Paper Pretties Color Challenge PWC160

Hi blog friends. Thanks for joining us today at Paper Pretties for our color challenge using red, orange, yellow and a neutral color. I used adorable "Pirate Cooper" and had this wonderful designer paper by Sandy Lion called Treasure Map. It has the perfect colors for this challenge.

Please go to Paper Pretties blog and play along with us. We would love to see your creations.


Card Recipe:

Stamps: Pirate Cooper
Ink: So Saffron, Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Tea Dye
Paper: Early Espresso, Real Red, X-Press It Blending paper, Sandy Lion designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Brown and Red Grosgrain ribbon, Brown brads and Pirate Brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

As this is my last post as a guest designer for Paper Pretties, I want to thank Heather for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be a part of Paper Pretties most talented design team. I also want to thank Frances Byrne our amazing design team coordinator for all of her hard work and her ability to make me feel so welcome and keep everything so organized. You're the best Frances.

Have a beautiful day.
Hugs,
Deb

Paper Pretties White on White Challenge PWC159

Good morning beautiful blog friends. I am so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for the Paper Pretties White on White Challenge. This was a difficult challenge for me because I just love all colors, but I gave it a try and I hope you like it. We would love it if you played along with us. Go to Paper Pretties for all the details.

I used "Ballerina Sophia" and colored her with Copic Markers and cut her out using Beaded Oval Nestabilities. The designer paper is from Bazzill's wedding paper.




Card Recipe

Stamps: Ballerina Sophia
Ink: Pink Pirouette and Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Stampers Sampler White, Bazzill Wedding Paper, X-Press It Blending paper,
Accessories: Copic Markers, Beaded Oval Nestabilities, Prima Fairy Tale Roses, Kaiser Kraft White Pearls, Stampin Up ribbon, Martha Stewart edge punch, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you again for visiting and have a blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Paper Pretties Single Layer Challenge

Good morning everyone.

For our Single Layer Card Challenge over at Paper Pretties I made this using "Beary Best Friend Cooper". He is such a sweet little guy.
This was quite a challenge for me. I can't remember the last time I made a single layer card. I wanted to add dimension so I used a background stamp and laid my Labels Ten Nestabilities on top of the image and sponged around it. Hope you like it.


Card Recipe

Stamp: Big Bear Hug Cooper, Flannel Background Stamp
Ink. Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Georgia Pacific Whitd
Accessories: Copic Markers, Stampin Up Watercolor Crayons,Labels Ten Nestibilities, Scallop border punch

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Blog Hop, Simple Pleasures

Please forgive my very late post. I was in the middle of posting yesterday when a tree fell in our yard and took out all of our power. UGH!! We are finally up and running so here is my post.

Hi everyone and welcome to Paper Pretties Blog Hop.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 8th June, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 8th June.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Card recipe:

Stamps: Life's Treasures Sophia, The Shape of Things
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Copic X-Press Blending, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Copic Markers, Scallop Edge punch, Daffodil Delight ribbon, Buttons, Cloud Stencil

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful night.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek "Sophia"

Hello Blog friends,

Here is another Sneak Peek of one of the new June releases from Paper Pretties. I love little Sophia and here she is having fun at the beach.

I have a little bag of sand and these tiny real sea shells and thought that they would add just the right touch on my card. Hope you like it.



Card Recipe

Stamps: Sophia at the Beach
Ink: Bashful Blue, Soft Sky, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Georgia Pacific White, Scraps from my designer paper stash
Accessories: Copic Markers, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Marina Mist Satin ribbon, sand and tiny sea shells, Star fish charm, Cloud Stencil, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek "Birhtday Fairy"

Hi everyone. Thank you fro stopping by today.

Here is a sneak peek of one of the new June releases from Paper Pretties. This little cutie is called "Birthday Fairy" She is perfect for that special little girl in your life and she makes me smile. :D



Card Recipe

Stamps: Birthday Fairy
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, So Saffron
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink, Georgia Pacific White, Stampin Up designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Fleur Dis Les, Classic Circle and Lacy Circle Nestabilities, Light Pink and Dark Pink grosgrain and Green satin ribbons, Swarovski Crystals, All a Fleur Fiskars punch.

