Meet Genie Smith Resident 2 Page Sketch Artist

Now here is the third part of our 2 page team, Genie! She is a fantastic artist and I'm so glad to have her joining us. Let's see what we can learn about her :)

I live in central Michigan and I am a wedding and portrait photographer by day. I am married to a wonderful guy, Andy and we have a 5 year old diva in training... a true girlie girl. Evie loves to scrapbook with her mom and like mom, in true diva style, loves anything sparkly or pink. With a seamstress for a grandmother and a home-ec teacher for a mom, I has been immersed in creative, crafty activities since I was a kid. I've been scrapbooking sporadically since high school, but it has only become an obsession in the last two years. I love nothing more than seeing a page come together after a long battle. Currently, my loves are paper flowers, sewing on pages, and cutting up patterned paper to use as embellishments. I take inspiration from my world. As a mother and photographer, I have learned that the small things in life are what matter. I love trying to capture the nuances of relationships and details of life. I dare you to let your inner girlie girl loose :)








Thanks,Genie

Meet Ange Daris Resident Lead Mini Designer

Try to say this three times fast, mini art artist, mini art artist, mini art artist. Geez I am having a tough time typing it already!!! So...Let me introduce you to our Mini Designer! I am delighted or you to meet Andrea Daris aka Ange. She makes incredible mini projects and this month is showing us a coaster book. Now I know you want to rush right off to Outback Steakhouse and borrow a few so if you do be sure to send a copy of your groovy coaster book to grrovydeb@yahoo.com and I will share your project too, right here. That's right. Now let's hear a little more about our Expert shall we?




My name is Andrea…some people call me Ange!! I live in Kenbridge, VA with my Mom and all my pets!! I have 3 cats, 3 dogs, 2 birds, a bunny, and a tortoise!! I am originally from Sterling Heights, MI and have also lived in Bowie, MD!! I started scrapping when I was younger and then picked it up again when I got my kitty cat, Cocoa, 11 years ago and the rest is history!! I have a very unique style and love to combine multiple styles in my layouts!! I am addicted to chipboard and Prima flowers right now!!

I am excited to be a part of the If It’s Groovy Design Team and am looking forward to the excitement and new friendships that it will bring!!

Meet Jenny Brannies Resident Lead Card Artist

Did you know that we have an excellent card staff here at If It's Groovy? Yep and here is the girl who will lead the team, the beautiful Jenny Brannies...show her some luv ;)
Meet Jenny Brannies Resident Lead Card Artist

My name is Jenny, I'm wife to Doug and Mama to one very cute and very blonde little guy named Caleb who will be three the end of June.

I've been scrapbooking since 2001 when a co-worker got me hooked. I started out using deco scissors and stickers galore and thought Creative Memories was da bomb. I quickly discovered my local scrapbook store and was in pure HEAVEN. The rest is history :) Let's just say I think I single-handedly kept my LSS in business for a while with all my purchases, LOL.

Let's see...

I was on the DT for and taught classes at my LSS for a year.. That was the funnest time of my life. I LOVED sharing my talent with others.

Then I got married and immediately pregnant and put aside scrapping til Caleb was about six months old.

I've recently started blogging and have discovered how much talent is out there on the www and am BLOWN AWAY!

I'm super excited to be on the IF IT'S GROOVY DT and cannot wait to work more with these lovely, talented ladies.

Stop by Jenny's hangout:
www.scraphappymama2 .blogspot. com

Jenny designed this card and we would love to see your take on it! If you choose to make a card using Jenny's sketch please email it to groovydeb@yahoo.com and we will return the luv by showing it right here alongside of Jenny :)

Meet Niki_Ray Bass Resident Card Artist

Let me introduce you to a really sweet girl joining us from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the beautiful Bluegrass State! I know you wil love her eager attitude as much as I do...I bring you NR aka Niki-Ray!

Hello I am Niki_Ray from Fort Knox Kentucky. I am a SAHM to three wonderful kiddos they are 10, 3 and 2 years old. My husband and I have been married for 11 years. 12 this coming August.

