Paper, Scissors and Superheroes

Birthday Card Kit...

Hi all!  I'm just popping in to share a few peeks of a birthday card kit that will be going up for sale later this week at The Scrappy Gourmet.  I don't know about you, but birthdays are definitely my main card giving occasion.  

The kit is done up with super fun colors and embellishments, perfect for any age.

This is just a tiny peek of what's included in the kit!  There are supplies and instructions for 13 cards plus 6 tags/gift card holders!

I'll be sure to post here again when the kit goes up for sale. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Holly Jolly Holidays...

Happy Saturday!  I just thought I'd pop in a share a quick card.  I am loving creating all of these holiday goodies.  It's definitely my favorite season to create for.  

This card uses an adorable image from the Echo Park Season's Greetings collection.

The stamped background was created with Papertrey's Holly Jolly stamp set.

Also a quick note about my Be Merry card kit from The Scrappy Gourmet.  She has put together another batch, so if you were interested in picking one up, they are back in stock and ready to ship.  Click HERE for details.  

Wishing you a restful end to what's left of the weekend!  

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September Papertrey Part 2 + Echo Park Winner

I have a winner for the Echo Park Victoria Garden collection.  Random.org chose comment #96, which was Peggy Sue.  Peggy, email me using the link on the left sidebar and I'll make sure your goodies get sent out!

And I'm finally getting around to posting the rest of my September Papertrey release projects.  First up is a card using Floral Fusion #8.  I stacked a couple of those cute flowers adhered just the centers, folding up with edges to create dimensional flowers.  

The flowers are layered over a Christmas Label diecut.  The patterned papers and stitched brad are from Basic Greay's Picadilly collection, which I believe will be available very soon!

Next up is a set of gift tags using the new Damask Snowflake dies along with Tag-its #8.

Lastly is a festive little number using Candy Cane Christmas along with Christmas Labels.  

I manipulated the sentiments from Christmas Labels a bit to make a phrase that I could finish with the "you" from the Wonderful Words die collection.  The papers here are from Cosmo's holiday collection from last year -- Mitten Weather...I stilll love this collection, although I couldn't find the 6x6 pads like I used here available anywhere to link up for you.  

A couple other things to note today.  The folks at The Scrappy Gourmet are putting together another batch of my Be Merry card kit in case you missed them the first go around.  They will be ready in a few weeks...I'll be sure to post here again when they're ready in case you are hoping to snag one.

Also, did you know that Saturday is World Card Making Day?  Do you have anything fun planned?  We are celebrating World Card Making Day as well as the release of the newest Holiday Cards & More issue over on the Paper Crafts Connection blog and the Moxie Fab World blog.  Lots of fun challenges and giveaways going on this week...check it out!

I'll be back later this week with a few fun blog hops and more giveaways!!  

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 Supplies not linked: Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather 6x6 pad

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Resin and Kit Updates....

I'm just popping in with a few updates this morning!

First off, if you were interested in getting some of the Ice Resin (see last Friday's post), it is back in stock at Ellen Hutson's.  TODAY is the last day to use the coupon code I posted last week!  Enter the code inspiredby to get 10% off your entire order!

 

In other news, my Be Merry kit is up for sale at The Scrappy Gourmet!  That was fast!  

The kit contains supplies and detailed instructions for 12 cards and 10 tags/gift card holders.  I'll leave you with a few images from the kit!  Happy Friday!

The 10 Tags/Gift Card Holders:

 

A class and a kit!

Good Wednesday morning to you!  I've got a couple of exciting things to share with you today.  First off is something that I've been keeping under my hat for awhile.

Kim Kesti, Teri Anderson, Allison Landy, and I have teamed up to bring you a Big Picture Class called Cooking Up Cards.  It's a self-paced class filled with sketches (recipes), cooking tips, and lots of inspiration.  No dishes required.  Promise.  Check it out!  

I hope it's just the beginning of things to come at Big Picture Classes.  I'd love to hear what other types of classes you might want to see from me.  Leave your suggestions in the comments here and we'll see what happens! 

