Layouts Galore!
March 10, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under Scrapbook Blog
Today we are sharing some inspiring layouts from Hera Frei utilizing the Jillibean Soup Core Impressions Cardstock.

and remember the post about Core’dinations as your go to cardstock? Well, check out how Hera printed directly on her base piece of Core’dinations on this layout:

Not only did she showcase the Core’dinations Cardstock, but she worked those Jillibean Sprouts, too!
More Embossed Cardstock…
March 9, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under Scrapbook Blog
With the Jenni Bowlin Core Impressions!
Today we are sharing some great designs using the Jenni Bowlin Core Impressions Line…
A touch of embossing on this card from Kandis Smith:

And a fun layout and card set from Sarah Hodgkinson:

Fabulous Friday Finds
March 5, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under Scrapbook Blog, Spellbinders
Today we are sharing a fun layout from Kim Crawford.
We just love how she used the images of the apples on this layout. The Chocolate Box cardstock is perfect for this Apple Picking Theme!
Here is what Kim shared about her technique:
I used the new limited edition Spellbinders die templates, “Nested Apples” underneath the cardstock and sanded away the cardstock to bring out the core color.

Make sure you check out more of her fabulous creations on her blog!
Cards, Cards and more Cards…
March 4, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under 2,4,6,8 Core'dinate!, Scrapbook Blog
Today we are sharing with you some gorgeous cards from Linda Beeson. Every card she makes has the most amazing detail and just stunning composition.
For these Cards, Linda utilized some of the new Embossed Cardstock Collections from Cosmo Cricket.

Linda used her Spellbinders Dies for this card as well.

Your Go-To Cardstock
March 2, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under Scrapbook Blog
Did you know Core’dinations can also be used as your go-to cardstock. . . no technique required? We all love the different techniques such as sanding, tearing, embossing and all the other techniques you can do BUT Core’dinations Cardstock can be used as your everyday cardstock, too.
Here are some great designs from our DT that showcase how you can use Core’dinations as your everyday, reach for first, cardstock. You can use it to mount photos, as your background, journal on it and print on it, too!
Here are some great examples of those techniques:
Heather


Sarah:

Carrie:

Hera:

Ellen


Melissa

Lydia

Fabulous Core’dinations Finds
February 27, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under Scrapbook Blog
We love finding gorgeous creations with Core’dinations Cardstock and these are no exception!
Enfys Cashmore made this gorgeous card with layers and layers of Whitewash:
Make sure you check out her blog here for some more fabulous creations.
And Maria Gurnsey made this beautiful card with some simple embossing and sanding:

check out more of her great creations at her blog here.
Jillibean Soup + Core’dinations =
February 25, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under 2,4,6,8 Core'dinate!, Jillibean Soup, Scrapbook Blog
VERY cool embossed cardstock ;)!
Here are a few layouts from Paula Gilarde featuring the New Jillbean Embossed Cardstock. Don’t forget to pair it up with your favorite Jillibean Soup papers!
It looks great cut out….

or with just a bit of sanding….

Core Essentials
February 23, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under Scrapbook Blog
We are heading back to the basics with Core Essentials Cardstock this week. The Core Essentials Cardstock is perfect for any project. Even though it’s fun to emboss and sand the to the core of our Black Magic and Chocolate Box cardstocks, don’t forget how great Core’dinations Cardstock can be for the essential cardstock on any project.
Debbie Standard created this layout with just the basics. By just using different shades of blue Core Essentials and some Whitewash, she created depth and movement on this gorgeous page!

Paperclipping Videos
February 19, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under 2,4,6,8 Core'dinate!, Scrapbook Blog
The new images for Core’dinations New Releases have been posted here on our site so make sure you check them out!
Here are some layouts using the new Cosmo Cricket Embossed Cardstock
And another fun layout from Cari Locken:

Want to check out some YouTube videos from CHA??? Click on these links and check out the Paper Clipping videos to see the new cardstock up close and personal!
Versatility…
February 17, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under My Little Shoebox, Scrapbook Blog
Core’dinations is so versatile!
Lydia Jackson made this entire door hanger out of Core’dinations Cardstock {except the tiny alphas from one of our preferred parters, My Little Shoebox}. By using embossing, sanding and tearing, Lydia added such great little details that really make this door hanger so great! Including the fun play on words….








