Jessica's Craft Shaque

Monday, March 25

April Release with Pinque Peacock is COMING SOON!!!

Time to start preparing for the
Beautiful
April New Release
and
Blog Hop

with

Can you guess what our PRODUCT THEME is for APRIL???

The Pinquettes and I are soooooo excited to share the wonderful
products and project ideas to inspire
your COLORFUL and MAGICAL
PEACOCK CREATIONS!!!!

Mark Your Calendars and Hop along with us starting on April 12th
....
THEN
....

Get ready to Join the Link Up Party at
Craftin Desert Divas, too.

We are happy to announce that we will be sponsoring
Craftin' Desert Diva's
Craft it Up and Link it Up Party
starting on April 15th

So mark you calendars and prepare to HAVE A GOOD TIME!
Be ready to Place Your Orders, because we are certain
this New Release will "FLY" out of Stock FAST!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Friday, March 22

Hooo's Ready For Spring Blog Hop

Hello! Welcome to the Hooo's Ready For Spring Blog Hop!

We are so happy that you could join us today! In case this is the first time you have joined us for a hop, Heather Lynn and a large group of her friends put on an seasonal owl themed hop every 3 months. Spring is almost here so we decided to do a Spring themed or Spring colored projects this time. Every Crafter in the Hop today is amazingly talented and you will not be disappointed!

The wonderful Pinque Peacock has offered to sponsor my hop. Please be sure to head over to the Pinque Peacock Blog and become a follower. Then, head on over to their Facebook page and see all of the beautiful items they have to offer!
Here are the links...
Pinque Peacock Facebook Page & SHOP - https://www.facebook.com/PinquePeacock
Pinque Peacock Blog - http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com
^^^psst...there is a current 300 Follower Giveaway there, too^^^

One lucky hopper that hops all of the way through and follows all of the blogs will win a $15 bundle from Pinque Peacock. That will include..

(4) Beaded Stick Pins
(6) Large Felt Poppers
(2) Layered Garden Beauties(2) Large 1.5" Fabric Covered Buttons (FCB)(6) Small 3/4" Fabric Covered Buttons (FCB)(1) 2.5" Splendid Swirl (w/Embellished Center)
Thank you Pinque Peacock!

Heather will choose ONE winner next week!

For My Project, I decided to fancy up an already adorable Treat Bag.
(sorry for the horrible picture...Spring still hasn't arrived in Ohio)

The bag is from Whisker Graphics. The alphas were in my stash (so old, I don't remember where I even got them). The Owl Stamp is by Inkadinkado. I colored it with my Whisper Strokes Markers. The small Purple Flowers are a miniature version of the fantastic Layered Garden Beauties at the Pinque Peacock Shop. You will for sure want to stop over and check out all of the Fabulous Spring Flowers that were just released!

Next you will head over to Teresa's Blog.

Here's the complete line up just in case you get lost along the way.

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

Jessica -http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

Teresa- www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

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

Lisa-http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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

Cindy- http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/

Janet R -http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Tara-http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/

Carrie- http://paper-wings-productions.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for joining us today! Have a great weekend!

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

Thursday, March 14

More Pinquette Project Inspiration

Hello BLENDS!!!

I am back again today to share some amazing projects with you.

Things here at the Shaque have been really quiet lately, but things over at Pinque Peacock are in HIGH GEAR!

Pinque Peacock's March Products New Release is full of vibrant colors to help you enhance your Spring and Easter Projects.
During the New Release Blog Hop over the Weekend, the Super Talents of the FANTASTIC Pinquettes did not disappoint. If you missed the Hop, I posted a peek at some of the wonderful Pinquette Artists' Projects from Day 1 and Day 2 HERE!

Today I want to share all of the Day 3 Projects with you!

This non-traditional, Long Card was
created by Pinquette Rhonda

This fun Gate Fold Card was
created by Pinquette An'Jenic

Love the fun lace around the sentiment and the gorgeous bow with the Pinque Peacock Fabric Covered button in the center created by Pinquette Shelley

What a creative way to age the Layered Garden Beauty on this wonderful card
created by Pinquette Kristin

This elegant beauty was
created by Pinquette Tracy

Be sure to Swing Over to

to see the Colors of Easter and Spring that are BLOOMING all over the SHOP!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Wednesday, March 13

Pinque Peacock PINQUETTE March Project Showcase

Hello BLENDS!!!

