getting messy in the studio with ink bubbles

I had so much fun stepping into the studio space with our boys to play around a bit and make this piece. It reminded me of some of the fun things I did when I was in grade school - and also took me to a place where I was having fun and experimenting with my artwork - something that I've been working on doing in the classes I'm taking. I also added a bit of free motion stitching on top of the bubbles, but ended up covering all but just a bit of that with my layout pieces...

Here's how we made the bubbles:

Add water and concentrated ink (reinker for ink pads) or paint to a plate, and then add just a drop of dish detergent.

Using a straw, blow bubbles until you get a whole pile of them.

Once you have a whole bunch, gently lay your paper on top. It may take a few tries to get the right amount of ink bubbles on your paper.

Either allow your paper to dry on it's own, or apply a heat gun to dry out the ink.

This created a random, soft and subtle background for my layout piece. If you use paint, the effect will be must stronger...

I then added my random free motion stitching on top of my ink bubbles.

I finished by adding my embellishments on top...

Have fun getting messy!

~ Leah

I am Grateful....

Hi!  Tina here today with a project in celebration of our Gratitude month!

I wanted to take a slightly different approach and create something that could be used throughout the year to capture those Gratitude memories! 

I've created a mini envelope 'album' that will allow you to record and keep your Gratitude memories about your special someone or for your entire family.    Each Grateful pocket will safely store your notes until the time when you want to share your memories with your loved ones.

Nine separate pockets will store your specific memories of how you are Grateful.

My Grateful pockets include:

for secret messages.
for your kindness.
for your understanding.
for your love.
for your sincerity.
for your laughter.
for your support.
for your compassion.
for your thoughtfulness.

What a perfect way to record your memories throughout the year and give a special gift to a special someone.

I added a mini Velcro closure to each envelope for safe keeping.

This is such a easy and quick project, you could create several.  :)

Jenni Bowlin Supplies include:

Feather Tags-Vintage
Paper Tape - Bleached Wood
Paper Tape - Hounds Tooth
Paper Tape - Sideways Chevron
Dotted Labels - Red & Black
Mini Chipboard - Stars
Skinny Alpha Stickers - Grey
Scattered Star Stencil
 Scattered Star Stamp- November Paper Crafting Kit
Star Sticker

I hope you enjoyed by Gratitude Envelope Mini today!  What projects have you created to show your Gratitude?  We'd love to see them!

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!

Gratitude Cards

This is the time of year when we all reflect on our many blessings and gratitudes, and gatherings with friends and family are frequent. I always like to keep a few cards on hand to accompany last-minute hostess gifts or to jot a quick thank you to someone deserving! So I've assembled a festive card set using the November Papercrafting and Historian kits, as well as some classic JBS supplies:

The colorful feathers were cut from this month's exclusive Feather Stencil Cut (available with purchase of the Papercrafting Kit) using the autumnal papers in the kits. I layered them with the bare JBS chipboard (hearts, butterflies and stars) for a modern and clean look. The Echo Park stickers (in the Historian add-on) made perfect sentiments for each card, and a bit of twine ties everything together.  Finally, I added just a bit of sparkle with and several doily sequins, butterfly sequins, and pot of gold sequins, as well a few pearl buttons.

Hope you are enjoying this season of thanks and giving! Happy Scrapping!

Sequin ♥

Hi, Gina here today to share a couple of layouts using some brand new JBS goodness!

I've gone for a soft look on this layout and misted the background using the exclusive trellis stencil and spray inks. Another great way to add detail on the background is with the exclusive ink spots stamp and inks to match your chosen spray inks..

I've added in the chipboard clock, vellum butterfly, perforated labels and sage skinny alpha from previous releases..

I think my absolute fave new release product would have to be these pretty doily sequins with such lovely colour variations and texture! I wanted to feature them here so have stitched a few in place across the page...

For this layout, I've used a few of the gorgeous and exclusive papers designed by Lisa Dickinson including this background paper which was perfect for the theatre theme of my page...

Other new products include the "pot of gold" and "classic" sequins, tiny trims gold rub-ons and mini-deck cards. I've also incorporated some vintage dress pattern from my stash 

it's hard not to include a few all time fave items from previous JBS lines too..such as stickers, digi-cut file stars, and a few paper scraps

thanks for stopping by and happy scrapping! x

         

Cards with Feather Tags & Printed Chipboard

Two of the most popular new items debuting at CHA last month were the Feather Tags and Printed Chipboard. Both are fabulous for scrapbookers and cardmakers alike! Today I'm sharing two card projects using these cute new products.

