I Am Hostessing the Paper Romance Challenge Today!

Today is a new challenge at the Paper Romance blog, and one I know almost everyone can play: PAPER FLOWERS.  I am the hostess for this week, and I wanted to choose something that I love using, but also that others have (probably) a LOT of!

I made a whimsical tall card today, which was determined by the size of my Primas! My sentiment is from the Cute Companions Celebration set (so versatile!), available at Paper Romance. My designer paper is by Sassafras called "Bungle Jungle".  The cute purple ric rac is available at Really Reasonable Ribbon. My sentiment is stamped with Only Orange dye ink from Stampin' Up!

Click on the photo for a close-up!

Other challenges for this card:
Amber's Crafts - my favorite things (giraffes and flowers and rainbow colors)
For Fun Challenges - Choose 3 of pink, blue, purple, green and yellow
The Paper Variety - flowers
A Spoonfull of Sugar - all creatures great and small
Incy Wincy Designs - flowers

Bling It On!

I love me some bling! The challenge at Paper Romance today is to bling up your cards: gems, pearls, glitter, anything that shimmers. I used Crystal Ice Glitter on my card today, and a couple of gems too.

These three are decked out in glittery finery for their outing today. Take a close-up look by clicking on the photo!

Check out what my fellow PR Design Team members created HERE.  Hope you will join us!

Other challenges for this card:
Charisma Cardz - bling and sparkles 
Craft Us Crazy - Easter/spring
Paper Crafting Journey - for the ladies in your life 
Pixie Dust Studio - fluttering wings

 

Card Recipe: Hat-itude and Gertie, Millie & Hattie by High Hopes (At Paper Romance) 

Paper: Only Orange, GP White, DP by The Paper Studio

Accessories: ruffled ribbon, gems, paper piercer, Spellbinders dies, Crystal Ice Glitter (Sparkle N Sprinkle)

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day!

Well glory be - I made my first easel card! I tend to be all "safe" and predictable and make standard A2 or square cards with one fold.  I am glad that Donna challenged us today to make easel cards so I could see how easy it is! I am sure most of you have made one; if not, trust me, they are easy and fun!

Anyway, the challenge over at Paper Romance today is Baby-themed easel cards. I didn't have any baby specific stamps, so looked at my designer paper and found these cute giraffes in K and Co. Baby Girl DP.  And then I made Stretch the Giraffe pink! (You know I love pink, right?)

I think it turned out ok, and I will definitely be making more easel cards! Head on over to the Paper Romance Challenge blog and play along! And while you are there, check out the other cutie pie cards that the Design Team made! Thanks for stopping by today!

Come back later this morning when I am participating in the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop celebrating special women in our lives!

Other challenges for this card:
KB Cute Monday - babies
Stamping Scrapping Central - pastels
Creative Inspirations - Easel cards
Scrapmaster's Paradise - color challenge

In The Elephant Mood!

Wow - two days in a row and I post elephants and pink! What is up with that?

My giraffes are going to get jealous!

Today is Paper Romance Challenge Day and our hostess, Cindy, challenged us to use black, white, and one other color on our projects today. I chose my favorite pink as my extra color.

I have been wanting to use Ton of Love Ellie (High Hopes) since Valentine's Day and just never got around to it, so today is the day! I stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black on Stampin' Up! Naturals White Cardstock, and then colored in with Copic Markers.  The designer paper is also from Stampin' Up!

Come play along with us! You know you want to!

Challenge details and prize info can be found here.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Other challenges for this card:

Amber's Crafts - stash and anything goes (had DP forever!)

Creative Belli - C embellishments (cord that is silver!) 

Freshly Brewed - spots and dots 

Meljen's - dots

It's All About Color Today at Paper Romance!

 

Today's challenge at Paper Romance is all about COLOR!

Sandra is our challenge hostess and she wants to see as many colors as possible! 

I used Silly Goose and Silly Goose Saying for my card today, along with the colorful Early Bird designer paper by Cosmo Cricket. A few buttons by Hero Arts and I had my COLORFUL card!

Check out what the rest of the team did here.

Play along and you could win a gift certificate to Paper Romance!

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Thanks for stopping by today!

Other challenges for this card:
Crafty Purple Frog - wings
DYSU - layers
Little Miss Muffet - designer papers
Freshly Brewed - 3+ DPs
Simon Says - Anything Goes

When Is The Last Time You Used Vellum?

