One Beautiful Day

!!! HAPPY MONDAY !!!
Blends and 3 Girl JAM-mers

I am happy to be the Design Team Member posting at the 3 Girl JAM Blog today!

It is such an honor for me to be a part of this team from the first Hoorah!  I can't foresee me every departing.  I have a MAD CRUSH on Julie K's Crinkle Ribbon and do not have a desire to seek any type of recourse for the addiction.  (LOL)

Here is the Project I am sharing:

This card took about 10 minutes total to put together, which is quite the record for me.  I tend to always want to add "more" as I craft, but this time, I forced myself to stop sooner.  I would like to try my hand at "speed crafting" a lot this year.  It will help me to get more projects completed and open the door for me to try my hand at tackling more of the fun techniques on my "to-do" list.

I started with a 5.5 in. x 5.5 in. Purple Card Base
--- David Tutera: Celebrate Card Sets
(several of the DT Card sets are available at the Pinque Peacock Discount Hut)

The Peacock Feather patterned paper was cut at 5.25 in. x 5.25 in. and distressed around the edges using my Tim Holtz distressing tool!
--- Recollections Signature Serious PRETTY AS A PEACOCK 12X12 stack
(This was a fabulous gift from my Sweet Crafty Friend Heather F.---thanks Heather :) )

The sentiment tag is also from the same Pretty Peacock stack and was cut to fit within the center of my card.  I simply masked it with a lighter shade of purple card stock then used some foam squares to give it some height on the front of the card.  I love that glittery peacock, don't you?

I used the Ribbon Candy Red Crinkle Ribbon from the 3 Girl JAM Shop to create a sweet Pleated Petal - Elegant Floral for my card.

I love making these flowers for the Pinque Peacock Shop Customers.
It's always fun to use them on my own creations, too.
I adorned the elegant floral with a Pearl Beaded Stick Pin (also from Pinque Peacock) and a few paper roses from another sweet crafty friend, Adele, who sells them!

The Newest 3 Girl JAM Challenge is
ANYTHING GOES with Ribbon!
A Crowd Favorite!

You'll always find LOADS of inspiration at the 3 Girl JAM Challenge Blog!

Stop over for wonderful ideas from the Design Team and all those linking up!

And, since the challenges have been changed from biweekly to MONTHLY, you will have until January 31st to Link your Anything Goes Projects and JOIN THE FUN!!!!

For more Crinkle Ribbon Crafty Ideas, be sure to check out the 3 Girl JAM Pinterest Boards!

~*~*~ AWESOME DISCOUNT ALERT ~*~*~

Stop by 3 Girl JAM to shop around and place an order
for any of the amazing products that are

a MUST HAVE in your stash!
SAVE 10% OFF Your Order ---Just use the Discount Code JB10 during checkout!!!

Thanks for Stopping In Today

Remember 

to Keep 

Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) Jessica

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

Inky Impressions

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

HAPPY ~ NEW ~ YEAR

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

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3 Girl JAMMERs

Today I am pleased to share a  card I made to WISH Each and Every One of YOU
a
Happy New Year!

I stamped the fun Champagne Glasses, from the Unity Itty Bitty - Cheers! by Cosmo Cricket, onto Watercolor Paper using clear embossing ink.  I sprinkled my new, never used before, Ranger Embossing Tinsel (Silver)over that and applied heat....OH YEAH, I am HOOKED on the Tinsel Dust Now! LOL! 

I was really blown away by all the sparkle that came through after heat setting the embossing tinsel.  So, being as impressed as I was, I wanted to emboss some more!  I grabbed the CHEERS sentiment from the same Unity Stamp set.  At that point, I felt maybe it would be a little "over the top" if I tinsel embossed the inside sentiment. 

I opted to just ink the sentiment up with the Dew  Drops Platinum ink and be done.  I did however add some Stardust Stickles to the #1 embossed on the background card stock.

OK, my addiction was apparently growing and I couldn't stop there....I needed more of the Tinsel.  I knew I had to own another sentiment or image that would go with this card theme in my Unity stash.  I found another stamp!  I grabbed Christmas in the Kitchen by Samantha Walker and inked up the Happy New Year sentiment/label. 

