Jamie Harper - Our Guest Blogger
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- posted in: Uncategorized, Guest
- on: June 16, 2008
Yes, some of you may have guessed it . . . our guest scrapbook celebrity blogger is Jamie Harper. She is one innovative and fun gal and I’ve had the blessing of meeting her in person (Cheryl here).
We had a few technical difficulties on Saturday so today is the day and I know you’re going to enjoy.
Jamie Harper is an Arizona resident. Her greatest passion is that of a Photographer. She also travels teaching at CKC’s around the U.S. and is a 2007 Creating Keepsake Hall of Famer. She loves her flexible schedule which allows her to be able to spend time with her family and still work. She has four beautiful children and a wonderfully supportive husband. She has been teaching scrapbooking in some capacity or another for the past 13 years. She is full of life and energy, and tries to bring that life into her projects. She is one beautiful gal and I think you’ll enjoy what she has to share!
Jamie shares that ‘this idea is to show how to use cool packaging material. I used the Punchboard Box Set as the base for my mini album.” Here’s the ‘know how’.
Supplies (All from Heidi Grace’s line ~ We are Family):
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Journal Prompts
- Dimensional Flowers
- Cardstock Alphas
- Patterned Paper - Trees in A Row
- Patterned Paper - Decor Stripe
- Coordinating Acrylic Stamps
Jamie shares . . .
“The first two photos are showing how to leave your punchboard on the backing and just lift and remove the negative page.
Then mount that on cardstock. Cut out and adhere cardstock to the opposite side and now you have a mini album ready to go!! I used a ”Bind it All” to punch the holes and bind the album.
I also used the new ‘Threading Water’ border punch that Cheryl shared with me (drool).”
I love Jamie’s style! I love her use of tools. With the remaining product Jamie made a a layout and a card . . . a bonus share! 
To check out more of Jamie’s awesome work and learn more about her and her beautiful family you can view her blog
Using your favorite line you too can create your mini album. In order to help you do so you’ll need something to drill that chipboard (or acrylic . . . whatever you choose). I want to share a Fiskars craft drill with three of you . . . so you can drill your own book. Just post a comment here and I’ll pick some random winners in the next couple of days.
Thank you Jamie for sharing! You have surely inspired and blessed us! Thank you for sharing your talent and bit of your beautiful self with us Fiskateers!
Diana Orlando says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:25 pmthat is so cute… I would love to know when she will be in CA for a class
Ursula #2228 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:29 pmWow what an inspiration! I love this idea. And I love what Jamie has done with it! Great way to use something that would ordinarily be thrown out! I love the tabs!
Yessica says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:31 pmThis is absolutely darling. Thank you for sharing. Have a great Monday!!!!
Yaritza 3395 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pmThat’s really cute. (Please don’t include me in the drawing, I already own a drill) .
Paula #2796 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pmWhat a great project and the We are Family line is the best!
Dee W #3891 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pmThese projects are fantastic!!
Amy #3888 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pmFabulous idea to use the file folders as pages! Thanks for sharing your wonderful designs, Jamie.
Michele L. says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:40 pmlove, love, LOVE the mini album. Thanks Jamie for sharing your talent with all of us. You rock!
kris #2961 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:41 pmVery cute work!!I just love this!
Kim #669 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:43 pmThanks so much for sharing. The books/LO’s/card were beautiful.
heather #3891 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:44 pmI find this just wonderful. Thanks for the great ideas and also thanks for the chance to win.
Meghan E says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:46 pmThose projects are super cute Jamie! Thanks for sharing
carolynn #2967 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:47 pmI love this idea! I’ll try to use it on my own project!
Kelly Jo says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:50 pmCheryl, Great guest blogger! I love Jamie’s project!
Thanks for sharing…
Maxine Hodges says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:51 pmAwesome!!!
Carlee #2225 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:55 pmWhat an awesome lil book! Great job! I am so inspired! Im going to make one today!!! I hated the idea of getting rid of the bases for that chipboard, and now, I dont have to!!! LOOOOVE recycling! TFS! (PS Dont enter me for the drill as I already have one, so good luck to everyone else!)
Laura #1943 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 1:58 pmSuper cute album !! Thanks for sharing your talents with us !!
Kimberley #2626 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 2:10 pmThat’s a great re-use for what is often discarded. Thanks for the tip! The album turned out great, too. I love the layouts.
Carol says:
June 16th, 2008 at 2:13 pmI adore the mini album! I can’t wait to implement some of those inspriations!
Barb #2975 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pmIt took me a while of looking at the pictures to figure out the border are kept with the little ‘tab’ … which is then used as the “base” for the album pages! I get it now! I can see how this would be easier than trying to cut it out on your own or add a ‘tab’ to the page.
Alison Snow says:
June 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pmExcellent idea!!
Alison
s.d. says:
June 16th, 2008 at 2:33 pmWhat creativity and resourcefullness! Thanks for sharing. Beautiful family.
sherryd in tx
Sindee Blattner says:
June 16th, 2008 at 2:36 pmOh I love the Disneyland l/o
I’m a sucker for mini-albums!
Beautiful work!
Sindee Blattner
Karee Sue #3609 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 2:43 pmwhat a cute project, thanks for sharing.
Deanna says:
June 16th, 2008 at 3:01 pmSo cute… and I thought I had all of the tools
Please pick me! I need a drill!
Debbie Buckland fiskateer #352 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 3:14 pmDon’t enter me into the draw….
Jamie- just love Your idea of using the punch board backing. I use mine for shape templates.
This idea will be usefull when I get double ups of shapes. thanks.
