Design Team Please

The Paper Players has an opening for two new Design team members. Oh my goodness would I love to join! I'm posting a few of my favorite projects I've created in the past. As for why I (Jessica) would like to join the team I can think of so many reasons.
1. To be able to create with a guideline and deadline.
2. To be able to peruse everyone's creations and then pick my favorite.
3. To be a part of such an amazing team if only just for a couple of months.

A few of my favorite cards....at least ones that I have pictures of.




Plus my Tart Magnet that was published in Crafts N Things last year.


And so far my favorite scrabble wording that I used as a cake topper for my sister's Birthday.

giveaway winner

Congrats to Tiffany! She is the lucky winner of my Scrabble Tile Wording giveaway. Thanks to everyone who participated planning on another giveaway soon.


I have this stack of projects that I'm working on for the upcoming shows this year. Like most crafters I see something and I buy it with "grand plans" and then I put it to the side. And it sits there waiting for me to work on it. Then I get distracted and pulled in other directions. However so far this year I've been on track. Tonight I plan on tackling a pile of vintage linens & embroidery hoops. Combining them into some lovely decor. Last night I finished this piece of odds and ends I wasn't sure exactly what to do with them.

the other half

Thought I'd give you a little preview of the other half of my globe. If you saw my older post you know I turned on half into a lampshade.


I didn't really know what to do with the other half. I was completely inspired by this globe artwork by Patina White It's so much fun and I really wanted to create one.


However I had everything except for the background. Driving home on Thursday I spot a chippy white piece of wood alongside the road. Of course I pull over and there was this great bee box top. Aged to perfection!!! I really enjoyed how it turned out.



Also finished a few more scrabble tile phrases however in aqua. "JUNK LUV" is my favorite.



My oldest son and I worked on his valentines for school. Mainly he ate candy while mommy assembled the boxes and "ate candy". The kit we had was from Stampin Up. Its called "LOVE BOTS" and they are these fun little boxes featuring a robot and sweet sentiment. However after we were all done we had a bunch of these cute little heart punches left over. So I created some cupcake toppers to add to the cupcakes for school on Tuesday.

sneak peeks and a giveaway

first a sneak peek of one of my fun finds this past weekend
I'll be bringing this with me to the Vintage Marketplace in March


second a few cards I created with "Elements of Style" one of my favorite StampinUp stamp sets



third a giveaway
Just finished creating a bunch of these with the intent to sell at the Vintage Marketplace all other upcoming shows.
Want to win one...how about you choose which one you'd like? Oh and how about I throw in a $10 gift certificate to any one of my three shops on etsy?


Just leave a comment to be entered into the contest. Please include some kind of contact info in comment. Contest will run from Tuesday Feb 7th to Sunday Feb 12th. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on Monday Feb 13th.

i dont like mondays

Finished this card for her last night. Used the PaperPalsArts color challenge of: RED I like the way the card turned out however the picture didn't capture the dazzling details in Cherry Cobbler that I added to the card.



This evening is such a sad and happy event that my husband and I will be attending. The resturant we've worked out for the past 12 years has recently changed ownership. So sad! The original owners have owned it for the bast 36 years and they are finally retiring. So last night I worked on some cards for the owners. Again using a challenge by Stampin 411. I am always a big fan of working vintage ephemera into my cards and this playing card called out my name. Also used Stampin Up "Summer Solstice" Stamp Set


Finally tomorrow I will be hosting a challenge here on my blog for one of my custom scrabble tile words. Sneak peak picture to tease you!

i won't give up

When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not
And who I am

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
Still looking up.

I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up

Performed by Jason Mraz
This song is how I am feeling the past few weeks....running a race that just keeps getting rougher and longer. But its reassuring to know I'm not the only one and a reminder why I'm doing it.

Happy Friday

Another gorgeous day here in Southern California. Its amazing how many of my posts start out that way. Hubby and I are in a little bit of a rut today just feeling "off". Was thrilled to be showcased at Stampin411 Stampers Showcase for this past weeks challenge.


Just finished my card for the Paper Player's challenge. It's always going to be my Valentine for my husband. I like the colors and the sparkli-ness gives it a femnine feeling but not overly girly.



Finished my globe lamp. So much fun! I purchased a globe at a yard sale a few weeks ago and then my son decided to play soccer with it and it broke in half. So instead of tossing it I decided to re-create it. It turned out so cute I love it! Can't wait to find a place to put it...probably the kiddos room.



Finished another t-shirt necklace. They are so much fun to make and I wish I was bold enough to wear them all the time. This one went to MAKE GOOD down in San Diego.