Before I knew it, I was in a glitter frenzy & I  LOVED IT!  I added more Stardust  Stickles to the larger #1 on the card stock background on the front of the card.

I used white card stock as a card base measuring 5.5" x 8.5".  The pattern paper background layer is from a Colorbok Stack called Neutrals.  I embossed two pieces of Core'dinations Silver Pearl card stock using my Cuttlebug Numbers folder and my Darice Music Notes folder.  I distressed all of the edges and then inked them with my Dew Drops inks in Platinum and Silver. 

I began placing my Sterling Crinkle Ribbon under my Champagne Glasses, but felt I needed more of that too. . . . "Hi, my Name is Jessica, and I love 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon"!
 
Another addiction I have had lately, are the fun Miniature Bows I learned to create using the 3 Girl JAM Bow Maker.  I wanted to try a new technique with them and decided to build a flower out of multiple mini bows.  I used Antique White, Sterling, and Summer Sprinkles.  I am really pleased with how it turned out! 

 
I added a few tiny gun metal pearls around with a larger one in the center and a few flower stamens behind the bloom.   I then finished it off with a fun Pinque Peacock Beaded Stick Pin from the BSPpur0006 set.

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Be sure to stock up on Products in the 3 Girl JAM Store TODAY so you are prepared for ALL of your Crafting in 2013!!!!!

~~~~and~~~~

Peek around the 3 G irl JAM Blog today to get tons of Crafty Inspiration from all the Design Team Members and Guest Designers. 

&

The NEWEST Challenge is an Anything  Goes theme with Ribbon!!!!

Make a 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***

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY

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Remember to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) Jessica

3 Girl JAM Christmas Inspiration Hop

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Welcome to the 
3 Girl JAM Christmas Inspiration Hop 
and Challenge

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The Christmas Inspiration Hop is being held
to kick off the Christmas Challenge on the 3GJ Challenge Blog.

If you have just arrived here and would like to HOP ALONG,  please head over and start hopping at the 3 Girl JAM Blog.
 Please feel free to become a Follower at any (or ALL...lol) of the stops along the way.
Who doesn't love new followers, right???
 And after you are done, please feel free to head over
to the Pinque Peacock Blog and Pinque Peacock Website to have a look around!

The entire 3 Girl JAM Design Team, along with Myself and Heather Lynn
have made projects using wonderful products from the 3 Girl JAM Shop
and Pinque Peacock Store (on FB).

Here is my HOP Project

I made this card last weekend during a fun Stampin' Up Party with Sara and Karen.  I had a lot of fun, and realized, how wonderful their entire line of products are to work with.


I wanted to add one of the fabulous Flair Buttons by 3 Girl JAM.
Isn't that just tooooooo cute??

The cute little snowman on the flair button inspired me to use a Beaded Stick Pin from Pinque Peacock (that matched)!  I simply added a "green scarf" to the snowman pin
using  Mistletoe Crinkle Ribbon, part of the wonderful Winter Bundle

^^^doesn't that just scream MERRY CHRISTMAS to you^^^
 
Now, you must know, that with this being a Christmas
Season Post....there have to be fun presents . . .
HOP PRIZES
~ $15.00 GC to shop at 3 Girl JAM
~ $15.00 GC to the Pinque Peacock Store (on FB)

The Blog Hop will be open for comments through Sunday Dec 9th and
the Winners will be announced on Wednesday, Dec 12th.

The last stop of the Hop will be the 3GJ Challenge Blog

Before you HOP away, please be sure to scroll down, for
MORE CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION!!!

Here's the Line up:

 3 Girl JAM 

 Heather 

 Abby 

 Carri 

 Scrappin Madge 

Cheri 

 Jovan 

 Jessica  E.

 Rebecca 

 Gloria 

 Jessica  S. <<<you are here
>>> go here next 3 Girl JAM Challenge Blog

I am also showcasing a Christmas Card I made to share as inspiration for the 3GJ December Challenge.  I hope it INSPIRES you to
