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Friday News and a GIVEAWAY!!!!

It's Friday!  Yay!  This will be the first weekend I haven't worked in quite some time and I'm looking forward to it!  I'm helping with our church's Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday and the girls are looking forward to that too. 

I've got some news and updates to share (and maybe a giveaway - shhh)...

First up, thank you to everyone that visited us at the Columbus Memories Expo or at our Warehouse Sale - it's always nice to see friendly faces.  Also, thank you to everyone that purchased online for the Warehouse Sale - we were inundated with orders and are still working on shipping them out!   Thank you bunches for the support!

Next up, we're doing some updating around the blog - like the new look?  Love those cute little wooden flags on the sides!  Thank you Laina and Kimber!  We're also updating our online stores, upcoming events and partners.  If you are an online store and you're not on our list - please shoot us an e-mail.

Speaking of upcoming events - Kimber and I are headed to Moncton, NB Canada for Scrapbook & Cards Today: Crop & Create at the end of April.  If you're able, we'd love to have you join us!  There's still time to sign up for Kimber's classes.  You can check out more info here.  Also, here's a quick sneak of one of the make n' takes I'll be offering during the crop...

Garden Mini Tag Album using Coconut Lime Soup

Some DT news - we've had questions about whether or not we would be doing a DT call this spring.  We've decided to extend the current DT contract another 6 months simply because I do not have the time to focus on a call right now.  I look forward to seeing all the applications in the fall!  Thank you for your inquiries and excitement about being on the team.  We do need to say "good-bye" to Linda Barber, Celeste Smith and Julie Bonner who have decided not to stay on.  All 3 will surely be missed!  Thank you bunches girls for all your great inspiration!  Make sure to keep up with them on their personal blogs.  Also, we have a new addition - Maile Belles will be joining us with her amazing card designs!  More on that next month!

Finally, a GIVEAWAY!  I am love, love, loving the April Card Kitchen Kit!  It goes live today over on the Card Kitchen blog.  Kimber's cards are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!  I must say there's so much other inspiration over there too - with guests and Teri's cards - as a cardmaker I love it.  You must check it out!  Anyhow, I have one to giveaway!!!!

Here's a sneak of the kit...

If you're interested in this kit - leave a comment.  I'm fine with any comment - ask me a question, tell me what your spring break plans are, tell me your favorite Easter Egg tip, whatever...  we'll pick a winner next week!

Good Luck and have a great weekend!

Layouts and a Project on Thursday!

Happy Thursday peeps!  I just wanted to use the word 'peeps.'  I have a special fondness for them this time of year:)  Could be because Easter is coming closer and all the goodies that come with it!  Today, we've got different kinds of goodies to share!

Happy Spring Layout by Jenifer Harkin

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Basil Pesto, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Chicken Thighs, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Celery Stalks, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/New Potatoes, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Poultry Seasoning, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Shortening, Apple Cheddar Soup/Fresh Apple Slices, Apple Cheddar Soup/Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Pea Pod Parts:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup, Apple Cheddar Soup, Homemade 6 Bean Soup
Coordinating Cardstock  Stickers:  Christmas Eve Chowder
Felt Blossoms:  Red
Cool Beans:  Orchard, Vintage, Christmas, Typography
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Coconut Lime Soup
Bean Stalks:  Pink/Purple Baker's Twine, Blue/Green Baker's Twine

Other:  bling, pearls, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, scallop punch, flower punches.

Man Up Layout by Laina Lamb

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Game Day Chili/Kidney Beans, Game Day Chili/Dark Ale, Game Day Chili/Bite Size Bits, Watermelon Gazpacho/Watermelon
Corrugated Sheets:  White
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Hearty Barley
Pea Pod Parts:  Game Day Chili
Corrugated Alphas:  Wonderful White
Corrugated Shapes:  Arrows

Other:  cardstock, star die.

