Tuesday, January 29

You Make my Heart feel Super Happy - 3 Girl JAM DT Day

Hello
3 Girl JAMmers

Today is my 
Design Team Day 
to share another project 
with you
that I made
using the fantastic 
products 
available 
at 3 Girl JAM


The bow was made using the always fabulous, forever beautiful, and trusty 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon.  Using several wraps around the Bow Maker (pegs in slots 2 and 4), I created this delightful and full bow with the Holly Berry Ribbon (from the Winter Bundle).

There is no way to go wrong with the Ribbon and Bow MakerIt truly takes all the effort and guess work out of the equation for you.  

I do have to say, this is one of the first CAS cards I have made in a while that I am truly pleased with its simplicity. Kraft card stock base (cut down to 5.5" x 5.75"), a paper doily (half cut), Holly Berry Ribbon and Bow, and a sentiment from the set called  With Love by Stephanie of Whimsical Designs.

Stop over to the 3 Girl JAM Store
to stock upon some Scrumptious Crinkle Ribbon and a New Bow Maker so you can see for yourself, how easy and wonderful it is to make these delightful bows.

DON'T FORGET...You can Make a Party Related Project, use some Ribbon, and LINK UP
at
***side note....be sure to add the Challenge Blog Badge to your Blog to be considered in the drawings for the candy winners once the challenge ends! We would hate to see you not be eligible  for missing this simple step***
Here, Grab it NOW!!!

3 Girl JAM Challenges



THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY

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Remember to 
Keep Crafting, 
Because 
♫ CRAFTING ♫ 
♫ ROCKS ♫ 
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:O) Jessica

Wednesday, January 16

~Want2Scrap~ is having me for a FAN Feature today


Sweet Blends, I am ecstatic to be joining the Want2Scrap Blog today for a Fan Feature. 

I use Want2Scrap products quite often in my crafting.  So, when I noticed they were requesting their fans share projects they have made,  so W2S could peek at the crafty work, I gave it a shot.
I sent the email and got a response saying . . . 
woo hoo!!!
I would be delighted if you could hop over to their Blog, see which of my projects they are showcasing, and give them a Huge Thank You for me. 

This is such a  fabulous compliment for me! And, while you are hopping around, be sure to stop over to their Shop and grab some wonderful Bling, Chipboard, and Embellishments for your own crafty time!



I want to THANK Want2Scrap for the Opportunity to be a Featured Fan Today.  I am deeply honored that they are a FAN of My Work!!
Remember to
Keep Crafting,
Because
♫ CRAFTING ♫
♫ ROCKS ♫
\m/-_-\m/
:o) Jessica

Tuesday, January 15

My DT Day with 3 Girl JAM

Hello
3 Girl JAMmers

Today is my 
Design Team Day 
to share another project 
with you
that I made
using the fantastic 
products 
available 
at 3 Girl JAM

Now, I am changing it up a bit to showcase how wonderful the 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon
is to work with.  Not only  does it make a perfect accent on your cards and layouts when you tie it into a bow, use it across the edges, or pleat it to make a border, but I have to say my favorite thing to create with Crinkle Ribbon is
Elegant Florals

With all that has been happening around the Pinque Peacock, I have had a chance to share a flower or two on some past projects.  Many prizes have been offered out since the launch in October, and I was oober excited when a prize Winner asked me if she could request a Custom Handmade Fabric Flower.  I told her to just browse around the shop and project gallery to find what she liked.
Well, to my amazement, her favorite flower was the one I used on this card,
Shake A Tail Feather
I used the gorgeous 
3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon
 
and a 
Silk Covered Button 
from the set  

My prize winner's favorite color is ORANGE, so her entire prize was made with that in mind:


including this Orange-a-liscious Loop de Loop
Made using Harvest Orange and Antique White Crinkle Ribbon.
The whimsical orange reptile print fabric covered flatback button is from the shop, as well.

You may also recall seeing a few other projects in the past here at Jessica's Craft Shaque
that included these gorgeous blossoms!

