Paper Smooches SPARKS - Our LAST Challenge!

Hello there! Today I am here with a card for the LAST Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge.  This makes me so sad, but I know that when the  brand new challenge kicks off on November 1st, it's sure to be spectacular!  I am so thankful to have been given the opportunity to be part of the very first SPARKS team in 2011, and part of the final SPARKS team in 2015.  I  have loved every minute!

This week is Designer Drafts week and here is our sketch:

To start my card, I embossed tiny dots on a white card base with an embossing folder.  Then I diecut the largest tag from the Gift Tags dies four times out of white card stock.  I laid out my tags according to the sketch and stamped paint stripes from the Positive Strokes Two stamp set on each tag.  I used the Stitched Flourishes dies to add flight trails to a few tags, and then diecut white butterflies using the Butterfly Duet die set.  I inked the top of each butterfly to coordinate with the paint stripes and popped them up on each tag with foam tape.  I stamped a sentiment from Spreading Sunshine in the bottom left tag, and then popped all of the tags up on the card base with foam tape.  To finish things off, I added a scattering of sequins.

Be sure to visit the SPARKS blog to see get all of the challenge details and see all of the inspiration from the design team.  Then visit the main Paper Smooches blog on November 1st and join in on the brand new challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Spreading Sunshine, Positive Strokes Two

Dies: Paper Smooches Tags 1, Flourishes, Butterfly Duet

Paper: PTI White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest

Other: Sparkling Clear Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh, Foam Tape, embossing folder

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Anything Goes!

Hi there!  It's time for another Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge! This week, anything goes!!  I started off my card by stamping the large "thanks" sentiment from Chit Chat near the bottom right of a white card panel.  Then, using the Calico stamp set, I stamped the flowers and leaves in several colors of ink until I got an arrangement that I was happy with.  I colored in the "thanks" with a black copic marker, and added a scattering of sequins before adhering the panel to a white card base using foam tape.

Be sure to check out what the other design team members have to share with you today!

Audrey Tokach - you are here!

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Heather Hoffman

Savannah O'Gwynn

Stop by the blog to check out all of the challenge details.  I hope you'll join us for a chance to win some Paper Smooches stamps! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Calico, Chit Chat

Paper: PTI White

Ink: Various from PTI, WPlus9 and Lawn Fawn

Other: 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm Sparkling Clear sequins by Pretty Pink Posh, Foam Tape, Copic Markers

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Anything Goes!

Hey there!  It's time for another Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge, and this week, anything goes!

My obsession with watercolor continues.  I pulled out my new Spreading Sunshine stamp set because I want to send some sunshine to a friend's mailbox.  I started off by watercoloring a piece of Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Paper with my Artist's Loft watercolors from Michaels.  Then, in the bottom right corner, I stamped a sentiment from Spreading Sunshine.  I stamped, colored and fussy cut a bunch of the clouds from the same stamp set, and then using the Tiny Hearts die, I cut the largest heart from red cardstock, glittered it with Wink of Stella and coated it with some Glossy Accents before popping it us with some foam tape.  The entire panel is popped up with foam tape and there is a strip of patterend paper peeking out from the left side.

That's all for me today...

Be sure to check out what the other design team members have to share with you today!

Audrey Tokach - you are here!

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Heather Hoffman

Savannah O'Gwynn

Thanks so much for stopping by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Spreading Sunshine
Dies: Paper Smooches Tiny Hearts
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Paper, Lawn Fawn Let's Polka 6x6 paper pad, PTI White, PTI Pure Poppy
Other: Copic Markers, Artist's Loft Watercolors (Michaels), Wink of Stella, Foam Tape, Glossy Accents

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Picture Perfect

Hello there!  Today starts a new Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge, and this week, we have a fun inspiration photo for you!  I can't wait to see how you are inspired by this photo:

I was inspired by the rainbow color scheme and the blue in the top half of the background.  I am an 80s kids, and these blocks and color scheme remind me so much of my childhood.  I was slightly addicted to Rainbow Bright, and this rainbow image from the Spectrum stamp set immediately came to mind when I saw the inspiration photo.  To start my card, I watercolored a piece of Tim Holtz Distress watercolor paper to create a blue sky.  Then I stamped and colored my rainbow and die cut it with the coordinating Spectrum Icons dies.  I popped up my rainbow with foam tape, and behind it, added some clouds using the Cute Clouds dies.  I stamped a sentiment from the Luminous Spring stamp set, and then popped the panel up on a white card base using foam tape.

Be sure to check out what the other design team members have to share with you today!

