Love Is Take Two

Back in October, I made a card using the Love Is stamp from Paper Pretties. It was perfect for "the bride" and you can see that card HERE. I gave that card to one of my daughter's teachers in an all occasion card gift set for Christmas. When we went back to school in January, she came out to tell me how much she LOVED that card and if it would be possible to make a few more. She mentioned that she wanted to give one to her niece and one to her niece's boyfriend. She didn't ask for a masculine version, but I thought he might appreciate a more manly version! :) This is what I came up with. Rather than the Damask embossing folder I used in the first, I used the Pajama Stripe Cuttlebug folder. Instead of the rounded Labels Nine Nestabilities, I used the squared off Labels Two Nestabilities. I also left off the glitter and exchanged pearls for brushed silver brads. Next to each other, the cards look like they could walk down the aisle themselves! LOL It's amazing how the look of a card can change so much by changing angles and embellishments!

Thanks for letting me share with you! Hope you're having a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Love Is (Paper Pretties); Ink- Wheat (VersaMagic); Paper- Kraft, True Black (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Pajama Stripe Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), Labels Two Nestabilities (Spellbinders), brushed silver brads (Making Memories); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Snowflakes

I just LOVE this sentiment from Paper Pretties. It's called Snowflakes Falling. I just recently got the Distressed Snowflakes Cuttlebug folder, so I thought I'd pair the folder and sentiment. The sentiment reads "Snowflakes falling down tonight, Fluffy, white and sparkling bright. Floating gently to the ground, Soft and light without a sound."

I added some Stardust Stickles to the snowflakes and opal ribbon to give some sparkly-ness to the card. Simple, sweet and pretty. . .the perfect card to mass produce! Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you're having a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Snowflakes Falling (Paper Pretties); Ink- Soft Sky (SU); Paper- Soft Sky (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Distressed Snowflakes Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), opal ribbon (Offray), Stardust Stickles; Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Bubbles Bubbles

Here is another peek using one of the soon-to-be-released sets from Paper Pretties. It's called Bubble Time. I decided to make a round card to go along with the "bubble" theme. I colored the image in using Copic markers and added some Lavender Moon ribbon.

You can visit Christie, Danielle and Heather for more peeks today (and more chances to win stamps sets they've used on their cards!) So head on over!

Don't forget that the Prettie Pajama party starts on Sunday, November 1st at 8pm Eastern! We hope you'll join us! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Prettie Wednesday

It's time for another Pretties challenge. This week's challenge comes from Julie and it is to use a clean and simple layout. Clean and simple layouts are my favorite! This is one that I use A LOT!

I used one of the new sets to be released this weekend at the release party! It's called Bubble Time. I used my Labels Nine Nestabilities to cut out the image and then colored with Copic and Stampin Up markers.

We'd LOVE to see what you create! How to Enter: make a card using any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have and clean and simple layout. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges album and use keyword PWC75.

Now, hop on over to Jana to see what she's created using today's color combo! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Love Is

Are you ready for another Prettie Release? Well, today starts sneak peeks of the new sets that are being released at Paper Pretties on Sunday, November 1st! We hope you'll join us for the release party at 8pm Eastern!


Today's peek that I have to show you is of a new scripture in the Precious Pretties line called Love Is, illustrated by my sweet friend Julie Masse! I have ALWAYS loved this verse and Julie has illustrated it beautifully in this stamp! I used my Labels Nine Nestabilities for my focal piece. I sponged Sweet Blush ink on the edges while the paper was still in the die. Then I lined the edge of the die cut piece with glue and dipped the edges in Dazzling Diamonds glitter. It really added that extra something to the card! The Sweet Blush cardstock is embossed with the Damask embossing folder from Sizzix. As finishing touches, I added some pearls and organdy ribbon. A PERFECT wedding card, don't you think?


Throughout this week leading up to the release, the Prettie Girls will be sharing peeks of all of the new release sets, so be sure and check out their blogs daily! Today, you can catch peeks from Christie, Danielle and Heather! This month we thought we'd have some fun and give you a chance to win the new releases!! Since our Pretties are some of our favorite things, our peeks will be based on the lyrics to My Favorite Things. Each day some of the Prettie Girls will upload their challenge cards based on a new lyric. If you stop by the Pretties Gallery and leave that Prettie Girl a comment on what your 'FAVORITE THING' about her card is, you'll have a chance to win the new set that has been used in that challenge - make sense? The contest will end November 2nd and the winners will be posted on the Paper Clip. You can find the link to the specific cards on each blog post. So, lets get started! Christie's blog is first on the hop so get on over there and make sure you stop by and leave a comment in the gallery for her for your chance to win!


