I was absolutely thrilled to guest design for JBS Mercantile (Jenni Bowlin) Kit Club this month. I made four layouts and a pair of earrings. I loved creating with the kits.
Funny story about this layout. Originally the entire top section (skyline, photo, strips of paper) was at the bottom of the layout. But it just looks so right where it is, doesn't it?
The handwriting is not mine. It was on the vintage bus transfer that I pieced into this collage of papers. But I was thrilled that it was in red ink and fit with the urban theme while bringing a touch of hand made to the whole affair.
A vintage yo-yo layered under a very cool brad and paper flower combo from MME. I haven't made a lot of flowers since landing on the Prima team three years ago. But it used to be one of my very favorite things to do!
Earrings made from vintage lace appliques! I love how much cool vintage stuff was in the kits. Jenni does the flea market shopping for you! So cool!
Looooooooove this layout! I haven't scrapped a lot recently. Been a bit burned out on it, honestly. And this was the first layout I did when I got the kit in the mail. It just fell into place and that made me so very extremely happy!
When left to my own devices I'll usually go completely embellishment-less. So one of the great things about designing with a kit is that the embellishments sort of jump out of the box at you and begged to be used. Does this layout *need* all those brads scattered about? No. But I think they definitely enhance it. And they add that hard polished contrast to the soft hand work of the scribbled circle and paint splats.
The pink shape is a sticker from Sassafras. I cut it in half and used the other half on the first layout from this post (City Boy). Pretty frugal, right?
The chipboard letters got the glam treatment with a coat of Picket Fence Stickles from Ranger.
This layout is almost my favorite because the background paper is actually the brown packing paper that came in my box! I painted it and stamped it and I just love the way it looks!
I stamped the soda water stamp (an old fashioned kind of stamp for an old fashioned kind of guy) in a brick pattern, which mirrors the brick pattern in the background of the photos! And while I've used the same set of chipboard letters in all three layouts so far, they've all been painted to look different!
Guess where the other half of that vintage bus transfer ended up? And again, some gorgeous brads from MME!
Here's a detailed look at that background paper I made. Yum!
I seriously giggled to myself when I titled this layout. I read a fashion blog called Tom & Lorenzo every day and when they like what a starlet is wearing and think she's working it hard they always entitle their posts, "WERQ" (as seen here). When I snapped this photo I asked my mother to "give me attitude." The photo makes me laugh! I love it!
I know it's sacreligious to say it, but I'm kind over the banner thing. So when I saw these totally cute canvas banners with tiny metal grommets from Maya Road I was both happy and upset. I mean, they're sooooooooooooo cute. But I didn't know how to make them fresh. Ultimately I decided to use it as an arrow instead of a banner.
Same chipboard letters. Painted gold this time. And that background. Oy vey. It was fun to do, but man, it took forever. Probably because of the way I did it. I just kept adding tiny pieces of paper and sewing around the photo until I had a large enough square.
First, can I have 100 pieces of this MME woodgrain paper? It's my favorite of all the woodgrains. Love, love, love it. Second, these popped up circles used to be one of my go-to design elements back in the day. It was nice to have a little visit from them!
So there you have it. A collection of projects for a very cool kit club. I had never used the Jenni Bowlin kits before and I have to say they are among the best I've ever tried. Beautifully coordinated with a really good mix of what's new and hot and some unique things you're not going to see on everyone else's layouts. I dig that. And some unusual things which pushed me to be creative. Love that! So, not that you asked, but I definitely give a thumbs up and encourage you to try out a kit!
Check out the design team's gorgeous creations with this kit here.
Thanks for stopping by!
I keep going back into your guest gallery at JBS just to appreciate every detail of your pages. And those earrings? What an awesome idea! You’re so inventive.
I keep going back into your guest gallery at JBS just to appreciate every detail of your pages. And those earrings? What an awesome idea! You’re so inventive.
I keep going back into your guest gallery at JBS just to appreciate every detail of your pages. And those earrings? What an awesome idea! You’re so inventive.
I keep going back into your guest gallery at JBS just to appreciate every detail of your pages. And those earrings? What an awesome idea! You’re so inventive.
WOW!!!!!! Love the brads popping in the middle of your circles on Glam Girl! And the other layouts are as gorgeous as this one!! You really know how to use a kit in the most beautiful and creative way!!!
