LESSology Sponsor Spotlight: Gauche Alchemy

Hello there altered enthusiasts! Hope you are working hard on your entries for LESSology Challenge #17: Fun with envelopes. Remember, you can create anything you like as long as it includes at least one upcycled item. The winner will get a $15 gift certificate to Gauche Alchemy!

Gauche Alchemy is for those that create outside of the box, those that create inside of the box and those that tear the box to make a new one…

How about checking out what you can do with Gauche Alchemy kits? Their design team did a great job of using envelopes on their projects!

Misty: For this layout I used a CD envelope from our Going Postal kit to hold a couple of tags that I used to place pics of my sister on.  I decorated my envelope first, then designed the rest of the layout inspired by it.  I outlined the edge with some diagonal stripe tape.  Then I added some eyelets and bling, and slipped in my tags!

Peg: I used the clear windows from some bill envelopes (we get a lot of those!). I matted some on black cardstock and some on patterned paper (the camera paper from our Money Shot kit) and framed the photo with them, kinda. I covered up the ones on the left with the title and journalling.

Marilyn: When faced with the challenge to create with a recycled something, I went straight for my bubble envelopes.  I always save them since I reuse them for mailing items.  This time, I looked at them in an entirely different light.  I pulled out my Big Shot and a butterfly/circle die and punched out a bunch of shapes.  Next, I grabbed my Pink Parts Color Kit and an idea was born!  Inside of it was a small envelope, so I decided to make a gift envelope for a young girl.  

Aren't these projects from Gauche Alchemy's design team just fabulous? Gauche Alchemy has given LESSology followers an AWESOME coupon code to use during the month of August -- LESSology readers for 10% off, good from 8/6 thru 8/31.  (Good on everything but the ACME kit subscription.) Use the code: lessology2012 when you check out. :)

Sponsor Spotlight - Scrappin' Sports & More

Lessology is so delighted to have Scrappin' Sports and More as our fabulous sponsor for Challenge 12 - The Photo Block Challenge. Keep reading to learn more about this fabulous company.

And be sure to enter here for your chance to win a fabulous Scrappin' Sports and More Prize pack.

Website - http://scrappinsports.com

Blog - http://scrappinsportsandmore.blogspot.com

Lois Benham is the fabulous owner of this fabulous shop. Scrappin' Sports & More started with a line of 20 papers in July, 2001, and the line has continued to evolve, expanding to many popular themes & products. The addition of Custom Paper was a major step forward in 2006. Additional new and exciting products are continuously being released.

Customer Service continues to be a top priority. The new website allows customers to check spellings and colors on the custom papers, and their orders will go “direct to print”, eliminating the possibility of human error. In addition, they are converting to automated warehousing and order fulfillment to provide exceptional service for their customers.

Lois’ testimony is one of God's mercy, grace, power and love, as she continues to walk by faith under the blessing of God's provision in her life! She knows she was given the idea, insight and concept from God to launch Scrappin’ Sports & More. Now she can take the blessings that God provides and pour them right back into His Kingdom! And that is really her vision!

Here are some fabulous products from their shop!

Sponsor Spotlight - Jenny Johns - Ippity Stamps

We are so happy to have the fun & creative Jenny Johns sponsor Lessology Challenge #11 - Flights of Fantasy. Keep reading to learn more about Jenny and the wonderful products that she has to offer.

 

Hi there! It’s me, YOUR {ippity} Chick, Jenny Johns! I am a Unity Endorsed {ippity} Chick!

 

Familiar with Unity Stamp Co?  Then you already know the fantastic quality of Unity’s deeply etched red rubber stamps, because {ippity} stamps are by Unity!  The stamps are mounted on cling foam, pre-cut, and ready to be used with any acrylic block or Unity handle.  {ippity} stamps are only available through an {ippity} chick like me.  However, we now have some exciting news:  you can also order {ippity} from me, at the Unity Stamp Co website (just click on my name/photo)!  http://unitystampco.com/ippity-chicks/default.aspx

 

I've been a crafter all my life and have dabbled in almost every hobby. Papercrafting and stamping is the one I always come back to, and I truly enjoy the "me" time in my craft room. Once I discovered Unity a few years back, I was hooked! Then, of course, I had to immediately join in on selling the {ippity} line 'cause the stamps are just way too cute and fit in with any type of projects. We also have some new {ippity} itty bitty stamps...just right for any budget!

