Hello JustRite Font Blog Hoppers! Hope you are enjoying the 2nd day of the Font Blog hop. Aren't all the projects just wonderful? I feel very honored to be involved with such talented ladies! If you came to my blog first, I would encourage you to start at the JustRite Stampers blog and work your way down the list.
So now that you have gone thru the list, here is my project. I have been wanting to make something for our house that reflects our family but I didn't want to use pictures. We live in a little log cabin, right in the middle of about 20 acres. I wanted the project to reflect our family. The JustRite Stampers Fonts made this so easy. What do you think?
This is a 10 x 10" frame I picked up at Garden Ridge on clearance. I started with a 10x10" piece of Kraft cardstock. Then I cut a piece of light blue cardstock to 8 x 8". I airbrushed "clouds" using my Copic Airbrush system, light blue copic marker and a scrap piece of cardstock that I cut using Labels 6 nestabilities . Using my rotary cutter to make a "wavy" cut, I cut some white cardstock out for the "snow". I ran a thin bead of glue at the edge of the white cardstock and applied some Polar White Flower Soft. While that was drying I got busy on my trees.
Now I have 3 girls - Colleen, Caitlyn and Cassie. So I thought it would be cute to cut out Christmas Trees for each one of us. The new Nested Pine Tree Nestabilities from Spellbinders worked perfectly for this. Two large trees for my husband and I, two middle size trees for my older 2 daughters and one tiny tree for my 9 year old, Cassie. Using a stamp positioner and the small Rectangle Stamper, I got busy! For Keith's tree, I used the Times New Roman Upper Case Font set. I stamped his name across the middle of the tree using Van Dyke Brown ink pad from Ranger. Then without re-inking I stamped his name again in a different area. I repeated this pattern over the whole tree. For the other 3 trees, I used the Trompe Script upper and lower case fonts. I used the stamp positioner and the same Van Dyke Brown ink pad for all the girls names. Here is what my larger trees look like up close.
For the smallest tree, I used the uppercase Trompe Script for the "C" and the 15 pt Times New Roman font for the rest of her name. There wasn't a whole lotta room to stamp Cassie's name a bunch. Here is a close-up.
You can see that I tried to stamp her name a few more times just so the little tree would look like the others!
For the cabin, I cut a triangle of patterned paper and a rectangle of a coordinating paper. Using the scalloped punch, I punched some Certainly Celery cardstock and cut it to go under the triangle that's the roof. I added a rectangle of blue cardstock for the door and used a brad for the knob.
The picture just needed one other thing. I made a "tag" with our last name and wishes for a joyous season. Here is a close up:
I used the Holiday Demi Phrases for the top part of the circle and the Celebrations Demi Phrases for the bottom part. Both of these Demi phrases fit perfectly into the 2" Wood Stamper. After stamping, I cut/embossed using the Classic Circles Nestabilities, then sponged around the outside edges using Antique Linen Distress ink. For the middle circle, I used the 2" Wood Stamper and the Times New Roman 15 pt Font to spell out our family name. I stamped and then cut/embossed and sponged the edges. I put everything together and then mounted it onto my picture using 3d Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
I hope that you have enjoyed my project. There are a bunch of great projects to check out from yesterday and today (54 designers in all!). Have fun and leave comments when you can. Why you ask?
There is a Mystery Blog Candy being given away during the Two Day Just Rite Font Blog Hop! Why is it a Mystery?.... well there will be 3 blog candy giveaways on each day and you can only win by leaving a comment on the right blog! So as you visit each of the 54 designers over the two day event take time to leave a comment... who knows, the lucky winner may be you! You have until Sunday at noon to leave a comment for your change to win. Then check back at the JustRite Blog on Sunday evening to find out who won! Here is the Friday Blog Hop list - get busy hopping!! Debbie Olson
Jerri Kay Jimenez
Taylor Van Bruggen
Holly Simoni
Barb Schram
Terre Frye
Michelle Kovack
Kim Moreno
Catherine Doucette
Kellie Fortin
Kimberly Crawford
Kathy Jones
Michelle Giraud
Angela Barkhouse
Heather Pulvirenti
Tami Mayberry
Jennifer Buck
Keri Lee Sereika
Jami Bova
Laura Davis
Stacey Kingman
Bonnie Sharp
Stephanie Severin
Janine Orchard
Debbie Seyer
Margie Higuchi
Lauren Bergold
Anja Curvers
AJ Otto
Don't forget JustRite is also having a great sale!
