Cherish Today

Hi Everyone!

Today is my last post as a designer for Linnie Blooms. (sad face)

I've had a great time on this team!  Linda- thank you so much for having me!!

Mixed media has always been something that I saw (and loved) but thought, "I'll never be able to do something like that".

Working with the Linnie Blooms shapes and canvas blanks definitely brought me out of my crafting comfort zone- and I am so thankful for it!

I have learned a ton of new techniques- and made some new friends while I was at it!

Here is my project using the Linnie Canvas Blank, canvas circles, and canvas hearts.

 

One of the new techniques I learned is working with alcohol inks.

I made the flower out of aluminum foil and colored it and the canvas blank and shapes with my new alcohol inks.

I finished my project off with some 3 Girl JAM ribbon.  (There may even be a little sneak peek of something new coming to 3GJ soon!)

Make sure to check out the Linnie Blooms blog and shop.  Linda has some exciting things happening on the horizon!

Thanks for stopping by!

What I've Been Working on...

Hi Everyone- Julie here today!

I've been so busy making Christmas Cards and Christmas gifts over the past few weeks and now that I'm all done I'm not quite sure what to do with my time!

I just finished sending out around 40 Christmas cards to family and friends.

(Maybe yours is in this pile!)

Here's a peek at the different cards that I designed this year!

I also made some boxed card gift sets this year for a few people.

(I can't wait to give them out!)

We'd love to see what you've been working on for Christmas this year!

Make sure to link up photos of your Holiday Gifts!

You could win a $10.00 Gift Certificate to the 3 Girl JAM Store!!

Super Hero Treat Bag

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick post to share a quick and simple treat bag that I made.

I used a paper bag that I bought.  To it I added a Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Scalloped Circle (that I stretched into an oval) and folded it over to make a bag topper.

I added some Pink by Design sentiments and a Red and Blue 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon Bow with some 3 Girl JAM Super Hero Flair (graphics by Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons).

Easy Peasy- and super cute for my favorite little Super Star!

PPPR is having a Super Hero Challenge until 12/7/13 so link up your project today!

3 Girl JAM Challenge

Hi Everyone!

Here's a super quick and easy Christmas card that I made for the latest 3 Girl JAM Challenge!

Make sure to stop by the 3GJ Blog and link up your own Holiday inspired projects!

Thanks for stopping by!

Thank You Card

Hi Everyone!

Today starts week 2 of our Give Thanks Challenge over at the 3 Girl JAM blog!

Make sure to link up your gratitude projects for your chance to win a $10.00 gift certificate to the
 3 Girl JAM store!

I made a Fall themed Thank You card.

I used a leaf file from the Silhouette online store and finished off my card with some Halloween Harvest ribbon and a *New* Thank You Flair button.

Link up your own projects below.

I'd love to see them!

Christmas Bird

Hi Everyone!

Today is my day to post on the Linnie Blooms blog.

I am starting to get into the Holiday Spirit and although I know it's still

 a bit early for Christmas, I just couldn't resist when I looked at the Linnie Blooms Canvas Bird!

I colored the bird with a white gelato then outlined it with a black ink pen.

I put the bird on a simple white embossed background with some silver snowflake cut outs.

Some Pink by Design sentiments and some 

new Ribbon Candy Red 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon put the final touches on my first Christmas card of the season.

Holiday Tags

*For the Crafty Chicks Blog Hop- click HERE*

Hi Everyone!

Today is an extra special post because I get to share my projects here, on the Linnie Blooms Blog, AND on the 3 Girl JAM Blog!

Autumn is my favorite time of the year.  I love all of the colors, the cool crisp air, and the start of the Holiday Season, [and all of the shopping!]

This is also my favorite crafting time of the year.  Lots of creativity flowing through my brain out out of my hands lately!

I made a couple of tags- because you just never know when you will need one :)

For this project I used:
Linnie Blooms Blank Canvas Tags,  Canvas Fall Leaves, and Linnie Textures.
3 Girl JAM Jute Ribbon, Crinkle Ribbon, and New Thank You Flair

For this project I used:
Linnie Blooms Blank Canvas Tags,  Canvas Evergreens, and Linnie Textures.
3 Girl JAM  Crinkle Ribbon, and New Christmas Flair 

Make sure to stop by and "Like" the 3 Girl JAM Facebook Page if haven't already.
(There may be a giveaway soon!)

And stop by the Linnie Blooms Shop and pick up some of these awesome goodies for yourself!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Crafty Chicks November Hop

Hi Everyone!

