12.02.08
Posted in Creative Cuts & More, Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects
at 4:57 am
Our Jacksonbelle Embellishment’s Tuesday Challenge this week is to use BLING, SHIMMERZ, or anything that shines and shimmers! Lindsey offers sooooo many dazzling items in her store - Glimmer Mists, Shimmerz and & Blingz, Prima -Say it in Crystals, and Stickles (including all the new colors!!!). My card sample doesn’t have a great deal of stamping - in fact just the sentiment (Inkadinkado). The focal image is from Creative Cuts & More - using Velvet paper die cut and layered to make a Poinsietta - the center is a “Say it in Crystal” (Prima). Cardstock is yummy Bazzill Bling paper (from Creative Cuts & More); and the Pattern Paper is Imaginisce (from JBelle). Ribbon (Prima), Nestabilities die cuts. Take a look….
Now I missed posting for last week - where we used some of our “Favorite” JBelle products….. here’s mine - it was really hard to decide what was my favorite….. I used a Cuttlebug folder, Memory Box stamps for the main image and sentiment, and some Basic Grey paper, May Arts Ribbon - all available from JBelle…….
For more BLING and SHIMMER - take a look at the other team members - links to their blogs on right sidebar under Jacksonbelle Embellishments…. Enjoy and Create, Lila
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11.18.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects, Shimmerz Paint
at 5:54 pm
Jacksonbelle Embellishments Design Team Search
Jacksonbelle Embellishments (www.jacksonbelleembellishments.com) offers a wide variety of stamps, embellishments, paper, ribbon… basically everything you will need to create beautiful paper crafts! We are looking for 5 new design team members. The Call will be open November 18th through December 16th at 12am EST.
Here are the design team requirements ~
1. Each month we will have pre-determined challenges which you will be asked to take part of each Tuesday.
2. Each design team member will be required to write ONE tutorial for the Jacksonbelle Embellishments Blog during their term. The tutorial can be a card, altered item, anything the member would be most comfortable profiling.
3. You MUST love the products available at Jacksonbelle Embellishments and link them when you use them!!! This will make designing so much easier and fun!
4. You must have a blog to showcase your work.
What you will receive ~
1. 25% off ALL purchases at Jacksonbelle Embellishments.
2. A one time $25 gift certificate to Jacksonbelle Embellishments.
3. Free product throughout your term.
4. You will be part of a really fun group of girls!!!
Term ~
1. Design team term ~ January 1st 2009 to June 30th 2009
Sound Good??? If so, THIS is what you need to do: Just email links to three samples of your best work, your name, your address and your blog URL to jacksonbelle.embellishments@gmail.com. It is not required that you use Jbelle products. The 5 chosen designers will be contacted BY December 20th. The new design team will be announced January 1st!!!
Now for my cards challenge this week!!
This week our challenge was to make a card with snowflakes/holidays - basically symbols that represent this time of year to ourselves. Since my husband works in the lumber/timber industry I always, always have to make some cards using Evergreens - he really likes the more realistic type images- while I like the realistic, I really like the more whimsical type these days. Here’s my sample…..
Not alot of stamping on this sample - just the sentiment from Memory Box - but take a look at those die cut, embossed and detailed trees!!!! That’s using Cuttlebug dies and embossing combos!!! Lindsey has these Tree Tops!!!! in stock (she also has the cutest Snow Fun and For You). The pattern paper is from Imaginisce (also available from JBelle). The snowflake is Heidi Swapp ghost shape first painted with an off-white acrylic paint and then covered with Sky Blue Shimmerz!!!! Dies are from Spellbinders, ribbon is May Arts, Linen Vellum is from Papertrey Ink…… now since I’ve been absent for the last two weeks (not posting for the challenges)…. I did a Kisa case a couple of weeks ago but time - well it just got away from me sooooooooo here’s my Kisa case (looking at it I guess I could use for this week’s challenge too!!!! Birds and Evergreens - also representative of the holidays and this time of year!!!)
