Free as A Gypsy....

Beautiful as a field of fall flowers. Our Gypsy line has 6 beautiful, deep, rich in color double sided papers, a unique die cut paper and beautiful Cut Outs, Stickers, Flowers and brads that will have you in love from the moment you see them. The collection is perfect for fall, families, sunsets, holidays, boys, travel, beaches, home decor projects, cards ...and the list goes on...and on.



Today once again our group of talented Designers have wowed us beyond our expectations....



4 Cousins
Designer: Dee Gallimore-Perry

BoBunny Gypsy Spice, Gypsy Henna, Gypsy Cut Outs, Gypsy Flowers, Gypsy iCandy Jewels, Gypsy Buttons & Bling, Fall Favorites Cardstock Sticker, Gypsy Combo Sticker, Bohemian Borders Rub-on, Hazelnut Rub-on, All Stuck Up Brads Buttercup

Unique Building Layout
Designer: Carole Janson

Gypsy Lace pattern paper, Gypsy pattern paper, Gypsy Saffron pattern paper, Gypsy Cut Outs, Fall Fovorites Cardstock Stickers, Gypsy iCandy Jewels, Gypsy Combo Stickers, Gypsy Flowers, Bohemian Borders Rub-ons


Turkey Gobbler!!
Designer: Kris Silvester

Gypsy, Gypsy Curry, Gypsy Henna, Gypsy Lace, Gypsy Saffron, Gypsy Spice, Sunburst Stamp, Bohemian Borders, Gypsy Button, Boho iCandy Brads


Pure Joy Layout
Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Gypsy Saffron, Gypsy Lace, Gypsy Henna, Gyspy Cut Outs, Gypsy Combo Stickers, Boho iCandy, Gypsy iCandy Jewels, Gypsy Flowers

Designer Note: I have long loved these sweet pictures of my son. However I hesitated scrapbooking them because they weren't in focus. I now realize when you pair them with our beautiful Gypsy products..they are perfect just as they are! And I've added another special page to my son's albums that might have been put off because they pictures weren't ideal.


Gypsy Photo Frame
Designer: Christine Ousley

Gypsy Saffron, 21" Gypsy Combo Sticker, Gypsy Flowers, Gypsy Buttons & Bling, Gypsy iCandy Jewels, Bohemian Borders Rub-ons, 5/8 inch Harvest Double Dot Rbbon, Stamp and Store Ornamental stamps

Designer Tips:

I started out with a white frame. Then I pulled out my stamps and distress inks and started adding some flair. I covered the frame first and cut out the inside section. Using distress inks and my applicator I distressed the edge of the paper around the frame with long streaky strokes. Then I got out my rubons and placed them on the top and bottom of the frame. Then I used the Stamp and Store Ornamental stamps to add some more detail to the paper. I loved how large the stamp was and how it fit perfectly into the corner. Then I used some of the other elements in the Gypsy line to decorate the frame further.

I really had a lot of fun making this frame. It will make a perfect gift and I already know who I am going to give this to for Christmas.


Giving Thanks Card
Designer: Patti Milazzo

Bo Bunny Supply List: Gypsy – Lace, Saffron, Curry, Henna & Spice patterned papers; Bohemian Borders Rub-Ons; Gypsy Jewels iCandy Jewels; Gypsy Buttons and Bling; Fall Favorites Cardstock Stickers; Gypsy Combo Stickers; Double Dot Cardstock – Chocolate Dot & Chiffon Dot; and Sunburst Clearly Stamps

Tips:
-Use a watermark stamp pad with Bo Bunny stamps to apply an additional subtle pattern to the Double Dot cardstock used for the card background.
-Also, after applying Bo Bunny Rub-Ons to buttons smooth out any air pockets with the back of your thumbnail. Also smooth out any edges to fold around the button to prevent them from being pulled as you attach the button.

How beautiful is this post today?!! The colors just reach out and grab you don't they? We wanted to offer something fun for you given it's a holiday month and soon everyone will be sitting down to enjoy Thanksgiving. Whether it be a big or small celebration it's fun to spruce up your table with a little something special.

We wanted to share a paper pattern for you and it's based off Kris Silvester's absolutely adorable Turkey! We made a paper piecing pattern for you! You can use it for a card, perhaps as a table decoration, place card, attach a paper ring to the backside for a napkin ring..the skies the limit!