Serious Business Layout by Paula Gilarde (Digital) 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
(Digital) Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples on Kraft Digital Paper Pack, Colored Kraft Digital Paper Pack, Lentil Soup Digital Paper Pack
(Digital) Corrugated Alphabets Set 1
(Digital) Stamps: Travel
(Digital) Sprouts #5:  Circles on White

Other:  Business word art by Ali Edwards; Messy Stitched Borders Red No. 2, Splatters No. 3, Assorted Messy Stitched Peppermint and Stiched Up Frames by Katie Pertiet (designerdigitals.com).

Born to Ride Layout by Teka Cochonneau

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Apple Cheddar Soup/Fresh Apple Slices, Sweet & Sour Soup/Shredded Cabbage
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Sweet & Sour Soup
Pea Pod Parts:  Sweet & Sour Soup, Homemade 6 Bean Soup
Corrugated Alphas:  Wonderful White
Bean Stalks:  Turquoise/Green Baker's Twine
Cool Beans:  Vintage

Other:  Buttons, Silhouette SD, heart punches, cloud punches, washi tape.

Cupcakes by Summer Fullerton

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Coconut Lime Soup/Kaffir Lime Leaves, Coconut Lime Soup/Fresh Ginger, Coconut Lime Soup/Straw Mushrooms, Coconut Lime Soup/Coconut Milk, Coconut Lime Soup/Cumin, Coconut Lime Soup/Chili Paste
Bean Stalks:  Mustard/Olive Baker's Twine, Gray/Light Pink Baker's Twine, Red/Brown Baker's Twine, Turquoise/Green Baker's Twine

Other:  Cupcake template downloaded from the DigiChick.com, Stampin' Up scallop punch, wooden kitchen skewers.

Thanks everyone and have a great Thursday!

Soup Spotting 3.28.12

Hello everyone!  I hope that you have been busy creating!  I know with this time of year, it's hard for me because the weather is so nice!  But, it should also be inspiring too:).  Here's some fun projects I found this week.

Flower Card by Judith Versluis

Happy Spring Basket by Carolyn King

Thank You Card by Carolyn King

Speak To Me Layout by Juliana Michaels

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). Have a great day!

Guest Designer Sheri Feypel

Good morning!  We're back with our guest designer Sheri Feypel.  Let's learn some more fun information about Sheri.  Here are some of her answers to our 'interview' questions:

Do you snack while you scrap? Salty or Sweet?

I don't usually snack while I am scrapping, don't want to get any "pork chop" stains on my paper. But, if I do have a snack it is usually Sweet, more like Chocolatey.

 

Music or TV while you create? What is tuned in?

I listen to music when I scrap, whatever is on my ipod. I have a soft spot for Bon Jovi,so it wouldn't be a surprise to find me in the middle of a Bon Jovi "concert." Sometimes I sing along too:)

 

Anything else you want to share with us that's fun. :)

Today I caught a shoplifter at work, she had fake nails stuffed in her bra! No, I didn't go in there and get them out! (obviously not blog worthy, but kinda funny:)

 

Favorite scrappy organizational tip...

I was hoping you guys would have some tips for me, lol!

 

My favorite organizational tip would have to be, keep a  a garbage can and a box for donations nearby. I am speaking for myself here, but I tend to keep all of the scraps and leftovers from projects knowing darn well that I am not going to use them. Try to decide whether you want to pitch the scraps or if there is enough left over to donate to a school, scouts or churches. It will keep your area more organized and help you maximize your scrapping time.   

 

Favorite Jillibean collection?

My favorite Jillibean collection right now is Apple Cheddar Soup, I cannot get enough of it. I have used it to teach classes at my lss and I have made several layouts and a mini album with it, so far. I still have more to use!

 

Favorite Soup?  as in eating soup...

My favorite soup.... hmmm, never thought about it before. It would have to be Baked Potato with cheddar and bacon. And a warm crusty roll on the side.

 

For more about Sheri, check out her blog at www.thedesperatescrapper.blogspot.com.  Here's what she's created for us today!