Have a Blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sketch challenge

Good morning blog friends. Today we are having a sketch challenge over at Paper Pretties and we would love it if you played along. Head over to Paper Pretties Blog for all of the information and show us your beautiful creations. We can't wait to see your work.



For my card I used Bath Time Cooper. Isn't he adorable? This little guy just makes me smile. :D

Card Recipe

Stamps: Bath Time Cooper
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Bashful Blue
Paper: Cajun Craze, Buckaroo Blue, X-Press it Copic paper and Still Fishing designer paper from Sweetwater.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Stardust Gel Pen, Bubbles Cuttlebug embossing folder, Terracotta Tile satin ribbon, Classic Circle and Lables 1 Nestabilities. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. Have a blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Enjoy the Ride

Hello blog friends, I hope you are all well and safe from all the storms that we have been having.
It has been such a rough spring for so many.

Welcome to Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge PWC155.
June is fast approching and this precious image "Tire Swing Cooper" from Paperpretties captures some summer fun. How many of us had a tire swing when we were young? Oh the care free days of childhood. I hope this card brings back some wonderful memories for you.

Card recipe.

Stamps: Tire Swing Cooper
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Bashful Blue
Paper: Buckaroo Blue, Early Espresso, Real Red and Georgia Pacific White. Designer paper is a scrap I had in my stash. Sorry I don't know who makes it.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Classic Rectangle and Oval Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Wood Grain embossing folder. Real Red and Early Espresso ribbons, Red brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. You're the best.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Dream Today

Good Wednesday morning blog friends. I am so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for Paper Pretties Wednesday's Flower Challenge. I used Dream Quotes Stamp Set to make this for my dear friend's daughter who is graduating from nursing school. Congratulations Emily, I am so proud of you.

I just love this designer paper from Graphic 45. It is called "Le Romantique" and I thought that it would be perfect for today's flower challenge and I the colors are so lovely.

Now for the punched layer. I found this wonderful tutorial from Becca Feeken. Pleas visit her blog Amazing Paper Grace to see how make a "Perfect Punched Border Frame" with a straight border punch. Becca is a very kind lady who is so willing to share her amazing talent as an artist. Please take time to visit her and say hi.

For this card I used Fleur de Lis border punch by EK Success. It was easy and her tutorial is very good. I wanted to layer the punched piece to make it pop so it adhered it to a piece of Peach Parfait with removable tape and just cut around it with scissors. When I was sure that I liked how it looked it adhered it with permanent adhesive.


Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream Quotes
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Always Artichoke, Peach Parfait, Whisper White.
Accessories: Fleur de Lis border punch by EK Success, Labels 4 Nestabilities, Champagne Pearls from Kaiser Kraft, Willow organdy and satin ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I love hearing from you. Have a great day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Blog Hop Today!

Good Morning everyone. Welcome to the HOP!! So glad that you were able to make it today.

Today's card is filled with texture for our Texture Challenge. I used this wonderful textured designer paper called Windsor from s.e.i. I love the mirrored gold in it and I brought it out by layering the Lacey Circle Nestability with the sentiment from Dream stamp set on top of a piece of mirrored gold cardstock. I wove some 1/8 inch Early Espresso ribbon through the openings around the circle. The punch in the lower corner is the Scallop Trim border punch from Stampin Up. I layered Early Espresso on top of a metallic gold ribbon and added a gold key brad to go along with the treasure theme.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream
Ink: Early Espresso, Distressed Ink Tea Dye
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Mirrored Gold, Crumb Cake and s.e.i. Windsor designer paper.
Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch, Classic Circle and Lacey Circles Nestabilities. Metallic Gold and Early Espresso ribbons, Stampin Dimensionals.

Have some fun grab your favorite beverage and hop along with us. We can't wait to show you all of our beautiful creations, so pleas leave some love at each designer's blog.

