Designer Friday - Ruffle Blossoms

Happy Friday! Since releasing the latest batch of Ruffle Blossoms, hundreds of these pretty fabric flowers have gone out to hair bow makers, scrapbookers, and wedding planners the world over. I've got a new callous on my sewing hand :). But I am thrilled to see these flowers be so well-received and I am even more thrilled to see what my design team is doing with them. Suzy was sent the Grapefruit Floral Ruffle Blossoms and she created this beautiful altered frame:

The recipe for this project is simple: paint a wooden frame, add a title, add a Ruffle Blossom with a special center and finish with bling. Easy-peasy and so pretty!

The Ruffle Blossoms come without centers so that you can add your own embellishment. Suzy found her flower center at Hobby Lobby here. Isn't it gorgeous?

And speaking of Ruffle Blossoms, I have a layout in the June issue of Scrap365 magazine (a UK publication) that features two Ruffle Blossoms:

You can find the teal and red pindot Ruffle Blossoms in the shop now :). And thanks to Katy at Scrap365 magazine for including me! This issue is absolutely gorgeous. It makes me want to close up shop, ignore my household chores and skip the dance studio today just to scrapbook - but I will wait ;).

For those of you celebrating the Memorial Day holiday this weekend, have a fun and safe time! The boys will be participating in a special flag ceremony with the cub scouts and we are planning on some fairly quiet family time. Whatever you are doing, enjoy your weekend! Tessa

Designer Friday - Suzy with the For Like Ever Collection

Happy Friday, all!  Today I'm excited to welcome back Suzanne Spokus to the Precocious Paper team :). Suzy was one of my very first designers and I was thrilled when she accepted my invitation to come back. Suzy has been playing with the For Like Ever extras. First up, a gorgeous pair of cards using the For Like Ever Butterfly Doilies:

Aren't they sweet? Next up, Suzy made a very pretty layout with some of the For Like Ever Sweet Spots:

Suzy used DCWV's Lemon Grass stack to create this page, and a handful of the Sweet Spots matched perfectly! I strive to design the Sweet Spots so that they can be used for a variety of color palettes. Love this one! Lastly, Suzy made a gorgeous wall hanging for her craft space with the For Like Ever Felt Roses and Leaves:

So pretty! I think I need a "P" for my studio, now :). Suzy, thank you so much for all of your inspiration! You can read more about Suzy at her blog, here. If you are interested in any of these goodies, you can find them in my shop here.

Did you know that my Etsy-versary is this coming Sunday? Yep, I'm celebrating four years on Etsy! Beginning Sunday the 26th and running through Saturday, March 3rd, there will be daily giveaways and a fabulous sale. Also, I'm spending the next two days uploading dozens and dozens of new items, so there will be lots of lovely things to shop for :). I will also be showcasing more from my design team with the new products. I'll post more details on Sunday. I hope you'll join me! Have a wonderful day :). Tessa

Designer Friday

I'm a little bit teary because, as the current design team term comes to an end, today is the last Designer Friday for Windy and Suzy.  I hope you will take a moment to leave them some love for all of their beautiful and inspiring creations over the past six months.

Windy created a set of gorgeous cards using the new GCD line, Funhouse, and two items coming to the shop during the upcoming update: Light Gold and Coral Satin Blossoms:

Windy said the cards were easy to make, but "stunners" because of the flowers :).  Thanks, Windy :).  I love how lined up in a row the flowers add texture and elegance.

Suzy created a really fun layout with Cupcake Poppies in blue and red.  Mixed with the Block Party line by BoBunny, the poppies look like they were made for this collection:

And for a special treat, I have a guest joining the line-up today!  Tabitha Gibson from Georgia created a beautiful wall-hanging and altered frame for her daughter's room with the February sampler (sold out) and a set of custom Yo-Yo Posies:

Sigh....I need a girl :).  Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful projects, Tabitha, and thank you Windy and Suzy for being amazing design team members!  I am grateful to all of you for your support of Precocious Paper.

If you're interested in joining the next team, see the call details here.  Have a wonderful Friday! Tessa

Designer Friday

Happy Friday!  Today I have a sneak peek of the March Sampler for you, as well as a new set of Sweet Spots to share.  Let's begin with Suzy's layout, featuring the new Mustard and Plum Sweet Spots:

This is one of my new favorite color combinations.  I've included a big jeweled brad, a variety of image pebbles, butterflies, hearts, graphic text, and my favorite mustard yellow wool felt.

I love how Suzy made the "o" in her title one of the sweet spots, and the visual triangle the embellishments create is pleasing to the eye.  Beautiful layout, Suzy!

Are you ready for a sneak peek of March's Sampler, A Walk in the Woods?  Windy has created a beautiful thank you card gift set, the kind that's perfect for a school auction or fund raiser.

As you can see, this sampler features earthy colors that could be used to compliment more masculine pages and projects.  I love how the kraft paper works with these colors.

I've included two fabric and felt flowers that are currently not available in the shop - one with Amy Butler fabric from the Soul Blossoms line and the other a basic polka dot in chocolate brown.  I love the whimsy these blooms add to the sampler.  A Walk in the Woods will be available on the 25th.  Beautiful work, Windy!

Thank you for visiting today.  I appreciate all of your comments and kind words, and I know the design team does, too.  Did you know my etsy-versary is coming up?  Three years!  Stop by on Monday to see how I'm going to celebrate (and how to win some Precocious Paper goodies!).  Have a great day! Tessa

Designer Friday

Happy Friday! Today is the day that I showcase my talented Precocious Paper design team, and Heidi and Suzy have both created fabulous layouts that I have been dying to share.

