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Jessi’s favorite things winner

Congratulations to Leslee! 

Love MME products too. Look forward to seeing more projects from you. Take me to Vancouver Island when you go---one of my favourite places in the world.

Leslee in MT

Posted by: Leslee B | May 07, 2010 at 11:37 AM

Mom Frame

For some reason Mother’s Day has snuck up on me and QUICKLY!  Since it is in two days, I needed something quick AND beautiful. 

I am in LOVE with So Sophie.  I love the ledger/lined papers contrasted with the florals.  The color combinations are beautiful.  I also love how fabulously the Lush embellishments match.

It was a no-brainer for me to pull out So Sophie “Savvy” for this project.  I used an 8 x 10 frame that I sprayed black.  I had actually sprayed an antique frame black, but the opening was smaller than 8 x 10 and I needed the extra inch and a half.  Keep the opening size in mind when you begin your project.  Remember that you can always change the color of the frame, so look more at design and size than color when choosing a frame (check thrift stores for good deals).

To make this project:

Supplies:

• 1 - So Sophie Savvy “Anything For You” Helpful Houndstooth paper
• 1 - So Sophie Savvy “Never Enough” All Together Alpha die-cut paper (includes scallop edge)
• 1 - So Sophie Savvy “Anything For You” Reliable Red paper
• 1 - So Sophie Savvy “In Love” Splendid Surroundings paper
• 1 – Lush Green Flocked alphabet
• 1 – Lush Green Ribbon
• 1 – Lush Green Adhesive Rhinestones
• 1 – Lush Blue Adhesive Rhinestones
• 1 – Lush Blue Decorative Brads

1. Cut:

• (1) 8” h x 10” w - So Sophie Savvy “Anything For You” Helpful Houndstooth paper
• (1) 7 3/4” h x 8 1/2” w – So Sophie Savvy “Never Enough” All Together Alpha die-cut paper (includes scallop edge)
• (22) 1” x 6” - So Sophie Savvy “Anything For You” Reliable Red paper
• (2) 2” x 12” – So Sophie Savvy “In Love” Splendid Surroundings paper

2. Print “another word for” on bottom of back side of die-cut paper (Font: CK Chemistry)

3. Adhere scallop die-cut paper to center of green side of Helpful Houndstooth paper.  Sew along top and sides of die cut paper (Do not sew over adhesives).

4. Cut 18” piece of green satin ribbon.  Fold over and staple just above scallops on die-cut paper.  Add three rhinestones to the right side of ribbon.

5. Add “love” chipboard letters to the right of “another word for”.

6. Adhere two strips of blue adhesive rhinestones.

7. Make (22) small red flowers and (1) large blue flower.

• Small red Flowers:  Spray strips with water of Glimmer Mist to make pliable.  Scrunch, fold and roll into flower shape.  I used a bit of glue from a glue gun on the back to keep the flower shape.  They end up being 1/2” – 3/4” wide.
• Large blue flower:  Glue two 2” x 12” strips together to make one 2” x 24” strip.  Spray with water as you did for the small flowers.  Scrunch, fold and roll into a flower shape and finish with glue to help the flower hold its shape.  Add Blue Lush decorative brad to center of flower.

8. Punch two leaves from left over paper.  (Fiskars hand punch)  Fold and scrunch to add shape and glue to blue flower.

9. Lay out 11 flowers to make each “m” and blue flower for “o”.  When you like how it looks, use glue dots (or a liquid glue) to adhere.

10. Add to frame and enjoy!

Now, I just need to make one more and I’m done.

Mother’s Day Flower Cones

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching.  What better way to show your mom your love for her than with these beautiful flower cones designed by our Guest Designer, Jessi Lute!

There is something so beautiful about simple.  Maybe because you see so much more, feel so much when things are kept simple.  For me, there is nothing simpler then homemade gifts.  It doesn't need to be complicated or take hours, days, or weeks...it can be as simple as Victorian inspired paper cone filled flowers.  It's the thought, right??

These little paper cones are super easy and quick to make...and once made can be filled with just about anything: flowers, candies, little gratitude notes.  We actually hang these cones on every bedroom door knob in our house at Christmas, vessels to random acts of kindness.  We leave notes for each other, little pictures, share treats....whatever!!  The kids definitely love giving as much as they love seeing what has been left for them in their cones.

So this year for mother's day....why not fill a homemade paper cone with something special? 

1. Draw a big circle onto a 12x12 sheet of paper...as big as you can make it. 
2. Cut it into fourths. 
3. Place adhesive along one of the straight edges and wrap edge to meet up with the other side and press together.
4. See??  Simple....now all you have to do is embellish it....the MME lush line is fabulous for this project as it adds a luxurious and vintage feel.
5. Decorate the top edge with ribbon or paper strips with a decorative edge.
6. Use brads to hold ribbon handles.
7. Use labels or stickers or small frames on the centre front to hold a name or sentiment. the possibilities are endless!!!

Enjoy and Happy Mother's day!!!!

Winner!

{Inter}National Scrapbook Day winner:  Jenn R.!

