A Kept Life: Paper Sweeties

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Kristi Schurr
Larissa Heskett
Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Nancy Penir

September Guest Designer: Jill Norwood

Have a great day!

Supplies Used: Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"

Stamps: Paper Sweeties The Splendor of Autumn

Sequins: Paper Sweeties

Pattern Paper: Crate Paper Pretty Party

Card Stock: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Certainly Celery

Dies: Serendipity Stamps Pumpkin, Paper Smooches Flag Tags, Cheery Lynn Carnival Border

Ribbon: 3/4" Soft Silk Ivory May Arts

Buttons

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Paper Sweeties August Inspiration Challenge #22 - Let's Celebrate

Hi and thanks for stopping by! Can you believe it's August already? Time flies when you're having fun! Summer's not over! There is still time to play - but you better make it count!! A new challenge starts today at Paper Sweeties! Another beautiful inspiration photo from Debbie, the owner and creator of Paper Sweeties. I can't wait to see what she made for this one - it's a dreamy birthday party in pastel shades of pink blue and green. I love playing along with the sketch challenge because I get to catch up with my friends, old and new on the Paper Sweeties Design Team. It's always a party with the alumni joining in!

I thought I'd try something different this time. I played around with this one for a while to get if just right. I stamped some balloons from the "Celebrate" set in soft pastel colors on white card stock. Next I die cut a few strings of pennants and border cut the edge to let some pattern paper peek through - what an easy way to add some extra color to a stamped design. Last I decked it out with some Paper Sweeties sequins - have you seen these yet? They are super shiny and shaped like flowers!!

Want to see more here's links to all the designers with projects today!

Char Cundy

Jeanne Jachna That's Me!

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Nancy Penir

AND ... introducing our August Guest Designer
+ newest Design Team contributor:
Larissa Heskett

AND ... our August Special Guest Designers:

Amy Linkletter

Lots and lots of inspiration here! Happy Hopping!!!

Supplies Used: Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"

Stamps: Paper Sweeties Celebrate, You Make Me Smile

Dies: Poppystamps Simple Banner, Paper Smooches Flag Tags

Twinery Twine Solid Blossom

Sequins: Paper Sweeties

Pattern Paper: My Mind's Eye Happy Day 6x6"

Card Stock: PTI White, Raspberry Fizz SU! Pretty In Pink

Memento Ink, Angel Pink, Summer Sky, Tuxedo Black, Dandelion
Border Punch EK Success Zig Zag Stitch

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Paper Sweeties July Inspiration Challenge #21 - 'Patriotic Prints'

Wow did July ever sneak up fast! I can't believe the 4th is this Friday! I'm looking forward to staying up late and watching the fireworks. My husband and son have both been working so hard it will be good to have them home so they can take a break. I hope the weather holds up for us too - it's been rainy for the past week here and puppy is not liking the wet grass - and forget the whole concept of having an umbrella held over her while she tries to find the perfect spot.

A new monthly challenge begins today at Paper Sweeties. Check out the inspiration photo! The pretty floral prints and patriotic colors are just perfect for summer.

I used two stamp sets to make my card - Happy Summer and Summer Fun! The flower tree is from Happy Summer and is super easy to embellish with a big button or gem in the center. The Summer Fun set features two labels and lots of sentiments. I used the plaid label to stamp a bit of trim on my sentiment banner, and I snuck a red stamped plaid label under the oval die cut.

I'm loving all the wood embellishments you can find at most craft stores today. This flower is from Little Yellow Bicycle and had a floral image on one side. I flipped it over and stamped a bird and the branches from the Happy Summer Set. I added lots of trims including some flower shaped sequins that I've only ever seen at Paper Sweeties. They have a fun patriotic mix that includes three colors of sequins for only $3.

Ready for more patriotic summer inspiration from Paper Sweeties? Hop along with the current and alumni design team every month. There is also a special guestie this month - Bethie Johnson! I hope you stop by and tell her hi!

Char Cundy

Jeanne Jachna (That's me!)

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Nancy Penir

July Guest Designer: Bethie Johnson

Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day! I hope you'll join us and linkup your designs at the Paper Sweeties Blog. You have a whole month to play and you might just win some stamp sets!

Supplies Used: Finished Size 4.5 x 6.25

Stamps: Paper Sweeties Summer Fun!, Happy Summer

Pattern Paper: Bo Bunny Anthem Collection 6x6"

Card Stock PTI Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy

Ink: Memento Love Letter, Danube Blue Versafine Onyx Black

Dies: Cheery Lynn French Pastry, Spellbinder Classic Ovals, Classic Scalloped Ovals, Nested Pennants

Twinery Maraschino Twine

Sequins Paper Sweeties

5/8" Organic Red Stripe Ribbon May Arts

Pin: Ribbon Reel

Buttons

Gem: Jolee's Boutique

Wood Flower Little Yellow Bicycle

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Paper Sweeties Inspiration #20 Princess Party

Thanks for stopping by and Welcome June! I think that means it's officially Summer! I know the calendar won't agree, but hey... the kids are out of school, the sun is shining, and the pool is officially OPEN! Sounds perfect right? Everything I expect Summer to be!

