Elle’s Studio + JBS

We have loved teaming up with Jenni Bowlin Studios SO much that we are extending our blog series!!  Our Design Team was so inspired that we have many more projects to share with you!   Are you ready to be inspired?
I  totally adore this bright and fun layout by Martha Bonneau.  I love how she used the teal colors in Cameron.

Katie Gordon created this fabulous layout, Country Boy.  It truly shows what a great match you find Cameron and Modern Mercantile collections!

Jenni Calma created this wonderful layout– I love the variety of photos and the chevron pattern she included!


Now it’s your turn!  Create a layout using both Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowling products, post them to both our Member Gallery and the JBS Member Gallery.  Two winners will be drawn on June 30th.  One winner will receive a $25 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate, and one winner will receive a $25 Jenni Bowlin Gift Certificate!   We can’t wait to see what you make!

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Elle’s Studio + JBS

We have loved teaming up with Jenni Bowlin Studios SO much that we are extending our blog series for two more days.  Our Design Team was so inspired that we have many more projects to share with you!   Are you ready to be inspired?

Keri Babbitt created this incredible mini album using our Cameron Collection and JBS Modern Mercantile.

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Now it’s your turn!  Create a layout using both Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowling products, post them to both our Member Gallery and the JBS Member Gallery.  Two winners will be drawn on June 30th.  One winner will receive a $25 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate, and one winner will receive a $25 Jenni Bowlin Gift Certificate!   We can’t wait to see what you make!

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Elle’s Studio + JBS

We have loved teaming up with Jenni Bowlin Studios SO much that we are extending our blog series for two more days.  Our Design Team was so inspired that we have many more projects to share with you!   Are you ready to be inspired?

Wendy Morris created this beautiful beach themed layout.  The blue and yellow hues found in the Elle’s Studio Cameron collection and JBS Modern Mercantile is a perfect combination in this layout.

Holly Humbert made this adorable layout combining our Cameron Frames with the Cameron Papers and Modern Mercantile papers.

Katie Vickers created this fun collage layout mixing chevron patterns from both Cameron and Modern Mercantile.


Now it’s your turn!  Create a layout using both Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowling products, post them to both our Member Gallery and the JBS Member Gallery.  Two winners will be drawn on June 30th.  One winner will receive a $25 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate, and one winner will receive a $25 Jenni Bowlin Gift Certificate!   We can’t wait to see what you make!

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Project Spotlight – June 23rd

Congrats to this week’s Project Spotlight winner, Danielle! Check your email for your $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate to use in our shop! The title of Danielle’s layout says it all… So Much Fun! We loved how she used our new Cameron collection, on her awesome layout! Head on over to her gallery to check it out and you can even add it to your favorites by logging into your account and clicking on the “I (heart) this!” button. 

You never know when your project will be chosen to be spotlighted! Each week we pick a new project out of our member gallery to spotlight. For your chance to be spotlighted and to win a $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate, just upload your project to our member gallery and tag the Elle’s Studio item(s) used!

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Hello Story with Ali Edwards Giveaway

Today we have a special giveaway on the Elle’s Studio blog– a spot in Ali Edwards new class “Hello Story” at Big Picture Classes 

Class Description
What’s your story? This summer, say hello to a dozen fun strategies for sharing more of your words, and more of yourself, on your scrapbook pages.

In her new 12-week workshop, Hello Story, Ali Edwards will introduce you to 12 storytelling techniques—never-before-seen in her prior journaling workshops—that will bring creativity and clarity to both your writing and your page designs. Every week, you get to sit over Ali’s shoulder and watch her transform her story ideas into timeless, authentic, story-rich scrapbook pages.


Through dozens of in-depth videos that cover storytelling and design ideas as well as 36+ exclusive layout examples from Ali (12″ x 12″ and 8 1/2″ x 11″ layouts, plus Project Life inserts), Hello Story will inspire you to take action and give you the tools you need to tell your own stories with confidence. 


Are you ready to discover (or rediscover) the fun that comes from the interplay of design and words? By the end of class, you may even enjoy the writing process just as much as you love taking photos and playing with paint and paper!

