Announcing a few WINNERS!!!

We are having a GREAT time at the trade show in Anaheim, CA...it's almost impossible to find a minute to sit down! We enjoying meeting so many NEW friends and retailers from all over the world! The support and encouragement we are receiving is overwhelming and we are so thankful to our fans and supporters! This is our very first CHA Winter trade show but with the warm welcome and compliments, we sure aren't feeling like the new kids in town!

So, a little late, which I feel like I've been saying a lot lately, but we've had eyes out there looking around Facebook and blogs, and we'd like to announce Sunday and Monday's CONTEST WINNERS...

Peggy Snodgrass

AND

Courtney V (Scraps & Chachki blog)

Please email your mailing address to contests@authentiquepaper.com and we'll get you a prize pack sent out as soon as we get home! We are going to choose TWO more winners - one later today and another tomorrow - so grab a badge (from the blog post announcing the contest) and wear it proudly!

Have a wonderful day and stay tuned for TWO more amazing Collection sneak peeks!

~Team Authentique

Be My Valentine: Celebrate Collection

How about another card set? The Celebrate collection is perfect for all types of celebrations or none at all if you prefer.

Sweet little red cupcakes, a tinsel heart and some twine all working their magic to bring joy to the receiver

Owls make everything just a little bit sweeter.These cards were so simple to put together that you could easily make a classes worth of them in no time :)

Hoo hoo hoo doesn't love this woodgrain paper?

A sweet trio of Valentine's for some sweet people on my list. With this versatile collection you'll be able to make invites, pages or packages that pack a whole lotta punch. Have a sweet day!

As promised...an Authentique Paper contest!

Okay, we promised a contest last night on Facebook, so we HAVE to 'make good' and keep our promises... Are you looking for a way to participate in all of the Authentique Paper CHA excitement?

Below we've provided you with 5 BRAND NEW badges/blinkies you can post to your website, blogs, and Facebook profile...

Let's make this extra special, and while we are at the show, don't think we aren't thinking about our awesome fans not in attendance...

How about a contest where we check YOU out on Facebook? To participate in this contest, simply download one of our brand new badges. Next, switch out your current Facebook profile picture with one of our new images. We'll be watching on Facebook!!

Each day from Sunday through the last day of the tradeshow (Wednesday, Feb 1st) we'll choose a winner to receive an Authentique Paper prize pack, filled with BRAND NEW goodies!

Winners will be posted each day on our Facebook page (starting Sunday).

Watch our Facebook page closely to see if you've won! And be sure to come and visit us at our booth (#2632), if you happen to be at the show.

Thanks for participating!

~Team Authentique

Authentique Mixed Media Album CHA Workshop with Jennifer Priest

I am so so soooo thrilled to be teaching this Workshop at the Winter CHA Show on Sunday January 29th! Authentique Paper's new Celebrate line is perfectly cheerful, with pops of red-orange and lovely teal. The textured matte finish of the paper and stickers are accented by a touch of sparkle from embellishments and spray inks that we'll be using in class.

Authentique Mixed Media Album

CHA Workshop

January 29, 2011

6:30pm-8:30pm

CHA Trade Show, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Room: 212

Difficulty: Intermediate

Supplies: Scissors or paper trimmer and liquid adhesive

Create a handmade mixed media scrapbook using the the Zutter Bind It All machine and the latest releases from Authentique Paper. We'll experiment with various ink products from Clearsnap, including Smooch Spritz, to create depth, shine, and pattern on the album pages in conjunction with Authentique Paper's richly textured paper lines. Inspire your customers with unique techniques and money saving ideas.

Instructor(s): Jennifer Priest

Sponsor(s): Authentique Paper LLC, Zutter, Xyron, Clearsnap, Want2Scrap, ilovetocreate.com, hydrangeahippo.etsy.com

The Workshop is sold out so we thought it would be fun to share a few sneak peeks of the inner pages with you here on our blog--this is the only place you can see this book!! Here we go...

The 12x12 stickers for this collection are awesome!!! There is something for any occasion you might have to celebrate, and then some.

One of my favorite things about the collection, which we will discuss in class, is that the "red" can vary between red and coral, depending on the embellishments chosen. We use both red and coral in the class for a really festive look.

This paper also "plays well" with vintage elements, like doilies and dictionary paper. The pops of black and grey play off the colors for a masculine effect.

And finally, the Collection lends itself nicely to the addition of a little navy, which we'll add with spray ink and unique trims in the class.