First, Suzy created this honeymoon layout using the January Sampler:

I love how the floral design of the fabric in these flowers lends itself to a tropical page.  Suzy used the "True Blue" line from My Mind's Eye, and she highly recommends it as a compliment to the January Sampler.  Just beautiful, Suzy!

Ready for a sneak peek of the February Sampler?  Heidi created these two gorgeous layouts with several elements from the kit (which will be available January 25th!):

Sweetness just oozes from these pages :).  I am a huge fan of Heidi's stitching and what she can do with simple thread.  Do you spy the infinity sign?  What better symbol for a page about loving your child?  Thank you, Heidi!

I still have a few January Samplers on hand here, and if you purchase one, the rest of your order will ship for free.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Enjoy your day! Tessa

Designer Friday!

Happy Friday! This month I invited the design team to create something holiday-themed, so alongside layouts and cards you will be seeing gift wrapping, gift ideas, and holiday items, too!

The Cupcake Poppies have been big sellers this past week, and it must be because of all the fabulous layouts that we've been sharing featuring these sweet embellishments, like Suzy's adorable layout here:

Suzy especially loved how the tulle on the Pink Polka Dot Cupcake Poppy related to the tulle in her niece's sweet dress.

Suzy also picked up a tin at WalMart that she embellished with patterned paper, punched paper strips, and a Fabric and Felt Flower from the Autumn Splendor Bouquet.

Suzy wrapped a piece of cardstock around this gift and complimented her ornament doodle with a Fabric and Felt Flower from the Holiday Trees Bouquet.  I love how it matches her wrapping paper perfectly!

Heidi also topped a gift with a Fabric and Felt Flower, this one from the Christmas Scroll set:

Wouldn't this be a fabulous gift for someone?  I think my boys' teachers will be receiving these cute jars soon!  Heidi also created a fabulous ornament with a flower from the Country Christmas Bouquet.  She treated the petals with glitter and a dusting of Perfect Pearls, added a gorgeous bow, and hung it from her tree.  So pretty!  Again, I'm inspired!

Thank you Suzy and Heidi for incredible ideas and beautiful projects!  I feel like getting my Precocious Paper craft on now :).  If you do, too, please use this coupon through the weekend for 10% off your merchandise total: DESIGNERFRIDAY1.  The whole shop is on sale with this coupon, including albums, ribbons, and all embellishments.  Have a wonderful Friday! Tessa

Designer Friday

 Welcome to the first Precocious Paper Designer Friday!  I'm excited to share with you projects from two of my fabulous designers - Suzanne and Heidi - as well as a little bit about them.

I am a 28 year old wife (2 years in November, I guess I can't say newlywed anymore ;), dog mom to a Jaxon (while impatiently awaiting babies) and first grade teacher. Scrapbooking is my stress relief, my creative outlet, my paper passion :). My crafting experience includes blogging, teaching a few classes at my local LSS, and most recently video/photo tutorials.  I participate in many forums, groups, and communities, where I have gained so much inspiration and expanded my paper crafting from scrapbooking, to include cards, altered art, and canvases.

Suzy also co-runs the challenge blog The Paper Variety (for which I am blessed to design), and she also has her own Etsy shop where she sells gorgeous handmade cards, albums, and canvases.

Suzy says, "Tessa's new fall flowers aren't just for fall :). I used one on this summer layout of my husband and I at our new favorite restaurant."  I love how Suzy combined a Fabric and Felt Flower from the Autumn Splendor Bouquet and the Basic Gray Origins line:

Hi!  I’m Heidi Myers and I’ve been paper crafting for as long as I can remember.  (Remember making paper chains in elementary school?)  I got into scrapbooking 7 years ago when my son was born and have been absolutely addicted to all things paper, paint, and embellishments ever since.  My 7-y-o son and 5-y-o daughter are my main subjects, but occasionally my husband, my family and friends, me, and inanimate objects find their way into my projects, too.  I’m the co-founder and co-sketch artist for the Sketchy Thursdays challenge blog with my good friend Diana Fisher.  I am on the design teams for Scrap That Poetry, Category Stories, and The Pink Ninjas.  I am also a staffer and contributing writer for Scrapbook News and Review, the largest online paper crafting magazine.  When I’m not crafting, I love cooking, baking, and reading.  I’m so excited to be working with Tessa and her amazing Precocious Paper products!

Heidi created two simply beautiful cards with Fabric and Felt Flowers.  First, she combined an Ecru Botanical Fabric and Felt Flower with this gorgeous wide ribbon.  I love how these flowers can make a big, beautiful statement without a lot of fuss.

Next, she layered ribbons and fibers under a Fabric and Felt Flower from the Fruit Punch Bouquet.  This particular bloom is made with Amy Butler fabric.  I would love to be the birthday girl!

Inspired?  How about a special?  This weekend only (now through October 10th), receive 25% off of the products featured by the designers today - Fruit Punch Bouquet, Autumn Splendor Bouquet, and the Ecru Botanical Fabric and Felt Flowers.  Type "Designer Friday" into the box at checkout (or convo me or email me) and I will send you a refund or an adjusted invoice.

Very soon I will have the designer page up here at the blog, where you can read more about my fabulous team and get linked up to all their scrappy places.

Have a fantastic day!  Tessa