We'd love to see how you use Kris's cute design! So for today's challenge....work with our Gypsy line or our paper pattern and share you creations with us for a chance to win some of our beautiful Gypsy products! Please have you worked linked up through Mr. Linky by November 30th or email them to us at BoBunnyBlog@gmail.com. You can also link through a comment posted here.

Last for today...our winner of our Christmas Card Sketch Challenge....

Congrats to Andrea Amu and her beautiful Joy card! We loved how she used our rubons on the tree and then cut it out to make it stand out!! Andrea please email us your contact info!!

And a special thanks to Melissa for her sweet card...

and Kelly!


This was a hard one to chose a winner..thanks so much everyone for all your beautiful cards and entries!

Hope you'll join us for today's Gypsy or Paper Pattern challenge!

Grateful 4 Mom Project

“Grateful 4 Mom” Purse Shaped Mini Album

Celebrate Mom this Christmas, and the memories you share, with a fun thank you in the shape of a purse!

Filled with a variety of “purse pockets” containing love in the form of memory slips, this project relives moments through the years. Sibling input makes it extra special. Let the pockets and items mom carries in her purse be your inspiration!


Use BoBunny's cute 6x9 Purse shaped board book – adding a flap of your own or use a shape from the Clearly Creative Serendipity album for extra pizzaz!!




To get started - trace the shape of the album onto your patterned paper and cut out. Plan your pockets, cutting out and using paper clips to hold shapes in place while sewing or adhering to your page. Note: Stitching on each page was done prior to adhering the pages to the chipboard album itself.

Mat the "Grateful 4" sticker onto double dot cardstock and cut out - lifting off flap with foam adhesive squares. Dry brush blue paint over green chipboard "U", and use chalk ink to distress.




Big Idea: Photograph items that would typically be found in a purse. Retain the shadows when cutting out so that the images appear dimensional in your project.


The cell phone is kept in the pocket with velcro. On the backside of the phone I journaled about phone etiquette that we learned from mom.


If creating credit card pockets and faux credit cards – use an OCR font to mimic real numbers on the “cards”.

Because my siblings and I all have memories of mom’s infamous “onion lines” – I took a photo of onions. Tip: Use matching paper from your project as a backdrop in the photo shoot.

Finish the album with a pocket full of memories – random memories that do not fit into any other category.

BoBunny Flutter Butter Papers: Breeze, Burst, Honey, Willow, Flutter Butter, Stripe, Combo Stickers; Thankful Cardstock Stickers

BoBunny Butterfly Dreams iCandy jewels, Flutter Butter Buttons and bling, Flutter Butter Flowers, Double Dot Clover Brads, Double Dot Mint Green Ribbon 5/8”, Double Dot Mellow Yellow 3/8”, Double Dot Cardstock in Sweet Pear, Clover, Decaf, Frost; Chunky Chips alpha in Clover (painted)

Acrylic Stamps: BoBunny Stamp and Store Write On!

Several more images and details may be found on Rita's blog: http://colorfullycreating.blogspot.com/

Thanks Rita for your beautiful project and inspiration! Tune in tomorrow for our Holiday Card Sketch Winner and the design team has a bit of Gypsy in them!!

Get To Know.....Patti Milazzo!!

Join us today as we share and get to know our talented Designer Patti Milazzo!!

She joined our team in September and has wowed us all with her beautiful work...amazing flowers and eye for detail!

Read on to learn more about Patti...




1) Tell us about yourself and your family?

I met my wonderful husband, Joe, in college and we’ve been happily married for 15 years. We have two beautiful children – our daughter, Sheridan who is 13 and our son, Alexander who is 8 years old. They do a fantastic job of keeping me on my toes! While they’re at school, I work from home as a scrapbook and craft designer with our 15 year old Chihuahua, Mickey to keep me company. He has the pleasure of napping the day away while I surround myself with crafty goodness. When I’m not creating, I like to read, cook, take photographs and spend time with my family.


2) How did you start scrapbooking?

About 13 years ago, shortly after my daughter was born I found a scrapbook magazine in a local craft store. That was it for me…I was hooked immediately. Every free moment I had I spent taking photos and making scrapbook pages. Not much has changed since then!


3) How long have you been scrapbooking?

I’ve always kept photo albums with brief journaling in them since I was a kid, but I’d say I officially started scrapbooking (as we know it now) a little over 13 years ago. That’s when I actually began using traditional scrapbook supplies and tools to record my memories and photos.

4) What’s your favorite vacation spot?

My family and I absolutely love Disney World, but as the kids are getting older I think our summer visits to the beach have become a new favorite for all of us. I like the quiet beaches where we can walk up and down the shoreline for hours doing absolutely nothing.


