NEW Layout - LOVE

So it was late and I was exhausted .... BUT, at midnight I decided it was good a time as any to sit down and work on a new layout !!

The new Dear Lizzy 'Lucky Charm' collection keeps calling my name so I pulled it out again, turned on Erin Brokovich and this is what I came up with ......

I started with a Sketch Challenge posted by 

Scrapbookin' Adventures ......

I added Bella Blvd. designer tape to the edge of the striped pp and then border punched it ..... I used a different border punch on the red stars strip and even used my heart border punch on the edge of my journaling piece !!  A rub on horse was exactly right for this layout and a few adhesive backed buttons coordinated perfectly......

The chip shapes and matching stickers made were a great 

addition .....

..... and mixing Bella Blvd. Ciao Chip alphas with a 'remember rub on made for a perfect title....

I cut a journal card from one of the patterned papers and put it in my typewriter, then cut it down to size.  I put a date stamp and a piece of an arrow sticker on the left edge to finish it off !!

I know I've said it before but I am so in love with this collection and am thrilled with how it showcased this great pic of Emma a few show seasons back :)))

Don't forget to get your 'Lucky Charm' HERE but hurry as it is literally flying out the door .....

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

Flowers Flowers and more Flowers

Part of my CHA work for Bella Blvd. was to create several 3D flowers for 

the 'garden' in the booth ....

This is a pic of a few  on the sticks mixed with the new Bella feathers .....

...... several of mine together before they got 'planted' ;))

I mixed papers from the new Freestyle Sophisticates with pieces from 

the 'Love & Marriage' collection ......

...... I cut some shapes using the Cricut and border punched others to roll and adhere raised like the one above ......

Some had scalloped punched circles layered with them too .....

...... others had patterns that I embossed and sanded to show the pattern ......

....... i ran several pieces thru my crimper and then layered them together (love this one :))

 

I used LOTS of 3D foam to add dimension and make my flowers jump out of the 'garden' ......

...... but every single one of the (40) plus flowers had a button tied with twine :)))

These were SOOOOO fun to create and I hope they inspire you to add some to your next card, layout or altered project !!!!

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

Crop & Create Burnaby

Are you looking for an incredible weekend of crafting ?!  

Crop & Create Burnaby is exactly what you've been waiting for and registration is open HERE .....

I was lucky to have been a part of the event last year and I can not wait to go back again this year .... You'll enjoy plenty of crop time, INCREDIBLE workshops with some of the best in the biz and so much more ......

...... including fabulous on-site shopping with The Memory Workshop too !!

Check it all out HERE and then get registered so you can enjoy all this event has to offer .....

Come on back tomorrow for another fun project for your inspiration :)))

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

a couple more cards .....

We all find ourselves needing to have birthday cards on hand at a moments notice and today I've got a couple to share that I now have in my stash ready to go when I need them !!

This card was created using 'Birthday Boy' collection by Bella Blvd.  A few pieces of patterned paper, a border punch and some cardstock stickers and it was good to go !!

This girlie card was super fun .... After I adhered some cardstock and patterned paper, i added a cute cut ice cream cone and a coordinating ice cream cone circle sticker before I got to work with my designer tape.  I ribbon folded pink chevron tape along the bottom and then folded pink dot tape into the shape of the sticker to add a bit more dimension ..... Once the embellishments were complete I added my sentiment using the High Five alphas by 

Bella Blvd. to finish it off !!

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

"Lucky Charm" Layout

As I've said before, the Dear Lizzy "Lucky Charm" collection by American Crafts was one of my very fave's from Winter CHA and I couldn't wait to get home and play with my samples .....

This is a 'strips' layout that I did using several pieces of patterned paper as well as some of the fabulous embellishments that come along with it .....

I cut several strips and then weaved them in and out of each other to create this great mat for my photo ....

I used my typewriter to add my journaling in with some fabulous chip pieces too !!

This collection is now available HERE so hurry or call the shop to get yours .....

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

.....a card and a WINNER

Ahhhhh ..... it's Sunday and I promised you a winner yesterday - SORRY !!  I've been running my girl and her horse up and down the island and my boy to and from hockey so my computer has been closed since Thursday night !!!

