Thursday, March 28, 2013

Extending Your Dies 2 Ways {and a tip} with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I've created a video sharing how to extend your dies 2 different ways (esp. the Paper Smooches Notebook Basics die). I've also shared a quick tip on how to use some scraps from your dies on one of your creations!!!

Here's the video:
Here's a couple of pictures of the finished cards: 
Extend your die by using an embossing pad
Extend your die image by cutting it up-- and use some of the scraps for dots 

I hope you will try extending some of your PS dies using these two techniques!! I also hope you will use some of your scraps for embellishments on your creations:) Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or project! I'd love to check it out:)

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}


Thursday, March 21, 2013

Creating Mini Coloring Books with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today!

Before I share my creation-- I wanted to say THANK YOU x1000000 for all of your wonderful comments and for taking the time to watch my first two videos! Please leave an email or blog address in your comment so I can visit you and answer any questions you might have!!

NOTE:: I apologize in advance for the lighting in this week's video. It was raining outside, and I kind of had to redo my video once it got dark:( I promise to work in it for next week:)

I've created a video sharing how to create a mini coloring book using literally ANY Paper Smooches stamp set.  LOVE LOVE LOVE when projects work with every PS stamp set!!!

Here's the video:
Here's a couple of pictures of the finished mini coloring books with ideas for coloring pages: 
Paper Smooches stamps:  CuteasaurusFlap Happy, and Nine Lives
Create matching games and double sided coloring pages.
Create postcards or scenic coloring pages.

I hope you will create some mini coloring books and coloring pages using your Paper Smooches stamp sets!  Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or project! I'd love to check it out:)

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

THANKS so much for stopping by!


Thursday, March 14, 2013

Creating Poppers with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I've created a video sharing how to decorate a cupcake or gift box using patterned paper and literally ANY Paper Smooches stamp set or die. These decorations are called "poppers".

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished poppers in cupcakes, as well as on a gift box: 
Paper Smooches stamps: Birthday Buddies, Streamers
Paper Smooches Dies: Streamers
Paper Smooches stamps: Cuteasaurus
Paper Smooches stamps: Swanky Snowdudes, Christmas SamplerStreamers
Paper Smooches Dies: Streamers

Paper Smooches stamps: Circle Of Honor
Paper Smooches stamps: Flap Happy
Paper Smooches Dies: Butterfly2
Paper Smooches stamps: A Magical Spring, Eco Friendly

I hope you will create some poppers for your next big birthday party, get together, or add them to a gift!  Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or project! I'd love to check it out:)

THANKS so much for stopping by!


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Start-to-Finish Dino Birthday Tag

Happy Wednesday! It's Emily and I'm back with a video in which I've created a birthday tag from start to finish using the Dinos 1 Die and Notebook Basic Die combined with the Cuteasaurus and Birthday Sampler stamp sets.



Please visit my blog for a complete list of supplies and more. Thanks so much for watching!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Creating Brackets and a Tip with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

**Sorry for the delay in posting-- YouTube was giving me some problems. But all is good now:) 

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I've created a video sharing how to create bracket die cuts using the Paper Smooches Duo Die 2. I also share a quick fussy cutting tip near the end of the video:)

Here's the video:

I've used this technique before on THIS card. Here's a picture of my finished creation from the video:
I hope you will look at your dies in a different way! Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or project using this technique or fussy cutting tip! I'd love to check out your creation:)

THANKS so much for stopping by!


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Stamping Multi-Colored Sentiments

It's Emily here with a Virtual Wednesday video! Today, I'm sharing a video tutorial that shows my tricks for stamping multi-colored sentiments. I hope you are inspired to give it a try!



Stop by my blog for stills and a complete list of supplies.  Thanks for watching!