Altered Mini Album

Hey hey! It's me again. I am back to share with you a fun step-by-step of making a mini album I created for YSS. I wanted to make it a mini one this time round and guess what I found... a card case. Thought it would be totally cool to fit a mini album into a card case! Let me show you how...

Here's the card case I was talking about. Basically you can work with any card case, mine is an aluminum one I got at the dollar store :)

 First, I cut a strip of 3.5" x 12" kraft cardstock. Then I kept scoring at 2 1/4" as I go.

You will get an accordion album with 5 panels & also the lil flap at the end. 

 Next, I took out Tattered Angels Mist for some fun. I used two colors Chalkboard, Firefly & Glimmer Mist, Rum Punch. For this I used a negative of a foam dots as my stencil. 

Here's the effect of two colors. Lovely isn't it? I also inked the edges and the scored lines. Once you are done, you can start to embellish the card case and also the accordion album :)

 Ta daa....

A perfect mini to remember a fun day! Totally cool for a summer project & also for using up those stash :) Adore those Crate Paper chippies & alpha sheet!

Remember the lil flap? I decided to punch it and it acted as a closure.

Here is how it looks inside. I used the Crate Paper - Neighborhood collection. You can get them in the YSS store and it is on sales too :)

Close up shots:

Hope you enjoy this step-by-step and have a good week everyone!

Xoxo Jessy

Nook Updates & Challenge Me Happy

Ok I am gonna merge these two updates together, so be prepared for another long post by me *wink*

First off, let me share with you what I did with the Aug Nook kit that is filled with the yummy My Mind's Eye "Lime Twist" collection ...

Wanna be our September Guest Designer and also win a RAK?! You might want to check out the sketch HERE! You still have time. This was created based on a sketch I did :)

Wanna know how I created this layout?! You can view the step-by-step HERE! I was so glad to have the opportunity to meet up with LG when she came by Malaysia for a vacay recently :)

That's my cutest lil friends! Aren't they adorable?

A pinspo (pinterest+inspiration) card! Check HERE.

A card I did during the recent Virtual Crop. The challenge was to create a card with a lady form / lady cameo.

This was created using Ingrid's awesome card sketch :)

Let me share with you something to do with Nook's September kit... it is gonna be all about the new CRATE PAPER (random collection) .... woots!! I can't wait to receive it now!!

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Alright, let's move on to Challenge Me Happy challenge #5 now. Here's the layout I created with the HOME theme...

Love the Maya Road house chippies... so cute!

I do hope that you can play along with all these inspiring challenges. Perfect if you are low in mojo or if you just wanna have fun! Have an awesome holiday to all my Muslim friends who are celebrating "Hari Raya". Do drive safe and take care :)

Xoxo Jessy

My Sweet Love

Hey lovely peeps! I am back again. It's always good to be back to "meet-up" with ya'll!

Today I'd like to share with you a layout I created using the sweet color PINK. I love ALL Donna's papers and she is awesome with colors too. I wanted to go a lil pastel & romantic theme this time round. So when I flipped thru the 12x12 Spring in Bloom pad, I knew that this paper has to be it! I immediately grab my scissors and did all the fussy cutting I needed. Heart the roses to bits!

Here's the completed layout...

Mr.Handsome and I got married 6 years ago. Still enjoying our married life. I am super blessed to have someone to hold, to giggle at (lol) and just someone to give me all the TLC I need. Bliss!

As you can see, for the background paper, I did some masking using stencils and also light script stamping. And also used the border punch around the paper.

Close-up shots:

I heart the carnation creations die set that Donna designed. To create the fluffy flower, I die cut them on tissue paper. What better way to pair them with all the fussy-cut roses. Perfecto! Oh look at that butterfly, that is just so pretty! Donna has eyes for awesome details, I tell ya...

Clearsnap inks are awesome to work with. They work perfectly on clear stamp and also for distressing edges. I adore that english tea cup and ain't the angel button cute resting on the cup?!

