JLH Designs

Upcoming Classes

2012-02-01T06:29:00.004-05:00

Hi everybody,
I can't believe it's been so long since my last post. Here are pictures of my upcoming classes at Hobby Lobby.

I am teaching two classes, one is a card class while the other is a scrapbooking class. Both will be taught at my new location, the Hobby Lobby out at the beach.
Here is a link for their class schedule. Simply click on the day of the rubberstamping or scrapbooking classes to get all the info.
I hope everyone has a great day and we'll talk soon, Take care,
Hobby Lobby Class Schedule

Cute Inspiration

2011-10-07T06:42:00.002-04:00

Hi all,
I'm so glad it's Friday, not only because I have the entire weekend off, but I'm going out of town to a scrapbooking retreat with a good friend. Can't wait to get crafting, so to start us off, here is my latest creation...

This little one is from 2Cute Rubberstamps and I actually broke out my colored pencils and Gamsol to color him in. It was a little tricky due to the fact that I used a digital image from my computer, so I had to try and keep the image from smearing when I used the Gamsol.
The flowers are from Prima, buttons from Hero Arts and the saying is actually a seal from the wedding section at Hobby Lobby. Gotta love when you come across these little treasures! LOL
Hope you all have a great weekend and take care,
Jodie

Happy Friday

2011-09-23T07:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone,
I just got back from the Intermediate Copic Certification Workshop in Orlando, and it was awesome. Not only did I learn a bunch of great techniques, it was wonderful to do crafting and be surrounded by great talent all day long. I'll be posting some pics later on in the weekend, but for now...

Here is my sample using 2Cute Rubber Stamps. This card is doing double duty today, as I am also participating in a blog hop, being hosted by Scrapping Everyday Miracles. They are hosting the blog hop for 2 days, so be sure and head to the blog to start and get a look at all the amazing creations.

The paper is from Stampin' Up and the image was colored in with Copic markers. The added bling is from Michaels and the photo corners are from Ecstasy Crafts.
Hope you enjoy the card and have a wonderful weekend.
Take care - Jodie

Been Too Long

2011-09-09T06:44:00.006-04:00

Wow, I can't believe it's been over a month since my last post...where has the time gone. I am SO looking forward to the weekend, first one off in a month! Here is one of the cards that I've been working on...

This little one is one of my favorites from 2Cute Rubberstamps.I've used him on a few different cards, just changing the color scheme to match my occasion. I colored him in with Copic markers, what else! LOL Then I added some dimension...
by adding mini pearls to simulate sprinkles, then cut out part of the image and raise it up to give a 3D effect, then finally...

I added my absolute favorite embellishment, Class A Peels photo corners. The metallic shimmer just adds that little extra something.
Now for those of you in the Jacksonville area, don't forget about the Scrapbooking Convention that is going on this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10. I'm hoping to head there today before work, so maybe I'll see a few of you there.
Have a great Friday and Happy Crafting - Take care, Jodie

Hello Wednesday!!!

2011-08-03T07:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning everybody,
Hope your day is starting off well. I'm heading into work later, but I just had to post my latest creation. This is an image from 2Cute Rubber Stamps, their digital collection.

I colored him in with Copic markers, then printed out a second copy of the image and colored in only the ball of yarn. I raised that up and of course added Stickles to give it pizzazz!!!

The little embellishments are from a pack of buttons that I found. I cut off the button shanks and added them to the card with Glue Dots. The metal saying is from Lasting Impressions, and the glitter dots, well honestly, your guess is as good as mine LOL. I found them in a stash of stuff, in a drawer, and don't laugh you know you all have that same drawer! LOL
Don't forget to participate in the latest 2Cute Challenge where you could win free stuff, plus they are having a Design Team Call. This is a great group of ladies to work with and Heidi, the owner is amazing.
Hope everyone has a great day and happy crafting - Jodie

Happy 4th of July Weekend

2011-07-03T08:50:00.003-04:00

Good morning everyone,
I trust everyone is enjoying this holiday weekend. I just wanted to post one of my latest creations...