WOW!!!!!! Love the brads popping in the middle of your circles on Glam Girl! And the other layouts are as gorgeous as this one!! You really know how to use a kit in the most beautiful and creative way!!!
WOW!!!!!! Love the brads popping in the middle of your circles on Glam Girl! And the other layouts are as gorgeous as this one!! You really know how to use a kit in the most beautiful and creative way!!!
WOW!!!!!! Love the brads popping in the middle of your circles on Glam Girl! And the other layouts are as gorgeous as this one!! You really know how to use a kit in the most beautiful and creative way!!!
How fun to see you scrapping Julie! I love all the layouts, you know how to make scrapping ‘your own’ and even with a kit you turn it just the way YOU like it and your style shines! Great work!
How fun to see you scrapping Julie! I love all the layouts, you know how to make scrapping ‘your own’ and even with a kit you turn it just the way YOU like it and your style shines! Great work!
How fun to see you scrapping Julie! I love all the layouts, you know how to make scrapping ‘your own’ and even with a kit you turn it just the way YOU like it and your style shines! Great work!
How fun to see you scrapping Julie! I love all the layouts, you know how to make scrapping ‘your own’ and even with a kit you turn it just the way YOU like it and your style shines! Great work!
You are one clever girl Julie! I’m always amazed but never surprised by the creative and innovative stuff that you come up with. Love it all!!
You are one clever girl Julie! I’m always amazed but never surprised by the creative and innovative stuff that you come up with. Love it all!!
You are one clever girl Julie! I’m always amazed but never surprised by the creative and innovative stuff that you come up with. Love it all!!
You are one clever girl Julie! I’m always amazed but never surprised by the creative and innovative stuff that you come up with. Love it all!!
Your patterned papers are yummy…love your style! Your previous post about blogging was very thought provoking…excellent post!
Your patterned papers are yummy…love your style! Your previous post about blogging was very thought provoking…excellent post!
Your patterned papers are yummy…love your style! Your previous post about blogging was very thought provoking…excellent post!
Your patterned papers are yummy…love your style! Your previous post about blogging was very thought provoking…excellent post!
I love the variety in your layouts and all the different things the kits inspired you to do! The way you share your artwork on your blog is great, so appealing to me. Your previous post on blogging was also helpful, I am still thinking about it! Say hi to Anna for me please –tell her I live in Florida now. It was a long time ago but I think I taught stamping on fabric, not in her little store -but in a larger community room down the street! ; ^ ) lenna
I love the variety in your layouts and all the different things the kits inspired you to do! The way you share your artwork on your blog is great, so appealing to me. Your previous post on blogging was also helpful, I am still thinking about it! Say hi to Anna for me please –tell her I live in Florida now. It was a long time ago but I think I taught stamping on fabric, not in her little store -but in a larger community room down the street! ; ^ ) lenna
I love the variety in your layouts and all the different things the kits inspired you to do! The way you share your artwork on your blog is great, so appealing to me. Your previous post on blogging was also helpful, I am still thinking about it! Say hi to Anna for me please –tell her I live in Florida now. It was a long time ago but I think I taught stamping on fabric, not in her little store -but in a larger community room down the street! ; ^ ) lenna
I love the variety in your layouts and all the different things the kits inspired you to do! The way you share your artwork on your blog is great, so appealing to me. Your previous post on blogging was also helpful, I am still thinking about it! Say hi to Anna for me please –tell her I live in Florida now. It was a long time ago but I think I taught stamping on fabric, not in her little store -but in a larger community room down the street! ; ^ ) lenna
You knocked these layouts out of the park! Each one is unique in its theme and design! I love the earrings! In fact I have to go over and look at what is in this kit!
You knocked these layouts out of the park! Each one is unique in its theme and design! I love the earrings! In fact I have to go over and look at what is in this kit!
You knocked these layouts out of the park! Each one is unique in its theme and design! I love the earrings! In fact I have to go over and look at what is in this kit!
You knocked these layouts out of the park! Each one is unique in its theme and design! I love the earrings! In fact I have to go over and look at what is in this kit!
I love what you did with these layouts. I’ve been in a scrapping rut and haven’t made a layout in ages. Your style inspires me–maybe I’ll pull out some supplies and dabble a little.
