Bean Talk

Cards on Monday!

First of all, happy belated Father's Day!  I hope everyone took the time to spend part of their day reminding the dad's in their life how special they are.  Second of all, you've seen the harrassment I've been suffering about my fondness for gnomes and all other things deemed 'creepy.'  I am here to defend myself and I am proud of my collection!  Here's just a few to share with you...
 
See they aren't so bad!  Plus, I know a certain Big Bean that gave me that adorable little gnome riding the owl:)  And, the latest addition, which isn't pictured, is the The Elf on the Shelf book with corresponding adorable elf....psst....the Big Bean also has one of those. Ok, let the defense rest.  Last of all, check out this great collection of birthday cards that design team came up with.

It's Your Day Card by Julie Bonner

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup/2 Cups of Confetti, 3 Dancing Hats, 4 Unwrapped Presents, 5 Totally Fun Tunes, Spotted Owl Soup 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Stamps:  Spotted Owl Soup Set by Unity Stamp Co.

Other:  Bazzill Cardstock, Scalloped Scissors, Me & My Big Ideas Turquoise Rhinestones, Copic Marker Y06.

 

Make A Wish Card by Julie Bonner

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card base
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup 6 x 6 Pad, Spotted Owl Soup/3 Dancing Hats
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Spotted Owl Soup

Bean Stalks: Twill Polkas
Pea Pods:  Spotted Owl Soup

Other: Martha Stewart Pinking Circle Punch All Over the Page Punch.

 
Happy Birthday by Teka Cochonneau

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Pea Pods: Spotted Owl Soup
Bean Stalk Twine: Orange/Yellow Bakers Twine

Other:  Kraft Cardstock, Silhouette SD, eyelets.

 
Just For You by Teka Cochonneau

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup / Unwrapped Presents
Card Bases: A2 Kraft Cards/Envelopes
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Spotted Owl Soup
Canvas: Orange Graph Canvas Stars

Other: White Cardstock, button.

 
Spotted Owl Birthday Card by Laina Lamb

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Papers:  Spotted Owl Soup/3 Dancing Hats, Spotted Owl Soup/6 Silly Owls
Diecut Shates:  Spotted Owl Soup
Cardstock Stickers:  Spotted Owl Soup

Other: Cardstock, adhesive, pop dots, scallop punch.

 
Party 'til the Owls Come Home Birthday Card by Laina Lamb

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Papers:  Spotted Owl Soup/3 Dancing Hats, Spotted Owl Soup/5 Totally Fun Tunes
Diecut Shapes:  Spotted Owl Soup
Journaling Sprouts:  Spotted Owl Soup

Other: Cardstock, adhesive, pop dots.

Have a great day and long live the gnomes!

 

Free for All Friday - Let's have some fun with Gnomeo...

 

See that little guy... we've been having some fun with him lately.  We have a private forum that our design team uses to discuss upcoming projects, CHA stuff and general Jillibean information.  Anyhow, since Jen Harkin took over the blog we've been teasing her about her love of gnomes.  She didn't know she was getting a signature with a gnome, some DT members were inspired to go out and guy gnomes with all this gnome chatter and you might just see a gnome incorporated in some upcoming Jillibean designs.  Personally, I think gnomes are a bit creepy but that's just my opinion.  Jen also likes those creepy elves with the weird faces...no you won't see any of those in any Jillibean products ;)  Ha! 

We thought we would let you all share in the fun... this little guy is hidden on one of our DT members blogs.  If you find him, leave a comment about what you think we should name him (Gnomeo belongs to the movie).  When you leave a comment, you'll be in the running for a $50 gift certificate for the Jillibean Soup Retail Store!!!  You get to pick your goodies!!! 

ETA:  I totally forgot to give you clues to this person's blog!!!  Here they are:

1.  This person dated the keyboardist from Nine Inch Nails when she was younger.

2.  Her favorite Jillibean products are the Pea Pod diecuts.

3.  Punches are her favorite scrapbooking tools.

Good Luck!  We'll pick a winner Monday morning so hurry up go find Gnomeo!!!

Have a great weekend!

Jill

 

Layouts on Thursday...and some fun projects too!

What do spring and summer seasons make you think of?  How about sports and travel?  The design team has come up with some layouts that feature sports and travel.  Plus, we got a couple of fun projects to share too that are quick and easy. 

 
Team Spirit by Laina Lamb

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples/Yellow Sugar, Spotted Owl/2 Cups of Confetti, Spotted Owl/3 Dancing Hats, Spotted Owl/5 Totally Fun Tunes
Diecut Shapes: Spotted Owl
Cardstock Stickers:  Spotted Owl
Journaling Sprouts:  Yellow
Corrugated Alphas: White
Printed Canvas Stars:  Orange Graph

Other:  Cardstock, Silhouette Machine, Futura font, Epiphany Crafts Felt and Epoxies, adhesive, pop dots.

