Have Courage

Good morning everyone.  Welcome to the 2nd JustRite August Release set.  Today is another great Cancer awareness stamp set called "Be Strong".  This set also happens to be the first clear stamp set by JustRite.  It stamps as perfectly as the cling stamp. 

JustRite Crafting For a Cause

In an effort to find an early diagnostic test or screening tool for Ovarian Cancer, JustRite Crafting For a Cause will donate 20% of the sales from Be Strong and Courage and Strength in 2011 to Ovarian Cancer Research. To learn more about the symptoms of this “silent killer “ visit http://www.ovariancancer.org/

The center blue ribbon and oval border are included in the "Be Strong" set.  I handcut the ribbon and then applied clear embossing powder to give it a glossy look.  The border is diecut with Spellbinders Classic Ovals and matted onto Classic Scallop Ovals and Labels 11 - these dies are a perfect match for this "Be Strong" set.

The sentiments in the upper and lower corners are also included in the "Be Strong" stamp set as well as the butterflies and decorative corners. 

Here is a look at the entire "Be Strong" set - there are so many awesome elements in this set - another must have in anyone's collection.  This set is perfect for those hard-to-do sympathy cards that we all struggle to create.

Here are the JustRite designers who will also have some awesome projects today using "Be Strong".  Be sure to check them out for some great inspiration.

JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken
Kellie Fortin
Mona Pendleton
Sharon Harnist
Heidi Blankenship
Michele Kovack
Kathy Jones
Stephanie Kraft
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram

On a side note, the ever popular JustRite Friday challenges are coming back!!  There have been many requests to bring this back and JustRite listened.  They will start again on August 12 and will be every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. 

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  I hope you have a great weekend!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Be Strong

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels 11, Classic Ovals, Classic Scallop Ovals

Ink:  Memento Danube Blue, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Kaiser pearls, Cuttlebug Kassie's Brocade embossing folder, SU Corner rounder

Be Strong

Good morning everyone.  Welcome to the JustRite August release.  For the month of August, JustRite is releasing 2 awesome new sets.  Both sets have the same theme - cancer awareness.  We all have a family member or friend who have been affected by cancer.  My mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer is 2001.  Luckily it was diagnosed early enough so that she is now cancer free. 

Here is a bit of information regarding the JustRite Crafting For a Cause fundraiser:

In an effort to find an early diagnostic test or screening tool for Ovarian Cancer, JustRite Crafting For a Cause will donate 20% of the sales from Be Strong and Courage and Strength in 2011 to Ovarian Cancer Research. To learn more about the symptoms of this “silent killer “ visit http://www.ovariancancer.org/.

Hi! I am Amy Tedder, the illustrator and graphic designer for JustRite, I am celebrating 6 years of being ovarian cancer free! I am hoping you will join me in the JustRite Crafting For a Cause Fundraiser.

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it goes unnoticed for years. They call it the “silent killer.” Most women can shrug off the symptoms as other things. My only symptom was that I was so tired. “But...having 3 children will do that to you!” My regular doctor found my cancer when I was 39 years old and scheduled me an appointment with the best oncologist in South Carolina. My doctor found my cancer because he took a risk and ran a test that my insurance might not have covered.

Today, we need to encourage all the women we know and love to go for their yearly check ups. If there is any kind of family cancer they need to insist on having the lab work done. I am finding that each woman has to be her own advocate. No one else will automatically do it for us. We have to schedule the appointments, WE have to request the tests, WE have to look for ways to protect our own health and take time to take care of ourselves. Just make your appointment and make your mother, sisters and friends schedule their appointments!

“During my cancer recovery I was blessed to receive cards and notes from friends to encourage me. My hope is that you will use these stamps to encourage your loved ones that are the care givers or are fighting cancer. “

—Amy

Today's release is called "Strength and Courage" which is so fitting for anyone affected by cancer.  This set comes as a large oval interlocking set with 4 centers and 4 borders.

For my card I chose to use only a center from "Strength and Courage", stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa onto the same K & Co designer paper that I used as a layer on the card base.  I also diecut a piece of dark brown cardstock using Spellbinders Labels 10 and Petite Ovals.  For the decorative bottom edge, I diecut 2 Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Borders in yellow and brown and layered them.

