As those of you who read the blog already know, 7gypsies participated in a ATC challenge with Scrapbookdreamer.com in the month of February.  We had loads of funky entries but had to pick just 1 winner (it was SO hard!)  So congrats to kpettit, our ATC challenge winner!  Here is here fabulous winning entry!Thanks to all of our gypsy bloggers who also entered the challenge.  You can view all of the ATC cards entered by clicking here!The winner received an ATC prize package from the gypsies with tons of ATC products, a shiny new ATC carousel and some of 7gypsies artist, Janelle Smith's personal ATC creations!  Check them out:

What would the year of the gypsy be without a surprise giveaway?We'll be doing at least 1 surprise giveaway every month for our gypsy bloggers.  The lucky winner will receive a NEW Gypsy Year clear stamp to document your year of the gypsy!  So cool!We won't be giving any details on how to win but we'll give one clue:Every surprise giveaway will be decided by your blog participation!and this month we are giving the Gypsy Year stamp to:Jamie ANDBishopsmommieFor logging the most posts in the month of February.  

Don't forget to join 7gypsies artist, Janelle Smith for a live chat at scrapbookdreamer.com.day:  this THURSDAY, February 26thtime: 8 PM MSTwhere:  click HERE to enter chatroomCome see what the gypsy life is all about as Janelle answers your question and shares her design secrets!

You know its the 'Year of the Gypsy'.  You faithfully read the blog.  You love all things gypsy.So don't miss out on our very first newsletter!  We are creating the Gypsy Chronicles especially for you.  It will be filled with project ideas and instructions, gypsy product tips and other inspiration to feed your gypsy spirit.  But first we'd like to hear directly from our gypsies- what you'd like to see in the Chronicles!  Please post any questions, ideas or suggestions for what YOU want us to share in the newsletter.And don't forget to join our newsletter mailing list... see right side of the blog.  And watch your inbox for our first edition in March!

We've got a bunch of new videos demonstrating different ways to use the Binderie Punch.  Watch 7gypsies artist, Janelle Smith, demonstrate some of the basics for using our new Binderie Punch in the video below.  And don't forget to check out the video demo links on the right side of our blog to see a fun 8x8 journal idea or watch as Debbie Crouse and Janelle Smith play with the punch at CHA winter!Did you know you can view a whole collection of 7gypsies video demos on youtube?  Simply enter 7gypsies in the search bar and enjoy!

Calling all ATC* lovers...Would you like to win a 7gypsies ATC carousel and products?*ATC refers to Artists Trading Cards.  Artists create several 2x3 sized cards and then "trade" them with each other in an artists trading card exchange.  We love how quick and easy it is to whip out these mini masterpieces and have created an entire line of ATC sized products and a one of a kind carousel to display them on!  Scrapbookdreamer.com is hosting a month-long challenge in celebration of their 5th anniversary (congrats!) and it's open to all gypsies!  Whether you are an ATC expert or never tried working with the ever popular ATC products, we'd love to see what you create.The challenge is simple... Create an ATC showing off your romantic side and you must use at least one 7gypsies product per card. (but you can never have too much gypsy goodness, right?)You may enter more than one card in the challengeCards must be created between Feb 6-28th to be eligiblePost your entries at the scrapbookdreamer.com gallery by clicking on this link no later than February 28, 2009.Winners will be announced in early March.This challenge will be judged by our very own designer, Janelle Smith and best of all the winner will receive a ATC Carousel and prize package worth over $50!So dig through your stash of ATC products and show us how gypsy you really are!  Good luck and may the most inspired gypsy win...You are also invited to join Janelle for a live chat at the scrapbookdreamer.com chatroom (click here to enter the chatroom) on Thursday, February 26th at 8pm MST. Don't miss this chance to ask one of the gypsies how life in the old van is.  Mark your calendars, but we'll remind you again the week of the chat.Here's a bit of inspiration to get those creative juices flowing!  Some of Sande Kreiger's little ATC wonders...

