Browsing archives for December, 2009

New Years resolutions, anyone?

Challenges 31 December 2009 | 25 Comments

Do you make New Years Resolutions?  Do you stick to them?  Scrap them?  Journal about them?  Today we would like to hear about your resolutions, and what you are thinking and dreaming about for 2010.
I also want to give you some food for thought.  Have you thought about making a resolution about what you are NOT [...]

We are Family

Designer Projects 30 December 2009 | 3 Comments

Hello everyone!  I hope you all are enjoying your families through the Holiday Season…Merry Merry!  I’ve had the privilege of working with these wonderful wood mini books by Genuinely Jane! There are so many wonderful things you can do with them!  For mine, I used my mod podge to attach the paper to the wood.  I used my brayer roller [...]

All About Color

Color 29 December 2009 | 0 Comments

Hi there cardstock lovers!
One of the best things about Couture Cardstock is all the amazing, gorgeous, colors available.  I just love color, although sometimes I get stuck in a rut and use the same colors over and over again.
When I am in a rut, I love to look at fabric for color inspiration.  There are [...]

Icy Inspiration

Collections, Color 28 December 2009 | 0 Comments

Happy Monday!  Here we are, back from a long weekend of fun and celebration.  I hope yours was wonderful!  For many of us, this is the season of cold and ice.  While I am not the biggest fan of winter, there is much beauty and inspiration to be found in nature during this season.  Here [...]

Merry Christmas from Couture Cardstock!

December 25 December 2009 | 1 Comment

Merry Christmas to you from all of us here at Couture Cardstock.  We wish you a warm, happy, and safe holiday, filled with laughter, family, and lots of great holiday photos.
Join us Monday when the weekly routine hits again for some inspiration inspired by snow, ice, and all things glittery.
Merry Christmas!
~Alyssa~

Christmas Photo Tips!

Photography 24 December 2009 | 1 Comment

Hello and Happy Holidays to you all! This is my very first blog post for Courture Cardstock and I am so thrilled to be able to share some fun photography tips with you all to help you achieve the BEST possible photos to make your Christmas an even more wonderful experience!  We don’t always have [...]

Christmas Joy

Designer Projects 23 December 2009 | 0 Comments

Today I have one final Christmas card to share with you.  If you still have a last minute gift or card to create, I hope this provides that extra little push of inspirations to get you through to the “finished” line!
This project uses Vintage Christmas Collection papers, specifically Brown Paper Packages, Garland, Rudolph, and Sugar Cookie.
Tomorrow, join [...]

One (or two!) last peeks…

Designer Projects 22 December 2009 | 0 Comments

Today we bring you one of your last two peeks at our Vintage Christmas Collection.  These projects were created by Couture designers Kimberly and Vee.  Aren’t they just stunning?
Kimberly Garofolo Neddo created this beautiful layout using Mulberry Candle and some Graphic 45 Christmas paper.  I love that pleated paper and those perfect stars!

Veronica Jennings created this [...]

Vee Jennings and Genuinely Jane Studios!

Designer Projects 21 December 2009 | 2 Comments

Today it is my great pleasure to once again introduce new team member Veronica “Vee” Jennings to you!  She is a very talented designer who has a fun and unique style that inspires me every time I see her projects.  I absolutely love what she did with this mini album!
Vee writes:
I had so much fun playing with [...]

Kimberly’s Creations!

Designer Projects 18 December 2009 | 0 Comments

Are you ready for some more beautiful work from Kimberly?
I was captivated by this layout that she created. I think my favorite detail is the smattering of color in the upper right corner, and the journaling strips layered on top. I think it adds such an artistic, interesting element to an already stunning page!

The [...]