Things here at the Shaque have been really quiet lately, but things over at Pinque Peacock are in HIGH GEAR!

We just Released our March Products and had a Blog Hop over the Weekend to Showcase the Super Talents of the FANTASTIC Pinquettes. If you missed the Hop, here is a peek at some of the wonderful Pinquette Artists' Projects from Day 1 and Day 2! I will try to post again tomorrow to share all of the Day 3 Projects for you to see!

created by Pinquette Mary
using a Pinque Peacock Handmade Felt Popper with a Fabric Covered Button Center and adorned with a Spring Angel Beaded Stick Pin

created by Pinquette Jessie
using a Pink Gingham Fabric Covered Button to alter a Pen into a lovely flower.

created by Pinquette Marji

using a Cheerful Fushia and White Layered Garden Beauty

created by Pinquette Paula

using several Fabric Covered Buttons, a Grape Felt Popper with FCB center, and two Spring Angels Beaded Stick Pins

created by Pinquette Janet

using her High School Colors Purple and Gold, the Felt Popper, Purple Fabric Buttons and matching Spring Angels

both projects created by Pinquette Heather F

using a Fabric Covered Button with Neon Stripes on the left and using a Bright Yellow and Pink Layered Garden Beauty with a peek of a Pink Pearl Angel just behind it.

PLEASE STOP BACK TOMORROW
to view Day 3 Projects that were shared and to get a glimpse at more of the fun projects available NOW at the

Colors of Easter and Spring are BLOOMING all over the SHOP!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Saturday, March 9

* * * * Blog Hops and Lots of Prizes * * * *

Hello Sweet Blends!!!
Did you get the chance to Hop with 3 Girl JAM yesterday?
What about the New Release with Pinque Peacock?

Well, BOTH are Fun Hops that you are SURE TO LOVE!

Go Here for the Fabulous 3 Girl JAM Hop with The Alley Way Stamps

THEN

Head over to Pinque Peacock’s Blog to start Hopping NOW.

Today is Day 2, but you can still go back through the Day 1 Posts from yesterday also. Be sure to visit again tomorrow for the last day of the Hop, Day 3.

Pinque Peacock
March New Release

BLOG HOP

After hopping, be sure to visit the Pinque Peacock Shop on FB to order the New Release items to beautify your Easter and Spring Craft Projects.

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica

Friday, March 8

3GJ/TAWS Cross Promotion Double Challenge Blog Hop

Welcome to the 3GJ/TAWS Cross Promotion Double Challenge Blog Hop!

The goal of this cross promo/double challenge is to introduce you all to 2 awesome companies, gather inspiration from both DT’s and have the opportunity to enter 2 fun challenges!

Here is a bit about TAWS for those of you not familiar~
The Alley Way Stamps is owned and operated and all super adorable designs drawn by Alison Spelman...you can check out her shop here~ http://www.thealleywaystamps.com/

Here is a bit about 3 Girl JAM for those who are unfamiliar ~
3 Girl JAM is owned and operated by the talented Julie K Bling and her 2 daughters. They make the most beautiful hand dyed crinkle ribbon.... you can check out her shop here~ http://www.3girljam.com/

Every 2 weeks TAWS has a new challenge based on a fun photo called "Be Inspired" and 3GJ has their own challenge using 3GJ Crinkle Ribbon.

So for this challenge the DT's are using this inspiration photo, The Alley Way Stamps and Ribbon

YOUR challenge will be to come up with a project using THIS photo, a stamp and ribbon.