Audrey Tokach - you are here!

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Heather Hoffman

Savannah O'Gwynn

Stop by the blog to check out all of the challenge details.  I hope you'll join us for a chance to win some Paper Smooches stamps! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Spectrum, Luminous Spring
Dies: Spectrum Icons, Cute Clouds
Paper: PTI White, Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Paper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Other: Artist's Loft Watercolor pan set (Michaels), Copic Markers, Foam Tape

Paper Smooches SPARKS - Anything Goes!

Hello there!  There are five weeks in August, and that means an extra Anything Goes challenge over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog! :)

For my card today, I pulled out an older stamp set that I haven't used yet - Southwestern Charm!  My oldest son just got a baby iguana, and as soon as he got Echo, I knew I had to get this stamp set and make Logan a card.  This set is so fun to create scenes with, and I cant't wait to play with it some more.  I created a little desert scene and added some Cute Clouds to the sky, which I inked with distress ink.  I stamped, Copic colored, and fussy cut all of the images, popped some up with foam tape, and then to finish things off, added some white gel pen accents to make things pop a little more.  Hope you like it!

Check out what these wonderful ladies have to share with you too!  

Audrey - **you are here**

Lisa

Heather

Katie

Larissa

Lori

Lynn

Savannah

We hope you'll play along for a chance to win some Paper Smooches! :)  Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Smooches SPARKS Designer Drafts Challenge

Hello there!  It's time for another Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge! It's Designer Drafts week and here is our sketch:

For my card, I started off with a piece of watercolor paper.  I scribbled a line of rainbow colors along the top right edge of the paper, using Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.  I added some water to the scribbles and then stood the paper upright allowing the colors to run.  Then I let it air dry.  When it was completely dry, I cut the panel about 1/2" in from the edge to make room for my sentiment.  I stamped a sentiment from the World Salad stamp set and then popped the watercolor pieces up with foam tape on either side of it.  I added a paint tube and paint brush from the I Heart Art stamp set to the right side of the sentiment, and added some glossy accents for some interest.

Be sure to visit the blog for all of the challenge details, and check out what these amazing ladies have to share with you! :)

Audrey Tokach - you are here!

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Heather Hoffman

Savannah O'Gwynn

That's all for now!  Thanks for stopping by!!

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Anything Goes!

Hello there!  It's time for another Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge, and this week, Anything Goes!

I love art supplies.  Paint splatters make me happy.  Color makes me happy.  The Paper Smooches I Heart Art and Positive Strokes Two stamp sets are a match made in heaven.  I love them  both so much!  I used both sets on my card today.  First I stamped the paint stripes from the Positive Strokes Two stamp set along the left edge of a card base.  Then I cut another pieces of white cardstock to stamp my other images on.  I first stamped the easel and sentiment, and then masked it off to stamp the paint splatters.  I also added a shadow underneath with the Shadows stamp set.  Isn't it just so bright and fun?  Love. :)

Be sure to visit the blog for all of the challenge details, and check out what these amazing ladies have to share with you! :)

Audrey Tokach - you are here!

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Heather Hoffman

Savannah O'Gwynn

That's all for now!  Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Positive Strokes Two, I Heart Art, Shadows

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Anything Goes!

Hey there!  Happy Sunday! It's time for another Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge!  This week, Anything Goes!

I made this card for my uncle who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.  I wanted to send a little sunshine to his mailbox.  I started off by watercoloring a background, and when it was dry, I stamped the gingham image from the Debonair stamp set along the bottom of the panel to give the little monsters from We Adore You something to stand on.  I dressed up the center monster as a nurse using the nurse's cap from Healthy Vibes.  The bandaid and sentiment are also from that same set.

Be sure to visit the blog for all of the challenge details, and stop by and visit these ladies for lots more inspiration!

Audrey Tokach - **you are here!**

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Heather Hoffman

Savannah O'Gwynn

That's all for now!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches We Adore You, Debonair, Healthy Vibes
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Lawn Fawn Peacock
Paper: PTI Tropical Teal, Masters Touch Watercolor Paper (Hobby Lobby)
Other: Artist's Loft Watercolors (Michaels), Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Foam Tape

Paper Smooches SPARKS Picture Perfect Challenge

Hello there!  It's time for another Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge, and it's Picture Perfect week!  The inspiration photo is above!  I know that my card is a little brighter than the inspiration photo, but I chose to go with the bird theme rather than the color scheme *wink*

I started off my watercoloring my background using my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.  When it was dry, I used the Stitched dies to give my birds something to stand on.  The adorable little pair of owls is from the We Adore You stamp set.  I stamped, colored and fussy cut those out, and popped them up with some foam tape.  The sentiment is from the same set.  I added some Pretty Pink Posh Sunshine Glow sequins ( I can't get enough of the new iridescent sequins!) and popped the panel up on my card base using foam tape.

