Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Smooch

Hey there, stamping friends!

It's time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

We have a new sponsor, Paper Smooches, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Smooch!  A randomly selected participant in the Smooch challenge will be awarded a $25 gift certificate to the Paper Smooches store, while the LEAD of the challenge will be invited as a guest designer for a future challenge!

I got to use this adorable Paper Smooches stamp set, Falling For You, on my card today!!

I also used the Paper Smooches Sparks: Drafts challenge, too...a perfect sketch to display those adorable apples and endearing sentiment!

There's a fun new Catered Crop challenge...Seeing Red!  

All you need to do is flash some red..FUN!

I stamped the apples over a piece of pinkish paper, fussy cut one of them and propped it up a bit with foam adhesive.  A sweet sentiment banner, some sprinkles of stamped hearts and sequins, and a twine  wrap were added to finish off this lovey card.

Make sure you visit each of the designers' blogs for more inspiration!

Smooch Designers

Wanda Guess, Guest Designer

Amy Kolling
Amy Sheffer
Amy Tsuruta
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Sarah Gough
Sheri Gilson
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely

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Stop by the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:  Smooch for the challenge details and to play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Falling For You (Paper Smooches)

Ink:  Espresso Truffle Momento

Paper:  Cream card stock, My Mind's Eye papers

Other:  The Twinery Baker's Twine, Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

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Hey card-making friends!  

I have been crafting ALL DAY!  Hannah is away at Nana's house for the week, while Greg and the boys worked outside mowing yard and put up gates at the county fairgrounds...a perfect day for me to get lost in the craft cave!

I thought I'd play along with Seize the Sketch #23 and Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge: Anything Goes!

I cut a bunch of Paper Smooches flowers and created a bouquet of sorts on my card...then used a big THANKS sentiment ... a great thank you card to have on hand!

There's a bit of The Twinery Baker's Twine and some yummy Pretty Pink Posh sequins on my card, too!

Thanks for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Bold Buzzwords (Paper Smooches)

Ink:  Soft Navy (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  A Wonderful Day (Fancy Pants)

Other:  Tag (Lil' Inker Designs), Flowers (Paper Smooches), Twine (The Twinery), Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

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Hey there, friends!  

I have a funky card to share with you tonight...yes, it's very late!  I've had the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge: Anything Goes on my to do list all week, and realized I could also link up for the Guest Designer contest, as well...so, this is done just in the knick of time!

I went to the CAS(E) this sketch! #80 and Color Throwdown #297 for my layout and color inspiration!

There are some Paper Smooches goodies on my card, some awesome Glitz papers, a little twine from The Twinery and a sprinkling of Pretty Pink Posh sequins!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Bold Buzzwords (Paper Smooches)

Ink:  Black (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  White (PTI), Wild & Free (Glitz)

Other:  Flag dies, Tag Die, Feathers Dies (Paper Smooches), Charcoal Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Lemon Drop, Lemon Meringue, Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Sewing Machine, Thread

Sunshine & Rainbows

I adore this sweet unicorn and thought she (yah, she's a she...hence the pink baker's twine bow:) would be darling with no color against LOTS of color...lots of RAINBOW color!

The Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge really triggered the fun look of my card...the colors, but also the office elements!

The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #222 was a great layout to show off Miss Unicorn upon her rainbow canvas!

Here's an angled and closeup shot of my card that I had a BALL creating using Doodlebug Designs Take Note papers!  There are also lots of Paper Smooches goodies on this one... Spectrum stamps and coordinating dies, Flag Tags die, and Notebook Basic die.

 Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Spectrum (Paper Smooches)

Ink:  Black (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  White (PTI), Take Note (Doodlebug Designs)

Other:  Spectrum Icon Dies, Flag Tags, Notebook Basic (Paper Smooches), Baker's Twine (The Twinery, Aquamarine & Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Great Job!

It's was a late night in the craft cave!  I whipped up this card for my dear daughter who has a dance recital coming up in May!  I had to sneak this one in late tonight, since she usually peeks her in and checks out what I'm creating!

It's been a while since I've been able to play along with the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge...and since it's Anything Goes this week, it was perfect timing for me!  I also used the colors from Color Throwdown #288 and Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #216.

How fun is the Deco Bag filled with Pretty Pink Posh sequins & confetti...Pink Peonies, Mossy Green, and Silver Stars?!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps: Seeing Stars (Paper Smooches)

Ink: Slate (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper: Smoke (Simon Says Stamp), Amy Tangerine Plus One (American Crafts), Glitzy Glitter (DCWV)

Other:  Deco Bag Die, Stars, Bookmark Wise Dies (Paper Smooches), Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon (SU), Sequins & Confetti (Pretty Pink Posh), Sewing Machine, Thread

Love Struck - Top Dog Dies

Check out those gorgeous Top Dog Dies die cuts on my card!  I adore Valentine's Day...and it may have something to do with my LOVE of doilies!  These heart-shaped doilies have me swooning!

After die-cutting the Tag Card (A2) from dark gray cardstock, the Heart Border die and Heart Doily dies from some coordinating My Mind's Eye papers...all was layered up, wrapped with twine and embellished with some sequins!

Head on over and check out the beautiful dies that I was able to use on my love struck card! 