"Welcome to the Crafty Chicks Blog Hop!  We are go glad you are here.  We are a group of creative gals who met on the WWW and decided to come together and share our passion for paper crafting with you.  Each month we have a different theme.  This month our theme is Thanksgiving and Fall- GIVE THANKS!

If you are coming from Nicole's Blog you are in the right place.  This is a full circle hop but just in case you get lost or want to see the full line up you'll find it HERE.

Here is my Thanksgiving/Fall inspired project!

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I just love Fall colors!
I used some new products from 3 Girl JAM for this card.
The new Thank You Flair Buttons are brand new to the store.
The Jute Ribbon and String are new too!
Stop by the store to check everything out.
(Make sure to "Like" the 3 Girl JAM Facebook Page so you don't miss any giveaways- hint, hint)

Our sponsor this month is Melissa from A Creative Journey with Melissa  who is offering a $25.00 gift certificate to her shop.

To be eligible to win our fabulous prize you need to leave a comment on each one of our blogs and indicate you have done so in the Rafflecopter below.

For an extra entry- make your own Thanksgiving/Fall project and post a photo of it on the Crafty Chicks Facebook Page. 

Now hop on over to Piali's Blog to see what she created.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Autumn

Hi Everyone!

Happy Friday!

Today starts a new challenge at 3 Girl JAM.
Anything Goes- With Ribbon.

 

You'll see a little bit of Harvest Orange Ribbon wrapped around some awesome Burlap Paper from DCWV.

Here's a couple more views--

There are 2 Pink by Design stamp sets used here:

Everyday Banners and It's a Wrap 2.

The tree was from the Silhouette online store.

Make sure to Link Up with 3 Girl JAM !!

Winners and Christmas Inspiration

Hi Everyone! 

Before you check out my post for my DT day at Linnie Blooms-
I need to announce some winners from some Blog Hops!
(I'm so behind!!)

From the Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons Birthday Hop-
The winner of the  $15.00 3 Girl JAM gift certificate is:
Miriam Prantner

From the Linnie Blooms/Genuinely Jane Blog Hop-
The winner of the Seasons Bundle is:
Sydney Neal

Congratulations Ladies!!
Please contact me (and let me know which prize  you won) at 3girljam at gmail.com to claim your prize.  Prizes not claimed by Nov. 5th will be forfeited.
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Now- on to today's project!

I know it's not even Halloween yet-

but when I saw one of the newest Linnie Shapes-

I knew exactly what I wanted to make!

I colored the canvas tree with some Copic Markers and blinged it up with Stickles!

Very festive!

It works perfectly with some DCWV Burlap paper and some 

3 Girl JAM Ribbon.

Christmas will be here before you know it,

so time to get started on those cards to mail out!

Thanks for stopping by!

Genuinely Jane Studios/Linnie Blooms Blog Hop

For the Crafty Chicks October Blog Hop click HERE

Welcome to the  Genuinely Jane Studios(GJS) & Linnie Blooms Blog Hop! If you came from the Linnie Blooms Blog then you are in the right place. If not, and you would like to start at the beginning.   The hop will start today and last until the 11:59 PM EST on Friday the 11th. 

If you aren't familiar with these two fantastic companies, then let me give you some background on them:  

Genuinely Jane Studios manufactures small and medium size wood mini-albums for mixed media, scrapbooking and altered art in many shapes and sizes. All of the albums are hand made right on site in their Central Missouri facility. In addition to their albums, they also carry other art supplies in their online store. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/genuinelyjanestudios and their website at https://www.genuinelyjanestudios.com 

A love of creating has evolved into a studio where the owner, Linda Barutha, teaches mixed media art classes. Linnie Blooms is a local Mukwonago, Wisconsin  retail shop that offers craft supplies and art supplies. Fun and creative classes include mixed-media courses, monthly Pinterest classes, sewing classes for kids, crochet, and more. Linnie Blooms also manufacturers their own crafting supplies.  Linnie Blooms signature products are the Canvas Mixed Media Shapes & Blanks. These light weight canvas pieces are perfect for any of your crafting projects. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LinnieBlooms and their website at http://lindabarutha.com/

Both the GJS and Linnie Blooms teams have teamed up to share with you the wonderful things you can create with their products. Be sure to check out both the GJS and Linnie Blooms websites for the full line of products! 

Here is my project!!

I love the wood grain and all of the texture!!