Here's a quick recap to inspire you and hopefully invigorate your senses!
I will share the name of each Elegant Floral Style (EF) above each of the project pictures

 Mini BowEF

Sweet Swirls EF

Pleated  Petals EF


Wise WhispersEF



Stop over to the 3 Girl JAM Store
to stock upon some Scrumptious Crinkle Ribbon and try this technique yourself!
DON'T FORGET...You can Make a Party Related Project, use some Ribbon, and LINK UP
at
***side note....be sure to add the Challenge Blog Badge to your Blog to be considered in the drawings for the candy winners once the challenge ends! We would hate to see you not be eligible  for missing this simple step***
Here, Grab it NOW!!!

3 Girl JAM Challenges


***New Pinque Peacock Release Spoiler***
Now, just for all of my Lovely Blends who stop by to read this post, you are getting a special treat today.  If you like these Elegant Florals and you need the luxury of having them made to order, STOP BY the Pinque Peacock FB Page/Shop and request yours TODAY (your choice of colors).

There is a New Release  being planned to have these available at the Shop in the next couple of months, but we can work with you to get you what you need before then.

The flowers will be available in two standard sizes:
Small - approx. 1.5" in diameter
Large - approx. 2.5" in diameter
 Here are  just some of the colors of 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon  that can be used to create a Custom Designed Lovely Bloom!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY

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Remember to 
Keep Crafting, 
Because 
♫ CRAFTING ♫ 
♫ ROCKS ♫ 
\m/-_-\m/ 
:O) Jessica

Friday, January 11

It's a Party with 3 Girl Jam Challenges

Are you ready for the New Challenge with 3 Girl JAM

Challenge #10 - It's a Party
Anything Party Related - w/ RIBBON

Our Challenge Sponsor for this Challenge is



What's The Prize???
$10.00 Gift Certificate
1 Bundle of 3GJ ribbon
and
a 3 Girl JAM Guest Designer spot

The Design Team has shared some fabulous projects with you today to help inspire you to PARTY!!!  Be sure to stop over to the Challenge Blog to view all the scrumptious creations.
Then JOIN IN THE FUN!!!


Valentine's Day Party Pack
Upcycled Wine Bottle Lighted Centerpiece
Cookie Box
and Valentines for Guests

I had an idea and just had to keep running until I finished.  I wanted to use as many 3 Girl JAM products as possible to show everyone how wonderful each and every item truly is to craft with.
I was able to use
Crinkle Ribbon
Twine

Flair Buttons
and
the Bow Maker

 
I  can honestly say that this was the first time I was able to really envision a project and have the outcome be exactly what I was hoping for when I finished.
♥-♥-♥-♥-♥-♥-♥-♥-♥

I started with an empty Sangria Bottle...mmmmmm (LOL).  As I was peeling the label off, I realized how sticky it was and decided to stick the label to a piece of clear plastic from my stash.  I then punched out about 20 hearts with my handheld puncher (not sure of the brand, cuz I have had it for years).  Now I had handmade stickers to use on the bottle for the next step. 
^^^rough draft (lol)^^^
I placed the hearts all over the front of the bottle.  Then my sweet hubby, Lance,  spray painted the bottle for me  using Krylon Glitter Blast - Cherry Bomb.  It was fun to watch him because he ended up with the "Grabbing Rainbows" Hands.  The nozzle stuck a bit and the glitter paint spewed uncontrollably as he continued to spray the bottle . . . LOL.  He was so afraid the bottle would run out before he could finish the back side of the bottle.  All was well, though.  I just L♥VE the finished sparkle the paint gave the bottle, too!  The stickers were just peeled off after the paint dried to create small heart "windows".