The sentiment "Be Strong" is a sneak peak at the JustRite set being showcased tomorrow, diecut with the JustRite Cusom Charm Dies (a perfect fit).  The yellow ribbon was also stamped using a stamp from the set being shown tomorrow.  Be sure to come back tomorrow to see that set.

Here is a look at the complete "Strength and Courage" set

JustRite has also provided an awesome reference chart showing the different colors associated with each of the cancers - when many people think of cancer they automatically think "pink" but there are many other colors associated with cancer.  This chart is also included in the new JustRite Catalog which can be purchased here:

Here is a list of JustRite Designers who will also have some great projects using "Strength and Courage".

JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken
Mona Pendleton
Debbie Olson
Michele Kovack
Kellie Fortin
Kathy Jones
Stephanie Kraft
Angela Barkhouse
Kazan Clark
Heidi Blankenship

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for a look at the other JustRite Crafting For A Cause set.

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a great day!

Supplies:


Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Strength and Courage, Be Strong


Dies:  JustRite Custom Charms, Spellbinders Labels 10, Petite Ovals, Fleur De Lis Border


Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa


Paper:  K & Co

Happy Halloween

Good morning everyone.  Welcome to the last day of the JustRite July release.  This release has been a mixture of so many different stamp sets - something for everyone.  Today is another great Halloween set called "Happy Halloween" and comes as a set of  2" round ribbed stamps.   

I decided to make a cute little Frankenstein treat bag using "Happy Halloween".  I've seen these cute guys done many different ways and they are so fast and easy to make.  His head is made using the Spellbinders Labels 8, eyes using SU 3/4" and 1" circle punch, nose and bolts using SU Rounded Tab punch, and his hair made using Martha Stewart Icicles border punch.

For the hang tag, I used a bat border from "Happy Halloween".  The sentiment "Spooky Treats" is also from the Happy Halloween set, stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with silver embossing powder.  The "spider web" was created with Spellbinders Classic Inverted Scallop Circles.

Here is a look at the entire "Happy Halloween" set

And here are the JustRite designers who will also have great projects today using "Happy Halloween"

JustRite Inspiration
Mona Pendleton
Michele Kovack
Kellie Fortin
Kathy Jones
Kazan Clark
Barb Schram
Angela Barkhouse

I am heading to CHA on Friday and will be there all next week.  It should be a great time getting to see some of the JustRite Design team and some of the other bloggers that I have met through my blog. 

Have a great day.

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Happy Halloween

Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Inverted Scallop Circles, Labels 8

Accessories:  Martha Stewart Icicles border punch, SU Rounded Tab, SU 3/4" and 1" circle punch, silver embossing powder

Trick Or Treat

Good morning everyone.  Welcome to another JustRite July Introduction.  Today there are 2 sets - The first is  called "Trick Or Treat" and comes as a large oval ribbed set with 4 adorable centers and borders and the second is called "Halloween Mini Sentiments" ,also ribbed.  If you love Halloween then you are going to love this set. 

I found this container of candy corn on clearance after Halloween last year so I grabbed it knowing that JutRite would be having some new Halloween stamps coming out eventually.  I decided to decorate the cover using the new "Trick Or Treat" set.  I am also giving you a little "sneak peak" at what is coming for Monday.  The center image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black, colored with Copics and diecut with Spellbinders Classic Ovals.  The purple and orange layers are diecut with Spellbinders Labels 11.

The bat border is a sneak peak at the introduction on Monday.  My sentiment "Be Afraid" is in the "Halloween Mini Sentiments" set  and diecut with Spellbinders Tags Trio die.  And of course it wouldn't be Halloween without some googly eyes looking at you so I added those around the outside edges.

Here is a look at "Trick Or Treat" and "Halloween Mini Sentiments" - both must haves for anyone who loves Halloween.

Be sure to check out the other JustRite designers who will have great projects today using these Halloween sets.

JustRite Inspiration

Mona Pendleton
Heidi Blankenship
Kazan Clark
Michele Kovack
Sharon Harnist
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a great weekend.