These little guys from 2Cute Rubber Stamps were colored in with Copic markers, Wild Orchid flowers were added, plus I had to put on a bit of Distress Stickles Rock Candy, and the paper is from a paper pack put out by K&Company.
I also wanted to mention that 2Cute Rubber Stamps has a Challenge going on that you will want to participate in. Heidi is great and her designs are adorable.
I hope everyone has a great weekend, take care,
Jodie

Versatility of Digital Stamps

2011-06-18T05:27:00.005-04:00

Good morning everyone,
It seems I've been MIA lately but I've got a few projects in the works, so stay tuned for more ideas to come.
I have been a fan of digital stamps for a while now, so I thought I'd share some of the advantages of owning these digital gems.
One company I've been involved with is 2Cute Rubber Stamps. I've used one of their images here to create this ATC...

Once purchased you simply download the image and it's yours to use. With digital stamps you can resize them to fit any project. Here I made Crabby small so that he would fit onto an ATC.
Also you can change the color and quantity...

I resized the image even smaller, changed the color and copy and pasted him multiple times to create my own background paper! This is a fun & easy way to cor-ordinate your projects.
2Cute Rubber Stamps is hosting a challengeof Anything But a Card. This means that your project can be anything other than a greeting card. My entry is this ATC. Here is another 3D view...

After I colored in the image with Copic markers, I added shells then put Stickles Glitter glue onto them for added pizzazz.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and get crafty!!!

Bling, bling and More bling

2011-05-11T09:18:00.005-04:00

Good morning everyone,
Made it back from my scrapbooking retreat and it was a blast. I can't believe how much I actually got done. Of course the fact that I pre-planned my work doesn't have anything to do with it! LOL
Here is one of the cards I created over this past weekend...

This little cutie was made with Mermaid and Friends. She was colored in with Copic markers and I wanted to enter her into a challenge so...

I blinged her out. I added Stickles Glitter Glue to the image to add punch, then I punched out photo corners and added Art Institute Glitter to them. But I couldn't stop there - LOL

For the final touch I added a string of pearls down the side, because let's face it, every girl should have pearls.
The challenge is from The Sisterhood of Crafters and it has to do with Bling, Bling and more bling!! Right up my alley.
Hope you all have a great Wednesday and don't be shy, I'd love to hear from you.
Take care - Jodie

It's Saturday...

2011-05-07T06:30:00.000-04:00

Good morning all,
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far and that you're creative juices are flowing in full force.
As I mentioned yesterday, here is my card for the 2Cute Rubber Stamps Celebration Challenge.

This pair is ubercute and adorable. The image is a digital stamp called Cute Cherry Wedding and can be found in the 2Cute Etsy Digital Stamp store. Of course I couldn't just stop at coloring in the image with Copic markers so....

I pop dotted up the bowtie and flouwer, then added glitter for extra punch. The paper is handmade Washi paper, which I love, and the embellishments are Dewdrops.
Please enjoy and have a fabulous weekend.
Take care - Jodie

Happy National Scrapbooking Day Weekend

2011-05-06T06:49:00.001-04:00

Good morning everybody,
I hope everyone is going to find time to be creative this weekend in celebration of National Scrapbooking Day.
2Cute Rubber Stamps is hosting a fun challenge, Celebrations. It is super easy to join, so why not have some fun?!
I'm off to a scrapbooking event with a good friend of mine and we're leaving today. I'm still trying to get organized and for those of you who know me, that's no surprise that I've left everything till the last moment! :-)
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and be sure and drop by tomorrow to check out my card for the challenge.
I'll post pictures of my projects that I will hopefully get done over the next few days...fngers crossed!!
Take care - Jodie

Friends & Fun

2011-04-29T09:57:00.005-04:00

Well as we near the end of April, I wanted to created a card that reminded me of spring and summer. Nothing says summer, at least to me, like ice cream cones!!!

