Jessica's Craft Shaque: June 2012

Saturday, June 30

June Sketch Blog Hop Day 2

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Here is the link to the Beautiful Bows Blog Hop with 3 Girl JAM

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If you missed Day 1 of the Sketch Hop,
just be sure to stop over at Jennifer's Blog so you don't miss
yesterday's fabulous projects!

Welcome to
DAY 2

of the

June Sketch Blog Hop

Everyone had so much fun doing these,
it has turned into a regular event.

The purpose of this hop is to show you
how all of these talented bloggers
can take the same sketch
and come up with totally different cards.

If you have never used a card sketch before, give it try!
Our hop focuses on this fabulous sketch!

If you arrived here from Ashley's Blog, then you are on the right track.

However, if you just stopped in and would like to start from the

beginning, please hop over to Jennifer's Blog.

Enjoy the Hop!!!

Here is my card for today

I started with Core'dinations Pearl CS - Yellow as my base
I also used AC embossed cardstock in a sunflower yellow

I used dp from my BG lauderdale 6x6 paper pad

I cut the center shape and sentiment from Lacy Labels at 3"

The small squares were trimmed to 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

I added some roses, bling, and orange Studio G glitter for accents as well
as doodling a bit with my white jelly roll pen

Now you will hop over to Kristy

to see her wonderful take on the sketch!

and

Here is the Lineup for you:

Jennifer www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Beth http://elizabethspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Zenita http://scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/
Kerry http://www.kerrysscrapplace.blogspot.com.au/
Ashley http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Kristy http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/
Susan http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Jearise http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Tonia http://twcards.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping
and

Remember

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

June Sketch Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to
DAY 1

of the

June Sketch Blog Hop

Everyone had so much fun doing these,
it has turned into a regular event.

Today the purpose of this hop is to show you
how all of these talented bloggers
can take the same sketch
and come up with totally different cards.

If you have never used a card sketch before, give it try!
Our hop focuses on this fabulous sketch!

If you arrived here from Ashley's Blog, then you are on the right track.

However, if you just stopped in and would like to start from the

beginning, please hop over to Jennifer's Blog.

Enjoy the Hop!!!

Here is my card for today

I started with AC embossed card stock in a soft pink

I used dp from my Authentique - Free Bird series (6x6 paper pad)

I cut the center shape using my Creative Memories oval cutters

The small 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon - Cherry Lipstick behind the center image

and for the small bow in the corner

Inks used: Adirondack - Sunshine Yellow and Pink Studio G

The popped up flower was heat embossed (white) and fussy cut.

The oval shape was debossed using a damask folder

All of the stamping (damask background, sentiment, and flower) are from the

May 2012 Unity Kit of The Month - {LOVE in an INSTANT}

Now you will hop over to Kristy

to see her wonderful take on the sketch!

and

Here is the Lineup for you:

Jennifer www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Beth http://elizabethspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Zenita http://scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/
Kerry http://www.kerrysscrapplace.blogspot.com.au/
Ashley http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Kristy http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/
Susan http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Jearise http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Tonia http://twcards.blogspot.com/

I am entering this card into the
Unity Opportunity Challenge - Bright Colors

Happy Hopping
and

Remember

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Wednesday, June 27

"YEEEEEE HAAAWWWWW" Come Party at the Outlawz

Hello Crafty Blends!!!

Real quick questions to enable you to party (crafty style)

with the Outlawz

Do you like challenges???

There are a ton of challenges going on to celebrate

the 2000 Member Party!!!

Do you like Blog Hops?

There is an AMAZING Hop full of fun tutorials and tips!!!

Do you like BINGO?

Rona, is hosting a Bingo Game and you can pick your words now.

The BINGO Game starts Saturday, June 30th at 11:00 a.m. CST

Do you like Crossword Puzzles?

Trina is hosting a fabulous puzzle. It is awesome because, as you hunt

for the answers, you will learn A LOT about the Outlawz and maybe, if you are like me,

learn about some crafty tools and techniques you might not have ever heard about before!!!

There is also a Word Scramble to test your brain, with Pryn as the hostess (she's a busy little bee) . . . that took me the longest...LOL

Then, today when I stopped by, I noticed another game with Pryn - Name that Tune!!!

