Genuinely Jane Studios

Welcoming our Amazingly Talented Guest Designer...Jennifer Mattot!

My name is Jennifer Matott and I live in Liverpool, New York (Outside of Syracuse, NY). I have 2 little boys, Mark and Christopher that keep me very busy. I've been teaching art for over 12 years to kids and adults alike.  Because of my education and art training, I love to teach others about techniques as well as try new materials. I've been scrapping and creating mixed media for over 15 years.  Mixed media allows me to get creative with materials and still create a 3D effect using a variety of supplies.   Currently, I am a member of the Bad Girls Kit club design team and was the 2008 Top Designer winner.  I also design for Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker and Black River Designs as well as ScrapMojo and Candy Shoppe Designs challenge blogs.  My pages lean towards the dramatic and I love experimenting with papers and pushing the limits of what can be done. Distressing, inking, paints, and textures are a constant in my work.

Here's a sampling of her gorgeous projects..check out the Guest Designer Page for more!  SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!

Trick or Treat, Smell my...

Oh, ok..I know that Halloween has passed, but I HAD to share this FABULOUS Circle Witch book done by our friends at Cats Creations in Mineral Wells, TX!  Isn't it just terrific????

WOW!
 
 

Announcing the new GJS Design Team!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  We are thrilled to announce our SENSATIONAL new DT!

Al-Marie Campana

Jennifer Hansen

Debbie Nicholas

Chrystal Riddell

Candy Rosenberg

Virginia Wong

We had so many incredible submissions!  It was hard to choose just six!  So...we will be contacting some of our finalists in the coming months to act as Guest DT members....stay tuned! :)

And check back soon for our new Designers to be featured on our Designers page...more amazing samples created by our super-talented gals and exciting announcements from GJS!

Please join us in congratulating these fantastically talented ladies!!!!

Guest Designers, Rockin' Projects and More!!!

We at GJS extend a warm welcome to Jessy Christoper, one of our fantastic Guest DT members!  Read a bit about Jessy, check out a sneak peek of her work and see more on our Guest Designers Page!  She did a BEAUTIFUL job!!

Also..check out some more FABULOUS creations by our current DT.....as always....they are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned....this week we will be announcing our new DT....what a tough decision!  Sooooo many gorgeous submissions!!!!!

Hello! My name is Jessy Christopher. I am a 29-year-old preschool teacher & a photographer in Malaysia. I have been scrapping since 2007. I started off with digital & hybrid scrapbooking and finally ventured into paper scrapbooking in the early of 2008. What I love the most about scrapbooking is the freedom to express myself. There are no boundaries, I can do whatever I want on my creation. I always enjoy doing cards, layouts & also altered projects.

Scrapbooking has opened alot of opportunity for me. I met new friends all around the globe through forums. It has also encouraged me to showcase my creations to the rest. I love to try out different techniques & enjoy playing with the different medium. I've also been published in Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbook Trends, online magazines & also local newspaper. Scrapbooking has become quite a passion and when I have any free time, it's the first thing to do in my list!

Please feel free to drop by my blog @ www.teacherjessy.blogspot.com. I'd love to hear from you :)

Paw and Scalloped Book w/Candy Cane Cut-Out by Jessy Christoper
 

And a sneak peek from our DT:

Check back soon to see more work by our Guest DT members and the announcement of our new DT!
 
 

Become a fan of GJS on Facebook!

The link below will take you to our fan site...come check us out and join in the conversations!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Moberly-MO/Genuinely-Jane-Studios/151780203368?ref=ts

FALL RELEASE!!!!!!!

Check out these new mini books. These can give you an idea for upcoming or future classes, as well as that little gift for that SPECIAL somebody. Also you can still take advantage of our special, but time is running out. Don't forget about our ongoing DT call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be on the look out for the Nov/Dec issue of Scrap n Art. Also, the hunter series mini books will be released soon!!!!!!!!!!

Genuinely Yours,

Sue and Mark
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

DT Call here at GJS!!!!!

 

Genuinely Jane Studios is searching for up to 6 new members for our Design Team.  We are looking for enthusiastic, creative people who enjoy inspiring others with their passion.  We are looking for a variety of styles but a passion for mini-books, altering and thinking out of the box is required!

Design Team submissions will be accepted from October 6^th to October 31^st midnight CST.  Each DT member will be asked to sign a contract for their term.  The DT term will run from November 5^th, 2009 to May 5^th, 2010.

Both US and International applications are welcome!

Current and former DT members, including Guest Designers are welcome to apply.

To apply, please submit the following to GJSDTCall@gmail.com:

1)      4 projects including at least one mini-book.  Altered projects are encouraged, as well as home décor, cards, stamping and creative ways to use embellishments.

2)     Name, address, phone number and email address.

3)      The answers to the following questionnaire.

4)     Links to your personal blog or website.

Our chosen DT members will sign and return the design team contract and provide a short bio and head shot by November 5th.   What we ask of our Rockin’ DT Members: ·  Two to three projects each month with provided GJS products.  (You may use any other products from any other manufacturer you wish to complete your project except when we are swapping with another company then specifics will be provided – but hey, it’s more free stuff for you!).  Deadlines and assignments will be provided each month. · DT members will be asked to share projects, techniques and/or step by step instructions for projects for our blog on a rotating basis. · DT members are asked to participate regularly on the GJS Facebook fan page. · Promote GJS on their blogs or other websites they frequent (where allowed), including, where permitted, the use of the GJS “blinkie” · Participate in bi-monthly online chats with GJS leadership (they are tons of fun!)      Perks of GJS Genuinely Rockin’ DT Members: ·  Two to three (or more!) free GJS products each month for you to work with!  Projects will be mailed bi-monthly so you will have plenty of time to work on your creations! ·  DT members will receive a significant discount on personal purchases and those used for teaching classes, if applicable. (Specifics included in DT contract). · Your bio, photo and project gallery will be featured on the GJS website and blog · We encourage our designers to submit work done with GJS products for publication and thank you by offering a submission bonus upon publication. .Questionnaire: 1.     How long have you been papercrafting? 2.     What is the main subject of your projects?  (kids, pets, inanimate objects, etc.) 3  Are you comfortable stepping out of the box and trying new things? And do you feel comfortable sharing these ideas with other members by posting pictures and details on new techniques you tried? 4  Why do you feel you should be chosen to be a part of the Genuinely Jane Studios Design Team? 5 How would you promote GJS products in your sphere of influence? 6 Have you worked with wood for crafting before?  What are your favorite techniques for working with wood? 7 What else should we know about you the crafter or you the person?

Delicious!

Isn't this just yummy?  Our very own Chrystal Riddell just rocked this awesome book!

Check out the rest of the pages on the Inspiration Station 2 page!

Pear album by GJS

I had a ball working this awesome pear album!  I pulled out all the inky, dirty stuff!  Twinkling H20s, Alcohol Inks, walnut stains, Adirondacks Acrylics and so much more!

The theme is my favorite song "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman! 

Here's the cover...check out the Inspiration Station 2 page for the very basic inside pages :)

AWESOME class at Stampers Ink with GJS products!

Isn't this just boo-tiful!?!?!!  Featuring the GJS House Book and tons of super creative tools and techniques!  This class is being held on October 17th at Stampers Ink (www.stampersink.net) in Shawnee, KS.....we love it!  Candy Colwell is the designer and the instructor - your work ROCKS, Candy!