 

Congratulations Card by Sheri Feypel

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Game Day Chili/Bite Size Bits, Game Day Chili/Kidney Beans, Game Day Chili/Dark Ale, Game Day Chili/Chipolte Peppers, Soup Staples/Red Sugar, Soup Staples/Orange Sugar
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Game Day Chili
Soup Labels:  Sentiments

 

 

Coloring Easter Eggs Layout by Sheri Feypel

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Bite Size Bits, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Poultry Seasoning, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Dried Basil, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Chicken Thighs, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Shortening
Cooridinating Cardstock Stickers:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup
Felt Blossom:  Blue

Corrugated Alpha:  Wonderful White
Kraft Tag:  Small, Medium, Large
Bean Stalks:  Pink/Purple Baker's Twine

 

Celebrating 14 Layout by Sheri Feypel

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Game Day Chili/Bite Size Bits, Game Day Chili/Kidney Beans, Game Day Chili/Italian Sausage, Game Day Chili/Dark Ale, Soup Staples/Red Sugar, Soup Staples/Orange Sugar, Soup Staples/Yellow Sugar, Soup Staples/Green Sugar
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Game Day Chili
Corrugated Alphas:  Wonderful White
Alphabeans:  Roma Red
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Baker's Twine

 

Thank you Sheri!  Have a great day!

 

Cards and a Project on Monday!

Happy and good Monday morning!  What a great weekend full of outdoor activities!  I even planted some of my garden.  So now, it's doomed to snow one more time in Iowa:)  I'll take almost full responsibility!  Here's some great projects from our design team:)

'T' Card by Celeste Smith (Hybrid)

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
(Digital) Patterned Paper:  Minestrone Soup Digital Paper Pack
Felt Blossoms:  Brown

Other:  Silhouette.

Love U Card by Linda Barber

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card Base
Patterned Paper:  Sweet & Sour Soup/Bite Size Bits
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Hearty Barley
Felt Blossoms:  Red
Bean Stalks:  Pigs

Truly Missed Card by Melanie Blackburn

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Sweet & Sour Soup/Raisins, Sweet & Sour Soup/Sour Salt, Sweet & Sour Soup/Shredded Cabbage, Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Bite Size Bits
Cool Beans:  Christmas, Vintage

Other:  Slice machine, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Bazzill cardstock.

Friends Card by Stephanie Klauck

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Bite Size Bits
Mini Paper Pad:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup, Dutch Mustard Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup

Other:  WorldWin Papers cardstock, Fiskars border punch, White Uniball Signo Gel Pen.

 
So Thankful For You Card by Teka Cochonneau

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Dried Rosemary Leaves
Kraft Tags:  Small
Bean Blossom:  Natural
Unity/Jillibean Soup Stamp:  Dutch Mustard

Other:  white card base, ribbon, Silhouette SD.

Calendar Tags by Paula Gilarde

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Christmas Eve Chowder/Salt & Pepper, Christmas Eve Chowder/Frozen Haddock, Christmas Eve Chowder/Frozen Lobster Tail, Christmas Eve Chowder/Frozen Shrimp, Christmas Eve Chowder/Boiling Water
Sweet & Sour Soup/Tomato Sauce, Sweet & Sour Soup/Crushed Tomato
Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Barley Pearls, Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Navy Beans, Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Black Beans
Spotted Owl Soup/Mini Paper Pack
Blossom Soup/Half Pound Blossoms
Watermelon Gazpacho/Yellow Bell Pepper, Watermelon Gazpacho/Orange Juice, Watermelon Gazpacho/Ice Cubes
Soup Staples/Red,Soup  Staples/Green, Soup Staples/Purple
Apple Cheddar Soup/Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Apple Cheddar Soup/Milk, Apple Cheddar Soup/Apple Cider, Apple Cheddar Soup/Fresh Apple Slices

Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Christmas Eve Chowder, Sweet & Sour Soup, Homemade 6 Bean Soup, Chilled Strawberry Soup, Hearty Barley, Spotted Owl Soup, Blossom Soup, Watermelon Gazpacho, Dutch Mustard Soup, Apple Cheddar Soup