My scrapping adventure started in 1998 with the birth of my daughter. I already loved to take pictures and wore the heck out of my little 110 camera so I needed to do something with all the pictures from it. So I started scrapbooking on 8x11 construction paper, Elmers glue and about 3 pairs of scissors. That was it until she got to be about 6 years old. My sister-in-law was invited to a CM party at our local baptist church, not knowing anyone there she invited me to go. I was there maybe a half hour and fell in love. I had the tape runner, corner punch and guillotine and I was in heaven. We made good friends with this CM consultant and it went from there. We started going to our LSS for 12 and 18 hour crops and just had a blast with it. I love trying anything once but have to admit I have my favorites. I think with my crafts I have the “I can do that” attitude. If I see something I like I try it myself and add my own twist to it to make it my own. I just get an idea in my head and sketch it out and run with it. In the past year I have fallen in love with card making I just cannot get enough and I make them for everyone I know. I love the smiles on their faces when they receive one, and it just makes my day...and hopefully theirs too. Some other non-scrappy stuff about me...I love the outdoors, my favorite season is Summer, I love to bowl and I LOVE Italian food,LOL! This is my first DT experience so I am super excited to be working with all these talented and crafty ladies!! XoXo Niki_Ray


Check out my BLOG: http://nikiraysniche.blogspot.com/

Here is the card she created using DCWV and the team sketch! I love those butterflies!!!

Happy Easter 2009!

HAPPY EASTER
from
all of us at
If It's Groovy!!!

Meet Marcie Krezel Resident Lead Tag Artist

Tags never seem to go out of style in scrapbooking and crafting of other projects. I would like you to meet Marcie who is in charge of creating tags to share with us and each are as unique as the next one. Let me share one with you here today and be sure to come back over and see some others as they become available!

Here is the wonderful creator Marcie...


Hi! My Name is Marcie and I am a single mother to an amazing and wonderful boy named Kenny who is 18 He is the light of my life and the major focus of my scrapbook addiction! We live in South Pasadena CA. I stamp, sew, paper craft and scrap though I scrap more then anything else anymore. I am very involved it Boy Scouts and ran a summer camp for the last 7 years! I loved it and I love working with youth. I have also designed many patches for Boy Scouts its really cool to see your work on other people! I rep for a company called Swiss Just that has an amazing line of all natural product. I am totally touched to have been picked as a part of this “Groovy” team! I hope my work will touch your heart and stretch your imagination! Have a blessed and creative day!

and the art...

Meet Amanda Valentin Resident Lead Digi Artist

Let's learn about the ever-fabulous Mandi!



My name is Amanda, but everyone calls me Mandi. I am a married, 28 year old SAHM/WAHM with 4 kiddies! I am an avid scrapbooker. My addiction started in 2003 with the very first rose my husband bought me when we first started dating. I stopped for a while, and then in 2006 when DD number 3 was born, my addiction blew up. I am now a paper hoarding, scrapping addict!! I am also in love with Stickles!! In 2006 I started playing with digital, but didnt really get into it.. At the end of last year, I was introducted to PSP and that was it.. I have been hooked on digi and digi kits since!! My digi kit collection is just as bad as my traditional items collection! LOL

Scrapping is my way of creativity and showing my artistic side. Sometimes scrapping is also therapy for me. A peaceful few hours scrapping does me some good!!

I love learning new tips and techniques as well as sharing some of my own, and I always look forward to meeting new friends who share my favorite addiction!!

Mandi's digi team worked on the theme "Proud" this month and this is the digi layout Mandi created using that. The colors are striking!

Meet Jackie Torres Resident Digi Artist

Come and say hello to our awe-inspiring Jackie T and let's get to know her a little bit shall we?