🙂
I love what you did with these layouts. I’ve been in a scrapping rut and haven’t made a layout in ages. Your style inspires me–maybe I’ll pull out some supplies and dabble a little.
🙂
I love what you did with these layouts. I’ve been in a scrapping rut and haven’t made a layout in ages. Your style inspires me–maybe I’ll pull out some supplies and dabble a little.
🙂
I love what you did with these layouts. I’ve been in a scrapping rut and haven’t made a layout in ages. Your style inspires me–maybe I’ll pull out some supplies and dabble a little.
🙂
I especially love Glam Girl and the city scape on the first LO of your hubby. Those canvas banners are awesome!
Nice job with this kit Julie and your LO mojo is in swing.
I especially love Glam Girl and the city scape on the first LO of your hubby. Those canvas banners are awesome!
Nice job with this kit Julie and your LO mojo is in swing.
I especially love Glam Girl and the city scape on the first LO of your hubby. Those canvas banners are awesome!
Nice job with this kit Julie and your LO mojo is in swing.
I especially love Glam Girl and the city scape on the first LO of your hubby. Those canvas banners are awesome!
Nice job with this kit Julie and your LO mojo is in swing.
Love that herringbone pattern you used for the skyline. I’ve been working on a mini album of NYC for my daughter and had a solid grey sky line that I didn’t like. Think I will play with this idea. Much more interesting, without overpowering. You blended it so well with the photo!
Love that herringbone pattern you used for the skyline. I’ve been working on a mini album of NYC for my daughter and had a solid grey sky line that I didn’t like. Think I will play with this idea. Much more interesting, without overpowering. You blended it so well with the photo!
Love that herringbone pattern you used for the skyline. I’ve been working on a mini album of NYC for my daughter and had a solid grey sky line that I didn’t like. Think I will play with this idea. Much more interesting, without overpowering. You blended it so well with the photo!
Love that herringbone pattern you used for the skyline. I’ve been working on a mini album of NYC for my daughter and had a solid grey sky line that I didn’t like. Think I will play with this idea. Much more interesting, without overpowering. You blended it so well with the photo!
I LOVE the Glam Girl layout! It is super FAB! You are one gorgeous woman!!! Love your designs and inspiration.
I LOVE the Glam Girl layout! It is super FAB! You are one gorgeous woman!!! Love your designs and inspiration.
I LOVE the Glam Girl layout! It is super FAB! You are one gorgeous woman!!! Love your designs and inspiration.
I LOVE the Glam Girl layout! It is super FAB! You are one gorgeous woman!!! Love your designs and inspiration.
JULES!! Love to see you scrapping again AND WITH EMBELLIES!! I am such a fan of your work and adore that you aren’t afraid to step out of your comfort zone. If I’m being totally honest….I prefer your use of embellies, just because I like dimension and texture and with paint only, it’s pretty hard to achieve that.
Anyway-you are one of the very few blogs I view regularly cuz u never disappoint. I appreciate how much you share with us everyday. HUGS!
JULES!! Love to see you scrapping again AND WITH EMBELLIES!! I am such a fan of your work and adore that you aren’t afraid to step out of your comfort zone. If I’m being totally honest….I prefer your use of embellies, just because I like dimension and texture and with paint only, it’s pretty hard to achieve that.
Anyway-you are one of the very few blogs I view regularly cuz u never disappoint. I appreciate how much you share with us everyday. HUGS!
JULES!! Love to see you scrapping again AND WITH EMBELLIES!! I am such a fan of your work and adore that you aren’t afraid to step out of your comfort zone. If I’m being totally honest….I prefer your use of embellies, just because I like dimension and texture and with paint only, it’s pretty hard to achieve that.
Anyway-you are one of the very few blogs I view regularly cuz u never disappoint. I appreciate how much you share with us everyday. HUGS!
JULES!! Love to see you scrapping again AND WITH EMBELLIES!! I am such a fan of your work and adore that you aren’t afraid to step out of your comfort zone. If I’m being totally honest….I prefer your use of embellies, just because I like dimension and texture and with paint only, it’s pretty hard to achieve that.
Anyway-you are one of the very few blogs I view regularly cuz u never disappoint. I appreciate how much you share with us everyday. HUGS!
I totally LOVE all your layouts! They are fabulous. What a great kit to work with.
I totally LOVE all your layouts! They are fabulous. What a great kit to work with.
