December 18th DT Projects

Hi everyone,

Just want to share with you another gorgeous projects from our Design Team Members.

Renea

Lisa

Michelle

Jing

Aymee

Thank you ladies for sharing this with us! Don't forget that you still have time to submit for our December challenge. Here is the sketch to follow. Make sure you include a tag to your design.

You get this prize. Album kit with lots of embellishments, clear stamps..perfect for your holiday photos. Anyone can join, deadline is 12/31.

Make sure you link your projects on the blog's sidebar through Linky tools.

Come back later. I have a tutorial and a xmas prize giveaway.

December Guest Designers

We would like to welcome our December GDT. We are so pleased and so happy that they were able to join us this month and share with you their amazing work.

Without further ado..here they are..

Diana Fisher

Thanks to my mother's influence, I have been crafting and scrapbooking since I was a teenager, and now I can't imagine my life without it. When I'm not working with Heidi and Julie on Sketchy Thursdays, you can find me as the Blog Coordinator for the Scrapbook Circle kit club. I am also a part of the Paper Issues creative team. I am lucky enough to have been published in Creating Keepsakes, Paper Crafts Magazine and CARDS Magazine, as well as many online publishing and guest DT opportunities. I have a wonderful husband, my five-year-old son and have a fabulous career as the Production Director for a national teen magazine.

Visit Diana's blog by clicking HERE.
Diana's ETSY.
Diana's TWITTER

Here are Diana's projects for us this month.

Here is a tutorial from Diana:

TUTORIAL:
Keeping Track of Holiday Receipts — The fun way!

Who says that you have to keep track of those holiday receipts in a boring old envelope? I altered this plastic clipboard. You can get one from Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree for around a $1.

Adhere some pretty paper to the clipboard using adhesive you have on hand that will stick to plastic. Sand the edges to keep it smooth. Then make or use an existing fancy holiday tag to keep the board festive. You'll have space to the side for a notepad, too, for writing down your lists. Clip on your receipts.

If you can, get a clipboard with the pull up tab for hanging the clipboard up. Pretty wall art to boot! Just try not to think about how much you are spending in the next few weeks. :)

Happy Holidays!!! Enjoy the season!

Lisa Gregory

Hello. My name is Lisa. I live in sunny Florida with my husband. We have 2 amazing children.
Our son is married, lives close by and our daughter is away at Culinary school attending Le Cordon Bleu. I have a 12 year old kitty named Willow and I am also caring for my daughters cat Bentley while she is away at school. ( I think I love him!!) I am a registered nurse by profession working full time at the hospital, and I am a Certified Paper Addict. Scrapping happens to be my addiction as well as my therapy. I have been crafting since I was a little girl, although I have changed my style in the way I scrap in the last 6 years. I also have a passion for photography and incorporating those 2 hobbies, has inspired me to create the pages I do. My style is ever changing with all of the new techniques I find out there. I love creating paper flowers and leaves, and my mind is always spinning ideas for the next floral fantasy!! You can visit my blog WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MESS for many tutorials. I am currently designing for Swirlydoos and ZVA Creative. I am honored to be Guest Designing for Berry 71 Bleu during my favorite time of the year. Thank you Marivic and Lisa for the wonderful invitation!!

Here are Lisa's projects:

Here is Lisa's take on this month's challenge. And stay tuned, Lisa will be sharing with us on how she made those gorgeous flowers.

Rachael Funnell

My Name is Rachael Funnell

First off I send out a BIG THANK YOU to Marivic!
of Asking me to be a GDT & be able to create with her ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Tags!!
I truly think these are just Beautiful.....

Ok! A little about ME......... I’m 34 1/2 years Young...
I am a Happily Married to the Most Supportive & sometimes Neglected man Jason....
Together we run a Small Business & we live in Central NSW,
with 2 Beautiful Children.... Ethan & Chloee who We just Adore!!!
I’ve been scrapbooking for nearly 6 years now... But I have to admit that
in the last 15 months!!! It’s become a daily part of my life!!!
I ENJOY this Hobby immensely!!!
It’s My way of Relaxing & time out from everyday life!!!
I mostly Prefer to Create 12x12 Layouts, But I will create card here & there....
I still really don’t have a defined style!!! But lately photo editing frames around my
photo’s is a big hit for me......

