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

at

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 ♫ 

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:O) Jessica

Friends with Flair Friday

~ ~ ~ Previous Posts~ ~ ~

Vote For Chardon HS to win Rock Your Prom ~HERE~

Save the Date for the CSDivas Spring Fling Blog Hop ~HERE~

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Today's card was made with a fun sketch 

I couldn't wait to play with.  I had a lot of ideas running 

through my mind, but ultimately finished 

with my last idea.

I received my Unity - February KOM Lucky To Have You 

and couldn't wait 

to 

get inky with it.

I chose to play with the clock stamp to link up with FWF

and to join in on Stephanie's fun challenge 

at Whimsical Designs - Time Flies.

I also wanted to use some of my 

Whimsical Designs Stamps

for the sentiments to highlight

how fun and crisp

Stephanie's Stamps are.

I used two sentiments

from the 

With Love Stamp Set.

All ink used was Tim Holtz, Vintage Photo.  

The sentiment at the bottom (on the oval die cut) 

was also heat embossed

using TH Vintage Photo embossing powder.

Twine is Cappuccino by the Twinery.

Various Papers:

Cosmo Cricket

Core'dinations

Recollections

Challenges and Link Ups:

Whimsical Designs - WW #43 Time Flies

Unity - Friends with Flair FWF 3/02

The Paper Players - #84 Sketch

 

Keep Crafting

:O) 

Jessica

OSAAT #100 Anything Goes

Hello to all of my crafty bloggy Blends!  

It is with great pleasure and honor that I get to announce the new challenge
over at One Stitch At A Time. 

This is my first time creating as a DT member with OSAAT and I am super excited to join the team.  

This week's challenge is ANYTHING GOES.    OSAAT has some wonderful prize sponsors and extraordinary DT inspiration (if I must say so myself).  

Head on over to the OSAAT Challenge blog and get in on the fun.

But before you go...peek at this.

For this challenge, I was offered the opportunity to play 

with the Scent of a Woman image by Stitchy herself.

You can find all of the images you see on the DT cards at Stitchy Bear Stamps.

The base card stock (orange) is by Recollections.  The DPs are from a K&Company boxed stack I purchased a long time ago.  The lace ribbon was a wonderful thrifty find at my local Goodwill.  Thanks go out to Nataliya at Love Crafts Forever, my sister DT at OSAAT and a dear sweet Blend.  The butterflies and swirl were a gift from her!  The flowers were created using my Flower Shop cartridge and the swirl began as plain white.  I inked it up with an orange Studio G ink pad then sprayed it with Liquid Pearls.  I colored the image using the 3 wonderful Copics I received from another dear sweet Blend, Ellen at CardMonkey.  Thanks Ellen.  The sentiment is by Stephanie at Whimsical Designs and I must shout Thank You to her as well.  I won all 4 sets of her fabulous stamps and have been using them on all sorts of projects.  Please feel free to head over to visit these fine young ladies to see why they are such dear sweet Blends (Bloggers+Friends).  You may make a friendly connection along the way.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Keep Crafting

:O)
Jessica

{CSDivas DT Friday} Teacher Gift: Altered Tin Can

My step daughter arrived home from school and had a note from her teacher.  The teacher was announcing the upcoming Valentine's Day Party next week.  I thought this would be a perfect time for Gabriella to present a gift to her teacher.  I have been hanging onto this wonderful Pirouette Tin Can for a while just waiting for an opportunity to transform it.  

I got out my papers and tools and started crafting.  I am sharing this project over at Creative Scrapbooking Divas for my DT Friday Post.  Please hop over to The Mansion to read up on all of the details there!!!

 I am entering this project into the following challenges:

All sorts - #139 One or More Hearts

Little Scrap Pieces - Use Red

Come and Get It - Anything but a Card

Creative Craft Challenge - BINGO (Top Row Horizontal: Ribbons, Brown, Flowers)

Unity FB challenge - Valentine's Day

Whimsical Wednesdays - #40 Love Is In The Air

Unity Stamp Co. - FWF (Friends With Flair Fridays)

DL Art Thankful Thursday - 2/02 Link Up Challenge
Decorate to Celebrate - Valentine's Day Party decor

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Love You ALWAYS

I am happy to say I just finished a card in record time.  I have been wanting to improve on my skills making CAS cards and really thought the sketch at Less Is More this week would help me out a lot.  I started with some basic white cardstock and pulled out my MS papers from last V-Day!  Grabbed the keys and did a bit of distressing here and there.  The rest came together so quickly.

