Paper Smooches SPARKS: March Picture Perfect challenge

Hello, friends:}

Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! This week is a Picture Perfect challenge.  

This week we are inspired by the following picture:

Picture: Credit

I had about five different card designs pop into my head when I saw those frames on this inspiration photo. The design and colors caught my eye... but then I went a different route! That happens when you run out of time! LOL! 

I wanted a simple design- so I just slapped on some American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan patterned papers and tied on some Whisker Graphics divine twine. Then I used the PS Happy Birthday stamp sets, as well as the Fancy Frames Icons dies to create the focal point of this birthday card. EASY! LOVE it! 

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.

Alice

Lisa

Jenny

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends March 14th. I cannot wait to see what you make!!! I might even join in the fun again this week and share some of my other ideas:) Fingers crossed I have time- LOL! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Whisker Graphics: my FINAL project

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Today I'm sharing my FINAL Whisker Graphics creation that is featured on the WG blog-- you can also read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE.

I'm prioritizing my schedule and commitments because I want to focus more on my calling and position as a Worship Leader for New Hope East church. That means that I had to leave a couple of teams... and one was WG. 

This saddens me so much because you know how much I love love love my bitty bags! LOL! But (here's the GOOD news).... I know that I will be purchasing more bitty bags from WG when I need them for parties, gifts, etc! So this really isn't the last goodbye... I'll be sharing WG on my projects in the future:)

So today, I'm sharing three easy projects! The first two are bracelets (leather and a larger string) wrapped with WG solid divine twine colors! These are super easy to make and are a fashionable accessory to any outfit--- wrapping bracelets with divine twine also adds a bit of flair and "life" to your older bracelets! It's a great way to upcycle or put life into something old:)

WG Coral, Yellow, and Gray solid divine twine on a leather bracelet with a charm

WG Coral, Red, and Deep Pink solid divine twine on a larger white string wrap bracelet

I also had time last month to create another SUPER EASY project--- I bought this burlap bag around Valentine's day. I cross-stitched over a white heart on the front of the bag using some WG Coral solid divine twine. LOOOOOOVE how this turned out! I think that this would be perfect for a young teenage girl... maybe for her make-up bag? Or even for pencils or other goodies! 

That's it for me today! And be sure to stop by the WG blog for more inspiration. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, Joy {and the WG team}, for allowing me to play with and feature WG product on my blog for 3 years! I've enjoyed every minute of this adventure with you! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Whisker Graphics: Pom Poms + Bitty Bags

Hello, friends:}

Today I'm sharing my Whisker Graphics creation that is featured on the WG blog-- you can also read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE.

I've created a super simple Valentine's treat using some divine twine and... BITTY BAGS! YUP! I'm back on my bitty bag kick (NOTE: it never went away! LOL! I love love love my bitty bags!). 

I followed the tutorial on THIS blog to create my pom poms using WG Coral Solid divine twine. It took literally 5 minutes!

Then I stuffed some NEW WG Metallic Gold Polka Dot little bitty bag (LOVE) with some peanut M&Ms and tied the pom pom around the bag. SUPER SUPER EASY! 

That's it for me today! And be sure to stop by the WG blog for more inspiration. Also-- did you know about Whisker Graphics's new products??? Like bitty bags with GOLD designs! ACK! LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE! Check it out HERE! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Whisker Graphics: DIY Scarf

Hello, friends:}

Today I'm sharing my Whisker Graphics creation that is featured on the WG blog-- you can also read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE.

The season: Winter. The weather here in Florida: mid 80's. BUT...I'm ALWAYS cold! So when I saw THIS tutorial on how to make a scarf using fleece and yarn, I knew I could use my FAVORITE WG divine twine to make a fashionable scarf to wear:) 

I followed the tutorial on THIS blog but swapped the yarn for WG Coral Solid and Gold Metallic divine twine. This was so easy that I completed this project while riding in a car on Christmas Eve! Here's how I made this scarf: 

1. Cut about 60+ strands of divine twine that are about 18 inches long. Set aside. 
2. Cut your fleece to create clean/nice edges. *My scarf is 10 inches by 60 inches. 
3. Cut small holes all along each of the ends of the scarf.
• Fold one edge end up about 1/4 of an inch. 
• Create SMALL holes using sharp scissors and snipping the fabric every 1/4 of a inch.
• Repeat for the other end of scarf.
4. Create tassels and attach to scarf.
• Gather together 2 or 3 strands of divine twine and fold in half. *It doesn't matter if it's exactly in half. These strands will be trimmed later:) 
• Take crochet hook and place it through a hole and grab the divine twine and pull it back through.
• Take the tails of the divine twine and thread it through the loop. *Do not pull hard, but gently pull your divine twine to secure it in place.
• Repeat for each hole and end of scarf.
  
5. To finish your scarf, use a rotary cutter and ruler to trim the ends evenly. *You can also add a bit of fray-check to the ends of your divine twine to make sure they don't fray:) 

That's it for me today! And be sure to stop by the WG blog for more inspiration. Also-- did you know about Whisker Graphics's new products??? Like bitty bags with GOLD designs! ACK! LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE! Check it out HERE! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Whisker Graphics: Snowman Wine Bottles

Hello, friends:}

Today I'm sharing my Whisker Graphics creation that is featured on the WG blog-- you can also read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE.

I've created a super fun little embellishment that you can attach to any holiday favor or gift--- I've added these snowman tags to a small bottle of wine.

You could def. have these around ready to give to guest or take one with you to a party for the hostess or friend!

To create these embellishments, you need just a few supplies: WG divine twine (Cherry, Green Apple, and Aqua), WG large tags, Paper Smooches Cool Dudes stamps, and Imagine Crafts inks. EASY! 

That's it for me today! And be sure to stop by the WG blog for more inspiration. Also-- did you know about Whisker Graphics's new products??? Like bitty bags with GOLD designs! ACK! LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE! Check it out HERE! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: November 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 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! 

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

November 4: Die Cutting Leaves (Whisker Graphics feature)

PS dies: Hearts 

November 20: PS + Project Life

PS stamps: Alphadot; PS dies: Ampersands, Always & Forever, and Documented

November 24: 25 Days of Christmas Tags

PS stamps: Swanky Snowdudes and Fresh Snow; PS dies: Large Snowflakes  

November 25: Nathan Tasker + Squirrelfest challenge

PS stamps: Fanciful Fall; PS dies: Fanciful Fall Icons and Ovals 1  

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:}

Whisker Graphics + Virtual Smooches: Leaves

Hello, friends:}

***Click HERE for the Caring Hearts blog hop and GIVEAWAY! Deadline: November 8th

Today I'm sharing my Whisker Graphics creation that is featured on the WG blog-- you can also read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE.

I'm sharing a Thanksgiving decoration for your dinner table or even as a favor for guest... you can even use these as place cards or just a "Thank You" note! 

I've created a simple, kind of simple, and more detailed bitty bag decoration. 

I just LOOOOOOOOOOVE my WG bitty bags;) And WG divine twine!!!! And their tags! LOL! 

I'm sharing a video on the Virtual Smooches blog today with instructions on how to make these die cut leaves and bitty bag decorations! Click HERE to check it out:) 

That's it for me today! And be sure to stop by the WG blog for more inspiration. Also-- did you know about Whisker Graphics's new products??? Like bitty bags with GOLD designs! ACK! LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE LOOOOOOVE! Check it out HERE! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}