Journaling Sprouts: Spotted Owl Soup
Soup Labels: Christmas Eve Chowder, Days of the Week, Apple Cheddar Soup
Corrugated Shapes: Hearts, Houses, Flowers, Arrow
Kraft Shipping Tags: Medium Tag, Stock Tag, Repair Tag
Bean Blossoms: Brown, Red
Sugar Picks: Heart, Butterfly
Bean Stalks: red/brown twine

Thanks everyone and have a great day!

Extra, Extra - Get your Jillibean HERE!

HUGE Day today! 

3 Ways to SAVE:

Join Caron and Patty at the WAREHOUSE SALE!

(at our offices - 6065 Frantz Rd, Suite 105, Dublin)

Join Robin and I at the Columbus Memories Expo!

(at the Fairgrounds - Lausch Bldg, booth 436)

Take part in some AMAZING deals in the Consumer STORE!!!

Click HERE to see the HUGE sale going on!

(click on your favorite products for sales info)

Journaling Sprouts $1.00

Clear Stamps $1.50

Alphabean Stickers $1.00

Cardstock Stickers $1.00

Select Chipboard Alphas $1.50

Select 6x6 Paper Pads $2.00

Select Corrugated Alphas $2.00

Select Class Kits $5.00

Select Papers $0.25

And SO MUCH MORE!

 

You don't want to miss it!  The sale is only good March 23-24th.

Have a GREAT weekend!

 

Layouts and a Project on Thursday!

Good morning!  I just finally saw the movie The Lorax.  It was really good, except that I couldn't get past the way they pronounced Thneeds.  I never thought it should start with an "S?"  Agh!  I've been reading it wrong all of these years!  But, I am sure there are worst things:)   Check out what the design team has to share today!

You Shine So Bright Layout by Becky Williams

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Sweet & Sour Soup/Shredded Cabbage, Sweet & Sour Soup/Raisins, Sweet & Sour Soup/Sour Salt, Sweet & Sour Soup/Bite Size Bits, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Dried Basil, Coconut Lime Soup/Straw Mushrooms, Coconut Lime Soup/Chili Paste, Coconut Lime Soup/Cumin, Coconut Lime Soup/Fresh Ginger, Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Dried Rosemary Leaves, Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Balsamic Vinegar, Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Basil Pesto, Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Parmesan Cheese Curls
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup
Soup Labels:  Happy Birthday
Corrugated Alphas:  Wonderful White
Bean Stalks:  Orange Baker's Twine, Pink Baker's Twine

Other:  American Crafts brads, Fiskars border punch.

Winter Fun Layout by Carole Maurin

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Sweet & Sour Soup/Shredded Cabbage, Soup Staples/Orange Sugar, Soup Staples/Red Sugar, Soup Staples/Purple Sugar, Soup Staples/Pink Sugar, Soup Staples/Olive Sugar, Soup Staples/Light Blue Sugar, Soup Staples/Yellow Sugar
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup
Alphabeans:  Glazed Green

Other:  Martha Stewart punch, Fiskars punch, Bazzill cardstock.

Eternal Sunshine Layout by Linda Barber

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Celery Stalks
Corrugated Alphas:  White
Journaling Sprouts:  Watermelon Gazpacho

Other:  Fiskars punch, thread.

Love Day Layout by Paula Gilarde (Digital)

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
(Digital) Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples on Kraft Digital Paper Pack, Colored Kraft Digital Paper Pack, New England Chowder Digital Paper Pack
(Digital) Corrugated Alphas Set 1
(Digital) Sprouts #2:  Calendar on White

Other:  Just Linens Sorina by by Maplebrook Studios (www.designerdigitals.com), Stitched Up Frames by Katie Pertiet, Pattie Knox Staple It Clusters, Template by Amy Kingsford.