Be sure to visit the blog for all of the challenge details, and stop by and visit these ladies for lots more inspiration!

Audrey Tokach - **you are here!**

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Heather Hoffman

Savannah O'Gwynn

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches We Adore You
Dies: Paper Smooches Stitched
Other: Copic Markers, Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. Pretty Pink Posh Sunshine Glow sequins, Foam Tape

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - June Designer Drafts

Hello there!  Happy Sunday!  It's time for another Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge, and it's Designer Drafts Week!  This week, our challenge is based on this sketch:

I just got the Enjoy the Show stamp set and I could not resist inking up that adorable clown!  Goodness, he is SO cute, and SO fun to color!!  I started with a piece of white cardstock, and though it is hard to see in the photo, I used light grey ink and the Bubbles stencil by Tim Holtz to add some interest to the background.  Then, I added a piece of light grey cardstock for my clown to stand on, and a strip of fun chevron patterned paper to the left side of the panel.  For the juggling balls, I cut 5 circles using a 1/2" circle punch from white cardstock and then colored them with Copic markers to coordinate with the clown's outfit.  Don't you just love his cute paper pieced polka dot pants?  I added "shine" marks to the juggling balls using a white gel pen and then adhered them with foam squares.  The clown was also popped up with some foam tape before I added a sentiment from the Good Gab stamp set.

Be sure to check out the SPARKS Blog or visit these fabulous ladies for lots more inspiration!!

Audrey Tokach - you are here!!

Lisa Arana

Erin Taylor

Jenny Mullens

Savannah O'Gwynn

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge (Week 5) - Anything Goes!

Hey there!  Today I am going the Paper Smooches SPARKS team with a card for the Anything Goes challenge!  My "official" start with the team starts with next week's challenge (incase you missed my announcement, you can read all about it here), but when given the invite to participate, I couldn't say no.  Love playing with my Paper Smooches stamps, and my newly acquired Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens.  I'm sure you've heard the buzz about them lately, and boy oh boy are they amazing!

I pulled out one of my very favorite Paper Smooches sets, Space Cadet, and created a watercolor background using the Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens.  I just scribbled on watercolor paper and used a water brush to move the color around to create a galaxy for my astronaut to hover in.  I stamped and fussy out my images, after coloring them with Copic Markers, and then popped them up on foam tape on the watercolor background.  Then, using the Space dies, I diecut some stars from silver shimmer card stock to finish off my scene.

So much fun!!  I hope you'll play along with us for a chance to win some Paper Smooches!

Be sure to hop on over to these blogs to see what else the girls have to share with you today:

Lisa

Erin

Jenny

Katie

Larissa

Lori

Lynn

Savannah

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Space Cadet

Dies: Paper Smooches Space dies

Other: Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens, Copic Markers, White Gel Pen

Some SUPER EXCITING news!

Good Morning to you!  Today, I have some SUPER fun, very EXCITING news to share!  I have been asked to return to the Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge design team!  Way back in 2011, I was part of the very first SPARKS team, and I could not be more thrilled to be back!  You all know how much I love my Paper Smooches Stamps!!  WOOHOO! *happy dance*

I will be sharing my first project as part of the team on June 7th, but I couldn't resist playing along with this week's Designer Drafts Challenge.  Here is the sketch:

I loosely followed the sketch...  My giant sun is a little higher in the sky than the sketch shows. *wink*

I started off by blending Cracked Pistachio and Peacock Feathers Distress Ink together on an A2 card base.  Then I hand cut a piece of Kraft cardstock to create the sandbar.  I stamped, colored and fussy cut the cute little crab from Chubby Chums Pals, and before I added him with foam tape, I stamped his shadow using the Shadows stamp set.  The beach wood and adorable seagull are from the Surf and Turf stamp set (one of my very first PS sets).  I used Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks on a 2" circle diecut to create the sun, and then added some Cute Clouds diecuts and finished off with some red and white twine.

