deco Corner Set

10 Words

Parisian Shape Set

Words and Phrases 1

Feathery Flourishes Set

Digital Design Papers by Kitty's Scrap Post

Heart Break Full Kit

Other:

Dark Red Latex Roses and White Pearl Trim by Craftsupplies1

White Feather Flower on cover by Tresors deLuxe

Next up is Donna with one of our new products for Fall.  This banner looks amazing paired with Graphic 45 papers!

Hi, it's Donna here today to share a Fall Banner I made with Gina's Designs Fall Banner Kit!

The chipboard kit comes with two types of leaves, and two cute rakes! 

I have to confess...I am addicted to making the cute 1 inch chipboard charms (punch elements)! I was so excited to see the 1 inch round designs in the paper collection! 

Gina's Designs

Fall Banner kit

Punch elements 1 inch scalloped

Other Products

Graphic 45 An Eerie Tale Collection papers and embellishments

Shabby lace and butterfly - Little Scrap Shop/Etsy

1 inch punch

Embossing powder

Thank you for stopping by Gina's today! 

Mixed Media Canvas by Kim A Gina's Designs and KSP Cross Promo Project

Hi Crafty Friends! I have some fun projects to share with you today. First up is a mixed media canvas I have created featuring our Cross Promotion Partner Kitty's Scrap Post Digital Paper.  I have used the "French Seamstress" paper for this canvas.

I started off by ripping one of the sheets of paper and distressing it for the background. I then layered on some Shimmerz paints and sprays, and some of the Shimmerz Texturez which I added to some of my stencils. I then added some gorgeous laces to complete the background.

Here you can see a close up of the dress form from the Vintage Seamstress Shape Set. I added more of the KSP paper to decorate the dress form, and I also cut out the butterflies from the paper and decorated them. I also used other pieces from the shape set, the Sew sentiment, and some of the buttons as well.

The flourishes are from the feathery flourish shape set and the tulip borders and corners which I added dimensional paint to, then some gold glaze paint, and some patina gilders paste to complete the look.

Finally in these photos above, you can see some of the texture in the background, and some of the pretty flowers and accessories I have added. I hope you like my project for Gina's Designs.

Gina's Designs Items Used on the Canvas

Tulip Borders and Corners

Vintage Seamstress Shape Set

Feathery Flourishes

Punch Elements

Other Items Used

Kitty's Scrap Post French Seamstress Paper

Lace from MsGardenGrove

Wild Orchid Craft Flowers

Shimmerz Paints, Sprays, and Texturez

Prima Stencils

Crafters Workshop ART IS Stencil

Next up here is my project I did for Kitty's Scrap Post, as I am on both teams I did double duty and created this banner from Gina's and once again added the French Seamstress paper to it. I love the outcome, I am super happy with it!

My Kitty's Scrap Post Project

 

Kitty's Scrap Post Project Banner

French Seamstress Paper

Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers

MsGardenGrove Laces

Pearl Trim & Chinese Braid from Craftsupplies1

Pink Seam Binding from my Stash

Gina's Designs Items Used on the Banner

 Build a Banner "Sewing"

 Vintage Seamstress Shape Set

 Sewing String Alongs

Fashion Cameos



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Family Photo Cube by Kim

Hi everyone and happy Friday! For me weekends are all about family, so today I would like to share with you my Family Photo Cube I have created featuring photos of my Grandson Brayden.  I used some of the Prima Cartographer paper on this cube, and there are lots of images of hot air balloons on the paper, so it worked out great with Gina's Net Style Hot Air Balloons which I have used on the top of the cube.  I also used some of the Border & Corner Gear Miniatures along the side of the balloon, and a wooden sentiment from my stash that says Our Family.

Above here you can also see the photo on the front and I have used some of the Art Deco Corners, embossed in black, for photo corners. I finished it off with some flowers and a metal zipper.

 Below here you can see some photos of my beautiful Grandson Brayden.  I have placed his photo inside some of the new Word Frames.  The first one says "moment", and on the opposite side of the cube, I have one which says "family". I used another of the Border & Corner Gear Miniatures, a metal arrow and flower in the corner of the frame. I wanted to keep it simple, to make the photo the star of the show.