 

 RECIPE BELOW

I also had a few challenges in mind that I wanted to play along with:
My Craft Spot - Anything Goes
The Outlawz - Greeting Cards: must use hearts GC13012
Anything Goes - #59 To The One I Love
Unity Stamp Company FB Challenge - show us your Valentines
Whimsical Designs - Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenges - #139 One or ore hearts
{ippity} OpportUNITY - Jan 29th LOVE challenge

Less is More - #52 sketch (used the sketch but not entering the challenge)

Base card stock - White by Recollections
DP - Key and Heart by Martha Stewart
Twine - Cappuccino by The Twinery
Key - Metal Art by K&Company
Heart Stamp (under key) - Unity: WE Treasure YOU
Key Stamp (under sentiment) - Unity: WE Treasure YOU
Sentiment - Unity: the TIME is NOW
Ink - Tim Holtz Distress ink (Vintage Photo and Antique Linen)

Keep Crafting

:O) 

Jessica

Hop ***WINNERS***

I couldn't wait for the Hop to draw to its end so I could pick some winners.  I decided to pick the winners by placing everyone's names on slips of paper.  I counted all of the extra entries for those who shared the news of the hop and for those who linked a project.


I did take some pictures throughout the process to show how fair the drawing would be.  

Cutting slips of paper

Double checking all comments

Still checking comments (LOL)

Writing names on slips

Loads of entries - YIPPEEE!!!

Basket full of Names

Then I decided to let my two little ones, Lance Jr. (4 ) and Ariana (3), serve as my "Winner Selection Team".  They couldn't wait to join in the fun!!!  

I created this video, but have to apologize for the poor lighting and the shakiness.  My camera battery was dying, so it was plugged in under my computer desk while I recorded.  And the lighting in my craft room is always fallible.    However, you can see the legitimacy of the drawing and the names on the slips crisp and clear.    I will clarify the names and winners at the end of the video, too.

Thanks again for all of your loving support!!!  

You helped make this celebration a Huge Success

* * * *WINNERS * * *  

Pink By Design - $10 Gift Card

SHartl - no blog (Shannon Hart on FB)

Set of 5 Handmade Corsage pins

Teresa Aresenault @ Tickell Expressions

Set of 5 Handmade Corsage pins

Sherri @ Sherri's Scrapping Quilting, Running Blog

Goody Bag #1 - Unity Stamps

Mira @ Mira's Talent Gallery (my-hobby-lounge)

Goody Bag #2 - Unity Stamps

Shelly @ My Paper Love

Goody Bag #3 - Unity Stamps

Anita K @ Crafting Forever

3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon Valentine Bundle

Jessica @ Chick-n-Scrap

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

4 sets of Whimsical Designs Stamps

Jenny @ Jen's Cup of Creations 

All winners - CONGRATULATIONS!

Please send me an email at 

strgazrblueyes22477{yahoo}com

Please put Blog Hop Winner in the subject line

and be sure to include your name & mailing address 

in the email

so that I can coordinate with all sponsors 

to get you your wonderful prizes!!!

 Keep Crafting
:O)
Jessica

* * * * Blends Join Hands Blog Hop * * * *

***NOW CLOSED***

 

Blends Join Hands Blog Hop - January 22, 2012

Hello Friends!!!

It is with great pleasure and TONS of excitement that I get to announce

“TODAY IS THE DAY”

  Please feel free to grab this button and display it on your blog to 

encourage your friends to join in on the fun, too.

I know I say this a lot, but I truly feel blessed to have met some wonderful people (you) in this journey of blogging. I have gained so much knowledge about art which has always been my passion. And now, I see opportunities that I never would have imagined were possible! 

I feel like destiny has met me at my door and I continually feel guided down "the right path" every single day!!! 

Thank You for being part of that!!!

I have invited my nearest and dearest Blends (Blog + Friends) to join 

me in this celebration.  Each Blend will take one of my past creations

and let that inspire them to create a new project!

 I am so excited to see what they will be making and can't wait to "party"!

There will be some fun prizes up for grabs along the HOP ! ! !

I am honored to have Stephanie of Whimsical Designs as our Grand Prize Sponsor







One Random Hopper will be selected to win
the entire New Release of Whimsical Designs Stamps

 This is a fabulous stamp set with wonderful and unique images and sentiments.  You are
sure to find a sentiment to fit every occasion!!!!
* * * * * * * * * *
I am also honored to have Julie K of A Little Bit of Bling and 3 Girl JAM
as an additional Prize Sponsor

One Random Hopper will be selected to win
the entire Valentine's Day Bundle

 This ribbon is so fun to use in projects, the colors are vibrant, and
the prices are OUTSTANDING

* * * * * * * * * *

I am offering not 1, not 2, but . . . 3 Unity Stamp Goody Bags to 3 lucky Hoppers!!!