Next up is something I've been working on for The Scrappy Gourmet.

It's a holiday kit filled to. the. brim. with gorgeous goodies...My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas, tons of trims, embellishments, etc!  There are supplies and detailed instructions for completing 12 cards along with 10 pocket tags which are the perfect size to tuck a gift card or just to leave as is.  

The kit will be available very soon.  You can see more images HERE.  I'll be sure to update you when the kit is available for purchase.

I'm off to go work on a few things for the latest Paper Crafts call.  It's been awhile since they've had a call posted.  Check it out HERE!  I've got a few things competed already, but I've got a few more ideas rolling around this head of mine.  Want to join me?  I've got a quiet afternoon ahead of me...it's Katie-bug's first day of preschool.  I need something to keep me busy.  sniff.  

November Papertrey....

Hello there...I hope you all survived the release madness once again and came out on top with all sorts of new stampy goodies.  I'm just popping in to share the rest of this month's projects with you.  I've got a little sick one here on the couch today...so I'm typing with one hand and holding a bucket with the other (j/k). 

Here's my favorite for the month....using Larger Than Life stamps and die...

 

 

Up next is Take Three: Winter.  The new die makes the Take Three sets even more fun (and easy) to use!

 

I used the Banner Builder die and stamp set and tucked a little banner underneat each square...they are a perfect size to create a cute accent!

 

 

And lastly is a little project using Warm Happiness Too.  I made a little favor box using the Favor It #2 die.  Did you know that the Mat Stack #3 die layers very nicely over the Favor It #2 basket?  It makes more of an enclosed container, which is kind of fun for something different. 

 

I layered a diecut cut over a circle of felt which I cut using The Limitless Layers 1 3/4" circle. 

 

For complete supply lists for these projects you can visit the Papertrey Gallery.

Lastly, a little bit of news...for those of you who might have wanted one of my latest Scrappy Gourmet Holiday Card kits, but missed out, she's got a few more up on the site HERE.  Once these are gone, the kit will be retired, so get 'em while they last! 

 That's all for now...hope you're having a great Monday!

Snow kissed holly...

Happy Monday!  I know I'm wierd....but I love Mondays...a fresh  new week, feeling rejuvinated after a restful Sunday...thinking about all of the possibilities the week may bring.

How about a few projects this morning?  First off is a set of tags using the new Holly Jolly set from Papertrey.  I think I might be addicted to making tags.  They are so quick and fun...piling on the goodies, filling up that little space...

 

Glittered holly leaves...is there anything that feels more Christmasy?  I used a 1" circle punch to punch the "25" circle image and the plain circle from the new Limitless Layers set to cut the larger circle.  The tag base is made from the Tag Sale #1 die....papers are Basic Grey's Jovial collection.  The tags are topped off with some rich, dark and luscious Pinefeather ribbon.

 

And for those that were interested...the new holiday card kit that I showed peeks of a few weeks back is now up for sale at the Scrappy Gourmet.  You can get yours HERE.  It is chock full of patterned papers, stickers, cardstock, trims and all manner of goodies.

 

Here are a few of my favorites from the kit....

 

 

 

I best be off to get some things done today...so many ideas floating around in my head today...I love that feeling.  Enjoy your Monday!

Go-to Gal Designer Challenge #3

So, it's the last Wednesday of the month, and that means it's time for another Go-to Gal Designer challenge!  This month we are featuring some gorgeous products from Fancy Pants!  I chose to work with the Road Show collection...which is so soft and beautiful! 

And guess what?  I have a bit of fun news!  I am going to be designing card kits for The Scrappy Gourmet, and my first kit is chock full of Fancy Pants Road Show goodies!  This card is just one of the 13 cards that you will be able to create from the kit.

Here is another of my favorites from the kit...

 

And here is the entire kit...all thirteen cards!  The kit will be available very soon on The Scrappy Gourmet site. 

Now be sure to hop around to all of the other Go-to Gals to see their Fancy Pants goodies!

Kim Kesti

Kim Hughes

Teri Anderson

Maren Benedict

Jessica Witty