Category Archives: Paper Smooches

Paper Smooches‘ latest release is so adorable. Seriously, SO cute! I shared my first card using the new Sunnyville stamp set HERE. Today I’ve turned to the new dies.  🙂

I used Sunny dies and Mini Clouds dies. They work perfectly together! The sentiment is from Sunnyville stamp set.

Before adhering the sun and clouds, I masked off a section of X-Press It Blending Card using Post It Tape then blended in blue to green using Distress Oxide inks in Twisted Citron, Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed.  (While I mostly use Blending Card for Copic coloring, I also like the bright white and the smoothness for easy blending.) At the base of the sponged area, I adhered several Mini Flowers, popping up every other flower on a foam square for added dimension.

You can find Paper Smooches‘ latest release HERE. And don’t forget that every order over $60 qualifies for a free stamp set! Simply state the stamp set you’d like (for FREE) in the comments section when placing your order.  🙂

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Sunny Dies [ PPR ] Sunnyville [ PPR ] Mini Clouds Dies [ PPR ] Mini Flowers Dies [ PPR ] Blending Card, 8.5″ x 11″ (25 sheets)… [ XPR ] Double-Sided Tape Runner, 1/3″ x… [ XPR ] Foam Mounting Squares, 12mm x 12mm,… [ XPR ]

Hello!  It’s time to share a sampling of the NEW Paper Smooches  JUNE  2019 release!  ONE new stamp set and FIVE new dies will be available to purchase at 10:00 a.m. Central time zone on June 7th.  Once they go live, you will find the new products here.

PRIZE ALERT: To add extra fun to our blog hop we are giving away FOUR $30 gift codes to use at the PS online store.  (Details below.)

I used super cute new Sunnyville stamps set with Sunnyville Icons dies.  The image was stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card, colored with Copic markers then popped up on foam squares over die-cut Power Rays.

Copic markers – BG10, BG11, BG70, Y08, Y13, Y15, Y38

Once the sun/cloud piece was adhered over the rays, I used a large needle to stitch the gold cord in place. Once stitched, I secured the ends on the back using double-side tape, then adhered the completed panel to a card base.

Here are the PRIZE details:

• Leave a comment on any of the blogs listed below.  You do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify but it will increase your chances of winning. 
• FOUR winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the blogs below.
• Deadline: You have until midnight Central time on June 8th to leave a comment.
• Please check the Paper Smooches blog on June 9th to see if you are one of the FOUR lucky winners.

Paper Smooches blog

Amy Tsuruta (Guest)

Emily Leiphart (Guest)

Alice Huang

Jill Hawkins

Karin Akesdotter

Michele Boyer <–You are here

Savannah O’ Gwynn

Teri Anderson

Ways to increase your chances of winning:

• Tell us that you Facebooked about our blog hop.  If you don’t already like the PS FB page, please do!   https://www.facebook.com/PaperSmooches
• Tell us that you Tweeted about our hop. (Follow PS on Twitter  at https://twitter.com/papersmooches)
• Share our blog hop on Instagram @papersmooches.
• Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop.

In doing some or all of the above, you will have up to four extra chances to win on each blog.

Did you know that Paper Smooches offers up a fun challenge each month?  Keep an eye on the PS blog for details.

Thanks so very much for joining us!

Sunnyville [ PPR ] Sunnyville Icons Dies [ PPR ] Power Rays Die [ PPR ]

Today I’m sharing another Father’s Day card I created using a mix of old and new product from Paper Smooches.

I created this card specifically for my mom’s husband. I suppose he is technically referred to as my “stepfather.” But that sounds so distant and impersonal. He is such a caring man, always thinking of others. He really is special.

He’s a part-time tutor for college students so I chose to use the pen from We Totally Click. He’s big tea drinker so I used the cup from Daddy Yo 2 and Daddy Yo Icons dies with a tiny Inchies tag displaying a Tiny Heart. And he wears a hat similar to the one I created using Man Hat dies. I think he’ll love it.  The sentiment is also from Daddy Yo 2. I snipped “Happy” away from the rest of the sentiment for easy use. (It can just as easily be realigned with the remaining piece should I want to use it as one long sentiment.)

