Welcome to the Hop!!

It is FINALLY time for another My Favorite Things blog hop, and I am SUPER excited about this month's release!! On top of 4 FABULOUS sets, we are releasing several new accessories that are to DIE for!! If you want more info on what is being released, check out this thread!!

Today's hop started at Kim's blog, so if you haven't been there..you need to go back!! Now, if you are here, you should have come from Jody's blog, where I am SURE she had something fabulous for you to see!! After you leave here, you will need to go to Frances' blog, but don't leave yet..you haven't even seen my cards, LOL!!

Okay, all kidding aside...the first set I am using today is the new Stephanie Fizer set, Owls and Blue Bells. As you can see, my bluebells are orange, but I decided long ago that when stamping, animals and flowers can be whatever color I want them to be, and I am sticking to it!! I started by stamping my image on an MFT Perfect Panel and then I colored it in with my Copic markers. The sentiment was stamped the same way, then punched out with my middle sized oval punch. I then layered it on my circles(all SU punches), in Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, and Chocolate Chip. The DP is from the Hawaiian Papaya DSP. The ribbons are all from SU as well, but the spiral clip is by Creative Express.

For my next card, I used the second new Stephanie Fizer set, Snuggle Bunnies. I stamped my bunnies on an MFT Perfect Panel and then colored them in with my Copic markers...see pink bunnies..CA-UTE!! My sentiment was added to it as well, and then I layered it with Pink Pirouette and So Saffron. I added some DP from the Delicate Dots and Pink Pirouette Patterns DSP from SU. Bot ribbons are from SU and the spiral clip is from Creative Express. My Scallops were made with the SU Scalloped Edge punch. Aren't they sweet!!

Okay, that is it for me for now!! Now, off to Frances' Blog to see what fabulousness she has cooked up for you-what do you want to bet there are a few owls flying around there??!!

A New Flopsey!!

Here we are at day two of the My Favorite Things release teasers!! For you today, I have a card using the soon to be released Birthday Flopsey. Seriously, I couldn't love this little bunny more if I tried..his big ol ears sucker me in every time!! For my card today, I also used some of the NEW Chocolate Kiss Paper...yummmy!!! It will be released this week, along with a few other new embellishments and accessories that are to die for!! The party happens in the My Favorite Things member forum on Wednesday, May 6th from 8pm to 10pm EST. There are lots of release night specials too, so you wanna make sure you are there to take advantage of them. Kim has all the details lined out for you here, so if you want more info on the release, what's being released, and all the specials...check out this thread!!

Onto my card!! For my card today, I started by stamping my Flopsey on an MFT Perfect Panel. He was then colored with my copics, cut out using the out of the box technique, and then layered with Regal Rose from SU, and Dark Chocolate from PTI(I know, I fell off the SU only CS wagon and bought a BUNCH of their colors...oiy). The chocolate and light pink ribbons are both from the new MFT Chocolate Kiss Ribbon Nest!! The DP's are both from the Chocolate Kiss 6x6 Paper Pack...seriously, these papers are GORGEOUS!! I added some silver brads, a spiral clip, did a ton of piercing, and my sentiment panel and it was done(the sentiment was punched with my SU oval punches and the Rose grosgrain under the chocolate satin ribbon is from SU)!!

Well, that is it for me now!! Wanna see more peeks..come back tonight at 10pmEST when this months blog hop will start!! Also, check out this gallery on SCS for more peeks of the 4 new sets!! Thanks and have a great day!!

Who's That Girl Monday-and a TEASER!!

Hello, everyone! It is time for another My Favorite Thing release and this month there are four sets that are TO DIE FOR!! I had so much fun creating with these sets that I stamped until the wee hours of the morning last night...I am exhausted today but it was so worth it!! For my peek today, I decided to also play in the Who's That Girl Monday Challenge. This week Joanne and Christina have a challenge I(and they) think you'll love! (these are their words exactly, why rewrite perfection right!!) Why, you ask? Well, because it's a wild card -- YOU get to choose and use your favorite Who's That Girl set! The challenge, however, is this: Use the MFT Colors (black, pink, and white)!Use keyword MFTWTG33 when uploading. Upload your creations by midnight Wednesday, 5/6 for a chance to win a $5 gift certificate to My Favorite Things!

