From the crimped card stock to the peek-a-boo pearls, this card uses some of the traditional layering techniques of card making with a twist.

You can always take a design and pop something through a design to add interest.  Give it a try with various hole punchers and see what you think!

Happy Creating!

Jenna

The Dilemma:

One Sunday I was talking to my Mom as we do every week, when she was telling me of a conversation she had with her daughter in law’s Mom.

“What would you like to bring for her Birthday Celebration?” the Mom asked.

My Mom delightfully answered: “Funeral Potatoes!”

The Mom grimased and said ” Well maybe you should bring something else.”

(Did you giggle to yourself?  I did when I first heard it from my Mom.  The giggle was followed by an “oh my gosh I can’t believe she said that”.

Now my Mom is a very sweet woman but ultimately not the best when it comes to knowing when she has offended someone.  So what does one do when they want to bring a dish that has a name that could have another not so nice meaning?

Yes we could call it very cheesy potato casserole but that isn’t fun.

My suggestion to her was to rename it the Celebration of Life Potatoes, so no one will misinterpret the act of bringing them to a party, luncheon regardless the situation.

If you agree help me start the “Celebration of Life” Potato Revolution by telling your friends and asking them to tell their friends.

Together we can make a fabulous potato dish that no one can misconstrue and that everyone will love to bring along!

Interested in how to make “Celebration of Life Potatoes”?

Click this link to see the recipe.

And Mom I still love you Funeral Potatoes and all.

Warm Regards,

Jenna

This particular set of cards from Mother’s Day Cards 1 – 3 were all made from the Paisley collection from Stampin’ Up!  The trick is using layers to create different types of card layouts.

For example the bottom piece of scrapbook paper for this card is actually the design on the back of the scrapbook paper layered on top.

Framing with a coordinating card stock also helps frame the designs you use in your layers.

Happy Creating!

Jenna

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Warmest Regards,

Jenna

The answer is the square with the Happy Mother’s Day salutation.  Did you also know that the techniques you see me use for cardmaking can also be re-used when scrapbooking.  It is true most artist techniques can be transferred from one medium to the other with a little tweeking.

Happy Creating!

Jenna

So this week’s first card is an oval blossom with paisley paper combo.  All supplies are Stampin’ Up!  I love the contrast of all of the colors.

Tip:  When choosing scrap book paper to use in a project look for colors and designs that you are drawn to, the more you like a paper the more likely you’ll be able to create more new and interesting projects with that paper.

Happy Creating!

Jenna

Mother’s Day is May 8^th

Your answers are here…

First take a moment and think of the qualities you love most about your Mom and what has been important to her in her life.

Next think about the gifts you’ve given her in the past and how she reacted to them.

Ask yourself…

Does she prefer time you spend together?

Is she sentimental?

Does she cherish the gifts you make for her?

The answer to these questions will shape what to give your Mom.  Here are some ideas for each question as you look for the best way to celebrate you Mom this Mother’s Day.

Question 1: Does she prefer time you spend together?  If the answer is yes then try these ideas.

a)    Homemade Brunch

b)   Dinner at her favorite Restaurant

c)    Scavenger Hunt around the city or town you live finding all of her favorite things

d)   Spend time together doing her favorite activity

Question 2: Is she sentimental?

a)    A scrapbook of pictures of you and her with handwritten messages telling her how much she means to you.

b)   Framed Collage of all of her favorite things

c)    A Montage of her life with notes from you scattered in between clips and photos

d)   Handwritten Poem

Question 3: Does she cherish the gifts you make for her?

a)    Make a handmade scarf using her favorite colors.

b)   Fill a beautiful Pot with assorted flowers for her to watch bloom this year.

c)    Paint her apiece of pottery to be displayed in her Kitchen.

d)   Make her a necklace that symbolizes a mother’s love.

The possibilities are endless and I hope you are on your way to making this Mother’s Day unforgettable!

Warm Wishes!

Jenna

Happy Easter!

All of us at Mums Art Studio hope you have a wonderful day filled with family and friends!

Warmest Regards,

Jenna

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It is easy to journal, just keep a book close by where you will see it every day and commit to writing something about your day for a set period of time. If you make it just extend your deadling. Before you know it you’ll have recorded the history of your life!

Happy Creating!

Jenna

But, in all seriousiness I am here for you so if there are any articles you’d like me to post, techniques you’d like to know more about, products you’d like to learn about just let me know!!!

Wishing you the very best!

Jenna

Changes will be coming to our site and our product offering stay tuned an announcement will be coming in May!

Happy Creating!
Jenna

So you’ve mastered one way of making cards but you are bored. What do you do now? Turn the design on its head. No really, I am being serious. If you’d like a new design simply rotate some of the layers for a whole new look.

Give it a try!

Happy Creating!
Jenna

Did you know that you can create a scrapbook out of anything? Seriously you can! Old playing cards, coffee cups, Paper bags, Fabric…

The list is endless but the big question is What do you scrap with?

Happy Creating,
Jenna