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Layouts on Thursday!

Happy Thursday everyone!  I'm trying to shake of the extreme yuckiness of our housecat 'Unicorn.'  He ate some small creature and it didn't agree with him.  Needless to say, the five young girls playing with him at the time are totally traumatized as well.  I would have to say that has been one of my top ten disgusting things that I have ever cleaned up.  Yuck.  Have you ever thought that you didn't get paid enough?:)  I spy an animal in one of the Design Team layouts today, but it's not a cat.  Have a look!

Laugh Everyday Layout by Nancy Damiano

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Blossom Soup/Fresh Cilantro, Anejo Cheese; Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Stewed Tomatoes, Fresh Basil; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Chicken Base
Coordinating Label Sticker:  Fresh Vegetable Soup, Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Shape Sticker:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Pea Pod Parts:  Fresh Vegetable Soup, Irish Farm House Soup
Placemats:  White Frame
Wise Words:  Blue Happy
Banner Bites:  Hello
Alphabeans:  Tomato Red, Yam Yellow
Kraft Tag:  Large

All Star Year Layout by Jenifer Harkin

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Fresh Baby Spinach; Soup Staples II/Green Salt, Navy Salt; Game Day Chili/Bite Size Bits
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Game Day Chili

Other:  embroidery floss, star punch.

Inseparable Layout by Kim Holmes

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Orange Salt; Irish Farm House Soup/Stewed Beef
Placemats:  Kraft Frames
Alphabeans:  Organic Orange
Banner Bites:  Priceless

Other:  Bazzill cardstock, Color Shine mist.

Red Cups Layout by Pam Brown

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Fresh Basil, Fresh Baby Spinach, Bite Size Bits, Stewed Tomatoes
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup
Pea Pod Parts:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup, Fresh Vegetable Soup
Corrugated Alphas:  Kool Kraft
Wise Words:  Smile White

Other:  stamp, wood veneer, cardstock.

M & C Layout by Valerie Mangan

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Stewed Tomatoes, Cheese Tortellini; Grandma's Lima Bean Soup/Lean Ham; Soup Staples II/Gray Salt
Placemats:  Kraft Frames
Pea Pod Parts:  Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Soup Labels:  Little Things
Banner Bites:  No. 1
Corrugated Shapes:  People

Thanks and have a great day!

Life Album with Melanie Blackburn

Melanie here today to share another installment of my Life Album.  This week, my spread features week 13, which was a very busy week with family activities and Easter.  I had alot of pictures to showcase; therefore, I opted for a minimalist design.  I focused mostly on embellishing the pictures and journaling cards with the Pea Pods, Shape Stickers, and Label Stickers from the Chilled Cucumber Soup collection.  These are the perfect embellishments for any project, including my Life Album spread.

The first page of the spread features multiple pictures of the week, which vary in theme and colors.  To achieve a cohesive design, I included white journaling cards and cardstock, which were embellished with the Pea Pods and Stickers.  Of course, I have to add a bit of stitching to all my projects, including my Life Album.

This page features pictures from Easter, which were again embellished with the same items as in the first page.  I also used the Jillibean Soup stardust cut file available in the Silhouette store, which I misted with Gold mist.

As for the journaling, I used a combination of typewriter and handwritten.  Although I am not a fan of my handwriting, I do think my daughters will appreciate this personal touch.

When working with a busy week, remember to keep it simple, include white cardstock and some black and white pictures.  I find these three items really work well with design.  I hope you have enjoyed this week's Life Album post.

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber; Soup Staples II/Yellow Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Alphabeans:  Blueberry Teal, Yam Yellow

Other:  Silhouette Cuts, Bazzill cardstock, Studio Calico journaling cards, Heidi Swapp mist gold.

Layouts on Thursday!

Thursday, Thursday, Thursday!  I'm so happy that it's Thursday!  It's been a LONG week:)  Ever have one of those?!  Let's try to forget about how the week has been while we look at these fab layouts!