Since we could chose our favorite, I decided on my NEW favorite, Girl's Day In. I am LOVING this set, seriously!! For my card, I used this past Friday's Weekend Sketch Challenge. I paper pieced the chair with some SU DSP(seriously, can't remember the name of it and I am no where near a catalog...don't worry, one of my lovely friends will tell me, lol!!). The rest of the image was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel and then colored with my Copics. After coloring, I added some Crystal Effects to the wine glass to make it shiny!! I used more of the DSP in the background and layered it with Regal Rose and Basic Black. The ribbon is also from MFT, and the brads are from SU. Isn't she lovely!!
Well, that is it for me now!! If you wanna see more creations for this challenge, here is the link to the MFTWTG33 Gallery!!
Here is some more news that you NEED TO KNOW!!
Also, we are changing our Guest Designer Contest to the One-Click Contest, and know you'll be pleased!Each month, the new contest will be announced on the Sat prior to our Wed release (May 6th for this upcoming release).Projects will be created and uploaded before Tuesday, May 5th at 11pm EST, using keyword MFTOCC0509.Projects must feature the use of some MFT stamps or products, but not limited strictly to MFT stamps or products.The winner will be announced DURING our release party on May 6th sometime between 8-10pm EST.The winner will receive the FULL One-Click Collection of the unreleased sets for FREE! A value of $51.90 for May!This month's theme is Girls Day In, in celebration of all the woman we love, and all the women who deserve to feel pampered and beautiful!I think this theme will leave the possibilities wide open to see what you fabulous stampers create!Be sure to link back your creations to this thread so we can ooh and aah and be inspired!

LPS Monday: Flowers for Julia!

Today(well it isn't today, but the party is) is Julia's, owner of the Little Paper Shop, birthday, so we are having a hop to celebrate!! Happy Happy Birthday Julia!! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to work with you all...hope your day is fabulous!! The hop started at Jessica's blog, so if you are just getting here, head back there to get started. When you get here, you should have come from Bonnie's blog!! Also, since today is Monday, that means it is time for another Little Paper Shop blog challenge as well!! Here are all the details!!

April showers bring May flowers, right? That's what I think! So this week's LPS Monday challenge is to simply use ANY LPS stamp set (if you have one, if not, any stamp will do) and incorporate FLOWERS on your card.One lucky winner will be chosen randomly to win a FREE digital image from the Little Paper Shop! All you have to do is leave a comment on today's post(on the Little Paper Shop Blog) telling us you've played along and you'll be entered to win!When you upload your creation to SCS or PCP, be sure to use keyword LPSC14. Thanks for playing and think Spring with this Fresh floral challenge! Can't wait to see what you come up with!


Okay, onto the fun stuff!! For my card today, I used my FAVORITE Digi Image, Katie Swing, along with the new set, Growing Old. I know that the set is supposed to be used with the "older" images, but I just love mixing them up with these cute little girlie images!! My color combo is Rose Red, So Saffron, and Old Olive. I was inspired to use these colors by my SU DSP, Junior Varsity. The ribbons are both from SU, the flowers are from Michael's, and the dew drops are by Robins Nest. I colored my image with my Copic markers. I also used Taylor's Cupcake Sketch from this past Friday.


Well, that is it for me now, next stop on the hop is Allison, so head on out to her blog!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Welcome to the Hop!!

We at Paper Pretties are SO EXCITED today!! Not only are we introducing a BRAND new set by none other than our own Prettie Girl, Danielle Lounds, but we are having an EXTRA SPECIAL party! Today is Christie's, the owner and operator of Paper Pretties, birthday!! Please join us at the party tonight to wish her a VERY happy birthday!! The festivities start at 7pmCST, so be there or be square!! Also, be sure to follow all the links to the hop, there is a chance to win this set along the way!!

Today's HOP started at Christie's blog, so be sure to go there to get started(and to leave her some birthday love, Happy Birthday Momma, we luv ya!!)!! In today's hop, we are introducing a new line of stamps at the Paper Pretties family, Fat Cat Stamps. They are designed by our very own Prettie Girl, Danielle, and are FABULOUS!! Her first set that we are featuring today is called Home Sweet Home...and for anyone that has moved, knows someone that is moving, or is getting ready to move this is the set for you!! It is full of fabulous images and sentiments that are sure to cover any sort of moving occasion you may have. For my card today, I used this super cute house. It was stamped on Gina K. White and then colored with my Copic markers. I then layered it with Brocade Blue and Garden Green. My sentiment was punched out using SU punches. The DP is from the retired SU Muirfield DSP, and the ribbon and brads are from SU as well.