Morning friends! Today's Paper Romance challenge had me scrambling! I love vellum, and the soft look it gives, but for some reason, just never think to use it! So I enjoyed Bonnie's challenge of "Very Vellum" today over at the Paper Romance Challenge Blog.

My vellum has a nice leafy design to it, that I thought fit well for the afternoon of fishing! Click on either photo for a close-up. Images are from Popcorn the Bear Fishing and are available at Paper Romance HERE.

Take a look at what the rest of the team did HERE.  Dig out your vellum and join us! You could win a gift certificate to Paper Romance!

Other challenges for this card:
Creative Belli - animals
Creative Craft World - for a male
Fab N Funky - spring 

Recipe - Cardstock: PTI White, Wild Wasabi, vellum from my stash

Accessories: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle, Hero Arts green flower gems, Scor-Pal, SU! Wild Wasabi striped ribbon, SU! slit punch, Sizzix tag die

Stamps: Popcorn the Bear Fishing available at Paper Romance 

Join Us For "Anything Goes!" at Paper Romance!

Today's challenge at Paper Romance is  

"Anything Goes!"

Come join us and play along!

You can check out the deets about the challenge and prize HERE.

I used images from the Cute Companions Celebration set.  It is on sale right now; grab it while you can, as it is a darling birthday and celebratory set!

I stamped my cupcake in Memento Tuxedo Black, then colored in using Copic Markers.  I added Bubble Gum Glitter to the frosting. It looks yummy enough to eat! Click on either photo for a close-up.

Check out what the other Design Team members did here! You will love their creations!

Other challenges for this card:
Paper Pretties - glitter
A Spoon Full of Sugar - birthday wishes 
Scrap Creations - birthday 
Tip Top Tuesday - Bling It On 
Cupcake Craft Challenges - cake 'n' ice cream 
Incy Wincy Designs - punches or dies 
KB Cute Monday - glitter 
Ooh La La - pink, pink, and more pink 
Simon Says Stamps and Show - stripes 
Pals Paper Arts - scallops 
If the Shoe Fits - birthday 
One Stop Craft - birthday
Stampin' With the Dragon - birthdays
Southern Girls - brads/gems/dewdrops



Recipe: 
Cardstock - PTI White and Scarlet Jewel, DCWV The Sweet Matstack 
Accessories - celery grosgrain ribbon, EK Success Candle Border and Scallop Border punches, SU! Small Oval punch, Jillibean Baker's Twine, Dress It Up candles, Sparkle N Sprinkle Bubble Gum Glitter, The Robin's Nest pink dew drops
Stamps - Cute Companions Celebration
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics

Today is Paper Romance Challenge Day and I Am Wingin' It!

Hey stamping friends!

Over at the Paper Romance Challenge blog today we are using buttons, ribbon and lace! Come and join us! Click here for deets and to see what you could win!  The PR team has made some fun creations to inspire you!

My card today is made with Wingin' It Duck and Waddle I Do Without You by High Hopes Stamps, both available at Paper Romance. How can you not be cheered up by this cute little guy? 

I stamped my images with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored my duck with Copic markers. He makes me smile, and I wish I could do a handstand! My designer paper is from the Garden Variety Collection by Cosmo Cricket.

I hope you are having a great day! My daughter and husband are off again, this time to North Carolina, for the last two college theatre program auditions.  I am very jealous, as they will get to have dinner with my son and his darling wife tonight.  I have a musical that I am helping to direct that opens tonight, so I was unable to go along.  I will be excited to hear about the two schools they are going to and what the results are -- where will my daughter go to college next year!?

Far away....too far!  Anyway, this card is for her - I will save it for her first college care package!
Thanks for stopping by today!

Other challenges I am entering with this card:
Crafts and Me - anything with wings
Creative Card Crew - friendship
Creative Craft World - square card
Forgotten Scraps - spring or flowers
Karen's Doodles - Animal Friends
Paper Pretties - card for a child
The Paper Shelter - buttons and bows
My Time to Craft - circles
Scrap Creations - spring fever

VERY Clean and Simple!

Over at the Paper Romance Challenge blog, the Design Team has made some Clean and Simple Valentines for today's challenge.  I am not usually a CAS stamper, and decided to go VERY simple and use lots of white space.  