I totally LOVE all your layouts! They are fabulous. What a great kit to work with.
I totally LOVE all your layouts! They are fabulous. What a great kit to work with.
Love your pages! they are very urban! Thanks for always sharing awesome tips too!
Love your pages! they are very urban! Thanks for always sharing awesome tips too!
Love your pages! they are very urban! Thanks for always sharing awesome tips too!
Love your pages! they are very urban! Thanks for always sharing awesome tips too!
Love that skyline!
Love that skyline!
Love that skyline!
Love that skyline!
LOVE!!!!! You have inspired me to want to scrapbook again. It’s been awhile and I want to do it, but kind of burnt out like you. Thanks Julie!!!!
LOVE!!!!! You have inspired me to want to scrapbook again. It’s been awhile and I want to do it, but kind of burnt out like you. Thanks Julie!!!!
LOVE!!!!! You have inspired me to want to scrapbook again. It’s been awhile and I want to do it, but kind of burnt out like you. Thanks Julie!!!!
LOVE!!!!! You have inspired me to want to scrapbook again. It’s been awhile and I want to do it, but kind of burnt out like you. Thanks Julie!!!!
I love your pages!! It’s nice to see you scrapping again, even if you’ve felt the need for a break. Each of these pages has your unique style, but I especially love Glam Girl! It’s wonderful when things come together so easily, because it happens so rarely. Gorgeous work!
I love your pages!! It’s nice to see you scrapping again, even if you’ve felt the need for a break. Each of these pages has your unique style, but I especially love Glam Girl! It’s wonderful when things come together so easily, because it happens so rarely. Gorgeous work!
I love your pages!! It’s nice to see you scrapping again, even if you’ve felt the need for a break. Each of these pages has your unique style, but I especially love Glam Girl! It’s wonderful when things come together so easily, because it happens so rarely. Gorgeous work!
I love your pages!! It’s nice to see you scrapping again, even if you’ve felt the need for a break. Each of these pages has your unique style, but I especially love Glam Girl! It’s wonderful when things come together so easily, because it happens so rarely. Gorgeous work!
julie, you just blow me away!! all of your pages absolutely sing……and i can’t believe that you even used the craft paper that came in the box! genius! xox
p.s. FABULOUS post filled with your blogging tips…..thank you!!
julie, you just blow me away!! all of your pages absolutely sing……and i can’t believe that you even used the craft paper that came in the box! genius! xox
p.s. FABULOUS post filled with your blogging tips…..thank you!!
julie, you just blow me away!! all of your pages absolutely sing……and i can’t believe that you even used the craft paper that came in the box! genius! xox
p.s. FABULOUS post filled with your blogging tips…..thank you!!
julie, you just blow me away!! all of your pages absolutely sing……and i can’t believe that you even used the craft paper that came in the box! genius! xox
p.s. FABULOUS post filled with your blogging tips…..thank you!!
LOVE all three pages Julie! The WERQ page is my fave- gold paint on those letters~! gotta try it! I love that MME woodgrain as well but I tend to use it in small strips as it seems to overwhelm- you used it fantastically with those strong yellows. Really like the first LO too because I always love the fearless way you write and draw on your pages- I know it comes from years of doing it and knowing what works but it’s always amazing to me.
LOVE all three pages Julie! The WERQ page is my fave- gold paint on those letters~! gotta try it! I love that MME woodgrain as well but I tend to use it in small strips as it seems to overwhelm- you used it fantastically with those strong yellows. Really like the first LO too because I always love the fearless way you write and draw on your pages- I know it comes from years of doing it and knowing what works but it’s always amazing to me.
LOVE all three pages Julie! The WERQ page is my fave- gold paint on those letters~! gotta try it! I love that MME woodgrain as well but I tend to use it in small strips as it seems to overwhelm- you used it fantastically with those strong yellows. Really like the first LO too because I always love the fearless way you write and draw on your pages- I know it comes from years of doing it and knowing what works but it’s always amazing to me.
LOVE all three pages Julie! The WERQ page is my fave- gold paint on those letters~! gotta try it! I love that MME woodgrain as well but I tend to use it in small strips as it seems to overwhelm- you used it fantastically with those strong yellows. Really like the first LO too because I always love the fearless way you write and draw on your pages- I know it comes from years of doing it and knowing what works but it’s always amazing to me.