This image is called Artic Friends, which is one of the older digital stamps from 2Cute Rubberstamps. I colored in the image with Copic markers, but added a bit of flare with my newest tool...

This is a wax sealing tool that I bought at my local Hobby Lobby, and yes of course it was with a 40% off coupon - LOL. I melted the wax, then stamped the image into it with the stamp that comes with the kit. There are 5 images in total.

I then added glitter for the finishing touch, and voila, my card is done. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and happy crafting!!! - Jodie

Easter bunny is hopping away!

2011-04-22T06:30:00.000-04:00

Good morning folks,
It's been a busy little while for me. My crafting gene has had to take a back seat to the living of life, but now I'm back and fired up to start crafting.
Here is my latest creation using 2Cute Digital Image. Heidi is a great designer and her images are adorable. She offers a great selection in both cling rubber and digital stamps, so be sure and check out her Etsy store.

We all know that I love the bling, but with this card I decided to go ALL out. I used glitter, beads, and pearls. The image was colored in with Copic markers and Art Institute glitter. My poor little fur babies were walking around with this stuff for days!LOL The dies are from Spellbinder and I just love their new labels and shapes!
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend and have a creative day!
Take care - Jodie

Happy Valentines

2011-02-05T07:30:00.000-05:00

Good morning all,
Hope you are enjoying this cool weather. For those of you who know me, you all know that these temperatures are working for me, colder would be even better! LOL
Heidi, who is owner of 2 Cute Rubber Stamps is having a Valentine challenge, at her blog. You will for sure want to check it out, her designs are wonderful. Here is my card...

I wanted the image to pop, so the card was created with a "white on white" type of thing. I created texture and interest, but simply used white cardstock, mounted onto a white base.
The little guy was colored in using Copic markers, then I added more detail with Stickles glitter glue and gems. Hope everyone has a great weekend, and we'll talk soon!

Happy 2011 Everyone

2011-01-10T19:30:00.003-05:00

I hope that you all had a healthy and happy holiday season. Now that the stress of Christmas is over, hopefully we all can get back to some fun and crafting.
I know it's been awhile since my last post, but one of my new year resolutions is to update my blog more than once every never!LOL
Stay tuned for my creative ideas and hopefully you are going to enjoy the new blog look.
Have a wonderful Monday everyone and take care...

Happy Nov. 15th - MOJO165

2010-11-15T13:27:00.000-05:00

Hard to believe that November is now officially half over. Where is the time going? Since as many of you know my family is in Canada, so I have to start my Christmas shopping ASAP.
Of course this doesn't mean I don't take time out to create a card or two...

I made this simple card, not only for my design team committments at 2 Cute RubberStamps, but also for the weekly Mojo Monday challenge. I really wanted the image to stand out, so I kept the card pretty basic.
Hope you are all having a great Monday!
Take care - Jodie

Upcoming Card Class

2010-11-10T07:29:00.000-05:00

Good morning everyone,
I've been up since the wee hours but I'm finally done my samples for my upcoming class at Hobby Lobby.
Here are the pictures of the samples....

and...

The class times are
Friday, Nov. 12, 6pm-8pm and Monday, Nov. 22, 2pm-4pm
The class fee is $25 and you will create 8 cards.
Please contact me at least 24 hours before the class so that I have time to prepare the kits.
Have a great Wednesday and I look forward to hearing from you.

Halloween is Almost Here - MOJO162

2010-10-25T09:12:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone,
I trust that you all had a great weekend. Mine was sort of busy, trying to get the house cleaned and organized for our company coming on the weekend. Rob's lifelong friend, John, is coming for the weekend, so needless to say I'll be a golf widow!LOL
Here is my latest creation using 2 Cute Rubber Stamps...

