Monday, November 29, 2010

The First Day of Christmas

Greetings and happy Monday! I hope your Thanksgiving was fantastic and that you took advantage of our great Black Friday deals! Today is Cyber Monday and our sale is still going strong! Be sure to check it out!

I know it's not December quite yet, but it's the official start of the holiday season and we're celebrating with the Twelve Days of Christmas! Be sure to join us over the next month for great inspiration and maybe even a giveaway or two!

Today we have some inspiration for you from Designers Sandi Clarkson and Teri Berrios. They've made some great projects using the Echo Park Merry Christmas and Everybody Loves Christmas collections. Take a look:

'Tis the Season by Sandi Clarkson


Supplies Used: Echo Park Merry Christmas: Christmas Argyle, Christmas Countdown, Jolly Stripe, Merry Border Strip, Silver Bells, 'Tis the Season Card Paper, Winter Wonderland, Element Stickers.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Sandi Clarkson


Supplies Used: Echo Park Merry Christmas: Holly Jolly, Home for the Holidays, Jolly Stripe, Merry Border Strip, Element Stickers.

Christmas 2010 Altered Frame by Teri Berrios







Supplies Used: Echo Park Everybody Loves Christmas: Bright Stripe, Garland; Prima Say It In Pearls; Webster's Pages Trim; and more from Teri's stash.


Happy Crafting!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Black Friday!

Don't forget about our Black Friday specials!

Today ONLY get the Bo Bunny Sticker Grab Bag for only $1!!!


Spend a minimum of $25, add the Bo Bunny Sticker Grab Bag into your cart and enter code: BLKFRI1 during checkout!!!

Today ONLY get the Bo Bunny Paper & Embellishment Grab Bag for only $5!!!


Spend a minimum of $50, add the Bo Bunny Paper & Embellishment Grab Bag to your cart and enter code: BLKFRI5 during checkout!

Want them both? Okay! Spend a minimum of $50, and BOTH Grab Bags to your cart and enter code: BLKFRI6 during checkout!

Happy Holiday Shopping!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Recipes, Anyone?

Happy Wednesday! Today we have a special Thanksgiving-themed inspiration for you! The perfect keepsake for all those traditional and new recipes you want to hold on to for years to come! Team member Jeanette Morgan has created a cute paper bag album and I've created a recipe box using the Little Yellow Bicycle - Savor collection. Take a look:

Favorite Recipes Paper Bag Album - by Jeanette Morgan













Supplies used: Little Yellow Bicycle Savor Papers, Fresh Verse Cardstock Stickers, Fabric Stickers; Basic Grey Nook & Pantry Element Stickers; brads; ribbon & lace; buttons.

Recipe Box - by GenCraft

Isn't it amazing how well the Basic Grey Nook & Pantry collection matches the Little Yellow Bicycle Savor collection? I love it!




I wanted to keep this useful so I didn't add too many embellishments to it! I think it's perfect for all my recipes! Supplies used: Little Yellow Bicycle Savor Papers; Basic Grey Nook & Pantry Element Stickers, Pops, Olio Rub-ons; Basic Grey Basics - Blueline (for the recipe cards); chipboard recipe box.

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving and...

Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Tuesday Inspiration

Happy Tuesday! We have some gorgeous inspiration for you today from Designer's Andra Hoffman and Nanne Harry! Take a look:

You & Me - by Andra Hoffman


Supplies used: Glitz Design Love Nest - Block, Damask, Polka, Vintage Love Stickers; Prima Flowers; Basic Grey Brads.

Girly Girl Mini Album - by Nanne Harry
























Supplies used: Basic Grey Marjolaine - Turtle Pie, Cafe Noir, Black Forest Strata, Coffee Cake, Creme de Menthe, Buttercream, Element Stickers; Prima Flowers and Bling; buttons; ribbons & lace; border punch; rub-ons.

Happy Crafting!

Monday, November 22, 2010

It's a short week!

Greetings and Happy Monday! Woo-hoo, it's a short week for most of us! My kids and husband are slackers - they're off the entire week! Generations Crafting will be closed this Thursday, Nov 23 - Sunday Nov 28 to celebrate the holiday. Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter - you are not going to want to miss our Thanksgiving Sale and Black Friday promotion! You're going to love it!

Since this is a short week, we have each day jam-packed with wonderful inspiration from our designers! Today, we have two great layouts from Designer Sandi Clarkson and two beautiful cards from Designer Leah Schaeffer for your viewing pleasure!

Mom - by Sandi Clarkson


Supplies used: Basic Grey Curio - Cabriole, Coverlet, Linen Muslin. Prima Poetic Whispers - Misty. The corner punch, ribbon & butterfly are from Sandi's stash.

Chosen - by Sandi Clarkson


Supplies used: Basic Grey Curio - Pinking Shears, Rose Water, Victoria, Element Stickers, Alphabet Stickers.

Thankful For You - by Leah Schaeffer


Supplies used: Basic Grey Curio - Rose Water, Linen, Cotton, Chiffonier (from the Curio 6x6 Paper Pad), Tim Holtz Texture Fades - Postcard/Sheet Music. The paper punch, leaves and pearls were from Leah's stash.

Fall - by Leah Schaeffer


Supplies used: Basic Grey Curio - Cabriole, Cotton, Linen, Alphabet Stickers, Basics Stamps - Date & Time, Tim Hotz Texture Fades - Postcard/Sheet Music. The chipboard pieces are from Leah's stash.


Happy Crafting!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Brand New Basic Grey!

Happy Friday! Woo-hoo!! I thought this week was never going to end! We are gearing up for our wonderful Black Friday sales and promos so this is going to be a short post. Be sure to watch your in boxes for our promo - you are NOT going to want to miss it!

In the meantime, check out the brand new Basic Grey collection: Hopscotch! Here is just a taste for you:


Hopscotch Collection Pack


Hopscotch Glazed Brads


Hopscotch Pieces


Hopscotch Tabs


Hopscotch Take Note


Hopscotch Greeting Card Kit


Hopscotch Page Kit

Expected in stock late December to early January. Watch our Coming Soon category and be sure to get your product notifications in!

Happy Weekend

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Basic Grey Jovial Inspiration

Happy Thursday! Today we have some Christmas inspiration for you from Designer Andra Hoffman and GC Team Member Jeanette Morgan. They both used the gorgeous Basic Grey Jovial collection to create their projects. Take a look:

Dear Santa by Andra Hoffman


Andra used Basic Grey Jovial - Coal, Nordic, Pomegranate, Tartan Plaid and Element Stickers for this super-cute layout! She also used some chipboard letters, Prima Flowers and Bling, the i-rock, and a Fiskars Border Punch.

Dear Santa Altered Frame by Andra Hoffman


Andra used Basic Grey Jovial - Coal, Crushed Velvet, Flannel Pajamas, Nipping, Shopkeeper and the Element Stickers for this darling frame! She also used Prima Flowers and Bling, ribbon and the i-rock.

Our Family Christmas Paper Bag Album by Team Member Jeanette Morgan







Love all those extra tags!!!










Jeanette used the complete Basic Grey Jovial Collection Pack for this amazing album! She also used some ribbon and dimensional ornaments from her stash. I love all the extra pockets and tags she included in this album!


Happy Crafting!