 

Here is the reverse side of the photo cube. You can see I have used one of the new Photo Reels, embossed it in black, and then used a metal flower on top of it. I then used one of the words from the Word and Phrases set "love", and topped it off with another flower. Below the back of the hot air balloon, I used a metal butterfly and cameo. On the base you can see I placed a vintage doily, some more flowers and some of Gina's Feathery Flourishes to complete the look. 

 Below here is a close up of the Deco corners, they make perfect photo corners for projects, I just love how they turned out and they hold the photo perfectly!

I hope you will try making your own family photo cube, this was a lot of fun to create!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Gina's Designs Products Used

Art Deco Borders and Corners

Word Frames

Hot Air Balloon Net Style

Photo Reel

Words & Phrases 1 Set

Feathery Flourishes

Border & Corner Gear Miniatures

Other Items Used

Prima Cartographer Paper

Metal Cherub, Flower & Butterfly from Craftsupplies1

Wild Orchid Craft Flowers

Stampendous Aged Taupe, Shabby White Embossing Powder

Ranger Fine Black Embossing Powder

Fabscraps Metal Zippers

Wooden Sentiment from my Stash

A Canvas by Kathi and a Layout by Melissa

We have two gorgeous layouts to share today.  Kathi is up first with her mixed media layout created on a canvas and by following our February sketch challenge.  You can find the monthly sketch challenge in our gallery in the categories section located at the upper right of the gallery home page.  Play along for the chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the store.  Winners are chosen randomly by drawing.  Watch for a new sketch displayed on the first Monday of each month right here on the blog.

Hello, Kathi here wishing a very happy day to everyone!!! I am so glad that you have decided to drop by today and would love to see you here everyday! We enjoy showing you the many ways we use the gorgeous products from the Gina's Designs.

I created this canvas following our February Sketch Challenge, I had a lot of fun creating the canvas by prepping the canvas then using the Texture Sheet as a mask.  In the following video, I will show you how I created the canvas. Enjoy!

Video

Thanks for visiting today.  Come back soon to see more of my creations as well as creations by the rest of the Design Team.

Gina's Designs Products Used:

Texture Sheet - Swirled Hearts

Feathery Flourishes

Cardstock Doily

Regal Corners

Other Supplies Used:

Graphic 45 French Country paper

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst spays

Grab a Guy Gold

Tiger Lily Red Orange

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio Sprays

Sandra Dee Sepia

  South Shore Sand

Prima flower Spray

Venice Lace Trim


Next up is another gorgeous layout by Melissa.

Melissa here with a layout featuring Gina's Designs Lasercuts.  For my layout I chose this beautiful French advertising image.  I thought the chipboard elements nicely complemented and framed this feminine image.  I painted the chipboard in subtle tones of pink and gray to compliment the colors in the image.

Gina's Designs chipboard used:
Fanciful Elements

Other products used:
Pink Paislee paper
Lumiere paint
Twinkling H2os
Prima Bling
DCWV paper

Victorian Frame with Easel by Kim and Wall Art by Heidi

We have two projects to share today beginning with a gorgeous Victorian Frame and Easel set by Kim.


Hello Friends and Happy Valentines Day! Today I'm sharing my altered Victorian Frame & Easel.  I just love this Frame set, it really harkens back to the time when photography was just starting to come into its own. The photo I chose for the center is a copy of a vintage one taken back in 1887, the name on the back of the photo was "Aunt Emma" so that is what I call this lovely lady.

I embossed all around the frame, and used Gilders Paste to give the effect of aged copper. I added some metal copper corners to add to the metallic look.

The bottom left corner of the frame has some of Gina's Feathery Flourish Pieces, which I embossed and then layered on some two toned burgundy and tan roses to complete the look.

Above is the front of the easel. I have gone over it with gesso, then used Gilders Paste in 2 different colors to give a worn metal look. I layered on some vintage laces, a metal Love embellishment in bronze, velvet ribbon, flowers and  a crochet button. I have also added a gorgeous metal peacock to the side of the Love frame.

You can see more of the Feathery Flourish there, which I embossed with the same colour as the other pieces on the frame.

Above is a close up of some of the Steampunk Angel Wings from the  Dressform and Wing Set on the top right, and an applique and flower from my stash.  

Below is a photo of the Easel you receive in the set. You can see how I distressed it to give it a worn look. The frame just sits nicely on top of it.

I hope you like my project today and thanks so much for stopping by!

