Fantastic News!

Howdy friends and family!  I've got dinner in the oven so I'm gonna need to make this a quick post.
A few weeks ago I found this cute little papercrafts board on Scrapbook.com, Paper Therapy!  They had a Design Team call, and after playing and getting to know some of the people, I was decided to throw my hat into the ring.  Yesterday I got the most awesome email ever - I am on the Design Team for Paper Therapy! 

Starting October 4, we will be having weekly challenges, and there are alwasy fun swaps and chats on the boards.  Come check us out...feel free to stay a while.  :)

I'll come back to talk more later - can't let my husband's dinner burn.  Happy Crafting!!

What!?!

So I woke up this morning and hopped online to check out some stuff online.  My homepage came up - and I have it set to my Blog.  Much to my surprise, the background was all jacked up...seems like the template I was using was erased so I've had to redesign....I'm kinda bummed, but I look at this as an opportunity to have my husband help me learn to make my own templates.  Be on the look out for a new blog design...but it may take me a few weeks.  :)

For now I'm off to lunch at the West End with my husband.  Love y'all!!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Happy Holiday Weekend Bloggers!

I am recovering from a very nasty headcold, but I am glad to report I am on the mend. 

I am so excited that I've had this time to play online because I found a new project...like I don't already have enough going on.  ;)  I am currently working on cards to send to a camp for abused children, but I also found a great site: http://operationwritehome.org/.  The folks behind this site gather cards year round and ship them overseas to deployed military units so they have awesome cards to send to their families.  I am so excited to get started on these cards - I plan to ship cards every quarter.  If anyone is interested in doing this, or wants to have a Card Making Party, let me know - I'd love to help set this up or combine shipping with other cardmakers/ crafters in the area.

I am also excited to let you know that attendees of Croptoberfest will have the first chance to purchase Limited Edition Make a Wish Cad Kits.  What?  You don't know what Croptoberfest is?  It is a super fun 3 day crop held at Judy's Happy house and is open to all my favorite CM customers.  I am also unveiling my team's Make a Wish Project at this crop.  We will be making a limited number of card kits so make plans to come and check these out - once they're gone, they're gone.  :) I will be posting more details about the kits soon, so stay tuned for that!

In other news, Dave and I are really enjoying life.  Work has been challenging for me this week - had a short week and then was sick on top of that so I'm hoping next week will be better.  I left myself in good shape Thursday, so I at least had that going for me.  Today I am nearly back to 100% so I'm looking forward to knocking alot of stuff out Tuesday.  I've also been contemplating some changes in my own life.  I love my job - I like helping people better understand their leave options and helping put their mind at ease to get well, but some days the stress is too much.  I often don't feel like I'm really able to use the talents God gave me...several options have surfaced over the past few weeks - no worries - I'm not quitting my job anytime soon...just considering changing some things I do in my off time until I can figure out what I want to be when I grow up....or at least when I get older....I hope I never really grow up.  :)
Stay Crafty and have a great weekend!

Club Create part 7 and 8

Wow...I can not believe this is August 21!!  It feels like the time is racing past me this summer.
Well, here are the last 2 installments of my first Club Create Card series...I did not realize what an undertaking this would be, but I hope you are enjoying these cards, and are able to use the techniques to create your own beautiful creations.

Part 7 Cards are both made using Grape Cardstock and supplies from Simply Beautiful

Card 1:
Supplies:
1.  Grape Cardstock cut to 8 1/2"x 5 1/2"
2. Yellow Patterned paper from Simply Beautiful Story Box or Milestones (your choice)
3.  Patterned paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones (purple and blue with flowers)
4.  Simply Beautiful Paper Flowers (purple and blue, and white daisy)
5.  Foam adhesive and tape runner
6.  Paper trimmer.

Step 1:  Score Grape card stock a 4 1/4" so that you have an A2 card measuring 5 1/2"x 4 1/4" when folded in half.
Step 2:  Trim yellow patterned paper to 5 14" x 4" and adhere to the front of the card.
Step 3:  Trim Blue and Purple Patterned paper to 5" x 3 3/4" and adhere to the top of the card.
Step 4: Adhere a Medium Sized purple and blue flower to the flower in the cent of the card - make sure the petals are off set of the pre-printed flower.
Step 5: Adhere the White Flower to the center of the blue and purple flower using a small foam square.

Now you have a beautiful card ready for any occasion!

