fresh. by jess: January 2022

Thursday, 27 January 2022

Creative Knockouts Challenge #437 & A Health Update

Hello crafty friends!

Well, I decided I needed some excitement in my life (other than my new cancer journey! LOL) so I decided to rejoin the girls over at Creative Knockouts! I always love the team there and I'm so happy to be back.

Yes - I used the big "C" word there - I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in December 2021 and am taking 2022 to heal me up! That means, no working outside the home....BUT, that also means more craft time. I will share a bit here and there with my journey - but just know that I have an amazing medical team and I know I will kick cancer to the curb. :)

So enough of that talk - let's talk crafty stuff!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge #437. Our theme this week is "Die Cuts & Punches" and our sponsor is SheepSki Designs.

The image I used is Bob Image No 60 - he's so cute!

Here is what I created:

I used a simple heart punch to add extra popped up hearts around Bob. Such a simple, yet effective addition!

I hope to see you at the challenge. Challenges are a great way to bust out of a creative funk - or just to have fun and maybe win a prize or two!

Until next time,

Jess

Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #456

Hello friends!

This week I'm playing with the Smitten Paper Pack from Close to My Heart! I love how cute the colors all work together. The happy little bee from the coordinating stamp set just makes me smile - and I think we all need more things to smile about these days!

I've been playing along with the sketches from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for quite a long time now. I love how sketches can give you an awesome jumping off point - no matter what paper pack you are using. Here is this week's sketch:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson.

I hope you will come and play along with us! If you would love to create with any of the products I shared today, please know that I am an Close to My Heart Maker and would LOVE to help you out! You can check out my website HERE or reach out for product recommendations, online card classes, scrapbooking classes and more!

I would also love to have you as a VIP Customer. If you would like more information, just ask!

See you next time!

Jess

Supplies:

Paper: Smitten Paper Pack
Cardstock: Smitten Coordinating Cardstock

Stamp Set: Smitten Stamp + Thin Cuts

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Ink: Raspberry, Black Intense
Embellishments: Black & White Dots (Z3314)

Other: Card Bases

Tuesday, 4 January 2022

Happy New Year & AHSC #454

Hello friends!

Long time, no see!!! I’m back with all new 2022 ideas and ready to share! I have plenty of stories to tell (stay tuned!) and lots of crafty plans. We shall see how many I can stick to, but I'm really excited! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are staying healthy.

How cute is this little mouse?

I've been playing along with the sketches from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for years now and I’m excited to be back on the team. Here is this week’s sketch:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson.

For this card, I played with an older paper pack called “Feels Like Home”. The colors are so pretty!

The stamp set I used is this Month’s Stamp of the Month - Sweet Little Things! So cute 🥰 Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $25.75 for just $6.75—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $60 or more in Close To My Heart products. This month’s set is only available January 1–31.