Hello, June!

Hello, everyone! Thank you for stopping by Gel-a-tins today!Can you believe that it is the first day of June? Already? So that means BBQs, beach fun and Father's Day. Yep, that's right, Father's Day is a few weeks away! So there is no better time to start creating that special card for that special man in your life!

Today I am going to show you another CAS card. I find it had to make masculine cards, so it is easier (for me) to create a clean and simple card.

Using the fanastic Cheveron-tastic Stamp set, here is the card I created:

I was debating on adding a splash of color, but decided against it. Starting with a solid white cardstock, I created a A2 size card. With the leftover cardstock, I decided to create a window-effect (with a circle diecut) to place up top of the front. Before adhering the window, I stamped several lines using a stamp from the Cheveron-tastic set. (I choose to do 1 color, but would look awesome to do in a variety of colors...such as in a rainbow!) I added the simple sentiment to the window cardstock. Using 3D dots, I attached the window to the card.

Once again, thank you for stopping by Gel-a-tins! Be sure to stop by on a regular basis to see an awesome variety of projects that our DT creates! We aim to inspire!

Have a great day!

Jessi P.

Gel-atins Stamp Set - Cheveron-tastic

Other Supplies:
Mohawk Cardstock
Spellbinders Circle Die Cut
Paper Studio Black Ink
Studio G Stamp

Make It Count!

Last week, I came across a color challenge that was drop-dead stunning! Black and white with a hint of mustard yellow.  I didn't have time to create a card before the deadline, but finally got around to it!  I also entered this card into the Paper Crafts Gallery Idol (crossing fingers...)! The theme is encouragement.

Here is my latest creation:

I decided to stamp a background of gerber daisies (using two different sizes). I highlighted one using a mustard cardstock.  (A simple button added to the center of the flower.)  I framed the background with mustard and black layers. Stamping the sentiment off-centered and use a corner punch on one corner.

Supplies:
Mohawk Cardstock
Stampabilities Daisy Stamps
Recollection Sentiment Stamp
Paper Studios Black Ink
Basic Grey Button
DCWV Cardstock Pad (Black and Mustard Yellow)

Also playing along with the following challenges:
Perfect Sentiment - Anything Goes
365 Cards - Day 90 Layered

SGC: Dying to Diecut!

I am so excited to reveal the latest challenge at Southern Girls Challenge! Who doesn't love using diecuts? Anyone? Hello...

So I thought this challenge would be too easy for me and wanted to spice it up some for myself. Give myself a challenge! I am mainly a cardmaker! I has done layouts before, but I am not that comfortable with creating them! So I wanted to challenge my self to make a layout using diecuts! Here is my layout:

It might be hard to see, but I used a Spellbinder diecut to cut out the quote. I also used Spellbinders Triangles and pre-made diecut stickers (scallop borders and tab).

I really like the technique of spraying/dripping paint spots throughout the project. However, I should have practiced before I actually did it to the layout. I made a mistake and was disappointed with the outcome. So I used a oval diecut and cut out paper to place over the mistake. I really liked how the layout turned out before that flub. Not so much after. But I learned a lesson and I will now try things out before I put it on the final product! Please note that fellow scrapbook beginners!

So do you have a collection of diecuts you are dying to use? Dust them off and create! Once you are done please share them HERE! Great prizes can be won! 

Need some inspiration? Please check out the fellow SGC design team for some wonderful and fun projects!

Thanks for stopping by! I am off the create!

Supplies:
Cosmo Cricket - Garden Variety Collection
Spellbinders - Pendants, Label 8, Lacey Ovals
Recollection brads
Twine
Misc Quote Sticker
Studio Calico Diecut Stickers
Arcylic Paint

Honey, I Miss You!

Thank you for stopping by Gel-a-tins today! Today I would like to share with you a card I created with the Honey Bear Set.

The flowers in the Honey Bear Set were screaming for me to color them. Knowing that I am at beginner's level when it comes to using markers, I opted to break out my chalks and use them to create the flower scene. Using VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, I stamped the image 3 times onto cream cardstock. Using one chalk color at a time, I started to color the scene. Once the coloring was complete, I used a large die-cut to create the tag. Adding the "Miss You" sentiment from the Honey Bear Set to finalize the tag.