Jack and Jilly Jelly are adorable stamped with Encore Silver Metallic ink and then embossed with Ice Rink Embossing Powder. I sponged Silver Metallic ink on the oval edge. The sentiment is called Turn to Jelly. Click on the photo for a close up!

I scored three lines and used my Spellbinders Heart dies to cut a heart out of Basic Grey DP. I think I need to move my heart though, so the lines on the DP line up with the scored lines.  What do you think?

Come play along with us! "Clean and Simple" means different things to different people, and you will find all sorts of inspiration HERE.

Other challenge entries for this card:
ABC Challenge - Neutrals (white is a neutral!)
Creative Card Crew - For a Loved One
Creative Craft - Love theme

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day and Some Candy Too!

Today's Paper Romance Challenge is brought to us by DT member Donna, who chose red, cream, and gold Valentines for her challenge to us.  I used Squirrel in Love by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

I kept it very simple, adding embellishments and rub-on letters (Making Memories) for my sentiment. The image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, and then I colored in the heart with a Lipstick Red Spica Glitter Pen. I used Faux Stitching along the bottom and attached some gathered lace and a loop of red and white patterned twill. The brushed gold paper is from The Paper Studio's Pearlized Collection.

See what the other DT members did HERE. Play along and you could win a $5 gift certificate to Paper Romance!  While you are there, check out Amy's great SALE - lots of stamps up to 50% off!

And while you are here, take a look at my blog candy.  It is in celebration of 200 followers! Thank you to all who support my habit :) To have a chance at winning my candy, just leave me a comment on this post! It's that simple! Double entry if you post a little something about it on your blog! I will choose a winner on Sunday night~

Candy includes:

Verve Stamp Set - Harvest Blessings

Our Craft Lounge Stamp Set - For the Love of Birds

Spellbinders Impressabilities Paisley

EK Success - Trace a Tag Kit

Color Box Evergreen Pigment Ink Pad

ColorBok Metal Dots

Etcetera Adhesive Photo Collage Deeptones 2

EK Success Handmade Sticker Collage

Arctic Frog 6 x 6 Patterned Paper Pad

Button Ups Adhesive Buttons (Green and Yellow)

American Crafts Ribbon

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day and We Are Hop, Hop, Hoppin'!

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day and the Paper Romance team has some fun stuff in store for you today, so make sure you start at the beginning of the Hop with the Paper Romance Challenge Blog HERE. The Hop goes live at 7:00 AM CST today and closes on Saturday, January 29^th at 7:00 AM CST.  Comments left after that time are loved and appreciated, but to be eligible for Amy’s prize (read on!) you must complete the hop by Saturday morning.

If you came here from Cindy Haffner's Corner, you are in the right place! Cindy always amazes me with her eye for design! Amazing stuff!

Our Design Team Challenge for this week is “ANYTHING BUT A CARD.” My “Anything But a Card” project today is a treat bag made with Drink Lemonade by High Hopes.

I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and then colored in with Copics and Spica Glitter pens. I added Crystal Ice Glitter to the ice cubes. My designer paper is Lemonade by Basic Grey (go figure!)! :)

Amy is offering a $20 gift certificate to one hopper today that completes the hop, so be sure to leave a comment on all of the Design Team’s blogs to have a chance to win! Play along with us and you could win a $5 gift certificate to Paper Romance too!

Next up on the hop is Bonnie. You will love what she has made!

Thanks for all of your comments! I am looking to reach 200 followers by February 1st. I have some yummy blog candy to give away and would like to do that when I reach 200.  I only need 8 more! Click on the "Follow" button in my right sidebar. Have a great day and enjoy the rest of the hop!

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day! Get In Shape!

Cindy's challenge for us at Paper Romance today was to make a card of any shape (except the normal rectangle of course!).  I used one of my Spellbinders Nestabilities for my basic shape.

I used stamps from the Cute Companions Celebration set.  I love this set - it's got everything I need for birthday cards! I stamped the sentiment with Real Red ink. The little mouse and candle were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics.  I added Vanilla Ice Glitter to the candle.

Come play along! Make a card using any theme - just get in shape! You could win a $5 gift certificate to Paper Romance!

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day with Birthdays for Men!