• Paper Pretties Blog http://www.paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
• Amber http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Agnieszka http://www.radosnyczas.blogspot.com
• Chris http://www.easilyamused-chrisv.blogspot.com/
• Debra http://stampvanwinkle.blogspot.com/
• Dominique http://mephisto-domi.blogspot.com/search/label/DT%20Paper%20Pretties
• Frances http://stampowl.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Jacquie http://javablustamper.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Jennifer http://glitterinmyhair.blogspot.com/search/label/paper%20pretties
• Jessica http://iembellish.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Kristine http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com/search/label /paperpretties
• Taylor http://taylorusry.blogspot.com
• Heather http://inkonmyear.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Hope for Tomorrow

Hello everyone, so glad that you stopped by today.

I used Dream stamp set from Paper Pretties for my card today. I wanted a simple but classy card so I used Spellbinders Beaded Oval Nestabilities and Classic Oval Nestabilities. The punch is Flowers & Flourishes from EK Success. I thought it added a nice touch to the card. I also layered Rich Razzleberry ribbon on top of Old Olive ribbon.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Cottage Wall designer paper.
Accessories: Beaded Oval and Classic Oval Spellbinders Nestibilities, Flowers & Flourishes border punch, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Old Olive eyelets and Rich Razzleberry brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Thank you for visiting today I love hearing from you.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

conGRADulations

Good Sunday morning and Happy Mother's Day to all you mama's out there. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Even though today is Mother's day I was asked to make a graduation card for our sneak peek. This card uses the Graduation Lily image from Paper Pretties. She was so much fun to color.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Graduation Lily
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen, Tea Dye.
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue and Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens,Classic and Scallop Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Cuttlebug Argyle Folder, Stampin Dimensionals.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Fllutter Your Wings

Hello Blog friends. I am so excited to be a guest designer for Paper Pretties for May and June.
I am posting a little late for our Wednesday Sketch Challenge May 4th. I am so sorry about that. I have been down with a bad migraine and missed my Wed. post. Not Good! I am feeling better today though and am very happy to be among the living. :)

I used the adorable Flutterby image for my card and added two little die cut butterflies on each side.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Flutterby
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Georgia Pacific White, Ice Cream Palor designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestabilities. Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder, Stampin Dimensionals.


This week being the first Wednesday of the month we have a sketch challenge for you, hope you enjoy it.

We would love it if you play along with us. You have until next Tuesday May 10th.


One random lucky participant this week will win the set "Wade E Bug". You do not need to use Paper Pretties stamps in order to play along, but if you do, you will get a bonus entry into the drawing! Please be sure to mention our challenge and link back to the Paper Pretties blog in your project posting. When uploading to SCS or PCP please use keyword PWC152. Please be sure to link up your project at the bottom of this post on our blog!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you have a great night.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Need a Cuddle?

I wanted to play along with some challenges today and I came up with this card. The layout is this weeks Splitcoast Sketch Challenge, SC316 and I paired it with this weeks Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge, PWC137, using paper piecing on your image. The image I chose is Cuddle Me Sophia. Isn't she sweet? She also is available as a digi stamp.

I love little Sophia and since it is so cold outside it thought you all could use a little cuddle. :)


Here is a side view of my card so you can see the layers and how I finished the inside.
I have started decorating inside my cards because my husband told me that my cards were so nice but the insides were boring and he was right. So from now on, even if it is just simple, I am adding some fun to the inside of my cards. Thanks sweetie.

Card Recipe
Stamp: Cuddle Me Sophia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Brocade Blue, Georgia Pacific White, Retired Stampin Up designer paper, Doodle Bug designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, E0000, E00, E30, E31, E34, E41, E43, E44, B0000, B32, B21. Lt. Rain Satin Ribbon from Papertrey Ink. Martha Stewart Scallop Heart border punch, Scallop Edge Framabilities, Heart Block CuttleBug embossing folder, Making Memories Heart eyelet. Stampin dimensionsals.

Thank you for stopping by. Stay warm!!