Tona says:
June 16th, 2008 at 3:45 pmWhat a great & innovative idea. Definitely something I’d like to try.
cassie says:
June 16th, 2008 at 3:45 pmIt’s these kind of posts that keep me coming back to this blog!! And I’ve been wanting one of those drills!!
RitaS says:
June 16th, 2008 at 3:55 pmTook me a bit too - but looking at your mini album image I quickly figured out what you did. Very CLEVER! I love your work Jamie - and I have that very same mini chipboard set and am so going to scrap lift this idea! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Gina says:
June 16th, 2008 at 3:57 pmMy heart melted with her “Zack” page. Having a little boy myself, I often look to great designers on how to incorporate more masculine designs on to my pages. Thank you for sharing and I LOVE THE BLOG!
Debby 2852 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 4:41 pmbelieve or not I have this product…so I’ve got to give it a go with all my mini-book mania happening right now. Thanks Jamie and Cheryl.
Sandi says:
June 16th, 2008 at 4:52 pmGreat job Jamie!!! Thanks Cheryl for emailing the blog is back up.
Bibi R. says:
June 16th, 2008 at 4:55 pmI love this!! This line is awesome!! I want it all!
doverdi says:
June 16th, 2008 at 5:21 pmGorgeous mini book & love the ‘We Are Family’ paper line. I already have a drill but had to give my compliments on the great album & creative ideas. TFS!
Jowayne #4351 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 5:26 pmI love the designs, but I especially LOVE how you used the larger, close up shots of your children with this mini-album. It is truly beautiful!!!
Julie Overby says:
June 16th, 2008 at 5:36 pmThis is truly fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing.
Beth #2906 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 5:46 pmJust too cool and I adore her style. It’s clean and fresh, what a talent!
Maur says:
June 16th, 2008 at 6:12 pmWhat a great album! Thanks for sharing yet another way to go green.
Vera says:
June 16th, 2008 at 6:31 pmLove those projects, Jamie!
Bethie #269 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 6:48 pmwhat a beautiful little book:)
Amy #4257 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 7:21 pmGreat idea - thanks for sharing
Pam # 4205 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 8:10 pmLove everything about your projects! Thanks for sharing!
Casey #1111 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 8:31 pmJamie,
Your projects are all so pretty!
(Don’t enter me for the drill, as I have one of those bad boys already! Congratulations to the lucky Fiskateer who wins it though, it’s a wonderful tool!)
Lyn Dwyer says:
June 16th, 2008 at 8:33 pmLovely and creative idea Jamie…..
Cherie says:
June 16th, 2008 at 8:45 pmPlease don’t add me to the drawing I just wanted to comment how beautiful her work is. Thanks so much for sharing this project with us all. =)
Katie #4052 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 8:54 pmThank you for sharing this awesome idea, Jamie! I’ve been wanting to do a couple of mini-books and now I have the inspiration and the know how!
(and maybe even a craft drill if I’m lucky!) 
Thanks again for the inspiration!
wendy says:
June 16th, 2008 at 9:04 pmAdorable and what a great idea!! (I already have a drill Cheryl - I just wanted to comment) . . .Thanks for sharing.
Brandy Baucom says:
June 16th, 2008 at 9:45 pmCool idea using the negatives.
Brandy
3564
michelle 3624 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 10:27 pmI just love this and what a great ideas Jamie has and to share with us we are so lucky!!
JeannieD #3519 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 10:53 pmThe projects are AWESOME!!!! I spent too much time looking. I supposed to be on the job hunt. Depressing story so I won’t share. But just seeing these ideas, everyones comments, projects and just the feeling I get when I’m on these boards helps me feel better. Thanks everyone!!!
A drill????? DROOL drool DROOL!!!!
Eventually I plan on getting one, but now is not the time for our budget…
Terri says:
June 16th, 2008 at 10:56 pmAgain I miss out living all the way over here in good ol’ Michigan.
Checked out the Jamie Harpers web site. Love all the puctures! and I love the TT clock!!
Tara says:
June 16th, 2008 at 10:58 pmThank you Jamie! You did a wonderful job!
Kristin in OH #2764 says:
June 16th, 2008 at 11:08 pmHow adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Anna says:
June 17th, 2008 at 12:26 amI’ve been eyeing off the craft drill and a project like this is even more reason to become the proud and happy owner of a Fiskars drill.
Marla #3291 says:
June 17th, 2008 at 12:28 amHow very cool. I love the mini books. I would love to have a drill to make cool projects!!
Jillian says:
June 17th, 2008 at 7:26 amLove it, what a great idea!
Sudie says:
June 17th, 2008 at 10:41 amJaime rocks! thanks for being a guest blogger.
luv2stamp # 3510 says:
June 17th, 2008 at 10:48 amwonderful project thanks for sharing this wonderful idea!
Seema says:
June 17th, 2008 at 11:40 amLove these … so cute!
KellyB says:
June 17th, 2008 at 2:16 pmAwesome project! I’ll definately try that with mine!
KateB says:
June 17th, 2008 at 3:35 pmI had seen some of her work here and there but had never been to her blog-Man is she amazing! Love that book!
Judy says:
June 17th, 2008 at 11:27 pmI just went and bought a drill, so please pass me over for the drawing for a drill - but thank you for the neat ideas on ways to use my new drill! I wanted one for a while since they looked so fun and loved using them in Cheryl’s classes at Timeless Treasures! (See those classes worked - I had to go buy more stuff!)
yvette says:
June 18th, 2008 at 12:40 amNice Work! I love Heidi Grace too!
Hiroko #1171 says:
June 18th, 2008 at 1:37 amCute project!