 Card 2:

Supplies:

1. Grape Cardstock cut to 8 1/2"x 5 1/2"

2.  NSD Simply Beautiful Borders Kit (Customer Gift)

3.  Yellow Patterned Paper Cut to Approx. 3" - 3 1/2" depending on your preference.

4.  Yellow and purple tag from Simply Beautiful Tags
4: Tape Runner and Foam Adhesive

Step 1: Score Grape card stock a 4 1/4" so that you have an A2 card measuring 5 1/2"x 4 1/4" when folded in half.

Step 2.  Using your Tape Runner, adhere the grey border to one side of your card.  Trim off the excess and repeat on the other side.

Step 3: Adhere the yellow square to the center of your card.

Step 4: Using Foam Squares, adhere the tag to the center of your card.

Now you can add a sentiment to your card, either using stickers or stamps - the possibilities are endless!

You can also watch me make these cards here:

Club Create Part 8:
The last project in this series is 1 card and some quick tags.  Enjoy!

Card 1:

Supplies:
1.  Mediterranean Cardstock cut 8.5" x 5.5"
2.  Pink Patterned Paper from Simply Beautiful - Storybox/ Milestone/ scraps - cut 4.25"x5.5"
3.  Simply Beautiful Flowers
4.  Decorative Border Punch - Any by Fiskars or Martha Stewart

Step1: Score Mediterranean Blue Cardstock at 4.25" and fold in half to create and A2 card.
Step 2: Cut your Pink Patterned Paper in half  so that you have 2 pieces measuring 5.5" x 2,25".
Step 3: Using your border punch, punch a border longways down 1 side of each piece of patterned paper.
Step 4:  Adhere the straight sides to your card, the decorative borders should face each other in the center of the card.  You can trim down your flat sides to allow more space between the borders if you would like.
Step 5: Gather your flowers - you will need 1 green, 1 orange, 1 purple, and 1 pink and white.
Step 6.  Layer all your flowers on top  of one another, except the green flower,  and adhere using Tape or Glue pen.
Step 7: Cut your green flower in quarters, giving you 4 pieces, and adhere to the bottom of your layered flowers.  Be sure they stick out to be seen - the should look almost like leaves.
Step 8:  Adhere the layered flowers to the center of the card.
You can now add your favorite message or sentiment.

Tags:

Supplies:
1.  Grape and Mediterranean Cardstock
2. Simply Beautiful Paper Ribbon
3.  Simply Beautiful Flowers
4.  Tape Runner
5.  Scissors
6.  Tag Maker

Step 1: Punch out tags using your Tag Maker.  Shown are 2 Mediterranean and 1 Grape.
Step 2:  Measure out 2 inches of your choice or Paper Ribbon and adhere to your tag as shown.
Step 3.  Adhere flower of choice as shown.  This project works best with the smaller flowers, but you can also use the larger flowers in the center of the tags.

Now you have some great tags to be used as gift tags, embellishments for cards, or journaling spots for your albums.  This is a great way to use up scrap paper, extra paper ribbon, or spare flowers.

Watch the vidoe here:


Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have enjoyed this series as much as I have.  Next week I will show you great cards using Creative Memories Make a Wish Product.  It's a great way to create beautiful pages and gifts while helping a great cause.  Stay tuned for more great projects, and a chance to come to one of our classes!

Happy Scrapping!

Club Create Parts 5 and 6 - Reposted

Hello all! Looks like our May project has stretched into June. Here are parts 5 and 6 of our 8 part series:

Card 1:
Supplies:
1. Mediterranean Blue Cardstock -Cut to 8.5"x5.5"
2. Patterned Paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones Kit
3. Epoxy Stickers from Simple Blooms Sticker set.
4. Blue Paper Ribbon from Simply Beautiful Paper Ribbon set.
5. scrap of Mediterranean blue cardstock
6. Scissors,Paper trimmer
                                                      7. Foam Adhesive and Tape Runner


Step 1: Fold Mediterranean cardstock in half so that your A2 card measures 4.25" by 5.5".
Step 2: trim down your patterned paper to 4" x 5.25" and adhere to the front of the card.

Step 3: Cut a 4" strip of blue paper ribbon and but in half. Attach the ribbon to the front and back of the tag as shown in the photo and cut the tops at an angle.
Step 4: Adhere Blue and Brown floral sticker to scrap of Mediterranean blue paper and trim around edge, leaving approx 1/8" around design. This step is optional.
Step 5: Adhere floral embellishment to tag
Step 6: Adhere Tag to upper right corner of card using foam adhesive.
Step 7:Adhere round orange and brown sticker of the printed flower as shown above.

