Julie Akinina – Taniesa Vlasak

You “Shine”!

Published on February 25, 2015February 25, 2015 by TaniesaLeave a comment

Hi Crafty Friends!

I hope your having a great week. Today our DT member, Julie, is sharing a layout all about herself! How often do we forget about documenting us because we are so busy documenting our family and friends? Take a look at her fabulous layout!

Hi! Today I’ll show you my new LO about me!)

Not long time I found these photos in my box-with-old-photos and decided to create the Layout with kraft background.

I added one more colour and made the LO using only brown-kraft, pink and white colours.

I USED this glitter Shine Flair button

I hope you enjoied my project

Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day!

You definately “Shine” Julie! Thank you for sharing with us!

Happy Crafting!

TCP’s Sketchy Blog Hop

Published on February 16, 2015 by Taniesa4 Comments

Welcome to another TCP blog hop!

Today our creative team will be sharing with you their take on a sketch created by our very own designer, Treasa!

This is the fantastic sketch she created for us:

How would you like to win a “Year of Flair?” There are two ways to win! Enter both ways to improve your chances! First, Leave a little love on each of the designer’s blogs as you hop along. Every comment gets you an entry into the drawing for the flair. Second, Participate by creating your own take on our sketch and link us in the comments to your photo (Can be posted on your blog, Flickr, Photobucket, Etc…) It can be any type of project, however the sketch inspires YOU. International friends are welcome to participate as well! You have until Wednesday Feb. 25th to enter. Winner will be announced on TCP’s blog on Friday Feb.27th

Winner will receive 12 monthly sets of TCP flair valued at over $50.00

On with the hop!

First up is Alicia!

If you get lost along the way here is the order of the hop.

Don’t forget to comment on the TCP blog too!

Happy Hopping!!

Cute Cookbook Idea!

Published on February 12, 2015February 12, 2015 by Taniesa3 Comments

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today we have designer, Julia on our blog, sharing an adorable diy cookbook journal. Check it out!

Hi!)

Today I’m here to share with you my new project for The Crafty Pickle Blog

I created brown and a little bit vintage cook book.

At first it was a simple notebook with beautiful pages which I covered with fabric and some embellishments.

I USED the Flair from this beautiful Coffe Themed button Flair set

Here is what it looks like inside:

If you are inspired and want to make your own cook book, I can advice you this gorgeous Cozy Fall button flair set!

Do you see this cute “baking queen” flair in the left corner?

It’s absolutely perfect for cooking projects and I think I’ll make my next cookbook using this flair!

Thank you for stopping by and have a good day!)

Thanks Julia! I would of never of thought to have a cookbook notebook like this but it is such a great idea!

Have a great Thursday everyone!

Happy Crafting!

Cute camera accent greeting card

Published on January 22, 2015January 22, 2015 by Taniesa2 Comments

Hi fellow crafters!

Today we have designer, Julie, up on the blog with this adorable card she made. Accented with some TCP camera flair. Take a look!

Hi!

Here is my Card for The Crafty Pickle Today!

The colours are neutral and the golden stars add some joyfulness to this card.

This card is absolutely universal, you can give it as a present to the boy or to the girl)

The title says “For you ..” that’s why this card is for any holiday!

Here is the flair that I used for this card.

It cames from Vintage Camera button Flair set

There are 4 different beautiful cameras in the Set!) I love it, I think I have used it all yet.

The Camera in this card can symbolize the hobby or the profession of the person, so it can be a perfect present for the photographers!

Thank you for stopping by, I hope my card inspired you!

Have a good day!

Thanks Julie!!! Love the foil accents too!

Happy Crafting!

Gift Layout: Smile

Published on January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 by Taniesa3 Comments

Happy Monday Everyone!

Today designer, Julie, has a gift layout she made for her friend, up on the blog. Take a look!

Hi!

Today I want to Show my LO for The Crafty Pickle

I made it as a present to one girl and I think it will look pretty cool in wooden frame on the wall.

I USED One Flair from the everyday photo button Flair set
I think this set is gorgeout and it is amazingly universal and usefull!
You CAN Match it with the paper and embelishments of Any Colour and Theme!

Here are the close-ups:

Thank you and good luck!))

Thanks, Julie. I love the idea of gifting a framed layout to a friend. What a great valentine gift this would make too!

Happy Crafting!

Have a cup of coffee…

Published on December 8, 2014December 8, 2014 by Taniesa3 Comments

Happy Monday everyone!

Today designer Julie is showing us how to make some ADORABLE coffee themed cards. Check them out!

