Paper Crafty's Creations

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #39

2012-02-16T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
The Deconstructed Sketch!!

This weeks card features a stamp that I received from Papertrey as a Thank You!! I just had to create a card with it. The yummy papers are from the Style Essentials: Runway Collection by Echo Park. I purchased a sampler pack from my teammates and good friends Lori Boyd & Arielle Gordon over at their NEW paper shop....The Paper Pinwheel Company. If you haven't had a chance to stop by yet....you should!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Style Essentials: Runway (Echo Park); Stamps: A Big Thank You (Papertrey); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Scallop Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Paper Piercer; Other: Buttons, Floss, Doily, Foam Tape

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up too this week!!

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer - Guest Designer
Arielle Gordon
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Jessica Diedrich
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Pam Varnell
Sheri Gilson-{Me}

Happy Stamping!!

ABC DT / Thanks...

2012-02-15T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

This week we are playing around with PUNCHES!! I have to admit...I am a total punch addict!! Today's card features Martha Stewart's Monarch Butterfly Large Double Punch and Scallop Dot Edge Punch. The papers are from Authentique's Blissful collection. I also used my new Label 22 Spellbinders die.

Recipe:
Punches: Monarch Butterfly Large Double Punch (Martha Stewart), Scallop Dot Edge Punch (Martha Stewart); Nestabilities: Tags Trio (Spellbinders), Classic Circle (Spellbinders), Labels 22 (Spellbinders); Stamps: Mixed Messages (Papertrey); Ink: Going Gray (SU!); Paper: Classic Crest Solar White Card Stock, Going Gray Card Stock (SU!), Blissful Collection (Authentique); Other: Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Paper Piercer

We hope you will get a chance to play along with this months
"Red, White & Pink" Challenge!!

Happy Stamping!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2012-02-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

***This is my second post today, please scroll down for today's By LORi Designs Spotlight Post***

Hello Everyone!!

I have one more special Valentine that I wanted to share with you. It features the sweet Cupids Arrow by Whimsie Doodles!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Natural White CS, Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Love Me DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Mixed Messages (Papertrey), Cupid's Arrow (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Pure Poppy (Papertrey), Copics; Tools: Petite Oval & Scallop Petite Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Classic & Scallop Heart Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Heart Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Other: Red Heart Doily, Button, Twine (Papertrey), Glitter Dots, Pearls, Glitter, Foam Dots

Happy Valentine's Day!!

BLD Spotlight: Bug & Roo Hillie Treat Box

2012-02-14T05:00:00.000-08:00

This week's project is a fun little treat box to go along with a card I created last week. It's made out of the ready made Wedding Favor Boxes that you can find at the Dollar Tree. They are quick & easy to decorate!! The little sweetie being featured is Hillie from the Bug & Roo collection by Hannah Boyd!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Love Me DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Bug & Roo Hillie (Hannah Boyd/By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Other: Favor Box (Dollar Tree), Glitter, Button, Floss, Pearls, Foam Tape

and...

Here's another peek at a card that I created
last week that matches this little box!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Classic Natural White CS, Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Love Me DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Bug & Roo Hillie (Hannah Boyd/By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Other: Glitter, Button, Floss, Heart Rhinestones, Foam Tape

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge # 135

2012-02-13T09:00:00.000-08:00

This week is a
Photo Inspiration Challenge!!

Photo from Paula Deen.com

Feel free to be inspired anyway you like!!

We can't wait to see your creations!

When I saw the inspiration photo I immediately thought of the Stella and Rose Hattie Papers by My Minds Eye.

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Buckaroo Blue CS (SU!), Stella and Rose Hattie Paper (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Buckaroo Blue (SU!); Tools: Scallop 3 Dot Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Classic Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Nested Lacey Pendants, Paper Piercer, Butterfly Die (Papertrey), Mat Stack 3 Die (Papertrey); Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones, Button, Floss, Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #38 / Bug & Roo Hillie

2012-02-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
The Deconstructed Sketch!!

This weeks card features the NEW Bug & Roo Hillie image by Hannah Boyd over at By LORi Designs!! I also used the yummy 'Love Me' pad by My Minds Eye. It has become one of my favorites this year!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Classic Natural White CS, Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Love Me DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Bug & Roo Hillie (Hannah Boyd/By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Other: Glitter, Button, Floss, Heart Rhinestones, Foam Tape

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up too this week!!

