Paper Smooches SPARKS: June Anything Goes (wk1) challenge

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Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! Another Anything Goes challenge starts today!   

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

Today I created a CAS card for my dad--- for Father's Day. 

I used some super old Echo Park papers so I could join in my Sav Challenges:) I also used the PS Daddy Yo, Alphadot, and Spiffy Scooters stamp sets. I didn't use any dies--- although I tried! LOL! 

I really wanted to use the PS Apron die to create this chef apron... but I just couldn't get it to look right. I had probably 5 PS dies out and worked on a prototype for about an hour. After that time, I realized that I could just buy a Silhouette image and die cut it with my machine! LOL! 

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

Audrey
Lisa
Erin
Jenny

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends June 13th. I cannot wait to see what you make!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Reverse Confetti: SFYTT14

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I'm joining in the fun with the Reverse Confetti team today! Be sure to stop by the RC blog for more inspiration and details! 

We are using the SFYTT#14 as our inspiration. I just love the simplicity of this sketch and used that as my inspiration for a CAS design for my card:) ***I'm thinking CAS is more of my style now-a-days! LOL! ***ANNNNNNNNND hold on to your seat--- I've actually followed this sketch 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First time in a LOOOOOOOOOOONG TIME! LOL! 

I used some Echo Park Splendid Sunshine papers for my cardbase-- and I added a bit of Scotch Neon Pink washi tape for added interest to that side panel. I pulled out some of my "old" chipboard pieces and found this SUPER fun typewriter from the Dear Lizzy/American Crafts collections. I thought it matched the dictionary paper and would really go well with the RC Quirky Cuties Rocky Raccoon sentiment. LOOOOOOOVE! I finished the card by coloring some vellum with my Tsukineko Memento Angel Pink ink and die cutting hearts from the RC Love Note confetti cuts. LOVE LOVE LOVE :)

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for more inspiration and challenge details for this month's SFYTT! 

And mark your calendars!!!!!! Every month on the 16th, the Reverse Confetti will also have a color story challenge!! I hope you will join in the fun with both RC challenges:) And stop by the RC Facebook page and "like" us!! 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Reverse Confetti February Color challenge (video)

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I've got a fun little video to share with you today! I used the RC February color challenge as my inspiration. 

When I looked at  this color story, I actually was nervous! I wasn't sure what I was going to create! But the longer I looked at it and went through my RC stamps, I knew I had to make a nautical + masculine + CAS card! It just fit! :) **I state in my video... this project actually started as a scrapbook page! LOL! 

 

For my card, I pulled out some old Echo Park and American Crafts papers and then I used my Tsukineko Memento Luxe Espresso Truffle ink for the dark gray. I added a bit of red using some Whisker Graphics Red divine twine. The stamp sets I used includes the Reverse Confetti Happy Harbor (one of my FAV sets) and Count Your Rainbows. I looooooove how this turned out! ***NOTE: There were lots of problems when recording this video- it always happens when I'm recording! LOL! This card looks easy but the video proves that I was having problems! LOL! I absolutely LOOOOOOOOOVE that stamped anchor on that vellum circle! LOVE LOVE LOVE! 

I used red metallic paper for the sentiment- it's hard to see in this photo.

Here's the video! Hope you enjoy, and I hope you will create some easy "bag wraps" for your next treat:}

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for more inspiration! And be sure to follow us on Facebook HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Mama Elephant: August Stampede ****GIVEAWAY {post3}

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**Click HERE for my Reverse Confetti post.
**Please click HERE or HERE for my Virtual Smooches video post.
**Giveaway details below

Today is a fun day over at the Mama Elephant blog--- we are having an August Stampede featuring the newest ME stamp sets {click HERE to purchase these stamps-- they are available TODAY!}!!! Join in the fun and hop along all the ME DT blogs for inspiration and your chance to WIN!! All NEW stamps are available NOW at the ME store!  **Giveaway details below. 

If you came from Jenn Biederman's blog, you are in the right place-- if you would like to start from the beginning of the hop, please click HERE or go to the Mama Elephant blog.

I'm in LOOOOOOOOOOVE with my card for today's hop! I love these journaling card by Echo Park-- and the little embellishments that match (I actually bought those six years ago! HOOOOOORAY for using something out of my stash!)!!! I used the NEW ME Foodie and Many Thanks sets for this card. I also added more sentiments from the ME Type It and Cup of Wishes sets. LOVE LOVE LOVE how this turned out! I just wish the photos looked better:( 

This first photo is a new one from this morning-- hope it shows the colors better.

That's it for me today. Be sure to stop by and leave some love on all the DT blogs for a chance to win one of 3 $20.00 Mama Elephant gift certificates {comment for your chance to win}!!! Next up--hop on over to Geralyn Sy's blog! 

**Here's a list of blog to hop just in case you get lost:) 

Mama Elephant- Kryssi Ng
Heather Campbell
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Jenn Biederman
Savannah O'Gwynn - you are here!
Geralyn Sy
Pearl Lui
Alice Wertz
JJ Bolton

**Winners will be chosen at random and announced over on the ME blog

Here's how to qualify to win (leave a separate comment for each):

1. Leave a comment on this blog post
2. Follow the Mama Elephant 
3. Like/share us on Facebook 
4. Follow/tweet about us on Twitter

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS July Trend Watch {post1}

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**After 6amEST--please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Reverse Confetti SFYTT post! 

Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! 

The first week of the month is always a TRENDS WATCH challenge. 

This week we are inspired by the following photo: 

Again... I'm trying to be real CAS with my designs! I decided to use some fun Echo Park Sweet Girl papers along with my Paper Smooches Briny Blue and Surf & Turf stamp sets. I die cut the center panel {PS Notebook Bracket} using the technique that I shared on the Virtual Smooches blog HERE {extending your dies}. LOOOOOOVE! CAS-- SIMPLE x100000! 

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. 

Jamie

Larissa

Heather

Pamela

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends July 7th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps-- did you see the new stamp sets??? I literally just got my package of new sets and dies the other day-- LOVE x100000! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Ribbon Carousel #82 challenge {post1}

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

Have you played along with this month's Ribbon Carousel challenge yet??? The RCC is now doing monthly challenges with a huge prize at the end for one lucky player!!! The prize::: a ribbon carousel!!!!!! This month's theme/challenge--- Fun in the Sun! 

So I am still going strong with my "self challenge" of using up papers, embellishments, and ribbons in my stash-- this card was created using ONLY paper and stickers by Echo Park (and a metal tag... and mini staples)! All from my stash! HOOOOORAY! The twine is from my Whisker Graphics divine twine collection-- that I refuse to use because it's so pretty stacked up together. LOL!  

I know how teachers don't really get to relax and enjoy their summers off because they are taking continuing education courses, finding new ideas for management/etc, creating decorations or buying decorations/supplies for the classroom, and finishing up grades or turning in forms/etc for the office **some might even be moving schools or changing grade levels and learning NEW stuff to teach. Teachers NEVER stop! And that's what inspired my card-- I pray that all my friends that teach would actually relax and enjoy this summer :)

This is also a larger card than I'm used to! It measures 6 inches high! 

That's it for me today--but make sure you stop by the RCC blog for more details for this challenge and DT inspiration!!! And click HERE to link up your creation!

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:}