At this Time I VERY PROUDLY Design for
Bird is the Word
Kraft it Up
Stuff 2 Scrap
Let's Capture These Sketches

Here are Rachael's projects:

Here is a sample Layout for this month's challenge from Rachael.

What do you think of our GDT? Aren't they amazing? I hope their projects will inspire you to create something wonderful this holiday.

Thank you to our 3 wonderful Guest Designers this month! Thank you so much Diana, Lisa, and Rachael!

Design Team Reveal December!

The Design Team did a beautiful job this month working the Christmas Tags! I love seeing all the inspiring projects they come up. Each one is unique and beautiful! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Lisa Novogrodski

Renea Harrison

Jing Van Opstal

Michelle Hodges

Aymee Gandy

Iris Uy

November Challenge Winner

Thank you to those who submitted for the November Challenge. We hope to see you again for this month's challenge.

Our winner for November is Bellaidea.

Here is the LO she made for us..

Congratulations Bella!!

December Challenge

I hope everyone has enjoyed the Thanksgiving Holiday and now in full swing for the Christmas holiday madness!!! Our design team has been working hard on their projects and we will be revealing them on the 5th this month.

We would like to invite you to join in Decembers challenge! Our lovely design team member Michelle is graciously hosting this months challenge.

Michelle wants to challenge you to get comfortable using tags on your pages. Since we are Berry Bleu are all about tags --- She invites you to use the following sketch for inspiration and incorporate a tag of any kind into your page! 

Michelle created a layout for her design team project this month based on the sketch to provide inspiration for the challenge.

What you are playing for you ask? 

This months prize is:  2011 Christmas 8x8 Complete Album Kit

(8x8 Post Bound Album, 10 Sheet Protectors, 30 Sheets Patterned Paper, 3D sticker embellishments,

Mini Brads, Alphabet Sticker sheets, Border Sticker Sheets,Cardstock Border Sticker Sheets, Glitter Packages, Embellished Stickers, Christmas 2011 Clear Stamps)

Be sure to use the linky tool on the sidebar to link your projects! The winner will be selected by the design team and announced on this blog soon after the challenge is over on 1/1/2012.  Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Blog Hop Winner

Just a quick announcement..Rochelle Spears won the Blog Hop..Congrats Rochelle!!!

Thank you to all that joined and submitted to the colorful creations blog hop. Don't forget that I will the drawing the winner of the Sassafras Lass kit on my other blog tonight. You still have time to follow and leave me comment. Check out the older post to follow the link.

Also, the November challenge is still on with amazing RAK prize.

Have a great weekend!!

Featured DT Member, Renea Harrison

This is Renea Harrison.

Hi everyone! I am a 44 year old, stay at home Mom. I laugh when I say stay at home, because I actually am the secretary/accountant and jack of all trades for our local family based business.

I don't just love scrapbooking, I am passionate about it. I love every aspect of this amazing multi-media art. The art of the creation itself, from taking the design in my head and getting it out onto the paper, to the social aspect of it. I love sharing what I know, and learning what others share. I love talking about it, as well as encouraging others to take that leap and dive right in. I have quickly become a forum junky and I love the sisterhood aspect of all who share in this experience.


I would also like to shout out a thanks to both my husband and son. They not only put up with my scrapbook insanity, but encourage me to pursue my passion. I have been married to my husband for over 21 years, and he has always been, not only the love of my life, but my biggest supporter in all aspects of my life. We have built a wonderful life together, and have raised an amazing son. God has definitely blessed me beyond anything I could have imagined!

Here are her favorite projects that she's done.

Renea also made a tutorial for embossed chipboard:

CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO

Visit her Etsy shop for beautiful embellishments for your crafting needs.
My Glitter Coated Life by Renea

Thank you Renea for sharing your beautiful work with us!!