home Facebook My Shop Current Challenge Videos Current Winners Ask Jo

Friday, September 30, 2016

Dreamcatching a new release with Little Blue Button Stamps!

This is my 2nd Post today...

Little Blue Button Stamps




Hello sweet friends! 
Welcome to another Fun Friday! I hope you had a wonderful week and hopefully ready to get a jump start on gathering fun ideas and inspiration for all your crafty projects this weekend! With that being said, let's get right to it!!!

New October Release
Ya know, I say this every release that comes out but this release is awesome! You have to check out October's new release. Again, there is something there for everyone! And I couldn't wait to work with this sweet image, Dreamcatcher 3. 

So I decided to make a few note cards for a friend who is having a ladies spa and rejuvenation day. She is inviting just a couple of her friends to a day spa and I though this image was perfect! What better thing to do than to get that massage and relax for awhile while daydreaming! This dreamcatcher is perfect for calm, peace and tranquility.


These cards are very CAS and I love how they turned out! The image was printed onto some Canson watercolor paper and colored in using my Kuretake clean color real brush markers. I wanted the feathers to have an ombre look to them so I chose 2 colors from each color family to work with. The wording above the image,
"love, peace, calm" is the exact reason why I thought this would be perfect for my friend's spa day. I mounted the image onto a color coordinating piece of cardstock and adhered that to a 4x4 white card base. I left the insides blank as my friend will be filling them out to send to her lady friends. Here are some close ups and on some of them, the watercolor went outside the lines a lil bit but that is okay to me because that just shows that this is handmade. :)
  
   



Please make sure to stop by the Little Blue Button Stamps Blog to see what my design team sisters have created for you and to see the other new digital stamps from October's new release. If you want to purchase "Dreamcatcher 3" or any other stamp you may have been eyeing up, just go visit the LBBS Store.  Thank you so much for stopping by today and have a great weekend!!! 



FFC #158 "Cut it up" With a Twist!


Hello sweet friends!
Welcome to another Fun~day Friday Challenge!!

 This week's Challenge:

"Cut it up with a twist...get out your die cutting machines and die cut away! We are also looking to see you use Paper Piecing to Create a card, layout or project of your choice!"

Our Sponsors this week are:
Robyn's Fetish
  The winner will win 3 digital 
images of their choice from the Robyn's Fetish Shop!

AND

Bugaboo Stamps
The winner will win 7 digital
 images of their choice from the
  Bugaboo online store!
 So make sure to play along this week~


    Starts: Friday, Sept. 30th 12:00AM

   Ends:  Friday,  Oct. 07th     6:00PM
(Eastern time)

Now let's see what the FFC Design Team has created for this Challenge:

TEAM A


Tina 




What do you need to do to enter?
Challenge Rules

1. Please post a direct link to your card/project post that includes your challenge,
using the linky tool below.

2. Be sure to include a link back to our challenge

3. THREE entries per person and you must post a separate blog post for each entry.

4. All entries must be NEW and created for the current challenge.

5. You may combine with other challenges as long as you link back to us in your post.

 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirements
Will not be eligible for top 3 or random wins (optional from sponsors prizes)
Any random wins will only be mailed within the US and Canada only.
You have until October 7th by 6:00PM (eastern) time to link up.
All winners will be announced during the week of October 10th.
Have fun and we look forward to seeing what you create!
Until next time, enjoy life's blessings~
Thanks for stopping by!



Thursday, September 29, 2016

Are you a "No-reply" blogger?

Hello Friends,
  Have you ever gotten a sweet comment on your blog through your email and wanted to reply but when you went to reply, it said, "noreply-comment@blogger.com"? Pretty annoying right? There has been so many times that I go to reply to someone who has left me a sweet comment, and I just cannot because their email is not linked to their blogger account. Well to my surprise, I received a sweet email from a crafty friend Nancy from the Nickel Nook who said the exact same thing to me! She had said that I was a "no-reply blogger" because she had tried to reply to a message I left her on her blog and she couldn't reply. But thankfully, her and I do email occasionally, so she had my email to contact me. She gave me this website address Quiltville and told me to follow the instructions there. Well I did! Now people are able to respond to me when I leave them a comment! I didn't even know that I was a "no-reply blogger" and you may not know either.