 
Weekend by Linda Barber

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Coordinating Stickers: Spotted Owl
Journaling Sprouts: Square Orange on White
Pea Pods: Spotted Owl

Other: embroidery thread.

 
Spring in NY by Mel Blackburn

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Blossom Soup/Anejo Cheese/Lime Wedges/Corn Kernels
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Blossom Soup
Coordinating Die Cuts: Blossom Soup
Journaling Sprouts: Blossom Soup
Alphabeans: Mixed Yellow Sunshine
Corrugated Shapes: Flowers

Other: Slice machine for butterflies.

 
Learning To Ride by Stephanie Klauck 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Blossom Soup/Half Pound Blossoms, Anejo Cheese, Corn Kernels; Spotted Owl Soup/6 Silly Owls; Soup Staples/Yellow Sugar
Cardstock Stickers: Dutch Mustard Soup
Corrugated Alphas: Blue
Corrugated Shapes: Butterflies
Diecut Shapes: Blossom Soup, Dutch Mustard Soup

Other: WorldWin Cardstock, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher. 

 

The 18th Hole by Stephanie Klauck

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Chicken Noodle/Dried Egg Noodles; Dutch Mustard Soup/Cornstarch, Leeks, Creme Fraiche; Minestrone/Striped

Cardstock Stickers: Dutch Mustard Soup, Chicken Noodle

Corrugated Alphas: Green

Diecut Shapes: Dutch Mustard Soup

Journaling Sprouts: Circle Calendars (green)

Kraft Tags: Stock Tag

Bean Stalks: Blue/Green

 

Other: WorldWin Cardstock, Technique Tuesday Stamps, Tsukineko Ink, Buttons.

 
 
Compact Album by Jenifer Harkin

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard Soup/Wholegrain Mustard
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Spotted Owl Soup, Blossom Soup

Corrugated Shapes: Hearts

Other: Empty Clinique Eye Shadow Compact.

Cake Toppers by Summer Fullerton

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Spotted Owl Soup
Journaling Sprouts: Spotted Owl Soup
Cardstock Stickers: Spotted Owl Soup

Other: Cardstock Bazzill, Fiskars Circle Punches, Stampin Up Ribbon and kitchen skewers.

 

Come back tomorrow for Free for all Friday with Jill! 

 

Soup Spotting 6.15.11

Hey, hey, hey!  Remember that great sketch from design team member Julie Bonner?!  It's time to spot some of those wonderful takes on the sketch, which have been posted on facebook.

Jennifer was the first 'peep' to post her take on the sketch.  What a way to start!

 
Layout by Jennifer Reilly

This layout features another way to showcase the 6 x 6 Watermelon Gazpacho pads.

 
Vacation Omar Layout by Lisa Preston Foust

Check out this cute and simple card.....

 
Make A Wish Card by Heather Robertson

Check out the eyes on this little guy, not to mention all of the many details!

 
I 'Heart' You by Luz Maria Bruna

And our final spotting this week, a layout featuring Dutch Mustard Soup....

You Have My Heart Layout by Frances Durham Sylvia

So, if you need your memory refreshed, you can get all the details about the sketch and the contest here.  Who could pass up the opportunity to win some Jillibean Goodies?  And, remember, you can also simply email me with your Jillibean Soup projects to jen@jillibean-soup.com .  Have a fantastic Wednesday!

 

Guest Designer Tuesday - Aphra Bolyer

We're back again today with two great cards by our Guest Designer this month, Aphra Bolyer. 

 
Remember Card by Aphra Bolyer

Supplies
Jillibean Soup
A2 Kraft Card
Patterned Paper:  Blossom Soup/Cilantro, Red Sugar/Soup Staples
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Watermelon Gazpacho
Pea Pods:  Blossom Soup
Corrugated Shapes: Buttons
Canvas Shapes:  Red Script Stars
Bean Stalks: Twill Polkas, Red Twine

 
Stars and Stripes Card by Aphra Bolyer

Supplies
Jillibean Soup
A2 Kraft Card
Patterned Paper:  Watermelon Gazpacho/Melon Ball, Seedless Cucumber and Sprig of Mint
Pea Pods:  Watermelon Gazpacho, Blossom Soup
Corrugated Shapes:  Frames
Canvas Shapes:  Red Script Star
Bean Stalks: Twill Polkas, Red Twine

Thanks for the inspiration Aphra!  Check back next Tuesday for more of Aphra's work.  See you tomorrow for soup spotting!

 

Cards on Monday

I have a secret.....prior to Jillibean Soup....I had never used kraft or corrugated paper.  Now, I LOVE IT and use it consistently.  I don't know why I didn't use it before, but it is so versatile and adds that extra 'pop.'  Check out all these cards that have used either the kraft paper and/or the corrugated shapes.