For the final touches, I used a woodgrain embossing folder to create the backdrop of the card.  Deciding the card needed a pop of a brighter color, I added a strip of a reddish-pink. Topped it off with a button and raffeta ribbon.

Once again thank you for stopping by! Please take a look around the blog! Our DT has been sharing some amazing projects that will hopefully inspire your creative!

Jessi P.

 Kissin' Krafts

Supplies Used:

Honey Bear Stamp Set - Gel-a-tins

Other:

Echo Park This & That Papers

Inkadinkadoo Chalks

VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

Paper Studio Embossing Folder

Misc. Button and Ribbon

My first project for Gel-a-tins!

Today is my first project post for Gel-a-tins! Please stop by HERE to check out their blog!

Here is my post:

Hello, everyone! Thank you for stopping by Gel-a-tins today! This is Jessi here and today is my first post as a Gel-a-tina! **Happy dance**

When I first saw the Honey Bear stamp set, the creative wheel started to turn! So many ideas flowing! Which one to pick? Which one to pick? I couldn't pick just one, but here is the creation I will share today:



Had to have the bear pop off the card!



And I loved the bear too much to use him just once, so I added him to the inside of the card with the rest of the sentiment.



As you will probably learn about me, I like to fussy-cut! So when I saw this cute bear, that was the first thing I did. The rest of the card went from there. To showcase the bear, I used die-cuts to create a "window" for the bear. (Using the scraps for the inside of the card, don't want to waste any paper, right!) Once the papers were attached, it was time for the sentiment! And as the finishing touch, the bottom corners were rounded using a corner punch.

Gel-a-tins Stamp Set:
Honey Bear (Bear and Sentiment)

Other Supplies:
Recollection Kraft Cardstock
October Afternoon and Lily Bee Designs Papers
Spellbinders: Circle and Lacey Circle Die-cuts
Paper Studio Brown Ink
Corner Punch
Popdots

Thank you for stopping by Gel-a-tins!

I am off to create! Have a great day!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!

Happy Friday, all!  Wow, what a week it has been! Things are just so crazy around here! But I'm not complaining, it is Friday, which means...IT'S THE WEEKEND!  And even better Mother's Day Weekend! (Yes, I said weekend, because we all know we deserve more than 1 day!)

I cranked out so many cards this week. I finally have time to see down and share a couple with you!  So in honor of Mother's Day, here are the cards I made for my grandmothers.  Clean and simple, my favorite cards to make!

Here they are:

Using the Sew Cute Collection from My Little Shoebox, I made a simple background for the cardboard sticker dress forms.  To add that little extra something, I added some Trendy Twine around the waist of the forms. 

Supplies:

Recollection Kraft Cardstock

My Little Shoebox - Sew Cute

Trendy Twine - Sky Blue and Strawberry Cupcake

Studio G - Clear Stamp

Paper Studio Brown Ink

Thank you for stopping by today! I would like to extend a big Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Please stop by on Monday for my first post with Gel-a-tins!

Playing along with the following challenges:

The Pink Elephant - All about Mom
Top Tip Tuesday - Clean and Simple
Celebrate the Occasion - Mother's Day

Gel-a-tins Introduction Day

Getting to know Jessica P.

My name is Jessica Pascarella. I have been living in Texas for 10 years. I am a SAHM of 3 wonderful kids. My wonderful husband, is my biggest supporter. I credit my grandmother for introducing me to cardmaking. She has been creating her own cards for years. Due to her inspiration, I jumped in the papercrafting world around 8-9 years ago.  My main love is cards, but have started to expand into scrapbooking and altered items. My biggest "addiction" is stamps. I love the number of ways you can use stamps, the techniques seem to be endless!  Feel free to stop by to see my latest creations : Kissin' Krafts. I am truly excited to be a part of the Gel-a-tins Design Team! I hope to inspire you as much as I know I will be inspired by you.

I'm a Guest Designer at The Paper Variety!!!

What a great day! Wondering why? Two reasons. Today is my birthday AND I am excited about my guest designer spot over at The Paper Variety!  If you have never heard of this challenge blog, you MUST check them out. Their challenges are always awesome!  The current challenge it to make handmade flowers on you papercraft project. Yes, I said project! They accept cards, layouts, altered items, pretty much any project that involves paper!