Lastly, that paper mannequin completes my layout besides that awesome couple *giggles*. Hope you enjoy today's post and thanks so much for peeking and leaving lovely comments :)

Products used:
DS 12x12 Spring In Bloom pad by GCD Studios
DS Antiquities Collection (Time for Tea) by GCD Studios
 Cat's Eye Queue Ink by Clearsnap
DS Smooch Spritz for Clearsnap
DS 7"x5" Corrugated Board by Zutter
DS Fanciful Flight dies by Spellbinders
DS Carnation Creations dies by Spellbinders
Prima Stencils & Pearls

Technique Tuesday : Ali Edwards stamps
Hero Arts Script Stamp
Papertrey Ink Jute
Tissue Paper
Doilies

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Papa's Gal

I have always been a Papa's girl since young, he has a special bond with me and the rest of my siblings which I really love about my Papa. When I was browsing my photos, I saw this photo of me and my Papa and decided to scrap about it again. I often repeat my photos especially the ones that I really love. 

So here's another green-ish layout by me, you should know me and the color green... rite? Remember that this month's kit "Board Walk" is filled with green?! Giggles.

Close-up shots:

That flower was created using the Pink Paislee mistables. I had so much fun misting and blending the colors. I can't get enough of the green twine... lovely! Heart that Basic Grey brad too.

Always adore SC selections with the alphabet! They have eye for them :)

Seriously love the effect of the paint splatters. I was glad to play with paint, also did stamping with the Studio Calico round stamp & also some masking using doily. 

Nice to be back to this blog again and we shall meet soon :) Happy crafting! 

Xoxo Jessy

Miss Art's Papercrafting School

I knew about Miss Art's Papercrafting School for a while now and I've checked out the site in the past. It is so cool & they have awesome instructors there! Guess what I was contacted by Alyssa McGrew, owner/headmistress of Miss Art's last month. She asked if I am interested to conduct online classes in her school and boy, I was so excited and also so freakin' nervous cause I have never tried video classes before. I have taught in my LSS and other LSS for 2 years but never will I imagine doing it online. I always tell my K2 students that whatever is being thrown in your way/life, you must try first before giving up. So Teacher Jessy is living to her words and gathered all the courage to say a HUGE "YES"!! My classes will be somewhere end of the year and am looking forward to it. You can see me HERE :)

Ok, I have something exciting for you from Miss Art's Papercrafting. Here we go...

"The kids are heading back to school and you should to! The headmistress at Miss Art's knows that new backpacks, school supplies and first day apparel can reduce a crafters budget to milk money, so for this weekend only she is offering you a tuition free class. Beginning on Friday, August 26th, you will have 3 days to check out one of our most popular classes for free, no subscription needed. In "The Secret Garden," the talented Stacy Cohen teaches you how to create a shadowbox efffect on your layouts by adding dimension through layering and creating beautiful floral clusters. Stacey even earns a little Extra Credit by providing you a step-by-step demonstration on how she creates her trademark crocheted page accents. We hope to see you in the class room and if you enjoy our class that you'll be kind enough to leave an apple or a comment for the teacher."




The event is a chance for interested papercrafters to check out one of our classes for free, for 3 days only. I know that everyone who has viewed our classes so far has loved them, and so we want to give everyone that chance to sample them! I will post the free class at 10 pm EST on Thursday, August 26th, so that it is available on Friday morning for our International guests. I hope to see you there at the class! Till then happy creating :)

Xoxo Jessy

More Nook Updates = alot of photos!

Ok, this time round I have projects to share with you using the Nook August kit that is filled with awesome goodies by My Mind's Eye :)

It's time for another sketch challenge @ Nook forum and yours truly is hosting it. Come and play along with us because you can stand a chance to win a RAK by moi and be our September Guest Designer :)

Here's my interpretation :)

Close-up shots:

Another challenge over at the Nook too. This is a Pinterest Inspiration Card Challenge :)

Here's my card...

I was totally inspired by the wall & color and the squares & rectangular shapes :) Hence this card is created this way!

Oh yeah there are another 2 more card I would like to share using the suggestions from the Nook member HERE & HERE.

 

Both cards were created using the Nook July kit that was filled with October Afternoon :)
Do drop by this weekend for a Virtual Crop at The Nook. We are having tons of challenges & most importantly fun. In fact we have already started the FUN so come check it out!