Hi I'm Jackie Torres, originally from Puerto Rico and now transformed into a Jersey Girl!... In 2000 I married my very own prince charming Manuel and relocated to states (New Jersey) with no friends or relatives @ all! One winter about 3 years ago I was walking the ailes of one of those big Craft Stores and saw a little box full of scrapbooking materials! by that time the only thing I knew about scrapbooking was that scissors were made to cut paper!!:not much!! I know! But the moment I opened that box I was in Love with this fabulous hobby! Little by little I moved from traditional to Digi and everything in between!! Now I enjoy both worlds!! The best thing of this Scrapbooking journey is that I have been able connect and meet people that I would never ever meet in any other way! this hobby give me the best gift of all!Friendship!!and you can not buy that with a Master Card! On my professional life I'm an Industrial Eng and I work for the pharmaceutical business.... yes I develop new Drugs!! but is very boring!!I'm the proud Mom of two handsome boys Luis (16y) and Frankie (20Y) and My beautiful Yorkie (Gigi).In my scrapbooking world I enjoy creating LO about everyday life stuff, My family and Nature! My style is very Eclectic..I love the old and new...very trendy!so you will also see a mix of all that on my LO's, which I hope you will like!! It is a pleasure to be part of If it Groovy Dige Team and I'm sure we will have tons of fun tougher! Looking forward to see you all!
Cheers
Jackie Torres

Theme:PROUD...

Meet Jen Macknick Resident Lead Dollbabies Artist

And just what is a Dollbaby Artist? Jen! Jen is great at creating little girl pages for her scrapbook so she is taking on the role as Lead Dollbabies Artist here on If It's Groovy. With precious little dollbabies such as hers it would be hard to not create wonderful layouts. Let's see what she can do and what she is about...


Hello World! My name is Jen, and I am ecstatic to be the lead Dollbabies Designer for Deb and If it's Groovy. What could be cooler than being a Groovy Girl? It's a great honor to be here sharing my skill with all these other talented ladies. I am 27, and a SAHM of two beautiful girls; Lily 1, and Olivia 9. They are truly my inspiration! Each day they bring something new o the table, that until that moment I never knew I was without! It is such an amazing feeling being a mom to these amazing "bugs" how did I ever get so darn lucky? I am from Wisconsin, smack dab in the middle of the state in a city named Stevens Point. I have lived here all my life, and it's a great area. The most ironic thing is that I am a "beach bum" at heart, and cannot Wait for those few short summer months to arrive each year! I am the kinda girl who wears flip flops in the snow (yes really) and I own more pairs than I can count! I like my life put to the soundtrack of loud upbeat music, the kind that we can all dance to. And when I am out and about I love to meet new people and have a blast no matter the occasion. I have had the same girlfriends for years and they are like the sisters that I never had. I am a sentimental person, and I keep the things that are near to my heart forever! It helps to have these as I tell stories to others, and scrap memorable moments in my life. I have been scrapping since I was in High School. My first experience much like many others out there was at a SM party with my mom. Which looking back on is hilarious, because she has not one creativity bone in her body. But I do thank her for taking me, and introducing my to the world of Scrap booking that I know today. I remember cutting my first photo, which was such a taboo and feeling liberated....It only went from there. I scrap in a cute trendy style. With most of my photos and events revolving around my girls and my girlfriends I enjoy flowers and flourishes over most others. Although I do not shy away from new techniques and trends, and I am always looking for a new class, a local, crop, or on the web for inspiration. I enjoy making fun altered items, and mini books in addition to my layouts.

You can also find me here:
Fiskateers: Jen #3213
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=653206544&ref=profile
Myspace: myspace.com/hunneroo
My Blog: http://willubmyhoneybee.blogspot.com/

Peace Out!
Jen

Using this sketch...



Jen created this layout:



If you follow this sketch email your lo to Deb at groovydeb@yahoo.com and you too can be featured on If It's Groovy :)

Happy Anniversary To the Groovy's!!!

HOLY MOLY BATMAN The Groovy's have been married 15 years1?!?!

In honor of my FIFTEEN year marriage to Kevin I thought I would celebrate with a joke...a very corny joke!!!

