Bean Talk

Cards on Mondays! and Watermelon Gazpacho winner...

Don't you just LOVE the new summer line? I personally can NOT wait to get my hands on this line!

So let's announce the winner of the new line first. 

Congrats go to...

Here are your random numbers:

207

Timestamp: 2011-04-18 00:31:42 UTC

I love just being outside in the sunshine! I would love, love to have this collection! Thanks for the chance!

Posted by: Sarah Webb | April 15, 2011 at 06:19 PM

Sarah, I will email you so we can get these goodies out to you as soon as they come off the presses!

Now, on to your Monday morning inspiration...

HBD card by Kim Moreno

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup

Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Collection- 3 Dancing Hats/ 6 Silly Owls

Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Spotted Owl (label sticker), Dutch Mustard (letters)

 

Other: Core'dinations cardstock, Queen & Co jewels, Scor-Pal tool

9th Birthday card by Shannon Zickel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup

Pea Pod Parts: Spotted Owl Soup

Corrugated Alphabets: Red

Bean Stalks: blue/green twine

Other: Card base- American Crafts 

Celebrate the Gift of You card by Shannon Zickel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup

Kraft Paper
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup/6x6 pad

Pea Pod Parts: Spotted Owl Soup

Bean Stalks: blue/green twine

Other: Ink, Card base- American Crafts

Have a great one!

Ready for some summer fun? Introducing Watermelon Gazpacho...

We've got a surprise for you today!  We have a mid-show release to tell you about...it's Watermelon Gazpacho!  Swimsuits, watermelons, stars and stripes...it's all about summer!  Love it!  Laina did an amazing job with this collection - thank you Laina!

To our RETAILERS - it starts shipping April 30th!

As always with the new releases - we've got a set to give away!!!  If you want to win it before you can buy it...leave a comment.  What do you love most about summer?  We would love to know.  We'll pick a winner on Monday.  Good Luck!

Enjoy the weekend!

Jill

 

Layouts on Thursdays!

Ahhh Thursday! It's hard to get focused with the beautiful weather we've had. The tulips are blooming, the big robin's are looking for a place to lay eggs, the sun is shining... SO many distractions! :)

I need a few more rainy days to get some stuff done. 

Today's layouts all have that spring feel to them. Bikes, Birdies and Ponies. 

Enjoy!

Biking Girls by Laura Vegas

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Blossom Soup on White (fresh cilantro, cornmeal, anejo cheese)
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Blossom Soup
Journaling Sprouts: Blossom Soup
Alphabeans: Brown
Corrugated Alphas: Green

Corrugated Shapes: Flowers

Other: embossed cardstock (Core'dinations), stickers (Doodlebug Designs), silver accents (Hero Arts), staples (Tim Holtz for Ranger) 

Spring? by Sarah Hodgkinson

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock 
Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard Soup/Leeks, Wholegrain Mustard, Gruyere Cheese, Spotted Owl Soup/5 Totally Fun Tunes

Diecut Shapes: Blossom Soup
Corrugated Alphas: Green
Bean Blossoms: Brown, Red
Bean Stalks: 5 Color Polka Ribbon - Green, Red/Black Ribbon - Twine

Other: Core'dinations cardstock, Xyron Creatopia (for deckle cut) and sticker maker (to adhere ribbon), Fiskars layering tape, 3L kraft photo corner, Font: EditorCndn, other: sewing machine and thread.

Ponyrider by Kim Arnold

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard Soup / wholegrain mustard, Blossom Soup / corn kernels / half pound blossoms / lime wedges / cornmeal, Chilled Strawberry Soup / whipped cream
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Blossom Soup
Corrugated Shapes: Frames
Cool Beans: brown
Bean Seeds: Color/Size
Bean Stalks: Orange / Yellow

Other: Martha Stewart butterfly punches, Lilybee rubon 

Tips:

• The corrugated frames make a great place to put your journaling
• Fussy cut clouds from the Corn Kernels patterned paper and then pop dot some of them to add more dimension to your page.
• Create a sun easily using a circle punch and some strips of patterned paper, then just tuck it behind a cloud

Have a great one!

Soup Spotting 4.13.11

Good Wednesday! I can't believe it's already the middle of the week. Too much to get done before this Friday. I need this week to last a bit longer. 