Two of our favorite gypsies, Paula Cheney & Debbie Crouse packed their trunks and hit the road for Payson, Arizona.  They set up camp at a darling little shop by the name of Paper & Metal Scrappers and taught a fabulous gypsy inspired class using our stacked accordian book!  Here's a peak at the cover...Debbie & Paula came back from their latest journey excited to have met some of our sun lovin' Arizona gypsies.  In fact, there were so many gypsies awaiting their arrival that their class was taught at a neighboring coffee shop because the store couldn't hold all of the gypsy girls lined up to be inspired!   The entire month of January was declared Gypsy Days in the store!  7gypsies classes were offered throughout the month in addition to promotions and other fun goodies for fellow gypsies to indulge in.We were so impressed with their gypsy flea market style displays.  All sorts of 7gypsies trinkets and goodies were spilling from vintage suitcases, baskets and antique inspired metal tins all nestled among bright bright scarves and bits of fabulous fabrics.  What true gypsy could resist?  Way to go girls!Here are two of our favorite gypsies- Brenda & Barb, owners of Paper & Metal Scrappers!  Hello fellow gypsies and thanks for letting us set up camp at your shop! By the way... Did you know that we have an entire band of gypsy instructors that travel and teach at scrapbooking stores?  If you are interested in hosting a gypsy at your store

Whew!  What a journey.  We enjoyed spending time with so many of our gypsies!  Our booth was full of gypsies each day and we kept busy inspiring everyone with our fanciful displays and amazing projects.We know we promised to take you with us, and we did.  sort of.  (Let's just say these gypsies aren't known for being technically savvy.)  We took lots of photos and even some video clips that we'll be uploading soon.  And lucky for us we some wonderful gypsy friends stopped by the booth from The Pink Donut.  They did a quick video tour of what's new and have already posted it to their site!  Check it out on their website by clicking HERE!Enjoy the photos of our booth, samples and some of our favorites from the show...  Check out the star of the show!  (well besides the fabulous binderie punch)  It's our clever new ATC & Photo display.  If you've loved working with the ATC & Photo carousels then you'll flip over our newest display.  Simply clip your photos, trinkets, ATC cards and treasures to the 3 rings using our clever little hooked gator clips.  You can adjust the rings up and down depending on how big your hanging artwork is.  And that's all it takes to create a funky display of your favorite things!  Imagine the possibilites!Here is a quick shot of the booth while we were setting it up.  It takes dozens of hours for our designers to set up all the product and samples in the booth! You can see one of the several shipping crates that the booth is transported in...We are known for our fabulous displays and vintage findings that are part of our booth.And check out our gypsy chandelier!  Our lead designer, Debbie Crouse was busy every day at the make & take table.  She had a steady line of gypsies waiting their turn to create a mini book using the binderie punch.  Everyone ooohed and ahhhed over how easy and fun it is to use!7gypsies artist, Janelle Smith, taught a fun and fabulous workshop using the home sweet home board kit and the binderie punch.  It was at 7am in the morning but it SOLD OUT!  Now that's what we call true gypsy love!But one of our favorite places to visit in the booth was the gypsy market.  Filled with our newest papers and coordinating products, all strung across wire wrapped books and hung from hand crafted wire hangers!  It was gypsy junk at it's best!We had a great time with all of our gypsies!  Thank you all for visiting the booth, coming to the workshop and spreading the gypsy love!

Not going to make the journey to CHA?  Don't despair!  We'll take you with us.  Gypsies NEVER leave their fellow caravaners behind. We are en route to the big show our many vans bursting with gypsy goodness and we want to share it all with you.  Sooooo, we will be chronicling our CHA journey with you via the gypsy journal.  We will be posting photos and writings right from the show.  See why everyone gets gypsy fever in our booth, oooh and aaah over our designer's latest creations and send us your love from back home.  California here the gypsies come!peace out,the gypsies