"The Jule Box": July 2011

Saturday, July 30, 2011

"Victorian Garden Topiary" project!

Hey guys!!

I'm sharing a fun project with you....I really love this one you guys..it was so much fun, especially the part where I got to glue tons and tons and flowers to it!!! I didn't want that part to end.....I'm ready for another one!

This project is something I had in mind before I was invited to guest design for Wild Orchid Crafts! When I accepted, this topiary project was even more exciting to make!!! I love Wild Orchid Crafts flowers...but they have loads more of yummy stuff for all kinds of projects!! Lace, trims, seam binding, ribbon, charms, german glass glitter, buttons, sprays and on and on and on!!!!

I have a list of WOC supplies at the end of this post if you would like to order some of the same flowers I used in this project!

Here are some pics!!

*Wild Orchid Crafts list of supplies: ( http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com )
     -White cotton lace, #LA-00053
     -White pearl sprays, #WD-00001
     -Seam binding "Cameo Beige", #SB-00003
     -Seam binding "Tulip Pink", #SB-00014
     -Skeleton leaves "Natural", #LL-00003
     -"Small Flat Gardenia" deep ivory, #FS-00221
     -"Stem Gardenia" yellow, #FS-00107
     -"Cherry Blossom" white, #FS-00029
     -"Carnations" earth tone pk, #FS-00275
     -"Carnations" mixed green pk, #FS-00274
     -"Hybrid Tea Roses" cream, #FS-00338
     -"Hybrid Tea Roses" deep red, FS-00343
     -"Tea Roses" lt burgundy/crm, #FM-00411
     -"Classic Sweet Roses" 2 tone champagne pink, #FS-00446
     -"Trellis Roses" white, #FS-00485
     -"Wild Roses" cream, #FM-00370
     -"Aster Daisy" ivory, #FS-00070
     -"Gypsophila" ivory, #FS-00211
     -Filigree Antique Gold "Butterfly", #JW-00014

Also used: Lindys Stamp Gang Starburst sprays, Tattered Angels Glimmer mists, Paper punches, and from Craft Warehouse:Terracotta pot, green floral bricks, Ivy branches to cut apart, white styrofoam cone, Floral Moss Mat (16x18). Acrylic paint, burlap, Pink Paislee's "Butterfly Garden".

I hope you enjoyed the pics! I made a video showing this project and then a 2 part tutorial on how to assemble it! I will share the 1st video introducing it and then the links to the 2 part tutorial! If you make your own, please share with me! I really would love to see others creations!!:)

Intro vid:

Video tutorial #1

Video tutorial #2

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Pom-Pom Flower Tutorial!

Hello bloggers!!

I wanted to also share this with those of you who are not "youtubers". I made these little cute and fluffy flowers I call "Pom-Poms"! I have just a few pics below, but I will share the video on here as well.

Along with these, I made these little banner type trim using the basic Pom-Pom way of stitching! So I hope you like these!

Pics:

Ruffled Trim:

I really love these and I hope you like them too!! So, just sharing them! Thanks:)

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Projects Using Authentique's "Uncommon"!

Hello everyone!

I have 3 projects to share with you all and it's using a new paper company, they are Authentique and the line I played with is called "Uncommon". A beautiful distressed pink line!! They have others that are just as beautiful at their website here. I got this beautiful girly pink papers with flowers and stripes and stamps and damask and polka dots...so many cool greys and creams in this line as well! Videos at the end of this post where I share what I did with each project, Thanks for stopping in!

This was my very first DT assignment from the Craft Warehouse. I can't wait til the next:) (some pics were taken outside when the sun was shining!! :) )

My first project is a 12x12 layout:

My 2nd project is a card!:

My 3rd project assignment is a 12x12 LO. It was challenging but I like the way it turned out! (some pics were taken outside!) :

Details on what I did to create these projects are explained on my 2 videos below! Thanks so much for stopping in and I hope that I have inspired you in some way! Enjoy!

Video #1:

Video #2:

If you have any questions about anything on these projects please let me know by leaving me a comment with your email address so I can respond. Thanks again!

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Time for a giveaway!

Hello all!!

My friend Ms Shauniece and I are hosting a giveaway! Listen to the video for what you can win!

Shauniece Cooks channel

Accucut Cupcake die cut pics and sale details here

Thanks for watching!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Clearanced and Discontinued section!!

Hi all!!

Welcome to my clearance section! Items in this post will range from 5-50% off the suggested retail price... depends on what it is and how new it was. Let me know if you have any questions!

The shipping fees are always invoiced separately to you. Once it's paid, your items will be shipped to you! Your invoice will be sent to the email address linked to the paypal account you used to make your purchase. (Please read the shop policy at the top of my blog in the navigation bar)

Notice that if you had stuff in your cart and as you went to pay for it some of the items dropped this means that it was sold out and you may or may not get a "sold out" notice. I will do my best to keep up with removing the items that are no longer available.

Have any questions, please let me know! Thanks so much!

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~Websters Pages "Story Tellers" Alpha 12x12 sheet, retails for $5,
Now at 40% off!! These are awesome for titling your layouts, mini albums and in some sizes even cards! Each sheet has 1 set of large letters measuring at approximately 1" and smaller and the other 3 are approximately 1/2" and smaller!!

"Country Estate"
*SOLD OUT*

Below, "Hollywood Vogue"
**SOLD OUT**

Below, "Ladies and Gents"

~Webster's Pages embellishments (1 in stock), "Fabric Tickets" from the Let's Celebrate collection! (Retail $3.50)

~Webster's Pages~ embellishments, from the "Sparklers" collection,
(Retail $5)

~Fancy Pants~ "Off To School" 6x6 paper pad! I have 1 too many of these:) Such cute images and great now that school is around the corner again!!! LoL:) Retails for $6.00

~Graphic 45, Hampton Art- "Ladies' Diary" set #1

(Retail $10)

~WRMK Cutting Tools, "Circle Cutter" Blades, 5 refill blades
(Retail $3)

~Maya Road- Mini Chipboard set "Autumn"
(Retail $3.70)

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Check back another time for other goodies! :)

~US and International customers welcome!!! For international orders, please allow extra time for the shipping invoice. Please read "Store Policies" located at the top of my blog in the navigation bar.

**Shipping is billed Separately**

Thanks!

*If you have any questions please email me (address link in the upper left of my blog). Depending on the order volume, I will email your shipping invoice normally within 24 hours after I receive an order, depending on volume of orders.

Thanks so much for your support!