Happy 60th!

Today I'm sharing a card I made for my Mother in Law's 60th Birthday which is coming up in October. Cricut Paper Lace cartridge is my go-to cartridge when I need to create an adult card and I'm stuck for ideas. The lace patterns are absolutely gorgeous!

Inside of the card:

Supplies:
Cricut Paper Lace cartridge
A Jillian Vance Design Over The Hill stamp set  and the {die}namic duo die set

Recollections Gold Shimmer paper

Thanks for looking! If you would like to see more creative inspiration using this stamp set, visit the AJVD Design Team blog by clicking here

It's A Boy!

Today I'm posting a card for my fellow design team member, Jennifer! She's expecting a baby boy, so that means it's baby #2 for A Jillian Vance Design!

Here's the card I created:

Supplies:
A Jillian Vance Design Charming Occasions stamp set
A Jillian Vance Design {die}lightfully charming circle die
Cricut Lite B is for Boy cartridge
Cricut Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Divine Twine

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: 1 Month Old

I've created a single page layout to summarize Sofia's first month.  I added a journaling card that I created on the computer, emphasized my title with faux stitching and used my A Jillian Vance Design Foto Frame Die and stamp set to set my pictures and to add some captioning.

Supplies:
Cricut CTMH Artiste cartridge
DCWV Baby Girl Nursery Stack
Martha Stewart Loop Punch
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Foto Frames and {die}alogue Bubbles die set
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Everyday Fotos stamp set
Font used for Journaling: CAC Pinafore

If you would like to see more creations using AJVD products, click here.

Elmo Wishing You...

A Very Merry Christmas...in the cutest way possible! Look at this darling card I created with this zipper die! I love this die so much, it makes my card interactive!

Supplies:
Cricut Elmo & Friends Holiday cartridge (Elmo22 cut @ 41/2, pg. 56)
A Jillian Vance Design The Zipper {die}vice die 
A Jillian Vance Design The Holiday Zipper stamp set
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Go visit the A Jillian Vance Design - Design Team blog for more ideas using this die!

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: First Bath Layout

Hi Scrappers! Boy oh boy, creating layouts is becoming very addicting! I'm finding such joy in scrapping now that there is a purpose. Dont get me wrong, I've always enjoyed paper crafting, but there's something about being able to create memories with these layouts that gives me comfort when I'm spending such amounts of time on them.

For this layout, I decided to focus on Sofia's first bath! Her first bath was at the hospital by one of the nurses. It was very difficult for me to get involved since I had a c-section. I was still in a great deal of pain at the time so I videotaped from my bed while my hubby watched and took photos. My mom, sister and two nieces were there too. The nurse involved my nieces which I think they loved!

Supplies:
Cricut CTMH Artiste cartridge (for the large white cloud)
Cricut Baby Steps cartridge
Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge

A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Foto Frames and {die}alogue Bubbles die set

A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Baby Fotos stamp set

Tulip Beads in a Bottle - Blue Pearl
Divine Twine

Thanks for visiting!

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: First Day of School Layout

Hello Scrappers!  Today I am sharing a First Day of School scrapbook layout. The more time I invest in scrapbooking, the more I am getting the hang of it. Although I am getting ahead of myself by creating my daughter a First Day of School page, it is the theme this week over at A Jillian Vance Design, and I know that when the time comes, I will be so grateful that it is ready to go. All I have to do is add photos and some journaling! This layout took me FOREVER to do! I did a lot of embellishing and faux stitching. Hope you enjoy, let me know what you think!