Spool Flowers by Teka Cochonneau

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Sweet & Sour Soup/Shredded Cabbage, Sweet & Sour Soup/Sour Salt, Apple Cheddar Soup/Green Peppercorns, Apple Cheddar Soup/Dried Thyme, Coconut Lime Soup/Kaffir Lime Leaves, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Poultry Seasoning, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Chicken Thighs, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Shortening, Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Dried Rosemary, Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Frozen Spinach
Cool Beans:  Christmas, Orchard, Vintage
Bean Stalks:  Olive/Mustard Baker's Twine, Turquoise/Green Baker's Twine, Gray/Pink Baker's Twine, Pink/Purple Baker's Twine

Other:  heart punch, antique wooden spools, wire.

Thanks everybody and have a great day!

Reminder: Warehouse Sale this Weekend!

Don't forget!

And YES to those of you that asked...  we will have some of the products on sale in the retail store. 

Have a great weekend!

Soup Spotting 3.21.12

Happy Wednesday!  The silence from the last two days is over....moving directly on to a house full of all the neighbor kids:)  Must be a small (or large?) price to pay!  Check out these projects that I 'spotted' this week created by YOU!

I Love You Bunches Card by Mara Campbell

Love Layout by Mary Pat Siehl

Ava At 2 Layout by Tina Whitney

Easter Wreath by Amy Cloud

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). Have a great day!

Guest Designer Sheri Feypel

Good morning!  Can you hear that?  That's right...silence!  My two girls are spending two days with Grandma and Grandpa over spring break.  They even took the dog!  So, I'm enjoying a little down time and trying not to check out Pinterest too much.  By the way, are you following Jillibean Soup on Pinterest?  Check it out:)  I have to admit it's the latest obsession in my life, which is closely followed by Atomic Fireballs. 

Let's meet our guest designer Sheri Feypel!  Sheri lives in Cudahy, Wisconsin.  They are a few blocks from the shores of Lake Michigan and about 45 minutes away from Illinois. She lives with her husband, Scott and their two son's Jordan (15) and Logan (9). They also have a beagle, Riley.

She started scrapbooking because all of her friends were doing it and pressured her into it. Kidding. That was partially it.  She actually tried to avoid it for a while because she knew that she would fall in love with the hobby. She was one of those kids that collected and traded stickers. Scrapbooking was just naturally the next step for her. She loves playing with all of the pretty papers and embellishments. She is hoping that her kids will look at their scrapbooks over and over again for years to come and reminisce about all of the fun that is documented in their books.  

Her favorite scrappy supplies that she cannot live without right now are Thickers, Twine and Pop Dots!!  They are on most of her layouts. She also is a flag junkie, they appear on just about every project she makes.

 

She tends to do most of her scrapping at home, out of convenience, but prefers to scrap with her scrappy pals. She tries to sneak away to her studio or lss on Friday nights, where she tends to stay up too late.

 

Check out her blog www.thedesperatescrapper.blogspot.com.  Let's check out Sheri's projects for Jillibean Soup!

 

 


Hoppy Easter Card by Sheri Feypel

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Dried Basil, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Celery Stalks, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Bite Size Bits
Soup Labels:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup
Corrugated Shapes:  Frames
Bean Stalks:  Pink/Purple Baker's Twine

 

There's No Bunny Like You Card by Sheri Feypel

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Poultry Seasoning, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Chicken Thighs, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/New Potatoes, Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup/Bite Size Bits
Soup Labels:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup
Corrugated Shapes:  Frames
Bean Stalks:  Pink/Purple Baker's Twine

 

So Much Alike Layout by Sheri Feypel

 

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Game Day Chili/Chipolte Peppers, Game Day Chili/Bite Size Bits
Coordinating Cardsock Stickers:  Game Day Chili
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons: Game Day Chili
Cool Beans:  Vintage
Kraft Tag:  Medium
Alphabeans:  Roma Red
Corrugated Shapes:  Arrows
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Baker's Twine

Thank you Sheri!  Have a great day!