Today It Makes Sense Layout by Emily Pitts

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber; Soup Staples II/Yellow Salt, Gray Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Wise Words:  Smile/Blue
Hexies:  Today
Soup Labels:  Life Is Sweet
Alphabeans:  Apple Green
Corrugated Alphas:  Rockin' Red
Sugar Picks:  Resin Flowers
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Baker's Twine
Silhouette Die Cut:  Filmstrip

Chatterbox Layout by Nancy Damiano

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Parsnip, Beef Stock; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Stalks of Celery; Grandma's Lima Bean Soup/Dry Marjoram
Alphabeans:  Blue Corn Navy, Roma Red, Yam Yellow
Coordinating Label Sticker:  Fresh Vegetable Soup
Coordinating Shape Sticker:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Kraft Tag:  Medium
Corrugated Shapes:  People

Take Me Out To The Ballgame Layout by Paula Gilarde

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Macho Nacho Soup/2 Parts Boy; Irish Farm House Soup/Barley, Beef Stock, Sliced Turnip
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Alphabeans:  Whipped White, Tomato Red

Other:  Bazzill brads, Digital Cluster Frame by Katie Pertiet.

Snowtubing Layout by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Country Pumpkin Chowder/Toasted Pumpkin Seeds; Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Garlic Flakes; Soup Staples II/Brown Salt
Alphabeans:  Apple Green
Soup Labels:  Birthday II
Wise Words:  Happy/Yellow
Chipboard Alphabeans:  Burlap
Banner Bites:  Priceless
Chipboard Epoxy Buttons:  Game Day Chili
Shipping Tags:  Baggage Claim

Valentines Day Layout by Valerie Mangan

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Stewed Tomatoes, Cheese Tortellini, Garlic Flakes
Soup Labels:  Love The
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup
Alphabeans:  Black
Bean Stalks:  Red Baker's Twine

Thanks and have a super weekend!  Come and see what the Big Bean has in store for you tomorrow!

#TrendingTuesday with Nicole Nowosad

Feathers seem to be everywhere these days –in clothes, fabrics, papercrafting, hair and more! 

Design Team member Nicole Nowosad is going to show us how to make some quick, cool, trendy feathers using Jillibean Soup papers.  And guess how she's going to show us?  With a VIDEO!  Our FIRST EVER on the Bean Talk blog!!  Yep, that's right...  THANK YOU Nicole for taking a stab at this!  We hope this is the first of many! 

Check it out...

 

Here's Nicole's take on the project...

I thought I would give this trend a try, by creating a quick how to video on how to make 2 different types of feathers, using Jillibean Soup products like I used for the page below...

Today Happy Layout by Nicole Nowosad

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Minced Fresh Dill, Parsnip, Croutons, Sherry Vinegar; Soup Staples II/Turquoise Salt, Black Salt
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Wise Words:  Happy/Yellow
Clear Stamps:  Chilled Cucumber Soup, Irish Farm House Soup/Small Set 2
Placemats:  Kraft Hexagons

Hope you enjoy the video – if you give this a try, share your projects with us on Facebook or link up to this blog post!

Thanks and have a great day!

Layouts on Thursday!

Happy Thursday!  It's been a fantastic week hasn't it?  Did you notice any new additions to our blog?  What did you think about the Melinda's tutorial and Mel's Project Life post?  We've even got more fun things planned next week...tee hee:)  Today, we're back with layouts! 

Blue Eyes Layout by Kim Frantz

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Blue Salt; Grandma's Lima Bean Salt/Dry Marjoram; Country Pumpkin Chowder/Bite Size Bits
Pea Pod Parts:  Macho Nacho Soup; Grandma's Lima Bean Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Macho Nacho Soup, Grandma's Lima Bean Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Fresh Vegetable Soup
Soup Labels:  Coconut Lime Soup

Other:  cream cardstock, off white paint, pencil.

Lost Layout Leanne Allinson

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Fresh Vegetable Soup/Crushed Ginger, Chicken Base; Chilled Cucumber Soup/Yellow Tomatoes; Soup Staples II/Yellow Salt
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Fresh Vegetable Soup
Alphabeans:  Blueberry Teal
Wood Flag:  Hello
Bean Stalks:  Gray Baker's Twine

Other:  white cardstock, machine stitching, typewriter, mist.

You Are My Sunshine Layout by Cindy Lee

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Yellow Tomatoes; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Stalks of Celery
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup, Fresh Vegetable Soup, Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup

Other:  doily.

Say Cheese Layout by Paula Gilarde

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Fresh Vegetable Soup/Stalks of Celery, Baby Carrots, Bermuda Onion, Bite Size Bits
Pea Pod Parts:  Fresh Vegetable Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Fresh Vegetable Soup
Alphabeans:  Diced Denim

Other:  Polaroid heart, Polaroid life, Say Cheese Jillibean Soup shapes from the Silhouette Store.

