Paper Smooches SPARKS Anything Goes challenge

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Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! This is a NEW challenge that is starting every 5th week of the month. This week our challenge theme is ANYTHING GOES!!!  

That's right--you get to create ANYTHING you want (as long as you use Paper Smooches stamps)!! This is the BEST challenge ever!!! 

I am sharing a card that I absolutely looooooooove! I submitted it about three months ago for a publication call but it wasn't picked up-- and I think I know why! The cup at the bottom isn't "tall"!!!! I ran out of room! What's a girl gonna do??? And plus, I don't drink coffee.... so that didn't help that I was creating a card about it and got my facts wrong! LOL!

I used five different Paper Smooches stamp sets {including Cyber Cafe, We Connect, FOLKal Points, Hang Ups, and Alphadot} plus the coordinating die for the ampersand. LOOOOVE! I used some Studio Calico Yearbook papers and alphas for this card-- and I think they match perfectly! LOVE x10000! 

This card is supposed to read "tall, dark, and perfect in the morning.... COFFEE"--- but I had to split the sentiment up... eh:)

Not sure you can see it but the side piece has the days of the week on it-- I thought it went well with the idea of having a cup of coffee in the morning...??? Maybe I don't know anything about coffee and I shouldn't make cards without info or an idea of what I'm talking about! LOL! 

I love this little card... even if my cup isn't tall... and it was a reject! 

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs and leave them some love. 

Lisa Arana

Nina Yang
Lynn Mangan

Jessica Davis

Lori Tecler
Jessica Bavier
Vera Wirianta Yates
Savannah O'Gwynn

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends May 5th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches April Recap

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I've been sharing my Virtual Smooches videos over on the VS blog with just sneak peeks here...so I created a post with all of my April videos and creations-- just in case you've missed any! **NOTE:: Thursdays are my video days on the VS blog. Mark that in your calendar! 



April 4: Creating Wax Seals

 PS dies: Alphawhimsy, Butterflies2, Baby Shower, and Wedding Shower

Use seal glue sticks or crayons in a glue gun for another custom wax seal.

Combine different colors of wax for a custom color or dress up your envelopes with Whisker Graphics divine twine.

April 11: Stamping Sentiments and Stretching Your Stamps

PS stamps: Hot Concoctions, Cyber Cafe, Good Gab, FOLKal Points, and Streamers; PS dies: Streamers

April 18: Creating Tea Bag Tags

Use special twine {Whisker Graphics} to customize your tags to match your party theme or colors.

Create a custom tea bag envelope to give as a gift.

Prepare these tags in advance-- that way you always have fresh tea and cute tea bag decorations:)

PS stamps: Hot Concoctions, Healthy Vibes, First Aid Kit, and FOLKal Points2

PS dies: Baby Shower

I shared these pics on the VS blog-- this is my friend's little son watching my videos! He loves to check out my videos on Thursdays:) This makes me sooooooo happy!!! And I LOVE that we have such a young VS fan!!

April 25: Adding Hand Stitching {with 13 tips}

PS stamps: Qwick Qwips, Simply Said, Woofers & Tweeters, and A Little Lovin'

PS stamps: Qwick Qwips, Zoo Crew, Word Salad, Space Cadet, and Market Fresh

That's it for me today-- be sure to stop by the Virtual Smooches blog for more inspiration! And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for challenges and a chance to win a Paper Smooches gift certificate! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: Adding Hand Stitching

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Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! 

In my video, I share how to add hand stitching to your creations, plus about 13 tips! This is ANOTHER project that is PERFECT for just about any PS stamp set! Be sure to stop by the Virtual Smooches blog {HERE} for my video! 

Here's a sneak peak at what I've shared:

THANKS so much for stopping by--- be sure to go HERE for my video! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS April Picture Perfect challenge

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Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! The fourth week of the month is always a Picture Perfect challenge.  

This week we are inspired by the following picture:

Picture: Credit

Ok-- you might be wondering where my inspiration came from! I wanted to focus on the polka dots and the flowers:} 

My card features some Echo Park Sweet Girl papers with only ONE Paper Smooches stamp set {Spiritual Sampler}. Can you believe it?? I only used ONE stamp set??? Trav wanted me to make a simple CAS card--- well that doesn't happen often in Savannahland! So I did my best and that meant only one stamp set:) This card also fits in with the RCC80 [showers and flowers] challenge!! HOOOOOORAY! 

I even found blue polka dot paper to match the inspiration photo:)

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs and leave them some love. 

Jessica Bavier

Lisa Arana

Lynn Mangan

Vera Wirianta Yates

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends April 28th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Mama Elephant Highlight- Flashy Letters

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Today the Mama Elephant design team is taking a closer look at the Flashy Letters stamp set. Be sure to stop by the ME blog for more details and inspiration!!! 

I feel in love with a recent layout shared on the TwoPeasInABucket pinterest page by Liz Kartchner-- and that is where I got my inspiration for this card!! 

I love these new papers by BasicGrey {Kneehighs}!!! SOOOOOOOO cute!!! I absolutely love love love these papers with the new ME Flashy Letters stamp set! I love the glittered sentiment AND the dark and light embossed top part!! SOOOOOOOO AWESOME:) I also used some arrows from the ME Trifecta and Today Was sets-- LOVE! I've got to say this might be one of my favorite cards-- LOVE! 

That's it for me today. Be sure to stop by all of the ME DTs' blogs and the ME blog for more inspiration and details. **New ME Stamps are available NOW!!! 

Alice

Cheiron

JJ Bolton

Mariana 

Pearl
Lea Lawson
Jenn B.
Geralyn

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Mama Elephant Highlight- Central Park {post2}

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**Please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Virtual Smooches video post. 

Today the Mama Elephant design team is taking a closer look at the Central Park stamp set. Be sure to stop by the ME blog for more details and inspiration!!! 

I really like how my card turned out-- I wanted to go with the NY city theme so I pulled out some Studio Calico Abroad papers for this card. I knew the ME Central Park skyline would be a perfect match for this paper!!! I highlighted a portion of the skyline with Momenta enamel dots and gems, as well as more ME images from this set. LOOOOOOOVE how this turned out:) **I was informed by my friend Cindy that this card fits the Simon Says Stamp challenge {travel/cityscapes}! HOOOORAY!  

That's it for me today. Be sure to stop by all of the ME DTs' blogs and the ME blog for more inspiration and details. **New ME Stamps are available NOW!!! 

Alice

Cheiron

JJ Bolton

Mariana 

Pearl
Lea Lawson
Jenn B.
Geralyn

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: Creating Tea Bag Tags

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**After 9am--please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Mama Elephant highlight post.

Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! 

In my video, I share how to create tea bag tags for parties, gatherings, or as gifts for friends/etc. This project is PERFECT for just about any PS stamp set or die! Be sure to stop by the Virtual Smooches blog {HERE} for my video! 

Here's a sneak peak at what I've shared:

THANKS so much for stopping by--- be sure to go HERE for my video! Be blessed:}

Mama Elephant Highlight- BLING

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Today the Mama Elephant design team is taking a closer look at the Bling stamp set. Be sure to stop by the ME blog for more details and inspiration!!! 

OHHHH! As soon as I saw this new ME Bling set-- I knew I wanted to use neon papers and glitter as my focus for my card!!! I used some Amy Tangerine Sketchbook papers along with some random neon glitter that I got from the dollar bin at Michael's. I masked two sentiments from the Bling set and added another sentiment from the ME Say What set, as well as some arrows from the Trifecta set. LOVE LOVE LOVE! **I was also inspired by a card that Amy had created using that frame and a brad! Super cute:)

That's it for me today. Be sure to stop by all of the ME DTs' blogs and the ME blog for more inspiration and details. **New ME Stamps are available NOW!!! 

Alice

Cheiron

JJ Bolton

Mariana 

Pearl
Lea Lawson
Jenn B.
Geralyn

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}