Monthly Archives: October 2009

Puttin on the Glitz

Posted on October 3, 2009 | 12 comments

I’m back again! World Card Making is a super busy day you know! This is my card for a challenge I’m hosting on the CLASSroom. Hope you’ll join us as there is a new challenge every hour. Don’t worry…you have a couple days to complete them and you’ll be glad you did. Ellen has to be one of the sweetest, most generous people I know. Check out the challenge here as she has some incredible giveaways today. Not just on my post but on others as well! Hope you can play along.

Glitzy Trees

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If you missed my earlier post…I have a stamp set giveaway for make sure you scroll down. Also…check out Every Thing Creative for a free sample sheet of our Printables.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
Julia

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Posted in Card Designs, Ellen Hutson LLC projects

A Very Merry World Card Making Day!

Posted on October 3, 2009 | 84 comments

Happy World Card Making Day! It’s finally here and there is a LOT going on! I’ve been in the holiday card making mood so I have a couple holiday cards featuring Printables to share with you today. Make sure you read all the deets so that you don’t miss out on any of the giveaways!

Merry Carolers

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I used one of my new Printables on this card design. It’s called Christmas Carolers.The file comes as 3″ x 4.25″ and that’s what I’ve printed it out as here.  I was rummaging around in my cardstock drawer the other day for some papers to print on when I had a light bulb moment. How would images look printed on the textured Bazzill Basics paper? As you can see above, the image printed beautifully and I love the very subtle texture it adds to the image. It looks just like a cardstock embellishment die cut that you might buy at your local scrapbook store. If you like smaller images, you can easily resize it when printing and end up with a little journaling card/ATC sized image. The best thing about these files is that they can be printed over and over again. Wouldn’t that be great for Christmas cards or other occasions that you create a lot of cards for?

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This design uses Webster’s Pages papers & trim, Bazzill Basics cardstock, American Crafts chipboard letters, Prima Galaxy Stars and my sewing machine.

My second project features another Printable…this time Christmas Chapel which is one of the Printables on the free WCD sheet from every thing creative. Make sure you stop by today to say hi, see how to use the Printables and get your WCD sample sheet.

Christmas Village

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On this card design, I stamped the sentiment using the Vintage Christmas Expressions stamp set and then added in some glitter with a two-way glue pen to add some sparkle. I was bouncing to find that this image matched up with the new Eskimo Kisses Paper Pad by Basic Grey. I’d been wanting to find some time to dive into it and yay…it worked.

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Quick Tip: Look for different papers that you can print on and try them out. You never know how they’ll look until you try it!

So…. while we’re in the WCD celebrating mood!… I have some rubber to share today. Anyone like rubber stamps? I have my two latest stamp set releases, Sew Special and Bracket Block to share with a lucky winner today.

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For a chance to win both stamps, simply comment on this post before 9 am EST Monday morning. I’ll draw a winner using a random number generator and announce it on Monday morning. Sound fun?!

 Thanks for joining me for World Card Making Day!

Julia

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Posted in Card Designs, etc. every thing creative

Customizing Your Stash

Posted on October 2, 2009 | 7 comments

Do you have a stash of paper that you’d like to add a little kick to? I have another place for you to hop to today. Whew! It’s been a busy week! Today I’m excited to be a Guest Designer at Scrapbook News& Review. If  you’re interested in different ways to customize your patterned paper, be sure to come check it out. I’ve written a tutorial with lots of fun ideas for making what you have look like that expensive specialty paper. The kind that is oh so gorgeous but a little hard on the wallet. Here’s the link…

Make sure you read to the end of the post as I have lots of info you don’t want to miss!

Cousins

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Here’s a peek at a few shots of a layout I created for this tutorial. I’ve used two of the customizing paper concepts both of them sparkly and shiny. Unfortunately you’re going to have to use your imagination a little as the light was poor the day I took these photos. They look awesome in person…you’ll just have to trust me. The last picture you can see the detail the best. The glittered bird and floral accents on that darling Webster’s Pages mini page and the stickle accents on the blue floral graphic paper. And yes, I’m still addicted to those Zva Crystals! 🙂

A few other notes….