A husband and wife went in for counseling after 15 years of marriage.

When asked what the problem was, the wife went into a passionate,
painful tirade listing every problem they had ever had in the 15 years
they had been married. She went on and on and on: neglect, lack of
intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an
entire laundry list of un-met needs she had endured over the course
of their marriage.

Finally, after allowing this to go on for a sufficient length of time, the
therapist got up, walked around the desk and, after asking the wife
to stand, embraced and kissed her passionately.

The woman shut up and quietly sat down as though in a daze. The
therapist turned to the husband and said, 'This is what your wife
needs at least three times a week. Can you do this?'

The husband thought for a moment and replied.. 'Well, I can drop
her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Fridays … I fish.'

Told ya corny right?

And the Nominees are...

How sweet to find that two people have nominated me for this blog award:

Thanks to
http://artycrafty.wordpress.com also known as Debbie and in my book queen of You Tube as well as Jacquie over at http://creations4u2.blogspot.com


Here are the Rules to continue sharing the blog luv:
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 10 blogs.
4. Put links to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for your nominees.

I nominate:

http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com

http://sisterhoodofscrap.blogspot.com

http://mardi-sistas.blogspot.com/

http://katharina1704.blogspot.com/

http://pookahbot.blogspot.com/

http://nlovewithscrappin.blogspot.com/

http://oneguylou.blogspot.com/

http://stampedinhisimage.blogspot.com/

and because Debbie and Jacquie were both sweet enough to nominate me I will nominate them too :)

Meet Celina Aultman Resident Lead Sweetheart Artist

What is a Sweetheart Artist you might say? Well it is the title given to our very own Celina Aultman here on If It's Groovy. She will show us scrapbooking projects with boys only. For those who may struggle with producing a layout using boy photos this will be where you come to get your inspiration. Let's learn a thing or two about Celina shall we?

Hi, my name is Celina and I am a scrapaholic!! I have been scrapping for 13+ years. I live in Florida! I have a WONDERFUL husband that understands that scrapping is therapy for me. He is very supportive of all my hobbies, which include Scrapping, Crocheting, Sewing, and Quilting. We have 3 teenage boys that always let me take their photos. (Yea, right!) Sometimes I have to trick them, but they will enjoy their albums one day. (Or, atleast their wives will!) We love to ride motorcycles and go to the beach. We are also internet junkies. I have learned so much and made some great friends by joining scrapping groups online. I love any scrapping product that catches my eye and works on my layout. I will use any brand and love to find bargains.
I am excited to be the lead designer for the Sweethearts group. Happy scrapping!!



Here is a list of items used:
Blue and Back Cardstock - DCWV
Lace Cardstock - Ki Memories (Pop Culture)
Red Patterned Paper- DMD by Creativity Inc
Brads-JoAnn's
Ribbon-from my stash
Cricut-title.
Used gel pen to write and outline

If you create an all boy layout please email it to Deborah at groovydeb@yahoo.com. you may be the next featured guest on If It's Groovy!!!

Meet Jill Revell Resident Lead Stamp Sketch Artist

Please help me welcome Jill Revell. She has an infectious personality ( in a good way, lol) and I think it shows through on her layouts. She sells Close to My Heart products and I am sure that you will see a lot of those gorgeous products on her pages as she leads the stamping sketch team! Now here she is...


My Name is Jill, or Pryncess Jill! I have been happily married for three years to the best man in the world, Steve. We have a giant half lab half boxer named Diesel that we adore and a cat named Tiara, who is a little psycho. We live in Chesterfield, VA which is where we both grew up less than 5 miles from one another, but didn't meet until much later in life. In addition to living in Virginia I have lived in Texas, Florida, and Georgia. I started scrapping in 1996 and can honestly say that I am caught up with all of my photos through Christmas of 2008, so 4 months behind isn't too bad right? I love bright colors, big flowers, and stamps! I do a lot of basic scrapping in my family albums, but give me a great picture and I love to really get into a page and make art!