Card 2

Supplies:
1. Mediterranean blue cardstock cut to 8.5" x 5.5".
2. Patterned Paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones Kit.
3. Simply Beautiful tags.
4. Simply Beautiful Flowers
5. scrap of Mediterranean blue cardstock
6. Scissors and Paper Trimmer
7. Foam Adhesive and Tape Runner.

Step 1: Fold Mediterranean cardstock in half so that your A2 card measures 5.5"x 4.25".

Step 2: Trim your patterned paper to 5.25"x4" and adhere to the center of the card.
Step 3: Adhere tag to scrap of Mediterranean blue cardstock and trim around the edges, leaving 1/8" around the edge.
Step 4: Adhere to the front of the card with foam adhesive.
Step 5: Adhere yellow flower to the top of the printed yellow flower on the top of the card with foam adhesive.

Now you have another beautiful card. You can stamp a sentiment to the front or leave it blank.
You can also watch my instructional video for clarification on any of the instructions:




Club Create Part 6:
Here are 2 more fabulous A2 cards:

Card 1:

Supplies:
1. Mediterranean blue cardstock scrap and piece cut to 8.5"x5.5"
2. Patterned paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones kit
3. Blue paper ribbon - Simply Beautiful Paper Ribbon
4. white and yellow flowers: Simply Beautiful Flowers
5. Scissors and Paper Trimmer
6. Foam Adhesive and Tape Runner

Step 1: Fold mediterranean card in half so that you have an A2 card that measures 5.5"x4.25".

Step 2: Trim patterened paper to 4"x5.25" and adhere to center of the card.
Step 3: Cut the loops off the edge of the tag and adhere the tag to a scrap of mediterranean cardstock.
Step 4: Trim edges of the cardstock around the tag, leaving a 1/8" border of cardstock around the tag.
Step 5: Trim a 6" piece of ribbon and adhere to the center of the card, blue side up. Trim excess off the side.
Step 6: adhere tag to the center of the card.
Step7: Adhere the flowers to the tag as shown above. Use foam adhesive to adhere the yellow flower centered between the white flowers on each side of the card to add a bit of dimension.

You now have another lovely card. Just add your favorite sentiment to the front or on the inside and enjoy!!

Card 2:

 Supplies:1. Green Apple cardstock cut to 5.5"x8.5"
2. Blue and orange patterned papers from Simply Beautiful Milestones or story box sets.
3. Simple Blooms Epoxy Stickers
4. Tearing tool (optional)
5. Tape Runner
6. Paper Trimmer


Step 1: Fold the green apple cardstock to create an A2 card - 5.5"x4.25".

Step 2: Trim blue patterned paper to 5.25"x4" and adhere to the center of the card.
Step 3: Trim orange patterned paper to 5.5"x3" and tear off 1/2" of either side. Adhere to the center of the card.
Step 4: Embellisch card with epoxy stickers - yellow and brown floral to the right hand side and green, orange and yellow circles to the left as shown.

You now have another great card that is prefect for any occassion. Ad your favorite sentiment to the front and inside.
You can also follow along with this great video:


Thanks for stopping by! Just 2 more parts to this series so come back next weekend - I should have the last 2 videos up by Sunday.

Thanks and have a great night!!
Jessi

Club Create Project Part 3-4 Re-Post

Hey there bloggers!
Here's a double-feature - Enjoy!!

Card 1 Supplies:
-Raspberry Cardstock cut to 8.5" x 5.5"
-Pink and Brown decorative paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones Kit
-Scraps: Yellow, Orange, Brown
- Simply Blooms Epoxy Stickers
-Butterfly Pocket Punch
-Trimmer
-Tape Runner



Step 1: Fold Raspberry Cardstock in half so your card measures 5.5" x 4.25".|
Step 2: Cut Decorative paper down to 4" x 5.5" and adheare to the center of the card. This paper should run the lenght of the card and have a 1/8" of Raspberry showing on each side.
Step 3: Punch butterflies from yellow, orange and brown scraps.
Step 4: Cut wings off the brown butterfly and adhere body to the orange butterfly . I used a glue pen - super easy. Once glue dries, fold wings up on either side of the body to make it dimensional
Step 5: Adhere the yellow butterfly to the lower right corner of your card. Then glue the center of your other butterfly to the yellow butterfly.
Step 6: Embelish your card with Epoxy stickers - brown circle with pink flower in the center of the flower pattern, Pink and brown butterfly placed in the upper left corner.
That's it! You're all done - now write a sweet note and send it to someone you love.

