10.28.08
Posted in Creative Cuts & More, Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Technique Junkie
at 3:24 am
This week’s challenge for Jacksonbelle Embellishment DT’s is Autumn/Fall colors or Thanksgiving. Well, I have to admit things have been getting extremely busy at my paid job (I work for the Idaho Dept of Labor) and we have several companies with hundreds of workers being permanently laid off - my energy these days seems to be spent helping those who have lost their jobs….. but I do have a couple of projects I wanted to share - some of you may have seen them through PatStamps Technique Junkie Newsletter - they both use the “Ribbon Through” technique described in October 08 mailing and sampled on the website. I really like this technique - I never know what to do with all those little pieces of ribbon leftovers - this is a perfect way to use all those pieces I just can’t bear to toss in the trash.
For both samples, rather than using punches, I wanted a little larger image to work with and showcase my ribbon through - well, Creative Cuts & More was able to help me out with that. I asked Terry to custom die cut using her leaf dies with Bazzill paper….. she sent me the negative images and then I went to work with the ribbon technique. The “Autumn” sample uses Basic Grey ribbon, a little Copper Encore ink, nailhead brads and call that one complete. The pumpkin sample uses Bazzill paper and negative die - I ran it through my Cuttlebug first then highlighted/distressed areas with Chocolate Chip ink (SU). Can’t you just see holiday dies with the technique - like tree ornaments? snowflakes? candy canes? Christmas trees? I think it could go on and on…. take a quick look at Creative Cuts and More for all your die choices - then take a look at all those little ribbon pieces you just can’t seem to toss - and for even more ribbon ideas and one of the best values is PatStamps Technique Junkies newsletter - gives you even more ideas and ways to use the products you’ve already (most likely) got on hand.
See how the other JBE DT members used their creative juices for this challenge - links to their blog on the righthand side bar. Enjoy and Create, Lila
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10.25.08
Posted in Recent projects, Shimmerz Paint
at 7:04 pm
First I have to let you know of three different wayz you can win SHIMMERZ BLOG CANDYZ - - (ONE) this one is a real close ending time - Pat Huntoon the Ultimate Technique Freak who authors “The Technique Trail” blog has this blog candy she givez away every Wednesday - this last weekz posted candy receives the CUTEST Halloween card and 4 bottlez of SHIMMERZ all the DEETZ are here - closez Sunday, October 26 11:59EST - real eazy - and you get a super card and thoze SHIMMERZ. (TWO) Shimmerz has a monthly give away for those who posted Shimmerz on their projectz or cardz and then link to Shimmerz - ending date is October 31 - click here for more DEETZ. AND THEN (THREE) and this is the most exciting!!!!! Shhhh! Shimmerz is realeasing an additional product line NOVEMBER 1st- all the DEETZ here and there are soooo many wayz and chancez to win - that’z all I can say - go take a look more detailz on the Shimmerz blog and be sure to let them know who sent you there!!!!! like drop my name!!!
In the meantime - those special Limited Edition Colorz - are not longer available unless you can find a store with a few remaining in stock - Lindsey at Jacksonbelle Embellishments has just a couple jars of each color remaining - remember the limited edition colors were Sagebrush, Beeswax, and Rustic Red. So I’ve been working on my Holiday cards and here are three samples using “All that Glitters” rubber stamp set from Flourishes - love em!!! Pattern Paper “Wonderland” from Cosmo Cricket, Cardstock is PaperTrey’s newer “Ocean Tides” and “Dark Chocolate”, there is also some “Natural White” from Neenah and Crandberry from SU. Images were stamped with VersaMark and embossed with Gold Glory powder from SU, a little die cutting with Nestabilities and Spellbinder tag, some ribbon and cording, a little paper piecing AND- of course, last but best, are those limited edition SHIMMERZ!!!
Enjoy and Create - best wishez for winning some of those AWESOME SHIMMERZ!!! Lila
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10.21.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects
at 4:01 am
The Jacksonbelle Embellishment DT’s challenge this week was to make it “Christmas” - I love this holiday and have so many fond memories of being a child and even an parent with children celebrating with family traditions. I’ve been working slowly but surely on getting my cards made - I’m still working on getting a prototype done for my husband’s colleges - he’s in the lumber and timber business - so his always, always has to have an evergreen of some sort - and must be realistic - and since they primarily go (worldwide) and to the male species - can’t have a great deal of ribbon or bling……. but for the rest of family and friends I can make cute, whimsical, glittery stuff!!!