Birthday Boy Layout by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Black Salt, Red Salt, Yellow Salt; Soup Staples/Gray Sugar; Neopolitan Bean Bisque/Bite Size Bisque
Pea Pod Parts:  Neopolitan Bean Bisque
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Neopolitan Bean Bisque
Corrugated Alpha:  Wonderful White
Alphabeans:  Organic Orange
Banner Bites:  Priceless

Thanks everybody and have a super day!  Join the Big Bean tomorrow!

Life Album with Melanie Blackburn!

Hello everyone!  Melanie here today, welcome to my very first Life Album post!!!  I'm very excited to share with you how Jillibean Soup can be used for Project Life spreads.  If you don't know what Project Life is, check out Becky Higgins website on how to make more simplified version of scrapbooking.   I started Life Album in January and I love it!!  I have been able to capture our life in a whole new way, which I think my family will love reading for years to come.  I've been experimenting with various ways to create my spreads and I've finally chosen the regular double 12 x 12 spread.  However, I do give myself permission to change it up if I have less time to create.

One of my favorite Jillibean Soup item to use on my Life Album spreads is Bite Size Bits.  The card designs are the perfect size for the 3x4 slots.  I also love the mix of the greeting, journaling and embellishment patterns these cards offer.  I was so very happy to see the "sunshine" quote on a card, since we sing that song all of the time.  It's only normal that that this card would have a spot right along side a picture of my daughters.

To coordinate with the Bite Size cards, I've also used the patterned papers from the same collection.  These were mostly used for the 4x6 slots, which were embellished with the pea pod parts and the coordinating stickers. 

I hope you have enjoyed reading about how I incorporate Jillibean Soup products in my Project Life album.  I will return later this month with a new spread and design ideas.  Of course, if you would like me to feature a certain product on my PL spreads, feel free to let us know in the comment section.

In the meantime, happy memory keeping!

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Bite Size Bits, Sherry Vinegar, Minced Fresh Dill, Smashed Garlic
Coordinating Label Sticker:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Pea Pods:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Clear Stamps:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Set 1 and Set 2
Alphabeans:  Blueberry Teal, Apple Green, Grilled Gray
Wise Word Stickers:  Smile/White

Other:  Jenni Bowlin ink, Cameo Cut from the Silhouette online store, Tiny Attacher, Studio Calico "lucky" card.

-Melanie

 

Layouts and a Project on Thursday!

Hello Thursday!  Am I happy to see you!  And, of course, I'm happy to see all of the Jillibean Soup friends who have stopped by to see these layouts:)

Handle With Care Layout by Leanne Allinson

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Country Pumpkin Chowder/Pumpkin Puree, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds; Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Fresh Baby Spinach, Garlic Flakes; Grandma's Lima Bean Soup/Small Onion, Lean Ham; Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Navy Bean Soup; Coconut Lime Soup/Bite Size Bits; Irish Farm House Soup/Barley; Soup Staples II/Brown Salt, Gray Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup, Irish Farm House Soup, Blossom Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Blossom Soup, Homemade 6 Bean Soup
Wood Flags:  Hello
Sugar Picks:  Celebrate
Bean Stalks:  Orange Baker's Twine

Other:  white cardstock, mist/paint.

Cutie Layout by Kim Holmes

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Irish Farm House Soup/Sliced Turnip; Soup Staples II/Green Salt, Turquoise Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers: Chilled Cucumber Soup
Banner Bites:  Cherish

Other:  Bazzill cardstock, Studio Calico wood hearts, Prima ink, Heidi Swapp paint.

Fun With Chalk Layout by Pam Brown

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Green Salt, Turquoise Salt; Coconut Lime Soup/Straw Mushrooms, Chili Paste, Cumin, Coconut Milk
Pea Pod Parts:  Coconut Lime Soup, Macho Nacho Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Coconut Lime Soup
Alphabeans:  Grapefruit Pink
Sugar Picks:  Swallow Tail
Cool Beans:  Wood Flower
Soup Labels:  Journalling II
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Baker's Twine

Other:  cardstock.

You Make Me Smile Layout by Melinda Spinks

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Bite Size Bits, Peeled Cucumber, Yellow Tomatoes; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Crushed Ginger; Irish Farm House Soup/Sliced Turnip; Soup Staples II/Gray Salt, Yellow Salt
Alphabeans:  Grilled Gray
Soup Labels:  Apple Cheddar Soup
Wise Words:  Happy/Yellow
Bean Stalks:  Mustard Baker's Twine

Other:  Pan Pastel (raw umber), flower punches, twig punch, Maya mists (sunflower yellow).