A look at the details up close:

Supplies:

Cricut Lite Recess cartridge 

(schoolhouse cut at 4 1/2, crayons cut at 2, glue cut at 4, word school cut at 4)

Cricut CTMH Artiste cartridge (pg.66, Accent 4 "fit to page" feature)

Clear plastic (I use my cartridge clam shells) for the school windows to create a "faux" 

glass window effect

Recollections Printed Cardstock "Back to School" 

Jute Twine

Black Satin Ribbon and Yellow Ruler Ribbon

Stampin Up 1 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon

Celebrate It 360 Chalkboard Ribbon

Ranger Stickles in Gold

Creatology Harvest Buttons "Raking Leaves"

Martha Stewart Glitter Glue "Verdalite"

{die}velop Foto Frames & {die}alogue Bubbles die set

{die}namic Duo die set

Perfect Day stamp set

Hello My Name Is...stamp set

Notebook Background stamp set (for the cute paper clip stamp)

Totally Titles stamp set

And for more Back to School themed ideas, head on over to the A Jillian Vance Design Team's Blog.

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: First Tooth Layout

Hello Friends! Hope you all are doing well. I decided that I better start putting together some scrapbook pages for Sofia to document all her important life milestones.  This is my very first scrapbook page! I've decided to share all the scrapbook pages that I make her and create a series called "Sofia's Scrapbook".  I've showcased a bunch of A Jillian Vance Design products on this page too. To check out more inspiration using AJVD products, click here.

Supplies:
Cricut Baby Steps cartridge (Baby cut at 5" and phrase cut at 6")
Cricut Imagine Teresa Collins Baby Boutique cartridge (for the patterned paper)
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Foto Frames & {die}alogue Bubbles Die Set
A Jillian Vance Design Foto Frames stamp set
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Baby Fotos stamp set
Martha Stewart Glitter - Kunzite
Stampin Up Ink in Chocolate Chip
Trendy Twine - Chocolate Cupcake

While I think this page isn't too bad, I feel like there is room for improvement, like something is missing, but not sure where. What blogs do you go to for scrapbook sketches and inspiration?

Thanks for looking!

Zipper Die!

Hello Friends! Today I'm featuring The Inspirational Zipper stamp set and my favourite A Jillian Vance Design Die, The Zipper {die}vice die! This stamp set came at such an appropriate time for me, I really needed to send a card out like this to a few different people!

Look at how cool this die is! It has perforated edges so that you can tear it open!

Torn up and voila! A message on the inside :)

Supplies:

A Jillian Vance Design The Inspirational Zipper stamp set

A Jillian Vance Design The Zipper {die}vice Die

A Jillian Vance Design {die}vine Cross Combo Die Set

Cricut New Testament cartridge (for the pink cross)

DCWV Street Lace Box of Cards

Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black

To see more posts like this and to check out Zipper Die videos, go to www.ajillianvancedesign.blogspot.com

I Owe You Tag and a Baptism Card

I created a gift card tag using the new A Jillian Vance Design release, Big Money.

Supplies:

AJVD Big Money stamp set

AJVD Money Money stamp set

AJVD {die}signer Pocket Die

Cricut Imagine - Imagine More cartridge

I also created a Baptism card using the new release as well.  I am so happy this set came out, a set like this was long overdue!

Supplies:

{die}vine Christian Occasion Cross stamp set

{die}vine Cross Combo Die Set

{die}namic Duo Die Set

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoyed these projects!

Happy 13th Birthday Jillian!

HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY JILLIAN!

Here is a card I created just for Jillian's special day! I find it difficult to make cards for teens and adults, but the Rock Princess cartridge was suitable for a 13 year old who loves music! Look at her cool skirt, I put tulle over it to add some dimension!

Supplies:
Cricut Rock Princess cartridge
A Jillian Vance Design stamps {Sneak Peak of an upcoming set}
A Jillian Vance Design {die}licious Flag Banner
Recollections Card Base and Envelope
DCWV Rockstar mat stack
The Twinery - Pink Sorbet Twine
Black Tulle
Stickles - Glam Pink
Uniball White Gel Pen
Stampin' Up! Glimmer Brad

For more birthday card inspiration, head over here!

NEW STAMP SNEAK PEEKS!