Okay, that is it for me now!! Your next stop on the hop is Julie's Blog!! Be sure to go all the way to the end at Danielle's blog, where you can not only congratulate her on her new set but get entered to win it for FREE!!

Prettie Peeks- Lady Liberty Sophia

So, have you been enjoying the peeks so far?? Me too!! Today' peek is another one of the new Sophias being released this week, Lady Liberty Sophia!! Isn't she AMAZING??!!! I am a HUGE fan of the Sophia stamps, and this is one of my favorites, not only because it is beautifully drawn, but for what it represents to our country! Before we talk more about the card, lets get through all the NEED TO KNOW info!!

Stampin In Your Jammies Party!:

On Friday May 1st Paper Pretties will be having their monthly Stampin In Your Jammies party!! The party starts at 6pm CDT and will last until 9pm. We will be issuing a challenge every hour so be sure to come and play along!! Besides the challenges, chatter, and all around fun, we will also be releasing Hola Chica, TWO new Sophias, re-releasing Rainy Day Friend in RUBBAH, and we will have a BRAND new set from a BRAND new artist!! Sneak peeks start on Wednesday April 29th!! Hope to see you there!!

Cutie Pie Contest:

It is time for another Cutie Pie contest!! You have until Thursday April 30th at 8pmCDT to get your entries uploaded to the Cutie Pie gallery at the Paper Pretties website. The winner will not only get to call themselves a Cutie Pie, but they will also receive all the new release stamps!! Good Luck!!

Blog Hop:

Tomorrow(Friday, May 1st) starting at Christie's blog at 6amEST, we will be having a SPECIAL release day blog hop celebrating our new artist, and fellow Prettie Girl, Danielle's first new set!! It is FABULOUS, so you won't want to miss out!!

Okay, on to my card!! For today's card, I used Jen Del Muro's Sketch For You To Try from two Saturday's ago(almost two, but you get the picture, right). I started by stamping my Sophia on Gina K. White and then coloring her in with my Copics. I then cut her, and her layers out with my Cuttlebug and Oval Nestabilities. The DP's are all from SU, along with the cardstock(Riding Hood Red, Bayou Blue, and Kraft). I used my oval punches to cut out the sentiment. All my embellishments are from SU as well.

That is it for me now! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

My Favorite Sketch

I know it is no secret, but I LOVE sketch challenges!! With the way I have been having to stamp here lately, I save all my favorite sketches, print them out, and use them for the whole week...so fun!! It is the BEST way to start a card in my opinion!! My favorite sketch, is the My Favorite Things sketches every Thursday...Cindy and Frances do an amazing job of coming up with fun and fresh layouts!! This week, Cindy came up with a long sketch for us to use. Wanna play along? Just use the sketch shown in this post at SCS, and upload your card to the gallery by noon on the 6th to be in the running to win a $5 store gift certificate. Be sure to use the keyword MFTSC79 when uploading too!! For my card, I used one of my favorite new Flopsey's, Tea With Flopsey. I stamped him on a MFT Perfect Panel with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and then colored him in with my Copics. The DP is from the Hawaiian Papaya and Pink Pirouette DSP's from SU. I stamped the leaves with both Kiwi Kiss and Certainly Celery. Those are two of the cardstock colors I used, as well as Pink Pirouette. All my embellishments and punches are from SU. Well, that is it for me now!! I will be back later with another Prettie Peek for you!!

Prettie Wednesday- Let the Peeks Begin!!

Hey everyone, Welcome to Prettie Wednesday!! Not only is it Prettie Wednesday, but it is also DAY ONE of our Release Party Peeks!!YAYY!! We have some SUPER fun stuff this month that you are NOT going to want to miss out on!! First thing's first, here are all the NEED TO KNOW details!!

On Friday May 1st Paper Pretties will be having their monthly Stampin In Your Jammies party!! The party starts at 6pm CDT and will last until 9pm. We will be issuing a challenge every hour so be sure to come and play along!! Besides the challenges, chatter, and all around fun, we will also be releasing Hola Chica, TWO new Sophias, re-releasing Rainy Day Friend in RUBBAH, and we will have a BRAND new set from a BRAND new artist!! Sneak peeks start on Wednesday April 29th!! Hope to see you there!!

Good Luck!!
Cutie Pie Contest!!!
It is time for another Cutie Pie contest!! You have until Thursday April 30th at 8pmCDT to get your entries uploaded to the Cutie Pie gallery at the Paper Pretties website. The winner will not only get to call themselves a Cutie Pie, but they will also receive all the new release stamps!!