Pillow Boxes by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Croutons, Sherry Vinegar
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup

Other:  kraft pillowboxes (Archiver's).

Thanks everyone and have a wonderful Easter weekend!  Please join the Big Bean tomorrow:)

Soup Spotting 3.27.2013

Good morning!  Here's the good news....the week is half over and it's soup spotting day!  Yay!  I've found some great layouts to share with you today. 

Today You Shine Layout by Catherine Oakley

An Irish Love Affair Layout by Kelly Oblak

Yes This Is It Layout by Laura O'Donnell

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!

Layouts and a Project on Thursday!

Good morning!  So, if you listen real closely, you can probably hear my dog Pepper barking her yapper outside while I'm blissfully typing away.  Sorry:)  It can be a good thing to just let them vent for awhile, but I'm sure it's annoying!  At least, it's not too high pitched and too yappy:)  There aren't any dog layouts to share today, but other great ones to inspire you.

Me & Jillibean Layout by Emily Pitts

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Macho Nacho Soup/3 Parts Muscle; Soup Staples II/Orange Salt; Coconut Lime Soup/Kaffir Lime Leaves
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Placemats:  White Frames
Alphabeans:  Roma Red
Corrugated Alphas:  Rockin' Red
Banner Bites:  Hello, Priceless, Cherish
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Coconut Lime Soup
Soup Labels:  The Little Things
Bean Stalks:  Brown Baker's Twine

Happy Birthday To You Layout by Kim Frantz (Digital)

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
(Digital) Paper:  Atomic Soup, Kraft Cardstock

Other:  Adobe Photoshop misc. brushes.

Spring 2006 Layout by Nancy Damiano

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Pasta Fagioli/Meatballs; Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Yellow Tomatoes, Smashed Garlic
Placemat:  White Frames
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup, Country Pumpkin Chowder
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Banner Bites:  Hello
Soup Labels:  Life Is Sweet, Journaling II

In Be(Tween) Layout by Summer Fullerton

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Smashed Garlic, Bite Size Bits; Soup Staples II/Red Salt
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Clear Stamps:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Large Set, Small Set 2
Sugar Picks:  Sunshine
Alphabeans:  Tomato Red
Wise Word Stickers:  Gray Smile
Hexies:  Today

Other:  Bazzill cardstock, ink, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Silhouette Cutting System, My Minds Eye enamel dots, corner rounder.

And We're Waiting Layout by Valerie Mangan

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Sea Salt, Bite Size Bits
Pea Pod Parts:  Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Placemat:  Kraft Frames
Kraft Tag:  Large
Hexies:  Today
Alphabeans:  Diced Denim, Fig Brown
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Game Day Chili
Bean Stalks:  Brown Baker's Twine

Other:  Bazzill cardstock.

Altered Frame by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Sherry Vinegar; Soup Staples II/Gray Salt

Other:  wood frame (from Micheal's).

Thanks and have a fantastic day!

Guest Designer Andrea Ancich

Happy Tuesday!  Today, Guest Designer Andrea Ancich is joining us again.  Please give her a warm welcome and a huge thanks for sharing her talent with us this month.  Please check out her blog!

Today Layout by Andrea Ancich

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Sherry Vinegar, Croutons, Bite Size Bits; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Crushed Ginger; Soup Staples II/Gray Salt, Yellow Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Wise Words:  Gray Smile
Hexies:  Memorable
Banner Bites:  Cherish, Hello

Other:  machine stiching, gray sharpie, Tiny Attacher.

Hello Card by Andrea Ancich

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Gray Salt; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Mushrooms, Baby Carrots
Peap Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Wise Words:  Yellow Smile
Bean Stalks: Orange/Yellow Baker's Twine
Banner Bites:  No. 1, Priceless

Other:  Paperbag and Cream cardstock, pop dots.

Thank You Bunches Tag by Andrea Ancich

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Smashed Garlic; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Stalks of Celery
Paper Pad:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup
Soup Label:  Card Sentiments
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Baker's Twine

Other: May Arts ribbon, machine stitching.

Thank you for joining us this month Andrea!  We've enjoyed all of your inspiration!  Have a great Tuesday:)