For my Cookie Box, I used a DIY Valentine Mailbox I picked up at one of the local dollar stores last year.  I simply spruced it up using Crinkle Ribbon by 3 Girl JAM.  The two red colors are
Red - from the July 2012 Special Bundle (not available at this time) and Holly Berry from the Winter Bundle.  I wrapped the red first (like a present) then created a "Bunched Bow" using my Bow Maker .  Let me tell you, this thing has taken my crafting to an entirely different level. 
I ♥ my 3GJ Bow Maker

All of the cards were created similarly, just with different stamps, inks, and embellishing.  All of the card stock is from my Scrap Stash.
New Release Angel Stick Pin by Pinque Peacock
Flair Buttons by 3 Girl JAM
Many, Many Stamps by Unity Stamp Co.
3 Girl JAM  Cotton Candy Pink Twine
Crinkle Ribbon  by 3 Girl JAM
Multiple inks
Pinque Peacock Handmade Fabric Flowers

Here's a few close up shots of all the cards for your viewing pleasure....LOL







Thanks EVER SO MUCH
lovely Blends and 3 Girl JAMmers
for stopping by today.

Remember to Keep Crafting, 
Because 
♫ CRAFTING ♫ ♫ ROCKS ♫ 
\m/-_-\m/ 
:O) Jessica

Sunday, January 6

My 2012 Memory Capsule ~ Part 2

Where Oh Where did the Year 2012 Go?

~  part 2 ~

This is the 2nd part of My Trip Down 2012 Memory Lane.
If you missed the 1st post, please start there.  You can find it by clicking on this link ~> My 2012 Memory Capsule ~ Part 1
I hope you enjoy these Memory Capsule Posts I am sharing and will join me in reflecting on what the Year 2012 meant to you.   I want to reflect on what each month held within its grasps, whether it be related to crafting, family, friends, or nonsense.  I want to reflect to push me in to full gear when I embark on the journeys ahead of me in the upcoming year  ~2~0~1~3~!  
I want to set so many goals for 2013 and want more to accomplish them.  I hope to bear witness to others setting and achieving their own personal goals, too.  I wish to make new friends and connect with others so that we can bounce our creativity off of each other.   I hope to watch the connections that were made in 2012, blossom into beautiful relationships!

I started this Personal Series of Memory Capsule Posts with my Reflections of the Months, January through June of 2012.  Today, I start with where I left off in my last post.

This Part 2 Post will highlight my Reflections of the Months, July through December 2012.  I value your input, comments, and any ideas you wish to share as a result of reading through my Blog and gazing at my pictures.

I will also share a Personal Series of my 2013 Goals which I will set for myself in hopes that I can always look back and revisit my accomplishments to encourage more Goal Setting further down the line.  There is always room for improvement, in my book!