Tag Card (A2)

Heart Doily

Heart Border

While you're at Top Dog Dies, make sure you enter to win $50 gift card for some dies of your own!  You have until tomorrow to enter the giveaway!

I was able to grab this darling stamp set, Love Struck, from Paper Smooches after winning the Sparks Challenge a couple of weeks ago.  The sentiment is so fun with such a great font and that Cupid is irresistible...pointing his love arrow at the target!  I'm linking up to the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge: Anything Goes!  

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Love Struck (Paper Smooches)

Ink:  Black Tuxedo (Momento)

Paper:  Steel Grey (MFT), Cut & Paste Flair (My Mind's Eye)

Other:  Tag Card (A2), Heart Doily, Heart Border Dies (Top Dog Dies), Circle Punch (SU), Black Hemp Cord (Hemptique), Silver Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh) 

Top Dog Dies - Let's Chill

Good morning!  Let's Chill is the PERFECT sentiment for me today!  Why?!   Well....because it is my first day of winter break!  YAY!  I have even more fun news, too!  Top Dog Dies invited me to work with their FAB-U-LOUS dies...this girl LOVES dies!

Here's a little bit about this awesome new die company!

Top Dog Dies is a new online store that offers their own brand of wafer-thin and steel-rule dies, along with dies form brands you already know and trust, including My Favorite Things, Sizzix, Savvy Stamps and Cherry Lynn Designs.  Top Dog Dies is also the leading U.S. retailer for Tattered Lace, a new line of intricate dies designed by U.< designer, Stephanie Weightman.

Here are links to the dies that I used on my "chillin'" card today!

Tag Card A2

Berry Branch

Cherish Doilies and Tags

Snowflakes Trio

Check out this AMAZING giveaway!  Click here... http://www.topdogdies.com/guest-designer-giveaway and simply register on the page to be eligible for the giveaway...but, get extra entries by both commenting on my blog post and following Top Dog Dies Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topdogdies

Pinterest: https://www.facebook.com/topdogdies

Instagram: http://instagram.com/topdogdies

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopDogDies

The deadline to enter will be Tuesday, Dec. 24.

You can also get 10% off your order of $50 or more until the end of the day Dec. 24...just use the code MERRY at checkout.

These dies are truly amazing...so intricate and detailed...LOVE!

I inked up a fun stamp set from Paper Smooches called Swanky Snowdudes and used some trendy Glitz papers!  I was inspired to create my card using Top Dog Dies by Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #324, ColourQ Challenge  #220, Friday Mashup #140, Paper Smooches Sparks: Anything Goes and Paper Issues:  My Happy Place.

I doubled up my bling...placed a few Pretty Pink Posh Silver Confetti and then offset some Marshmallow Sequins!  Love the shimmery shine!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Swanky Snowdudes (Paper Smooches)
Ink:  Black Onyx Versafine
Paper:  White, Kraft (PTI), Wild & Free (Glitz), Glitzy Glitter (DCWV)
Other:  Tag Card A2, Berry Branch, Cherish Doilies & Tags, Snowflakes Trio Dies (Top Dog Dies), Twine (Hemptique), Marshmallow Sequins & Silver Confetti (Pretty Pink Posh)

Paper Smooches Special Blog Hop

Welcome to the Paper Smooches Special Blog Hop!  

Kate, owner of i {heart} papers suggested an idea to Kim Hughes to create stamps and dies to support our rescued furry friends.  They worked together to create some really fun dog rescue products!  A portion of the sales will be donated to Home for Good - http://www.homeforgooddogs.org.  Kim asked us to share these fun products with you, through our projects.

To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize!

Two winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the design team blogs.

The prize - A Lucky Dog stamp set, Paws for a Cause stamp set and Dog Icons dies.

Just leave a comment on any of the design team blogs listed for your chance to win!  Leaving a comment on the all of the blogs increases your chances of winning!)

You have until midnight MT on Wednesday, December 18th to leave a comment.

Please check the IHP Blog (http://www.blog.iheartpapers.com) on Friday, December 20th to see if you are one of the TWO lucky winners.

Blog Hop Participants:

Kate/IHP: http://www.blog.iheartpapers.com
Sarah Gough: http://thinkingstamps.blogspot.com/
Lori Tecler: http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/
Judy Rozema: http://www.jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com/
Deb Felts: http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/
Vera Yates: http://lingshappyplace.blogspot.com/
Wida Miller: http://beachorado.blogspot.com/
Stacey Schafer: http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com/
Lindsay Amrhein: http://lindsayamrhein.blogspot.com/

CAS(E) this Sketch #57 was a fun layout to display some of the darling images and sentiment from the Paper Smooches Paws for a Cause stamp set.  I'm linking up to the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge, too!

You can find Paper Smooches stamps at the i {heart} papers store....along with Pink Paislee Hey Kid papers, Hemptique Black Hemp Cord, and Momento Black Tuxedo Luxe ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Paws for a Cause (Paper Smooches)
Ink:  Black Tuxedo Luxe (Momento)
Paper:  Kraft (Neenah), Hey Kid (Pink Paislee)
Other:  Stitched Circle Dies (Lil' Inker Designs), Sequins (Avery Elle), Heat Tool (SU), Sparkle Embossing Powder (Hero Arts), Black Hemp Cord (Hemptique), Stapler, Staples, Sewing Machine, Thread