Spotlight on Echo Park

We are loving all the collections coming in from Echo Park, the design team created some fun projects using their products. Enjoy!

Holiday Paper Bag Pockets by Melissa Phillips

Merry Christmas Winter Wonderland Paper by Echo Park
Merry Christmas Silver Bells Paper by Echo Park
Merry Christmas Christmas Argyle Paper by Echo Park
Merry Christmas Holly Berry Paper by Echo Park
Merry Christmas Element Stickers by Echo Park
Sara Rosetti Roses by Prima
Red Satin Pleat Trim by Maya Road
Green Satin Pleat Trim by Maya Road
Decaf 5/8” Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Gusseted Glassine Favor Bags
Self-Adhesive Gems & Pearls by Making Memories
Hero Hues Blush Mix Pearls & Gems by Hero Arts
Other: Brown Paper Bags (We will be carrying these soon)

Tag Tin Set by Anabelle O'Malley

Everybody Loves Christmas Christmas Bells Paper by Echo Park
Everybody Loves Christmas Garland Paper by Echo Park
Everybody Loves Christmas Wrapping Paper Paper by Echo Park
Everybody Loves Christmas Journaling Cards Paper by Echo Park
Everybody Loves Christmas Element Stickers by Echo Park
Everybody Loves Christmas Alpha & Border Stickers by Echo Park
Artisan Elements Ornaments by Pink Paislee
Mint Green Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
**Note** I used the lunchbox tin that Maya Road chipboard comes in.

Thank You Card Set by Lisa Dorsey

Life is Good Happy Border Strips Paper by Echo Park
Life is Good Floral Dress Paper by Echo Park
Life is Good Alpha & Border Stickers by Echo Park
White Basic Line Pearls by Zva Creative
Hero Hues Sea Mix Pearls & Gems by Hero Arts
Lush Brown Decorative Brads by My Mind's Eye

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Guest Designer, Nina Brackett

We are very lucky to have such a talented lady with us this month, Nina Brackett! You've probably seen her beautiful designs in magazines or manufacturer blogs. Nina has shared her story with Paper Crafts magazine, click here to read it....it is truly inspirational! Enjoy the creations she has shared with Emma's Paperie.....

Meet Nina:

"I'm Nina Brackett, a blessed wife to a wonderful man and mom to 3 sweet girls. I'm a Filipino-American who currently calls Croatia my home. My husband works as a Bible professor here in the last 12 years. I've been paper crafting since Art class in kindergarten, but more seriously and professionally since Spring 2009 when I started my craft blog, Crafting in Croatia. I'm a stamp illustrator for Gina K Designs and a product designer for Spellbinder Paper Arts. I am thankful to have been published in several Craft magazines and be a part of the design team of a couple paper craft manufacturers. I love making and giving away handmade cards and other paper crafted projects. I also teach a card class regularly as a way to reach out to women in our small town in Croatia. My craft style has evolved over the years, but my current one seems to lean more towards the shabby and vintage. I want to thank Cindy and the Emma's Paperie team for giving me the opportunity to Guest design for them. It was such a treat to work with the great products they offer in their store."
Family Wall Hanging

Supplies Used from Emma’s Paperie:
• Banner Shape Mini Chipboard Pieces by Jenni Bowlin
• Photographer's Mark Banner Alpha Stickers by Jenni Bowlin
• Black Banner Alpha Stickers by Jenni Bowlin
• Togetherness Birds of a Feather Pattern Paper by Cosmo Cricket
• Togetherness Kite Strings Pattern Paper by Cosmo Cricket
• Togetherness Making Plans Pattern Paper by Cosmo Cricket
• Kissing Red Love Story Flowers by Prima
• Red Journey Ribbon Collection by Maya Road
• Nestabilities Labels Eight by Spellbinders

Christmas Gift Bag & Cards

Supplies Used from Emma’s Paperie:
• Christmas Past Deluxe 8" x 8" Paper Pad by Graphic 45
• Prima Love Letter Roses Peridot
• Mulberry Rose Leaves by Prima
• Green Ruffle Trim by Webster's Pages
• Heartwarming Vintage Cuts Christmas Time by Crafty Secrets
• Nestabilities Labels Eight by Spellbinders

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Workshop by Melissa Phillips

Smiles Card by Melissa Phillips

Technique: Glittering Chipboard Buttons

Supplies:

Lost & Found Princess Lovely Lady Paper by My Mind’s Eye
Amber Road Fall Festival Die-Cut Paper by Pink Paislee
Victoria Ephemera Kit by Melissa Frances
Office Button Chipboard by Jenni Bowlin
Buttons Corrugated Shapes by Jillibean Soup
Vintage Pearl Trinket Pin by Maya Road
Tiny Type Clear Brown Alpha Stickers by Cosmo Cricket
Crème Poetic Whispers Flowers by Prima
Iridescent Glitter by Maya Road

Other supplies used:
Off-white acrylic paint
Button twine

Instructions:

1. Sand the edges of the chipboard buttons and add ink to distress them a bit.
2. For the corrugated button, paint it with a light coating of off-white acrylic paint. Let the paint dry slightly, sand the edges to distress, and add ink.
3. Spray each button with spray adhesive and lightly coat with glitter. Tap off excess glitter.
4. Top with buttons or simply tie with twine to finish.
   
