DELIGHTFUL - 3 Girl JAM Design Team Post

My post today is sharing

a project I made

for my Design Team day

with

3 Girl JAM.

But before I share my project,

I want to take a moment to encourage you

to play along with the

current challenge at

the 3 Girl JAM Challenge Blog

Use this wonderful sketch and some ribbon

and enter your project today!!!

ENTER YOUR PROJECT TODAY

3GJ Challenge #6 is Sponsored by

 You could win

~$15 Gift Certificate

~1 bundle of Crinkle Ribbon from 3 Girl Jam

and

~a future Guest Designer spot

Here is my project using that fun sketch . . .

I started with white card stock for the base.  Cut some of my scrap papers and grabbed a few frames I had in my stash.  The round teal frame matched the paper perfectly and I just knew, the Caribbean Splash Bundle Crinkle Ribbon would work quite well with these colors too!
I added the chipboard deer by Prima and the Sentiment Sticker by MME.

~~~CRAFT CONFESSION~~~
I am beginning to become a wee bit obsessed
with creating mini bows with the
3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon
and the Bow Maker.
I was able to fit 3 on this small card....LOL.
But, you have to admit,
they are
SUPER, UBER, CUTE,
right???

 Thanks for stopping in today
and
Remember to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) 

Jessica

Unity oct12komsc Sketch Challenge & RECAP (Bonus Entry)

I am so excited to get an
Extra Entry

into the fun drawing

with Unity Stamp Co.

from the wonderful

World Card Making Day Challenges!

If you played along

and entered each challenge...that gave you one

chance at the fantastic prize up for grabs . . . 

Your choice of the SMAK kit or Kit of the Month for a WHOLE year!!!

The BEST news... they have TWO of these to give away.

That would be such a wonderful prize to win.

See, I used to be a Kit of the Month Member

beginning around this time last year.

I so enjoyed eagerly awaiting the New Kit Facebook Sneak Peeks

every month and stalking the mailman

towards the end of every month,
to see if I had the best Red Rubber Stamps EVER,
was delivered to my mailbox.

I was also contemplating switching over
and changing things up a bit,

by becoming
 a SMAK member , too.

I just LOVE Unity and have even dedicated
an entire page, to show my collection
of wonderful stamps ~ the page needs updated since I
received more fun Unity Happy Mail :)

However, the last kit I received was in September.

:(  :(  :( 

I decided that I could sacrifice my membership

in order to get our daughter onto our Cell Phone plan.

So, how do I get the extra entry you might ask?

For an EXTRA entry, you can also complete the 

Unity Challenge AND the KOM Sketch challenges too.

I linked up to the Pennants and Banners Unity Challenge 

with this Altered Journal

I linked up to the All About Pumpkins Unity Challenge 

with this Fall Greetings Card

and

I am linking up to the
October 2012 KOM Sketch Challenge 

with this card:

 White base, Navy Blue and White Specialty Collection by Wausau Papers,
Silver Core'dinations Pearl card stock, Ranger Embossing ink,
Turquoise Zing embossing powder, white and denim (unknown brand),
2" circle punch and fussy cutting, Snowflakes embossing folder.
Poinsettia images and Sentiment are all from the
Unity August 2012 KOM - COLORS of the Seasons
 
and
Here is the Wonderful Sketch I played with

 

I am so excited to have gotten
the opportunity
to ink up some Unity and show some Unity Love!

Remember 

to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) 

Jessica

Unity FWF & WCMD Challenge #4 - Sketch

Happy FRIDAY Blends!!!

Hope you have fun crafty plans 

included somewhere

along the line

this weekend

and that all

of you are doing well.

Last night I 

had some MOJO

to craft a project for the 

Unity - WCMD Challenge # 4 Sketch!

and
with today being FRIDAY
that means it is time
to share in the linky at Unity
for
Friends with Flair FRIDAY!

I started with Kraft card stock (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").

I knew I wanted

to use a few other stamps that

have been crafty neglected

from my collection.

 

I first stamped the wonderful Unity Stamp - in circle me background stamp

by artist Susan K Weckesser,  using a Rubber Stampede

inkpad in Petal Pink.

I then inked the Iron Orchid Vintage Handwritten

itty bitty by Unity with my 

Big and Bossy embossing ink and heat embossed

with Whispers - Opaque embossing powder.

I used the large Motif from the  Spellbinders Die Cuts - Persian Motifs

to cut the center medallion.  

I stamped the sun and cloud images along with

the small sentiment from

the Unity set Create you Day, also by Susan K Weckesser,

with my embossing ink onto the motif.

For a new technique,

I decided to try to use Pink Flocking Powder

over the wet ink and love the effect

it gave me.

I had a large circle in my scrap box and simple matched it to the top

of the card and cut where necessary.

I added a short string of Pink Beaded trim above that.

For the sentiment, I grabbed some cute

stickers by K*Company.

Here is the sketch I followed!

I am super excited to have

you stopping by

today 

and, as always

Remember 

to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫

 \m/-_-\m/ 

:O) 

Jessica

School Days - using Authentique, Want2Scrap, and Unity Itty Bitty

Happy Monday Blends!

If you missed the earlier

Showcase at the Shaque post,

be sure to scroll down

to learn fun facts

about a dear Blend, 

Julie K of A Little Bit of Bling

and 3 Girl JAM Blog

and 3 Girl JAM Store.

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

 I had a fun weekend that was quite relaxing

and enjoyable.

On Saturday, my SFF (Sweet Friend Forever), Heather Lynn

and I, both got to visit 

Erica and her mom, Jackie

for some fun Crafty Time.

I started a layout that I have been eager to get done.

