Welcome to Paper Sweeties Happy Birthday Blog Hop!

Happy, Happy Birthday Paper Sweeties! 

 Today we celebrate 2 years of Paper Sweeties products!  From sequins to seam binding, stamps to baker's twine, the Paper Sweeties store is fully stocked and ready for you to take some fabulous products home. 

To celebrate, I am participating in a blog hop today featuring some of Deb's fun products.  Festivities run for the entire month of August!  A couple of sponsors have donated prizes … including a $100 GC to the Paper Sweeties boutique!  Be sure to check out the Paper Sweeties BLOG for all the details.  You must leave a comment on the PS blog to be eligible!

Here is the inspiration photo we are working with today...

Isn't it darling???

And my card featuring Mahalo and Emma  
plus some fabbo,  
yummy Paper Sweeties seam binding...

Now be sure to hop along and see what the rest of the crew has in store for you!  It promises to be as delicious as a slice of birthday cake...  without the calories...  ;-)

  

Paper Sweeties Design Team:

 

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

  Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

  Jeanne Jachna

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

Larissa Heskett

 

Special Guest Designers:

Pattie Goldman
Teresa Kline
Lori Hairston
Colleen Dietrich
Lysa Rohrer
Miriam Prantner
Jill Norwood
Gail Lass
Mackie Robertson
Aneta Matuszewska
Tina Milbourn
Lori Ulrich
Diane Hover
Rebekah Faries
Amy Linkletter (1)

Amy Linkletter (2)

Amy Linkletter (3)

Amy Linkletter (4)

 Paper Sweeties blog

Thanks for hopping along! 

Blessings...

 

TSTR214 - " Easter Sweetness" at The Shabby Tea Room

Welcome!  I'm so very happy you could stop by!  I am so excited to share a special project I created for this week's challenge at The Shabby Tea Room.   Debbie graciously asked me to guest design this week.  And when I took a look at the challenge, I fell in love! 

 

This week our challenge is called

"Easter Sweetness." 

 

The challenge...  create a card/project inspired by the photo below and INCLUDE POLKA DOTS AND STRIPES!

 

 

And here's my interpretation using some fun items from Paper Sweeties.

 

 

My card base is a soft pink card stock with white matting.  I then layered a soft pink swiss dot DP with a soft blue stripe on the opposite side.  All edges are distressed.  I covered the seam where the two joined with white seam binding and adhered them to my white matting.  

 

The next layer is a simple Wilton doily affixed squarely in the middle.  I then placed a piece of  floral/newspaper print DP (also distressed) in the middle.  I placed it slightly askew for interest.  I added a white seam binding bow on top. 

 

The eggs and chick were stamped on Copic compatible paper and colored.  I used the coordinating dies to cut each out.  I placed all three with dimensional foam.  I added a tiny jet bead for the eye and dabbed Liquid Pearls on each "dot" for depth.  A bit of glitter glue adorns the center of the little chick's flower.  I added a few paper punched leaves and mulberry roses after stamping my sentiment on plain white CS and placing it as shown.  Four seed pearls are affixed to each corner.  So how did it turn out?  

 

For complete challenge details and how you can link your project please stop by The Shabby Tea Room.  I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

 

And the items I used...

 

Hippity Hoppity Easter Wishes Bundle (stamps & dies)

Paper - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill, The Paper Studio, MME Portobello Road, Simple Stories Vintage Bliss, Neenah Solar Crest

Inks - Copic, Memento Tuxedo Black

Misc. - Recollections Pearls, Wilton Doily, Paper Punches by MS Crafts, Seam Binding, Mulberry Roses

Liquid Pearls - White Opal

Stickles - Diamond

Additional Challenges

Paper Sweeties April Inspiration Challenge #18 - "Sweet Treats"

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time...

 

Blessings...

 

Happy Birthday Paper Sweeties Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Paper Sweeties 1^st Birthday blog hop!  Over the last three days some fabulous designers have showcased the Paper Sweeties line!  This is a very special milestone for Debbie as she launched this new venture 1 year ago!  Happy Birthday Paper Sweeties! 

To celebrate this milestone, Paper Sweeties founder, Debbie, will be giving away the ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE to one lucky person in August!

There will be five sets released or a total retail value of $50!  

