Craftwell Mini Blog Hop!

Mini Blog Hop, Big SAVINGS!

Hello, and welcome to Craftwell's Mini Blog Hop! If you have arrived here from,http://lawnfawn.blogspot.com/ You are in the right place!

 So, excited to be participating in this hop, as I seriously use the eBosser in EVERYTHING I make! And since we are close to Father's Day, why not take advantage of today's eBosser savings and save DAD a few bucks, eh?

For this hop, I decided to make a few cards to showcase the amazing embossing this machine can do! The best feature of this machine is that it works with some embossing folders I already had on hand so, no need to purchase anything new! 

For these projects however, I did use the Craftwell's embossing folders, but again, you can use what you have!

For this 'Dream' card, I used the 'Divine Damask' folder. I absolutely love this pattern! 

Delicate Dots is an essential folder to have! it's large (letter size) and the dots emboss like a dream! 

Lastly, I used the 'Make a Wish' folder for a quick card. I used chalk ink pads to add this crazy "sherbet" look to the card. It was quick and easy!

And while I use my eBosser primarily for paper, I'm beginning to use it with fondant, and will soon graduate to felt (planning on creating some Christmas decor!) 

If you wish to order the eBosser and take advantage of the $199 deal, be sure to click on the upper right hand corner, to be taken to Craftwell's shop!

And keep on hopping, your last stop is Craftwell's blog, where you can enter to win some of these amazing embossing folders! 

http://blog.craftwellusa.com/

Thanks for Visiting! 

Jazmin 

xoxo

Wish...

Make a Wish

I'm back with a little project I created a couple of days ago, using the eBosser and the 'Whimsical Wishes' embossing folder. 

I wanted to create a card using this folder, but I wasn't sure what I wanted it to look like. I mean, when you emboss a piece 
of cardstock with this folder, you are pretty much done. The emboss is gorgeous and you can feel good about gifting the card as is, but seeing so many crafter's put their own spin on this folder, I wanted to give it go.. mind you it was LATE like 2am when I was doing this, so at the time it looked awesome! 

I went with a very whimsical take to the design. I wanted a candle, and pictured this card for a little girls bday. I used my chalk ink to accentuate the embossed details on the folder, and added some sparkle by cutting some letters out of left over glitter chipboard.

I wanted to really pop the gold, and cut a tiny bow for the girls hair. 

Again, this is a fun spin on the folder, so I went far!

What do you think? Have you created a card with this folder? link it up! i would love to see your take on it!

Jazmin
xoxo

Lately...

Life Lately... 

So, don't think I want to pull the plug on this little blog! I have big plans! 

For now, I wanted to post some pictures of my trip to NYC a few weeks ago. Life here is busier than ever, by my lovely kiddos are out of school for the summer, and now I can dedicate more time to my little piece of the internet! 

I went to NYC for the CLA Stationary Show, and it was a blast! As some of you know, I work for Craftwell a company based in NYC, and while I had been to NYC before, I love seeing my Craftwell family whenever possible! And visiting Manhattan! There is always something new or some new restaurant to try! Craftwell tends to spoil me when I make it there!

Love the architecture of NYC! Those fire escapes are so classy and dreamy! 

While in NYC I got to visit MOMA. I love going to the museums! I can't wait to take my kids there someday! And someday, may be soon! 

I love that Craftwell appreciates and respects my beliefs! They even took me to the LDS church while in Manhattan on my day off! 

Because  I appreciate architecture and respect all religions, I wanted to visit the St. Patrick's Cathedral. It is so beautiful and breathtaking! 

But I was there to work! So after a fun weekend, we had to head to the show! The eBosser was a success! People LOVED everything about the machine! 

And how can you not?! This machine is of HIGH quality! We even opened the machine to show everyone what the inside of the eBosser looked like! No plastic parts here people! 

Tired of walking about 12 miles! NO JOKE. We walked a ton! My Texan self was struggling to keep up with these New Yorkers! 