It’s almost identical to Kisa’s sample and even uses one of her cool techniques where she uses VersaMagic chalk inks on her rubber and then puts some of those wonder Shimmerz paints on!!!! I loved her sample and knew right away I had to make this. Rubber stamp is from Inkadinkado, die cut bird (Spellbinders), and that bling is BLINGZ - Spiced Cider (limited edition) from Shimmerz. Thanks for letting me share. Be sure to take a look at the other JBelle DT members for great inspiration - links on the right sidebard…… Enjoy and Create, Lila
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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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10.21.08
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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10.07.08
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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09.30.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments
at 5:09 am
Well it’s been a couple of busy weeks - family took a mini vacation to Eugene to visit our oldest daughter, Courtney and then watch the BSU Broncos play the Oregon Duck - by the way, Broncos kicked some Duck Butt!!! YEA. Then Scott and I stole an entire day and night to ourselves and went to Florence along the Oregon Coast - gorgeous weather, food….
So I did not have a chance to post for last weeks Jacksonbelle Inkadinkado sketch contest - but here’s the sketch
And here’s my sample
A close up of this cutest little Fairy from a new “Beautiful Fairies” Inkadinkado set with Shimmerz Paints
Card details: Stamp from Inkadinkado (this is a new one that Lindsey has at Jacksonbelle Embellishments), paper is “Eva” from Basic Grey, colored with COPICS, a little May Arts ribbon and Dew Drops finish this project.
This week’s challenge - was Anything Goes…. here goes
Card details: I kinda took last week’s sketch and did a little flip flopping - and layered the oval over the rectangle. Stamps: Inkadinkado; stamped with VersaMark and then embossed with Copper embossing powder, watercolored with re-inkers, die cut using Nestabilities Oval and Scallop, pattern paper is the gorgeous “Urban Cosmos” from Prima, a little burnishing with Old Olive ink around the steam, leaves and vines, a few Dew Drops and this gorgeous Madira satin ribbon finish the projects.
Be sure to check out all the other team members posts for the week (links on right sidebar under Jacksonbelle) - watch for the announcement of the September Inkadinkado sketch card contest from Jacksonbelle - the winner gets like $50 to shop…… can’t beat that. Off to the paid job - will probably be late…… Enjoy and Create, Lila
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09.17.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects
at 5:23 am
Just a tad late in getting this posted - this week’s Jacksonbelle Embellishment challenge was another sketch using Inkadinkado - now, remember that Lindsey has a card contest that runs through September - contest details are here.
Here’s this week’s sketch - remember you can flip, flop and interpret anyway you wish….
And here’s my sample
CardDetails: Rubber Stamp: Inkadinkado (of course), stamped with VersaMagic ink on Natural White Neenah, and then some of those yummy October Afternoon pattern papers, a little We R Memory Keepers hardware in the corners, finished with some satin May Arts ribbon - all supplies from Jacksonbelle except the cardstock and ink….. don’t forget to check out the other team members samples - links on the right sidebar under Jacksonbelle’s DT. Don’t forget when you upload to Splitcoaststampers to use keyword JBE020….. and then email you sample to Lynda to enter the contest.
Now, for last week - again a tad late……. here’s the JBE019 sketch
And my sample -
My card details: Rubber stamp from Inkadinkado, image stamped with VersaMagic on Natural White Neenah cardstock, October Afternoon pattern paper, a little May Arts ribbon, and oval & scallop dies from Nestabilities complete the card. Enjoy and Create, Lila
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09.02.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Shimmerz Paint
at 7:42 pm
So you know that every Tuesday the Jacksonbelle Embellishment DT has a little challenge we throw out there for us and for you - well here’s a challenge you won’t want to miss!!! We want to inclue YOU in the challenge! And the prizes are AMAZING!!! Below are the details, copied right from Lindsey’s blog:Starting Today and Every Tuesday this month we, the Design Team, will be posting a sketch! We’d LOVE for you to play along! What’s in it for me, you ask? 