Remember the photo is for inspiration ONLY....
~~~be creative, use your imagination and show us what this photo inspired you to create~~~
Need some inspiration?
We hope you will hop through the line-up and see all the gorgeous projects the DT’s have created.

Then at TAWS blog (http://www.thealleywaystamps.blogspot.com) and the 3GJ challenge blog (http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com/) you will find out more about their individual challenges and have the opportunity to link up to not just one challenge but both challenges for the chance to win some awesome prizes!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PRIZES:
We have broken both DT’s into 2 groups…one group shared projects on March 1st and today the second group is sharing projects.

Just for hopping though our mini hop both weeks, commenting on all the DT's projects
(the first part on March 1st and now today's part of our hop...the remaining DT girls will have what TAWS calls Be Re~Inspired with even more inspiration)
And
entering BOTH challenges
~which will be easy to do.....if you don't own any TAWS they share a bunch of freebies HERE

Your name will be entered to win a
TAWS stamp set and a Bundle of 3GJ

But that is not all!
Each challenge will also be giving away a
TAWS stamp set and a Bundle of 3GJ Crinkle Ribbon

SO there are LOTS of ways to be entered to win some awesome prizes!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~
Onto the hop...
You should be coming from....................... Jessica~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

For my project today, I used the Sushi Bar stamp set by TAWS and Daffodil Crinkle Ribbon by 3 Girl JAM.

I started with Kraft Card stock for my base. I stamped the cute bowl on several papers from the MME-On The Bright Side 6x6 stack and BasicGrey-Fact 6x6 stack. All ink used were different shades of TH Distress Ink. The chipboard lantern came with a bonus package that arrived with a crafty magazine a while ago.

Your next stop is..................... Arielle~ http://snappystamper.blogspot.com

Here is the entire Lineup

TAWS~ http://www.thealleywaystamps.blogspot.com/
Jessica~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Jessica B ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
Arielle~ http://snappystamper.blogspot.com
Julie Odil- http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com
Jovan- http://www.cardsbyjovan.com/
Kim~ http://joyfulcreationswithkim.blogspot.com/
OmaGloria - http://omascrafts.com
Alison~http://www.stretchnbubbles2.blogspot.com/
Rebecca D- http://bloomingpink.blogspot.com/
Abby Henderson- http://scrappin-abby.blogspot.com/
Christine~ http://kartenchaos.blogspot.com/
3GJ Challenge Blog~ http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping with TAWS and 3GJ.
We look forward to seeing all your projects!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Tuesday, February 26

~ ~ Live Each Moment ~ ~ with 3 Girl JAM

HELLO Sweet Blends

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

I am here with a quick project to share with ALL of YOU!!!

I was so happy to get back into crafting mode after a VERY LONG time away from sharing some projects. I created a card using a St. Patrick's Day color scheme and some fun other elements.

I started with a 4.25" x 4.25" black card base. I cut two Persian Motifs from my Spellbinders set. The largest motif, green polka dot pattern paper, is from the amy tangerine - Sketchbook paper pad. The smaller green motif, is from Core' Produce Green card stock. I cut a black circle using my 2" circle punch to place behind the smaller motif. The sentiments are from a Unity KOM , and were fussy cut after stamping on white card stock. I used lots of foam squares for dimension.

Because I like to stick with things that make me smile....of course there is some 3 G irl JAM Crinkle Ribbon on my card. The small bow was made using my Bow Maker and Sterling Crinkle Ribbon (Celebrations Bundle).

But, that's not all....

The Flair Button in the center of my card is also from 3 Girl JAM.

It is from of the Christmas Flair Set

(psssttt... which is in the shop for only $2.99 right now)

. . . and look, on a card in February....WHOOP...SCORE...BONUS!!!!

I am glad to be back and hope you feel inspired by my card today!

Keep Crafting

Because

Crafting

Rocks

\m/-_-\m/

~Jessica B.

Tuesday, February 12

"HI Blends!!! I have really Missed YOU"

I wanted to stop in today to see how all of my Sweet Blends have been?

I know that I
have grown a bit "distant"
in the recent months

and hope you all

forgive me for the lack

of publishing posts
that you have come to expect from me
here at

Jessica's Craft Shaque.

In October 2012, the Pinque Peacock Blog

and the Pinque Peacock Shop were launched!

I have become so humbled
by the immediate success
that has grown

right before my eyes.
It truly is remarkable
and still has me
in absolute amazement
and shock!

THANK YOU
ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The support of new friends
and new customers
has drawn me in to
being very active there.

It really is a Happening Hang Out!

I still plan to post as much
as possible here,
but want you all to know

that if you don't see me
around the Shaque . . .

You will most likely
be able to find me
at Pinque Peacock.

I have been dedicating the last few month to planning some really fun