 

These softly-patterned feather tags add just a bit of dimension to any project and are perfect for layering. They will be available in the vintage patterns I've used on this card, as well as a printed kraft and red pattern.

 

And one of the most versatile new embellishments are the Printed Chipboard Bingo Numbers :

I can see them being used in Project Life to mark the date, in journaling lists, or as a sweet numerical notation on any page! The Printed Chipboard also comes in these tiny dominos and watch faces:

 

 

Our new products are shipping now, so look for them to arrive in your favorite scrapbook store very soon!

Seeing Stars

I love the versatility of background die cuts! They can add a subtle touch to the base of your layout, or they can be combined with patterned paper and embellishments to create a design focal point for your page.

I knew the star background from the Holiday Backdrops Kit Cuts would work perfectly with photos of my son's twelfth birthday. I enlarged it to 9.5 x 9.5 and cut it out of white cardstock, backing several of the stars with papers from the new Modern Mercantile line, as well as the bicycle mini paper from the Magpie collection.

 

My photos were adhered to the left side of the die cut and I backed the whole thing with the light blue patterned paper from the Modern Mercantile collection. For my title, I used the new Printer's Block Alpha rub-ons applied to one of the larger stars:

A piece of teal twill tape across the center of the die cut adds contract and leads the eye to my journaling tags, which I've slipped behind the die cut to keep the page design clean and uncluttered:

Because the die cut portion of my page has been adhered with foam squares, there is room to easily slide the journaling cards underneath them.

Finally, I added two of the domino chipboard pieces to the upper right corner of my die cut. The two "six" pieces were perfect to indicate my son's age:

 

Be sure to check out all of the background die cuts (and many other designs!) in the Kit Cuts section of the JBS Mercantile.

Happy Scrapping!

Christmas gifts and more~

Hi everyone~Connie here with some quick and easy gift ideas.  These do not take much time to make at all~so the good news, you still have time to craft!!!!

 

I used the super cute Silhouette mini deck of cards, to hold my lapel pin.  It is put together using the doily flowers {one of my faves}, old buttons, {JBS buttons} and a lapel pin set.

 

 

 

This is how the back looks!  I hot glued most of it!!! The next project~

 

 

I bought these adding machine key pieces from Jenni when I met her in Austin.  All I did was use a JBS button and hot glued a tack to the back of it~ like this.

The packaging is a re-purposed container that I covered with JBS Christmas 2012 paper, and tied it up with twine and super cute!!  I'm thinkin' I'm gonna put my name on this one:):):)

Next up~

 

 

 

I used the Silhouette mini deck and the tag paper and made some gift tags or they look pretty cute on the tree!!  I added some trim and the JBS chipboard buttons also.

 

 

This one is for all you junkers' out there like me~old door knob {I added inka-gold to the knob to make it shine}, wire~ heavy is all I can tell you, ribbon and JBS stickers, button and Christmas chipboard button.  Once the wire is twisted and put through the JBS button holes, hot glue it in the center hole of the door knob. 

 

 

The last project took the longest, but you still have time:):):) really, not that long!!!!

 

 

On these Christmas trees you need the Tim Holtz rosette dies or snowflake die and some cool JBS paper.  I used Wren for these!!  The embellishments are all JBS!!!  I have enjoyed sharing these holiday projects with you and wish you and yours a very merry happy holiday!!

by~C. Mercer

 



Christmas Tree lapel pin~

 

Hi everyone just a quick post to share with you a fun and fast JBS project.  I used the chipboard banner pieces and turned them up side down {starting to look like a tree:):)}and then covered with my favorite JBS pattern paper.  On mine I used Wren.  The tree trunk is made from a thickers letter.  I laid the tree and the tree trunk on felt and hot glued the pieces to the felt.  Then I cut around the tree and glueing the lapel pin on the back.

 

 

The tree star is the new Rhinestone stars.  They come in three colors silver, black and red!!!

These Christmas Tree lapel pins would look great on a special Christmas card or tag.

Have fun making them, they go together fast!!!! by~C. Mercer