My style of creating is...every type! I love to try old and new products, techniques,and ideas. 

I live in Arizona, have a teenage son, a busy job, and a couple of chocolate labs that keep me entertained, but I can always help you with your {ippity} questions too! Feel free to contact me!

 

My creative blog: http://jenscupofcreations.blogspot.com/

My {ippity} site: http://jenscupofippity.blogspot.com/

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Here are a few of Jenny's fabulous creations made with Ippity Stamps:

Sponsor Spotlight - Vintage Street Market

Vintage Street Market is our fabulous sponsor for

 Lessology Challenge #10: Floral Delight.

Vintage Street Market celebrates memories, and the textures, sentiments and simplicity from times past. It is our intention to not only offer exceptional products, but to also create a community where nostalgia can be shared, creativity explored, and memories preserved. Vintage Street Market's online store offers themed kits and accessories made of authentic vintage and vintage-inspired items available directly to the consumer. Vintage Street Market is also very excited to introduce it's own branded product line, which includes the innovative multi-texture Paper Sheets & Tags, unique cellophane Tinted Tape, and our new line of Craft Pantry Staples. While our unique vintage kits are only available on our website, www.vintagestreetmarket.com, these branded products can be found at local scrapbook stores.

Here are some of their yummy goodies

Farmer's Market Vintage Kit

Vintage Valentines

Bingo Craft Cards

Rose German Glass Glitter

Be sure to visit their wonderful store and blog.

Sponsor Spotlight - Whisker Graphics

We are so happy to have Whisker Graphics sponsor us here at Lessology.

Whisker Graphics is the creative out-pouring of Whitney Beard. Founded in June of 2008, Whisker Graphics was a long time in the making. Whitney's love of design and paper goods started when, as a child, she would save her allowance to buy sales receipt booklets and bookkeeping journals (oh, those grids made her little heart skip a beat!) and progressed over the years to include a degree in Graphic Design and the appreciation of all things paper and crafty.

In the Fall of 2009 Whitney created Divine Twine®, bakers twine in yummy colors, and introduced it to the market. In Spring of 2011 she created Bitty Bags, fun paper bags in a variety of designs and sizes.

Whitney lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two children and their schnoodle, Lola. Oh, and she blogs too. Sometimes free crafty downloads are offered. Stop by and say hello.

Here are some of their fun products!

Be sure to play along to win 2 spools of yummy baker's twine from Whisker Graphics! Link your creations via Inlinkz (located at the end of the post) by Sunday January 22, 11.59pm EST. Please read the challenge rules to ensure your eligibility for our prizes.

Sponsor Spotlight - Really Reasonable Ribbon

We really do love ribbon here at LESSology! We are honored to have Really Reasonable Ribbon sponsor Challenge #8 - Frame of Life.

Bonnie Garby is the fabulous owner of Really Reasonable Ribbon. This online store has been meeting the ribbon needs of crafters, wedding planners, rubberstampers, scrapbookers and the artistic community for over 10 years.  They offer great wholesale pricing on full spools of many of their styles, and really reasonable discount retail pricing on ribbon by the yard.

Their large selection of ribbon styles includes a variety of colors and widths in grosgrain, organza, gingham, satin, ric rac, twill tape, velvet, bakers twine, jute and much more.

 

Shop - http://www.reasonableribbon.com/index.php

Blog - http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com

Here are some fabulous altered projects from the RRR design team.

Joanna - Altered Wreath

Jan - Altered Train

Trudy - Altered Dixie Cup

Dawn - Altered Sleigh

Corrie - Altered Paint Can

Misty - Flower Clip Bouquet

Fabulous projects! Thank you RRR design team for the wonderful inspiration. If you're still feeling inspired be sure to playing along in LESSology Challenge #8: Frame of Life! The deadline for all entries is Sunday January 8, 11.59pm EST. Please read the challenge rules to ensure your eligibility for our prizes.

