Virtual Smooches: Die Cutting Foam Tape

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I'm BAAAAAAAAACK--- and I'm sick! So before we start, I apologize for how I sound in the video! I'm headed to the doctor RIGHT NOW! ***UPDATE: I guess I have the beginnings of strep throat:( At least I was able to finish my video:)

Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! I share a tip on how to die cut foam tape so you can add dimension to detailed images and sentiments:) 

Be sure to check out the  Virtual Smooches blog {HERE} for my videos and details! 

Here's a sneak peek of tip and 2 cards for this video:

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

2014 AIR- It's OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!

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I am super excited to announce that I've been selected to join the Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Artist in Residence Team for 2014!!!! 

Please stop by the blog HERE for more details and to see the rest of the team! 

I hope you are doing well!! I sure do miss you all! I can't wait to catch-up (only 1200 more emails to respond to... and the blog list of NEW posts is over 25,000! I'm sooooooo behind!)!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Paper Smooches SPARKS Designer Drafts challenge

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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!

Reverse Confetti November Blog Hop

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Today is the 8th of the month and that means it's time for a creative blog hop with the Reverse Confetti DT and friends! We are inspiring you with projects and cards using the NEW September release stamp sets (well... all of the RC stamps really!). We also have some EXTRA fans joining in the fun with the DT!!! 

If you came from Val'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 Reverse Confetti blog. It would be worth your while to start at the beginning of the hop, so you don't miss a thing!!! We have tons of inspiration for you to see using RC's brand new stamp sets and CONFETTI CUT die cuts!!! 

 

I created a SUPER SIMPLE treat tent using the NEW RC Confetti Cut Sweet Treat Tent, as well as the So Stripey and Bring on the Merry stamp sets. If you love to give treats as gifts for the holidays, this is the PERFECT little decoration for you! And it would be SUPER easy to mass produce! 

I used some gold metallic paper for the tent itself. I stamped and embossed some glittered stripes for the accent. I also embossed the sentiment. 1-2-3 EASY! I finished this tent with some silver embroidery floss and a cookie ***which by the way-- MMMMMMMMMM! I do not like sweets, but this cookie comes with raspberry filling or chocolate. SOOOO good!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for more inspiration and details! Next up--hop on over to Susan's amazing blog! **If you get lost along the way, you can find the hop order and list of all the participating designers over on the Reverse Confetti blog. 

A few things before you hop along though, just to keep you “in the know”…

• SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY (SFYTT)—Play along with us each month for your chance to win the ENTIRE NEXT RELEASE and to be invited to play along with the Confetti Crew as we sneak peek and hop with all the new stamps.  Click HERE for more details and link list.
• Be on the lookout for the NEW monthly color challenge! We will introduce this on November 16th. 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Countdown to Confetti: Sneak Peek Lots to Say ***Giveaway

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Today the Reverse Confetti DT is sharing a sneak peek for the Lots to Say stamp set. Be sure to stop by the RC blog for more inspiration and details! 

I'm kind of excited about my card today- I normally don't CASE myself.... but I needed a wedding card and one of my cards that was published in CARDS magazine this year is one of my fav designs! I used some BasicGrey What's Up papers with my vintage seam binding from The Ribbon Carousel. I added some Imaginisce gems around the sentiment, which is from the NEW RC Lots to Say set. LOOOOOOVE how this turned out! It's perfect for the "happy couple"! 

I looooove that double stamped sentiment! 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for more inspiration and details! And stop by the RC Facebook page and "like" us!! 

**Giveaway details: leave a comment on this post for your chance to win a $15 gift certificate to the RC store!!! You have until noon CST November 7th to leave a comment (only one comment per blog per day, please!). The winner will be randomly chosen from all the DT blogs and sneak peeks for November 5-7 and announced on the RC blog at 5pm CST on November 7th:) ***NOTE: my comments are moderated due to spam- please note that all comments will be published for giveaway.

**Want another chance to win? Head on over to our Facebook page and look for the promo and leave a comment to win! 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: Special Guest and the O'Gwynn Oscars

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

I actually am NOT on the blog today-- TRAVIS is! He took over this week since I was running out of time before we left for our cruise (which I believe today we should be in Mexico!). 

He shares his thoughts on his Top 3 Virtual Smooches videos! We are calling this post the O'Gwynn Oscars. You don't want to miss that! Hopefully in the future, I will get him to do a video and an interview! LOL! 

Be sure to check out the  Virtual Smooches blog {HERE} for my videos and details! 

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

Countdown to Confetti: Be a Barista ***Giveaway

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Today the Reverse Confetti DT is sharing a sneak peek for the Be a Barista stamp set. Be sure to stop by the RC blog for more inspiration and details! ***NOTE: The RC team is also featuring the NEW So Stripey stamp set; however, I will feature this on Nov. 8th. 

My friend Tami helped me create this card-- I listened to her for MOST of the design:) I did add staples... but that's only because I LOVE them! LOL! 