I hope you enjoyed the peek into the book we'll be creating at the show this weekend. If you were unable to join us, be sure to stop by the booth to say "hello" and follow us on Facebook!

Jennifer Priest

http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com

Plant Kindness & Gather Love

What a great saying to live by, right? It's Emily here today to share one of my favorite projects that I've done this far with Authentique's lovely papers. This was one of my big projects that I sent off to CHA, but since CHA is right around the corner, I thought I would give you all a peek at what I have been working on.

How about a bouquet full of beautiful flowers with the "Gathering" collection? Yes, this collection came out around Thanksgiving, but it is a great one for all seasons. I thought that these flowers would help me to remember that Spring is just around the corner. Though it's been snowy/rainy here, I now have a beautiful bouquet sitting on my table that will never die!

All of Authentique's collections are absolutely stunning, but I think that Gathering is still my favorite thus far. The colors in this collection are so rich and also delicate and can be used for almost any project!

Want to learn to make your own beautiful bouquet? Well, you're in for a treat! I've got a step-by-step tutorial prepared for you! Beware though, these flowers are time consuming and addicting to make! I didn't count, but I think it took me 30-40 flowers to fill this bouquet (and a lot of paper)... each one took about 20 minutes to make.

First you will need to cut your paper. For the small flowers I used 3x3 pieces (the 6x6 pads come in handy for this!) for the larger pieces I used the 12x12 sheets and cut them into 4x4 pieces. You will need 5 pieces of wither 3x3 or 4x4 to make one flower.

Fold paper in half to make a triangle. Make sure that the pattern side that you want your flower to be is the side showing.

Fold the two end pieces up to make a diamond shape, make sure all of you creases are firm. You may need to use a bone folder for this part.

Take the two top pieces and fold them back to meet the sides (I can't really think of how to explain to do this... so I will show another picture below)

This is what you should have now.

Now take and flatten out the top two pieces so they look like this.

Fold the little flaps back and crease, then tuck them inside.

Fold the two outside pieces on the crease that already exists and bring the two sides to meet, you will have a sort of cone shape that looks like this.

Glue the inside pieces together using hot glue (I used a high heat setting) then clamp them for a few minutes so the glue can get a firm bond.

Repeat these steps until you have all five petals.

Now glue the petals together, again using hot glue, make sure you hold each piece for a few minutes until the glue has set or the flower will fall apart and you will have glue gunk everywhere.

Before you add the last piece, if you are making a bouquet, I would suggest bamboo skewers. I added one in right before adding the last petal to the flower. Then I topped it off with a matching button.

Just a side note... when making these flowers, BE CAREFUL! Hot glue is very hot and it hurts really bad when you get burnt with it! Also, be prepared to go through A LOT of paper, I went through almost 2 full 6x6 pads and several sheets of 12x12, but the end product was all worth it :-)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed my project and tutorial! ♥

Products used:
Authentique: Gathering Collection- 6x6 bundle, 12x12 sheets, Headlines
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Sheer Iridescent Peach, Copper Glitz Ribbon
Assorted Buttons
Bamboo Skewers
Styrofoam Ball

Emily Lanham - {Social Media/Design Team Coordinator}I am a stay at home mommy and wife and I reside in southern Ohio. I have been crafting for as long as I can remember, but I really got into the hobby (and collecting of all things crafty) about 7 years ago. Since then, I have come a long way as far as my creative ability goes. I've also turned my hobby into a career that I am able to do from the luxury of my own home and in my pj's if I want. There aren't too many that can say that they wake up every morning and go to work and absolutely 100% love what they do. I can. I am truly blessed with the "career" and many friends that I have acquired just by starting a mere hobby in the crafting industry. With crafting, the possibilities are endless, every day I find a new reason to love what I do, and that's how I know that I've found my niche in life.
emily@authentiquepaper.com
http://www.createserendipity.net

Heather Conklin - I am so excited to be a member of Authentique Paper's team! I have been an artist and creator my entire life, and spent much of my childhood drawing, painting and making jewelry. After marrying my college sweetheart, I sought for a way to preserve the memories of that day. A friend introduced me to scrapbooking, and an obsession was born. A few years later, with the birth of our daughter, I started making cards. I love preserving the memories of our family. I am also a high school visual arts teacher, and have even shared with my students my love for papercrafting. A lot of how I view crafting comes from my arts background, and what I learned through my many arts courses. I enjoy making tutorials, mini-albums, and sharing my creations with other people. http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/