To be eligible for the prize you must:

   Follow the Paper    Sweeties blog

     Like and Share us on our Facebook Fan Page

  Comment on any August blog post - let us know you follow our blog and Fan Page

 

So let's jump right in!  Today I decided to create something for Christmas with a few non-traditional colors...

 

 

Today's card features the O' Christmas Tree 

set. 

 

I used a sketch for this card design.  I stamped the tree image with dark cocoa ink on white card stock and lightly colored the star with an ink marker before adding glitter glue.  If you look closely you can see where I lightly sponged blue ink on the panel as well.  I added a die cut poinsettia with Flower Soft center and a jingle bell tie for interest.  Makes me want to hum Christmas carols! 

 

 Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time...

 

Blessings... 

 

Today’s hop schedule…

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Nina Yang

Tina Milbourn

Andrea Ewen

Teresa Kline 

Maria Patrick

Kristi Schurr

Karen Letchworth

***Lori Ulrich***  YOU ARE HERE

Rebecca Deeprose

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPER SWEETIES!

Welcome to the Paper Sweeties 1^st Birthday blog hop!  Today some fabulous designers are showcasing and celebrating the Paper Sweeties line!  This is a special milestone for Debbie as she launched this new venture 1 year ago! 

To celebrate this milestone, Paper Sweeties founder, Debbie, will be giving away the ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE to one lucky person in August! 

There will be five sets released or a total retail value of $50!  To be eligible for the prize you must:

   Follow the Paper    Sweeties blog

     Like and Share us on our Facebook Fan Page

  Comment on any August blog post - let us know you follow our blog and Fan Page

Here is today's hop card featuring a sentiment from the Mahalo set. 

This time I used the Mojo Monday sketch.  The base is a rust colored card stock with sunflower yellow matting.  I opted for coordinating DP for the other layers.  I used a die for the faux sun and foliage.  A few blossoms, paper punched greenery and a tiny dove finish the look.  What do you think?  Be sure to check out the other blog hop participants today!  Until tomorrow... 

Blessings...
 

Today’s hop schedule…

Saturday, August 3rd

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Paulina Nakamura

Teresa Kline

Tina Milbourn

Jeanne Jachna

Miriam Prantner

Char Cundy

Lenet Mos

Karen Letchworth
Lori Ulrich  **YOU ARE HERE**

Tracey Kelly

**Challenges**

MOJO Monday #304

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPER SWEETIES DAY 1 HOP

Welcome to the Paper Sweeties 1^st Birthday blog hop!  Over the next three days some fabulous designers will be showcasing and celebrating the Paper Sweeties line!  This is a special milestone for Debbie as she launched this new venture 1 year ago!  Happy Birthday Paper Sweeties! 

To celebrate this milestone, Paper Sweeties founder, Debbie, will be giving away the ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE to one lucky person in August!

There will be five sets released or a total retail value of $50!  To be eligible for the prize you must:

 Follow the Paper    Sweeties blog

 Like and Share us on our Facebook Fan Page

 

Comment on any August blog post - let us know you follow our blog and Fan Page

There is a tremendous number of items in the store including stamps, sentiments, accessories and bundles to save money!  If you love crafting as much as I do you are bound to find something to tickle your fancy!!!! 

And speaking of tickling your fancy...  here is an image or two that tickled mine...

 

I stamped the image (Abigail) on Copic compatible paper before coloring.  The outfit (So Proud of You) was stamped on light blue card stock with black ink and fussy cut).  I added it and the bow on the image before cutting/embossing with an oval die.  The base is white card stock with a coordinating layer of light blue CS and an embossed white layer.  A double seam binding bow (white and blue) with pearl and die cut flourish adorn the corner.  I added a stamped sentiment on top with a clip.  Reminds me of a clipboard.  Such a darling little girl!  Be sure to check out Paper Sweeties'  store for all the stamps used here!   

 

 Now here's today’s hop schedule…  Be sure to check out what everyone has showcased!  Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, August 2nd

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jinny Newlin

Amy Tsuruta

Teresa Kline

Pattie Goldman

Tina Milbourn

Kathy Montgomery

Michelle Bala

Jessica Kephart

Karen Letchworth

Lori Ulrich **YOU ARE HERE**