Also, don't forget that tomorrow, October 27th is the deadline if you were interested in submitting for the Design Team Call! You can check out all of the details HERE!


Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Love Is (Paper Pretties); Ink- Sweet Blush (PTI); Paper- Sweet Blush, Stamper's Select (PTI); Accessories- Damask Sizzix embossing folder (Sizzix), pearls (Zva Creative), Labels Nine Nestabilities (Spellbinders), organdy ribbon (Darice); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Prettie Wednesday

It's Wednesday and time for another weekly challenge! This week's challenge comes from Frances. It is to make a Halloween treat. It can be a box, bag, lollipop holder. . .anything. I chose to wrap a mini bag of Skittles for mine. I used the latest Stamp of the Month from Paper Pretties, Lady Sophia. I thought she would be perfect for little girls! I used the sentiment from the Whiskers set.

We'd LOVE to see what you create! How to Enter: make a card using any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have and create a Halloween treat. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges album and use keyword PWC74.

Don't forget that the Design Team call is still happening at Paper Pretties! You can find all the info HERE. The call is open until October 27!

Now, hop on over to Jana to see what she's created using today's color combo! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Lady Sophia, Whiskers (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Ooh La La (My Mind's Eye), Prism; Accessories- Copic markers, Plain and Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Prettie Wednesday

It's time for another Prettie Wednesday Challenge! Today's challenge comes to us from Christi, to use Barely Banana, Ruby Red and Not Quite Navy on a card. I'm really liking this color combo! I used the Season of Joy set from Paper Pretties for my card.

We'd LOVE to see what you create! How to Enter: make a card using any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have and the colors Barely Banana, Ruby Red and Not Quite Navy (or similar colors). Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges album and use keyword PWC73.

How would YOU like to be a Prettie? Well, check out the Paper Pretties Home Page or the Paper Clip for details on the Design Team Call!

Now, hop on over to Jana to see what she's created using today's color combo! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Season of Joy (Paper Pretties); Paper- Lemon Tart (PTI), Blue Bayou, Riding Hood Red (SU); Accessories- oval and scallop oval punches (SU), Barely Banana, Ruby Red and Not Quite Navy markers (SU), paper piercer; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian friends! Be sure to hop on over to the Paper Pretties boutique today to take advantage of the big Thanksgiving Sale. Canadian Girl and all Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas sets are on sale for 20% off this weekend - Oct 9 - 12! No coupon needed, the stamps have already been marked down for you!

Here's a little creation I made a little while back using the Season of Thanksgiving set from Paper Pretties. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Prettie Wednesday

It's time for another Pretties Weekly Challenge! Today's challenge is to use this sketch. Here is the card I came up with for this sketch. I used one of the newly released sets at Paper Pretties, Mistletoe Kisses. Adorable, isn't it?

We'd LOVE to see what you create! How to Enter: make a card using any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have and this sketch. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges album and use keyword PWC72.

Now, hop on over to Jana to see what she's created using this sketch! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Paper Pretties WCMD Challenge

Have you been celebrating World Card Making Day today? There is LOTS going on all over, so make someone smile today (like yourself) and make a card!

Paper Pretties is celebrating by having 3 challenges today over at the The Paper Clip. You can participate in all three challenges or just pick one! Either way, you'll have a chance to win a prize!

This card is for Jackie's challenge today. It's no secret that Summer is my favorite season, so I made this card for her challenge. I used the Beach Bum set along with a sentiment from the Summer Fun set. Cards like this certainly make me smile. I LOVE bright, happy colors. . .they bring me sunshine. :) Hope you're having a wonderful day today! Hope you'll enter the contest, so head on over to The Paper Clip to find out how to win!

Be sure and check out the other Prettie Girls who participated in this challenge:

Jackie, Julie, Frances
SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Beach Bum, Summer Fun (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Early Bird (Cosmo Cricket); Accessories- Copic markers, ribbon (May Arts), Long Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Happy World Card Making Day!

Paper Pretties will be posting 3 challenges for you today on the Paper Clip. One in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. You can pick 1 to do (or all 3 if you like). On the 5th at 11:00 pm we'll draw a winner from the entry's in thePaper Pretties Challenge Gallery (please use keyword WCMD when you upload your card) to receive a Season of Joy stamp set - one of our new releases. You'll have all weekend to work on your challenge card. You can use any products you like but main image must be one from Paper Pretties.The winner will be posted on the Paper Clip on the 6th!Also, don't forget that ALL day TODAY you can get 15% off your entire order - even clearance merchandise! Just enter the coupon code wcmd (case sensitive, no spaces) when you check out!

