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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!

Happy Thanksgiving: Card by Carrie Bryant

Published on November 14, 2014November 14, 2014 by Taniesa3 Comments

Hi Carrie here to share with you a Thanksgiving card I made for my In-laws.

I created this card using the Thankful Heart stamp set from CTMH. I love that I could use my watercolors to bring the fall colors of the leaves to life in this set. The sentiment is perfect for Thanksgiving too.

I am in love with the Sweater Weather collection by Simple Stories.
I think this great stamp set coordinates perfectly with this collection. The fall mix sequins from TheCraftyPickle are a perfect accent to complete my card.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I wish you and yours a Blessed Holiday season filled with Thankful hearts.

Carrie

Thanks Carrie, I just love that stamp set and your card is just adorable!

Make sure to stop by this Monday for our FIRST blog hop and of course lots of prizes!

Have a great weekend everyone!

It’s PSL season!

Published on November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 by Taniesa3 Comments

Hi there, its Treasa here today to share a Project Life card that I made using some of the new Autumn sequin mix in The Crafty Pickle shop and a new flair badge that Taniesa created for wonderful fall season. I must confess that I absolutely love the fall, mostly because of the beautiful trees and the cooler weather but also because its “Pumpkin Season” and I love anything pumpkin and one of my most favorites are Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. These things are fabulous and its like getting a mouthful of fall.
As soon as I received the Autumnsequin mix and thePSl flair I knew I had to create a Project Life card to document my love of PSL.

Here is a close up of that wonderful PSL flair and some of the sequins from the Autumn mix.

I also used some of the paper from the Close to my Heart Pathfinding line. This collection is so perfect for fall and coordinates so well with the Cozy Fall button flairs in the shop. You can also find the Pathfinding collection in Taniesa’s CTMH shop here.

Here’s one last look at the gorgeous Autumn sequin mix in the shop.

Thank you for stopping by and go check out The Crafty Pickle shop and blog.

Thanks, Treasa! I loved how you used all the fun fall products to make such a beautiful card for your Project Life album!!

Happy Crafting!

Design Team Closeup: Monika Gee and Joann Lopez

Published on November 11, 2014 by TaniesaLeave a comment

Hi Crafty Friends!

I’m back with two more talented ladies today!

Monika Gee

You can find Mona’s blog HERE.

My name is Monika but everyone call me Mona. I’m a mom to 2 boys ( 9 & 6 ), I’m an engineer who loves to scrap, taking photos and cook. I live in Poland in beautiful city – Cracow. I’ve been scrapping since 2006, when My older boy was 1 and I wanted to make him an birthday album. I love to make layouts and mini albums, but since 2013 I’m in love with PL too. For me scrapbooking is a fun hobby , but also a kind of therapy when I need this. I love misting, sewing and layering, and I’m a fan of white space.

Joann Lopez

You can find Joann’s blog HERE

My name is Joann Lopez. I am a wife of 7 years to a wonderful man and a mother to 2 little ones, a 4 year old boy and a 10 month baby girl. I found my love for paper crafts when my husband bought me my first cricut. It was our 1 year anniversary (gift idea was paper for 1st year of marriage) and he totally surprised me with it (super thoughtful). Since then I have been addicted to cricut everything and anything. I was a CTMH consultant about a 2 years ago. I am new to using flair but really enjoying it.

I can’t wait to share these girls talent with you all!

Happy Crafting,

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!

Design Team Closeup: Stephanie Eaken and Elodie Goossens

Published on November 7, 2014 by TaniesaLeave a comment

Hi Crafty Friends,

Happy Friday! We’re back with two more Designer close ups today!

Stephanie Eaken

You can find Stephanie’s blog HERE.

Hi! My name is Stephanie Eaken & I am a 41 year old stay at home mom. My daughter is 11 & is in her first year of middle school (so far, so good!) & my son is a 7 year old second grader. We live in a suburb of Richmond, VA with my husband of 15 years. Drew & I met in my senior year of high school & have been together since!! We also have two dogs that we all adore & love spending time outside with.

I began scrapbooking (in the modern terms) about 11 years ago when my oldest was a baby. I have always dabbled in arts & crafts & used to love collecting momentos as a child to add to “my books”. My style is what I describe as casual-eclectic. I like to try new techniques & play around with the latest trends. I am also on the design team for Stuck On U Sketches. You can follow my blog at www.stephanie-eaken.blogspot.com.

I am thrilled to be on the team here at The Crafty Pickle and am so excited to create with the wonderful products they have to offer!!

Elodie Goossens

You can find Elodie’s blog HERE.

My name is Elodie, I’m French but I live in Belgium since 8 years , I’m 38 years old.I am married to a wonderful man and we have just had an adorable baby boy in august.

I’m nurse and I really enjoy my job!

I’ve been scrapping for around 6 years now creating mainly layouts and cards, but also love mini-albums and home decor.I love playing with stamps, stencils, inks and Chipboard.

I like shabby chic/vintage ,mixed media, free scrapbooking…I think that i’m scrap addicted !!!

I have the opportunity to liven up workshops and crop in Belgium and France.

Scrapping is my outlet, what I do for fun & I just love it!

Aren’t they adorable? You will be seeing some pretty amazing stuff from these two, I just know it!

Have a great weekend!

