~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

♪ Showcase at the Shaque ♪ - Jenn Jackson

NOVEMBER 2012

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

SHOWCASE at The Shaque!

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 today's Guest, I am honored to have the 
super fun and super talented
Jenn Jackson

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

1.What’s your name?
Jenn Jackson

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


Scrap Happens Embellish It

http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/

 I starting blogging in October of 2010. 
I was pretty scared at first and didn't post much, 
but now I have my personal blog 
and own 4 challenge blogs :)


 3.  What is your favorite craft to work with (type, technique, style)?
I  I don't really have a favorite craft. 
I am kinda all over the place when it 
comes to crafting. I do seem to have a lot of paper though :)

 
4. Do you have other hobbies?
I love to read and I sew on occasion...when time permits :)


 
5. How did you get started in the Craft World?
I have always dabbled in one type of craft or another, but started paper crafting about 6 years ago. A friend had given me an empty scrapbook and a bunch of papers as a baby shower gift when i was pregnant with my son. It sat in the closet for 2 years and one day I decided to get it out and play around. I was instantly hooked.

 
6. Where are you from?
Born in Alaska, but grew up in Kansas. 
I have lived in Saint Louis, MO for the last 8 years.

 
7. If you could give a tip to a new crafter/blogger, what would it be?
Don't worry about what everyone else thinks of your crafting. Your opinion is the only one that matters.


 
8. Name some things that you have learned this year, that you are glad  you  learned?
 I have learned to craft outside of my box and try new things that I never would have tried had I not been pushed.

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

I love vampires, the paranormal and reality TV :)


 
10. What are your future ambitions?
I would love to open a Coffee Bar/Scrapbook Shop, but first I have to win the lottery.


 
11. What challenges have you faced, but conquered in crafting?</ span>
 I was so scared to work with digital images. Now they are pretty much the only "stamp" I use.
 
 
12.  When told you would be interviewed for this Guest Post, what
question were you hoping to be asked?
What is your favorite crafting tool?

13.  What answer would you give to the unasked question?
I love my Cricut and wish I had time to use it more!

Here is the wonderful project Jenn created

for her Showcase at the Shaque

Isn't this a wonderful layout?
Look at that cute cow and background  paper.
Perfect match to those adorable pics in the layout!


Jenn is also sharing one of her favorite creations
to be Showcased today at the Shaque.
Here is her wonderful STAR card that she made
earlier this year,
 to celebrate her darling daughter's 13th Birthday

AMAZING right?  Gotta love the
13 on this . . .sorry, just a bit partial
to the number....LOL!

And check out the beauty inside . . .

Stop over to Jenn's Blog to read all the details
on how these fabulous  projects were created
and browse her blog
to see more of her creativity on display!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

THANK YOU
to JENN

for being my November Guest

on

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 December}

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)

♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪

AS
ALWAYS,

REMEMBER
to

KEEP CRAFTING

:O) 

Jessica S

Keep Crafting :O) Jessica

♪ Showcase at the Shaque ♪ Amy England

Are you looking for the
Boo Whoo Blog Hop ?
CLICK HERE

******************

OCTOBER 2012

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

SHOWCASE at The Shaque!

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 today's Guest, I am honored to have my fabulous Blend,
Amy England

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

1. What’s your name?

Amy England

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

Scrap This, Save That
 http://scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/

My first post was on May 6, 2011, but I was writing for other people's couponing blogs for several years before that.  

Extreme couponing was kind of my introduction into the blogging world. 

(Yes, I was one of those crazies that got almost all of our groceries and household items for free!)

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

Absolutely paper crafting as a whole.  That being said, everything is ever-changing with me.  I started as strictly a scrapbooker, and then learned card making.  Cricut was my big focus, but I've evolved into stamping, coloring, and working with inks making backgrounds.  I used to paint in oils, and am slowly moving back that direction...but just on paper and with ink instead!


4. Do you have other hobbies?

I've been a musician all my life.  I've played guitar for nearly 40 years and used to sing professionally (MANY years ago!)  Music was my first true passion.  I've  also dipped into painting, sewing, cake decorating, volunteering for local schools and charities, teaching guitar and/or voice, couponing, and photography...just to name a few!! 


5. How did you get started in the Craft World?
 
I can't really pinpoint it, since it's always been a part of my life.  I was always in some sorts of arts and crafts class in school, I got into sewing clothes for my kids when they were little (I still have the dress I made for my daughter's first Easter...it took one yard of material, six yards of lace, and seven yards of ribbon!) I started painting while watching Bob Ross on PBS (raise your hand if you remember him!)  Eventually, I went to a craft night with a friend at her church and watched them scrapbook.  That was probably 5 or 6 years ago, and I've been hooked ever since!