This is for Andrea's challenge at Paper Romance today.  This week’s challenge is all about birthdays and the men in our life! Come play along! Make a birthday card for your husband, son, brother, uncle, teacher, co-worker..... Just gear it toward the masculine side! You could win a $5 gift certificate to Paper Romance!

I used Popcorn the Bear "Fishing" for my card today.  I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black (my go-to ink!) and then colored it in using Copic Markers. My designer paper is from The Green Stack by DCWV.  I added some crazy sewing, and all done!

Check out what the rest of the Paper Romance Design Team made today!

Cindy
Donna
Mary
Sandra
Ria

In the market for some new rubber or Spellbinders? Take a look at my $5 SALE. 

Joy #9 today is something that people either love or don't! For Christmas, I got my husband a Keurig Coffee maker. It brews one cup at a time using K-Cups. I am sure you saw ads during the holiday season, or perhaps you have one of your own.

In any case, I LOVE it! We don't drink a lot of coffee here, so brewing a whole pot seemed wasteful. This works so well for us! My daughter can choose a flavored coffee, my husband chooses Chai Tea, and I go for the hot cocoa.  One cup each and we are good for the day! And besides that, I purchased it on sale at WalMart and got a $30 gift card on the spot! A great deal for a great gift! 

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day and Sunny Days Ahead!

It's a SUNNY challenge at Paper Romance today. This week’s challenge is hosted by Sandra and called "You are my Sunshine!"  Create a love card for anyone and any occasion using the color YELLOW as your primary color. I don't know about you, but I am soooo done with Christmas cards! Hopefully this challenge will bring back the sun to many of the areas of the country that are so cold! Brrrr~

I made my card using the Cute Companions Celebration set. I think that set is adorable and has everything you need for a little sweet celebration!

Check out what the rest of the Paper Romance Design Team did HERE.

Come play along! You could win a $5 gift certificate to Paper Romance!

Today is Joy #4. I know you are probably going to wonder why I didn't post this earlier, but really, the JOYS are in no particular order. But I must say, this one is a GOOD one.  I have been blessed with two beautiful children, whom I love and adore. They are wonderful friends as well, and we have so much fun together. They bring immeasurable joy to my life!

Goofing around

Have a JOYFUL day!

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day! And the Snow is Falling.....on my PAPER!

I must be on a snowman kick! I love snowmen and think they are so cute -- as long as they are on paper and not in my yard! I live in a cold, snowy place, but really prefer warmer weather. So I am happy to make lots of snow cards - and let the snow stay there!

This is for Bonnie's challenge at Paper Romance today.  This week’s challenge is called "The Backwards Color Challenge!"  Are you tired of using red and green on all of your Christmas creations? Well, take a break and let's see those Christmas cards made from any color but red or green! Come play along! You could win a $5 gift certificate to Paper Romance!

I also made my card for the Splitcoast Ways To Use It Challenge: All That Glitters. I used Dapper Dan Snowman by High Hopes (available at Paper Romance). Glitter is on each snowdrift, the "O" on SNOW , my snowflakes, and I also used Spica Glitter pens all over Dapper Dan! My glitter is Crystal Ice. CLICK on the picture above for a close-up of the glitzy glitter! I made my snowdrifts by tearing three pieces of Whisper White cardstock and then brushing them with Brushable Glue.  I dipped each edge in the Crystal Ice Glitter and let them dry before attaching to the card base.

Check out what the rest of the Paper Romance Design Team did HERE.

Take a look at my $5 SALE.
Unity, Spellbinders, ODBD and Stampin' Up! today - who knows what tomorrow?
And for more fun......looking for last minute gifts in time for Christmas? Stocking Stuffers? Check out my AVON website with FREE shipping!  

Thank you for stopping by today!

 

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day! Up For Some Heavy Metal?

Crank it up and let's hear it! I mean, SEE it! :)

It's Paper Romance Challenge Day and it's my turn to host.  This week’s Challenge is all about Heavy Metal! Not the music though, just lots of metal products! Add eyelets, clips, hardware, washers...if it is metal..it's fair game! Play along and you could win a gift certificate to Paper Romance~

For my challenge card today I used Kraftin' Kimmie's Birthday Friends and High Hopes Got Cake? These little mice are ready to celebrate with a deliciously sparkly cake. I stamped them with Memento Black Tuxedo ink and then colored in using Copic Markers. I then used my Sakura Glue Pen and added some Sparkle N Sprinkle Bubble Gum Glitter and Crystal Ice Glitter to the cake.  Out came my favorite Spica Glitter Pens and I added some sparkle to their hats and the candle. Click on the photo below for a close-up!