Thanks for letting me share my super fun news with you!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Chubby Chums Pals, Surf & Turf, Shadows

Dies: Paper Smooches Cute Clouds

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress inks in Cracked Pistashio, Peacock Feathers, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, PTI Fine Linen

Paper: White, Kraft

Other: Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Foam Tape, Lawn Fawn Peppermint Lawn Trimmings

You're My Universe {Paper Smooches}

Hi there!  It's been awhile since I pulled out my watercolor brushes... There is something so relaxing about watercolor to me.  I kind of just splash paint or ink on the paper and impatiently wait to see what it will look like when it dries.  For my card today, I used Distress Inks to make a galactic background for my little astronaut. :)

I used the Paper Smooches Space Cadet stamp set... Another set that hasn't seen ink in awhile... I just love it!  So fun digging through your stash and playing with goodies that need more attention.

I will be entering this card in the current SPARKS Challenge - Anything goes!

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Space Cadet

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Broken China, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans

Paper: Distress Watercolor Paper, PTI True Black

Dies: Mama Elephant Femme Frames, Landscape Trio

Other: Copic Markers, Wink of Stella, Glossy Accents, Foam Tape

Love Machine {Paper Smooches}

Hi there!  Today I have a card to share with you that I made with 2 challenges in mind...

The Paper Smooches SPARKS Challege:

and The Curtain Call Challenge:

I used the sketch from the PS SPARKS Challenge and the color combination from the Curtain Call Challenge and came up with this card:

I used the Squeaky Clean Stamp set, which I've had for ages and have never inked up... can you believe it?! It's such a cute set... It's going to see lots more ink from me ;)

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Squeaky Clean, Surf and Turf, Shadows

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Soft Stone, Ranger Antique Linen

Paper: PTI White, Aqua Mist, Lawn Fawn Hello Sunshine and Let's Polka 6x6 pads

Other: Copic Markers, Foam Tape

Paper Smooches Sparks - Anything Goes!

Hello there!  Happy Tuesday!

 I am still enjoying my new Paper Smooches Spectrum stamp set.  I just love this rainbow image...  I LOVED Rainbow Bright as a child!  This card is pretty clean and simple compared to my usual style, but I think this image deserves all of the attention.  The clouds are popped up on foam squares, and glittered with my Wink of Stella pen.  The sentiment is from the Word Salad stamp set.

I will be playing along with the Paper Smooches SPARKS Anything Goes challenge this week! :)

That's all for now... Thanks for stopping by! :)

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Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

Hi there!

I just got some new Paper Smooches stamps, and wanted to play with the Spectrum stamp set!  I just love this set... it reminds me of my childhood so much!

Here is the card I made, using the sketch from this week's Designer Drafts Challenge.

Here is the sketch:

That's it for now...  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Spectrum, Sentiment Sampler

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Gridlines cardstock, Soft Stone Pattern Pack, Lawn Fawn Let's Polka 6x6 pad

Dies: PTI Tipped Tops

Other: Copic Markers, Wink of Stella Pen, Avery Elle Winter Blend Sequins

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Designer Drafts

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Wowee.... It's been a while since I played along with a Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge!  I have been reorganizing my stamps and putting them into a new storage system... As I sorted through them, I came across my Space Cadet stamp set that had never been inked.  I had to change that!  It is so cute!!

I loosely followed the Designer Drafts sketch that is part of this week's challenge. 

That's it for now...  I'll be back tomorrow with a fun post. :)  Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Space Cadet

Paper: PTI White, Hawaiian Shores, Soft Stone, Night Sky Shimmer cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Stone, Versamark

Other: Copic Markers, Zig Pen, White Embossing Powder, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Woodland Creatures

Hello there!  It has been WAY too long since I played with my Paper Smooches Stamps.  I was totally inspired by the newest SPARKS Challenge - Woodland Creatures. 

For my card, I pulled out one of my very favorite Paper Smooches sets, Hang Ups (which also happened to be my very first of many PS sets), along with Falling for You.

That's it for now... be back again tomorrow! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Hang Ups, Falling for You

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, Dotty Biscotti Pattern Paper

Dies: PTI Loop de Loop

Other: PTI Rustic Jute Twine, Terracotta Tile Button, Popdots, Copic Markers

Paper Smooches SPARKS & DYSU #79

Hello there!

So sorry that my blog has been a bit quiet lately. I have been crafting up a storm, but I can't quite share yet... Be sure to check back on July 13th to hear my BIG news! :)

Today I am here with a card for two different challenges...



I will be entering this into the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge for this week, which is insprited by this photo:



While my card isn't food themed, I was inpired by the red silhouette against the white background. And speaking of RED, that is the theme for this week's DYSU challenge #79 - Red.



Hope you are having a fabulous day! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Reflections, Sentiment Sampler
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Pure Poppy Pattern Pack PP
Other: Rhinestones, Black Satin Ribbon, Sweet & Sassy Scallop border die