Hi!

Today I want to share with you my coffee cards with Cute flairs from The Crafty Picke shop!

To create These cards I USED The Coffee themed button Flair set

And there will be a little tutorial at the end of the post.

The first one:

Close-ups:

The second one:

Close-ups:

These cards are not so simple, they are aromatized.

The first one smells coffee, and the second one smells Nutella!)

mmm … so delicious!

Here are the photo how to make the aromatized card:

I hope it will be usefull!)

Unfortunately the Intertet can not express the magic smell of these cards,

but belive me, it’s wonderfull!)

Thank for stopping by and have a nice day!

What a beautiful and clever idea! Thanks so much for sharing Julie!

Happy Crafting

Bring on the Polar Bears!

Published on November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 by Taniesa3 Comments

Hi Everyone!

Today, design team member Julie has some great inspiration using the adorable Polar Bear Holiday stamp set from Close To My Heart! Take a look!

Hello!

Today had to show a series of CAS-cards that I made for The Crafty Pickle .

Next will be a lot of pictures and a little bit of English text, which gives me difficulty, still) Happy viewing and winter CAS-inspiration!

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Hello!

Today I want to show you my winter card series with the cutest polar bears!

I USED the Polar Bear Holiday Stamp set from Close To My Heart Shop

These stamps are very good and these bears are absolutely gorgeous!

For my first card I used the bear on the sledge. I coloured the scarf with watercolor pencils, stamped the sentiment inside of the card and made a round window to see it. I love the beautiful golden stars – it’s a perfect little accent.

For the second card I made the background using the snowflake stamp from the set. Little tiny snowflake looks great! I also create the snowdrifts and embossed it. I think that the bear wearing hood is my favorite!

And my third card has silver heat embossing. Snowflakes looks very beautiful, especially in the sunshine. Here, I coloured the bear’s sweaters using Distress Ink and water.

I hope this helps you get in a wintry holiday mood!

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That’s all for today, I hope you enjoyed my card series)

Have a nice day!

-Julie

Thanks Julie. I love those cute little polar bears and your cards are absolutely adorable!

Dont forget our blog hop is still going on now until Friday (tomorrow)! Check out the post HERE to hop along and win some prizes!

Happy Crafting!

TCP’s First Blog Hop!!!

Published on November 17, 2014 by Taniesa8 Comments

Welcome to The Crafty Pickle blog hop!

Today our creative team will be sharing with you ideas on using Flair, Sequins, Close To My Heart stamps, and more.

Make sure you leave a comment on each blog as you hop along for extra chances at winning some fabulous prizes. You have until Friday November 21st to comment and winners will be announced on Monday November 24th!

First Prize: $25 Gift Certificate to The Crafty Pickle etsy shop

Second Prize: $15 Gift Certificate to my Close To My Heart store

Third Prize: $10 Gift Certificate to The Crafty Pickle etsy Shop

Prepare to be inspired by our awesome, creative crafty pickle team!

First up is Alicia!

If you get lost along the way here is the order of the hop.

Then back to The Crafty Pickle blog to leave your final comment!

Happy Hopping!

Design Team Closeup: Julie Akinina and Kristin Fougeron

Published on November 10, 2014 by TaniesaLeave a comment

Happy Monday Pickle Pals!

I am back to introduce you to two of our new designers!

Julie Akinina

You can find Julie’s blog HERE.

My name is Julia, I’m 23 and I’m from Russia. I have been scrapbooking for about three years. At the begining I did only greeting cards, but now I enjoy making Layouts, mini-albums, and other scrapbook projects. I was designing for different russian Challenge Blogs. I like to watch at my progress and I want to develope my skills more and more. I think my style is bright, clean and light… with a little bit of splashes ( though my first projects at the beginning of my fascination with scrapbooking were in vintage style) Last year I became a big fan of the CAS style in cardmaking. I’m so excited to be the part of the Crafty Pickle Design Team and I’m ready to create many interesting projects and share it with people!

Kristin Fougeron

You can find Kristin’s blog HERE.

I’m married to my hubby of twenty five years, I have two rowdy boys ages 8 and 16 years old and I love to read other peoples blogs, go on adventures, pin stuff on pinterest, cook, craft, and am a reality show junkie. I ‘m a sucker for a little romance or a sappy chick flick. I would say my scrapbooking style would be “organized chaos”. And this hobby has become a way for me to connect with others, express myself, preserve memories and relax with my friends

I will be back tomorrow to introduce you to more talented ladies!

Happy Crafting!