Jill Revell

Here is a layout she did recently to welcome Baby Jenna :) Notice the use of stamps. If you create a layout using the same style please let me know at groovydeb@yahoo.com and you too may be focused here on If It's Groovy!!!

Meet Jeanette Giancaspro Resident Stamp Sketch Artist

Jeanette will be working closely with Jill Revell. They together will provide sketches in the future as well as their take on the sketch meanwhile using stamping as a technique I think so many of us love. I think you will appreciate the work of Jeanette Giancaspro! Her use of stamps will be a great inspiration to any of us looking to pick up our stamps once again :) Please help me welcome Jeanette and here is more all about her...



I've been married for almost 20 years (in July), and we have 2 very unique and gifted children: David (14) and Haley (9). I have been scrapbooking and stamping for about 8 years. I started right after our first trip to DisneyWorld, where I bought a scrapbook kit to showcase our Disney photos. Then my husband bought me my first issue of Memory Makers. The rest is history....

I teach scrapbooking and stamping workshops/classes, and I really enjoy teaching others and helping them to see that we are all creative - even those of us who never thought we had an artistic or creative bone in our bodies. That is what I used to enjoy most when I was a school teacher: seeing that "aha!" moment when a student of mine finally got what I was teaching. It's the same with crafting. I find it very gratifying when I can inspire others to see and reach their potential.

I'm looking forward to working with this super-talented group of groovy ladies, and I'm grateful to Deb for offering me the opportunity to be part of this fabulous team.

Jeanette

Here is her layout having used the same sketch as her stamp team member with an extra side b:

Meet Charlotte Dixon! Resident Lead Altered Art Artist

Charlotte Dixon has a way with altered projects and was invited to join the team so that she can "show us her stuff"! Join me in welcoming her to the design team by participating in creating an altered project like she shows us here. You may be featured on the blog as well. Send your pictures to groovydeb@yahoo.com or leave a link here on this message to your online gallery. Now I'd like you to meet Charlotte...


Hi, I'm Charlotte and I have been scrappin for 7 years. I started scrapbooking when my dd was born and have been in love ever since! I have two children, my creative spunky daughter who is seven and my bunches of fun son who is three. I have been married for eight years to my darling husband Kris. Like so many other people I started with a scrapbook in a box from Walmart, and now I can't wait to see what new things the biggest companies are bringing out next. I am really excited to be chosen for my first design team here at If It's Groovy. Oh yeah, and I am in love with STICKLES!!!
Charlotte


Supplies Needed:
Styrofoam Ball
Flower Pot
DCWV Dressed Up Collection
Martha Stewart Scalloped Circle Punch
Straight Pins
adhesive
flower

Punch out circles using DCWV or your choice of papers. Stick the circles on with straight pins. Create an accordian using your favorite papers and glue to pot. Add flower on top and insert candle (for show only).

Meet Michelle! Resident Lead Vintage Artist

Meet Michelle who has a knack and flair for putting together beautiful layouts for vintage albums. Here is a little info about her and a gorgeous project that she is sharing with us after using a Pagemap. Give it a try and send me a copy of your vintage layout using her choice of a Pagemap and you too can be featured here on If It's Groovy!

And now I bring you Michelle McDonald Lead Vintage Artist!!!



Hi, My name is Michelle and I live in Northern California . I have been happily married to my husband Russ for almost 10 years. I have one stepdaughter Alyssa who just informed us that we are going to be Grandparents in December. So starts another chapter in our lives. I love to craft, all kinds of crafts. Floral design, gift baskets, scrapbooking, now sewing I love to try everything once. I have been scrapbooking now for about 5 years. I think I am more of a collector right now. LOL Outside of crafting we like to camp, go on small trips, and spend time with family and friends. I look forward to working with the Deborah and the Groovy Design Team. I think there is a wonderful team here!




A friend of our blog has created a layout using this same sketch and would like to share it here: Thanks Mardi!!!