Loes DeGroot - I have been scrapbooking since 2006 and I love it because of the variety of color-combinations and endless possibilities for creating fun projects! My true passion is photography and I recently enrolled in photography academy to further my knowledge and skills. I have been designing for a scrapbook store in the Netherlands for about 2 years and I also design for their magazine, Memory Makers. I have been  married for over 20 years and I have 3 children. I live in a small village in the North of Holland called Appingedam. I also love a good book and to sit by the fireplace with my husband and sip on a good glass of wine!http://www.2scrappingladiesfromthenorth.blogspot.com/

Angie Blom- I am a stay at home mom of two growing kids, one seventeen boy Alex and one 6 year old girl Sydney, I have been married for close to 25 years and love every minute of it. My husband is the sweetest man and supports me in all the crafty things I do. I have been scrapbooking for 15 years and counting, cardmaking for 4 years and a mixed media artist for the last year. I love to dabble in any type of art, from paper to photography. I also design stamps for Unity Stamp Company, the same company that Authentique has to make their wonderful stamps as well. I just love this company for the quality of papers and embellishments and look forward to making some beautiful project to share with you all. I love to sing, dance and act crazy.. drives my kids nuts.. I love to document my everyday life, because I know my memory will go and I will need to have some proof of my existence.. so this line of work is good for my soul. I want to leave let my kids know that you can achieve anything, anytime in you life.. I feel like my life is starting to become the dreams I have dreamt. It is never too late to reinvent your future. I am looking forward to working and getting to know the Authentique family and the creative followers.  Have a wonderful day everyone!! http://angieblomdesigns.blogspot.com/

Guiseppa Gubler- Usually, when I throw out my name Guiseppa, most people never forget who I am. I think having a unique name has been fun and really helpful in many aspects of my life, including scrapbooking...like I said, most people never forget the name. Some people also call me Seppa (its' just a little easier). Anyway...I answer to both. My name is originally Italian, but comes form a Danish grandmother. I have been scrapbooking for about 15 years now. I jumped on the scrapbooking band wagon when it was so new, so I have seen a lot of changes in the industry. I spend a lot of time scrapbooking (one of the benefits of having children in school all day). I have now created over 70 albums since I began. I have designed for several manufacturers, kit clubs and have some publications in Creating Keepsakes Magazine, Scrapbook Trends Magazines, Scrapbooks Etc. Magazine as well as several idea books. I have been married to my number one supporter Sam for nearly15 years now and we have 3 children; Braden  age 15, Janica 13, and our little Angel Sterling passed away seven years ago from "The Bubble Boy Disease."  Never has scrapbooking meant so much to me as when he passed away. I have all of those wonderful memories of him preserved through scrapbooking. When I am not scrapbooking you will find me outdoors; camping, fishing, hiking and riding 4 wheelers. I love time with my family and in the summertime we often escape to the great outdoors. I am really excited to join the Authentique Design Team and to work with quality crafting products. I can't wait to share my ideas and love for crafting with others. http://guiseppagubler.blogspot.com/

Shellye McDaniel- I am a wife of 21 years, a mom of three and work part-time as a Labor & Delivery Nurse. I live in a small Northeast Texas town where folks still ride their horses into town!  I have been scrapbooking for about 15 years and have recently added cardmaking and other papercrafting projects to my list of love-to-do's.  When I'm not puttering with paper and glue, I also enjoy reading, baking, perusing the internet, antiquing, riding the "back roads" in my husband's vintage Bronco and spending time with family and friends.  I'm very excited to be sharing my love of paper, vintage and whimsy at Authentique! http://paperedcottage.blogspot.com/

Audrey Pettit- Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be here at Authentique! I currently live in North Carolina with my two adorable teenage kiddos, a wee hedgehog baby, and our adoptive Golden Retriever pup. I am a web director and social media coordinator for a local landscape design and garden center, as well as a part-time writer and photographer. In my spare time, I love to go antiquing and thrifting, read, and of course, play with paper. I have been papercrafting for about a dozen years now. Love learning, and sharing, and I’m so thrilled to be a part of the Authentique Design Team. http://audreypettit.wordpress.com

John Petersen- John’s “addiction” to paper began as a child- the touch and feel of paper, the different patterns and colors, the creativity waiting to happen!  Growing up in a household where art and creativity were encouraged, John learned to manipulate the surface of paper with paints, inks and almost any other medium available to make cards, books and other “projects” as his Mom liked to call them.  Being an avid journaler, John taught himself the art of bookmaking- from traditional Japanese binding techniques to altered books and everything in between.  John has been an educator in the paper arts and crafts industry for over 15 years, passionately sharing his tips and techniques in a variety of classes including card and bookmaking, photography, calligraphy and beading. http://www.artnewwave.com