5) How would you describe your style?

I’m pretty linear in my designs…straight lines and all that. But I try my best to step out of my comfort zone from time to time to try something new. And I love lots of detail whether it’s in the form of embellishments or techniques. It’s not often you’ll see something I’ve made without at least a little stitching on it. I can’t resist!

6) How do you feel about journaling? A lot, a little?

I think journaling is crucial although I don’t journal as much on layouts that I share publicly. I like to keep some things private and will often hide journaling or attach it to the back of the page for family to read.


7) Do you have a favorite color? Do you feel it plays an influence in your scrapping?

Hmmm…that’s tough. I wear black pretty often, but I actually do love color. Most of the walls in my home are painted a sage green and it has a peaceful feeling to it. Yet when I scrap, it’s pretty much anything goes with regards to color. My favorite combination is to layer bright, saturated colors over muted / neutral backgrounds. I like the way the colors pop off the page.



8) Do you have your own scrap space?

When our home was built we altered the formal living room space by adding doors to create an office / studio. I’m not the neatest when I create so it’s nice to be able to shut the doors and take a break without feeling the need to clean everything up. This summer I purchased a huge bookshelf that’s really helped me organize my paper, cardstock, magazines and embellishments.



9) What would be your ideal dinner or dessert? Or both! LOL!

Mmmmm….my favorite food to cook and dine out for would be Italian, particularly any dish that includes pasta. I know, BOOOO….carbs! Still, I love it! Two of my favorite dishes are Pesto Penne with Garlic Shrimp and for dessert, Tiramisu. A very close second to Italian would be Sushi.


10) Share your favorite photo and tell us what makes it your favorite?

It’s really difficult for me to choose a favorite since I have so many photos. But one favorite is this one on Father’s Day at the park several years ago.

11) What or where do you go for inspiration?

I look at home interior design magazines for much of my inspiration. You can always find amazing color combinations and details that inspire in the ads and articles.


12) How do you start working? Sketch, supplies, photos…

Most of the time, I’ll start with my own sketch then photos and will work the details into my plan along the way.


13) What’s your favorite Bo Bunny layout or project?

So far, my favorite project I’ve made with Bo Bunny is the Recycle/Reuse Candy Tin. I like that I could repurpose a tin, that it was an everyday project made with papers from the ‘Tis the Season Christmas collection and because it’s filled with chocolate kisses!

14) What is your favorite Bo Bunny product to work with?

Hands down….I LOVE the paper. Of course, embellishments are wonderful too but since I like to make many of my own embellishments from paper I could survive with that alone. And Bo Bunny, I have to say, never fails to have gorgeous double sided patterned paper….pure bliss!


15) What other crafts to you enjoy? Or hobbies?

Aside from scrapbooking and paper crafts, I dabble in a few other crafts including sewing, jewelry and recently I’ve been learning about floral design. I can crochet a little bit but need some practice (I’m a terrible counter) and I’d love to learn how to knit, too.


16) Any advice to someone who is just starting scrapbooking?

Don’t stress over it. It’s supposed to be fun so relax and do just that. Although my hobby has ultimately become my job, I still keep the focus on enjoying the craft and being creative. Also, I learned that what works for me is to scrap what I feel like scrapping regardless of whether it’s chronological or not. It’s okay to scrap Christmas in July if that’s what you feel like doing. And finally, scrapbook you’re way. As long as you like it, it’s perfect just the way it is.

Thanks so much Patti for sharing a bit of you with all of us today!! We're so fortunate to have you apart of the Bo Bunny Design Team!!

Want to Work for Bo Bunny?

Have you found yourself wishing for a fun job in the scrapbooking world? Wished for a job with Bo Bunny?

Then read on...we have an opening for a Class Kit Coordinator at our Layton, Utah Office.

Here are the details...


Key Areas of Responsibility


Class Kit/Education

Experienced, take charge professional with ability to support and assist in a busy class kit/education program.

Coordinate up to 30 classes per year, with room to grow.

Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.

Should have a love for the industry and be able to build relationships with co-workers and management.

Class Kit Production:

Assist with making class kits affordable and appealing to our customers.
Write detailed instructions for each class kit.
Have each class kit tested, proof read, and instruction sheets made.
Create a pick lists for cost, pulling and invoicing class kits.
Watch inventory of kits and determine when more are needed.
Pull and prepare kits for cottage workers to pick up.
Check in class kits and keep inventory effective.