I decided to pass this helpful information on to all of you so that way you can follow these instructions too. At the very least, you should follow the instructions just to see if you are a "no-reply blogger". There could be people out there that have tried to thank you for a comment you left but couldn't reach you. It is definitely worth checking out and if you are indeed a "no-reply blogger", I highly suggest following the instructions and fixing the problem. I am so happy that I did and very thankful to my friend Nancy for bringing this to my attention. So thank you my friend!

I hope this helps many of you! I hope you are all having a very happy and crafty day!

Until next time, Enjoy life's blessings~

Monday, September 26, 2016

Jo's Scrap Shack DT Call~





Hello friends! 
Well the time has come once again! I am looking to add at least 4 new designers to the awesome team that I am proud to work with every week. Most of the designers on my team have been with me for 2 & 3 years now and we have formed a little family. There is nothing as precious as the friendships we form in this industry.

 Have you been wanting to be on a design team but never try out because you think that your work is not "good" enough? I know that many of you are sitting there answering this question with a "yes, thats me"! I am looking for designers who are not afraid to take a leap and will just dive right on in, feet first! No need to be worried or judgmental on your work. Let me be the judge of that! If you want to be on my design team, take the leap and let me see what you have! Now keep in mind, I am simple and very laid back. I welcome ALL levels of crafters to try out and I want you to know that ALL levels of crafters have the same advantage of being chosen. I am not going to single out "friends" or people that are "popular" for my design team. I play fair and here is what I am looking for in you first.....

  1. You must have a huge passion for crafting! :)
  2. You have to be outgoing, down to earth, sociable, creative, enthusiastic and human! :)
  3.  You should not be afraid to ask questions :)
  4. Lastly, you should always look to have fun :)

If you have all four of those things...
 then here is what I want you to do. 
TRY OUT!! Yes GUYS are welcome!!

Design Team Responsibilities:

1. You will need to have an active blog 


2. You will need to create 2 projects per month. During special occasions and blog hops, you may be required to do an extra project or two for that month. 



3. You will need to advertise on social media for all upcoming challenges, blog hops and guest design spotlights when asked.
 ( Social Media platform preferred is Facebook)


4. You will be required to join our private DT Yahoo Group. If you do not have a Yahoo ID, you will be required to create one.

5. The term will be for 6 months and will run from October 21, 2016 to April 14, 2017. At the end of the 6 month term, you will have the opportunity to stay on should you choose to. If you do plan 
to leave after your six months, I need a heads up at least one month prior to your term's end. 

What you will receive in return:
1. You will receive an array of digital stamps and cut files from many different companies in the industry.

2. You will receive more exposure on your blog, which will lead to more followers and friends 

3. You will receive an organized Yahoo Group to find all challenge information, links, sponsor information & friendly chat with your DT sisters/brothers.

4. You will receive the opportunity to be entered into all giveaways

5. You will build up an amazing assortment of digital stamps from some of your favorite companies, that you can use over and over again in your own projects

6. You will have opportunities to be in the designer spotlight

7. Lastly, you will build beautiful friendships with a great group of designers that will be working alongside you

How to apply:

 DT Call submissions deadline: October14, 2016 (11:59pm EST)

1. Please create 1 new project specifically for this DT Call and make sure to post about it on your blog, and link back to this blog. 
2. Your project should be a reflection of who you are and what your style is. That is what I am looking for, personality and style. If you are great at creating shabby chic, then submit shabby chic and so on.  Show me what makes YOU stand out. What is your passion????
Your project can be:
   A. a card (shaker, step, gatefold, gift card)     
B. a scrapbook layout or project life spread
         C. a mixed media project (canvas, art journal, 3D)
      D. an altered piece of art or home decor item
3. Along with your submission, please include:
A. Your full name 
B. your email address
C. Your blog address
D. Your favorite type of craft to make
E. A photo of yourself 
F. A short bio about yourself and why you want to be on this team

4. Email your submissions to:
Josscrapshack@gmail.com 

5. Only 1 submission entry per person

Once I choose the DT members, I will notify you by email so please make sure that you give me a current email address in your submission.
I will announce the 2016-2017 Design Team on October 19th.
The new DT girls/guys will start their term on October 28th, 2016.

I cannot wait to see your awesome projects!!!
 You have plenty of time to get crafty and ALL levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
GOOD LUCK!!!

Winners FFC #156 announced~


Hi there friends...
We have the Top 3's and winners from Fun~day Friday
challenge #156! Are you one of them lucky ones???

