Paper Smooches Christmas Fun

As soon as Freezy Fellas came out, I had to order it!  I also might have had to also buy the Christmas Greeting and Santa Paws.  I had been eyeing Santa Paws for a year.  I had the opportunity to play with my Paper Smooches goodies during my crafty weekend with Marisa.

Here are a few of the cards (and a tag) that I created.  These sets are so fun.

Here a few fun Crafty notes:

I used a sewing machine to add a border and stripes to the tags behind Santa.  The doggy is paper pieced, highlighted with a warm colored Copic, and glossy accents were added to his nose.  The reindeer was embossed in white and then colored with a copics (be careful not to get the marker on the embossing powder.  I also created black bubble eyes on the reindeer by coloring white pearls with a black copic.

Have a Happy Turkey Day!

What's in it?
Patterned Paper: Peppermint Twist by Crate Paper and Merrymint by American Crafts and Latte Paper Julliete by A Muse (the store, not catalog)
Cardstock: Kraft and Sahara Sand (SU!), Solar White (Neenah), Pistachio (A Muse Studio)
Ink: Versamark, Tuxedo Black Momento, and black Staz On 
Stamps: Freezy Frends, Christmas Greetings, and Santa Paws by Paper Smooches
Extras: White embossing powder by Stampendous, black embossing powder by SU!, cream twine by DCW, green bakers twine by The Twinery,  red and white rhinestones by Bazzil, white pearls by Kaiser, Polar White Flower Soft, Icicle Stickles by Ranger, and Copic markers, Tag dies by Sizzix, washi tape by MT, glitter tape by American Crafts.

Sup Grillfriend

I just got back from Scrapfest at the MOA with my friend Janie.  It was a blast!  We stayed up late, took a few classes, and did some shopping.  I didn't do too many make and takes, since the lines were soooooo long.  I could not resist this photo op at the Smash Booth.  I ran it through Photoshop Express on my iPhone to add the layered post card.

And on to the card.  Here is a card that I made Janie for her Birthday.  I just love the optional smiley faces you can add to the food items on the Alfresco stamp by Paper Smooches.  I originally bought the set thinking I would eventually have a BBQ and would want to send out fun invites.  Then, I realized it would make a unique b-day card for my gal pal.  I stamped the grill in the background and colored away.

What's in it?

Cardstock: Solar White (Neenah), Bashful Blue (Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Al Fresco (Paper Smooches)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Momento)

Extras: Rhinestones (Bazzil), Markers (Copic)

Fun O'Clock

In my last post I said how much I love Paper Smooches.  I had a fun weekend last weekend with Marisa and had fun with washi and Paper Smooches.  I adhered washi, added a few staples and colored the super cute clock from Perpetual Bliss, cut the image out and popped it up.  I also love the kraft chevron paper.  The print is large enough that you can add busy printed washi as an overlay without being overwhelming.

I figure I will also post updates from the homefront on the crafty blog.  Last night I had fun planting perennials in the front yard.  It looks so much cleaner.  Once I get the mulch down I will share some photos.

Close-up

Have a great day!

What's in it?
Paper: Chevron paper (Canvas Corp), Basic Black (SU!)
Stamps: Perpetual Bliss (Paper Smooches)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Momento)
Extras: Washi Tape (m+t, K&Co from Smash, Hambly Studios), Rhinestone (Kaiser); staples

You Color My World

Long time, no post.  So....it has been more than one year with an inactive blog.  A lot has happened since my last post.  Mainly, we bought a house and have been working on house projects and I have been in several papercrafts publications.  I finally have my dream craftroom and will need to post photos of my new digs.

I decided I needed to participate in a Moxie Fab Challenge - Splatter Technique for the re-inaugeration of my blog.  I had fun with washi and mists and a fun sentiment from Paper Smooches.  I heart Paper Smooches stamps.

See ya soon!


What's in it?
Stamps: Word Salad from Paper Smooches
Cardstock: Water Color paper from Archiver's and Basic Black from SU!
Ink: Versamark from Tsukineko and Mists from Studio Calico and Maya Road.
Extras: Washi Tape (m+t and Hambly Studios), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), White embossing powder, and staples

HOORAY!!!

Long time, no blog. It has been a busy one around here.  I started training for another half marathon, revamped the craft room including new cabinets and storage solutions (photos this month - I swear), been playing with my new iPhone, and you can't forget about the job.  Well, that is my month in a nutshell.

Now onto a craty project -- I finally got a chance to play in the craftroom (as opposed to organizing) and made a masculine card using the Basic Grey/Hero Arts Paper and Stamps.  I stamped the ticket on patterned paper and vanilla, fussy cut the tickets, layered them, and then popped the top ticket up using foam tape. This card is so me - bright, fun, and a clean and simple design.

I also do need to share these fun photos I took with my phone this morning.  Yes, it is April 18th and it snowed and stuck to the ground.  Where is Spring?

Happy Monday and I won't stay a stranger - or at least try not to.

Supplies
Paper: Vanilla Cardstock (Neenah), PS635 - Life of the Party 6x6 (HeroArts and BasicGrey)
Ink: Early Espresso (Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: CL514 - Life of the Party Birthday (HeroArts and BasicGrey)
Extras: Lemon Tart, Ocean Tides, Chocolate Buttons (PTI); Twine (Studio Calico)

A Denim Reject

The Sept/Oct submission has closed at Papercrafts Magazine.  I did have 1 card accepted - YEA!!!!!!  I always thought it would bother me that I would have rejected cards, but it really doesn't.  Strange (I know) but I figured that those rejected cards are cards that I really like, and I those cards will make happy mail in their lifetime. Only 8.6% of cards submitted for this issue were accepted.  I am part of that small percentage, and that makes me happy :)  What also makes me happy is that Amber is having a Reject Blog hop, which makes the idea of being a reject fun!  So add your reject and join the fun.

Here is a card that was inspired by one of the sketches.  I love everything about this card, got to reuse some old denim jeans, and have a baby card that is ready to go!

Happy Monday.

Supplies
Paper: Solar White (Neenah); grid paper  from Office Collection (Pink Paisley); handmade from Sweet Marmalade (Sassafras)
Ink: None
Stamps: None
Extras: Mod Blooms (Sassafras); Denim from an old pair of Jeans; Chipboard Letter Stickers from Porcelain collection (BasicGrey)

Hello!

It is reject week here on the ole blog.  Here is another card that didn't make the cut for the last Go To Sketches publication call.  I made this card using sketch 65 to create this card.  I used butterfly masks and mists to create the background.  I wanted to add a little contrast so I finished off the card with woodgrain letter stickers.

Supplies:
Paper: Bermuda Bay cardstock (SU!); Patterned Paper (Memory Box)
Stamps: None
Ink: None
Extras: Sky Blue Mist (Tattered Angels); Woodgrain Stickers (Pink Paisley); Butterfly Mask (Heidi Swapp); Bling (Kaiser Crafts)