All the games are FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

They will all end on June 30th at 11:59 p.m. EST (I think)

Here is what Colleen, Creator of the Outlawz,

had to say about the party today . . . .

"Since it is summer and we have members with vacations and children not in school, busy at work - we are extending the 2000 Member Party for an additional week!!

It will end at 11:59 PM July 7th.

Our regular challenges will start back up on July 1.

If you haven't come and join the party your missing out on great tutorials, awesome challenges and games and best of all great prizes from The Outlawz amazing sponsors!

These are just a few of the amazing prizes

SCACD $50.00 Gift Certificate is going to the member who enters the most challenges.

Oozak $50.00 Gift Certificate - you have to find it to enter to win it!

Paper Temptress $25.00 gift certificate is going to the one lucky blog hopper!

Mayzy Art's Digi's are all over the place!

Mo's Digital Pencil gift certifcates are in various challenges!

So come and play the games, see the tutorials and create projects for the challenges.

Visit The Outlawz Challenges at: http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

It's Gonna Be a ~HOT~ Blog Hop with Fresh Brewed Designs

Mark your calendars

for another

great hop

coming your way!

Fresh Brewed Designs

is hosting a ~~~HOT~~~

HOP

on July 14-16

The Fresh Brewed Designs HOT blog hop

will be starting Saturday, July 14 and ending Monday, July 16th.

They have some awesome guests and lots of fun planned.

OF COURSE there will be prizes

and great stamp deals

you will NOT want to miss

And while you wait for the 14th to arrive,

stop in to the

Facebook HOT HOP Event Page

to find out more

about Prizes and Giveaways

taking place

BEFORE the Hop even starts!!!

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Tuesday, June 26

3 Girl JAM - So Berry Sweet

Hello to all of my Sweet Blends!

Today I get to share some exciting news and
my DT Project for 3 Girl JAM

Now, if you are not at all familiar
with the fabulous
products at 3 Girl JAM, you should consider
stopping over and checking them out.
The products and the prices are AMAZING!!!
Stop over often as there are always
fantastic monthly deals and wonderful project inspiration
by all of the Design Team members!!
You don't want to miss out!

Mark Your Calendars

for the

Beautiful Bows Blog Hop

*New Product Launch*

**Giveaways**

***Link Up Party***

Join the FB Event HERE

Now onto my DT Project!

Besides playing with my Favorite Crinkle Ribbon ever...
I also wanted to inspire my Blends
to link up the fun challenges
happening right here at
Jessica's Craft Shaque.
The Red, White, and Blue challenge
will end on July 3rd at Midnight EST.
On July 4th, everyone who entered will be showcased
and Voting will begin.
If you feel inspired to join in the fun, I would be honored to have you link up!
Check out this POST for all the fun details and prize information.

I started my project with some Teal, White, and Red
Recollections Card Stock.
I also used some die cut circles from a set I have had for years.
This is supposed to inspire you to join another
Craft Shaque challenge
to use something old in your stash (hint, hint).

The tag was a free gift I received several months ago
from Unity Stamp Co. for being a Kit of the Month Member.
(another reason to love Unity....surprises around every corner)

I wanted to follow the sketch from the June
Unity Stamp Co. KOM Sketch Challenge

Isn't that a delightful sketch?

All of the stamps that I used were from the
June 2012 KOM {sweet summer love}
(I used the large Strawberry, the vine of Strawberries, and the Star)
I used 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon from the
June Bundle-Red, White, and Blue
(12 yards total - available now for $5.99)
To create the fun bottle cap embellishment, I used
a bottle cap purchased ~~from Erica's Craft Room.~~ I cut a circle
using my Lacy Labels Cricut Cartridge at 1"
then stamped and embossed the star on it.
I then adhered it to my bottle cap and
covered it with Glossy Accents.
The outer part of the bottle cap was white
and fit well with the rest
of my card, so I didn't do anything additional to it.
I also used my ek Success punch to create the top and bottom border on my rectangle.
Some inking with: TH Distress Ink Barn Door, VersaMagic Cloud White
and Studio G Navy Blue

Heat embossing with: Whispers Opaque and Denim Blue powders.
The tie dye effect on the tag was created by
usingTH Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Stream (Blue) and Watermelon (Red).