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer - Guest Designer
Arielle Gordon
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Jessica Diedrich
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Pam Varnell
Sheri Gilson-{Me}

Happy Stamping!!

ABC DT / "Love"

2012-02-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

I'm back today with a card featuring a Valentine's Day theme along with our current Challenge Colors...Red, White & Pink!!

Items Used:
Nestabilities:Heart Circles (Spellbinders), Classic Circles (Spellbinders); Punches:Martha Stewart Edge Punche s, Corner Rounder (EK Success); Embossing Folders: Polka Dots (Cuttlebug); Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Card Stock, Pure Poppy Card Stock (Papertrey), Yours Truly (Echo Park); Other: Paper Pierer, Twine, Rhinestones, Rub-On, Foam Tape

We hope you will get a chance to play along with this months
"Red, White & Pink" Challenge!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge #134

2012-02-06T06:40:00.000-08:00

This week we are celebrating Ella's 3rd Birthday!!
Happy Birthday TPE!!

In honor of Ella, this weeks challenge is
to use the color PINK!!

Our wonderful sponsor is our very
own and super talented
Lori Boyd of By LORi Designs!!

I couldn't help but use Lori's
Ella the Pink Elephant image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Be Mine DP (Echo Park); Stamps: Ella the Pink Elephant digi (By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Other: Satin Ribbon, Pearls, "Celebrate" Rub-On, Black Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

ABC DT Challenge - Red, White & Pink

2012-02-05T16:57:00.001-08:00

It's time for our first challenge of the New Year over on the ABC DT Challenge blog!! This month we are challenging you to create a card or project using Red, White, & Pink!!

Items Used:
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Classic Heart & Scalloped Heart;
Punches: Martha Stewart Edge Punch Valentine Lace Border & Corner Rounder (EK Success) ; Other: Crush Collection Decorative Paper (Bo Bunny), Red Card Stock, Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones & Foam Tape

We can't wait to see your creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #37

2012-02-02T04:00:00.001-08:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at
The Deconstructed Sketch!!

This weeks challenge is being sponsored by The Saturated Canary!! We had the honor of working with some of Krista Smith's fabulous images!! I picked the sweet Making Valentines image!! I also used papers from the Love Me pad by My Minds Eye.

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Basic Gray CS (SU!), Love Me DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Making Valentines (The Saturated Canary), Valentine Sentiments (Sweet 'n Sassy); Ink: Copics; Tools: Oval Punch (SU!), Scallop Oval Punch (SU!), Heart Prints Collection die (Papertrey), Open Scallop Edge die (Die-Namics/MFT); Classic Square Nestie (Spellbinders); Other: Pearls, Glitter, Foam Tape

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up too this week!!

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer - Guest Designer
Arielle Gordon
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Jessica Diedrich
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Pam Varnell
Sheri Gilson-{Me}

Happy Stamping!!

Be Mine!!

2012-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!! I am super excited to be back at ABC Toys and Crafts for another term!! This week we are working with a Valentine's Theme. I created this fun little tag using the "Be Mine" pebble from the Making Memories Page Pebbles Holidays 1 set.

to create a quick & easy gift...just attach the tag to
a container filled with yummy treats!!

Items Used:
Making Memories Page Pebbles Holidays 1; Small Petite Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Martha Stewart Edge Punch Valentine Lace Border

Here's another tag using the "My Valentine" pebble.

You can also create a quick Clean & Simple card by
attaching it to a plain embossed card base.

Items Used:
M aking Memories Page Pebbles Holidays 1; Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug); Corner Rounder (EK Success); Martha Stewart Edge Punch Valentine Lace Border; Small Classic Scallop Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Don't forget to visit the ABC Toys and Crafts store to receive 10% off Storewide Everyday!!

Happy Stamping!!

BLD Spotlight: Little Beans Olive (BLDC23/SSW138)

2012-01-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

Today's card features the darling NEW Little Beans Olive from By LORi Designs!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Spring Moss CS (Papetrey), DP (Making Memories & Memory Box); Stamps: Little Beans Olive (By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders); Other: Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Foam Tape

I also played along with the following challenges:

BLDC23--Photo Inspiration

and...

SSW138--Sketch

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge #133

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

This weeks challenge is a
"Recipe"!!

You need to use:
1 Image, 2 Pattern Papers + 3 Buttons

Our fabulous sponsor is
Clear Dollar Stamps!!