Anyway, this is my life lately, and I'm loving it! I will be back with a few projects I have made! It seems with summer here, so is my itch to craft! 

See you soon!

Jazmin 

xoxo

eBosser & eCraft 1 DAY SALE ON HSN!

 

1 Day SALE!

 

For my friends who are always wanting to know where to buy the eBosser or eCraft at the best price, this is for you!

 

Photos: Gritstone Studios

 

Photoshoot

 

Big thanks to Emily Rudolph for my awesome pictures! I recently received a complimentary photo shoot by Gritstone Studios while at the Winter CHA show in Anaheim California, and I just got some of my photos back!
 

Thrilled with the results! I am the MOST awkward person to photograph E-V-E-R!

 

Honestly! Emily made me feel super comfortable and it made it so much easier for me to just relax! I was sure that none would turn out, and yet she was able to give me a few shots that I'm happy with!

 

LOVE and recommend! If you are NY/New Jersey area, definitely contact her!  

 

XoxO,

 

Jazmin

 

 

 



Carta Bella Paper Challenge & Giveaway!

Sugar & Spice

 

 

Be sure to enter for a chance to win two Carta Bella Paper Collections! It's all going on at the Craftwell blog!

 

I was challenged today to create a card based on a Scrapbook layout and this is the GORGEOUS layout I used as inspiration:

 

 

The layout was found here.

 

I was soo in love with the scalloped edges, the use of white on white, and the pink and black details that I came up with this:

 

 

Usually when I create for work, I end up using the creations for personal use.. and did you notice the number '6' in the cupcake? Yep, this card is going to be pink loving Olivia! She will be six in January. She is growing up WAY too fast!

 

 

I apologize for the wonky pics! Hopefully Santa will bring me a CAMERA!!! hint, hint!

 

Thanks for visiting!

 

xoxo,

 

Jazmin

 

 

 



{Thankful}

 

So {Thankful}

 

I recently decided to qu*t Facebook... Forever? I don't know but as of now, I want to focus on my little miracles, and less on the extra stuff that doesn't matter.

 

While i love facebook, and find it as an easy way to connect with others, I also find it that when i connect on the internet more,  I connect less with my kids.

 

How? Well, I feel like after being on the computer for a little while, I tend to lose focus a bit. I get off the FB page and feel the weight of the world on my shoulders because I see posts that stress me out! Like friends getting divorced, post election drama, and family members arguing. It hurts to see this, and YES, I could block them.. But I asked myself..

 

Why are we now connecting over a public page, instead of over a personal note?

 

Why are we spending less time with the kids reading, and more time reading other people's life status?

 

Perhaps it's only me, but then again, it's not. I like keeping a blog as it is my therapudic way of writting or sharing my projects but, I found myself skipping lunch dates and almost feeling fullfilled with just writing on somebody's wall.

 

Once that happened, I decided to SNAP our of it! and do more at home and focus on my the blessings that call me mom..

 

Like this little princess... Always, so feminine and always positive..

 

 

And on little things... like my bangs! I want to take a vacation, and get away but sometimes a little haircut makes you feel better and refreshed! And it costs next to nothing compared to a getaway.. Plus, I'm thankful that my good friend is my hairdresser and we get to chat about the joys of mommyhood! or sometimes not so joyious aspects of mommyhood!

 

Thankful for my furry third child, Riley. He is a lab rescue and the sweetest, cozy little guy!

 



 

And of course my sweet boy Matthew! He's love and compassion for others never sease to amaze me!

 



And of course my husband. He is not pictured because he is often out working 100 hours a week as a Orthopedic resident, and when he comes home, we snuggle and talk. No pictures as he is tired and usually ready for bed.. but we LOVE him.

 

So, here I am reflecting on the important things and now the things that seemed to bother me a few days ago, are already a thing of the past. My life seems less chaotic and I have enjoyed being away from it all. I love my life, and I cannot attest at how much of a difference it makes to just take a step back, and cut the things that you think make you feel "happy" and truly get back to being happy.

 

 

xOxO,

Jazmin