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Monday, June 25

New Craft Shaque Blog Badges - GRAB 'EM NOW!!!

HELLO TO ALL MY CRAFTY BLENDS

Today, I am happy to share with all of you,

the New Blog Badges
I created today.

The first one is
the new one

for

Feel Free to grab the new Blog Badge today
and swap it out with the old one.

In addition,I have also created a new

Crafty Project Challenge Badge

that will take you directly to any Crafty Project Challenges

taking place here at The Shaque

and

a Winner's Badge for all my Craft Shaque Winners
to proudly display at their blogs
if they win any of the
Craft Shaque Crafty Project Challenges!

Feel Free to grab the badges today to share them on your blogs.

You can right click directly on the badges in this post and copy the image location.
Once you do that, you can add a new Picture Gadget on your Design page.
You simple paste the image location code into the box where it asks for the image
and then link it to my blog address.

Another option is to use any of the codes that are provided in the boxes below the badge!

Finally, I have created a badge for my current
Showcase at The Shaque
series that will take
place on the 13th of every month.

The HTML code for this badge will be provided
to anyone who has been featured
at Jessica's Craft Shaque!

If you are interested in being featured
please visit THIS POST
for all the details.

Thanks for stopping by today
and
Remember
to

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Well OWL Be Blog Hop WINNER

Thank you all for your wonderful comments

and encouragement

during the

Well OWL Be Blog Hop

I am always happy to read the

wonderful words, compliments, and suggestive criticism

that you all leave for me!

I am so super happy to have made a lot

of new friends along the way, too!

Time to announce the Random Winner

from Hop

hosted by Heather Lynn

There were a total of 91 comments

and Random.org

chose

#88

Vicky F. aka Crafting Vicky

CONGRATS VICKY

Please send me an email with your address

so we can discuss which colors you will

choose for your custom corsage pins.

My email is

strgazrblueyes22477 @ yahoo . com (without the spaces)

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Friday, June 22

"Well OWL Be" It's Heather Lynn's 1st Blog Hop

Welcome to the

Highly Anticipated

"Well OWL Be"
it's Heather Lynn's 1st

Blog Hop

If you have arrived here from the Hostess, Heather Lynn
then you are in the right place. If you just stumbled into the hop and want
to start from the beginning, go HERE!

Today is the day that Heather Lynn's

love for everything OWLS

is showcased

through the creative talent of her friends

at each

Blog Hop Stop!

If you love OWLS as much as Heather does,
you won't want to miss a single project.

Each person in the hop has dedicated their

time to creating any project they wanted

as long as it included
OWLS!

There are some wonderful prizes up for grabs, too . . .

*** MY CANDY PRIZE ***

1 Winner from all the comments left here
on my blog will receive

2 sets of 5 Corsage Pins

from Jessica's Craft Shaque

(winner can choose from a selection of available colors)

*** GRAND PRIZE ***

Heather Lynn, the Hostess with the Mostest,
is offering up this fabulous Grand Prize
to 1 Lucky Follower

In order to be eligible to win the GRAND PRIZE above,
prizes you must do the following:

1. Be a follower of each Blog on the Hop

2. Leave a comment at each Blog on the Hop

3. Once you have finished, please return to Heather Lynn's blog

and leave a comment stating you have done both!

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Heather and I have became close friends after meeting in
a group of Facebook called Ohio Scrappers.
She actually visited me yesterday with her kids
making the total kid count 12!!!
We survived without any major scrapes and bruises...LOL

Heather and I have often talked about
getting together to do some mixed
media work, but this is a messy venture.

With 12 kids during the visit yesterday
(I have my niece and nephew right now),
or even just the regular 10 of OUR combined children,
that is really not a good idea to get
all the mixed media supplies out and start.

So, knowing that this is something we
both share in interest in,
I decided to finish a mixed media canvas
as a gift to Heather for her 1st Blog Hop!

I sure hope she likes the finished piece.

Supplies :
8x10 canvas; acrylic paints; alcohol inks; glitter glue; scrap paper.
The charms, bead (nose), flowers, trim, and buttons(eyes) are all from stash
For the feathers on the body, I used my Pink By Designs-Small Hexagons stamp
on purple and pink scrap paper.
I then embossed all the purple ones with white embossing powder.
After fussy cutting, I placed them on the canvas, alternating the colors.
The soft face and legs of my owl were created
by using my exacto knife to shred white Rik-Rak trim a
nd adhering it in place.
I also used some Unity Stamps from the
May KOM - LOVE in an INSTANT (cloud),
April KOM - FOLLOW your own (sentiment)
and the background stamp
Up Against A Wall by Marah Johnson.