There are so many CUTE holiday papers already in stores and hitting the shelves - not to mention I may have a little left over from last year - Lindsey has a great assortment at Jacksonbelle Embellishments - along with rubber and all the accessories - be sure to check it out!!! Here’s my card for the “Christmas” challenge - I also used Splitcoaststampers sketch challenge SC198:
Card Details: Very little stamping “Believe” sentiment, pattern paper Candy Cane Lane-Polar Pinstripes & Snowy Jo-Snow Soiree and those gorgeous “Snowflowers” are from Imaginisce. Solar White cardstock (Neenah), Red Canvas cardstock (Bazzill), buttons (Foofla), circle and scallop dies (Nestabilities-Spellbinders), Swiss Dots embossing folder (Cuttlebug), white embroidery floss.
Hope you likey - be sure to check out the other JBE DT samples - links for their blogs on righthand sidebar under Jacksonbelle Embellishment DT. Enjoy and Create, Lila
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10.18.08
Posted in Recent projects
at 3:55 pm
Jacksonbelle Embellishment’s DT was invited by Lynda Benden (who happens to be a member of both JBE and the talented OCC Group) to join this week’s OCC Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch
and here’s my sample
Card Details:
Rubber stamps: Cardinal Image (Northwood Stamps), sentiment (Inkadinkado); Paper: Solar White (110# Neenah), black (SU), Ivy Green (Bazzill Canvas); Pattern Paper “Wassail” (Basicgrey); Ink: Graphite Black (Brilliance), Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz Distressing Ink); Accessories: rectangle die (Nestabilities-Spellbinders), colored with COPICS, lace ribbon (Fancy Pants).
Be sure to check out the OCC Group - JBE’s designers have their samples in the slideshow and then for more eye candy the OCC Group have their samples below - gorgeous stuff. Now, not only do you get a great sketch idea, but if you would like to get a little creative and use this sketch - upload to your blog or gallery then there is a prize - Jacksonbelle Embellishment is also sponsoring this challenge and Lindsey has offered up a store gift certificate for $20!!!! All details posted on the OCC Group - check it out.
Be sure to leave a little lovin for the JBE Designers to!!!
Enjoy and Create, Lila
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10.07.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects
at 5:24 am
Jacksonbelle Embellishments‘ September card contest was a huge success!!! The entries from all participants were stunning work - there were almost 100 entries to choose from - what a difficult task…. anyway, The Grand Prize winner and recipient of $50 from JBE’s store is HEATHER LEE REPPEN!!! Here is her fantastic card
Isn’t it GORGEOUS!!!???
Our Second prize winner IS……
CINDY HAFFNER! Cindy, she won a $30 Gift Certificate to Lindsey’s store!!!
Here is her adorable card!
And…..
Our third place winner IS…..
SHARON JOHNSON!! Sharon, she won a $15 Gift Certificate to Lindsey’s store!!
Here is her gorgeous card!!
Last but not least, everyone who participated in ALL the sketches were put into a random drawing!! The winner of the random drawing IS……
- Congratulations BARBARA ANDERS , you will ALSO receive a goodie bag from the store!
So our Tuesday Challenge this week is to CASE Broni Holcombe - now that is a really tough challenge - have you seen her work???!!! And what to choose? Plus she’s one of the most talented individuals I’ve seen (IMO) for coloring - with any medium she chooses…. So here’s her card I decided to CASE
And here’s my attempt
Card details: Cardstock-Solar White (Neenah Paper); Pattern Paper “Euphoria” (BasicGrey); Stamps: Image “Beautiful Faries” (Inkadinkado) and sentiment (Verve Visual); Ink: Graphite Black (Brilliance); colored with COPICS, Threading Water border punch, oval and scallop die from Nestabilities (Spellbinders), sheer pink ribbon (SU), and a little “Angel Wings” Shimmerz finish the projects.
Be sure to check out the other JBE DT members Tuesday Challenge - where they are CASEing Broni - links on the right hand sidebar under JBE DT….. and last but not least how about a little BLOG CANDY!!??? click here for details. Enjoy and Create, Lila
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