Card 2 Supplies:
-Grape ardstock cut to 8.5" x 5.5"
-Orange Floral Patterned Paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones Kit
-Simply Beautiful Tags
-Simply Beautiful Paper RIbbon - Multi Colored Stripes
-Simply Bloom Epoxy Stickers
-Paper Trimmer, Tape Runner
Step 1: Fold card in half so that it's 4.25"x5.5".
Step 2: Cut Floral Patterned Paper down to 5.25x4 and adhere to the center of the front of your card.

Step 3: Cut Paper Ribbon to 5.5" and adhere to the center of the card, longways.
Step 4: Adhere Tag to the front of the card.
Step 5: Embellish with Purple and Brown scalloped circle from Epoxy Stickers.
Optional - You can stamp a sentiment, rubon sentiments or adhere vellum quotes to the front of the card for a special touch.

Watch Cards 1 and 2 here:

Card 3 Supplies:
-Green Apple Cardstock cut to 5.5"x8.5"
-Yellow Swirl patterned paper from Simply Beautiful Milestone Kit
-Brown Paper Ribbon - Simply Beautiful Paper Ribbon
-Simply Blooms Epoxy Stickers
-Scrap of Brown paper approx 3"x3"
-Fine Tip Scissors
-Paper Trimmer
-Tape Runner

Step 1: Fold Green Apple Cardstock in 1/2 so your card is now 5.5"x4.25".
Step 2: Trim down the Yellow Patterned Paper to 4" x 5.25" and adhere to the center of the green apple card.
Step 3: Trim down the brown paper ribbon to 4.25" in length. Adhere to the card toward the top.

Step 4: Adhere the yellow and brown flowers to the brown scraps and cut the paper just out side of the sticker, creating a slight border.
Step 5: Adhere to the lower left corner.
Step 6: Adhere green and brown epoxy sticker to the upper right corner of the card, centering the points across the ribbon.
Optional: Stamp, rubon or adhere a sentiment to personalize your card.

Card 4 Supplies:
-Grape Cardstock cut to 8.25"x5.5"
-Green and Purple patterned paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones Kit
-Green Flower - Simply Beautiful Flowers
-Simply Blooms Epoxy Stickers
-Trimmer and Tape Runner and foam adhesive

Step 1: Fold Grape Cardstock in half so your card is 5.5"x4.25"
Step 2: Trim down green and purple patterned paper to 4"x5.25" and adhere to the center of your card.


Step 3: Adhere the Green Flower over top of the large purple flower on the patterned paper with foam adhesive, and stick epoxy circle to the center of the flower.
Step 4: Adhere a purple epoxy butterfly to the upper right corner.
Optional: Adhere a vellum sentiment, rubon or stamp to personalize for someone special.

Watch me make them here:


I hope you've enjoyed the latest cards, and come back next week for 2 more fabulous cards.

Have a great week!
Jessi

Hey Bloggers -

Here is part 2 of the 8 part series for May:

The first card was made with an A2 card cut from Raspberry Cardstock.

1.Cut a piece or Raspberry Cardstock 8.5" x 5.5" - score at 4.25" so that your card folds in half and you now have a base that is 5.5"x4.25".
2.Cut the coordinating mat from the Simply Beautiful MIlestones Kit down to 5.25"x4" and mat on the front of the card.
3.Attach a pink and white flower to the matching flower on the patterned paper using Foam Adhesive.
4.Tape a tape to the top right hand corner and adorn with yellow butterfly sticker.

The second card was made with and A2 card from Green Apple Cardstock.

1.Cut a piece of Green Apple Cardstock to 8.5"x5.5" - score at 4.25" so that your card folds in half, giving you a card base that is 5.5" x4.25".
2.Trim a piece of Mediterranean Cardstock down to 5.25"x4" and adhere to the front of the card.
3.Trim down the Green Journaling page from the Simply Beautiful Milestones Kit down to approx 5"x3.75" and adhere to the center of the blue cardstock.
4.Cut off a piece of the grey paper ribbon from the Simply Beautiful Paper Ribbons - cut approx. 2.5" - 3". Snip the ribbon in half and adhere to the front and back of the top of the large grey and green circle tag. You want it to look like the ribbon is going through the whole of the tag.
5.Tape down the tag to the front of your card.
6.Embellish the upper left part of the tag with 2 yellow flowers and 1 white flower. I used tape for the 2 yellow flowers and foam adhesive for the white flower right between the yellow flowers.
7.For the finishing touch, put a green epoxy dot sticker over the ribbon on your tag and the blue and brown square sticker in the lower right corner of your card.

These 2 cards are quick and easy and can be finished in 10 minutes.

You can also watch me make these cards to see just how easy they are!