The grand prize winner will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate to my store! 2nd Place, $30.00 and 3rd place $15.00! There will be a goodie package going out to ALL winners!! If you decide to play each week, creating a card based on all 4 sketches, your name will be entered into a random drawing and THAT person will also win a goodie bag!
SO, you are probably wondering what do you have to do!? You have to use Inkadinkado Stamps (newer…from this Spring-until now) as well as use one of our sketches that I will post here each Tuesday! You can enter as many times as you’d like! You are also free to post anywhere you’d like! We will post coordinating Keywords - this weeks keyword is JBE018 for the sketches if you are posting on Splitcoaststampers.com, we will all be able to see your card(s)!
Following the last Tuesday’s challenge (Sept. 29th), you will have until Wednesday, Sept. 30th at midnight (EST) to get your cards in to Lynda! After that, the design team and I will need a few days to decide on the winners!! Make sure to check out the design team’s blogs each week for LOTS of inspiration using the weekly sketches! We hope you will have time to play with us and if you have ANY questions, please feel free to ask!
Make SURE to email all your cards to Lynda! (lynda.benden@gmail.com) You can enter as many times as you’d like!
Here’s the sketch for this week:
Fun and Easy! We want to keep these fairly simple so that you are able to interpret them as you see fit! Feel free to flip it, flop it, or keep it this way!
Here’s my interpretation - Card Details: Cardstock: Brushed Silver, Black, Taken with Teal (SU) and Solar White (Neenah); Rubber Stamps: “Winter Trails and Winter Birds” (Inkadinkado); Ink: Silver (Encore); Accessories: Heidi Swapp ghost snowflakes painted with “Aqua Marine” Shimmerz Paints, black brads (American Crafts). Stamped image used direct Shimmerz Paints to rubber and stamped. I thought it turned out pretty cool….. what do you think? Since I seem to be having problems with my post tonight - I’ll direct you to the right sidebar under Jacksonbelle Embellishments to check out the other teammates samples……. Hope you will join in the fun and Enjoy and Create, Lila
Edit note: I have to admit while I was a little under the gun to get my sample uploaded last night - I wasn’t really please with the main focal image on my card - Sooooo when I got home from work today I tore it apart, restamped using Taken with Teal Craft Ink (SU) and then put some “Silver Bells” and “Aqua Marine” Shimmerz Paints on selected snowflakes and winter flowers…… much better. Here’s a close up of the Heidi Swapp painted with “Aqua Marine” Shimmerz Paints. Now, I can Enjoy and Create, Lila
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08.28.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects, Shimmerz Paint, Technique Junkie
at 4:55 am
It seems like time is just flying by - the end of August is just a couple of sleeps away. Wanted to give a little reminder for three things. First, PatStamps Technique Junkies 6th Edition CD tutorial is just about ready to be released and mailed - just a couple more days to sign up for the pre-order. Click here for more details on all the specials Pat has available right now!!!
Here’s a little sample of the Embossed Vellum Technique, which is one of the 10 BONUS techniques on the soon-to-be released 6th Edition. It uses stamps Northwoods Rubber Stamps and the background is Cornish Heritage Farms:
The second reminder, is for SHIMMERZ PAINTS - monthly drawing - details below:
We’re going to have a drawing for free Shimmerz every month with our new Shimmerz Linkz program! All you have to do is follow these simple steps:
(1) Create your project and use Shimmerz.
(2) Post the photo and recipe for the project to your blog, gallery, or photo album and include a link to Shimmerz at http://shimmerzpaints.blogspot.com somewhere in the recipe or post.
(3) E-mail Shimmerz at shimmerzblog@cableone.net with the direct link to the specific blog post or gallery item where the project & link can be found during the month it was posted.
