Tape! Tape! Tape!

Ever wonder what to do with all of the tapes you have amassed?  Washi tape, gaffer tape, label maker tape, even masking tape.  It's everywhere right now and it is the latest trend in paper crafting.  I know I have a small basket of tapes that I always seem to need, but never really know how to use!

Well, if you need that inspiration, that kick in the pants, that "AHA!" moment with your tapes, head on over to Paper Issues.  That's right!  Buttloads of tape inspiration right in one spot!  The current theme right now is "Tape It Up!".  Link up your projects to play along and you may even be featured!  Not to mention, we'd love to see what you got and leave you some looooove!

Here's my take on the theme.  I used a layout I did last year using Webster's Pages "Trendsetter" line and some Hambly Washi Tape.

Love this photo of my oldest daughter

This layout uses A LOT of fussy cutting and layering.  I love how this page turned out. 

Thanks for taking a look and be sure to link up your tape projects over at Paper Issues!  Also, remember!  If you want to place an order through the Paper Issues store, use coupon code BADASSERY for 20% off you order!

What do Northridge Publications and I Have In Common?

Last year, I submitted my first back pocket mini album for publication to Northridge Publications in hopes it would be picked up for they Spring edition of Create: Mini Albums.  After the deadline passed, I forgot about it completely, until I checked my email one night.  There sat my very first "Yes!  We want your project!" email!

I was so excited!  I jumped around my living room and had to call one of my closest friends, Jess.  Yep.  She's a big reason why I even submitted to begin with.  I'm not one to submit my work at all, much less regularly to publications.  I've done it only 1 or 2 times before this one, mostly because I just forget to.  Jess gave me the big push to submit THIS project.  And her gamble was right.  It was picked up.  So yes.  In spite of the 3 hour time difference, I had to call her. 

After the excitement died down, I filled out the information they needed, boxed up my mini, and mailed it off for publication!

You can see the full 4 PAGE SPREAD they did in this issue of the book (page 78).  It is available online now and is shipping to Barnes & Noble, Hobby Lobby, local scrapbook store, and more right now!

 

Create: Mini Albums Spring 2012

A New Deal With Paper Issues

So, I guess we'll cut right to the chase here.  Cassie, who owns and runs Paper Issues has rolled out a new plan.  And because Cassie is, well, BAD ASS, everyone who reads my blog gets to use this code for their orders through Paper Issues!  That's right!  EVERY. ONE.

But wait!  ::cue 3am infomercial voice::  There's MORE!  This is for EVERY TIME YOU ORDER!  That's right!  It doesn't expire.  It doesn't run out of uses.  You can use it for savings on every single order.  How much savings?  How does 20% off of your order sound?! That's like a permanent sale! 

Photo Source:  http://thenoisemadebypeople.wordpress.com

Because this BADASSERY at its finest and from a bad-ass person, it only makes sense that the code you would use to take advantage of these savings is, well, BADASSERY.  Punch that code in at checkout in the "coupon code" box at the Paper Issues store and your discount will be automatically applied.

Go take advantage and don't forget:  BADASSERY

Valentine From A 4 Year Old

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!  I am going to share this amazing valentine my 4 year old made for me.  She picked the colors, the design, how to use her elements all on her own!  I must say, that I am super impressed.

Creative expression is encouraged in this house and this from a 4 year old is AMAZING.  I love it.

I will keep this Valentine forever.  Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

I Spy With My Li'l Eye...A CONTEST!

So, here's the idea. Spread the word about Gauche Alchemy and get a chance to win a delish goody bag on us. It will have a little of this and a dash of that - guaranteed some of our favorite finds.

From now through Valentines Day, any Tweet that includes #GaucheAlchemy and a link to our blog (http://GaucheAlchemy.com/) will be entered to win. Simple right?

Same goes for Facebook - any post that meets these two criteria will be entered to win (make sure to mark that post public so we can see it).

You can also enter on Pinterest by pinning your favorite product from our shop (found at http://GaucheAlchemy.artfire.com/) or pinning a project that features our products (yours or anyone else's, including our designers), of course including #GaucheAlchemy and our blog link in the description of the photo.

Three ways to win! Get crackin'!