  • Don’t forget World Card Making Day is tomorrow!
  • You might have noticed I’m not in the CLASSroom today. I know it’s Friday but tomorrow is WCD and Ellen has some fabulous plans up her sleeve. I hope you’ll join us in the CLASSroom for a full day of fun.
  • Ellen Hutson LLC has a fabulous WCD sale going on right now. It ends tonight so if you have the need for some new goodies, new Copics, new papers, new….  🙂 check out the details here!
  • Stop back here at Belle Papier! I’ll have a little something here. 🙂 Don’t miss it!
  • We’re up and running at etc. every thing creative! Thanks everyone who stopped by to see what we’re up to and thanks so much for the kind words of encouragement. They mean a LOT! Becky’s written a fabulous tutorial on a really fun printable idea here. As for tomorrow, WCD, let’s just say you need to come visit and try us out.
  • Moxie Fab World’s Cath is touring the USA today with some fabulous designs and links and more chances to comment and win. My sweet friend Becky Olsen is one of the featured designers so be sure to leave her some love!And hey! Cath picked Becky’s design using my Christmas Chapel Printable as Becky’s design on the MFW blog. How cool is that?!

Have a fabulous Friday!

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Around the Card Making World from Canada

Posted on October 1, 2009 | 163 comments

Hello from Ontario, Canada! I’m excited that World Card Making Day is just two days away! Saturday October the third. I’m been counting down this week and getting some things created to celebrate. Fall has definitely arrived here and we’ve pulled out coats and sweaters. I think we may even need mittens soon! The cooler weather brings more time indoors and what a perfect time to celebrate card making. Especially since Christmas is really not as far off as we think!

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I’m really excited to be part of the Moxie Fab World, World Tour of Card Making! When Cath asked me to be part of it as one of the stops on the Canadian tour, you can’t imagine how thrilled I was. I’ve been looking forward to World Card Making day for weeks and weeks and this is icing on the cake. I hope you’ll join me hopping to each of the featured Canadian blogs. Take the time to comment on this blog post and Moxie Fab World for a chance to win some awesome prizes by

Upsy Daisy Designs, Fontwerks, Making Memories, K&Company, and Papertrey Ink. While you’re at MFW, check out the links to the other featured designers and comment on their posts for an ever greater chance of winning! Cath will be drawing a winner from all of the comments on these blogs combined and will post it next Tuesday at MFW.

So how are you planning to spend World Cardmaking Day? At your craft table, getting inspiration on-line, joining a crop or event? I’ll be spending some time with my family, some at my crafting desk and a lot right here. I love how the internet makes the world a much smaller place. I hope you’ll join me on this blog for some inspiration and fun. I have lots to share. 🙂

If you’re looking for ideas for WCD, make sure you stop by the World Card Making Day site. It’s chock full of inspiration, it’s a place to share your designs and have some fun. Of course, the opportunity of being eligible to win some fabulous goodies from Paper Crafts Connection and Moxie Fab World, just makes it even better. If you like contests and would love to be published in March/April 2010 issue of Paper Crafts Magazine, make sure you check out the details here.

Now here’s my card to share with you today. Actually…I couldn’t decide so there’s actually two. 🙂 One fresh and simple, the other vintage and a little more going on. I love both styles.

Hi

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For this card, I was playing around with some new Maya Road envelopes and some fun embellishments. i love a pink and orange color combo.

Tweet Wishes

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I’m crazy for all things Jenni Bowlin these days and here’s a fun little card using some sanded and stitched elements.

Want to do still more blog touring? Check out the WCD Blog Tour and get a coupon for 25% off your purchase at the PC on-line store.

Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to leave a comment and have a beautiful day!

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