Supplies:

Stamps - JustRite Stampers - Trick or Treat, Happy Halloween (border), Halloween Mini Sentiments

Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Labels 11, Tags Trio

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers (V04, YR82, YR04)

Spread Your Wings

Good morning everyone.  I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to get my post up this morning - we lost our power yesterday around 5:00 and it just came back on at 9:00 this morning.  Guess that will teach me not to wait until the last minute to write my post **LOL**

Today is another awesome JustRite release called "Spread Your Wings" and comes in cling.  There are some great birdcages as well as some awesome elements in this set.  I chose to create an actual 3-D birdcage out of clay for my project today.  It will make a nice decoration for a desk or little curio cabinet.

I stamped the birdcage 4 times onto gold clay using black Stazon ink.  I also stamped the stand 2 times using black Stazon ink.  Then I hand trimmed the pieces and baked them.   

Once the pieces were cooled, I glued them all together and applied Stickles to cover the edges.  The bird image is also included in the "Spread Your Wings" set, stamped onto white cardstock and glued to the inside of the cage. 

The sentiment is also included in the "Spread Your Wings" set, stamped and diecut with the JustRite Custom Charm Dies.  To finish the bird stand I added some blue and white trim around the edges.

Here is a look at the entire "Spread Your Wings" set - absolutely beautiful!!

Be sure to check out the other JustRite Designers who will also have projects today using "Spread Your Wings"

JustRite Inspiration
Mona Pendleton
Kazan Clark
Kellie Fortin
Stephanie Kraft
Barb Schram
Angela Barkhouse

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for a little "trick or treat".

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Spread Your Wings

Dies:  JustRite Custom Charms

Ink:  Stazon Black, Memento Danube Blue

Accessories:  clay, trim, ribbon, Stickles

Rejoice

Good morning everyone.  I hope everyone enjoyed the 4th of July weekend.  We went to a BBQ at my parents and then watched the fireworks.  It was a nice show.  We also got a new puppy over the weekend so there have been a few sleepless nights!  Now I need to get back on schedule!

Today is another JustRite introduction - this one is called "Rejoice" and every element of this set is gorgeous!  It comes as a large oval ribbed set which includes 4 beautiful borders and centers.  As soon as I saw this set I thought of my grandmother.  She has a very strong faith and is very inspiring.  I decided to create a prayer journal to give her for her birthday.

The book measures 8" tall x 5" wide.  It is just made from 3 pieces of chipboard held together by the paper (Moxxie Faith Baptism).  Along the left edge I used the Martha Stewart Iron Gate border punch and added Kaiser pearls.  The center image comes from the "Rejoice" set, stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa and diecut with Spellbinders Classic Ovals.  The bottom mat is diecut with Spellbinders Labels 10.

The above photo shows the inside view.  I stamped the cross image from "Rejoice" 3 times onto yellow cardstock, diecut with Spellbinders Labels 10 and matted onto blue cardstock diecut with Spellbinders Labels 10.  I also used the Martha Stewart Iron Gate border punch again to make a finished look.

The word "Rejoice" is created with the JustRite Curlz Upper and Lower case font.

Here is a look at the entire "Rejoice" set - definitely a must have for creating all occasion cards and scrapbook pages.

And here is a list of the other JustRite designers who will also have some amazing projects today.  Be sure to check them out for some inspiration

JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken
Debbie Olson
Mona Pendleton
Kellie Fortin
Angela Barkhouse
Heidi Blankenship

Be sure to come back tomorrow for another great JustRite introduction. 

Have a great day!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Rejoice, Curlz Uppercase/Lowercase font

Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Labels 10

Paper:  Moxxie - Faith Baptism, Faith Lighted Cross

Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories - Martha Stewart Iron Gate border punch, Cuttlebug Herringbone embossing folder, Kaiser pearls

Seasoned With Love

Good morning.  Welcome to another great day of JustRite Releases.  Today's release is called "Seasoned With Love" and comes as a 2" round ribbed set.  The images in this set are sooo adorable!  The gingerbread people make you crave some cookies.

I chose to create a recipe card using the "Seasoned With Love" little gingerbread man.  He is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black, colored with Copics and diecut with Spellbinders Classic Circles matted with Spellbinders Petite Scallop Circles.

Here is a list of the other JustRite designers who have created some great projects using "Seasoned With Love".  Be sure to check them out.

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson
Kellie Fortin
Kathy Jones
Angela Barkhouse

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!  Be sure to come back on Tuesday July 5th as we continue the JustRite July release peaks.

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Seasoned With Love

Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Circles, Petite Scallop Circles