Funny! I thought I was the only one with "scrappy" brain :) Happy NSD :)

Posted by: Jenn Richardson | May 02, 2010 at 09:32 AM

Meet Jessi Lute!

hi!

i am a mom of three amazing children have been with my husband for 12 years
i grew up on Vancouver Island, Victoria, and currently reside in Alberta. we are planning and looking forward to our move back to the island.
i met my husband in a country bar, learning to 2 step...i know! complete opposites, but it works!!!
i am a scrapbooker, something i have been doing for 8 years
i am an artist...though i haven't really done art in it's traditional sense since college
i am a photographer...an old hobby turned new venture
i am a seamstress and whatever else falls between all this

i practice yoga daily and my favourite number is 3.
i am a complete clutz and, according some, make Bella look good.
i drink chai lattes and london fogs and am completely hooked on twilight...should i admit that??
ah well it's out there now!!!
i am passionate about green living and green choices, healthy living and alternate health
i love all that is vintage and shabby, reclaimed, recycled, and repurposed
i read trashy romance novels...yup, i do...did i mention i am 32???
i begin sentences with and and because and have an aversion to capital letters
i cannot live without my family, my camera, fabulous shoes, and laughter.

things i believe....
i believe strongly that what you put out there you get back...
i believe that life is a journey that is constantly changing and growing
i believe that smiling will always make your day better, even when there is no reason to smile...smile anyway
i believe my children are my greatest accomplishment in life
i believe i am blessed with so much in my life
you can learn more about me on my blog or my website.

i am totally stoked to be a part of the MME team this month!!!
My Mind’s Eye has been a favourite company of mine since Tres Jolie and Wild Asparagus line and has continued to be a go to company for me.
so i am looking forward to playing with everyone this month, i hope you come and play with us this month too :)

 

We are so thrilled to have Jessi as our Guest Designer this month, we are looking forward to more fabulous creations like these:

  

 

  

        

  

 

Jessi LOVES our embellishments (frames, transparencies, brads, bling).  We’d like to give one person “Jessi’s Favorite things”.  Leave a comment for Jessi on this post between now and Sunday, May 9, 2010.  We will draw and announce the winner on Monday, May 10, 2010.

Happy Monday!

2010 {Inter}National Scrapbook Day #3

I’m not sure how I can add to what Anam has said.  So I’m not going to say much, but show pictures.

I scrap both to REMEMBER and be GRATEFUL for the little things.  The good, the bad, document what I’ve learned and look forward to the future.

1.  It’s my 10 second “pause before I speak”.  This layout is of my youngest son.  He decided that it would be fun to play in my acrylic paints and spread Hauser Green (great color) over the counter – and himself.  Instead of yelling, I thought about how I wanted to preserve this memory.  So, I ran and grabbed my camera.  He and I cleaned up the mess and all was well.

(Featured Product: Wild Asparagus)

2. To be more involved.  It makes me stop sunbathing to take pictures like these:

(Featured products: Tres Jolie and Breaking Free)

3.  ENJOY the moments, count my blessings and remember when they happened!

  (Featured products: Love Me Do and So Sophie)

4. Express my feelings, hopes and desires for my loved ones.  Life is too short, you never know when you won’t be able to tell them how you feel.

 (Featured products: So Sophie and Breaking Free)

5. So my loved ones will know who I am:

(Featured product: Life Stories and The Merry Days of Christmas)

6. And, to remember things like this:

(Featured product: Meadowlark)

I hope I didn’t overload this post.

Remember we are giving away the My Mind’s Eye collection of your CHOICE!  The more you comment, the more chances you have to win.  For instance: comment on all three posts from today by Monday, May 3, 2010 and be entered three times.  Thank you for allowing us to be a part of {Inter}National Scrapbook Day!

2010 {Inter}National Scrapbook Day #2

 

Just checking in to join the festivities.  I’m having a great time teaching my Lush canvas class for artfully inspired in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.   These ladies know how to have a good time!

 

2010 {Inter}National Scrapbook Day

We hope you are having a WONDERFUL day preserving your memories!

We’ll have three posts today.  The first is a layout by Anam Stubbington, sharing why she scrapbooks.  In the early afternoon, Trisha will be checking in from the event she is teaching at to say “hi!”.  Our last post will be from Amber.  (Tiffani is on her way to a week long event in Portugal (lucky girl) – we’ll miss her!)

 

Designer: Anam Stubbington, Featured Products: So Sophie

My diary

Text: “I scrapbook because I have a crap memory when it comes to dates and times. My layouts are my diary – filled with the good, the bad and the ugly. Each page is a small part of me – either some of my joy or some of my hurt. I scrapbook for me – it is my way of telling my story in my words. When i am gone, i hope my family and friend remember  my words and that they know that i loved them so much more that just words and photos.”

 

What would {Inter}National Scrapbook Day be without a giveaway from My Mind’s Eye!?  We know – tragic!  So, leave a comment on this post or all three posts (this will give you more chances to win) by Midnight, Monday, May 3, 2010.  We will give ONE winner the My Mind’s Eye collection of their choice!

 

We’ll see you back here soon!  Thank you for celebrating with us.