Consults with:


Jan Lanoy (Owner/Design Director), Kris Silvester and others from the design department.


Requirements:


This position is not a “work at home” job. Work hours will be 5 days per week with an average of 30 hours per week. Job applicant must live in the Layton Utah area or be willing to commute daily.


To apply please email: work@bobunny.com


Send Resume and photos of scrapbook projects to show proficiency with scrapbook products, styles and other creative skills.

We look forward to hearing from you!!!

Santa Dear!

Today I wanted to share with you how you can take one stamp and by stamping it on different materials or using various coloring techniques you can achieve a variety of different looks. I choose the St. Nick Santa Dear stamp to work with simply because I love all things Santa and it is the perfect time to start working on your Christmas and holiday cards! Plus, I believe that hand stamping really adds a wonderful handmade feel to any card you create.

On one card, I stamped with black ink on kraft paper. I colored in the design using colored pencils and then I gave it a more smooth, finished look by coloring over each area with a blender pencil.

On another card, I stamped with black ink on vellum. I colored on the back side of the stamped image with colored pencils and again used the blender pencil. I mounted the finished stamped image on off white paper so that the image would be more visible. It is hard to see online, but the vellum gives the image a pleasantly soft effect.
On the last card, I simply stamped with black ink on white cardstock. This time, instead of using the colored pencils, I used colored chalk.
So there you have it! 3 different, but similar cards created using the same stamp with 3 different coloring options. Each technique gives the image a slightly different look and yet they are easy to create. Some other options you could try include using colored markers, such as Copic markers, or even water color pencils.

I hope you enjoyed these stamping tips and happy stamping!

Juliana

Thanks to You...

For all you do for me, all you mean to me...thank you!

Communicating to others our thanks can often be just a simple statement of thank you or perhaps a thank you card. Often we find that is not sufficient to truly show our appreciation for to others. We crafters strive to find unique and personal ways to show our gratification through handmade gifts.

Creating a thoughtful and special gift not only provides a special feeling to the receiver...but equally to the giver.

We're sharing some unique ways to offer thanks that we think both the receiver and giver would be pleased to accept and give.

Thank You Bucket
Designer: Christine Ousley

Abbey Road Vine, Michelle Rub-ons, Abbey Road Combo Sticker, Abbey Flowers, Abbey Road Buttons

Designer Tip: This sweet container is perfect to fill with cookies, candy, sugar free treats...all sorts of items that can be given as a thank you!





Thankful Box
Designer: Tonya Dirk

Gypsy Curry, Gypsy Spice, Gypsy Buttons & Bling, Gypsy Flowers, Sunburst Stamp, Gypsy iCandy Jewels, Double Dot Orange Citrus & Buttercup ribbon

Designer Info: This is a recycled box. I decided to turn it into a "Thankful Box" and inside it has a bunch of scrolls. Each one has something that I am thankful for about my husband. Life goes on everyday and I just don't say thanks to him enough! I am planning on giving it to him on Thanksgiving. Also, all of the stamping (except the stamping on the transparency) has been heat embossed, unfortunately that doesn't show in the photos.




Mixed With Love - Brownie Mix Jar
Designer: Juliana Michaels

Kitchen Spice Allspice, Kitchen Spice Sesame, Kitchen Spice Cloves, Kitchen Recipe Card Cut Outs, Lovin' From the Oven Stickers, Double Dot Cardstock Chocolate Dot, Double Dot Cardstock Wildberry Dot, Double Dot Ribbon Chocolate

Designer Tip: I used the Mixed with Love sticker as is, however I was inspired by the heart and saying on the Lovin' From the Oven sticker. I recreated my own version in a circle scalloped shape to coordinate with the Mixed with Love sticker. Details on how to create this and the recipe are on my blog.





Gift Card Set
Designer: Robyn Weatherspoon

Persuasion My Sweet paper, Persuasion Stripe paper, Persuasion Flowers, Cherished Stamps, Stamp and Store Journal Stamps


We're sure you would agree...these gifts would be wonderful not only to give but also to receive!!

And we wanted to share the winner for our 2 Page Sketch Challenge...

Congrats to Karen Brierly and her beautiful layout Round & Round that used our Alissa collection! Karen please email you contact information to our Bobunnyblog@gmail.com address.

Stay tuned this week for a project from Juliana, getting to know our talented Designer Patti Milazzo a bit more and we'll be sharing some Gypsy projects too! Also we'll announce the winner of the Christmas Card Sketch challenge as well! Don't miss a day...

Thanks so much....Happy Monday