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Now you will HOP over to the Wonderful, Julie K of 3 Girl JAM
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Here is the HOP Lineup in case you get lost along the way

Heather Lynn - http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com

Jessica S - http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

Julie K - http://3girljam.blogspot.com/

Avery - http://iowacraftgirl.blogspot.com/
Norma G. - http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/

Melissa K - http://kelseymel.blogspot.com

Heather E. - http://craftymamaof2heve.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

Jessica E - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

Scrapbook Joe - http://scrapbookjoeblog.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Paula D. - http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
Erica - http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Heather Lynn - http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com

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I am linking my project up to
Unity Friends with Flair Friday

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Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Wednesday, June 20

Fresh Brewed Designs - My Blog Hop Candy Winner

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If you are looking for the
Crafty Project Challenge....click HERE
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Today I was able to consult with my friend, Mr. Random,

to help me choose a winner of

the fabulous Blog Candy

from the Fresh Brewed Design Hop

over the weekend.

Mr. Random has spoken...

and

The winner is

16
Random numbers generated Jun 20 2012 at 8:56:19 by www.psychicscience.org

Sarah of Sarah's Stamping and Stuff

June 16, 2012 3:59 PM

Fantastic card-- the chevron paper is fabulous :) Love it!

Congratulations Sarah!!

Please contact Heather at Fresh Brewed Designs

with your snail mail so he can get with you

and get your stamp out!!!

Heather's email: honkinbill@yahoo.com

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Tuesday, June 19

Crafty Project Challenge - Earn Entries for the 500 Follwer Giveaway

Hello Crafty Blends!

As promised, since the Shaque has reached (and surpassed) 450 followers,
I am going to start the project challenge

to earn 5 extra entries
(per project you make)

for the current *500* Followers Giveaway here at The Shaque!!!

To learn all about other ways to earn entries,

be sure to visitTHIS POST for all the updates!

Now, for the Crafty Project Challenge,

I asked for some fun suggestions on what the challenge should be ? ? ? ?

The 1st suggestion that came in was from Noelle

SUGGESTION:

The BFF and I always have fun trying to use old stuff. I tell her you have to use a stencil and she whips out a beautiful title cut out in extra scenery pics or something! I used a Coluzzle instead of the Cricut LOL etc.

Use anything with dust on it! LOL
(Due Date - upon reaching 500 followers at The Shaque)

The 2nd suggestion that came in was from Heather Lynn

SUGGESTION:

The 23rd of June is National Pink Day. . .

How bout we make something with lots of pink?!

(Due Date - upon reaching 500 followers at The Shaque)

The 3rd suggestion to come in was from Kenzie Char Pearce
SUGGESTION:
July 4th being a special holiday in America, u could do something surrounding that and all cards to be in by July 3rd ready for a big card party on the 4th,
showcasing all the cards and people could vote for there favorites.
(Due Date: July 3rd, midnight EST )

I think these suggestions are great, so pick which one, two, or all 3...
and get to making something fun to share and gain

those 5 extra entries for each project.

There is no limit to how many you are allowed to make

but they must be a new project

for this challenge !!!

You may also link up to other challenges if you wish to do so!

If you choose the 3rd suggestion challenge, and
you post your project before the July 3rd deadline,
On July 4th, I will post a
showcase of all cards that have been submitted
and everyone can vote for their favorite!
The winner will get a fabulous blinky to put on their blog,
an extra 5 entry points for being the chosen winner,
AND I will throw in a little surprise goody as well.

***THIS JUST IN***
My ever so sweet Blend, Noelle of Noelle Scraps A Lot,

has offered to sponsor
a 2nd Place Prize to the July 4th Challenge.
The person with the 2nd most votes
during the Showcase Voting
will be awarded an opportunity
to pick any {ippity} itty bitty that she
has in stock!
Noelle will be sure to get me a current stock list so the winner can pick
when the winners are chosen!!!