One lucky random winner will win a
$15 Gift Certificate to
Clear Dollar Stamps!!

I had the honor of using the
Sweet Stuff set!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), DP (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Sweet Stuff digi Set (Clear Dollar Stamps); Ink: Copics; Tools: Classic Circle & Scallop Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio (Spellbinders); Other: Satin Ribbon, Buttons, Floss, Clear Glaze, Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge # 36/Mailed My Heart

2012-01-26T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
The Deconstructed Sketch!!

This weeks card features the Mailed my Heart digi by Whimsie Doodles!! Isn't she C-U-T-E?!?! She was a FREEBIE!! I used papers from Bo Bunny's Crush Collection and the little hearts are from Papertrey's Heart Prints die Collection set.

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Crush Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Mailed my Heart (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Copics; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestie (Spellbinders), Heart Prints Die Collection (Papertrey), Paper Piercer; Other: Satin Ribbon (Papertrey), Rhinestones, Red Spica Pen (Copics), Foam Tape

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up too this week!!

Amber Hight
Andrea Ewen - Guest Designer
Arielle Gordon
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Jessica Diedrich
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Pam Varnell
Sheri Gilson-{Me}
Tracey Pickersgill - Guest Designer

Happy Stamping!!

Bug & Roo NEW Release at BLD!!

2012-01-25T16:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!!

NEW Bug & Roo images have just been released over at By LORi Designs!! Hannah has created another crop of ADORABLE digis!!

You can find all the images {HERE}.

Happy Stamping!!

BLD Spotlight: Happy Valentine's Day!!

2012-01-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

Today's cards feature two of the NEW Valentine images that were just released over at By LORi Designs!! These little cuties are perfect for all your Valentine Projects!!

Puddle Jumper Todd

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Crush DP Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Puddle Jumper Todd (By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestie (Spellbinders); Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape

Puddle Jumper Suzy

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Crush Collection DP (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Puddle Jumper Suzy (By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars), Petite Oval Nestie (Spellbinders), Heart Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug); Other: Twill Ribbon, Shipping Tag, Doily, Foam Tape

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge #132

2012-01-23T04:00:00.000-08:00

This week is an
Inspiration Challenge!!

You just need to create a card or project taking inspiration from the photo. You can use the colors, theme, a single element, etc. from the picture.

This week I used Ladybug Hearts Tilda with my new Square Heart nesties that I got for Christmas. Do you notice anything? I cut it apart to create a rectangle shape to fit the image. Kinda cool to be able to get two completely different shapes from one set of nesties!!

Recipe:
Paper: Red Bazzill CS, Grey Bazzill CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS; Stamps: Ladybug Hearts Tilda (Magnolia); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Tools: Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Piercer, Classic Rectangle Nestie (Spellbinders), Square Hearts Nestie (Spellbinders), Small Tilda Swirl Die (Poppy Stamps), Prima Donna Petals (Die-Namics/MFT); Other: Rhinestones, Satin Ribbon, Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #35/ PJ Sara

2012-01-19T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
The Deconstructed Sketch!!

This weeks card features Puddle Jumper Sara. She was just released for Valentine's Day over at By LORi Designs. Isn't she adorable?!?! I also used my new Love Me papers from My Minds Eye.

Recipe:
Paper: Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Love Me DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Puddle Jumper Sara (By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestie (Spellbinders), Border Punch (SU!); Other: Rhinestones, Foam Tape

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up too this week!!

Amber Hight
Andrea Ewen - Guest Designer
Arielle Gordon
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Jessica Diedrich
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Pam Varnell
Sheri Gilson-{Me}
Tracey Pickersgill - Guest Designer

Happy Stamping!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge #131/PJ Party Time Gabbi

2012-01-16T08:45:00.000-08:00

This weeks challenge is to use your
Favorite Color(s)!!

This weeks card features a super duper adorable NEW image from By LORi Designs. Her name is Puddle Jumper Party Time Gabbi. And as you can see I used one of my all time favorite color combos...Cool Caribbean/Black/White.

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Cool Caribbean CS (SU!), DP (Me & My Big Ideas); Stamps: Puddle Jumper Party Time Gabbi (By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Polka Dots Embossing Folder (Quickutz), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Classic Rectangle Nestie (Spellbinders); Other: Satin Ribbon, Clear Glaze Pen (Sakura), Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!