I'll be back later in the afternoon with my post for the 2nd challenge! Thanks for stopping by!

Prettie Wednesday

Today, the Prettie Girls are posting Jackie's challenge to alter something! The hop starts with Christie, so head on over there if you didn't start there.

Altering is not something I do often. When I do, I usually do simple little things like this. Savannah LOVES these Icebreaker Sours candies. I thought I would "dress up" the container a bit for her, so that's what I decided to alter. I added some ribbon along the side of the container. When she takes off the top, she can always use that for a bookmark or to make a card to send along to someone else. :) By the way, I used the Nestful of Love set that is going to be released tomorrow night at Paper Pretties! Hope to see you at the release party at 8pm Eastern!

We'd LOVE to see what you alter! How to Enter: alter something using any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges album and use keyword PWC71.

Now, hop on over to Jana to see what she's altered! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Nestful of Love (Paper Pretties); Paper- Metallic Stack (DCWV); Accessories- Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), grosgrain ribbon (Darice), Copic markers

Another Prettie Peek

On Thursday, October 1st at 8pm Eastern, Paper Pretties will be having their next Prettie Pajama Party and will be releasing 9 new images and revealing the next Stamp of the Month!

Here's a peek of Make a Wish. Isn't Sophia adorable? Perfect for any little girl's birthday! The other day, I came across Amy Sheffer's Paper Pleating Tutorial and thought it would work perfectly and add such a nice detail to this card. I used some Pearlized White cardstock for the paper pleating, so it gives a nice sparkle along with the Dazzling Diamonds I added to Sophia's dress.

We'd LOVE for you to join us at the release party on October 1st! You can find us in the Paper Pretties forum starting at 8pm Eastern on October 1st. If you'd like to see a couple more sneak peeks, visit Christie and Danielle today! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Make a Wish (Paper Pretties); Paper- Nana's Nursery Stack (DCWV), Pearlized White cardstock (Paper Accents); Accessories- Plain Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), cream grosgrain (Darice), Copic markers, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek

On Thursday, October 1st at 8pm Eastern, Paper Pretties will be having their next Prettie Pajama Party and will be releasing 9 new images and revealing the next Stamp of the Month! Here's a peek of one of the new stamp sets called Birthday Lamb. Isn't it adorable? I think the image is sweet as can be.

We'd LOVE for you to join us at the release party on October 1st! You can find us in the Paper Pretties forum starting at 8pm Eastern on October 1st. If you'd like to see a couple more sneak peeks, visit Christie and Danielle today! There will be peeks of all the different sets from all of the Prettie Girls up until the release, so make sure you hop around in the next week! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Birthday Lamb (Paper Pretties); Paper- Lemon Tart (PTI); Accessories- Copic markers, Scor-Pal, Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Lemon Tart ribbon (PTI); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Prettie Wednesday

Today, the Prettie Girls are posting Christie's challenge to use fun foam! The hop starts with Christie, so head on over there if you didn't start there. I don't think I've ever used fun foam on a card. I've made fun foam projects with the kids, but it's never translated to cardmaking until now! LOL You may be wondering WHERE on my card is the fun foam. Well, I ran it through my Cuttlebug with a Long Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities die. . .so it's the scalloped matte for the focal image. The fun foam works REALLY well with Nestabilities dies. It also adds some dimension to the card! Very cool. I may have to use this a little more. I've got a whole package left from when I did a frame project with Savannah. For this card, I used the Trim the Tree set and a sentiment from Snowflake Kisses. We'd LOVE to see what YOU create using fun foam! We'll pick a winner next Tuesday.

How to Enter: make a card using fun foam and any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges album and use keyword PWC70. Your next stop on the hop is over to see Jana!

Are you ready for another Paper Pretties release? Well, it's happening next Thursday, October 1st in the Paper Pretties forums! There are quite a few new sets coming that are just ADORABLE! Sneak peeks start tomorrow on a couple of Prettie Girl blogs and will continue until the release, so stayed tuned! Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Trim the Tree, Snowflake Kisses (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Dovecraft; Accessories- Copic markers, fun foam, Long Rectangle Scallop Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Certainly Celery grosgrain (SU), flower button; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Prettie Wednesday

This week the Prettie Girls are posting their creations for my challenge. . .to use this picture as inspiration. I LOVE southwest colors. I chose to use the colors as well as the shapes in this picture for my card. I thought the Houndstooth Cuttlebug folder worked well for this. I used the Pick of the Patch set from Paper Pretties for my card. This is an older set, but still adorable and perfect for this time of year.