On the first of every month Paper Sweeties hosts a new challenge. The design team is joined by the alumni (previous dt members) to provide inspiration. It's a fun time seeing what everyone makes and there's always lots of pretty things to see! It's also a good way to add a few stamp sets to your collection if you're the lucky winner!! I really enjoy seeing what my old teamies are up to!

This month the theme is Princess Party. You can work with the photo or the colors - or yes, even both for your Princess Party project. I made a card featuring Emma as a pretty princess from head to toe. How do you like those little shoes with the bows? I added lots of bling - fit for princess royalty! Isn't she adorable?

Want to see more Princess Party inspiration? Here's a list of all the designers with projects today!

Char Cundy

Jeanne Jachna (that's me!)

May Guest Designer: Mynnette Kitchen

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Supplies Used: Finished Size 4.5 x 6.25"
Stamps: Paper Sweeties Emma, Shoes from "You Are Fabulous", "Dream A Little Dream"
Pattern Paper: Crate Paper "Fourteen" 6x6"
Card Stock: PTI Vintage Cream, White, Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst
Ink: Memento, Copic
Star Pin Basic Grey
Dies: Spellbinder Grand Scalloped Ovals, Petite Ovals, Nested Pennants
Border Punch: EK Success Double Embossed Dotted Lace
Lace: Simplicity
Fuchsia Mesh Ribbon May Arts
Star Embellishment: Paper Studio Hobby Lobby
Heart Gems: Recollections Michael's
Paper Flowers: Iloveroses.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Paper Sweeties May Inspiration Challenge #18 Cupcakes & Sprinkles

I'm having another day with lots of new stuff and - yep! three posts! So I hope you stick around a bit! A new challenge begins today at Paper Sweeties. This one is close to my heart because even though I'm no longer on the current DT for Paper Sweeties I still get to come back and play with my friends. All the DT alumni are always invited and it's a great chance for me to "catch up" and see what they've been up to!

Here's the inspiration photo for this time. What a great challenge to use some of the latest stamps that feature cup cakes and other sweets. I went back to a few older sets for mine. The tea party themed sets are some of my all time favorites. I dressed up Abigail with a paper pieced dress. I added lots of little embellishments too, some 1/4" satin ribbon for her sash, flower sequins (that I've only seen at Paper Sweeties), and a paper rose on her hat. That berry cake she's holding looks scrumptious too! The details really go a long way
when you're working with these sweet doll images.

Ready to see more Paper Sweeties designs from the design team old and new? Just click on their names here.

Char Cundy

Jeanne Jachna (That's Me!)

May Guest Designer: Mynnette Kitchen

Now it's your turn. You can link up your Paper Sweeties designs here and who knows? You might just win some new stamps! Have a great day!!

Supplies Used: Finished Size 4.5 x 6.25"
Stamps: Paper Sweeties Jelly Bean Time, I'm Having A Tea Party, Enjoy Your Day, Abigail
Pattern Paper: Crate Paper Party Day & Maggie Holmes 6x6"
Card Stock: PTI Hibiscus Burst, White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinder Labels 17, Nested Lacey Pennants
Misc.: Button, Gems
Sequin: Paper Sweeties
Ribbon 1/4" Fuchsia Ric Rac, 5/8" Sheer Ruffle Edge Pink, Ivory Button Twine May Arts, 1/4" Emerald Satin Offray

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Paper Sweeties April Inspiration Challenge #18 - Sweet Treats

Happy April and Welcome SPRING!! It's the beginning of a new month. That means a new challenge starts today at Paper Sweeties. Yep! You get a whole month to play! We love seeing the projects you create with your Paper Sweeties stamps, and who knows? You might just win a few more sets to play with! Just link up your projects here! There are always lots of projects to see for the challenges because the current design team as well as the alumni all make projects. For me it's a chance to reconnect with friends and see what they've been up to.

Look at this great inspiration photo this month! Did you know that Paper Sweeties has paper straws in their inventory? They're not just for drinking from! I added a few to my card below! To get them nice and flat I placed them between the plates for my die cut machine and ran them through. Success! Super flat and ready to glue in place. Paper Sweeties also recently added sequins to the store. They're not your usual sequins. These sequins are very shiny and flower shaped. They are a little thicker than regular sequins and stand up a little higher too. You can see them better in the close up at the top of the page.

Want to see more projects? Here's a list of all the designers with projects for the latest challenge.

Char Cundy

Jeanne Jachna