Hello Crafty Friends!
Today I am showcasing 2 upcoming AJVD stamp sets!  First, I'm using the Pleas{ANT} Picnic stamp set to create a BBQ invitation.  The ants and other graphics on this stamp set are sooo adorable!

Supplies:
A Jillian Vance Design Pleas{ANT} Picnic stamp set
A Jillian Vance Design Burlap Background Stamp
Red Button and Black Twine handmade embellishment
Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black

Next I used the Peacock Feathers stamp set to create this card. I used 4 stamps in this set. I stamped it in all different colours to create my own background paper. I think the key is to randomly stamp your image in all different directions.

Supplies:
A Jillian Vance Design Peacock Feathers stamp set
Recollections Cardstock
Stampin Up Ink in Island Indigo (2011 In Color), Concord Crush (2010 In Color), Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant and Not Quite Navy

Thanks for looking!  Be sure to click here to check out a week full of new stamp sneak peeks!

A Very Happy Birthday!

Hi Friends! Today I'm sharing a Happy Birthday card with you all that is simply adorable! I wanted to keep the card simple because I wanted the focus to be on the candle flame. I truly enjoy using my AJVD dies to stamp my sentiments on!  See below for product details. To check out the AJVD design team blog for lots of inspiration, click here!

Supplies:

A Jillian Vance Design {die}monds Diamonds stamp set

A Jillian Vance Design {die}verse Tag 

Cricut Simply Charmed

Imaginisce I-Rock and Gems

Juke Twine

Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa

For My Daddy!

Hi Followers! This is my first post back since having my daughter 3 weeks ago.  For my post today, I decided to make a Father's Day card for my hubby, from my daughter, Sofia.  I wanted the card to have a "child-like" look to it.

Supplies:

A Jillian Vance Design Celebrate Dad stamp set

Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge

Divine Twine

Recollections Brads

Toolbelt Father's Day Card

Hello Readers! Look at this adorable toolbelt card I created! I cannot claim the idea as my own, I found it on the Cricut message board, and it even came with a file. However I don't own MTC, SCAL or Design Studio, but I was easily able to re-create this card on my own with my trimmer! So if you want to try it out, it's easily re-creatable. I also stuck with my "nuts and bolts" tool theme and created a bag topper full of almonds.

Supplies:
A Jillian Vance Design Celebrate Dad stamp set
Cricut Lite Handyman cartridge
Recollections Brads
Recollections 12x12 Kraft paper (12x12 needed for top of tool belt)
"Daddy-O-Brand" is a free printable from the Martha Stewart website

Con{grad}ulations and Teacher Treats!

Con{GRAD}ulations Stamp Set

 Teacher Treats Stamp Set

Check out all the Design Team Blogs for this weeks inspiration creations using Teacher Treats and Con{GRAD}ulations!

Ruby ~ Handcrafted Simply By Us  

Nadia ~ Nadia's Beautiful Mess

Jennifer ~ Scrapping Under the Influence 

Jillian ~ Princess and the Paper

Bunny ~ Bunny Runs with Scissors

Graduation and Teacher Appreciation

Hi Friends! Hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend. With Easter now over, I have turned my mind to Graduation and Teacher Appreciation week.

Below is a simple 3-D card I created without having to bust out any machines! The cap actually opens up into a card. So cute! I've also fit in 5, yes 5! sneak peek's of a new stamp set that Jillian has created which will be released on Friday. As usual, I had loads of fun using this stamp set.

Inside of card:

Supplies:
AJVD Con{grad}uations Stamp Set
AJVD Money Money Stamp Set
AJVD {die}signer Pocket Die
Martha Stewart Embossing Powder in Dove
Versamark Watermark Stamp Pad (to emboss)
Memento Ink in Paris Dusk
Divine Twine in
Cardstock - Recollections
Buttons from my stash

Im not done just yet, I've also got a super adorable Teacher Appreciation Gift for you to check out. I created a popcorn sleeve to wrap around a pack of popcorn for a little thank to hand over to your child's favourite teacher! I promise that even though this stamp is adorable, there are lots more on this stamp set that you will just go ga-ga over!!!