The hop started with Christie, so head there if you didn't start there. Hopefully you got here from Danielle's blog. Next you'll hop on over to see Jana! I can't wait to see what the girls came up with for this challenge! :)

Christie's challenge for next week (PWC70) is to use fun foam! We hope you'll play along! One winner will be selected from the participants and will receive a $15.00 coupon to the Paper Pretties Boutique! To enter, make a card or project for the challenge using any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges category and use the coordinating keyword. The deadline is 6pm Eastern the following Tuesday. We can't wait to see what you create! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Pick of the Patch (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Tangerine Tango, Blue Bayou (SU); Summer Sunrise (PTI); Accessories- Copic markers, Houndstooth Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), border punch (EK Success); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Prettie Wednesday

Last week's challenge for the Prettie Girls was to use Danielle's fabulous sketch! You can hop to the Prettie Girl blogs to see everyone's take on the sketch. The hop started with Christie. Hopefully you got here from Danielle's blog. Next you'll hop on over to see Jana!


For my challenge card, I used Story Time Sophia. I used some Nana's KIDS Stack paper with animals. It looked like a good "story" kind of paper! :)





For next week, the challenge (PWC69) is my inspiration piece. Make a card using this picture for inspiration:











We'd LOVE for you to play along. Remember that one winner will be selected from the participants and will receive a $15.00 coupon to the Paper Pretties Boutique! To enter, make a card or project for the challenge using any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges category and use the coordinating keyword. The deadline is 6pm Eastern the following Tuesday. We can't wait to see what you create!

Prettie Wednesday

Today the Prettie Girls are posting Jules' sketch challenge from a couple of weeks ago. Don't you just LOVE this sketch? I do! I used the Always in My Heart set from Paper Pretties, the newest Stamp of the Month! Isn't she cute?

Make sure to stop and see what the rest of the Prettie Girls have created using this sketch!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Julie Masse

We have some exciting news for you this week. We've decided to combine the fun Pretties Wednesday Design Team challenges with the weekly customer challenges we have issued in the past. This way you can play along with the Prettie Girls! Challenges will be issued on Wednesdays and you will have one week to enter the contest! The following Wednesday the Prettie Girls will reveal their takes on the challenge! To make the challenges even more fun one winner will be selected from the participants and will receive a $15.00 coupon to the Paper Pretties Boutique! Woo hoo! We are looking forward to seeing all of your fun creations! :)

How to Enter: make a card using the provided sketch and any Paper Pretties stamp set(s) you have. Upload the card to the Paper Pretties gallery. Please include it in the Weekly Challenges category and use keyword PWC68.

Deadline: midnight on Wednesday, September 9th.

Prize: $15.00 coupon to the Paper Pretties Boutique.

Hope you'll join in the fun! Here's the challenge for next week:

Paper Pretties Release Day!

Tonight is the night Paper Pretties is releasing 5 new stamp sets! The release party starts at 8pm Eastern in the Paper Pretties Forums. We hope you'll join us for some fun!

For today's project, I used the Storytime Sophia set. I used my new Labels 7 Nestabilities. I thought they would work well since they look like a book. I love them!

Don't forget to check out what the rest of the Prettie Girls have to show you today!

Christie
Christi
Danielle
Frances
Jackie
Jana
Julie

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you tonight! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Storytime Sophia (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Nana's Nursery Stack Boy (DCWV); Accessories- Labels 7 Nesties (Spellbinders), Copic markers, Certainly Celery grosgrain (SU); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek - Day 2

Another set that is releasing on September 1st over at Paper Pretties is called Season of Thanksgiving. It's this adorable Indian Sophia! For my project today, I thought I'd make a little treat that's a little different but fitting, I think. . .unpopped popcorn! I LOVE using our hot air popper to make popcorn and melt the butter. Sometimes I like to make that rather than the usual microwave popcorn. It makes it seem so much more special, doesn't it? The kids get so excited! :)

You can see peeks of other sets that are releasing on September 1st by visiting the other Prettie Girls:

Christie
Christi
Danielle
Frances
Jackie
Jana
Julie

Don't forget that the release party is on Tuesday, September 1st starting at 8pm Eastern in the Paper Pretties forums! We hope you'll stop on by! Thanks for visiting and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Season of Thanksgiving (Paper Pretties); Ink- Dusty Durango (SU); Paper- Fall Stack (DCWV), Dark Chocolate (PTI); Accessories- Fancy Favor die (SU), Labels 4 Nestabilities (Spellbinders), ribbon (Darice)