schlosser designs

.PTI hop.

~ Jess Griffin ~ 45 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I’m so glad you’re here. I hope you’re enjoying the time with your family! I have to say, one crazy tradition that I’ve carried through out the years, watching Home Alone! It’s usually on after the football game! My cousins and I use to watch it every single year! And still do! What kind of traditions do you have?

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I thought since we’re doing a PTI hop, I ought to give away something… PTI-ish. So… I’m going to give away a $25 gift certificate to Papertrey Ink. How does that sound?

Now that we’ve got that outta the way… On with the hop!

If you know me, one thing you know is… i LOVE STARS!! I have three tattooed on my wrist… see…

So when I saw Papertrey’s stars… how could I resist? (Not much of a tag, I know, but… it’ll be beautiful on my tree!)

Die: Seeting Stars Collection.
Stamp: Journaling Circles.
Versa Fine: Onyx Black, Tattered Angels: Glimmer Mist in Olive Vine, Tim Holtz: Crackle Paint in clear.

Stamp: Wreath for all Seasons.
Versa Fine in Vintage Sepia and Satin Red, Paper= My Minds Eye: Unconditional Love, Full of Heart #SG1112.

Die: On ice and Tea for two collection.
Stamp: On ice.
Versa Fine: Onyx Black, Tim Holtz: Distress Ink Dusty Concord, Paper= KI Memories: Winter Words #484.

Stamp: Tiny Treats: Christmas.
Copic: BG10, Versa Fine: Vintage Sepia, Martha Steward Doily, Snow Flakes and glitter.

Jen Carter is next on the PTI blog hop!

I have a few things completely unrelated to PTI. With everyone being sick, the holidays, family visiting, did I mention… everyone being sick? I haven’t had a chance to think, let alone blog!

Stamp: Hero Arts- Sending Smiles
Colored with Copics.

Stamp: Borders and Corners by Schlosser Designs.
Colored with Copics, Glimmer Mist and Glam, and Distress Ink.

AND… I’ve been working on altering a book. 🙂

Here are my first two pages… I used Neo Watercolor Crayons.

Quote reads: “All our young lives we search for someone to love, someone to make us complete. We dance to a song of heart beak and hope, all the while wondering if somewhere, somehow, someone perfect is searching for us.” Fred Savage.

I actually used Papertrey Dies on this page, from the Up! Up! And away! Collection. 🙂

And gearing up for Easter is the Hare from Earth Art International!

Schlosser Designs BLOG HOP!!

~ Jess Griffin ~ 24 Comments

How exciting, Erin over at Schlosser Designs has some new stamps available. To celebrate, we’re having a blog hop!

You should have come here from the amazingly talented Karen. If you didn’t, please start at the beginning.

So, here’s the low down… there are THREE, count ’em ONE, TWO, THREE new stamp sets!

  • Joyeux Noel: 12 stamps.  Tree image is 1 3/4″ x 2 1/2″
  • Autumn Blessings: 13 stamps.  Make your own argyle.  Set also includes some interchangeable sentiments.
    Stitched border is 2″ x 3″.
  • Circle-A-Thon: 12 stamps.  Sentiments fit perfectly inside a 1 3/4″ circle punch.  Smaller patterned circles fit inside 1″ punch. Great for layering, backgrounds, etc.

Today, I’m going to feature Autumn Blessings!

Make sure you start at the beginning… between you and I… there MIGHT be a giveaway… HINT… HINT…

Now, hop on over to the extremely talented Michele and see what she’s cooking up! 😉

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~ Jess Griffin ~ 8 Comments

Happy Thursday!! I can’t believe the week is almost over, though, I’m very glad! Looking forward to the weekend, and some time with my hubby!

On the 19th I did a tutorial over at ScrapTiffany. I made this welcome sign using a piece of acrylic.

The week of October 11th the challenge over at ScrapTiffany was to scrap scenery photos.

The week of the 18th the challenge over at ScrapTiffany was to make a banner! RIGHT up my ally!

Some cards I’ve recently made:

Copics: YR15, YR18, Y38
Stamp: Papertrey Ink Tea For Two.

Copics: R22, R43, E00, E37, E57, BG09, BG10, BG72, V05, V06, V09
Stamp: Stamping Bella Phoebe by Ketto

Copcis: RV19

The kids found this sweet little caterpillar hanging around outside the house. Do you have a clever caption for it? I was thinking something like… ‘hang in there’ but… that’s not very fun!

I spent last weekend in Chicago. I went for the Intermediate Copic Certification. I must say, I had an awesome time!

I met Jenn Balcer (again) and Beate Johns. We had so much fun!! xoxo

And one last thing before I go! Erin of Schlosser Designs is doing a blog hop on Wednesday November 3rd. She’s going to have some awesome specials, and a give away too! Here’s a peek at one of the new stamps offered in the Autumn Blessings set.


Copics: YR04, YR07, YR09, YR18, YG95, YG97, BG10
Stamp: Schlosser Designs Autumn Blessings.

Phew, I think that’s it!! See you all on Wednesday!

ScrapTiffany: Scrap Lift

~ Jess Griffin ~ 5 Comments

I just love these challenges!! Last week at ScrapTiffany we were asked to scrap lift someone.

I participated in the Papertrey Ink’s blog hop last month, and while hopping, I found Jennifer Carter and her fun little banner!!

And here’s my take…

And the detail…

Materials used:
Vampire Candy Stickers
Vampire Layered Circle Icon Stickers
Vampire 12X12 Paper Pad

I added two base layers using Schlosser Designs Borders and Corners stamp set.
Tsukineko Brilliance in Rocket Red and Graphite Black.

If you’re interested in purchasing pre sewn bags, please feel free to contact me. They are sold in sets of 5 for $3.00 per set. Price does not include shipping.