Welcome to the Gardeners' Digest! The Gardeners' Digest is a monthly update from the Garden Girls, the design team at Two Peas In a Bucket. You can hop from one blog to the next (beginning with Two Peas' Garden Girl blog) to see inspiring projects, sneak peeks, and fresh product picks. You might even find a give-away or two, so make sure to read each post carefully. ;)
Here's a project I've made recently using some of my favorite products:
I am completely obsessed with the new Chap collection by American Crafts. It's full of great patterns that can be used for masculine projects, but is so universal that it could be used for almost anything.
I've jumped on the Project Life bandwagon & am using the Chap line right now in lieu of purchasing specific PL products. I'm going with a very carefree, whimsical approach & plan on changing up my supplies on a constant basis.
Speaking of Project Life, have you seen the new 2012: Captured series by fellow Garden Girl Lisa Truesdell at Two Peas? If you've ever thought about doing PL, or even if you'd like to learn more, you would LOVE Lisa's free class. I love her style of doing PL & I can't wait for this week's lesson!
Even before I was a Garden Girl, Two Peas has always been my one-stop shop for paper crafting supplies. I love that they carry the latest & greatest... and I love the free shipping options. :) ***This month's free shipping code for orders $50+ is: NY2012
Each of the Garden Girls are sharing their top 5 product picks for this month. Here are some that make my heart go all pitter patter:
1. American Crafts Chap Just Write Journaling Cards - I'm using these right now instead of the Project Life cards. They fit the page protectors PERFECTLY! The colors and designs are perfect for my very testosterone driven household. The pack includes 24 frames & journaling cards (3" x 4", 4" x 6", + smaller banner/title cards.)
2. Fiskars Jenni Bowlin Blue Ribbon punch - This has to be THE cutest tool I've seen in a long time. Of course, you can make blue ribbons with it, but it's perfect for banners too! I'll show you more in my Finally Friday Video this week!
3. Smash Date Stamp - this stamp is perfect for Project Life! I love adding a quick date to my pages!
4. Crate Paper's Paper Heart collection - my favorite Valentine's day collection! The designs can be used all year long & are GORGEOUS!
5. Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher - I use this tool on a daily basis! It's perfect for securing washi tape, ribbon, & can be used alone as a design element. Trust me on this one. You need this tool. :)
From here, make your way to Kimber McGray's blog! xoxo
What an awesome card! And I never thought of using the blue ribbon punch to make banners - how could I have overlooked that? Thank you so much for mentioning that!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteI also love that AC Chap collection. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI was just introduced to the Chap line, by Jen Gallacher, loving it, perfect for all of my boys!
ReplyDeletetûûût tûûûût, I'm travelling around these blogs, I'm exiting for what's next :D
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable card! You did a GREAT job taking a masculine line and making a cute feminine card! LOVE THIS!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable card! Love the chap line
ReplyDeleteI love these blog hops. I get so many great ideas from them ( love your idea for using the blue ribbon punch for banner pieces) Now I want that punch too!
ReplyDeleteLove your product selections! I almost bought the smash date stamp yesterday!
ReplyDeleteI just bought that Smash stamp and have already used it over and over.
ReplyDeleteReally cute card! Thanks for the reminder about the Lisa t class!
ReplyDeleteLoving that card and your product picks!
ReplyDeleteCute card
ReplyDeleteI need to try the smash stuff, thanks for sharing your projects and the new lines, great post!!
ReplyDeleteThe Paper Heart collection is my abosolute fav line right now too.
ReplyDeleteYour 5 favorites are at the top of my list too!
ReplyDeleteFun links, and I love your card! Thanks for sharing your faves.
ReplyDeleteI love the texture on your card! And I agree about the blue ribbon punch...really versitile!
ReplyDeletebeautiful texture. Thanks for sharing your faves.
ReplyDeleteCute card - I'm seeing denim more and more in scrapbooking and card making these days. I really enjoy your Finally Friday videos, too.
ReplyDeletelove card! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think the chap line is so cute. I need to get my hands on some.
ReplyDeleteLove your card.
ReplyDeleteCute! my son just gave me 2 pairs of his old jeans begrudgingly .....
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I love your picks!!
ReplyDeletevery cute card!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the Jenni Bowlin Blue Ribbon punch! I would use it all of the time in my kids' lunches!
ReplyDeleteLove this-so bright and fresh!
ReplyDeletelove the card and fancy that date stamp!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun card. so pretty
ReplyDeleteDarling card. It's so cheery and has such great texture.
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteLove your cheerful card! Just bought the tiny attacher...can't wait to start using it! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteCute card and yup, gotta love the tiny attacher!
ReplyDeleteGreat project, so bright and cheery!! I love the denim. I also love the Chap collection. Can't wait to get me some!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time viewing your blog and i really like your blog header, very cool!
ReplyDeleteI love all the textures on your card!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Oh, Julie! I just looooooove your card! This is amazing and super cute! LOVE the papers and the ribbon--love it all:) YOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteI love those Studio Calico letters you used on the card. They are my go-to alphas!
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