Virtual Smooches: February 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 February 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! 

February 6: Chalkboard Tags/Images (die cut masks)

PS stamps: Yummers; PS dies: Frame 1 and Word Bubbles

Create a homemade mask using painters tape and wax paper! 

February 13: Start-to-Finish Birthday Card + Olsen

PS stamps: Happy Birthday; PS dies: Birthday Words

Here's Olsen hiding under my desk because he was scared of the storm! He's such a goose!  

And here's a pic of Olsen watching one of my videos! LOL! This photo was taken by Trav (who was also watching my video). Olsen received the Virtual Smooches Featured Fan award for this photo:) LOL! 

February 19: ***SPECIAL VIDEO*** Border Frames

Create a border using a border stamp.

PS stamps: Tri-Balation, Many Thanks; PS dies: Thanks Word  

Create a border around a circle/oval die cut/image.

PS stamps: Sweet Hearts, Love-Struck; PS dies: Hearts, Ovals 1

Create a custom frame using the masking technique.

PS stamps: Sweet Hearts; PS dies: Quote Tag

Be sure to check out my tutorial HERE on the SCS forum! And you can even upload your creations using this technique by adding it to the SCS gallery "Technique Spotlight: Border Frames". 

February 27: Start-to-Finish (Just a Note)

PS stamps: Just a Note; PS dies: Cardbooking and Bam Bubble

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 + Splitcoaststampers

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***I'm a day early! More details below:)

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

I'm sharing my video a day early because I created this video specifically for the Splicoaststampers tutorial forum- spotlighting a special technique!!! I was asked to make a video sharing ideas on how to create border frames using border stamps. 

I ended up sharing three different examples! LOL! 

Be sure to check out my tutorial HERE on the SCS forum! And you can even upload your creations using this technique by adding it to the SCS gallery "Technique Spotlight: Border Frames". 
Here's a sneak peek of my border frames tutorial:

 

Here are the two other examples:) 

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

FWF--LOTS of pics and info about a giveaway!

Hello, friends:}


It's Friday--which means FWF over on the Unity blog!! Be sure to stop HERE for a complete list of participants!! We sure do love all your comments and support! 


I've got lots to share with you...so hang in there! Plus--I've got some news at the bottom for next week! Giveaways....just saying!!!

My first creation was inspired by the FWF72 card by Ashley Newell [on the left]. I was inspired by her colors and simplicity of the card. I was actually skyping/crafting with Ashley when I made this card! She helped me out--I was flustered because my misting didn't work and she helped me "regroup" and create this beauty!! Also--I found out that Ashley does not like embossing--which I did for the blooms {Unity: Wayword Blooms} and the butterfly {Unity: Small Things Matter Most}. I just love that teal embossing--I just got 12 new colors! And the sentiment is from Unity: Encompassed Grace}. The white around the embossed blooms is a technique that I read about over on SCS. I used my finger instead of a tissue **NOTE:: I cannot think of what this technique is called! Sorry! LOVE how this turned out!

My next card is a special birthday card for a friend! She loves my cards--and I knew this year I had to make something extra fun! I used the Card Positioning Systems sketch for my design. I also used my new S.E.I. Happy Day papers. I inked a lot of Unity stamps:: sentiment  and heart {To The Moon & Back}, butterfly and sentiment {Small Things Matter Most}, clouds {Could I Be Any Cuter?}, tag {Togetherness Icons}, tickets {Simply Magical}. Whew! That was a lot of stamping--and of course, I think of this AFTER the Stamping Royalty challenge ends over at Paper Crafts! That is how It works! LOL! 

For my last card, I used the inspiration photo for Cupcake Inspirations. I have missed playing along with them! Love these super cute animals and gnome cupcakes! I used Unity's Autumn Pals stamps for this card. I paper pieced everything--and that tree trunk is made of cork. I love the distressed tag--makes it a bit softer with that bright red paper {Bo Bunny Ad Lib}. 

Close up of the stitching on the squirrel. 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by HERE for all the players this week!


And if you've made it this far.... be sure to stop by my blog next week! I'm Growing In Unity!! And I will have some giveaways for my friends, followers, and for all the comments! You won't want to miss out! LOVE Unity!!

My week::: April 17-23

Be sure to stop back here and leave comments! LOTS of giveaways!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

ATU#23 {Tri-fold or Easel cards}

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I am sooooooo excited! I cannot believe all the fabulous creations that were linked up to the All Things Unity mini card challenge! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for playing along! And don't forget to head over to the ATU blog on Wednesday to see some featured players! You could win the NEW ATU blinkie!!

And there's still time for you to play along to win the January prize package! Our very own ATU GDT member, Carole, has offered up the Fresh Farm Ippity stamp set! Make sure you link up your creations to our challenge before the end of January to be eligible to win! 


NOW--for the good stuff:) Today starts a brand new challenge over at All Things Unity! The challenge is to make a tri-fold or easel card! ACK--I've never made either! But I have to tell you that there are some great tutorials over on Splitcoaststampers! 

Diagrams: Penny Wessenauer Digital Papers: Kevin and Amanda

I love how this card turned out! I used the Limelight sketch and chipboard challenge, Off The Wall Craftiness colors, and the challenge for ATU#23! LOVE it! I used my Unity Life Becoming set for the sentiment and the flower stems are from Ippity's Faith Blooms set. LOOOOOVE it! I was also inspired by a Mish Mash creation--she is so fabulous! 

**NOTE:: I promise those buttons are orange--the sun was going down!! I will try and get better pics soon! 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by all the other ATU DT members' blogs--did they make a tri-fold or easel card?? I can't tell!! And don't forget to leave some love! 

Carole {Guest DT}

Cathy

Sara--taking a little break

Lynn

Don't forget--we have some new things happening over at the All Things Unity blog! We have new featured winner blinkies and a badge for all of our fans and players! We also have a monthly prize!! I hope you will stop by the All Things Unity blog for more deets on this challenge! We love when you play along with us! You have 2 weeks to finish your tri-fold or easel card--deadline is Feb. 5th at 11:59pm EST. Hope you will join in the fun! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Lots of love! Be blessed:}