and exciting events, giveaways and our Monthly New Releases.

Today I am Eager to Share with You All

that

we will be hosting our Grand Announcement

Tomorrow, February 13th, 2013,

to INTRODUCE you to

the

YAHHOOOPPPPIEEEE

- don't miss it-

We would love to have you stop over to the Pinque Peacock BLOG and become a Follower.

The Facebook Page is a pretty happening spot, too.

I hope you will forgive me for being "scarce" lately, although, I never really went anywhere! LOL!

I am still crafting, still connecting with friends on Facebook and at Blogs, and trying to stay in the Crafty Loop of all the Latest and Greatest work my Sweet Blends have been Creating!!!

I can't help myself lately because I am just having so much fun with Pinque Peacock right now.

I don't want to put Jessica's Craft Shaque on the back burner, but I know I will be most likely be posting less and less here as the Pinque Peacock Blog and SHOP need to be nurtured right now, too! I hope that as the New Team becomes familiar with the regular schedules we will follow, that I will have some Free Crafty Time to Play. Then I can still share what I love most, CREATING!!!!

I hope to see you tomorrow for the Grand Announcement and

Look Forward to Catching Up with All of You SOON!!!!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Friday, February 1

3 Girl JAM Chalenge #11 - 3D Valentine's w/Ribbon

Are you ready for the New Challenge with 3 Girl JAM

Challenge #11 -
Theme: 3D Valentine's w/Ribbon
Date: Feb 1~ Feb 14th
Sponsor: StateLine Bag Company
Prize:
25 Canvas Bags from StateLine Bags Co.
1 bundle of 3GJ ribbon,
and a Guest designer spot at 3GJ

Our Challenge Sponsor for this Challenge is

State Line Bags Co.
http://statelinebag.com/crafts/

If you haven't heard yet, 3 Girl JAM is now an official retailer of State Line Bags! You can stock up on these wonderful Canvas Bags and Crinkle Ribbon all in one trip, now!!!

The Design Team has shared some fabulous projects with you today to help inspire you as you create your Valentine's Day Projects!!! Be sure to stop over to the Challenge Blog to view all the scrumptious creations.
Then JOIN IN THE FUN!!!

I was inspired by our Beautiful Friend and Leader, Julie K of A Little Bit of Bling, and owner of 3 Girl JAM. She shared her creation with all of our Design Team and I was absolutley in awe of her gorgeous techniques and end result on her State Line Bag.

Isn't this truly Magnificent?
Way to Rock the Bag Julie....so thrilled over this beauty, that I had to share it!
THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!

Here is the 3D Valentine Project I created after being so inspired by Julie's Project above!

I tried to spritz my homemade pink glimmer mist onto my bag, but my spray bottle was not being very cooperative. I unscrewed the cap and painted the mix on the canvas bag instead. As it dried, I began creating my tags. I inked up the edges with American Crafts - Rouge Red. I then stamped the background puzzle image from the Unity Set, Love you to pieces, using Dew Drops - Starlite Silver. I pleated some Summer Sprinkles Crinkle Ribbon around the edge of my tag for a softened appeal. I stamped the same image onto a second Kraft Tag and placed that on the back of the first using 3D foam squares. I added a fussy cut puzzle piece (another stamp in the Unity Set) and a heart to my tag. The paper I used for the puzzle piece is Amy Tangerine-Sketchbook. Aren't those rainbow hearts just darling! I put the heart on an Action Wobble for extra pizazz!

The bag was then stamped with the same background puzzle image, but using my Ranger Embossing ink this time. I sprinkled white embossing powder over the wet ink, then heat embossed. I would suggest letting the heat gun be as far away as possible for this technique. If you get to close, it will begin to discolor from the high heat.

I added the sentiment, Love you to pieces, from the same Unity Set using TH Distress Ink, Black Soot. I went over the sentiment on the bag with my black gel pen for added darkness.

To finish off my State Line Bag, I added Cherry Lipstick and more Summer Sprinkles Crinkle Ribbon to the drawstrings.

I did a little more stamping and embossing on the back of the bag because you can never have too much, right? LOL! I wanted to show you also that if you get your heat tool too close to the painted bag, it can discolor it a bit. See the center of the bag that has a bit of an orange hue? That was pink, not orange...he he he!

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

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 Maker. It 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

http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com/

***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!!!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY

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Remember to

Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

: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

Sterling Silver and luscious Yellow Sunflower

3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon

and a

Pinque Peacock

Silk Covered Button

from the set

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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

http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Here, Grab it NOW!!!

***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!