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

         

Give Me Sunshine

I'm so jealous of you Northern Hemispherians still enjoying your Summer sunshine at the moment. It's Natalie here, and I'm shivering my way through the cold of Winter down in Australia. I could easily do warm weather all year round, I seriously think I'm more suited to the tropics. I'll take any opportunity to escape the cold, so when it comes to family holidays in Winter I'll chose somewhere hot. Every single time.

We recently had a vacation in Queensland which is much closer to the equator and known for it's lovely weather. In fact, it's one of the common phrases here to describe Queensland as "beautiful one day, perfect the next". I'm sure it came from some tourist campaign, but hey... it also makes a catchy title don't you think?!

I used my favourite Modern Mercantile collection for this layout, but mixed in a generous amount of pink to coordinate with my girl's bathing suits. Those butterfly stickers are still ranked amongst my most used supplies. And those gold feather rubons? Perfection.

One of the only good things about colder weather is that it makes the perfect excuse for staying inside and scrapping. So since I was on a roll I couldn't help but make a card with my Modern Mercantile supplies as well.

This time I chose to mix in a touch of red highlights to bring a fresh persepective on the collection. I love how adding in a new colour each time gives it a whole different feel. But there's one thing that will remain a staple to me and that's butterflies. This time I chose to go BIG!

I took one of the classic rubon butterflies and transferred it to acetate. After cutting around it I was able to bend up the wings a bit and give it some dimension whilst still keeping it's translucent quality. You could probably create a similar effect with vellum too, but I appreciate how sturdy this stuff is and I know it won't get ruined if I shove place this in an envelope.

Enjoy your summer! I'm off to turn up the heating. Bbbrrrrrrr.....

A Very Special JBS Birthday!

It's an extra special day here at JBS because we are celebrating our very own Jenni Bowlin's birthday! All day long, the design team will be posting birthday wishes here on the blog to honor our fearless leader. So check back often for inspiring cards and tags from the team and feel free to leave your own birthday greetings for Jenni here as well!

I'm kicking off the party with the first card, featuring the iconic JBS butterfly. I've loved every supply that's featured this beautifully intricate image and thought it would be the perfect way to bring a bit of spring into Jenni's birthday greetings.

Supplies: Modern Mercantile papers (Miscellany, Novelties, Patchwork); JBS Butterfly stamp,JBS for Ranger inks (Stick Candy,  Soap Powder); Blue Label Stickers, Hodge Podge Stickers (Magpie)

Happy Birthday, Jenni! We love you!

The Play Date Cafe #176 - Antique Dolls

Hello and Happy Sunday!

JBS is sponsoring The Play Date Café this week and several of the JBS design team members are playing along.

Let’s get right to the challenge.  Just look at this fabulous color story!

Wanna play along?  All you need to do is create a layout or card AND use this color story.  You can post your entries on the PDCC blog. 

To make this even MORE exciting, JBS is giving an awesome prize to the winner!  A $25 gift certificate to JBS Mercantile.  How cool is that?

This week, you have already seen some other JBS design team member layouts featuring the color story, and here is my take on the challenge.

 

I was so excited to be able to use some of the new JBS washi tape and stamps for my layout.  The grey chevron tape is seriously one of my all time fave washi’s EVER.  I also pulled out the new alpha rub-on and flair.  Fantastic!

That’s all for today.  For more inspiration, be sure to stop by the PDCC blog. 

Have a wonderful day!

Seal Cuts with Corrie

The digital cut files from the JBS Mercantile and Jessica Sprague are so much fun.  We have been showing you projects all month long using our favorite die cut files.  It is amazing what these machines can do!  I will be honest with you.  The first time I tried to use one of these, I had no idea what I was doing!  Thankfully it was pretty easy to learn, with a little help.  (Thanks Betsy!)

One of my favorites is the seal stencil.  I loved it as a stencil in the kit as well, but as a cut file it was even better because I could make it as large or small as I wanted.  For this page I wanted the cuts to take up an entire page.

I cut the large shapes out of kraft cardstock.  Then I layered different papers and a photo behind the different spaces.  I found the mini patterned sheets of paper were perfect with their scaled down patterns.

Then I added fun Jenni Bowlin embellishments like the rhinestone stars, the printed tags, and butterflies.

The vellum feathers are a must.

And a little journaling typed out on paper and the banner stickers.

I love the grid look without being square.  The seals really add a little more interest to a basic design, plus they are so much fun to customize on a layout.

Keep checking back all month long to see all the other amazing designs.