JustRite is celebrating their Mega Font Hop in style with a Super 7 Day Font Sale. Take 30% off all JustRite Font Sets and the Horizontal and Vertical Font Stampers. Sale begins Sept 17th and ends Sept 24.
You did such a wonderful job! I love the way you made the clouds and the snow! Very clever! Thanks for sharing!
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." -John 3:16
Posted by: Susan | September 18, 2009 at 07:32 AM
I love how you stamped on the trees. That is really cool.
TFS,
Angela
Posted by: Angela | September 18, 2009 at 07:32 AM
I really like this, it would make a nice christmas gift idea!
Posted by: Melissa Kawelaske | September 18, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Your card is wonderful. I love the names on the trees and the family' Christmas wish made with Justrite stamp is gorgious.
Linda
Posted by: Linda Ellington | September 18, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Debbie, you're so clever! Love the stamping of names on the trees....a great project! TFS!
Posted by: MargieH | September 18, 2009 at 08:06 AM
How adorable! Love the trees, so sweet!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | September 18, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Another amazing effort! I am so proud that I know you in real life!!!
Roberta
Posted by: Roberta Layton | September 18, 2009 at 08:36 AM
This is such a special project. I love it.
Posted by: Carmen | September 18, 2009 at 08:44 AM
This is one of my favorite uses of JR, the indivualized treeswith mixed fonts are precious!
Posted by: jan | September 18, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Love this, one of my fave projects today, Will definitely be trying to recreate this for my family
Posted by: Jes | September 18, 2009 at 08:57 AM
This was a a great way to personalize with a variety of fonts...cute
Posted by: Diane Rath | September 18, 2009 at 09:28 AM
What a great idea!
Posted by: Becky | September 18, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Oh, this is just too sweet ! What a great thing to hang in your home!
Posted by: Patty W | September 18, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Those trees are too cute! TFS!
Posted by: Diane U | September 18, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Love what you've done here! That Trompe font is so pretty...love that you used it for the girls. :)
Posted by: Lakeside | September 18, 2009 at 09:44 AM
What a great idea. Thank you soooo much for sharing.
Posted by: Mary | September 18, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Talk about knocking a project outta the park. This is genius!!!
Posted by: Erika Taylor | September 18, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Wow, what a great idea/project!
Posted by: lisa808 | September 18, 2009 at 10:02 AM
What a great way to use the JR fonts. This is such a cute idea.
Posted by: Selma | September 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM
I love your "family trees". Great project that I imagine will be CASEd many times over!
Posted by: Lesley | September 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I love your picture. You are very talented
Posted by: Tina | September 18, 2009 at 10:21 AM
OK, you win. that was the most, the best (where are my words?) most, best awesome project in the two days that I have sat by my computer. Blue ribbon to you!!!!
Posted by: joanne gilch | September 18, 2009 at 10:29 AM
What a fantastic project! I love it! I am so happy I stopped by here today!! :)
Posted by: Dani C. | September 18, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Very clever idea!! Love the trees and use of the stamps.
Posted by: Jo Ann | September 18, 2009 at 10:33 AM
very cute idea. love it.
Posted by: Margarita Ybarra | September 18, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Oh Debbie, this is such a clever project! I love it.
Posted by: Karen Hunsaker | September 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM
That is a beautiful project. It would be nice hanging on the wall. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Rhonda Miller | September 18, 2009 at 10:36 AM
What a cute idea! Love it.
Posted by: Shellie Hartsock | September 18, 2009 at 10:47 AM
That's adorable Debbie!!
