A Little Everyday Vintage........

 Hello everyone, it's been a minute since I blogged and I have so much to show and tell.

I have been creating silently and not really sharing much at all. I kinda went through an "non" sharing faze and I am finally able to come back and share a little of what I have been working on.

Today I am sharing an exciting new line from Prima Marketing called Everyday Vinatge. The pocket sized memories kits makes it so easy to journal and capture everyday moments.

This Vintage line was created by Iron Orchid Designs for Prima Marketing.  You can read all about Josie and Sally by following the link > HERE

I created this super easy page featuring my youngest son Diego. I do not think I have met a happier kid......ever! His smile just lights up my everyday. These pictures capture his adorable dimples, and the best part, his "signature" wave. He is always waving.....cracks me up every time! The person responsible for these amazing photos is my friend Tine Keyner, you can find her blog ----> HERE I loved all the embellishments I used.....Wood, Flair Buttons, Canvas Alphas, and much more. The best part of it was that it is being featured in Prima's catalog being released this Summer at CHA in Las Vegas.....so excited. 

Here are a few more close ups of the layout. This collection is called Love Letters.

This other page I worked on is from the Flora Kit collection featuring my husband Manuel and I. Gotta love this guy......he is my ROCK! I love that he is a huge supporter of my scrapbook hobby.

I cannot wait to show all the other collections that Prima is releasing this summer at CHA. All collections will be including pocket sized papers, how awesome is that!. My busy life is going to be easier to scrapbook and share.

 Now a little of what has been going on with me these past months.....I have been super busy working, and traveling, and learning as much as I can in the scrapbook industry.  I have found that the favorite part of my job is researching product developing ideas for one of my major accounts. I loved learning the whole process of turning an idea into an product that my buyer's purchase for their retail chain stores.It is an amazing feeling.

Last month I experienced for the first time going to China and Hong Kong with my boss Tami (Creative Director of Prima) to visit the International Marketing fairs. It was amazing to see the various vendors from around the world sharing their new products. We did a lot of networking, a  lot definitely tons of walking.
I think I this is the most walking I had ever did........but I thoroughly enjoyed every step of the way.

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I will soon share more photos and details from my trip for a future blog post. So for now I will leave you with my favorite picture from Hong Kong. It was taken from our hotel room 28 floors up.

Come back soon,

♥ Michelle Gutierrez

Super Uper Busy........Yup! That's Me

I hate to go a week without posting on my blog. I have so busy lately with teaching classes, working a Charity Wings event,  making items for my friends MS Zumba charity event, working on a banner for a magazine I will be featured in (details soon) and finally designing for 2 design teams since last Thursday......Non stop, busy I tell you. But I have to say I love where I am at in my scrapbook journey today, and I wouldn't change it for the world.


 Pictured above is a sweet and simple card I made using My Little Shoebox. I love the card because it not only did it take all but 15 minutes to make, but the sweetness of the little girl......she is adorable.

I used a lot of pop dots to give it that 3 dimensional effect, added rhinestones, distressed it with a little ink, and of course finish it off with Stickles.....my favorite go to sparkley glitter glue

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Now lets talk about the Charity Wings event I helped out on this past weekend. Pictured here is sisters Cathi, Cindi, and I (the itty bitty short one) .....I had so much fun reconnecting with Cathi, we went to the same high school together. And it is funny how we have been scrapbooking many years and our paths crossed many times but we never knew it......They are so sweet! We all taught a make in take that was designed by Sherry Mendoza (designer/editor for Prima Marketing) at their yearly warehouse sale in Chino, CA. We were raising money for the Susan B Komen for the cure. And we were also promoting Live at CHA, a free online streaming event to an online interactive look into the new product releases and what's happening at the Craft & Hobby Association’s Summer Trade Show. They will also be holding a raffle, and this will be benefiting A Place To Bark. Link---> Live at CHA 

 Here I am with my Charity Wings shirt helping with the make n take on Saturday.

And here is a picture taken by Cindi of me trying to be adorable wearing my Prima decorated hat and necklace. 


This week I will be attending the Inspired Journey in Manhattan Beach, CA. It is a weekend of creativity, inspiration and friends! Great teachers, fantastic projects, and many laughs, overall an awesome experience where I will be taught by Teresa Collins,  Sande from 7 Gypsies, and Rebecca from Pink Paislee. I am sooooo stinking excited I cant wait to learn and be inspired!

So stay tuned, I cannot wait to show pictures of the event.

Hope everyone has a great day,

♥ Michelle