I thought I'd try doing a square card this time. The paper is from scraps that I had lying around, and of course I colored him in with Copic markers. The little gems in the corners are DewDrops and the saying is an AMuse rubberstamp. The main image is from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps, who just happen to be having a challenge going on. Definitely drop by and check it out. Heidi, the owner, offers a free digital stamp to use, so even if you don't have any of hers at the moment, you can still play along.
Also, this card is being used in another challenge for Mojo Monday. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Take care - Jodie

Challenge Time at 2 Cute Rubber Stamps

2010-10-11T15:00:00.000-04:00

Hard to believe that we are about half way through October already! I also wanted to wish my family and all my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving today! Here is the latest challenge from one of the companies that I'm on the Design Team for, 2 Cute Rubber Stamps...

So, everyone loves freebies and a good challenge- today we have both for you!

First, you can download your free digi stamp here!

Then, create something FAB and link it up at the bottom of the post!

It's that easy!

On Sunday the 31st- ONE of the entries will be randomly selected to win a

FREE rubber stamp from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps!

If the above link isn't working, simply go to 2 CuteRubberStamps blog and download the freebie image. Needless to say Heidi has outdone herself again with another super cute image. Here is my card, using said image...

I paperpieced the image (great thing about digital stamps, you just put the print paper in your printer and voila...super easy paperpiecing!) I then colored in parts of the images with my Copic markers, added ribbon, flowers, nailheads and punches, then stamped the saying on the front!

Hope everyone joins the challenge and has a wonderful Canadian Thanksgiving! LOL

Can't believe it's October!!!

2010-10-04T09:17:00.000-04:00

I'm ashamed to say that I hadn't realized how long it had been since I posted. A good friend of mine, Jane, (Hi Jane!) said that she hadn't seen a post from me in awhile. Little did I know how LONG that while had been LOL.
Here is my creation for today...

The image is from 2Cute Rubber Stamps. Heidi is an amazing artist with very cute and versatile images.
The paper is from KaiserCraft, an Australin based company. I colored in the images with my Copic markers, and finally the embellishments are Dewdrops.
I hope you all have a wonderful day, and expect to hear from me more often. Oh and I have to post a picture of our lastest addition to our animal kingdom...

Her name is Aurora and she was found in a friend's garage at 5 weeks old. She's about 8 weeks old now and a BUNDLE of energy. Our other little treasures are tolerating her at the moment, both of our other cats are senior citizens and can't believe what this little firecracker is.
Aurora is the sweetest thing and she is a welcome addition to our family!

Insomnia

2010-08-24T03:25:00.000-04:00

There is nothing like a bout of insomnia to get the old creative juices flowing! LOL. I hope everyone's week has started off well. It's 3:30am and of course I can't sleep, so I thought I'd post my entry into the 2CuteRubberStamps Challenge.

The nice thing about this challenge is that they offer you a free digi stamp to use, there's no need to go out and buy extra stuff, but of course once you see all these adorable images, you will HAVE to have them all! LOL
This little guy was colored in with Copic markers BV00, BV02, and BV04.

I then added a charm with a few pearl topped pins to the ribbon for added interest. I also used Stickles glitter glue on the top of the cupcake, because let's face it there's nothing that says cupcake, like sparkles!
Enjoy the rest of your day and don't forget to leave a comment or two, they are much appreciated!

2010-08-17T07:47:00.000-04:00

I can't believe we are past the half way point in August, where is the time going? Here is a card that I did for my weekly post to 2CuteRubberstamps...

I colored in the little guy with Copic markers, then added a bit of glitz with a Sakura Stardust Pen. I also embossed some of the cardstock using a Cuttlebug embossing folder, then did a little sanding so that the embossed areas show through.
Now onto other news, if you've enjoyed the 2CuteRubberStamps images, you are in luck. Just read the rest of this post...

Hi everyone! We are having a Design Team Call!

Call will go from today 8/17- until 8/31

If you want to be a part of 2 Cute Design Team, now is the time to apply!!