BUT .... i'm back in the game and have a WINNER from my Valentine's Day contest !!  Everyone was entered and ....... MELINDA's comment below was randomly chosen :))  CONGRATULATIONS ....

MelindaFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Super cute...I love fortune cookies! So great for many different holidays with so many styles of paper. Will definitely be making some of these soon.

The best Valentine's Day gift I've ever received was when I was in a huge walk-in fridge and one of my old bosses allowed this guy I really liked to sneak in and surprise me.

I was totally shocked when I turned around and saw him standing there, he had a bag of Hershey's Kisses and asked me out.

MELINDA ..... Email me at jenniferedwardson@me.com so I can get your prize pack out to you this week !!!

Here is a fun card that I created for a workshop last month ..... it is a 'pop out' style card that you can create for so many different occasions using any collection !!

The base of the card is A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") ..... the inside has (3) slits snipped into the centre (shown below) .... Once I completed the inside cuts, I cut a piece of patterned paper to 6 x 9" and adhered it to the outside so you can see the pattern show thru behind the cuts inside .....

You can embellish the 'pop outs' however you choose .... i cut out coordinating flowers to add to mine ..... super cute and super fun !!

Tomorrow I have a great layout to share using new 'Dear Lizzy' Lucky Charm that just arrived HERE ..... hurry in to get yours .....

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

Happy Valentine's Day ... & last day to WIN

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY from me to you .... xo

Today I wanted to share a couple of fun projects of similar style but different product ..... and by product I mean one is paper and chocolate and the other is all FOOD !!!

The first share is one that I created for Bella Blvd. featuring the adorable "Kiss Me" collection .....

I adhered my fave chocolate hearts to some candy sticks, cut a few hearts shapes from patterned paper, and added some cute cut shapes and stickers too .....

..... too cute .....

I wrapped some twine around the bottom of the vase as well as a few paper border strips and then I cut out lips and adhered them around the jar too !!

NOW for the FOOD ...... This is what I made for Alexander's classroom Valentine's Day treats !!

The idea is the same ..... I used kabob sticks and layered candies, marshmallows and strawberries up the stick .......

I think I was trying to make myself feel better about all the sugar by adding the fruit ;))

..... and for the fill in the vase I mixed mini marshmallows and cinnamon hearts !!  I wrapped some cute heart ribbon around the vase and then filled it with the treats ...... Fun right !!!!

I wish you all the most wonderful LOVE filled day today .......

REMEMBER ...... COMMENT TO WIN !!

Tell me the BEST VALENTINE'S GIFT you've ever received and I'll choose a random winner to get an AMAZING PRIZE pack full of paper and embellishments :)))

Comment on any of my (4) Valentine's Day posts to enter ..... (Monday - Thursday Feb. 11th - 14th) Contest closes at Midnight Thursday Feb. 14th and winner will be posted on Saturday Feb. 16th ....

GOOD LUCK !!!!

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

Candy Bags anyone .... ??

Only one more day to get your last few Valentine's together for the big day tomorrow :))

I've got some super sweet glassine bag inspiration for you 

today .....

One of the coolest things about these bags is that you can EMBOSS THEM !!!  They can be put into your fave embossing folders and run thru your die cutting machine to get a great pattern on your bags super quick and easily !!

After i tucked some candies inside, I went ahead and created great fold over tops and embellished them ready to give away on the 14th !!!

REMEMBER ......

I've got Valentine's inspiration for you all week long so come on back ......

AND ..... COMMENT TO WIN !!

Tell me the BEST VALENTINE'S GIFT you've ever received and I'll choose a random winner to get an AMAZING PRIZE pack full of paper and embellishments :)))

Comment on any of my (4) Valentine's Day posts to enter ..... (Monday - Thursday Feb. 11th - 14th) Contest closes at Midnight Thursday Feb. 14th and winner will be posted on Saturday Feb. 16th ....

GOOD LUCK !!!!

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

Pretty Pillow Boxes

I'm back today with another fun Valentine's project to inspire you to get into your crafty space and get creative !!!!

These clear pillow boxes are so much fun and perfect for ANY occasion .... seriously the possibilities are endless ......

..... AND you can emboss them !!  How cool is that ?! ......take your clear box (available in several sizes) and your fave embossing folder and run it thru your Big Shot and you'll LOVE the dimension this will add to your project !!