Today I grabbed a few great things that were recently emailed to me for Soup Spotting and another great card from Facebook. 

Enjoy!

Check out this amazing piece of art created using the Bean Blossom embellishments that were released at CHA Winter. I am stunned by how Bella Art used them. So incredibly cool!

Wall Art submitted by Bella Art. 

Next is a layout that is perfect for this time of year by Melanie Call. She created it with our Egg Drop Soup collection. I loved this line. If you still have some in your stash. Now's the time to break it out and scrap some Easter photos!

Real Bunny by Melanie Call

Then I spotted this clever use of the packaging from the Corrugated Shapes. The brown scalloped flower is the backing of the packaging. 

(sorry for the low quality photo, it looks like she took it with an iphone)

Plant Your Feet Card by Kristen Worden

Would YOU like to be considered for Soup Spotting on Wednesdays? Simply email me your Jillibean Soup projects at kimber@jillibean-soup.com or load it on our Facebook page (links off to the left side bar).

Have a great one!

Introducing Our New Design Team- Part 2

Today we have three more of our fabulous gals from our new team to showcase. Two are new members and the 1st of our returning members. 

Linda Barber from Pennsylvania -- on her way to California though. She's got a very vibrant  style that always includes fun little details. Check out the layered hearts on the bottom of the card below. I love the Kraft house on the Kraft pattern paper as well. Her blog is a fun read. A mix of family, fun and crafting. 

Home is where you are card by Linda Barber

Stephanie Klauk from Ontairo, Canada. Stephanie comes to us with a clean, crisp style. She mixes pattern papers beautifully. I love looking at her layouts because her elements are always so well placed. Just a little touch here and a little touch there. Check out her blog to see what I mean. 

These Are The Days by Stephanie Klauck

Becky Williams is our 1st of four returning design team members. She is from Texas and expecting her 4th baby girl this summer. She's our girl when it comes to layering and adding dimension to her projects. Just check out the sun alone on the layout below. Seriously, so fun! Her blog is always hopping with many new projects weekly. 

Super Double Hooper by Becky Williams

Next week we will introduce you three more of our new team members.

Have a great one!

Cards on Mondays!

Good Monday!

It's been a busy busy weekend! It was great to see so many familiar faces in Kitchener, ON Canada at ScrapFest and from what I read on Facebook, it looked like Jill had a great time in Wisconsin!

We've got more fabulous cards for you today from the design team to get your week off to a good start. 

Enjoy!

Happy birthday card by Kim Arnold 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card base
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup / 6 silly owls / 3 dancing hats / 5 totally fun tunes / 4 unwrapped presents
Corrugated Shapes: hearts
Cool Beans: green
Bean Stalks: Orange / Yellow

Other: EK Success and Stampin’ Up! punches, googly eyes, brown ink.

Tips: turn a button into a balloon by adding baker’s twine!

It's Your Birthday by Sarah Hodgkinson

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup/5 Totally Fun Tunes, 6 Silly Owls
Diecut Shapes: Spotted Owl Soup

Other: Core'dinations cardstock, ProvoCraft/Cricut cartridge (Hoot 'n' Holler), Fiskars layering tape, other: sewing machine and thread.

Have a great one!

Free For All Friday...Vote for our New Blog Button

 

Happy Friday!  Like Kimber said I'm headed to Wisconsin to teach at The Scrapbook Store in Greenfield.  I think there may be a couple of spots still available if you can join me!  Jen Harkin will be there as well.  She's coming up for a girl's weekend.  We're teaching, cropping and playing with the Wisconsin girls! 

How about a GIVEAWAY?  Kimber posted these blog buttons on Facebook yesterday and asked everyone's opinion of their favorite.  I thought we would do the same thing here...the good news is that if you leave a comment about your favorite, then you'll be in the running to win some Jillibean goodies!  You can leave a comment here and on our Facebook Fan page (click on the link to the left).  2 chances to win!!  For those of you that already left a comment on Facebook - thank you!  You're a step ahead of everyone!  I'll pick a winner and reveal the new blog button next week.

Have a great weekend!!!  Here I come cheese heads! ;)

Jill

Layouts on Thursdays!

I'm on a plane today to Kitchner, ON Canada to hang out at ScrapFest for the weekend with Sarah Hodgkinson and Scrapbook & Cards Today. Jill is headed up to Wisconsin this weekend with Jenifer Harkin. We're spreading the Jillibean love around! We're looking forward to seeing some of our Soup Friends!

