sketch thursday

Today’s sketch was inspired by Martha’s What’s a grit? layout from out DT gallery:

I love the layered chevrons on the layout, however I changed it up a bit and used triangles for the sketch:

I have to say, I really love how this sketch turned out and can not wait to see what you talented ladies create! Upload your layouts inspired by this sketch to our Member’s Gallery and post a link here for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Shop! A random winner will be selected and announced next Thursday.

Last week’s winner is… Kathleen!

Congratulations!! Please email michelle@shopellesstudio.com the following info to claim your prize:

Name/Address:
Contest: Sketch 5.16.12
Prize: $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate
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Our monthly kit and your stash!

Hello there, friends and happy Monday! Today I’m super excited to introduce a new idea… Something fun to show you how well Elle’s Studio products mix with your stash at home and hopefully get you in the mood to scrap.

This month, Elle’s Studio introduced the new version of our Monthly kits; exclusive tags, diecuts and vellum pieces that work wonderfully with your stash for your everyday crafting. Today, I want to show you how I mixed the May 2013 Kit + some stash to create my very own papercrafting kit:

I created a Spring layout and was happy to see how very well all these collections mixed. The colors were perfect and the patterns complimented each other beautifully.

I mixed brand new Elle’s Studio May Kit and Saltwater, and Studio Calico Atlantic, newish: Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Basic Grey Basics & Hipster, and oldies but goodies: wood veneer sheet, glassine envelopes, stamps, twine.

I also got a head start on a Summer mini album using the same kit and can’t wait to start filling it up!


Our May 2013 kit is almost sold out and once it does, we won’t  be restocking, so make sure you grab one while supplies last! Then, make sure you  mark your calendar for the 10th of June – new kits launch on the 10th of every month at a special launch day price of $9.99, after that the price goes to $11.99.

And, make sure you post your creations to our gallery – we can’t wait to see what you make with your kits!

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Project Spotlight – May 19th

Congrats to this week’s Project Spotlight winner, Davida! Check your email for your $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate to use in our shop! We loved how she layered some of the new tags from our May 2013 kit, on her Hold On To This Moment 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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Sketch Thursday



Guess what? It’s Thursday! And of course, we have another sketch for you to have fun with. I’m going to let you in a little secret. Today’s process was a little backwards. As soon as I received my wonderful box of brand new goodies from Elle, I ripped open the box (oh, who am I kidding, I actually opened the box very carefully 😛), started creating and this layout happened:
[Supplies: Cameron Collection– coming soon!]

and then, I thought this would make a great sketch. Right? Right. Glad we agree 🙂

So… here’s the challenge to you: create a layout inspired by today’s sketch, upload it to our Member’s Gallery and post a link here for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Shop! A random winner will be selected and announced next Thursday.

Last week’s randomly selected winner is… Michelle Y.
Congratulations, Michelle!! Please email michelle@shopellesstudio.com the following info to claim your prize:
Name/Address:
Contest: Sketch 5.9.12
Prize: $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate
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Challenge!

It’s that time!  Are you ready for another Challenge?

Here’s how it works: Every other week we will give you a layout example and a short description of what to do/use for the particular challenge. Complete the challenge and upload it to our member gallery or your blog to be entered to WIN! The winner will receive a $10 Elle’s Studio Gift Certificate to use in our shop (winners will be announced during next Challenge post).

This week’s Challenge was inspired by a layout created by Tara Anderson for our CHA booth using the Elle’s Studio Serendipity Collection:


The Challenge is to journal in a pocket in your layout!

Design Team member Ellie Augustin,  played along too!  Check out what she created:



Are you ready to play along?  Entries are due by May 28, 2013 and the winner will be announced on May 22nd, 2013.  Here’s how to enter:
  • Complete a project based off our challenge to “journal in a pocket”
  • Upload your project to our member gallery, OR your blog 
  • Tag all Elle’s Studio items used when uploading to our member gallery
  • Write in the description that this is for the May 15 Challenge (very important so we see it’s an entry)
  • Come back here and post a link to your project in this post.


Congrats to our winner for the last challenge originialblondi!!!   We love this two page layout she created using a large photo.


Please contact michelle@shopellesstudio.com with the following info


Name:

Contest: April   Challenge

Prize: $10 GC

We can’t wait to see what you make!


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Project Life

This week’s Project Life covers the week of April 29- May 5th.

This was a typical week for us!  Many school activities, time spent outside, and family time.

For this week’s spread I used the new Elle’s Studio May 2013 Kit exclusively.  I had MORE than enough tags and embellishments to complete the spread.
One item I LOVED was the vellum Photo Strips.  I used them on quite a few photos for journaling spots.  
I also used the Cameron Alphabet Stamp for lettering and the text box on my date pocket.    This tag kit is beyond perfect for Project Life!  


We want to feature your Project Life album!  During the last week of each month we will be featuring a couple Project Life spreads that caught our eye in the Member Gallery.  We will be posting Project Life spreads on our blog tomorrow!   If your spread is featured we will be sending you a $5 gift card to use in our store.   Good Luck!


Project Life was created by Becky Higgins as a way to simplify how you document life and preserve memories. Photo pockets used in my Project Life album are created by Becky and can be found here.  You can read of all the Elle’s Studio Project Life posts here.

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Thank you!