Posted by: Beth | September 18, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Very pretty display.
Posted by: Teresa | September 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Totally awesome project! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! I love JR Stamps!
Posted by: Cherie | September 18, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Love what you've done great blog hop beautiful work
Congrats for being part of it.
Posted by: soccerboyzmom aka Karen | September 18, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Love your NAME trees!!!
Posted by: Marge R. | September 18, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Darling!
Laura
Posted by: Laura Davis | September 18, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Great! Very imaginative.
Posted by: Faith B. | September 18, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Debbie,
I think I tried to comment before but don't see it up there. ANYWho...I love this project. The trees are brilliant and I love the idea of stamping all over to make your own "patterned paper" GREAT use of the fonts.
Cheers, Eli
Posted by: WritingEli | September 18, 2009 at 11:40 AM
What a neat Xmas idea! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Nancy C. | September 18, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Love your stamped trees, Debbie!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 18, 2009 at 11:55 AM
What an adorable project! What a keepsake. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | September 18, 2009 at 12:11 PM
FABULOUS I JUST WANT TO GET ALL THE SPELLBINDERS ALONG WITH ALL THE STAMPS FROM JUST RITE.
Posted by: JAVAGIRL AKA LIZ | September 18, 2009 at 12:13 PM
What a clever and cute project!!!
Posted by: Marla H. | September 18, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Totally adorable!!!
Posted by: Lynda aka arlsmom | September 18, 2009 at 12:23 PM
What a great idea! This is really a great personalized project.
Posted by: Tracy MacDonald | September 18, 2009 at 12:30 PM
How clever! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jacque | September 18, 2009 at 12:39 PM
what an absolutely darling little picture for Christmas - personalised in a charming way!! I neeeeeed to get me those stamps!!
Posted by: Sam | September 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM
WOW!!! This is awesome and great gift idea!!!
Posted by: Olivia M. | September 18, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Great decorative piece. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Susan G | September 18, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Wonderful framed layout! TFS.
Posted by: Tina | September 18, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Very cute! I love how you think outside the box!
Posted by: Suzi | September 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Making background paper with JustRite fonts is a fabulous idea
Posted by: Barbara | September 18, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Very creative...I think this is the first framed art I have seen on this blog hop. Beatuful.TFS
Posted by: Tammy | September 18, 2009 at 01:04 PM
super cute idea great way to show off how easy the fonts are to use.
Posted by: jan farnworth | September 18, 2009 at 01:18 PM
love how you stamped on the trees and showed how easy they are to use.
Posted by: jan farnworth | September 18, 2009 at 01:19 PM
What a clever use of personalized trees! Great idea.
Posted by: Karen N. | September 18, 2009 at 01:24 PM
I love your project. It is just beautiful. You have a beautiful gift.
Posted by: Carol | September 18, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Super project. I could see everyone in the family stamping their own trees to be part of the card creation process. I really like this!
Posted by: Lara | September 18, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Love this idea Debbie! Genius! Love the colors and the stamping on the trees. :)
Posted by: Wild Wyoming Art Cafe' | September 18, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Love all these projects!
Tammy Newger
Posted by: tammy newger | September 18, 2009 at 01:35 PM
I bet you made the cutest paperdolls when you were a kid!.. Thsi looks like you had a great time making these as well as making cute things!
Posted by: Patsy Eccles | September 18, 2009 at 01:37 PM
This is my favorite project! Totally awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Jenny L.
Posted by: Jenny Lavender | September 18, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Great project and watch a unique way to represent your family.
Posted by: Jessica L | September 18, 2009 at 01:57 PM
I love the idea of using the stamps to create patterned paper if you will.
Posted by: Monica L | September 18, 2009 at 01:57 PM
Clever girl! Thanks for the idea.
Posted by: Jan B. | September 18, 2009 at 01:58 PM
This is a very cute card with great ideas. What a wonderful personalized Christmas card to be able to send. TFS
Posted by: Nadine Papove | September 18, 2009 at 02:07 PM
This such a cute project!!!!!thanks for sharing
Posted by: Betty | September 18, 2009 at 02:17 PM
I love how you did your Christmas trees - with the button on top!