I will keep all three challenges open until the

*500* Followers Celebration ends (at 500 followers)
so that you have tons of time
to get those extra entries.

Use the linky tool below to share your project:
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓

And be sure to leave lots of comments so I know to peek in from time to time at what you are submitting!

As Always,
Remember
To
Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Saturday, June 16

June Fresh Brewed Designs Three Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the
June
Fresh Brewed Designs
Three Day Blog Hop!

If you are getting here from Yolie's blog then you are right on track.

If you are just finding your way to our fun filled, extra caffeinated,
and mega inspiring blog hop,

then please start at the beginning

here: Freshly Brewed Challenges.

The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests
have put together an exciting blog hop
TODAY and ALL THIS WEEKEND
featuring handmade cards inspired by
our new released
Rubber Stamps: Hello Girlfriend and You+Me=BFF.

For my card I chose to create with:

the new image

You+Me=BFF

The base cs is by Recollections
I used Lacy Labels to cut the two outer frames
as well as the circle the image is on.
The circle is Core'dinations Pearls cs.
The chevron dp is from MME On The Bright Side
I used some scraps to paper piece the fun dresses on the BFFs
and colored the hair and shoes using my Whisper Stroke Watercolor Markers
The chevron dp is from MME On The Bright Side
The sentiment is from Crafty Sprouts - Besties
The fun twine bow was created using 3 Girl JAM twine (cotton candy pink)

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For this hop weekend only

you have the chance to purchase both stamps at an extra special deal!
You can get both stamps for $10!!!

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Now be sure to head over to see what Sweet Sheryl has in store for you to gaze upon!

Here's a complete list of all the participating blogs in today's hop - be sure to hit every stop!

You really don't want to miss out!!!

Freshly Brewed Challenges
Linda
Cheryl
Vanessa
Yolanda
You are HERE - Jessica
Go Here NEXT - Sheryl
Celeste
Kenzie
Catherine
Heather

For one lucky Hopper today,
I have a little Candy giveaway!
One lucky commenter who joins us during the weekend hop,
will be randomly chosen to win
a fun stamp from
Fresh Brewed Designs.

Be sure to leave a comment below with a way to reach you
so that I can contact you if you are chosen as a winner!

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Wednesday, June 13

♪ Showcase at the Shaque ♪ 13 Q&A's on the 13th w/ June's Guest: Heather Lynn

I am ecstatic to bring you a new monthly series here at my blog!!!

On the 13th of each month, I will be inviting a Guest to SHOWCASE!

There will be a series of 13 questions that they will answer in hopes to make new connections

across Cyber Space and Blog Land

as well as teach you a few fun facts about themselves

that you may not know.

For my first guest, I am honored to have the Sweet and Talented, Heather Lynn!

Please join me in Welcoming Heather and leaving her some love!!!

1. What’s your name?

Heather Lynn, HL, Mommy..lol

2. What is the name and link of your blog? How long have you been blogging?

Random Recipes, Paper Crafts, and Photos by HL
http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com,
and I started my blog I think in 2010 but I hardly posted anything until this year.

3. What is your favorite craft to work with (type, technique, style)?

I like crafts of all kinds but my favorite is scrapbooking. I love mini albums! I think my style is all over the place.. Love to try new things!!

4. Do you have other hobbies?

I love to cook, bake, and photography.

5. How did you get started in the Craft World?
I started scrapbooking after I had my twins in 2003. My brother had given me some money for my birthday and told me I had to spend it on ME. So I went into Michael's and walked around for a while and came across a scrapbook kit, bought it, took it home, and got started.
One of the best decisions I have ever made! ;)

6. Where are you from?

Lebanon, Missouri but now I live in between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio

7. If you could give a tip to a new crafter/blogger, what would it be?

New at crafts or blogging? Just jump right in! You can make wonderful friends and the inspiration is limitless!!

8. Name some things that you have learned this year, that you are glad you learned?

Hot glue works best for rolled flowers, how to use a scoreboard to make rosettes, not to let your kids eat rings and meatballs in the living room on light colored carpet..lol And that the crafting/blogging community is full of fun, talented, and giving people!