Each bag is filled with 16 random Unity Stamps

I had so much fun stamping the goody bags, with Unity Stamps of course, and 

getting them prepped to go to their new homes!!!

I am also offering 2 Lucky Hoppers
1 set (5 per set) of my Handmade Corsage Pins
for you to use in your own creations

For a final prize to a lovely Hopper
I will offer one

$10 Gift Certificate to be used at

Pink By Design

? ? ? How about THOSE PRIZES ? ? ?
And, there is SURE to be more
awesome CANDY along the way!!!

Here is the WONDERFULLY TALENTED Lineup:

1 . Jessica - Jessica's Craft Shaque  http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
2.  Candace - Scrappin' 2 Lil Princesses  http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/
3.  Luisa - Creative Designs by Luisa  http://www.creativedesignsbyluisa.com/
 4.  Cindy - Tools of a Cropping Queen  http://toolsofacropingqueen.blogspot.com/
 5.  Lisa - A Mermaid's Crafts  http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
 6.  Beckie - Just B Creative Crazy  http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
 7.  Julie - A Little Bit of Bling / 3 Girl JAM  http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
 8.  Carri - Double Click Connections http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
9. Sonia - Cards, Crafts, and Kids Projects  http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com/
10.  Cindy - cre8ivecindy  http://cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/
11.  Robin - The Cricut Scrapper  http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/
 12.  Nataliya - Love Crafts Forever  http://lovecraftsforever.blogspot.com/
13. Stephanie - Whimsical Designs  http://www.whimsical-designs.com/ 

Now, for the Rules (pretty simple)

1.  Hop along to each of the Hop Stops

2.  Leave a comment and become a follower at EACH stop, if you aren't already

3.  Stop back here and let me know what you thought about the entire Hop
and tell me which Project was your favorite


4.   For an extra entry into the drawing for any of the prizes here,  join in on the fun!!
Create a project by using one of my past creations as inspiration.  Post about it on your blog, explaining which project inspired you, and leave me another comment  with the link to your project!  

You will have until January 25th at Noon (EST) to finish the Hop and Link Your Projects.

5.   For another chance to get some extra entries into the drawing for any of the prizes I am offering,
SPREAD THE NEWS!!!  

Just stop back to let me know how you did it...sidebar, blog post, FB share, etc.....(1 extra entry for each time you spread the news) 

* * * * *ONLY THOSE FOLLOWING THE RULES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RANDOM DRAWINGS FOR THE PRIZES * * * * *

The winners will be chosen by Random and announced ~HERE~ after I have gathered all the comments and consulted with all of my Blends!!!

Keep Crafting

:O)
Jessica

SNEAK PEEK * * * Blog Hop * * * CANDY Teaser

It is with great pleasure and TONS of excitement that I get to remind you that tomorrow
is the Blends Join Hands Blog Hop

celebrating the 1st Birthday of Jessica's Craft Shaque! ! !

Please mark your calendars and join in on the fun

tomorrow on January 22, 2012!

I have invited my nearest and dearest Blends (Blog + Friends) to join 

me in this celebration.  Each Blend will take one of my past creations

and let it inspire them to create a new project!

I am so excited to see what they will be making and can't wait to "party"!

 Please feel free to grab this button and display it on your blog to 

encourage your friends to join in on the fun, too.

SNEAK PEEK * * * Blog Hop * * *  CANDY Teaser

I am honored to have Stephanie of Whimsical Designs as our Grand Prize Sponsor



One Random Hopper will be selected to win
the entire New Release of Whimsical Designs Stamps

 This is a fabulous stamp set with wonderful and unique images and sentiments.  You are
sure to find a sentiment to fit every occasion!!!!

* * * * * * * * * *

I am also honored to have Julie K of A Little Bit of Bling and 3 Girl JAM
as an additional Prize Sponsor

One Random Hopper will be selected to win
the entire Valentine's Day Bundle

 This ribbon is so fun to use in projects, the colors are vibrant, and
the prices are OUTSTANDING

* * * * * * * * * *

I am offering not 1, not 2, but . . . 3 Unity Stamp Goody Bags to 3 lucky Hoppers!!!

