Paper Smooches: October RECAP

Hello friends:) 

Today I'm sharing the Paper Smooches October release projects that I made! 

I'm not sure if you've been checking out the PS DT projects on the PS blog... but you should definitely start going there daily for inspiration! LOVE LOVE LOVE this DT!!! Click HERE to head to the PS blog. 

Here's what I created using the new stamps and dies, including the PS Leaves 2 dies, Fall Sampler, Grateful die, Fall Trees dies, and Blessings die. 

Trav says he loves this card- I do too:)

These are nameplates that I created by embossing and then die cutting part of the sentiment- you can use them for names or use them blank for a way to have everyone write down their thoughts and prayers during the holiday season! 

I love those embossed leaves on the left of this card... and that balsa wood on the right! SO fun! 

And finally, my blog hop creation....

I don't usually create a month's worth of cards using the same color theme or paper pad... but since all of these were "fall" or "thanksgiving" related... I did:) I'm stepping out of my comfort zone, I guess! 

That's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by ❤️  I hope you have a blessed day! 

Paper Smooches: November Blog Hop **************GIVEAWAY

Hello friends:)

It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of the NEW Paper Smooches November 2016 release with you! ONE new stamp set and FIVE new dies will be available to purchase at 8pm PST on October 31st.  You will find our new products HERE once they go live.  

To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize! 

The prize - a $25 gift code to choose what you like at the PS online store.

Here are the details:

• FOUR winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the design team blogs and the PS Blog to win the $25 prize.

• Just leave a comment on any of the design team blogs listed below or the PS Blog for your chance to win!  (you do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify but it increases your changes) 

• Deadline: You have until midnight PST on Sunday, October 30th to leave a comment. 

• Please check the Paper Smooches blog on Monday, October 31st to see if you are one of the FOUR lucky winners. 

Pamela is taking a hiatus for our Nov/December releases. She will pick back up with our January release. The very talented and clever Jill Hawkins will be her temporary replacement. 

Alice Wertz
Jill Hawkins

Kalyn Kepner

Laurie Schmidlin

Michele Boyer

Savannah O' Gwynn [You are here]

Teri Anderson

To increase your chances of winning:

• Tell us that you Facebooked about our blog hop

• Tell us that you Tweeted about our hop

• Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop

(which means that you have up to three extra chances to win on each blog)
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Today I'm sharing a project using the NEW Reindeer die stamp set. Annnnnnd Travis is back helping me in the studio- he was a huge help trying to figure out how to place that present in the reindeer's antlers! He also helped die cut all the pieces, and he looked around in my studio (went on a true search) for that little silver bell on the ribbon scarf! I knew I had them somewhere in my room... I just couldn't remember where I put them 😜

I used balsa wood for the antlers and some random Christmas papers for the entire card. I think it turned out super cute! Trav and I originally wanted to make various sizes of ornaments to place on the antlers... but it just didn't look right. So we went with a present- GOOD choice;) I love how this little guy turned out! **NOTE: I also used a sentiment from the new set Be Merry! 

Be sure to stop by the PS blog for details about this blog hop and giveaway! And don't forget to leave some love on the DT's blogs:) I can't wait for you to get the NEW November stamps/dies- it's almost CHRISTMAS time!!!!!!!!! 

That's it for me today- THANK YOU so much for stopping by! Be blessed! 

Paper Smooches challenge- October project #3

Hello, friends:}

Today I'm sharing another creation for the Paper Smooches "fall color story" challenge for October.

Picture: Credit

I know that this color story is a difficult one.

Here's the proof: 

1. We have under 10 players (at the time of writing this post)
2. This is a HARD color story for me!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I know what you are feeling! But I want to encourage you to play along anyway! Find a color or two and use that as your inspiration! 

That's what I've done for this card- I used inks that I thought matched and made a watercolored blob, added a stamped sentiment and framed it with a die cut design. DONE! Entered! Easy!!!!!!!!!! PS stamps/dies: Butterfly Duet, Stitched Frames dies, and Graceful Beauties. 

That's it for me today! I hope you will join in the fun--- you could win a $50 gift certificate to the PS store!!! Be sure to stop by HERE to link up and to play along! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:} 

Paper Smooches challenge- October project #2

Hello, friends:}

First off---- I need to wish Trav's Gran a happy birthday! HAPPPPPPPPY birthday, Gran! Enjoy your special day. Psalm 118:24 [click HERE to see Gran's bday card- also part of the PS October challenge!]

Today I'm sharing a new creation for the Paper Smooches "fall color story" challenge for October.

Picture: Credit

My colors don't really match... but that's ok! I tried to match the patterned papers to the color palette to show that you can use anything and any color combo from this color story! We are really easy going at PS 😊

I created this card for my good friend, Danielle- she celebrated her birthday on Thursday.  Happpppppy birthday, Danielle! She loves crows (washi tape) and her birthday date is at the top (the day and date!). I love personalizing my cards!! I used the following PS stamps/dies: Birthday Bash, Happy Birthday, Gift Tags dies, and Flag Tags dies. 

That's it for me today! I hope you will join in the fun--- you could win a $50 gift certificate to the PS store!!! Be sure to stop by HERE to link up and to play along! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:} 

Virtual Smooches: September RECAP

Hello, friends:}

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 September videos and creations-- just in case you've missed any! **NOTE:: Thursday/Fridays are my video days on the VS blog. Mark that in your calendar! 

***Be sure to change your settings to HD before watching! THANKS:) 

September 1: Quick Gift Wrap

PS dies: Happy Birthday Words

September 16: Bent Extended Arrow

PS stamps: Happy Birthday and Bosom Buddy; PS dies: Arrows

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:}

Paper Smooches challenge- October 2016

Hello, friends:}

**Click HERE for the PS October Blog Hop and GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!  Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 2

Today we start a NEW Paper Smooches monthly challenge. The challenge for October is...... a COLOR STORY!  

Picture: Credit

I'm kind of sad my orange and green don't match the color palette perfectly... but that's ok:) As long as I'm trying to get some of the colors in my creation---that's what matters! I used the pinks, purple/mauves, and orange as my main colors.

I created this card for Trav's Gran, who will celebrate a birthday next week. I used the following PS stamps/dies: Botanicals 3, Flowers 2 dies, Foliage 3 dies, and Happy Birthday Words die. 

That's it for me today! I hope you will join in the fun--- you could win a $50 gift certificate to the PS store!!! Be sure to stop by HERE to link up and to play along! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}