Gina's Designs Items Used

Victorian Frame & Easel

Feathery Flourish Set

Wings from Dressform & Wing Set

Other items used

Stampendous Embossing powders in Aged Copper, Aged Silver and Shabby White

Making Memories Love Frame

Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers

Lace and Applique from my stash

Metal corners from ButterBeeScraps

Next up is Heidi with a beautiful home decor wall art piece, one of several new products that were designed with Valentine's Day in mind, but can used anytime of year.  

Hello, it's Heidi again with a little wall art from Gina's Designs.  The actual kit comes with the chipboard square that I covered with Valentine papers, the corrugated board  and then the letters L O V E. I used the swans from the Valentine set as the hanger at the top!  

I painted the letters with a deep red paint and then left everything else natural!   Adding a few bits and pieces from the Valentine Sets that Gina has along with the ever so lovely doilies! 

Gina's Designs Products: 

Love Wall Art Kit

Cardstock Doily Set Intricates

Border Sticks

Valentine Shape Set

New!! February Sketch Challenge, Steampunk Love by Shanna, and an Altered Frame by Veronica

Wow! There is so much to love on our blog today! Welcome everyone. Grab some coffee and plan to spend a few moments with us.
First up is the sketch challenge for February. The challenges are an all new feature open to our followers or anyone else wanting to play along. Each month, on the first Monday, a new sketch will be provided in our gallery. Winner receives a $10 gift certificate to shop at Gina's Designs. Since only members of our Design Team entered last month, nobody won! We realized it would take some time before the word got out, but meanwhile it's your golden opportunity for a chance to win the gift certificate! Here's what you need to do:

You must register on the gallery in order to upload, and your entry must be entered into the area of the gallery designated for sketch challenges, and in the proper month. You will find the sketch challenges in the categories section. Winners will be chosen by drawing from all eligible projects and will be announced on the blog on the second Monday of each month. We encourage you to use Gina's Designs products in your project but it is not required to be eligible to win.

Below is the sketch for February along with my own sample entry.

Gina's Designs Products Used:

Steampunk Doily 

Feathery Flourishes Set

For The Birds (nest and eggs)

Flourishes 2

Skeleton Leaves 1

Other Products:

Prima flowers (Zephyr collection)

Butterflies by Renea Bouquets on ETSY

Design Paper by Mambi (Mixed Media Collection)

Next up is Shanna with an altered canvas appropriately titled Steampunk Love.

Hey everyone. Shanna here and excited to share this project with you. It is already February and the month of love. I was automatically drawn to the new Valentine's chippies Gina came out with in January and knew I had to create something with this Steampunk Heart.

So here you see all the bright colors I couldn't resist I am loving this color combo. 

Here you can see some up close of the colors. 

I gave the chipboard a coat of gesso. The title "Love" got a spray of Peony Prima Spray and then a little layer of Crackle Accents.

Love my new twinkling h2o's! They are amazing for light or dark colors!

Items Used:

Gina's Designs Chipboard - Steampunk Hearts

Gina's Designs Chipboard - 10 Words

Gina's Designs - Manila Tags 

Next up is Veronica with an altered frame in a fashion theme

Welcome February! Its hard to believe that the first month of 2014 is now behind us! 

Nothing better than marching right into a new month with projects in mind!

And here is another project inspired by Gina's Designs

Today I want to share one of my favorites with you. Fashion Forward is a look into the future of design. I enjoyed using Gina's Dress Form from one of her Dress Form Shape Sets

 Love the hooped skirt Dress Form Shape. Gives the era of the Victorian Age!

 I pasted a old torn piece of pattern paper to add to the over all "Fashion Theme"

Look at the young Fashion Diva!  She's not afraid to go forward! I really enjoyed adding all the embellishments to complete the over all look. Laced ribbon and buttons....makes me want to go to my sewing machine!

Hope you enjoyed looking at my altered frame...this one is truly one of my favorites, and I am so excited to share it! 

Blessings to you and yours

Gina's Designs Products Used:    

Dress Form Shape Sets

Other Products:

Prima Doll Stamp By Julie Nutting

Paper from Kaiser Craft's 75 cents collection

Radiant Rain - Shimmering Mist - Namorado

Inka Gold Metallic Rub

Embossing Antiquities Rust

Memento Ink Black

Vintage Photo by Ranger

Copic Markers:

BG72

E74

E79