Our TOP 3 winners from  FFC #156
 "Anything Goes":


                             #24-----> Lou Sims
                             #27-----> All kinds of crafty
                             #35-----> Patty's Kreativ seite


 And now our winner of these 3 images


 from:
My Besties! Sherri Baldy Designs
 #10 Paperesse

 And now our winner of the $12 gift voucher from:
Di's Digis
 #59 KT Fit Kitty

 
All Winners & Top 3's Please email me at:
Joann6274 at gmail dot com!
You will have 2 weeks to claim your prizes!

  
Well my friends that is all I have for today. I hope you have a great day! Thanks for stopping by and until next time.... Enjoy life's blessings~
  


Friday, September 23, 2016

FFC #157 "Anything Goes"


Hello sweet friends!
 Welcome to another Fun-day Friday challenge!!

 This week's Challenge:
"Anything Goes"
Create a card, layout or
 project of your choice!

Our Sponsors this week are:
Sami Stamps
  The winner will win a $12 gift voucher to the Sami Stamps Shop!

AND
Little Blue Button Stamps
The winner will win 4 digital stamps of their choice from the LBBS Store!
 So make sure to play along this week~


    Starts: Friday, Sept. 23rd   12:00AM

Ends:  Friday, Sept. 30th   6:00PM
(Eastern time)

Now let's see what the FFC Design Team has created for this Challenge:
TEAM B


Joyce 

AJ 





What do you need to do to enter?
Challenge Rules

1. Please post a direct link to your card/project post that includes your challenge,
using the linky tool below.

2. Be sure to include a link back to our challenge

3. THREE entries per person and you must post a separate blog post for each entry.

4. All entries must be NEW and created for the current challenge.

5. You may combine with other challenges as long as you link back to us in your post.

 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirements
Will not be eligible for top 3 or random wins (optional from sponsors prizes)
Any random wins will only be mailed within the US and Canada only.
You have until Sept. 30th by 6:00PM (eastern) time to link up.
All winners will be announced during the week of Oct. 03rd.
Have fun and we look forward to seeing what you create!
Until next time, enjoy life's blessings~
Thanks for stopping by!



Monday, September 19, 2016

Winners FFC #155 announced~


Hi there friends...
We have the Top 3's and winners from Fun~day Friday
challenge #155! Are you one of them lucky ones???

Our TOP 3 winners from  FFC #155
 "321 Challenge":


                             #04-----> SewPaperPaint
                             #06-----> Hussena
                             #08-----> Zubmomi


 And now our winner of the 7 digital stamps (winner's choice) from:
Bugaboo Stamps
 #03 Melissa Sunshine HB

 And now our winner of 4 digital stamps (winner's choice) from:
Little Blue Button Stamps
 #12 Desire Fourie

 
All Winners & Top 3's Please email me at:
Joann6274 at gmail dot com!
You will have 2 weeks to claim your prizes!

  
Well my friends that is all I have for today. I hope you have a great day! Thanks for stopping by and until next time.... Enjoy life's blessings~
  


Friday, September 16, 2016

FFC #156 "Anything Goes"~


Hello sweet friends!
Welcome to another Fun~day Friday Challenge!!

 This week's Challenge:
"Anything Goes"
Create a card, layout or 
project of your choice!

Our Sponsors this week are:

  The winner will win these adorable images below!

AND
Di's Digis
The winner will win a $12 voucher to the Di's online shop!
 So make sure to play along this week~


    Starts: Friday, Sept. 16th 12:00AM

   Ends:  Friday, Sept. 23rd    6:00PM
(Eastern time)

Now let's see what the FFC Design Team has created for this Challenge:

TEAM A


Tina 





What do you need to do to enter?
Challenge Rules

1. Please post a direct link to your card/project post that includes your challenge,
using the linky tool below.

2. Be sure to include a link back to our challenge

3. THREE entries per person and you must post a separate blog post for each entry.

4. All entries must be NEW and created for the current challenge.

5. You may combine with other challenges as long as you link back to us in your post.

 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirements
Will not be eligible for top 3 or random wins (optional from sponsors prizes)
Any random wins will only be mailed within the US and Canada only.
You have until Sept. 23rd by 6:00PM (eastern) time to link up.
All winners will be announced during the week of Sept. 26th.
Have fun and we look forward to seeing what you create!
Until next time, enjoy life's blessings~
Thanks for stopping by!