Swedie
Posted by: Swedie | September 18, 2009 at 02:17 PM
I love this project. Great job!
Posted by: Amanda | September 18, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Adorable, you are very creative!
Posted by: Paula | September 18, 2009 at 02:37 PM
What a fantastic project! I love seeing everything that has been made so far, and I look forward to checking out all of the other blogs too. You are so creative. I am a big fan of JustRite...there is nothing else like it!
Posted by: Janice C. in NY | September 18, 2009 at 02:56 PM
What a clever way to create a Family Picture!! I love how you stamped the names on each tree and they are all sized to suit each individual member of the family.
thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jen | September 18, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Very creative use of the JR font stamps. I love this idea.
Posted by: annie | September 18, 2009 at 03:03 PM
What a great project, thank you for sharing it!
Posted by: Susan M | September 18, 2009 at 03:11 PM
I love what you did to show off the JustRite fonts. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Kay Long | September 18, 2009 at 03:18 PM
That's cool how you stamped the names on the die cut trees! Beautiful page!
Posted by: Paula | September 18, 2009 at 03:19 PM
What a great idea! Love your project thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Nancy | September 18, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Thanks for such inspiration!
Deanne G
dcartegroves at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Deanne G | September 18, 2009 at 03:38 PM
This is totally adorable and so well done. What a great idea and treasure. You sure thought outside of the box. Now I want it all JustRite!
Posted by: bluemoon | September 18, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Oh! How cute are those trees! So original! Wow Wow Wow!
Sharon L
Posted by: sharon | September 18, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Love the names on the trees! What a nice gift!
Posted by: Margaret Peltier | September 18, 2009 at 04:02 PM
What an adorable project. Too cute. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: SuAnne | September 18, 2009 at 04:11 PM
such a clever idea and so nicely done!
Posted by: Betty | September 18, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Fabulous! Love the card especially the trees!
Posted by: Jane | September 18, 2009 at 04:27 PM
I really liked your cards and the idea of putting the names on them.
Posted by: Sandy Duley | September 18, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Love the cute little trees!
Posted by: Doodlebug | September 18, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Love the cute little trees!
Posted by: Doodlebug | September 18, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Love this idea. I see a scraplift in my future.
Posted by: Jamie Papantonakis | September 18, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Love the way you have personalized your own family on wall art. The tree idea is unique.
Bernice Barnes
Posted by: Bernice Barnes | September 18, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Great personal touch to the picture.
Posted by: Teresa | September 18, 2009 at 06:07 PM
WOW. This is a beautiful keepsake to be enjoyed for years to come. And what a fabulous gift it would make.
Posted by: Kim | September 18, 2009 at 06:26 PM
very nice - so many things I need .....
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | September 18, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Something different and so creative!
Posted by: Michelle Michael | September 18, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Love it. What a unique project. Great job.
Posted by: Maggie | September 18, 2009 at 06:57 PM
What a unique idea! I love the way you stamped the names on the trees!
Posted by: Dotti | September 18, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Love your family picture. Great idea to use the names on the trees!
Robbie
Posted by: Robbie Rubala | September 18, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Debbie, what a wonderful decoration for your home. Very creative to use the names on the trees. Thank you for sharing my friend. Hope you have a wonderful day! Mry
Posted by: Mary Pfaff | September 18, 2009 at 07:52 PM
What a brilliant idea using the fonts on the trees. It's really nice - Nimmy
Posted by: Nimue | September 18, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Very sweet, I love the names on the trees. God bless!
Posted by: Peggy Sue | September 18, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Who would have thought of personalizing the trees like that!
carol b
Posted by: carol b | September 18, 2009 at 08:02 PM
HA! FAMILY TREES! LOVE IT! Very creative project!
Posted by: Lori | September 18, 2009 at 08:14 PM
What a great project.
Posted by: Cindy F | September 18, 2009 at 08:41 PM