Note: You can use your stash for all the Nook fun and challenges (including for the Virtual Crop) but if you have a Nook kit to play along that would be perfect too :)

One last shout out, I was featured at the October Afternoon blog!! Yaays. You can check out more HERE! It was a big surprise, never knew that someone at OA is checking out my work, felt so honored :)

Teenie update... been a lil down since yesterday because of my Big Shot. The handle is giving me prob, I used it quite often. Totally need to go do a replacement soon. Thank God that it is still under warranty. Btw, are you aware that your Big Shot has a limited 3-year-warranty? If you don't now you do! I bought mine at Singapore. Sigh. Working a deal now and hope it will be a smooth process.

TGIF!
Xoxo Jessy

Nook News!!

Updates!! Updates!! Hot from oven...

Alrighty, first of we are having a Nook "Virtual Crop" this weekend and please come join us because there are tons of awesome challenges (for scrapbookers & cardmakers too). The winner will be crowned with roses, lilies, hydrangeas, daisies, pussy willows and all manner of delightful blooms from Petaloo - to the tune of a $100 gift box! Click here: http://myscrapbooknook.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?26-Virtual-Crop-This-Weekend! Oh yeah, remember to invite your friends along :)

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Next, we are having this awesome class by Leah Killian. You can get more info HERE and here's a sneak of her class :)

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Guess what, the Nook DT call is still going on. Here are the deets:

My Scrapbook Nook Kit Club is currently seeking some new designers to be a part of our creative team and share in the fun of our monthly kit club! We are looking for talented, motivated, enthusiastic, responsible designers to design layouts and projects each month from our kit. The new DT term will start in September!

WE ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS! We accept CARD MAKERS! When in doubt- apply!

A designer’s job:

1. Design at least 4 projects from each kit you are assigned.

2. Add at least 1 non kit something to the gallery per month..

3. Be an active member of the message board.

4. Help Moderate the boards.

5. Create online classes based around the kit.

6. Promote the club.

What you will receive:

Free Kits to work with 

Additional product donated by manufacturers

25 % discount in the online shop

Bio up on the website

fame, honor & glory!

There will also be occasional contests and opportunities for you to earn extras.

To apply:

Please send an e-mail tomyscrapbooknookdt@yahoo.com by Augst 28th including:

1. Link to an online gallery where we can see your current work.

2. Answer the following questions (If a link to a scrapbook resume answers most of these, provide the link, and answer the extras ):

A: List your prior experience

B: Design Teams you are currently affiliated with

C: link to any online places your work is viewable.

D: Have you been published; if so, where?

E: Online Message boards you are active on

F: What makes you a unique asset to our kit club?

G: Link to a class or tutorial you are proud of.

3. Tell us about you. How long have you been scrapping? What’s your motivation? What do you do for work? What’s your favorite product line? What scrapping trend do you not like? What other things make you tick? Why do I want YOU on the DT?

4. Name, address, phone number, e-mail, personal website if applicable 

On August 28th a Select group of finalists will be invited to the board for some getting to know you and fun, scrappy challenges! We like to see how our favorites fit in with the vibe of our board! There will be a week's worth of low key, fun meetin' and greetin' before winners will be announced! 

New DTers will be announced by September 8th. For more information e-mail myscrapbooknookdt@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.myscrapbooknook.com

Have a good day!

Xoxo Jessy

Nook Card Swap Kit

Over at the Nook forum - Cards section, we had a card swap kit & this is also my first time participating in such swap. My swap partner is Danni Reid, the card extraordinaire. Her work is drop dead gorgeous & am glad she is also my co-DT over at the Nook. I received her swap package yesterday and I was in awe...

Danni is such a detailed-person. She packed her card kit in such style! I so heart the card too.
She'll faint seeing mine. Lol.

When I opened the kit, I almost fainted because she gave me so much "Simple Stories" goodies to play! It looks as if I am getting a DT kit! Isn't Danni the sweetest?!

Today is a public holiday and I have been whipping these 4 cards whole morning. Just sitting down admiring and creating. Lol.

After creating these four cards, I still have so much left to play! I am so happy I can just create :) Thank God for a beautiful day! You should take a peek what the rest got and created HERE. Everyone had so much fun and the cards are beyond descriptions... seriously! Can't wait to see what Danni is going to create with my humble kit :)

Have a good day everyone, will be back again!

Xoxo Jessy