9. Do you have anything personal you wish to share with the readers?

I am a mom of 5 beautiful children so I don't have time to come by and visit all of my favorite blogs every day but I will come by every chance I get! I enjoy seeing everyone's projects and getting ideas for my own. :)

10. What are your future ambitions?

I would LOVE to teach scrapbooking/card/Cricut classes..I love teaching people tips and tricks I have learned.

11. What challenges have you faced, but conquered in crafting?

Time...finding time to craft can be tough with children, including a baby. So sometimes I have to let the house go a little so I can get my crafty time in.

12. When told you would be interviewed for this Guest Post, what question were you hoping to be asked?

What is my favorite embellishments to use on my projects?

13. What answer would you give to the unasked question?

OWLS!!
Love them! I use owl stickers, owl die cuts, wooden owls, punched owls, stamped owls...
Any kind of owl I can find!

Here is the wonderful project Heather created

for her Showcase at the Shaque

S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G
isn't it?

Stop over to Heather Lynn's Blog to read all the
yummy details
on how this beauty was created!

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Now, I get to show you SOME of my
"Personal Favorite Projects"

my Guest has created!
(in no particular order)

It is no surprise that I love creations using Unity and Ippity stamps,
so of course I had to highlight a project Heather created
using them...LOL
Isn't that Washi tape design GREAT?
See Heather Lynn's original post ~HERE~

for full details

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I guess if you know me, you also know how much
I love altering things. Well, Heather did a FABULOUS
job altering this TREASURE
(her amazing $1 bargain find...can you believe it?)
I am sharing the unaltered organizer and you
will have to go

See Heather Lynn's original post ~HERE~
for the finished project!

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Heather Lynn loves her some Getting Cricky with K Andrew stamps.
and I am a fan of awesome shapes and layers on cards.
I just had to share this adorable card!
See Heather Lynn's original post ~HERE~

I also want to do a quick REMINDER
about
Heather Lynn's Upcoming Blog Hop
MARK YOUR CALENDARS

to Heather Lynn

for being my June Guest

Showcase at the Shaque

13 Q&A's on the 13th

I hope to have a guest on the 13th of every month

and would love to

have my Blends join me.

If you are interested in being

Showcased at the Shaque

please send me an email at strgazrblueyes22477@yahoo.com

with the following details:

1. Your name and Blog address

2. Which months work for you to be showcased (at least 3 top picks)

{right now I am accepting Guests starting as soon as July}

3. A picture of a NEW project you have created

to share on your Showcase Post

4. Any questions or comments you may have regarding this opportunity

5. Please put Showcase at the Shaque in the subject line of your email

:O)

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AS
ALWAYS,

REMEMBER
to

KEEP CRAFTING

:O)

Jessica S

Tuesday, June 12

3 Girl JAM - Grow with Courage

Hello to all of my Sweet Blends!

Today I get to share with you

how fun it is to play with

the Wonderful Twine

from 3 Girl JAM.

This twine is so sturdy and worked

out great for the idea I had in mind.

I had been wanting to try a few new things

with my stamping techniques and needed

a handmade flower

to really highlight

my card!

So I simply took

my 1/2 inch Pop Up Glue Dots

and started creating loops with

the Sunshine Yellow

to look like a flower.

When I had the placement right,

I pressed down firmly to be sure it was

held together well, then added a button

and the flower brad

to the center using a little hot glue.

I also used the Cotton Candy Pink

to create the criss-cross pattern

you see on the "flower box"!

If you want to pick up some of this

wonderful twine,

head over to the 3 Girl JAM shop

and place an order today!
And while you are there, don't forget to grab
your Limited Edition Red, White, and Blue
bundle
before it's gone!

Here is my card:

My card was inspired by the wonderful
{Ippity} Chick, Angela Reece,
who is hosting this week's Sketch at
Chick Challenge #34

I was happy to use my
Ippity Stamps - Where You Should Be

for this card
along with the following supplies
American Crafts Specialty Paper - Damask
Core'dinations Pearl card stock
scraps
TH distress tool
Archival ink by Ranger
Twine from 3 Girl JAM
Glue Dots - Pop Up 1/2 inch adhesive
Adirondack Brights, Sunshine Yellow
Versa Magic - Cloud White

Thanks for stopping by
and be sure
to keep reading
all the posts and leaving comments
every day
for the
fun Blog Candy Giveaways
that are going on
here at the Shaque.

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica