06 March 2020

Paper Smooches: March 2020 Blog Hop **************GIVEAWAY

Hello, friends!
It's time to share a sampling of the NEW Paper Smooches March 2020 release with you!
  • THREE new 3x4 stamp sets
  • ONE new stencil
Guess what!??!?! All of these will be available to purchase TODAY- right now!! You will find the new products at their online store HERE

To add extra fun to our blog hop... there is a PRIZE! The prize - a $50 gift code to use at the PS online store

Here are the details: 
  • Leave a comment on any of the blogs listed below (you do not need to comment on all the blogs to qualify but it will increase your chances of winning)
  • TWO winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the design team blogs and the PS blog to win the $25 prize
  • Deadline: You have until midnight Central time on January 8th to leave a comment. 
  • Please check the Paper Smooches blog on January 9th to see if you are one of the TWO lucky winners!

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  • Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop
***NOTE: this means you have up to FOUR extra chances to win!! 

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I really love how this project turned out using the NEW PS Swoosh stencil! Instead of using a stencil with inks, watercolor, or paste, I decided to go a different route- SEWING:)
You should definitely try stitching a stencil design or stitching on cardstock because it is super easy! Here are a few steps of how I created this card.
 Step 1: Tape down your stencil (or use Pixie Dust spray or another adhesive to make sure your stencil stays in place)
Step 2: Trace the stencil image LIGHTLY using a pencil
Step 3: Stitch the image using multiple stitch lengths **For curves and tight areas I lowered the stitch to a 2 or 1.5; For other lines I had the stitch length at at 3. Be sure to go slow when stitching on paper!! 
Use a pair of scissors to cut off the excess thread
Step 4: Lightly remove pencil markings (my favorite brush to remove eraser tidbits is a make-up brush! LOL!) **Be careful not to push too hard with your eraser- you could crinkle the paper or pull a thread. 
Step 5: Finish card using embellishments, stamped sentiments, ribbons, etc! 

I decided to cut this card down a bit and add a few clear droplets by The Stamp Market. This card was super easy to make, and I love how it turned out! 
PS stamps/dies/stencils used include: Swoosh stencil, Sympathy Sampler

Be sure to stop by the PS blog for details about this blog hop and giveaway! And don't forget to leave some love along the hop:) 

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

ps... Did you know that Paper Smooches has a bi-weekly challenge each month? That's 2 ways to enter to win even MORE goodies! Check out our current challenge HERE- March 1-14 ANYTHING GOES

43 comments:

Kelsey Thomas said...

This is beautiful!

Andre M. said...

Such a clever use of this beautiful stencil!

Maureen Morton said...

Can't wait to use this stencil with all my nautical and under-sea images. Such fun. Love the stitching!

Lucy E. said...

What a lovely card!
That’s a super fun technique
to stitch the outlined stencil!

Anushree Vaish said...

Wow...this takes lot of hard work...looks so pretty!!

Sandi said...

What a creative card! It’s beautiful!

donna mikasa said...

Ooooh, I just LOVE the texture from your stitching! So pretty, Sav!

Becca Yahrling said...

I love real stitching on cards and this one is so elegant. It's a fabulous stencil.

MadeByMeghanK said...

WOW! I adore this stencil!!!! Beautiful CAS design!

sillygirl said...

Great card! I should do more sewing on my cards!
Claudiagassett@me.com

Karenladd said...

What a creative way to use that swoosh stencil. The subtle pattern from the stitching is perfect for a sympathy card

sentsue said...

Love the tone on tone!

Lisa K said...

Beautiful! I would not attempt the stitching. Super idea.

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the stitched swoosh.
Lot of work but well-worth it.
thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Sue D said...

Love this idea of stitching using a stencil--very creative.

DorothyA said...

I love that stencil! (At first I thought it was a stamp, LOL) What a great idea to stitch. Another would be to color it with die ink and then stitch around it! Even on fabric (I quilt so that is a fun idea)

mandalj said...

Fabulous stencil and what a great way to use it!

SHartl said...

This is amazing and so beautiful. I love all the stitching and the sequins that give just enough embellishment.

Eve N said...

So elegant & uplifting. Thanks for a great design idea.

Susanbcards said...

I never thought of using a stencil for stitching! Great idea.

luvhymns said...

Love the idea of sewing the stencil outline.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Wow! What an inspiring idea to stitch the image!

Sherharder@shaw.ca said...

I just don’t have the patience for sewing on paper! Stunning card!! Great new release!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome design! Love the stitching!

Karen Ondes said...

I would have never thought of this! Beautiful.

ionabunny said...

Oh wow, what a fun idea. Not sure me and the sewing machine have a good enough relationship to try this but it looks fab. Hugz

FeM said...

Wow. I would’ve never thought to use a stencil with this technique. Elegant card.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Love love love this! LOVING the stitching!! I was just at Kim and Tom's store last night and debated getting this stencil!! Now, I have to have it!! :)

Kim Heggins said...

so clever and so beautiful!

Mirella said...

Wow, what an amazing way to use the stencil, so creative and beautiful!

SHartl said...

Shared on FB as Shannon Hart

SHartl said...

I tweeted too!

SHartl said...

Following on IG as shartl83

Kelly Kennedy said...

How simple and elegant! It turned out beautiful and could’ve en be a wedding card!

Rosy Newlun said...

I admire your creativity, Savannah! Stitching this is brilliant! And I love your fishy brush!!!

Brandi R said...

Beautiful! Love the elegance of this. Fabulous sympathy card ♥

Ms. Tamp said...

Good detail on how to add the stitching to the card.

Tina Z. said...

wow, great technique and stunning result!

cghundley said...

Gorgeous work on your
card! Looks amazing.
Carla from Utah

Mary-Anne V said...

Never thought of using a stencil as a guide for sewing...love the final look.

Dee Earnshaw said...

LOVE how you used the stencil in such a creative way - I am so inspired to try this technique out now - thanks for the ideas

Janet D. said...

Oh my, this is so clever!

karen h said...

Such a great use of a supply and completely gorgeous!