Happy Crafting!

Design Team Closeup: Alicia Falu and Catherine Martin

Published on November 5, 2014 by Taniesa1 Comment

Hi Crafty Friends

I am back today with two more of our design team members close ups to share 🙂

Alicia Falu

Alicia’s Blog can be found HERE.

Hello! My name is Alicia Hill from Puerto Rico, but I live in Georgia, my second home, I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of TheCrafty Pickle team! I love paper, design, make boxes, scrapbooking, cardmakimg, pastel colors, did I say card making?? LOL!!, , flowers, reading, calligraphy, but most of all my husband, son and cats and the wonderful life we have together, we are very blessed I’ve been scrapbooking/cards making since I was a teenager and absolutely love how it makes me feel! My style – bright and clean (elegant) sometime shabby chic

And why not get some mixed media on it!

Catherine Martin

Cathy’s Blog can be found HERE

My name is Cathy and I have been scrapping since 2009, after my son was born. I am a graphic designer and illustrator by trade, though I am currently working as a floral designer. I absolutely love crafting in every form and I honestly don’t know what I would do if I wasn’t creating! I love using new and different embellishments in my scrapbooking and am always eager to expand my scrappy knowledge. For me my scrapbook pages are ways to preserve my family memories, but they are also little mini works of art, and I use my scrapbooking to express myself artistically.

I can’t wait to see what creative things these two have in store for us! See you back tomorrow for two more close ups!

Happy Crafting

Design Team Closeup: Carrie Bryant and Treasa Cimorose

Published on November 4, 2014November 3, 2014 by Taniesa2 Comments

Hi Crafty Friends,

For the rest of this week we are introducing you to our new design team. I am so excited to share their talent with you all, today is about learning a bit more about them!

Carrie Bryant

Carrie’s Blog can be found HERE

My name is Carrie Bryant I have been a traditional scrapbooker for around 20 years. I love all things handmade. I especially like stamping and creating my own greeting and pocket cards. I am blessed to be a stay at home wife and mother. I have been married 23 years and have two teenagers. I also have three dogs. I live in sunny Southern California.

I am a creative scrapper, I love layering and adding a bit of embellishment to all my layouts, I rarely ever just slide a photo into the pocket. I am also blessed to
have my own scrapbook studio. I love my space, it’s very roomy. This does not however keep me from creating a huge mess. LOL. But being creative is messy and I am very creative.

Treasa Cimorose

Treasa’s Blog can be found HERE

My name is Treasa Cimorose. I am from Maryland. I’ve been scrapping for over 10 years. I have done traditional , digital and hybrid scrapbooking. I also have been doing Project Life since 2013. i am married to my high school sweetie and we have 2 adult children and one amazing energetic 6 yr old granddaughter. I love using my Silhouette Cameo for print and cuts, die cuts and creating my own cards.

I am a moderator/Design Team member at Project Life Card Swap group on Facebook and have had the pleasure to work with TCP’s amazing flair before. I create challenges and sketches for the group as well.

Having worked with both Carrie and Treasa before I am so excited to have both talented ladies on the TCP team! See you all tomorrow for more introductions!

Happy Crafting,

Illustrated Faith: Thankfulness

Published on November 3, 2014November 3, 2014 by Taniesa13 Comments

Hi Crafty Friends!

When Shanna asked me to share my journaling bible with you all I was honored (and a little nervous because I just started). I grew up thinking that you weren’t supposed to write in your bible. Not that anyone told me that, I just assumed because I never saw anyone do it before. To be completely honest I have very rarely picked up my bible in a long time. Now, I find myself wanting to dive into my bible several times throughout the day and the word really stays with me more than it did before. Using my creativity and my love for Jesus has really made this something very special to me.

Today I am sharing pages on being Thankful. Being thankful when everything is going just right is easy (for me) but it was the being thankful with times were really very hard that I had to learn. My husband was out of a job for almost a year; our marriage was rocky not to mention the 5 kids that we were raising were hard at times. We started going to church and I started thanking the lord for EVERYTHING even the hardship we were finding ourselves in, because though that I knew that he had a plan (and he definitely did). By having a thankful heart though the rough times we stop focusing on ourselves and focusing on the only one who is really in control and TRUSTING in him. My prayer for all of you today is that you have a heart full of thanksgiving not just this month but 365 days a year.

In addition to a few pictures that I will post here, I thought I would share a little video talking about a couple of my pages and what I used.

Colossians 3:17
For this page I used some die cuts out of watercolor paper, colored with distress ink and water accented with some gold paint. The sequins are some from the autumn mix in my etsy shop and just glued on with a little bit of glossy accents. I added a transparency page for the final touch. I printed the verse on the portion covering the text and the “Be Thankful” over the journaling column. In the video I show how to attach the transparency in the bible. There is also a thin strip of gold washi tape covering the glue in the center; you could easily skip this step because the glue really isn’t noticeable.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
For this page I did a lot of stamping, I used the hopscotch alphabet from Close To My Heart and some stamps designed by Shanna for Butterfly Reflections Ink. I stamped everything in a permanent dye ink because I knew I would be doing some water coloring. To add color to the page I used the Neocolor II crayons. I added touches of glitter with my wink of stella pen (hard to see in the photo) It is also what I use over the verse(s) that I journaled about.