Each bag is filled with 16 random Unity Stamps

I am also offering 2 Lucky Hoppers
1 set (5 per set) of my Handmade Corsage Pins
for you to use in your own creations

For a final prize to a lovely Hopper
I will offer one

$10 Gift Certificate to be used at

Pink By Design

? ? ? How about THOSE PRIZES ? ? ?
And, there is SURE to be more
awesome CANDY along the way!!!

Look forward to seeing you there!!!

Keep Crafting

:O)
Jessica

Just Dance

In case you are looking for . . . . 

My upcoming Blogaversary Blog Hop

Blends Join Hands January 22
 GO HERE

Creative Scrapbooking Divas

January Challenges -  GO HERE-

And be sure to scroll down to read all of the latest posts from today and the rest of January!!!  

Lots of exciting things happening!!!

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Now, during all this crafty time that Teresa was having, I did manage to sneak in a quick card! LOL.  I started with a basic golden yellow card stock by Recollections.  I used some green/yellow dp that came in a stack from my dear sweet Blend Cindy!!!   I cut the background frame using Lacy Labels.  The jukebox stamped image (by Unity) was colored using my Vintage Whisper Strokes-Dual Tip Watercolor Markers.  I hand cut the sentiment tag using Core'dinations cs strips and white cs.  I really like how powerful the sentiment is considering all of the new years resolutions that are floating around right now.  I added some bakers twine to both green & yellow background pieces.  Below you will find a list of the stamps and links to the stamps I used on my card. 

I plan to enter this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says - Spots and/or Stripes
Divas by Design - #18 New Beginnings and/or Thanks
Dutch Dare - DDCC147 For The Boys
Quick Quotes - #11 Frame It

Emerald Faerie Garden - Green and Gold/Yellow


I used the sketch from the Unity KOM Sketch Challenge, although, I won't enter the challenge. 

 

I couldn't help but use some other stamps (other than Unity KOM) on my card, too. 
I used the March 2010 Rockin' It Unity Style KOM jukebox stamp

I used a background stamp from theTim Holtz Grunge Cirque
(which I also received from my dear Blend Cindy)

The sentiment is byStephanie at Whimsical Designs - Whimsical Fun Vol 1.

Keep Crafting
:O)
Jessica

Brrrrr . . . . . .

In case you are looking for . . . . 

My upcoming Blogaversary Blog Hop

Blends Join Hands - GO HERE

Creative Scrapbooking Divas

January Challenges - GO HERE-

And be sure to scroll down to read all of the latest posts from January!!!  

Lots of exciting things happening!!!

  

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This is my second post today where I am highlighting the natural creativity and talents of my BFF of 30+ years, Teresa.  Teresa and I grew up together and have been inseparable ever since.  I mean we did have moments of time that passed by where we weren't always in touch, but once we reunited, it was like we never skipped a step.  She and I have so many things in common that it made it easy to convince her to join in on my crafty obsession with blogging, hopping, creating, & challenges!

For her second card, she said, "I think I want to try a sketch this time".  So she chose to work with the Always Playing with Paper Merry Monday Sketch - #3 {Let It Snow}.  She had a blast putting her own twist on it.  I let her have complete reign over the craft table and supplies, while I completed my Makin' It to The Mailbox Mondays {MITTMM} #10 post yesterday.  It was so fun to watch her do things that I know I have done and you all can probably relate to in some capacity.  She placed her papers together, decided what shape she wanted to use and how she would apply a sentiment.  Then what other cuts she might add.  She is learning the Cricut a lot faster than I did and is loving every minute of it.  Then to watch her stand back and glare at her card, thinking, it still needed a little something.  I suggested, she play a bit with the Big Shot and some glitter glue.  She jumped all over that idea.   I LOVED IT!

Here is her wonderful!!!! card!!!!

Base card stock is texture cs by Darice; DP are from my stash; She cut the snowflakes and Brrr from Graphically Speaking; She used Lacy Labels for her center frames; She used the snowflake and argyle embossing folders; Studio G clear glitter glue; Rhinestones in the centers of the layered snowflakes & The sentiment is by Whimsical Designs - Snow Much Fun

I am happy to enter her card into the following challenges:
Fantabulous Cricut - #94 Snow Fun
My Craft Spot - #41 Snow Much Fun
Always Playing with Paper Merry Monday Sketch - #3 {Let It Snow}

ABC Christmas Challenge - A for Anything Goes
The Paper Players - #78 Color Challenge

Still more to share today.....so stay tuned!!!!

:O) Jessica