Sponsor Spotlight - Pixie Dust Paperie

We are so thrilled to have Pixie Dust Paperie sponsor our current challenge here at LESSology. They are generously giving away a $20 gift certificate to their lovely shop. How cool is that?

A big thank you to our very own Kirsty Vittetoe for her generosity for this challenge.

Welcome to Pixie Dust Paperie, 

a place for pretty paper crafting products and lots of inspiration.

Pixie Dust Paperie is a monthly kit club dedicated to bringing you the newest products available in the paper crafting industry. Each month, you will receive a beautifully designed kit with the latest papers and embellishments, all designed to coordinate perfectly, and ready for you to create, whether it's scrapbook pages, cards, a mini album, a coffee table brag book, or altered projects, you will find lots of inspiration and new ideas here at Pixie Dust Paperie.

And check out their beautiful December Kit!

You can find it at their shop: http://shop.pixiedustpaperie.com/

And be sure to visit their blog:

http://www.pixiedustpaperie.blogspot.com

Also, the City Crafter Challenge design team played with us for Challenge #7 - You've Got Mail. Be sure to click on their blogs to check out the amazing tutorials and details of each project.

Linda Robinson

http://www.myhappyplace-linda.blogspot.com

Ros Crawford

http://www.ros-mikeysmom.blogspot.com

These projects are beautiful! Thank you ladies for sharing them with us. Hope you are inspired to play along with LESSology Challenge #7: You've got mail! The deadline for all entries is Sunday December 11, 11.59pm EST. Please read the challenge rules to ensure your eligibility for our prizes.

Sponsor Spotlight - Nikki Sivils

We absolutely love Nikki Sivils here at LESSology. Nikki is so generous and has sponsored not one...but two of our challenges this year! Her products are bright and colorful! They are perfect for both altered and traditional projects.

And check out the new Nikki Sivils Gingerbread Lane Collection!
We are giving one of these fabulous collection kits away to the winner of LESSology Challenge #6 - The Hanging Mobile Challenge.

We hope you enjoy these fabulous Altered Projects made by the
talented Doghouse Divas design team!

Julie Tucker - Wolek: Altered Advent Calendar

(made with the Gingerbread Lane Collection)

Mimi Leinbach: Altered Perpetual Calendar

(made with the School is Cool Collection)

Jen Mattott: Altered Pumpkin

(made with the My Lil' Monster, Boo-tiful, My Friend

Birdie, and the Tree Love Collections)

 

Carina Lindholm: Altered Band-aid Box

(made with the Get Well Soon Collection)

For more inspiration be sure to check out the Nikki Sivils Shop & Blog.

http://nikkisivils.com

http://nikkisdoghouse.blogspot.com

Sponsor Spotlight - The Paper Bakery

Have you seen the beautiful kits at The Paper Bakery? You've got to head on over there and see the adorable paper and embellishments included in their monthly kits. LESSology is so happy to have this fabulous company sponsor us this month.

If you want a chance to win a prize from our wonderful sponsor, please be sure to link up to LESSology Challenge #5 - Jars of Cuteness by this Sunday, November 13th!

The Paper Bakery offers 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions. They also offer adorable Add-On kits. Be sure to visit their kit club site for more information.

http://sarahspaperbakery-monthlykitclub.blogspot.com/

I hope you enjoy these fabulous Altered Projects made by the talented Paper Bakery design team!

Altered Jar by Amy Sotolongo

Purse Flower by Connie Mercer

Autumn Days Project Kit

Sponsor Spotlight - Tradefish Designs

Lessology is honored to have Tradefish Designs sponsor Challenge #4 - The Wall Art Challenge. Tradefish Designs is generously offering a $20 Gift Certificate to the winner of this challenge. Also, be sure to check out their "Stamp of the Month".

This adorable Halloween Set is only $10 during the month of October.

Here are some adorable projects made by the Tradefish Designs Team

Amy Arnold - TFD DT

Wall Decor made by Kate Cordero - TFD DT

And be sure to check out their adorable $10 offer on the Holiday Mix Stamp Set.

Emily Niehaus - TFD DT

Don't forget to play along with our current challenge - LESSology Challenge #4: Wall Art. The deadline for entries is Sunday October 30th, 11.59pm EST. Please read the challenge rules to ensure your eligibility for our prizes.