When I first peeked at 

the fun August Sketch Challenge with Authentique,

I couldn't wait to get out

my fabulous Glory Papers and Authentique stamps by Unity

and get started.

Here is the Sketch

and

here is my finished layout

All the papers are from the Authentique Glory Collection 

with the exception of the Navy card stock and Red card stock.  

The background paper is "Allegiance" and the patterned papers are "United".

The Red card stock is by American Crafts (Damask).

Here is a close up to show the fun 

Authentique Happy Day Itty Bitty stamp by Unity Stamp Co.

inked with Tim Holtz - Barn Door.

I will be entering this layout into the 

Unity Opportunity Challenge

"Use an Itty Bitty on your project"

 

 The border at the top of the page

is a sticker from the same Glory Collection kit.

The title stamp school days

was inked using ColorBox-Merlot.

The weekdays on the banner were

inked using Color Box-Dune.

The report card journaling spot

was inked using Color Box-Brown.

All three stamps are from the Simple Stories set by Unity

called smarty pants.

 The rosettes were created by cutting the coordinating card stock

into 3 strips into 1" X 12" strips then scoring

them every 1/4".

The button centers were chosen from my stash.

I did adhere each rosette down onto a 2" inch punched circle.

This fabulous bling above is a wonderful prize I won

from the sweet Barbara Ohanlon in the

fun Scrapbook Deals group on Facebook.

The bling is by Want2Scrap
and is called Funky Swirles - Silver Rhinestones

Visit their fun blog http://want2scrapco.blogspot.com/ to be inspired

and Get Your Bling ON!

The rustic stars were purchased at my LSS and I grabbed up on 

a few while shopping.  They really add a nice detail to the already fantastic

Authentique Papers. 

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica

Scrapbook Friday ~ "Dream Big"

Scrapbook Friday - August 3, 2012 - Sketch

Hello Crafty Blends.

I am so glad you are stopping by today.

I was so pleased

with the way my next layout turned out,

that I have been cringing to show it to you!

I hope you like it 

as much as I do.

I started with this Sketch

from Erica at My Cricut Craft Room

I love when you can start with a fun

sketch and
your creativity FLOWS on from there 

without any glitches.  

Well . . . . to be completely honest, 

there were a few

minor glitches . . .  

I had a bit of a re-inker explosion 

in the bathroom that left 

my hands looking like I just got done

arm wrestling a Smurf.  

* * * * * 

Then there was the hidden finger daubers

under all of my other crafty supplies 

that were almost impossible 

to find

since my thumb and index finger

 were stuck together 

from the Glitter Glue.  

* * * * *  

Oh, and I tried to take

a break an eat a yummy sandwich in between crafting.  

Let me just say,

it is REALLY HARD to get Italian Dressing 

out from in between

the home-row keys on your keyboard.

! ! ! ! ! LOL ! ! ! ! !

I am laughing, because I took it all in stride, 

and didn't let it stop

me from 

reaching the finish line.

And here is what I ended up With:

 (poor lighting today....sorry)

Base 
Colorbok dp Earth Tones (green pattern)
Unity  Stamps from Apr & Jun 2012 KOMs for the butterfly and flower trios
stamped directly onto dp using Quick Quotes Green with Envy powder puff chalk ink
Opal and Green Glitter Glue by Studio G applied
scrap papers
3 Girl JAM  crinkle ribbon scraps (Baby Boy and Mistetoe)
buttons from stash


Flowers
Colorbok dp Earth Tones  (blue pattern)
Flower Shoppe Cricut Cartridge cuts at 3 1/2
Produce Greens Core Cardstock
TH Alcohol Ink Stream
Handmade Glimmer Mist
buttons and pearls from stash

(more supplies are listed below)

 Here is a close up that better shows the colors I worked with on my layout

Large Mat
Produce Greens Core Cardstock
Blue textured cardstock
Shapes cut from Lacy Label Cricut Cuts
Large mat cut at 8", trimmed and inked with Dew Drops Metallic Platinum,
then embossed with  Darice embossing folder - Flower Swirls 
(I lightly sanded the outer "frame" by hand and sprayed some Perfect Pearls for a bit of glisten)
Smaller 2 mats cut at 3 1/2" then inked with Dew Drops Metallic Platinum, used
Unity  Stamps from Apr & Jun 2012 KOMs for the butterfly and flower trios which
are stamped directly onto mats using Quick Quotes Green with Envy powder puff chalk ink
3 Girl JAM  crinkle ribbon bows (Baby Boy and Mistetoe)
were created using the 3 Girl JAM Bow Maker

Photo Mat: DCWV  - The Luxury Stack 4.5"x6.5" cut to fit
and inked around edges using the QQ Green ink again


Flower Trio (lower right corner)
Unity  Stamp from Apr  2012 KOM 

stamped onto blue textured card stock using  Dew Drops Metallic Platinum

fussy cut (2 layers) then used one pop square behind petals and glued stems together with Zip Pen

applied a bit of Opal Studio G glitter glue

Title

Created using white Chipboard  stickers that were

altered using Darice Stream Blue and QQ Green ink.

The other square alphas were in my stash

I outlined the title for contrast

using a Whisper Strokes Dual Tip Watercolor Marker

OTHER SUPPLIES:

Glu Glider Pro ATG Gun

Zig Pens

Exacto Knife

Trimmer

Scissors

Glue Dots and Zots

Paint Brush

Now, if you want to see more fantastic

layouts

be sure to stop over

at 

My Cricut Craft Room

to check out

what all the other DT Members 

have in store for you!!!

 THANKS FOR STOPPING BY

&

Remember,

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica

June Sketch Blog Hop Day 2

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

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

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

to

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

to

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica