Hello all....just wanted to pop in and say no Take Out Tuesday tonight. I've got so many things to get done between now and tomorrow afternoon to get ready for the trip.
Sorry about the delay on letting you all know.
Will blog soon about all the travel deets...
Have an awesome day...
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
My Week! It's In The Bag!
Good Morning Everybody!
Wow! What a busy week last week was! I think every spare minute was filled with something. Now that I look back on it and have a second to blog it, It reminds me of how wonderful it really was!
You may not know the whole scoop and I may not be able to tell you everything, but here are some of the things that happened all at once. The fun filled weekend learning so many AMAZING new techniques in Dyan Reaveley's class at the Crafty Scrapper...I had a brand new store to open where I work. A complete blank space that needed to have furniture, fixtures, merchandise and equipment installed. The grand opening was Thursday. Dyan came to visit us, which sends bits of thrilled panic into the mix. I wanted it to be a great place for her to come and relax....Was the house clean enough? Are the sheets clean? Studio picked up? Do we have Oatmeal? Those kinds of things.... and then the Epic Adventure Kathy, Kathryn and I announced Thursday with a three step video tutorial. Epic Paper Art's, Steampunk Soiree.
It's been a whirl wind of excitement...I have loved every minute of it. To me it was an adventure and I thank God that Cesar cleaned the house, Dyan enjoyed herself, the store opening was a success, and we have had so many people sign up for the Steampunk Soiree....Kathryn's announcement with makeup and a steampunk green screen still gives me chills... She's amazing!
So now, I am literally taking a deep breath and going back through some of the pictures I have taken to enjoy...I thought I would share them with you all. Then, I need to get up and get to think ITALY! We leave Thursday for New York and my suitcases are still empty....
My Week...
First it was off to the Meet and Greet and classes with Dyan at the Crafty Scrapper...
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Wow! What a busy week last week was! I think every spare minute was filled with something. Now that I look back on it and have a second to blog it, It reminds me of how wonderful it really was!
You may not know the whole scoop and I may not be able to tell you everything, but here are some of the things that happened all at once. The fun filled weekend learning so many AMAZING new techniques in Dyan Reaveley's class at the Crafty Scrapper...I had a brand new store to open where I work. A complete blank space that needed to have furniture, fixtures, merchandise and equipment installed. The grand opening was Thursday. Dyan came to visit us, which sends bits of thrilled panic into the mix. I wanted it to be a great place for her to come and relax....Was the house clean enough? Are the sheets clean? Studio picked up? Do we have Oatmeal? Those kinds of things.... and then the Epic Adventure Kathy, Kathryn and I announced Thursday with a three step video tutorial. Epic Paper Art's, Steampunk Soiree.
It's been a whirl wind of excitement...I have loved every minute of it. To me it was an adventure and I thank God that Cesar cleaned the house, Dyan enjoyed herself, the store opening was a success, and we have had so many people sign up for the Steampunk Soiree....Kathryn's announcement with makeup and a steampunk green screen still gives me chills... She's amazing!
So now, I am literally taking a deep breath and going back through some of the pictures I have taken to enjoy...I thought I would share them with you all. Then, I need to get up and get to think ITALY! We leave Thursday for New York and my suitcases are still empty....
My Week...
First it was off to the Meet and Greet and classes with Dyan at the Crafty Scrapper...
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Next it was time to pack up!
With the packing done and the tubs taken to UPS... I was ready to spend time with my lovely friend Dy!
I had to take her to West for Kolaches! It's just one of those things you do right!
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Once we were home, we went shopping...So Much Fun!
The Halloween Store. We laughed so hard at this animated attacked dog that jumped out at you. We totally did not expect that. I think Dyan had to pick me up from the floor....Wussss!
Then over to Hobby Lobby.....
Then back home for some rest and relaxation....
The next day, I popped into work to check on things and I am so grateful for everyone who helped me get the new store together....Then we were off for a bit more shopping....
Then sadly, it was time for Dy to leave and we met Carolyn from the Crafty Scrapper in Waco at Collin Street Bakery to deliver the Queen...
I don't think I laughed so hard in my life these three days! Thank You Dyan for bringing life and fun into the house! You are such an inspiration to all of us! Love you! J.
Then it was time to drive from Waco to Austin to get the store ready for it's debut.....
and last but not leas,t the Youtube Launch Party for the Steampunk Soiree in Washington, D.C. If you haven't signed up, do it now....Space is limited!
Go Here to Check It Out....
Well Off to do some ATC's and Pack! See y'all before I leave....
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Today's The Day For An Epic Announcement!
Good Moring All!
Well, the day you have finally been waiting for is at hand! So cool and very exciting!!!
Make sure you attend the LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT TONIGHT and a sign up for a chance to win an AMAZING Prize....
When: 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8:00 p.m. Central
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Where: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0iaerkzDAc
See you tonight! It's Going To Be Epic!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
It Takes a Village, Part 3: The Epic Village Shoppe
Good Morning Everyone!
Something Epic is coming Tomorrow!!!! Can't Wait! Pleas join Kathy Orta-Files of Paper Phenomenon, Kathryn Krieger of Kathryn Scraps and myself for our last day of the Epic House Series Blog Hop...Yep, It's Part 3 of how to make a decorative house that will be awesome in a set when completed!!
Remember an EPIC announcement will be made live at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8:00 p.m. Central, tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, 2013! Click here to bookmark the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Visit Kathy HERE at Paper Phenomenon
Visit Kathryn HERE at Kathryn Scraps
Here's is Step 3 on my take of the house challenge....
VIDEO IS COMING!!! I'm having problems uploading the video this morning! Check back around noon.....Sorry!!! It's coming...
Epic Announcement Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
It Takes a Village, Part 2: The Epic Village Shoppe
Good Morning Everyone!
Something Epic is coming! Kathy Orta-Files of Paper Phenomenon, Kathryn Krieger of Kathryn Scraps and I are blog hopping this week with Part 2 of our Epic house series.
Remember there is an Awesomely Epic Announcement on Thursday that will be made live at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8:00 p.m. Central on Thursday, October 10, 2013! Click here to bookmark the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Visit Kathy HERE at Paper Phenomenon
Visit Kathryn HERE at Kathryn Scraps
Here's the video tutorial for Step 2 on my take of the house challenge....
Make sure you check back to each of our blogs this week for more steps on making these GREAT houses and for an Epic announcement on Thursday!
Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Monday, October 7, 2013
It Takes a Village, Part 1: The Epic Village Shoppe
Good Morning Everyone!
To celebrate something exciting that is coming up VERY soon, Kathy Orta-Files of Paper Phenomenon, Kathryn Krieger of Kathryn Scraps and I are blog hopping Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a really COOL announcement that will be made live at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8:00 p.m. Central on Thursday, October 10, 2013! Click here to bookmark the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
You won't want to miss this announcement - it's going to be EPIC!!! Be sure to visit Kathy and Kathryn, then check back here tomorrow. We will each feature a 3-step tutorial on how to make a different decorative house. These houses will look awesome as a village when completed.
Visit Kathy HERE at Paper Phenomenon
Visit Kathryn HERE at Kathryn Scraps
Here are a few snaps of the Epic Village Shoppe dressed up for Christmas....
Here's the video tutorial for Step 1 on my take of the house challenge....
Make sure you check back to each of our blogs this week for more steps on making these GREAT houses and for an Epic announcement on Thursday!
Have a Marvelous Monday!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Lady Dy Takes Waxahachie!
Good Evening Everybody!
We have been having such an AMAZING time learning from the Queen of Dylusions, Dyan Reaveley this weekend at the Crafty Scrapper! Wow! It's what... 10:47 p.m. and I'm totally exhausted! The kind of tired where you are all inky and don't even care. LOL!
We had an excellent day learning tons of new techniques with her stamps, sprays and stencils. We learned new ways to use our art journal and I fell in love with ALL her new stencils once again! Doesn't take much!
Since I'm about to go chase Crushed Grape and Squeezed Orange dreams, I will leave you with a few pictures of last night's meet and greet and today's class....
Thanks for coming by everyone! And remember something Epic is coming next week!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
We have been having such an AMAZING time learning from the Queen of Dylusions, Dyan Reaveley this weekend at the Crafty Scrapper! Wow! It's what... 10:47 p.m. and I'm totally exhausted! The kind of tired where you are all inky and don't even care. LOL!
We had an excellent day learning tons of new techniques with her stamps, sprays and stencils. We learned new ways to use our art journal and I fell in love with ALL her new stencils once again! Doesn't take much!
Since I'm about to go chase Crushed Grape and Squeezed Orange dreams, I will leave you with a few pictures of last night's meet and greet and today's class....
Thanks for coming by everyone! And remember something Epic is coming next week!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
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