I used a Genuinely Jane 6x6 Bracket Album, Linne Shapes from Linnie Blooms, Faber Castell Gelatos, Pink by Design Stamps, and 3 Girl JAM ribbon

  And because we love our followers, each company has generously offered up a prize! Two lucky winners will be chosen at the end of the hop to receive the following: 

GJS - Gift Certificate for Wood Albums valued at $15

Linnie Blooms - One long Blank canvas and 3 shaped. 

I'm offering some blog candy of my own too!
A Season Bundle of 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon!!

How to Win: Leave a comment on all of the blogs in the hop. The lineup is listed below for reference! 

Linnie Blooms
Julie
Ildiko
Kristie
Kristin
Joan/Sassy
Christine
Tina
Karen
Amy
Emily
Kisha
Jessica
Pinky
Lori
Shanna
Kimberly
Genuinely Jane Studios 

For an additional entry, Like each of the companies Facebook pages!! While you are there, say hi! 

GJS Facebook Page

Linnie Blooms Facebook

Thanks for stopping by.... 

Your next stop on the hop is Ildiko! 

Crafty Chicks October Blog Hop

For the Genuinely Jane/Linnie Blooms Blog Hop click HERE

Hi Everyone!

"Welcome to the Crafty Chicks Blog Hop!  We are go glad you are here.  We are a group of creative gals who met on the WWW and decided to come together and share our passion for paper crafting with you.  Each month we have a different theme.  This month our theme is HALLOWEEN!

If you are coming from Nicole's Blog you are in the right place.  This is a full circle hop but just in case you get lost or want to see the full line up you'll find it HERE.

I made a little treat bag for Halloween goodies!

I tried to keep it simple. 

 I used files from the Silhouette online store to create the bag and the ghost.

The ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  Halloween Harvest and Tuxedo ribbon combined with the alcohol ink dyed stick pin make this extra spooky :)

Our sponsor this month is Nicole Robinson who is offering a $25.00 gift certificate to Close to My Heart.

To be eligible to win our fabulous prize you need to leave a comment on each one of our blogs and indicate you have done so in the Rafflecopter below.  You will also need to visit Nicole's shop and answer a (surprise) question.  There are many other optional entry choices.  Good luck!

For an extra entry- make your own Halloween project and post a photo of it on the Crafty Chicks Facebook Event Page HERE. 

Now hop on over to Heidi's Blog to see what she created.

Thanks for stopping by!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Micro-Banner

Hi Everyone!

That's right- the title says Micro-Banner.

What is a micro-banner you may ask.....

It's a teeny tiny super cute banner!

Look real close under the shelf.

There's my micro-banner!!

OK-- here it is a little closer.

And closer...

And from a different angle-

And finally here's one where you can see the texture up close and personal!

For my banner, I used some Linnie Shapes from Linnie Blooms.

Check out the store HERE and grab some for your self!

I colored each canvas shape with my Copic Markers and then stamped some images and letters from Pink by Design.  I topped each shape off with some rhinestones from The Buckle Boutique.

It is all held together with some ribbon from 3 Girl JAM.

I hope you love my micro-banner as much as I do!

Thanks for stopping by!

Soul Comfort Winner

For the Birthday Hop click HERE

Hi Everyone!

I was honored to host a giveaway for an on-line class called Soul Comfort from the Brave Girls Club.

The winner, chosen by Random.org is:

 

samantha mirandaSeptember 19, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Soul comfort is taking time for self care. Doing things that make me smile and soothe my soul. Even something as simple as a cup of tea. Thank you very much for this chance.

 

Congratulations Samantha Miranda!

Please email me at 3girljam@gmail(dot)com

Include your contact information so I can pass it on to the Brave Girls!

Have a great Sunday!

Happy Birthday Lisa Norris!

Happy Birthday Sweet Lady!

Today is Lisa Norris' (from Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons) Birthday.

Her Design Team and a few friends have decided to hi-jack her Hop and surprise her!

SURPRISE!!

(Horn blowing and streamers flying everywhere!)

You should have come here from Barb's blog, if not, make sure to start at Lisa's so you don't miss anything.

I hope this puts a big smile on your face Lisa- we all think you are the greatest!!

For my project, I used the Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons files:

Rain or Shine

Scalloped Circles

Sunny Skies Mod Circles and Chevrons Paper

Summer Brights Circles & Spots Paper

Sentiment:

Pink by Design: Birthday, Birthday

Ribbon:

3 Girl JAM: Red, White, and Blue Bundle

  

I have a little blog candy today!

Comment below for your chance to win

a $15.00 Gift Certificate to 3 Girl JAM!

Make sure to comment on everyone's blog posts for your chance to win!

Your next stop is Brianna!

Happy Hopping!