Category: Echo Park

So Easy

Anyone that knows me, knows that hand making cards is just NOT my thing. They end up as clutter and turn into trash after I spent way too much time on them, so you can imagine my hesitance at making any of Lori’s amazing cards. Don’t get me wrong, they are BEAUTIFUL and inspire me as I upload them into the shop. And this week that desire to play with them over ran my clutter theory, and boy am I glad. These cards were so easy and fast! I think it took more time glueing pieces together than it did cutting everything, and it didn’t take that long to glue them.

I used a few of Lori’s files for these cards as well as her “Note to Self” collection from Echo Park. The “Birthday Button Set” inspired this round of cards. Originally it was just going to be one card, but I had left overs and some other patterns I was dying to try. I also used  “Card Base and Envelope Set 2” for the Birthday card. These are AMAZING. If you have not tried any of them head over to the shop and grab one, or two, or three ;). They cut out so fast and beautiful. For the star card I used Lori’s “Belly Band Cards.” I can’t say enough about how quick and easy these were. I definitely see card making in my future thanks to Lori. Glad she has lots to choose from. There is a bit more info on my blog if you need it… happy card making, Lisa

Summer 2012 CHA Release

Hi everybody. I had this post ready to go yesterday… but due to a delay in Echo Park’s announcement, I’ve held this back for a day…

I’m here in Chicago today for the first day of CHA and I’m so EXCITED to share my new releases! The Echo Park booth is setup and ready to go. I’m heading down in just a few minutes to join the fun. But, before I leave I wanted to post my new collections for Echo Park that are debuting today.

FOR THE RECORD is back by popular demand! FTR was such a hit and we’ve had so many requests for more that we decided to release a For the Record 2. This time we’re releasing 2 color schemes. You can see them below.

To share the excitement and FUN of CHA with everyone at home… let’s do a GIVEAWAY!! I’ll be giving away one complete collection of Tailored and one complete collection of Documented (that includes brads, chipboard, and layered chipboard). To enter to win make sure you’ve signed up for my email updates (to the right) and post a comment (below). I’ll announce the 2 winners next Tuesday! Good luck!

Now for the cute stuff…

Introducing For the Record 2: Documented:

Introducing For the Record 2: Tailored:

And, if you loved This & That… you can now get the Christmas collection:And, last but not least, I have a Happy Holidays mini theme:

I’ll try to take some photos of the booth and CHA today to share with you!  Have a super Wednesday!

 

Happy Fathers Day

I am so excited to share with you Joy’s project. Are you still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gifts for the men in your life? Joy has a great idea for you. She used Lori’s shaker box file and Echo Park’s Charming paper to create this perfect gift. I want to create one for my husband as well, gift card and all as he and my dad are in the process of building sheds, one at my house and one at my parents.  Joy has provided wonderful instructions on her blog to help you create it just like her’s. 

And finally, what a great way to showcase him on his special day with this ribbon. You can find it on her blog here.  She used Lori’s award ribbon and gears cutting file to create this badge of honor. She also used stamps that she created for the sayings.  Great Job Joy! I always love to see what you ladies come up with.

Spring Fever

Natalie has so many beautiful projects to share with us today. She has finished unpacking so now the fun projects can begin. First is this beautiful “Necklace Box.” I love how she added a tag to the center to personalize it. Natalie says “My first project was some gifts I gave away for mothers day to my kids “other” mothers.  I found a tutorial for these super cute momma bird necklaces, and knew between that and a super cute box, it would be a rockin’ gift.  I used Lori Whitlock’s hello Summer paper collection from Echo Park and her cute necklace box file, then topped it off with a cute flower found here.”

Next I have these beautiful pots she has created with vinyl.

And finally this beautiful countdown chalkboard for the kids favorite day of the year.

Thanks Natalie for all your inspiration. I am anxious to go create. For more pictures and information, you can view her blog here. Until next time, happy crafting… Lisa