Supplies:
AJVD Teacher Treats stamp set
AJVD {die}verse Tag
Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black
Celebrate It Ribbon, 360 (Michael's Brand)
Recollections cardstock
Cricut Imagine Buccaneet cartridge (for the striped pattern paper)

Go show some support and comment on my projects over at the A Jillian Vance Design Team blog!

Thanks for looking...which is your favourite project?

Mother's Day Stamp Set

Celebrate Mom is HERE!!!

Thank you for joining me this week to Celebrate Mom!

Here is  Celebrate Mom Stamp Set  ~ in stock and shipping!

Check out all the Design Team Blogs for this weeks inspiration creations using Celebrate Mom!

Ruby ~ Handcrafted Simply By Us

Nadia ~ Nadia's Beautiful Mess

Jennifer ~ Scrapping Under the Influence 

Jillian ~ Princess and the Paper
Bunny ~ Bunny Runs with Scissors

Also new this week is the Burlap Background Stamp

To purchase, click here

We will be Sneak Peeking two new sets next week so come back for more goodies!

March Stamp Release for A Jillian Vance Design

The March Stamp and Die release is here!!!

6 stamp sets and 3 dies!

Perfect Day

Perfect Day fits the Spellbinders Standard Circles die or the 3 inch Circle punch.  Great for journaling pages too.

Charming Occasions

Charming Occasions  is designed around our {die}lightfully Charming Circle die or it will also fit a 1  1/2 circle punch.  They celebrate Everyday Occasions!

{die}lightfully Charming Circle

{die}lightfully Charming Circle Die coordinates with our Charming Occasions Stamp set.  You can also use any of the stamp sets that coordinate with the Epiphany Crafts Round 25 shape such as A {Little} Love and Type Star Font Stamp sets.

Whimsical Journey

Mini Whimsical Balloons

These two Hot Air Balloon Stamp coordinate with Emerald Cut {die}mond Nested Die set and the sentiments fit the {die}namic Duo also.  On the Mini Whimsical Balloon set, the bottom right hand corner image is a Make Your Own Balloon (check out Bunny's Card yesterday)! Just add a 2 inch circle and that small line to create your own balloon.  Or make it 3D by adding three circles layered together.  Just two FUN sets!  That fit a variety of occasions!

Everyday Flags

This stamp set coordinates with{die}licious Flag Set,  see those dotted lines around the flag stamps?  Those are  die placement lines.  You center your die within those lines and it should cut perfectly ~ we use removable tape to hold it in place. and those words will fit with the flag folded in half.  Also the icons will fit the Endless Borders stamp set shown below! and also the Epiphany Crafts Round 14 as well as in the circles of the Flags.

{die}licious Flag Set

Coordinates with Everyday Flags Stamp set and can be used soooo many ways!  Add the pole for a flatter layer or use a tooth pick or a stick pin from the jewelry making department.  Or fold over twine or ribbon to create a banner or use as it for a sentiment lay which a lot of our previous stamp sets fit!

Endless Borders

This was designed to be connected for how ever long you need, so the extra icons were added.

{die}luxe Jewelry Tags

These {die}luxe Jewelry Tags are sooo cute!  They coordinate with several of sets that have little words such as Peepster and A {Little}Love.

Here's a recap of this week;s projects using all the new releases:

Hope you enjoyed A Jillian Vance Design Release Week be sure and visit all the design team members for great ideas and Sneak Peeks!

Ruby ~ Handcrafted Simply By Us  

Nadia ~ Nadia's Beautiful Mess

Jennifer ~ Scrapping Under the Influence 

Jillian ~ Princess and the Paper 

Bunny ~ Bunny Runs with Scissors

Elisa ~ Perpetual Stew