So when I found out the challenge was to make a handmade flower, I sort of panicked!  I enjoy making flowers. My biggest challenge is the lack of tools that are needed to make those awesome flowers you see everywhere.  I pretty much have a few punches that I can use.

So here is my card creation with a handmade flower:

and a close up

Supplies:

Mohawk Cardstock

American Crafts Papers -

Martha Stewart Balloon punch

Fiskars Small Circle punch

Hobby Lobby Ribbon

Basic Grey Button

My Little Shoebox Chipboard Alphas

My attempt was to make a flower that looked like the flowers in the paper.  I used a balloon punch for the larger petals and a small circle punch for the smaller petals. I sprayed all the pieces with a little water to make it easier to curl the paper.  Once the paper was somewhat dry I adhered the pieces together to form the flower.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Please make sure to check out The Paper Variety! I cannot wait to see the flowers that you all create.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day! I am off to create!

Are you ready to 'Get your girly on"?

I am excited to reveal my first project for Southern Girls Challenge!  The new Team Lou is starting off with a bang! Are you ready to "Get Your Girly On"? If so, please join us for the latest SGC challenge! Check out their blog HERE to view our wonderful sponsors and prizes! Also don't forget to link up your projects!

Here is my "Girly" project using a image from DTs Arts:

Supplies:

Recollection Kraft Cardstock

October Afternoon - Modern Homemaker

DTs Art Digi Stamp

Studio G Stamps

Recollection Brads

When I saw this image I knew right away that I was going to use it to make my niece's birthday card! I am not much of a colorer, so I paper-pieced the image using a variety of papers.

Please check out the other DT projects for some awesome inspiration on the Southern Girls Challenge Blog! Cannot wait to see the projects you create for this challenge!

Thanks, Pocketchange!

Just wanted to share with everyone some fun news!  My blog has been featured on "Best of the Web" on the blog Pocketchange! This is a wonderful lifestyle blog full of amazing tips and variety of information from Arts & Crafts, Home, Fashion, Babies and more!

Please stop by and take a look around the Tip Center!

Thanks again Pocketchange for featuring me as part of your "Best of the Web" series!

A simple card to share and an amazing announcement!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! Is your house full have chocolates and other candy, that you wish were not there? (I ask that while snacking on Reese's peanut butter eggs. This is not the right time to be doing Weight Watchers!)

So what should I share with you first...card or announcement, announcement or card?

Let's start with...

The amazing announcement that I screamed like a little girl about...

I am one of the next Gel-a-tinas!

I am joining this awesome Gel-a-tins Design Team starting in May!  If you are not familiar with this stamp company, please check them out HERE and their blog HERE!!!!

And finally, the simple card I made:

Supplies:

Paper Studios Textured Cardstock - Pecan

Basic Grey - Piccadily

Bazzill Textured Cardstock - Parakeet

Hobby Lobby Ribbon - Red

Recollections 3D Butterfly Sticker

Spellbinders - Lacey Ovals

Recollection Brads

Studio G Stamp

Paper Studio Brown Ink

Adhesive

Thank you for stopping by! Off to clean house and then more creating time!



Playing along with the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenge- Spring in the Air (butterfly)

The Pink Elephant - Flowers

Wags n Whiskers - Flowers

Spring is in the air!

Who else loves this time of year? Spring, how I love thee...and miss thee! Spring lasts all but what seems like a day here in Texas. Temps already near 90 degrees and the humidity that makes it not pleasant to be outside! I usually have a few days that I can open all the windows and air-out the house, but not this year!  But if that is the worst thing I can complain about, then life is good and I will now shut my mouth!

I came across one of Jillibean Soup's new collections--Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup--and had to buy it!  I love the softness of the colors, PERFECT for Spring!

Here is the card I made (well, one of the cards) using this cute collection:

Supplies:

Recollection Kraft Cardstock

Jillibean Soup - Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup

EK Success Border Punch - Notebook

Fiskars Large Tag Punch

Studio G Stamp

Paper Studio Ink

Pop-dots

I showed my husband this card and he asked if it was a Mother's Day card. It never crossed my mind that the saying would be great for that occassion! Is it not amazing what another pair of eyes will see...let alone a male's ;)

Hope everyone has a great day and finds some time to craft!

