Friday's Executive Reveal from Jan !!

Hi Everyone ! Jan here today for the Friday Executive Reveal.

I am currently on vacation, traveling to Reno, then across California to the Redwoods, and north up the California/Oregon coast. Living in Oregon, I am so fortunate to have such beauty close at hand !

But now, on to today's reveal.


I used a sketch based on Tracy's post of 3/5/11. I had liked the card design so much I copied the sketch, to keep for a later date, and today looks like the day ! I didn't look back at Tracy's post until after I was done, just so it wouldn't be a copy - it is amazing how different projects turn out with the same sketch, isn't it !

Still time to link up your spectacular submissions - we don't close until Sunday at 9pm (Eastern US.) Hope to see you there !

Rolled Flower Tutorial with Jennifer

Welcome to Thursday's Tutorial at Papercraft Star with Jennifer

I know you're probably wondering what Jennifer is going to show you using a roll of tinsel, a scrap bin, and two pairs of scissors, right? These simple tools are all you need to make some lovely, rolled flowers. Quick and easy without expensive dies!

To start, you'll need something round with a 1.5-2" diameter (that's where the tinsel roll comes in!) to trace circles on your paper.


Once you've got your circles traced, take some scissors and cut them out. I like to use a scallop scissor for one type and a straight-edge scissor for the other. I'm sure you could probably use pinking or other shaped scissors for a lot of different looks!
Don't worry if your circles aren't perfectly round or exactly on the tracing - the lines are really just a guide.
Cut the circles into spirals and start rolling the flowers from the outside in.

Glue the bottom of the flowers with some quick-dry adhesive or if the glue takes a bit longer to dry, use some of these great clamping forceps. I have 3 pair in my craft room and love them!

Follow the same process for the straight-edge scissor flower.

Finish them off any way you'd like - I personally like pearls but I've seen little stamen on some and I'd imagine rhinestones would be pretty, too.

I hope you give it a try - I know you'll like the results!

Thanks for joining us today for Jennifer's tutorial.  Don't forget you still have plenty of time to join our challenge for this week... for details, click here.

Challenge 44: Simon Says Use Your Own Sketch

Welcome to Challenge 44 at Papercraft Star: Where Simon Says to Find Your Own Sketch to create a card or layout!

This Month's Grand Prize Sponsor:

This Week's Prize Sponsor is: Catherine Pooler

For the prize this week, Catherine is giving a free 2 week membership to StampNation. What is StampNation? It is the premier community for you to share your love of paper crafting in a positive upbeat, intimate environment. StampNation is the place for you to gain knowledge and inspiration! Membership benefits include: exclusive video tutorials every month, challenges to inspire your creativity an extensive card and project gallery featuring over 3000 samples sorted by stamp set and category! And more! For more information about StampNation, click here. To visit Catherine’s Blog for daily inspiration, Click Here.

Design Team Reveal

Guest Designer: Catherine Pooler

Our Guest Designer, Catherine Pooler created this pretty and colorful card using new Stampin' Up products from the Stampin' Up mini catalog that premiered on May 1 and a Sketch from Clean and Simple Stamping, that you can find at this link. 



Jennifer

Jennifer used a sketch from Claire Brennan to make this card for a very special cause. To see more about both the sketch artist and the cause, head over to her blog!



Tracy

 Tracy chose a Bev Rochester sketch for her card this week.  She colored the sweet Sarah Kay stamped image with Copic Markers and used some beautiful K and Company papers.

Angi

Angi loves to work with sketches and used the fun one over at Sassy Lil' Sketches for the challenge. This fun page is of her daughter's "Movie Theater" Birthday party. To see more of the fun elements that Angi used be sure to visit her at Cokie Pop Paper.



Kim

Kim found her inspiration to create her card from a recent sketch over at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge blog. Using a dark thread stitch, trim and a bit of distressing, Kim found a way to create a soft and shabby design for a simple greeting card. You can find a list of supplies to re-create this card over at Kim's blog. 

C

C found her sketch inspiration this week from I {heart} Sketches and from the absolutely beautiful weather she has enjoyed all weekend. She used some fun paper scraps from Scenic Route and a fun tree from a set by Hampton Arts to create this cheery card for spring!

Winner of Challenge 43 and April Grand Prize

Good morning! Today we have 2 winners to announce, Challenge 43 and the April Grand Prize. Let's start out with Challenge 43.


The winner of Challenge 43 will receive our People's Choice Award button.
And the winner is.........Liliana of Windsor Card Diaries! Let's take another look at her adorable card,

Congratulations Liliana! Please send us and email so we can get the award to you.


Now, let's get on to the April Grand Prize. Every time you entered a challenge during the month (including the last one of March because I messed it up in March..lol) you were entered to the drawing for the Grand Prize. This month our Grand Prize winner will receive a gift voucher to The Scrapbooking Cottage !!!
At The Scrapbooking Cottage we carry a variety of products to meet all your paper crafting needs. Our desire is to carry the newest products for you at great prices. We pride ourselves in outstanding customer service and fast shipping. All orders over $25.00 receive FREE SHIPPING (anywhere in the U.S.)



Our winner is..........Heather of Heather's Coffee Break!
Congratulations Heather!! Please send us an email to claim your prize. 


Thank you to everyone who participated in challenges during the month of April! Come back tomorrow for the opening of the first Challenge of May.

Voting for Challenge 43 has begun!