Thanks Card by Carole Maurin

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard Soup/Cornstach
Die Cut Shapes: Dutch Mustard Soup
Sugar picks: Green/Quartz
Corrugated Shapes: Hearts
Bean Stalks: Orange/Yellow

Other:  Brads.

 
Love You More Card by Linda Barber

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Atomic Soup/Stirred Elements
Corrugated Shapes: Hearts

Other: Embroidery thread.

 
Thank You Card by Linda Barber

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Coordinating Stickers: Dutch Mustard Soup
Pea Pods: Dutch Mustard Soup
Bean Stalk: Orange/Yellow Baker's Twine

Other: Embroidery thread.

 
Safe Travels Card by Lisa VanderVeen

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card 
Clear Stamps:  Travel
Bean Blossoms:  Natural Bean Blossoms
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Twine
Cardstock Stickers:  Kraft Mini Black Alpha

Other:  Core d'inations cardstock EK Success punch.

 
Love You Bunches Card by Mel Blackburn

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Dutch Mustard/Gruyere Cheese
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Dutch Mustard Soup
Coordinating Die cuts: Dutch Mustard Soup
Bean Stalks: Red/Brown Twine

Other: Slice machine for butterflies.

 
Thank You Card by Stephanie Klauck

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Chicken Noodle/Dried Egg Noodles; Dutch Mustard Soup/Leeks, Creme Fraiche Cardstock Stickers: Dutch Mustard Soup
Corrugated Shapes: Hearts

Other: WorldWin Cardstock, Button, Thread, Fiskars Border Punch.

 
Butterflies and Heart Card by Wendy McKee

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Card base: White bazzil cardstock
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Blossom Soup
Corrugated shape: Heart
Bean stalks:Twill Polka

Other: Martha Stewart Border punch, Martha Stewart 3 in one butterfly punch.

Weren't they all fantastic?  Now, don't be afraid, grab that kraft and corrugated shapes...it'll be awesome!  And addictive....

Have a fantastic day!

Free for All Friday...

Man, where did the week go?  I'm thankful it's Friday but it just flew by!  CHA Summer is approaching faster than we think and there's still more to do!  The DT and I have been discussing projects for the booth and I'm really excited to see what they come up with!  These girls have so much talent and great ideas! 

Today, I have a couple of things to share...

First off, to our RETAILERS... we are having a huge Summer Warehouse Sale.  Starting today through June 24th, save on some of your favorite Jillibean collections!  Please let us know if you didn't receive the e-mail that went out today with the sale information!  You can e-mail Patty at info@jillibean-soup.com.

Next up, THANK YOU again to everyone that signed up for our "newsletter" last week!  We appreciate you taking the time to sign up again.   You should expect to see our first newsletter coming out some time this month! 

Next, a reminder about the sketch contest with Julie Bonner's sketch...if you post your layout/card using the sketch below on Facebook or link us up, there's a chance you could get "Soup Spotted" or win some Jillibean goodies!  We'll pick a winner at the end of June.  Lots of good projects coming through on Facebook! 

To view the original post, click here.

Finally, I have a couple of cards to share.  I never seem to get my cards up with the "Cards on Monday" post so I'll give you a little extra inspiration today.

 
keepin cool Card by Jill Yegerlehner

 
hi Card by Jill Yegerlehner

 
life is good Card by Jill Yegerlehner

Simple but cute! Love Watermelon Gazpacho!  Hopefully you've been able to get some and play around!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Jill

Layouts on Thursday

Today's layouts are all celebrating different moments in life...birthdays, being yourself, and the everyday (but extraordinary) activities.  So, sit back, relax and enjoy!

 

 
Busy Boy by Carole Maurin

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Mustard Soup Collection/Cornstach, Pasta Fagioli Collection/Romano Cheese
Mini Paper Pad: Spotted Owl Soup Collection
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Pasta Fagioli Collection, Blossom Soup Collection, Spotted Owl Soup Collection
Die Cuts Shapes: Blossom Soup Collection, Dutch Mustard Soup Collection
Corrugated Alphas: Blue
+ corrugated shapes package

 
15 at 15 by Laina Lamb

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Watermelon Gazpacho Soup Papers (watermelon, ice cubes, seedless cucumber, yellow bell pepper), Soup Staples Paper/Purple Sugar, Atomic Soup Paper (stirred elements)
Journaling Sprouts:  Watermelon Gazpacho Soup
Diecut Shapes:  Watermelon Gazpacho Soup
Cardstock Stickers:  Watermelon Gazpacho Soup
Corrugated Alphas: Red
Chipboard Alphas: Newspaper
Bean Stalks: Bakers Twine Red/Brown
Core Impressions/Jillibean Soup Cardstock
Bean Blossoms: Brown
Canvas Stars: Red Script
Corrugated Shapes: Buttons, Butterflies, Hearts and Flowers