Playing along with the following challenges:

Pile It On- Create a Scene
Little Darlings Challenge - Outside
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes - Easter

It has been fun Cardabilities!

I am sad to say that this is my last post for Cardabilities!  Karan creates wonderful sketches that are awesome to work with! I cannot wait to see the future sketches!

Here is the sketch for this week:

And once I again, I created with kraft!

Supplies:

Recollection Kraft Cardstock

Jillibean Soup - Coconut Lime Soup Collection

Spellbinders - Scallop Circles Die cut

Studio G Stamp

Paper Studio Ink

Marker

Pop-dots

I am lin love with Kraft, Jillibean and Pop-dots...why not use them ALL in one card!  I loved creating the "window" on a card. Will have to do again!  Wantd a simple card, got a simple card!

Make sure to check out Cardabilities for more inspiration! 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! Who else is enjoying the Spring temps???

Great news to share!!!!

I am so excited to be sharing this news with everyone! 

Starting in April, I will start my term with a wonderful challenge site!

Southern Girls Challenge

Please stop by and check out all the talented ladies!

They have some wonderful challenges coming up!  More about soon!

Have a great day, everyone!

My last DT posting with Perfect Sentiment...

Happy Wednesday, ya'll! (Why did I just put ya'll??? Don't know, but it will stay!)

Being Wednesday, it is time for another challenge at Perfect Sentiment!  This week's challenge is to make a card based off the provided sketch, also including a sentiment of congratulations.

Here is the sketch for this week's inspiration:

Please check out Perfect Sentiment HERE for information about this week's sponspor!

Here is my take of the sketch (I decided to flip it):

Supplies:

Mohawk Cardstock

Pebbles - Fresh Goods Collection

Jillibean Coconut Lime Soup

Recollection Yellow Cardstock

Fiskars Circle Punches

Martha Stewart Balloon Punch

Spellinders Die Cut

Ditto Stamps

American Crafts Ink

Michael's Ribbon

Misc. Button

It has been awhile since I have made my own flower embellishment and when I saw this sketch I knew it was time for me to break out my punches!  It took me some time to arrange the pieces, but I am happy with the outcome!

 

 

I want to thank the wonderful ladies at the Perfect Sentiment for this fun opportunity!  I wish everyone good luck in what I know is a promising future for this great team.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday and is able to find some time to create!  Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Stop by later today for an exciting announcement!

Also playing along with the following:
Make It Monday Weekly Link Party
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Back with another Perfect Sentiment Challenge!

So it has been a few weeks of stress, madness, relaxation, and relief (kids are back in school)! It seems like it has been ages since I have been in the blogger world. Let's see if I remember how to do this?!?!

Since it is Wednesday, it means there is a new challenge at The Perfect Sentiment! This week's challenge is to make a card with the sentiment of "Thanks" using the technique of distressing.  (Any form of distressing is allowed.)

We have a great sponsor this week-- Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps

This week's randomly selected winner will receive a $10 Store Voucher use in their store! How great is that?

Here is my creation for the "Thanks" card using distressing:

There are a number of distressing techniques that can be used. I choose to ink the edges of the Spellbinders die cut to make the "aged" look to match the distressed looking paper.

Supplies:

Recollection Kraft Cardstock

Paper Studios Pattern Papers

Fiskars Butterfly Punch
Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals

Stampabilities Thanks Stamp

Hobby Lobby Ribbon

Paper Studios Brown Ink

Popdots

At a recent trip to my local Hobby Lobby, I found that they have added some new papers to their paper aisle! What amazing designs they have to offer, the ideas started to flow!

Please stop by the other Perfect Sentiment Design Team Members for amazing inspiration!

Jennipher
Sami

Abby

Jan

Jessica (me)
Karen
Maggie
Sassy
Tabitha

Theresa

Guest Designer
Cheryl

So during part of my haitus from blogging, my husband had a business conference in NYC. Because I was in a major need of a vacation, I tagged along! This was my first trip to the Big Apple and it was AWESOME! I cannot wait to go again!  Here are a couple of pictures:

Times Square

NYSE _Wall Street

Well I hope everyone has a great day and finds some time to create!

Also playing along with the following challenges:

Use Your Stuff - Anything Goes

Love to Create Challenge- Anything Goes

Pile It On - Up in the Air

Frosted Designs - Things with Wings