05.27.08

Super Size That Order!!

Posted in Creative Cuts & More, Jacksonbelle Embellishments at 4:56 am

Typically I just get really irritated when going for fast food (thank goodness don’t do this too often!!) and they so graciously ask would you like to super size that?? Uh, no! if I wanted that size I would have ordered that size…. but today, I’d definitely take that super sized order!!! You’re probably think…. wth??? Lynda threw out this awesome sketch challenge in the Jacksonbelle Embellishment SCS Forum for the design team and those who wanted to participated -the original is HERE (now I have to admit I chose not to do a square card - I really prefer the typical rectangle but other than that stuck with the design). An additional part of the challenge was to use Prima!!! Well, not only did I do the challenge sketch and use Prima - I pulled out one of the cutest fry box dies from Creative Cuts & More and made it SUPER SIZED!!! Take a look:

Fry Box and Card Details:

Cardstock: “Mars” Stardream Metallic (CC&M)

Ink: Maroon & Rose Coral (Color Box Fluid Chalk)

Pattern Paper: Prima’s New Urban Cosmo Paper Collection (JBE ) - now these paper collections are super size themselves and include fry sauce! My pack not only included that gorgeous double sided paper but had matching Prima flowers and ribbons…. yum, yum I love the matching crocheted type ribbon that came with this!!!! I need a whole spool!!!

Accessories and a couple of other details for the samples - on the card I used a Martha Stewart border punch across the top and bottom then distressed with some of the maroon fluid chalk ink. On the FryBox, before I assembled I stamped Inkadinkado Nostalgic flourishes using the fluid chalk inks (be sure to let dry - it takes a couple of extra minutes on the metallic cardstock - but so worth it!!!). On both samples I also used Maya Road chipboard flourishes as the flower stem or vine - both were painted with Tim Holtz’ Distress Crackle Paint - Shabby Shutters. After the cracking then put some Tim Holtz Distressing Walnut Ink on the chipboard and gave a good rubbing.

I hope you enjoyed the project and sketch challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team samples. (Will have to add those links a little later today - gotta get going to the paid job)….. in the meantime - Enjoy and Create, Lila

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05.13.08

BasicGrey Challenge

Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments at 4:47 am

Jacksonbelle Embellishment’s DT challenge this week was to use as much BasicGrey as possible - um, not a problem….. I chose to do a 12X12 LO with one of our new family photos. Sample and Details below….

Cardstock: White (SU); Pattern Paper: Sugared Collection (BasicGrey); Stamps: “Doodle Flowers” (Inkadinkado) Ink: Cranberry Crisp, Rose Romance (retired - yes, I still have it), Rose Red, Old Olive, True Thyme (SU); Black Stazon; Walnut Stain (Tim Holtz Distress Ink); Accessories: Blender Pen Dove); Sponge; Precision File Set (BasicGrey); rub-ons (American Craft & We Are Memory Keepers); heart mini brads (Making Memories); white opaque pen (Inkssentials); and that yummy ribbon (I can’t remember!!!); pop dots for dimension….

Enjoy and Create - check out these other BG challenge samples

stay tuned will have more links to samples this afternoon….

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05.12.08

With Heartfelt Thanks

Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments at 5:22 pm

Last Tuesday was Jacksonbelle Embellishment’s first DT challenge. We were to use pink, green, and basic gray. Since I was up to my elbows in 25th Wedding Anniversary events - and then a broken hot water pipe under the house….. I’m quite late on getting this posted. Nonetheless, I really like this color combo - even more I love, love, love this Inkadinkado stamp called “Lovely Flowers” and sentiment. I used Kaitlyn Collection pattern paper from Crate Paper. The image was stamped with VersaMark, embossed with black detail and then colored with watercolor brush and reinkers. A little black velvet ribbon tied on the bottom and some Robin Nest Dew Drops finished the project.
Enjoy and Create, Lila

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05.01.08

It’s a Beautiful Day….

Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects at 12:33 pm

So many reasons to be grateful. Yesterday was Scott & my official 25th Wedding Anniversary - we’re having the big celebration this Saturday with family and close friends. Tonight Courtney (our oldest daughter) and Jon (her significant other) will be flying in to join our celebration.

I’m also grateful for - the sun will be shining today - still early Spring temperatures - but hey - it’s not snowing here in the valley. Today is also my “Friday” at my paid job and will have the next few days off. Oh!!! and a little announcement - Lindsey has made her selection - I’ll be joining her team. I met Lindsey several years ago in Salt Lake City during a SU convention - there was a Splitcoaststampers Shoebox swap that both she & I attended. We’ve kept in touch over the years and she recently moved from Sandy, Utah to Star, Idaho - which is a neighboring community to Kuna. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her again in person - she really is one of the most talented papercrafters, business owners, and sweetest people you could know - plus she’s a big fan of Willie!!! Now, I like Willie, but not as much as Lindsey,

Enough of the yip-yap - Here are samples using some of the best rubber (IMO) out there - Inkadinkado!! Of course they are paired with BasicGrey or Cosmo Cricket (other bests IMO) and use VersaMagic ink. Pretty straight forward.

All paper and rubber stamps purchased from Jacksonbelle Embellishments. Lindsey truly does have awesome customer service, a wonderful selection, fast and fair shipping. Congratulations to the other team members.

Enjoy & Create, Lila

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