(4) Double your chances to win! You can post a single project on your blog AND in a gallery, for example. Send us 2 e-mails – one for each specific link – and have twice as many chances to win. Each post can be entered only once.
(5) We’ll conduct a drawing soon after each month ends. One lucky winner will receive 5 full-size jars of Shimmerz paints and another winner will win 3 jars. Be sure to check our blog to see if you’re a lucky winner!
E-mail us at shimmerzblog@cableone.net if you have any questions about the contest. Can’t wait to see all your wonderful projects! Shimmer on!
Here is one of my little samples using Shimmerz Paints this month - full details and tutorial for the color washed background can be found here on the Shimmerz blog. Also remember the THREE just released and LIMITED EDITION colors - get em now before they are gone and no longer available…….
And the last and Third reminder is Jacksonbelle Embellishment’s SALE!!! can you say 15% off EVERYTHING in the store - Friday ~ August 29th to Monday ~ September 1st - PS: Lindsey also carries Shimmerz Paints AND has the new Limited Edition colors.
Well I think that is enough enabling for today - - get your backside moving, Enjoy and Create, Lila
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08.26.08
Posted in Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Recent projects, Shimmerz Paint
at 4:44 am
S o this week’s challenge was to case our Jacksonbelle Embellishment DT member, Erin McKinney’s. Take a look at her blog - - WOWZA!!! It was really difficult to narrow down which sample or project I wanted to case but finally decided on this one.
and HERE”S MY SAMPLE of Erin’s
Card Details - most ALL supplies can be found at Jacksonbelle Embellishment
Card base Really Rust cardstock (SU); Pattern Paper and Sticker: Haunted (Cosmo Cricket); Rubber Stamp: “Halloween Trails” (Inkadinkado); Ink: VersaMark; Accessories: Black Detail Embossing Powder (SU), Look at these COOL die cut and embossed bats - they are called “Creepy” a new Cuttlebug (Provo Craft) die and embossing folder!!!! the little bats were then lightly painted with “Coal” Shimmerz!!!!
We’d love for you to play along this week - good luck in narrowing down your card to case from Erin - if you upload to SCS please use JBE017 as a keyword. Other DT members’ samples can be found using the links on the right sidebar under Jacksonbelle Embellishments.
Now!!! a quick little heads up - Jacksonbelle Embellishments Friday ~ August 29th to Monday ~ September 1st and she will offer 15% off EVERYTHING!!! and then a contest in Sept for FREE loot - gift certs you can spend anyway you like - Details follow:
Hello!! It’s time again for another Jacksonbelle Embellishments Card Contest!! Starting Tuesday, September 2nd, and every Tuesday in September, the Design Team and I will be posting a new Sketch! We’d LOVE for you to all join us! Wanna know what you can win!?
The grand prize winner will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate to Lindsey’s store! 2nd Place, $30.00 and 3rd place $15.00! There will be a goodie package going out to ALL winners!! If you decide to play each week, creating a card based on all 4 sketches, your name will be entered into a random drawing and THAT person will also win a goodie bag!
SO, you are probably wondering what do you have to do!? You have to use Inkadinkado Stamps (newer…from this Spring-until now) as well as use one of our sketches that I will post here each Tuesday! You can enter as many times as you’d like! You are also free to post anywhere you’d like! We will post coordinating Keywords for the sketches if you are posting on Splitcoaststampers.com, we will all be able to see your card(s)! You MUST however email every card to Lindsey. She would really hate to miss any of your gorgeous cards and this will enable her to have all of them!
Following the last Tuesday challenge, (Sept. 29th), you will have until Wednesday, Sept. 30th at midnight (EST) to get your cards in to Lindsey. After that, the Design Team and Lindsey will need a few days to decide on the winners! Be sure to check the Design Team’s blog each week for LOTS of inspiration using the weekly sketch!!! We hope you will have time to play with us and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!!!!
Until next Tuesday - Enjoy and Create, Lila
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