I love that little cup image and so I wanted to make sure I featured that on my main panel. I used one of the super cute sentiments on this NEW RC set as well. I added a brad, staples, and some May Arts twine for embellishments. SUPER simple! 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for more inspiration and details! And stop by the RC Facebook page and "like" us!! And be sure to stop by tomorrow for the RC November Blog Hop! MOOOOOOOOOOOORE inspiration coming your way:) 

**Giveaway details: leave a comment on this post for your chance to win a $15 gift certificate to the RC store!!! You have until noon CST November 7th to leave a comment (only one comment per blog per day, please!). The winner will be randomly chosen from all the DT blogs and sneak peeks for November 5-7 and announced on the RC blog at 5pm CST on November 7th:) ***NOTE: my comments are moderated due to spam- please note that all comments will be published for giveaway.

**Want another chance to win? Head on over to our Facebook page and look for the promo and leave a comment to win! 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Countdown to Confetti: Bring on the Merry/Tinsel 'n Trim ***Giveaway {post2}

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Today the Reverse Confetti DT is sharing a sneak peek for the Bring on the Merry and Tinsel 'n Trim stamp sets. Be sure to stop by the RC blog for more inspiration and details! 

These two stamp sets are PERFECT for making Christmas cards, tags, and decorating gifts for the holiday! And I bet they are perfect for the Project Life or December Daily projects!!! 

I created a SUPER fab Christmas card using some of my FAVORITE papers by Crate Paper (Sleigh Ride). I LOOOOOOOVE this design- fun colors and patterns!! I stamped the sentiment using the RC Bring on the Merry set-- and I even used silver metallic paper for the fussy cut word MERRY! LOVE! I used the arrow from the Tinsel 'n Trim stamp set for an extra embellishment. I really do love this card! And I LOVE that I'm already getting some Christmas cards created EARLY!!! 

You can't really tell in this photo that I've used silver metallic paper... so I turned it a bit...

Now you can see the word POP! LOVE!!! 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for more inspiration and details! And stop by the RC Facebook page and "like" us!! 

**Giveaway details: leave a comment on this post for your chance to win a $15 gift certificate to the RC store!!! You have until noon CST November 7th to leave a comment (only one comment per blog per day, please!). The winner will be randomly chosen from all the DT blogs and sneak peeks for November 5-7 and announced on the RC blog at 5pm CST on November 7th:) ***NOTE: my comments are moderated due to spam- please note that all comments will be published for giveaway.

**Want another chance to win? Head on over to our Facebook page and look for the promo being posted by Jen a little later this morning! And leave a comment to win! 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

A bit of Whisker Graphics {post1}

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***After 6am EST- please click HERE for my Reverse Confetti post and GIVEAWAY! 

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.

So today, I want to share a project that I've been thinking about for about a month. Around this time of the year, I like to start thinking about my new calendar and how I want to organize it....I also start thinking about my new Yearly Journals that I make (click HERE for this year's example-- which also used some WG bitty bags). And sometimes I like to make up a binder for new notes and journaling/etc. While I was thinking about this... I began to think about how I could use my WG bitty bags in a different way. ***I know-- I cannot stop using these bags! I LOOOOOOOVE them!  And I think I came up with the greatest idea for my new prayer journal. 

I am keeping track of my blessings and prayers, as well as answered prayers, in a new little mini binder. I wanted to create a special place for verses and scriptures that I could reread throughout the year. And that's when it hit me! 

I decided to use a WG white horizontal middy bitty bag for my pocket. I love the idea of using this bag because I could use the white/kraft lines on the outside of the bag for special scriptures too! And I used some NEW WG striped petite stickys to reinforce the holes.****NOTE: be sure to place these stickys on the front and backside of your bag. This will make certain you have a good reinforced hole. I love it! These are perfect for my new binder-- perfect size and perfect design! 

Now there are two ways you can create reinforced holes with the petite stickys for your bag  The first way is to attach the petite stickys and holes off the side. This will allow you to use the entire width/size of the bag for your papers, pencils, etc. 

The other way is to attach the petite stickys right on the bag where the holes are located. I just traced the holes from a regular paper and then covered it with my petite stickys. I really like this design- and I have a feeling I'll be making more of these for other binders and calendar pieces! LOVE! 

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??? Check it out HERE! There is CORAL divine twine! OH MY! Must get a spool of that! LOVE!  

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches Sparks Nov. Trend Watch challenge

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****Be sure to check out the Paper Smooches SPARKS design team call! I cannot tell you how much I LOOOOOOOVE being on this team-- and I would LOVE for you to join in the fun! Click HERE for more details! 

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 had so many ideas for this challenge-- stripes can go so many directions on your paper that I couldn't decide what paper or design I wanted to use! LOL! I also knew I wanted to use that striped wash tape on my card-- soooooooo many stripes to use! 

I ended up making this sympathy card for a VERY SPECIAL friend. She has been hit with two sudden deaths in her family (both within a week or two of each other). I used some pretty Fancy Pants Designs Collecting Moments papers along with the PS Spiritual Sampler set for the sentiment, which was stamped on a PS Word Bubble die cut piece. ****NOTE: It took me 6 tries to get that sentiment right-- I tried to use striped/textured paper... DID NOT WORK! LOL! I also die cut some hearts from gold metallic paper using the Paper Smooches Wedding Shower dies (I LOOOOOOOVE this heart!). I finished this card off with a messy yet beautiful clump of May Arts Ribbon white twine and a mini clothes pin. LOVE! I hope this card brightens her day, and that God would comfort and bring peace to her and her family. 

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 November 10th. 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:}