We can’t thank you enough for the response to our limited edition May kit! You guys are amazing and we appreciate your support SO much! We are processing orders as quickly as possible and should have all orders in the mail within two – three business days. A big batch went out today, and will continue for the next couple of days, so keep an eye on your inbox for your delivery confirmation 🙂 We can’t wait to see what you make with these kits – make sure you post your creations to our member gallery!

Our design team is already playing around with the May kit – here’s a peek at what two members have created:

Newsflash card by Katie Gordon

When will it be spring layout by Jenni Calma

Aren’t these fun? Look for even more inspiration on the 1st when the entire design team gallery is revealed!

The limited edition May 2013 kit that is full of exclusives is available while supplies last and are getting close to already being sold out – so if you want one, make sure you pick one up as soon as possible! Once they are sold out we will not be restocking. Also, don’t forget to look for a new kit on the 10th of each month, and as a special bonus, on launch day you can pick up our monthly kit for $9.99 (regular price is $11.99). Make sure you sign up for our newsletter to receive a reminder each month!

We hope you all enjoy your kits and thank you so much!

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Project Spotlight – May 12th

Happy Mother’s Day and congrats to this week’s Project Spotlight winner, AmandaJ! Check your email for your $10 Elle’s Studio gift certificate to use in our shop! Amanda’s Bubble Smile layout is adorable, look at that precious photo! We also loved how she incorporated so many goodies from our Serendipity collection! 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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Guest Designer Spotlight: Shannon Tidwell

I am excited to introduce you to our May Guest Designer, Shannon Tidwell!


We are so happy to have Shannon guest designing with us this month at Elle’s Studio!  She is such a talented designer!   I love her use of bright colors and fabulous detail.   Shannon also designs with 2 Peas in a Bucket, Basic Grey, and KI Memories.  Make sure to check out her gallery this month!  Thank you for joining us this month, Shannon!  Now to get to know her a little better…

name : Shannon Tidwell
location :  Texas
blog :  www.shannontidwell.com
twitter : @shannontidwell
favorite Elle’s Studio Products: Limited Edition Vellum (sold out), Day to Day Paper Pack, Serendipity Paper Pack 


1. Why did you start scrapbooking and how did you get started? 

I started scrapbooking the “real” way in the summer of 2000.  I’d always been a collector of memorabilia and photos… it was just displayed on my closet door as a teenager.   I discovered our hobby as I was waiting in the check out lane at Wal-Mart.  There was a special issue by Better Homes and Gardens of Scrapbooks Etc.  I dove in and didn’t look back.  I sought out any product and inspiration I could find.  I bought back issues of Creating Keepsakes and was consumed with soaking in as much information as I could.  My love of paper, pens, and stickers finally had a purpose!   That summer I also discovered www.twopeasinabucket.com and started posting every layout I made.  A year later I was asked to be a Garden Girl which has turned into an almost 12 year ride!
2.  Where do you scrapbook?

I’ve scrapped in a variety of places throughout the years.  From a storage container. to a closet, and then several loft areas.  Seems like that’s been a prerequisite in our last few houses!  This is about as clean as it gets!

Do you recored every moment or just special ones?
I do not record every moment.  When I first started scrapbooking I did… I was looking for things to scrapbook at that point.  Once the first kid came along I was stressing myself out.   Trying to get it all scrapped…deciding what album it should go in.. should I do duplicate pages??? That took the fun right out of scrapbooking for me.  I decided that I was going to just keep doing what I loved.  Making pages with photos I loved and the stories I wanted to remember.   I don’t worry now about what album or order, or even getting it all done.  There is no way!  I want to keep loving this hobby and for me that means just letting go and SCRAPBOOKING!

Do you have a scrapbooking goal?

My goal is to keep enjoying the hobby.  A few years ago I realized that I have to love the layouts I’m making or it’s no fun.  That means sometimes saying no to opportunities, but that’s okay.  I don’t enjoy making things that I won’t want to keep.  There is nothing like the high of finishing a layout you love… that’s my goal every time.

We are giving away Shannon’s favorite Elle’s Studio products to one winner!



Leave a comment for your chance to win the Serendipity Paper Pack and the Day to Day Paper Pack!

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Our limited edition kit for May has arrived!

Our limited edition and exclusive kit for May has arrived! There are over 24 tags in this set for your layouts, cards, mini albums, and Project Life! From journaling to embellishment tags, and even some vellum, you’re sure to find something that will make your projects extra special. We’ve used popular colors so that they easily coordinate with our papers and with papers you already have in your stash, too.

Here’s some close-ups of some of the fun tags included in this kit:

These kits are limited and once they sale out we will not be restocking! Look for a new kit each month on the 10th, and as a special bonus to celebrate launch day, kits will be on sale for $9.99 for today only, regular price after that will be $11.99. We currently do not have a subscription option, but we are looking into one for the future 🙂 These kits will be able to ship first class: shipping for USA residents will start around $2.00 and go up from there, depending on the weight of what is in your cart. For overseas, it will run about $6+ depending on your location. Kits will ship out the following business day, in the order they were received.

Also, be on the look out for our two new collections, Cameron and Saltwater, that start shipping to retailers on Monday! It’s so exciting and inspiring to see all the new items that are coming out and we cannot wait to see what you create with them!

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