   

Workshop by Jessica Witty

Floral Hair Band and Card by Jessica Witty

Supplies:

Olivia 12" Clementine Flowers by Prima

Catching Fall Cashmere Sweater Paper by Lily Bee Design

Tinsel & Twig Clear Stamps by The Girl's Paperie

Toil & Trouble Clear Stamps by The Girl's Paperie

Dear Lizzy Whistle Small Clear Stamp Set by American Crafts

Other - non-slip shelf liner, no-static embossing bag

Instructions:

Floral Headband:
1. Dye short piece of white elastic in a cup of tea for a few minutes; dry in dryer.
2. Adhere strip of non-slip line to back of floral strip. Deaden any adhesive that shows through with no-static bag.
3. Stitch ends of elastic to ends of floral strip so that the headband completes a circle

Card:
1. Make card from cardstock. Cover front with cashmere paper.
2. Stamp cardfront with music image in pink ink.
3. Lay the headband over the front edge of the card and score the card front to the right of the headband. Adhere the left side of the card together.
4. Stamp frame in light brown ink.
5. Stamp sentiment in dark brown ink.
6. Wrap headband around card; fold and adhere it on the backside.

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Workshop by Lisa Dorsey

CD Calendar by Lisa Dorsey

Great Gift idea for Holiday stocking suffers!

Supplies:

Empty CD case
Bubbles Slim Edger Punch by EK Success
Happy Together Always Paper by Fancy Pants
Home for the Holidays Christmas Die-Cuts by Melissa Frances
Red Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Bayberry Cottage Front Porch Paper by Pink Paislee
Orange Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Boo-ville Favorite Pieces Cardstock Stickers by Little Yellow Bicycle
Happy Halloween Happy Haunting Paper by Echo Park
Happy Halloween Border Strips Paper by Echo Park
Pinking Paper Edgers Scissors by Fiskars

Instructions:

1. Gently remove the cover off an old CD case and flip it so the inside
of the cover is not facing out. Pull out the piece that was meant to hold
the CD. Flip the cover backward and this is now the base of your calendar.

2. Cut a piece of cardstock to fin inside the case. Ink the edges. Cut
a piece of pattern paper slightly smaller than the cardstock, ink and
adhere.

3. Use a decorative punch to create bottom edge of calendar page.
Embellish with cardstock stickers, a strip of pattern paper and rhinestones.

4. Use a decorative scissors to cut a strip of cardstock for the top of
the calendar.

5. Print a mini calendar page on white cardstock and ink. (You can find
calendars all over the internet by doing a search for free printable
calendars). Mat the calendar on cardstock and attach to pattern paper.

6. Embellish remaining space with cardstock stickers or other
embellishments.

7. Place calendar page in CD case and store unused pages in top of
cover.
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Workshop by Anabelle O'Malley

Halloween Brag Book by Anabelle O'Malley

Anabelle notes: "This little photo album was really quick and easy to make. The inside pages are Jenni Bowlin bingo cards and are the perfect size to hold 4 X 6 photos."

Supplies:

Welcome Banner Kit by Melissa Frances
Eerie Evil Eye Paper by Basic Grey
Haunted Harlequin Flocked Kraft Paper by My Mind's Eye
Haunted Accessory Sheet by My Mind's Eye
Boo-ville Journal Tablet by Little Yellow Bicycle
Boo-ville Clear Stickers by Little Yellow Bicycle
Jazmyne iCandy Jewels by Bo Bunny Press

Instructions:

1. Cover banner chipboard with patterned paper.
2. Add die cuts and stickers to front cover.
3. Add journaling and tag die cuts to bingo cards.
4. Adhere jewels to front cover.
5. Punch holes in the chipboard and bingo cards.
6. Tie book closed with ribbon. Add photos.
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October Sketch by Jessica Witty

Happy Halloween Card by Jessica Witty
*see sidebar for this months sketch*

Supplies:

Happy Halloween Border Strips Paper by Echo Park

Happy Halloween Spider Webs Paper by Echo Park

Happy Halloween Element Stickers by Echo Park

Happy Halloween Alpha & Border Stickers by Echo Park

Transparency and Black Paint