LINK UP your projects and join the fun
at the 3GJ Challenge Blog!
!!! Lots of Prizes will be up for grabs for Participants!!!

The challenge starts today, December 7th,  and will stay open until December 27th.
The only requirement is that your project must have a Christmas Theme and Ribbon!!!
 ......Cards, Favors, Layouts, Gifts, etc.... (be creative!)


I used the stunning Merlot Crinkle Ribbon around the perimeter of the Postcard.   You  will also notice I made ANOTHER mini bow using the fabulous Bow Maker.
(I am obsessed with mini bows and my Bow Maker.....I know......LOL)

Sorry for the glare folks....I have put my camera on the NAUGHTY list

SUPPLIES

Kraft and White Card Stock
Bo Bunny - Rejoice collection 6x6 paper stack

Tree Punch which Heather let me use  - thanks HL :)

Dew Drops - Gold

TH Distress Ink - Antique Linen

Copics

Gold embossing powder

Merlot Crinkle Ribbon by 3 Girl JAM

Pinque Peacock Beaded Stick Pin

Postcard & Postage Stamp: Unity stamp set - a simple christmas (Simple Stories)

SANTA: Ippity set - naughty. nice. not sure 

I placed Santa on an Action Wobble, for added enjoyment (love those things!!!)

Sentiment: Itty Bitty - most WONDERFUL time

ONCE AGAIN,
Thanks for Stopping in, Hopping Along,
and joining us.  I hope you have
been
!!!Christmas Inspired!!!

Remember to Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O)

Jessica

"Owl Made by My Friends" Showcase & Giveaway

Happy Hump Day Blends!

Today, I am happy to be joining

my SFF, Heather Lynn and a group of talented crafty friends

as we all share

some cute Owl Projects

in the 

"Owl Made by My Friends" Showcase!

It is sorta like a Blog Hop

in the sense that you can visit all of the blogs

and swoon over the fun

Owl projects.

Start over at Heather Lynn's Blog

to read about the fabulous prizes

up for grabs!!!

Pinque Peacock Handmade Fabric Flowers

and

All of this Christmas Splendor

 Here is the project I am sharing 

for the Showcase Today:

For my card I used white card stock as the base.

I stamped the Owl Crew using the 

Freakin' Adorable Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

I used embossing ink and 3 separate colors of embossing powder.

I just sprinkled a light amount of each color

in opposite spots around the image.

(one color at a time and shake off excess onto separate work

areas on your craft table, so not to mix your colors)

The sentiment is from the Owly Hoo sentiment set by K. Andrew.

I finished off with a fun Pinque Peacock Felt Flower 

and Beaded Stick Pin (so happy to be introducing

some orange hues to the fun mix at the store).

Thanks Heather Lynn, for a wonderful

showcase and for letting

me take part!

Remember to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

: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

***WINNERS*** from Vote 4 Chardon Contest~~~~

I am super excited to 

announce

to all of

you who helped 

make a dream

come

true for Chardon HS

THEY WERE CHOSEN

AS THE 2012

ROCK YOUR PROM

WINNING HIGH SCHOOL

woot woot woot woot woot

For all of you who voted, please feel free to "snag" this picture

and display it with great pride

here on your blogs, on your FB pages, or anywhere else

that your sweet little hearts desire.

THANK YOU FROM 

THE BOTTOM OF MY

HEART 

for

the awesome response to my contest

to Vote 4 Chardon HS!

I was, and still am,

so  APPRECIATIVE

to know such

a wonderful and giving group of people!

NOW, HERE ARE THE WINNERS
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I had my trusty helpers join me in making a short video to show the selection of all the winners . . .

(sorry for my shaky hands and the poor lighting...it's raining right now here in Ohio and
all of my energy efficient bulbs give everything a fun orange glow....LOL)

Here we have my "Prize Patrol"

Lance Jr., Ariana, and Haylee

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CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL

All winners, please send an email to me
at strgazrblueyes22477 {yahoo} com
with your mailing address
and with the Subject as
I VOTED for CHARDON and WON!

Keep Crafting 

:O)

Jessica