Today's layouts by the design team all showcase my favorite line -- Dutch Mustard. I love how Laura mixed in a bit of the Chilled Strawberry Soup. 

Have a great one!

She Loves Him by Laura Vegas

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard Soup on White (cornstarch, creme fraiche), Chilled Strawberry Soup on Kraft (fresh lime juice)
Coordinating Diecut Shapes: Dutch Mustard Soup

Journaling Sprouts: Dutch Mustard Soup on White

Kraft Mini Alphas: Brown

Corrugated Alphas: White
Corrugated Shapes: Flowers

Kraft Shipping Tags: Repair Tag
Bean Stalks: 5 Color Polka

Other: brads (Making Memories), letter stickers (Doodlebug Designs), staples (Tim Holtz for Ranger)

Forever Friends by Kim Moreno

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup

Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard Soup collection- Creme Fraiche/ Wholegrain Mustard/ Cornstarch/ Dry Mustard Powder

Sprouts: Dutch Mustard Soup
Pea Pod: Dutch Mustard Soup

Sugar Picks: Heart

Alphabeans: Burlap (chipboard letters),

Alphabeans on Kraft: brown

Bean Stalks: Orange/Yellow Ribbon (twine)

 

Other: Core'dinations cardstock, Zva Creative pearls, Martha Stewart punch, American Crafts pen

Double Trouble by Sarah Hodgkinson

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard Soup/Creme Fraiche, Dry Mustard Powder, Whole Grain Mustard
Diecut Shapes: Dutch Mustard Soup

Kraft Mini Alphas: Brown

 

Other: Core'dinations cardstock (Core Impressions - Jillibean Soup Collection) and Sand-It Gadget tool, K & Company chipboard, We R' Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, 3L kraft photo corner, other: sewing machine and thread. This layout is based on a bonus PageMaps sketch by Becky Fleck in the spring issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today.

 

Please Note: Hand cut the hearts from a sheet of "Dry Mustard Powder" and then join together by feeding them through your sewing machine. 

Have a great one!

Soup Spotting 4.6.11

Let's get over the mid week hump with some inspiration from YOU. I poked around our Facebook page again and found more amazing projects that our Soup friends have shared. 

Check out these 2 layouts, a fabulous card and a fun little project. 

Swinging with Dad by Rebecca Keppel

-- Love the pictures and how she made the title fun and free to go with the feel of the layout.

Things You Say by Sarah Eclavea

-- Documenting things your friends or family say is always a fun way to remember the little details that we can easily forget.

Congratulations card by Rhonda Van Ginkel

-- Man Alive! Check out the layers and layers of pretty pattern paper. Beautiful!

Photo Holder by Carolyn King

-- LOVE this altered photo holder. What a great gift for a friend!

Would YOU like to be considered for Soup Spotting on Wednesday? Simply email me your projects featuring Jillibean Soup at kimber@jillibean-soup.com or load it up on our Facebook Page. 

Have a great one!

Introducing Our New Design Team- Part 1

We've got 13 gals to introduce to you or re-introduce to you. Over the next 4 weeks we will showcase 3 (or 4) of our 2011 Jillibean Soup Design Team.

Let's get our introductions started with 3 new girls that we've added to the team. 

Welcome Teka Cochonneau from Orlando, Florida

Teka has a clean and graphic style with lots of little details added. 

It's hard to believe that she's only be scrapping for 7 months, since the birth of her daughter. You wouldn't know it by looking at her blog. You must check it out!

Laina Lamb from Cleveland, OH. Laina was a guest designer for us last year and also became a part of the in house team for Jillibean Soup. We're happy to have her as a regular part of the 2011 Design Team. She's been working with Jill to help develop some of the recent products that were released at the last CHA. 

Laina has a clean, graphic style and also does a lot of 2 page layouts. Check out her blog for more great projects.

Carole Maurin is joining us from France. This is the 1st time we've had a member from France. She brings a fun style that showcases all that is fun about Jillibean Soup products. 

While her blog is in French, we can always look at the pretty pictures of her projects. :) Check it out!

Welcome to the team ladies! We can't wait to see what you create to share with all of us!

Have a great one!