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For your chance to win a seat in Ali’s class, Hello Story, leave a comment on this post! 

We will post the winner on Tuesday June 25th.



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Elle’s Studio and JBS

Today we bring you card inspiration using Elle’s Studio’s Cameron collection and Jenni Bowlin Studios  Modern Mercantile!  Check out what our design team came up with!
Megan Klauer created this card which is perfect to celebrate and thank a service man or woman.
Keri Babbitt created this card– check out the inside!   What a fun way to add a design to the inside of a card.

Christa Paustenbaugh created this beautiful “Thanks” card.

Another fabulous card Thank You card by Christa Paustenbaugh

Sarah Webb created this beautiful orange, blue, and green Thanks card.

Now it’s your turn!  Create a layout using both Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowling products, post them to both our Member Gallery and the JBS Member Gallery.  Two winners will be drawn on June 30th.  One winner will receive a $25 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate, and one winner will receive a $25 Jenni Bowlin Gift Certificate!   We can’t wait to see what you make!

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Sketch Thursday

Hi everyone! Today, we have a super simple card sketch that can easily be translated into a scrapbook layout or even a cover for a mini album (don’t you think?!)
The sketch was inspired by Sarah Webb’s beautiful you = awesome! card:

Create a project inspired by today’s sketch, post it to our member’s gallery and link us here. A randomly selected winner will receive a $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate.

Last week’s winner is…Charissa!

Congratulations!! Please email michelle@shopellesstudio.com the following info:

Name/Address:
Contest: Sketch 06.13
Prize: $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate


Thank you for playing along!

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Elle’s Studio + JBS

We are back with another day of Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowlin Studio inspiration!  This week we are teaming up with JBS to show how our Cameron Collection and the JBS Modern Mercantile collection are a perfect pair! 
Our DT member Katie Gordon created this awesome grid layout using pieces from both collections!  I love all the colors and the pop of red!

 Jenni Calma also created a grid layout.  Her layout shows of the beautiful muted colors of both collections.  I love that you can pull bright and more muted colors from these two lines.  So versatile!

We also have a super fun layout by Katie Vickers!  I love how she incorporated the feather die cuts with the alphabet paper from the Cameron Paper Collection!

Now it’s your turn!  Create a layout using both Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowling products, post them to both our Member Gallery and the JBS Member Gallery.  Two winners will be drawn on June 30th.  One winner will receive a $25 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate, and one winner will receive a $25 Jenni Bowlin Gift Certificate!   We can’t wait to see what you make!

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Elle’s Studio + JBS

We hope you are enjoying this week full of Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowlin Studios inspiration! We have another day of inspiration here on the Elle’s Studio blog!
First we are sharing a layout by Holly Humbert.   I love how she split the two papers and added layering!

Sarah Webb created a lovely layout with blue and orange colors.  I love that with these collections you can create layouts with completely different color schemes!

Megan Klauer created this layout with lots of fun layering!  So much good stuff to look at!


Now it’s your turn!  Create a layout using both Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowling products, post them to both our Member Gallery and the JBS Member Gallery.  Two winners will be drawn on June 30th.  One winner will receive a $25 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate, and one winner will receive a $25 Jenni Bowlin Gift Certificate!   We can’t wait to see what you make!

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Elle’s Studio + JBS

Are you ready for another day of Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowlin Studios Inspiration???
I love this layout by design team member Martha Bonneau.  The sweet muted colors with the woodgrain is just fabulous!  

Christa Paustenbaugh created this beautiful layout.  I love how she used the chevron design in the Cameron Paper Collection!   Jenni Bowlin’s Modern Mercantile and Elle’s Studio Cameron Collection is a perfect combo!

We can’t wait to see what you make!   Create a layout using both Elle’s Studio and Jenni Bowling products, post them to both our Member Gallery and the JBS Member Gallery.  Two winners will be drawn on June 30th.  One winner will receive a $25 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate, and one winner will receive a $25 Jenni Bowlin Gift Certificate!   We can’t wait to see what you make!

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