Fill with some candies OR a gift card ect......and then embellish wiht some fabulous Bella Blvd. product ..... PERFECT :))))

REMEMBER ......

I've got Valentine's inspiration for you all week long so come on back ......

AND ..... COMMENT TO WIN !!

Tell me the BEST VALENTINE'S GIFT you've ever received and I'll choose a random winner to get an AMAZING PRIZE pack full of paper and embellishments :)))

Comment on any of my (4) Valentine's Day posts to enter ..... (Monday - Thursday Feb. 11th - 14th) Contest closes at Midnight Thursday Feb. 14th and winner will be posted on Saturday Feb. 16th ....

GOOD LUCK !!!!

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

LOVE and a CONTEST

I've got a bunch of fun Valentine's Day projects up on the Bella Blog today so I want to share a little tutorial with you so you can get some made in time for the 

big day on Thursday !!!

If you have never made your own paper fortune cookies before, today is the day ..... super cute, super fun and EASY :))

They are perfect for ANY occassion ..... Valentine's Day of course, birthdays, Easter, Halloween, wedding favors and more and seriously too freakin' cute !!!

Start with circles cut from your fave patterned paper ..... I used 2 different sizes (3 and 4") ..... FYI: the larger your circle the easier to fold ....

Create your own 'fortunes' to put inside your cookies. I did a few love notes as well as a couple 'coupons' such as "Good for one Starbucks on me" and "Can I take you out for a milkshake ?" .....

Fold in half one direction and make a small PINCH in the paper, then open to fold the OTHER way.  Line the top of your circle with a small amount of quick dry glue as shown. Lay a fortune in the center .....

Fold in half so the glue can dry.  Notice that I did not glue too far down each side.  If you have too much glue your cookie will not fold correctly 

(you'll learn this on your first one - i did ;)))

I held it together with mini clothespins so I could move onto making another one while it dried :))

Once it was dry you can put pressure in the bottom center where your ORIGINAL PINCH was .... this allows you to push the bottom up and fold the sides down gently towards you to create your cookie shape !!!

TaDa :))  I added a glue dot to the inside where the cookie meets to hold it together.  If it's a bit stubborn or your paper is quite heavy weight, add a bit of quick dry glue and wrap an elastic around it to dry for a few minutes !!!

..... and then EMBELLISH like I did using your fave Bella Blvd. :))

LOVE the new Freestyle Sophisticates ...... you'll be able to get yours HERE very soon !!!

I've got Valentine's inspiration for you all week long so come on back ......

AND ..... COMMENT TO WIN !!

Tell me the BEST VALENTINE'S GIFT you've ever received and I'll choose a random winner to get an AMAZING PRIZE pack full of paper and embellishments :)))

Comment on any of my (4) Valentine's Day posts to enter ..... (Monday - Thursday Feb. 11th - 14th) Contest closes at Midnight Thursday Feb. 14th and winner will be posted on Saturday Feb. 16th ....

GOOD LUCK !!!!

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

...... Birthday ??!!

If you're like me you often find yourself needing a birthday card QUICK !!!

Here are a couple that I made for a workshop last month that i thought i'd share .....

Bella Blvd. has been my go to when I think of birthday's lately ..... the bright fun colors just scream celebration to me .....

I started with the scallop edged card base from the David Tutera Celebrate card making system ..... and added patterned paper, border stickers, cute cuts, chip shapes, stickers and crochet flowers too !!!

This is a larger card base (5 x 7") ..... again i used Bella Blvd. patterned paper, stickers, chip shapes and added a little flag too !!!

I've been working on some great layouts and Valentine's projects too so come on back for lots more to inspire you to dig into your product at home and create something beautiful :)))

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo

Hello ..... Cards

A little more card sharing today ..... 

..... i LOVE the Studio Calico Classics collection and it was perfect for this set of cards .....

I scored a piece several times and did an accordion fold and adhered it raised for some great dimension .....

I added a white lace paper doily, a few punched shapes, a couple of chip flowers with twine .....

..... and these GREAT wooden 'hello' sentiments by Jillibean Soup (LOVE these) .....

A fun, easy dimensional card that you can create time and time agin with any collection for any occasion !!

TFL ..... Talk soon.

j. xo