Kay Fatula- My name is Karla but I'm better known as Kay--a nickname I received in college & it simply stuck. I've loved arts/crafts my whole life. I've been drawing since the time I picked up my first crayon. However, it wasn't until 2007 that I discovered scrapbooking & haven't looked back since. Scrapbooking provides a means for me to release my artsy side & to document my life in order to pass down to future generations. Along the way, I also discovered the art of stamping--I tend to stamp my own backgrounds & create my own designs. I also enjoy doing the occasional altered art. I've altered wooden frames, wooden boxes, mini albums & have done a couple of canvases.I reside in Northern NJ just 30 minutes away from New York City. I'm also fluent in both English & Spanish. By day, I'm a senior level Quality Analyst working for a Fortune 100 global company--I do most of my crafting late at night. I'm also a certified Zumba instructor--you can find me at the gym almost every evening shaking the night away! I'm married to a great guy that puts up with & supports my scrapbook & crafting addiction! I have one son & a small fur-baby by the name of Toby--both my boys are my little rays of sunshine.I am grateful for the opportunity to design for such a fantastic company. I'm looking forward to working with Authentique & to hopefully provide innovative inspiration to some of you along this new creative journey!http://www.kayskreativekorner.blogspot.com

Trade Show Designers

Janeen Shember - I have been scrapbooking for more than a decade, and I   started by taking artist's sketchbooks and turning them into scrapbooks of my trips to Italy and India. A graphic designer by profession, I have freelanced for many high-tech companies as well as start-ups and non-profits. I recently started my creative blog, and I'm excited to be branching out into new areas like altered objects, mini-books and mixed media illustration. Follow me on my blog: http://www.suburbNgypsy.blogspot.com

Deena Ziegler-I’m a Mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend… and when I’m not busy making memories being all those things I’m crafting and blogging about being all those things. I’ve always been crafty and became a professional crafter about 12 years ago. Any day of the week you can find me in my craft room, designing for several companies, teaching at my local store, teaching online, drawing, painting, creating, and running my card kit business. Being creative is my passion and I’m happy to meet and share with everyone along the way!  http://www.deenaziegler.typepad.com/

Trisha Ladouceur - {Auth-orized Educator} Trisha has been an avid scrapbooker officially for 13 years and has taught for more than 11 years at stores and conventions-big and small. She has been married to her best friend, Drew for 18 years and has 2 wild, but devilishly handsome boys, Logan and Carter, who are more often than not the source of her inspiration. She resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where the long, cold winters provide plenty of time to scrapbook! Trisha's teaching abilities have taken her on numerous travel adventures and there will be plenty more in the coming months. She has taught scrapbooking and paper crafting classes coast to coast in both Canada and the United States as well as in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Norway and the Netherlands. She will return to Europe later this year and will head down under to Australia as well. She has had the good fortune to teach aboard three different cruises to date and looks forward to seeing where she will get to explore next in this wonderful journey called life. Trisha feels so very fortunate to combine her love of travel with her passion for teaching. Being able to share her scrapbooking addiction with paper crafters everywhere is a match made in heaven! To Trisha's credit, she is not only an AUTH-orized Educator for Authentique Paper, but also an Endorsed Educator for many other leading manufacturers in the scrapbooking industry. Trisha has had numerous projects and articles published in various magazines and is currently a Contributing Writer for Canadian Scrapooker Magazine. Trisha loves to create projects that are very detail oriented and incorporates texture and dimension wherever possible. You will not find a "flat" project anywhere in her portfolio! The best part of it all is that she shows her students that they too CAN create a work of art that they will be proud of. When the steps are broken down and simplified, any task can be accomplished by any level of scrapbooker. http://trishaladouceur.com

winter wonder

hello gypsies! the holidays are over but winter is not so i wanted to celebrate with a very special cabinet. 

whites and blues

snow and ice

glitter and sparkle

 i hope you are as inspired by winter as i am.

my next adventure is starting - the gypsy is going to CHA to see authentique at its very first show!

be sure to keep checking the authentique blog for CHAdventures!

visit suburbngypsy for CHA reports, critiques and random elements!

materials - "journey" collection papers

tissue tape - tim holtz

random elements and miscellaneous winterness