6. Where are you from? 
 
That's a trick question!  I live in Seattle but have lived all over the country.  Here's the Cliff Notes:  I was born in Georgia, then...TX, GA (again) Canada (BC) WA, CA, CO, NM, CT, TX (again) NM (again) and WA (finally!)  I went to 14 different schools if that paints you a picture!
 
7. If you could give a tip to a new crafter/blogger, what would it be?
 

First and foremost, believe in yourself and what you're doing.  Art is very personal, and you should never allow anyone to tell you that what you're doing isn't correct.  As far as blogging is concerned, write about what you love, and post often!  I've learned that people will actually come and read what you have to say, but only if you give them something TO READ!


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

Craftwise: I've learned how to stamp and color...mostly with watercolor pencils and a water pen.

Blogwise: I'm learning how to grow my blog and make it my passion.  I hope to be able to turn it into a career one day.

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

I could write for DAYS about my family, but I'll give you the short and sweet version.  I have two grown children who are the light in my life.  My son and his extraordinary wife live in Texas and work at a Medical University. They're both happy, healthy,successful, and in the process of adopting a baby!

My daughter graduated high school and community college on the same day!  She went on to earn her BA at 20 years old, and has been in her dream career for the past 5 years at an incredible place called the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services.

My husband is simply the best.  Period.  Sorry ladies!  He's a three time cancer survivor, and the strongest, most positive person I've ever known.  I look at him every day and wonder how I got so lucky.  

10. What are your future ambitions?

Personal: to get a severe neck injury fixed so I can start doing more in life!

Professional: to take my blog to the next level and eventually turn it into a career.

Crafting: Ummm...to get my son and DIL's wedding scrapbook finished, since they've been married now for 2 1/2 years!

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


Learning to color is the most current one.  Now my next challenge is to get on a Design Team...any takers?!?!  Ha ha!
 
12.  When told you would be interviewed for this Guest Post, what
question were you hoping to be asked?
 

Oh my goodness, I hadn't thought about it, but I was hoping to be able to work bragging about my family in there somewhere..and I did!  I guess it would be, tell me more about how you got your craft room for FREE!!!

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

Well, of course!  I always love to talk about that!  I have some neighbors that are great at building and design.  They also like to go on frequent vacations but have three HUGE dogs at home.  We decided to trade dog/house sitting for a craft room!!  In exchange for my keeping an eye on things for them and hanging with their dogs, they designed and built me my dream craft room.  They put in new flooring and special art lighting, redid electrical outlets, built me a custom L shaped 14 foot long desk, custom built the paper shelf of my dreams, and even made me a Dutch door so that I can keep my dogs away from the craft stuff, yet they can still hear and see me and not stress out that I spend ALL my time in my room!  

Here's a link to the post about my room, if you're interested in checking it out!

http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-new-scrap-room.html

I would love to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU JESSICA!!!  Not only have you built a fun virtual place for us to come hang out, but you've taken a key role in helping to promote our crafting/blogging community to the next level!!!  We all love you dearly!

Here are the wonderful projects Amy is sharing

for her Showcase at the Shaque

Isn't this a wonderful altered planner?
We all know how much I enjoy
altering notebooks, so Amy is after my own heart with this project!
And, to boot, she used Purple > My Favorite Color EVER!
You can read all the details about
this wonderful creation
~ HERE ~

Isn't this fantastic???  I love the wonderful pictures
she placed on the front and who
can resist that handmade
flower on the front.
I just have to share some
other pictures
of the inside too

Be sure to stop over and
watch the fun video Amy put
together
to highlight this gorgeous Address Book
~ HERE ~

Then stop over to Amy's Blog to 
peek at ALL of her
creative talents!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Thank You
to  AMY

for being 
my October Guest

on

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 December}

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)

♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪

AS
ALWAYS,

REMEMBER
to

KEEP CRAFTING

:O) 

Jessica S

Die Cuttin Divas - Guest Diva for Challenge #79

***Looking for my Post with 3 Girl JAM?  Go HERE ***


I am honored to be posting

as a Guest Diva

with the fabulous

Die Cuttin Divas

today!!!

I first want to thank Georgiana (host of DCD) and the Die Cuttin Divas
for extending the invitation to me to join them as a Guest Diva.
I truly appreciate the opportunity

to play with the exceptional level of talent showcased
at their Challenge Blog

week after week!

Today is the beginning of a fabulous

Challenge #79

Color Challenge - Purple, Yellow, Orange, and Grey

I expected this to be quite the challenge as I pictured a project

using these colors.

But, I was excited to try it out!

I decided to go with a Halloween Theme since
I DO SO LOVE this time of year!

Here is my card!

In hindsight, I think I would have layed
off of using the Perfect Pearls mist on the pumpkins.
The orange was dark and I think would have
stood out better without it.
I was however excited to use my new Sizzix Die and cut through some chipboard!