Okay, now that that is out of the way, onto the fun new stamps!! For today's challenge, Danielle challenged the Prettie Girls to make a card that was not a standard A2 sized card...meaning not a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card. I didn't get as creative as some of my other Pretties, but I did do a 5 1/4in square card. My main image is one of THREE Sophias we will be releasing called Canadian Sophia(or Canuck Sophia)!! I stamped her on Gina K. White and then colored her in with my Copic markers. She was then cut out and embossed using my Cuttlebug and Rectangle Nestabilities. The DP's are both from SU, and are part of the Riding Hood Red and Chocolate Chip Patterns DSP. Those are also the colors of my cardstock. I added a sentiment panel at the bottom using my medium sized oval punch, scalloped oval punch, and for the sentiment I cut it with my paper cutter and then rounded the corners using my oval punch as well. The brads and ribbon are all from SU, and the spiral clips are from Creative Express(bought by Jackie for me at her local scrapbook store)! Be sure to blurf around and check out what GORGEOUSness my girls have created!! Sorry for the late post, it has been a long week already!! Thanks for stopping by, and I will be back tomorrow with some more peeks!!
Charmaine Ikach
Christi Thorsen
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse
Danielle Lounds

TSG Peeks-Day Three!!

Today is day three of this month's There She Goes sneak peeks! Tomorrow(Thursday), Jessica will have the FULL sets shown on her blog, and then we will have our release party that evening!! Yayy, I can't wait!! SO, have you been enjoying the releases so far?? I sure hope so!! Today's set is called Happy Day, and if you would like to be eligible to win this set, be sure to leave a comment on all the Trendsetters blogs for their Happy Day post, and then go to Jessica's blog and enter your name in the Mr. Linky box!! Easy Peasy!!

For my card, I decided to use the large scene image that comes in the set. My sketch is this past Friday's Weekend Sketch Challenge. I started by stamping my scene on Gina K. White with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I then colored the scene in with my Copics. My clouds were stamped separately and cut out...ya, I know I am crazy!! The Dp is from the SU Delicate Dots free SAB pack. I paired it with Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, and So Saffron Card stock and embellishments. My sentiment panel was made with all SU punches. Isn't it CUTE!! I am LOVING this set!!!(when do I NOT say that though, seriously??). Okay, that is it for me for now, thanks again for stopping by and have fun on the hop!! Now, off to Joanne's Blog you go!!

Jessica

Angela
Becky
Christi
Faith

Holly

Jen Tapler (Guest Designer)
Jessie- that's me!!

Joanne
Jodi
Julie

Maki

Silke

There She Goes Day Two...an Alphabet Set For YOU!!

Here we are at day two of this month's There She Goes release, and I am still excited, how about you??!! Today we are previewing the second set of this release, AtoZ and 123. Want a chance to win this set? Comment on all of the Trendsetter's Blogs on their AtoZ sneak peek post, come back here and add your name to the Mister Linky. You do not have to have a blog to play along, you can also use the URL of your favorite online craft gallery! As with yesterday, the hop started at Jessica's blog, so head back there to get started!!

I have to admit, when I saw this set from There She Goes, I was a little scared. You see, alphabet sets and I don't get along. Even if they are FABULOUS!! This new TSG AtoZ set is exactly that, FABULOUS, but I just have the hardest time working with them. I sat and thought and though about what to do, and started several cards that ended up in the trash. Finally, I had to get up and walk away from my table. All of a sudden, I remembered this paper cube that I have had for 7yrs, yep SEVEN...and I knew exactly what I wanted to do!! I took the cube(which I know people are going to ask and no, I have no clue where it came from or where to buy one. I bought mine off a fellow SU demonstrator and I have no clue where she got them, sorry) and stamped my letters on the outside of it. I placed the letters side by side on the grid line block and used Riding Hood Red, Ballet Blue, Wild Wasabi, and Pumpkin Pie ink on them. I then tied a bow with Riding Hood Red ribbon and made a small card to go along with it. The DP is from K&Co. Hopscotch stack. I think this would make an adorable and very easy teacher gift, don't you?

Okay, that is it for me now....off to Joanne's blog!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Jessica

Angela

Becky

Christi

Faith

Holly

Jen Tapler (Guest Desinger)

Jessie-that's me!!

Joanne

Jodi

Julie

Maki

Silke