I will be spending some time gathering up some fun Crafty Goodies to offer as a Giveaway if we have enough people joining in, reading along and sharing their input.  So, it wouldn't hurt to share this with your friends so they know there is a Prize Up for Grabs!  And, I promise, I will make the Prize a GOOD One, so your efforts and time spent reading along, do not go unnoticed!

~~~REFLECTIONS~~~

July 2012
Altered Memo Board
So, a while back, I stocked up on an amazing deal.  I ended up buying about a dozen of this style memo board along with about a dozen of two other styles.  I anticipated doing some fun altering with them and in July, I created this sparkly fun one for my sweet Step Daughter Gabriella.
I really love my Krylon Glitter Blast

July 3 Girl JAM Design Team Call   
3 Girl JAM expanded their Design Team in July  2012 
and 
THEY ARE DOING IT AGAIN!
♦ ♦ ♦ NOW ♦ ♦ ♦
 APPLY TODAY 

☺ ☺ ☺ Vote for your Favorite Project to WIN☺ ☺ ☺

 Shaquettes gathered their talent and participated in a fun Crafty Challenge 
for the 4th of July, 
Red White and Blue Challenge
We had an amazing turn out number of entries and I was delighted to see so many joining in the fun!
I was eager to post the showcase of projects at the Blog and couldn't wait to announce the winners.

Here are all of the Shaquettes entries 
this is another entry we had for the challenge, but the picture was lost in cyber space.....UNTIL NOW!
Thanks for finding it and sharing it again Kathryn!!!

August 2012 
 Altered Chipboard Birdhouse
I posted a lot of step by step instructions on how I created this darling birdhouse.  I covered it with fun papers and cute embellishments.  And since School was ready to start back, I made it School Themed! 

August was a wonderful month to show our LOVE for a fellow Crafter and Friend who has faced some uphill climbs during 2012.  I was honored to join the efforts of Paper Make Up Stamps and show Jennifer Scull how much she is appreciated.  
She is quite the talented crafter and is an inspiration to us all, to always smile and keep your chin held high!
Here is the fun layout I created in her Honor!

And to think, that was just a short 5 months ago, and now they are currently hosting Challenge #9 - It's A Party - Anything Goes
Head over to join in the fun...great ideas.....fun prizes!!!!
 
 September 2012
 September was a month full of Altered Notebooks for me here at the Shaque.  I made several in September for various friends and family members, so look below to see a few favorites!

OWLsome Fall Altered Notebook
  M is for McKenzie, Moon, Music, and Microphone

Fall Foliage Notebook


Thank You goes to Fresh Brewed Designs
I was so happy to have the opportunity to play along with the Design Team at Fresh Brewed Designs in 2012 as a Guest Designer.  I was able to play with the darling images and stamps they offer and be a part of several Hops, too.
Thanks Heather D.
Here are just a few of the projects I was able to make as a Guest


 
 October 2012
Shake a Tail Feather - first Pinque Peacock SNEAK PEAK! 
I enjoy playing with Unity Stamps---SHOCKER, I know right?!?! LOL
Well, I really, really, really loved how this card turned out.  The double color embossing powder really started a new obsession with me....
 Check out that Pinque Peacock button sneak peak, too!


PINQUE PEACOCK Launch
October was also the Official LAUNCH of Pinque Peacock!

We would love to have you 
hop over to the 
and
to check it all out!!!

SpongeBob SquarePants
I guess October was a great month for Altered Notebooks, too....
I made this SpongeBob themed book for my son, Lance Jr.

 November 2012
   I made my first Shaker Card!!!!  WHOOP!!!!
I have a new appreciation for this card making skill!  It was a LOT harder than I anticipated, but all in all, I got through it and loved the result!

Hard Core Cropper - Challenge #1 

I love using Core'dinations Card  Stock on projects.  I loved, even more, that they hosted some Hard Core Cropper Challenges for extra motivation.  I was able to get a few of the challenges completed and doubled that with getting some Christmas Projects (gifts) done for the Teachers at Lance Jr.'s school

We filled this cute little "back pack" up with candy for Mrs. Campbell
and for the
Hard Core Cropper-Challenge #2
we were delighted to get this card made, and it matched!!!!

November Showcase at the Shaque
 Each Month, starting in June 2012, I try to Showcase a Crafty Friend and all their talent!
November was the Month that I got to showcase my sweet Friend
Jenn Jackson 

Here are links to our previous SHOWCASED GUESTS
November 2012
October 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
HOP over and Say HELLO!
December 2012
 Since December was only a few weeks ago, I won't bore you with tons of recaps, but I will share a few of my favorite HIGHLIGHTS from the Entire Year!!!
First, I was honored to be a Growing in Unity Guest in December and here are the links to my posts each day
Day 1    ♦     Day 2     ♦          Day 3     ♦     Day 4     ♦     Day 5

AND.....Drum roll  Please. . . . . . . .

the one MOMENT that topped the entire Year!

 ♦

LANCE & JESSICA
become Husband and Wife
December 17, 2012

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Now, I will leave you to do other fun things out in the Blogiverse. 
I have really enjoyed this "Trip Down Memory Lane" and I hope you have also.

I urge you to look back at your accomplishments at your very own Blogs, to revisit the fun and great times you had Blogging in 2012!  I have a new found appreciation for friends, crafty time, and those who have inspired me this year.
I welcome 2013 with a positive outlook, infinite thoughts, dreams, and hope, and invite persistence and perseverance to stand on my side.   

What are your HOPES, DREAMS, & WISHES for the NEW YEAR???
Tell me below, I would love to read them!!!

Remember 
to 
Keep Crafting, 
Because 
♫ CRAFTING  ROCKS ♫ 
\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) Jessica



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