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

So Fun

Hello everyone, Today's card celebrates childhood fun. Over the Thanksgiving holiday we spent time with friends and played "Pin theTail on the Donkey" with their two little boys. We all had a blast together, then when I got home I found this adorable digi image form Paper Pretties and couldn't resist it.
I would imagine that a donkey would need a few band-aids after a fun game of Pin the Tale on the Donkey. :)
This fun little guy is 'Desmond Donkey' and he is just perfect for a thank you note to our friends.
So Michael and Gabriel this is for you. Love you and miss you a lot.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Desmond Donkey, So Very
Ink: Bashful Blue
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Brilliant Blue, Garden Green, Adorn it Bug-a-boo DP.
Accessories: Copic Markers W0, W1, W3. W5, W7, E0000, E00, E01, Y11, Y15, Y17, YR15, YG23, YG67. Brilliant Blue Ribbon, Green Glitter, O' So Sticky Tape, Primary color Buttons, Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

I'm Sorry

Hello everyone. This is a card that I made for my dear friend's birthday that I forgot. UGH!!! I hate when I do that. Anyway, this image is from Paper Pretties. Isn't it cute. :) I just couldn't resist it.

Card Recipe:
Stamp: Horsin' Around from Paperpretties
Ink: Memento Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Lovely Lilac, Georgia Pacific White, Wood grain designer paper form Imanginsce and Plaid designer paper. ( sorry don't know who makes it.)
Accessories: Copic Markers, Paisley Cuttlebug folder, Chocolate Chip ribbon, Lavender and Yellow Stickles, Classic and Scallop Oval Nestablilities, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Look Out World

Hello everyone, After a long weekend being with my family and spending time in my happy place, I have some treasures to show you.
This card was created for the Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge. Since school is starting this week for many of us I thought that I would celebrate that. I used 'Look Out World Cooper' stamp from Paper Pretties and colored it with my Copic Markers. I know that I tend to use a lot of different colors for an image but I just can't help it, there are just never enough colors for me. :) I hope you like it.

Card Recipe:
Stamp: Look Out World Copper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Really Rust, Cajun Craze, Georgia Pacific White, Bug-A-Boo designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, C1, C3, C7, E0000, E000, E01, E07, E08, E15, E17, E19, E30, E31, Y0000, Y00, Y13, Y15, Y17, B21, B24, B26, Go7, and G12. Star, Rectangle and Long Rectangle Nesties. Summer Sunrise Ribbon from Papertrey Ink. Yellow brads, Distress Stickles Antique Linen for the ground. Gelly Roll Black Glaze Pen, Spica Glitter Pens and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I really appreciate it.

Blessings,

Deb

Little Book Worm

He everyone. I made this card for the Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge "Back to School"
The image is called " Story Time". Isn't she sweet? I just love the stamps. Stop by their blog and play along. Please checkout their store if you haven't yet here.


Card Recipe:
Stamps: Story Time
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Basic Black, Georgia Pacific White, Summer Sun, Carolees Creations "Lined Chalkboard"DP and Reminisce Making the Grade "Pencil This In"
Accessories: Copic Markers, Paper Flowers, Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Whit Embossing Powder, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for visiting, it means so much to me that you took the time to do so. Leave a comment if you would like.

Have a blessed day.
Deb

Special Delivery

Hi everyone. I am so excited to share this card with you. This is this weeks"Wednesday Challenge." We are suppose to use summer as our inspiration. Stop by the Paper Pretties Blog and play along.
I just love Paper Pretties stamps. Such precious childhood memories come to mind when I see their images.
What is a summer without catching a frog or two and a little red wagon. This set captures a little boy's summer fun.

I used Copic Markers to color my image and sponged it with Crumb Cake and Soft Sky while it was still in the Nestability die. I also added a little sparkle with Spica glitter pens on the buttons and frog. The image is "Pulling for You" by Paper Pretties. The card stock is Stampin Up's Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, and Baja Breeze. My image is stamped on Georgia Pacific White and the designer paper is Making Memories "Pitter Patter". One of my favorite ribbons' is from Papertrey Ink. They have beautiful satin ribbon and this is called Pure Poppy. If you haven't checked out theses wonderful stores please do. You won't be disappointed.

Thank you all for visiting my blog today and taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate hearing from you. Have a blessed day.

Wade E. Bug

Hello everyone. I am so excited, I just received my Paper Pretties stamps and this adorable little bug was in the mix. I had to play right away, so here is my card for the Paper Pretties Wedensday Challenge. I hope that you like it. I would love to hear from you.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Show Off by Paper Pretties, Sentiment by Papertrey Ink, Fly Away
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen,
Paper: Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Grey DP
Accessories: Copic Markers, Button, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a great day.