Responsibilities:

**One post each week with a project using 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. (These posts can be prescheduled as far in advance as you like to work!) 3 month term.

**Participation in 2 monthly challenges. (Always know ahead of time!)

**Frequent mentioning of 2 Cute on your blog or messageboard.

**Comment on challenge entries!

What you get:

**Access to ALL the 2 Cute Rubber Stamp designs in digi form- FREE!

**Design Team Discount on any stamps you want to buy in rubber form!

**Input, opinions, and first looks at new stamp designs!

**Great DT experience without any Hassle or Unrealistic obligations!

We just like to create and have fun!!

How to apply:

*You need to send your basic info- Name, Email, Blog Addy, State to

sammyejo@62cards.com

*Please attach 3 pictures of your favorite work featuring stamping of course.

You do no have to use 2 Cute Stamps, but if you have them we would love to see them!

*We encourage you to join in our next challenge that goes live on the 24th using a FREE 2 Cute stamp we will give away. ( You do not have to participate to apply though.)

PLEASE help us get the word out! Post on your blogs and messageboards! We want to give everyone a chance! Thanks!!!

My latest creation...

2010-08-02T20:14:00.000-04:00

So a few of my friends are already getting started on their Halloween cards, and this got me to thinking. Since the fall is my favourite season, why not start making a few fall inspired cards. Here is the first one...

The paper is from a Basic Grey line, Eerie, and the stamp is from a clear set put out by Inkadinkado in 2009. The pearls were originaly white, but using the Copic Marker Airbrush system, I colored them to fit my project.

The background of the image and saying were also created using the Airbrush system.
Now these cards are also doing double duty, as I have entered them into the following contests...
Simon Says Challenge and
Mojo Monday Blog. If you haven't been to Challenge or sketch blogs I highly recommend it. Not only do they provide great inspiration for your projects, but often them can offer a starting point when suffering those creative blocks.

Congrats To Winner Number...

2010-08-02T11:08:00.000-04:00

Three, yup that's right JayEm, you won the blog candy. Congratulations! I'll be emailing you for your address later today so that I can mail out your goodies.
Here is my posting for today...

This little guy is a digital stamp from the company, 2CuteRubberStamps. Heidi is great and the service can't be beat.
So, as far as construction goes, I colored in the little guy with my Copic Markers, and I used only cardstock for the paper. But as you all know me, I had to jazz it up, so I broke out my Cuttlebug folders and added pizzaz that way.
I hope you enjoy the card and can take away a little bit of inspiration from it.
Happy Monday!

Bombshell Hop

2010-07-28T08:03:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone,
I hope your Wednesday is starting off well. It's July 28th and that means that it's time for the monthly blog hop with Bombshell Stamps. Here is my entry for "She's a Firecracker"...

The theme was red, white and blue, or military, or something to do with a firecracker. I used a Navy theme, colored her in with Copic markers, then added my embellishments.
The strip of anchor paper, I made using the anchor that comes with the set, then simply stamped to make my own print paper.
Now don't forget to hop on over to the other ladies in the hop...
Kas
Katie
Kathie
Cheryl
Steph
Meredith
Alison
Danielle
Keely
Angie
Laura
Kelli
Nicole

Have a great day, and don't forget to leave a comment. I really appreciate them all!

Welcome One and All

2010-07-15T08:10:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone,
Here is the beginning of my new blog, JLH Designs. I've been wanting to start fresh, and this seemed like a great way to do that.
I will still be having the same inspirational creations ( at least that's what I'm telling myself! LOL) plus I'm going to offer monthly blog candy to all the wonderful folks who leave comments or become followers.
So with that being said, let's get the party started...

Here is what I'm offering this month. All you have to do is leave a comment at the end of this post, plus if you become a follower, you will get an extra entry into the drawing.
I will hold the drawing on August 1st, and don't forget to leave your email address in the comment section so that if you win I can contact you for your address.
Take care everyone and have a great Thursday!