Other: Cardstock, adhesive, pop dots, Epiphany Crafts Buttons and Epoxy shapes

 
Be by Nicole Nowosad

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock

Patterned Paper: Old World Cabbage Stew (Caraway Seeds, Brown Rice); Soup Staples (Olive Sugar), Pasta Fagioli (Meatballs), Chilled Strawberry Soup (Fresh Lime Juice)

Coordinating stickers: Dutch Mustard Soup, Old World Cabbage Stew

Corrugated shapes: Butterflies

Corrugated alphas: Red

Mini Kraft alphas: Brown

Sugar picks: Red/Brown, Butterfly

Journaling sprouts: Calendar Red
Bean Stalks: Red/Brown Baker’s Twine

Other: Kaiser bling and pearls, Papertrey Ink doily die, Foofala buttons, Technique Tuesday stamps, sewing.

 
No. 8 by Nicole Nowosad

 

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock

Patterned Paper: Old World Cabbage Stew (Caraway Seeds, Brown Rice, Spring Onions, Red Peppers); Spotted Owl Soup (6 silly owls)

Coordinating stickers:  Old World Cabbage Stew, Dutch Mustard Soup

Alphabeans: Red Houndstooth

Corrugated alphas: Green

Corrugated shapes: Arrow, Stars

Canvas stars: Red Script

Sugar picks: Hearts

Pea Pods: Blossom Soup, Spotted Owl Soup

Bean Stalks: Red/Brown Baker’s Twine

 

Other: Speedball white ink, Foofala buttons, Technique Tuesday stamps, Stampin’ up ink, sewing.

 
 
Party of 2 by Summer Fullerton

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock

Patterned Paper: Blossom Soup/Half Pound Blossoms, Corn Kernels
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Blossom Soup
Diecut Shapes: Blossom Soup
Corrugated Alphas: Kraft
Kraft Tiny Alphas: White
Stamps: Blossom Soup by Unity

Sugar Picks: Butterfliy
Bean Stalks: Red/Brown

Other: Bazzill cardstock, fancy Pants buttons, Adhesive Rhinestones, Basic Grey Brads, Versafine Ink, misc clear embossing ink and powder, and Silhouette cutting system.

 

 

 

 

Half Birthday by Wendy McKee

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Spotted Owl Soup/5 Totally Fun Tunes, 3 Dancing Hats
Coordinating Die Cut Shapes:  Spotted Owl Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Spotted Owl Soup
Kraft Mini Alphas:  Black Alpha
Corrugated Alphas:  White

Other:  White cardstock.  

Enjoy your day today and find something big or small to celebrate!

 

One more Giveaway winner!

It looks like we missed picking a winner from our post on May 20th. We do apologize!

I will say some of you actually guessed some of our new lines. I'm not going to say WHO or WHAT though. ;) Sneaks peeks will be coming soon though. 

The winner of a set of goodies is: 

Here are your random numbers:

11

Timestamp: 2011-06-08 13:42:40 UT

I'm thinking summer bugs...some cute ants, bees, butterflies, caterpillars, some glow bugs. Thanks for the chance to win.

Posted by: Stacy | May 20, 2011 at 08:38 AM

Stacy, I will email you to get your mailing info!

Have a great one!

Soup Spotting 6.7.11

Can you believe it?!  I've been talking to you now for one week.  I'll let you in on one thing that I've learned.  Well, just one thing.  I could share a ba-zillion things.  I know, I know, that's not a word, but I like to use it.  ANYWAY, other than the fact that I'm easily sidetracked (please refer to the brief  banter about 'ba-zillion'), I've learned that soup spotting is the most challenging of all blog responsibilities.  Why?!  Because everyone has such awesome projects that show how to use Jillibean Soup in such amazing ways!!  It's hard to pick and choose.  But, I have suffered through it and found some to share with all of you.  

The first project I'd like to share with you is this detailed "Spring 2011" mini album.  This album will be taught on June 12, 2011 at The Scrapbook Garden in Huntington Beach, CA.  You can check out some more details here. 

 

 

 

"Spring 2011" Mini Album by Amy Sotolongo

Next up, a simple, but beautiful layout!

 
 
Smile For Me by Michelle Wedertz

The last project I would like to share is a 'berry cute' card utilizing felt strawberry embellishments made with the Unity/Jillibean Soup Sweetest Day Itty Bitty stamp.  

 

Sweetest Day Card by Jennifer Roach

If you would like to be considered for Soup Spotting, you can simply email me with your Jillibean Soup projects to jen@jillibean-soup.com or load up your projects to our Facebook page (there's a link to the left to sign up).  Thanks and have a fantastic day!

Jen