Happy Birthday, CAROL!!! {a special blog hop}

Hello, friends:}

I was asked to join in a VERY special blog hop celebrating Carol's birthday! Happy birthday, Carol!!!!!! **Please click HERE for the entire list of blogs!!! Several of my crafty friends are joining in this hop!!! HOOOOOOORAY:) 

Since we are celebrating Carol, I thought I would use some of the reasons I love Carol for my card design. 

1. Carol is one of my FAV friends- so I'm using some of my FAV papers (Heidi Swapp Serendipity).
2. Carol leaves so many comments on my blog/Virtual Smooches blog/etc- so I'm using my favorite stamps and dies by Paper Smooches! 
3. I love that Carol joins in the fun with the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge- so I'm entering this card in this week's challenge (ANYTHING GOES)!!! 
4. I love that I have an "international" friend!! Right now it's snowing up there- so I thought I would create a neon and bright card (to represent the weather here in FL!)!! 

There's so much more that I love about Carol... but I didn't want you to miss out on her card! LOL! I used some pretty diagonal glittered paper for the background and then paper pieced a cupcake from the PS Hullabaloo stamp set. **NOTE: Carol, I hope that you like cupcakes! LOL! I created elements by die cutting a vellum flag/banner- LOOOOVE! Other dies I used include PS Word Bubbles and Hearts. 

You can't see it-- but the vellum banner goes above the card! LOVE it! 

Tsukinkeo: VersaMark, Memento Luxe: Wedding Dress, Espresso Truffle

Imagine Crafts: Iridescent embossing powder

That's it for me today! Carol, I hope that you have a fabulous birthday! Celebrate you and eat some cake for us:) Psalm 118:24 Love you TONS!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Your comments and love/support mean so much to me! Have a blessed day:)

Virtual Smooches: November Recap {post1}

Hello, friends:}

**After 6am EST- click HERE for my Reverse Confetti SFYTT#7 post. 
**After 3am EST- click HERE for my Paper Smooches Sparks challenge post! 

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 November 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! 



November 7th: O'Gwynn Oscars (Travis O'Gwynn guest)

Be sure to stop by THIS post for Travis' Top 3 Virtual Smooches videos and Travis Truths:) 

November 14: Die Cutting Foam Tape

This card was featured on the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog (Nov. Designer Drafts challenge).

PS stamps: Timber, Many Thanks, and Potpourri; PS dies: Quote Tags

PS stamps: Merry Motifs; PS dies: Christmas Words and Motif Icons

PS stamps: Calorie Free, Circle Of Honor, and Get Outta Town; PS dies: Quote Tags

November 21: Dinner Decorations (name plates)

PS stamps: Streamers, Alphadots, FOLKal Points, and Gently Seasoned; PS dies: Streamers

PS stamps: Jive Turkey and Alphadots; PS dies: Flag Tags, Hickory Leaf, and Toppers

PS stamps: Jive Turkey and Alphadots; PS dies: Hickory Leaf and Paper Die

November 28: Start-to-Finish (Pinterest Inspired)

PS stamps: Alphadot, Sentiment Sampler, Group Hugs, and We Connect; PS dies: Ampersands

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 SPARKS Designer Drafts challenge

Hello, friends:}

Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! The second week of the month is always a DESIGNER DRAFT challenge. 

This week we are inspired by the following sketch:

Trav and I are enjoying our cruise and our 7th anniversary (HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Babiss!!!)!!! So this will be a quick post:) 

This was a fairly simple card- it came together nicely! I used some Heidi Swapp Serendipity papers with the Paper Smooches Many Thanks, Potpourri, and Timber stamp sets! The woodgrain has been stamped on a transparency-- inspired by my Virtual Smooches video HERE! LOVE x100000! I also die cut the sentiment using the NEW PS Quotes Tags dies. LOVE!!!!!!!! I love the masculine feel to this card-- the colors and the design.... and yet this is a great card for just about anyone! PERFECT! 

Not sure if you can see the little hearts stamped in grey-- LOVE! I also love the vertical sentiment (I was trying to follow the sketch but think outside the box! 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. 

Wida

Jenny

Jocelyn

Alice

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends November 17th. I cannot wait to see what you make!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

ps... just in case you like to get a "head start" on challenges, we now share the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge photos on the Paper Smooches blog on SUNDAYS!!! That's one day early!!! Be sure to check it out HERE!! 

ps2... head over to the Splitcoast Forums to check out and chat with the PS crew and fans!! Use the keyword papersmooches when loading up your creations to your gallery!

Paper Smooches SPARKS August Trend Watch

Hello, friends:}

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:

I knew I wanted to use the Paper Smooches Get Outta Town stamps for this challenge--they are PERFECT for "Travelicious"! I created a fun design using my Heidi Swapp No Limit papers. I also used my PS Buckaroo and Smarty Pants stamps for the sentiment.  LOOOOOOOOVE this card! I can't decide if I'm going to give this to a grad or to someone starting a new career/etc. LOVE it either way:)

You can see the glossy pen on the stamped letters and the Fancy Pants Designs shiny alpha stickers! 

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. 

Kasia

Heather

Glenda

Lori

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends August 12th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge- May DESIGNER DRAFTS

Hello, friends:}

Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! The second week of the month is always a DESIGNER DRAFT challenge. 

This week we are inspired by the sketches: 

I picked the vertical sketch for my card. I used some of my new Heidi Swapp No Limit papers {available HERE at the RC} with my Paper Smooches Get Outta Town stamps. I also recycled the twine that comes on the Paper Smooches packages--LOVE how it matches the maroon colors in the papers! The little heart image is from my PS Vegtastic set. LOVE how this card turned out! 

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. 

Angeline

Erica

Jackie

Kim

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends May 20th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}