My designer paper is from The Paper Studio's SWEET pack and has some sparkle of its own. My metal brads and frame are from Stampin' Up. Pink gems by Jolee's.

Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to check out the Paper Romance Challenge blog to see what the rest of the other PR gals have done with metal!  Play along and you might win a PR gift certificate!

And be sure to check out the DECEMBER 2010 HIGH HOPES RELEASE HERE!  Wow! What great images! 

Check out my $5 SALE.
Unity and Stampin' Up! today - who knows what tomorrow?
And for more fun......looking for last minute gifts in time for Christmas? Stocking Stuffers? Check out my AVON website - FREE shipping! 

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
ABC Challenge - jewels and gems
One Stitch At A Time - Old/New (hardware/stamps)

Cheer Up! It's Paper Romance Challenge Day!

It's Ria's Challenge Day over at Paper Romance and she has challenged us to make a card with a Winter theme.  I love this little snowman.  He is so cheery and dapper with his umbrella! Must be why he is called Dapper Dan Snowman!

I stamped my image from High Hopes (available at Paper Romance here) on watercolor paper with Charcoal VersaColor ink and then embossed with Midnight Madness Embossing Powder.  This fun designer paper is a super holiday collection from K & Co. called  I love all the different papers it has for every holiday!

Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to check out the Paper Romance Challenge blog to see what some of the other PR gals have done with winter!  Play along and you might win a PR gift certificate!

And be sure to check out the DECEMBER 2010 HIGH HOPES RELEASE HERE!  Wow! What great images!

I am also entering this card in these challenges:
Stampavie and More - Snow / Snowflakes
Crafty Pad - Snowflakes
Crafty Little Place - Anything Goes
Alphabet - E for Embossing
Woodware USA - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar  - Winter Snowflakes
Stamp and Create - 'Tis the Season

Stamps: Dapper Dan Snowman (High Hopes available at Paper Romance)

Paper: River Rock, Rose Romance (retired), watercolor, K & Co. Sleepy Tree DP

Ink: VersaColor Pinecone, Basic Grey, Old Olive, Purely Pomegranate (retired), Handsome Hunter, Green Galore, Real Red

Accessories: snowflake stickers, striped grosgrain ribbon, MS border punch, stick-on gems, sewing machine, Spellbinders die, Midnight Madness EP (Sparkle N Sprinkle)

Techniques: embossing, watercoloring

Are You Dragon? It's Paper Romance Challenge Day!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my USA friends!

Hope you aren't draggin' (or dragon!) after a wonderful meal! I am on my way to my father-in-law's memorial service in Arizona.  It will be a wonderful celebration of his life, with lots and lots of family. Hope your day is filled with blessings too!

Gavin' The Givin' Dragon is ready to give some gifts and blessings to someone! It's Cindy's Challenge Day over at Paper Romance and she has challenged us to use a tag on our cards.  I used a Sizzix tag, and embossed it with one of my Cuttlebug folders.  Gavin' is stamped with Memento Black Tuxedo ink and then colored in with Copics and Spica Glitter pens. 

  
I love this rainbow colored ric rac by Coat's and wanted to incorporate that (and some twisted embroidery thread) in my card.  My designer paper is from The Paper Studio. Be sure to check out the Paper Romance Challenge blog to see what some of the other PR gals have done with tags!  Play along and you might win a PR gift certificate!

A New Gig and It's Paper Romance Challenge Day!

Today Is Challenge Day at Paper Romance! And I am delighted to say that it is my first challenge as a new Design Team member!  I am honored to be part of such a talented group of stampers! My challenge for you today is to use "your favorite things" on your card.  One of my favorite things are giraffes, and I just love High Hopes' Stretch! I also love velvet ribbon and my Cuttlebug!

I stamped my image with Memento Black Tuxedo ink and then colored him in with Copics. I added a little Spica Glitter pen to his spots.  The designer paper is by Sassafras, and the leaves are a Sizzix die.

I hope you can play! You could be the winner of a $5.00 gift certificate to Paper Romance by playing along with us. Link your card on THIS POST by next Wednesday night!