Supplies used:
Base cs - Core'dinations (Pearl-Gray)
Purple pumpking pattern paper from stash
Yellow Sunflower - Core'dinations cs
Chipboard - Medium grade
Sizzix - Pumpkin #2
Sizzix Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz - Swirlz)
Orange, Green, and Black
Perfect Pearls mist
Smooch Spritz (Olive Green)
Bling from stash
Sentiment by Unity and My Little Shoebox (a little trick or treat)
Watercolor markers
adhesive and 3D foam

Please hop over to 

Die Cuttin Divas

to join in the fun

and

link up your project

for your change to win a fabulous prize from 

The Cutting Cafe

I also want to mention that I used the sketch from
Chick Challenges #42
where I will be entering this card into the challenge!

The challenge will end on Sunday, August 27, 2012

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica

♪ 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!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  

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

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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

on

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)

♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪

AS
ALWAYS,

REMEMBER
to

KEEP CRAFTING

:O) 

Jessica S

3 Girl Jam Guest Designer Spotlight

For today's Guest Design Spot at 3 Girl JAM and A Little Bit of Bling, Julie asked me to use some 3 Girl JAM ribbon and make something pretty!  :) I sure hope this fits the bill! 

RECIPE below

Julie and 3 Girl JAM will be offering a giveaway to one lucky person.  

Be sure to visit  3 Girl JAM Blog & Shop,  A Little Bit of Bling,  and LIKE the 3 Girl JAM Facebook Page to find out how to enter to win the awesome Spooky Bundle Crinkle Ribbon 

(As you can see in my project up above, I used the Goblin Green crinkle ribbon and it's NOT just for Halloween)

I want to enter the following challenges with this creation:

1. The Outlawz - Paper A La Mode (Christmas/Winter Theme) PAM 1119
2. Wags 'n' Whiskers - #67  Christmas Theme
3. Paper Playtime - Blog Hop & Challenge #61: Stamped image + sentiment
4. Whimsy Stamps Inspiration - #15 Flower Power + sentiment
5. Graphicat - November Sketch

  RECIPE:

I started with a sketch from Graphicat for their November challenge

Desert card stock for base cut at 7 1/4" x 6"

Background paper is by Graphic 45

Green card stock and glitter cream card stock for mattes

Christmas Tree dp by Cloud 9 design

Vintage Red dp received from Rona Mallard with an {ippity} order I placed

Poinsettia image by Delicious Doodles, printed on Cloud 9 design dp and paper pieced together

Crinkle Ribbon by 3 Girl JAM (Goblin Green) - not just for Halloween!!!

Sentiment by TPC Studio clear stamp and Ranger Archival black ink

DCWV Luxury stack dp used for sentiment

Chipboard swirls by me & my BIG ideas, sanded and inked with Studio G antique brown

Studio G antique brown ink pad used on all edges and image papers

Pearls from stash

I can't wait to meet many more new friends and gain even more inspiration from new and past followers!

 
Keep On Crafting
:O)
Jessica

ABC Christmas Challenge - "U" is for Unused Stash

This is a friendly reminder to let you know there is still time to play along with the ABC Christmas Challenge blog.  The current challenge is "U" is for Unused Stash and it will be ending on October 25th.

If you are looking to use up some scraps or items you have had that you have been hoarding, why not join in on the challenge.  Additionally, you are getting a good start on all your Christmas "To-Do" creations.

I am honored to have been invited to be a Guest Designer at ABC Christmas Challenge.  I won a Guest Design spot while participating in the Feline Playful Blog Hop in September 2011.    Both sites are full of wonderful talent and inspiration and I suggest you check them out and consider becoming a follower of each of their blogs.

The wonderful sponsors for this challenge include:

For my creation, I chose to create a card using the following unused items:

-Christmas Print paper - double sided (snowflakes on one side and polka dots on the other) whichI had won in a Blog Candy giveaway earlier this year
-Christmas Ornament embellishments also won as a RAK for completing a challenge at Creative Scrapbooking Divas
-Blue print paper is from a stack I have had for many, many years


Here is my creation:

I would like to enter this project at the following challenges:
Just Some Lines - Reminds me of a Song

Looking forward to seeing everyone's wonderful creations.  Please stop by all of the Design Team posts for extra inspiration and to drop some Love in the form of Comments.  

!!! BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!

I will be offering one lucky ENTRANT, a set of 5 of my handmade design pins** to use in your projects!

 **(pins to be won may vary slightly from those shown)

To be eligible to win my Blog Candy Giveaway (you must complete all three steps):
1 - Please be a follower of my blog and leave a comment below.
2 - Stop by ABC Challenge blog and become a follower.  Come back here to leave another comment telling me you follow them.
3 - Participate in the challenge and submit your project by the deadline.  Stop back here one more time and let my know you are participating in the challenge.


Happy Crafting to you All!!!
:O)
Jessica