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Hello everyone! It’s time to get cranking on Father’s Day cards. I have two fun samples below using product from Paper Smooches latest release.

New Dress Shirt Dies are great for creating a super quick masculine card. I used Simple Stripes patterned paper from Queen & Company to mimic a pinstripe dress shirt. And how about those tiny pens? So cute.

I used DAD from new Dude Dies and You’re the Best from Dude Sampler.  To add a bit of dimension, I placed foam squares beneath the pocket and each front corner of the collar.

Next, I created a collage of Father’s Day appropriate words and phrases using Dude Sampler and Daddy Yo 2.

My MISTI is immensely helpful in aligning and ensuring solidly stamped impressions. That tool has been a real game changer for me.

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Hello!  It’s time to share a sampling of the NEW Paper Smooches MAY 2019 release!  THREE new stamp sets and TWO new dies will be available to purchase at 10:00 a.m. Central time zone on May 7th.  Once they go live, you will find the new products here.

PRIZE ALERT: To add extra fun to our blog hop we are giving away FOUR $30 gift codes to use at the PS online store.  (Details below.)

I used new Sportsball stamp set with Sportsball Icons dies, perfect for any sports fanatics you may know! My husband and I both are huge hockey fans so of course I gravitated immediately toward the hockey stick and puck. (Too bad my beloved Washington Capitals lost in the first round of playoffs. It was heartbreaking.  But…there’s always next year!)

I used the hockey stick die to die-cut two black sticks, flipping one over so I’d have one facing each direction. I added thin strips of red, white and blue to the top and white to the bottom to mimic tape. I’m saving this card for my husband’s birthday. I think he’ll like it.  🙂

Here are the PRIZE details:

• Leave a comment on any of the blogs listed below.  You do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify but it will increase your chances of winning. 
• FOUR winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the blogs below.
• Deadline: You have until midnight Central time on May 8th to leave a comment.
• Please check the Paper Smooches blog on May 9th to see if you are one of the FOUR lucky winners.

Paper Smooches blog

Audrey Tokach (Guest)

Kelly Booth (Guest)

Alice Huang

Jill Hawkins

Karin Akesdotter

Michele Boyer <–You are here

Savannah O’ Gwynn

Teri Anderson

Ways to increase your chances of winning:

• Tell us that you Facebooked about our blog hop.  If you don’t already like the PS FB page, please do!   https://www.facebook.com/PaperSmooches
• Tell us that you Tweeted about our hop. (Follow PS on Twitter  at https://twitter.com/papersmooches)
• Share our blog hop on Instagram @papersmooches.
• Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop.

In doing some or all of the above, you will have up to four extra chances to win on each blog.

Did you know that Paper Smooches offers up a fun challenge each month?  Keep an eye on the PS blog for details.

Thanks so very much for joining us!

Hi everyone! Today I have another Mother’s Day card to share using more from Paper Smooches‘ last release. (It was a wonderful release!!)

This card was SO quick and easy. I first die-cut the Stemmed Rose three times from black card stock then removed all the inside pieces. I then die-cut the water portion of the die from blue, the leaves from green and the roses from orange, lavender and light pink card stock.

Copic markers (over colored card stock): R21, R22, V28, YR16, YR18

The outlines were adhered to the card front then I began inserting the colored pieces. Note: Before inserting the rose pieces, I colored over three of the four pieces in each with just one or two Copic markers (listed beneath close-up photo) to give an ombre appearance.

The sentiment, from Precious Mom, was stamped beneath the vases, and I adhered two scraps of black and white striped patterned paper.  Done! So easy and I love it.  🙂

We’ll be hopping on May 6th with previews of Paper Smooches’ May release! Thanks for visiting today!

Hello everyone. I hope you’re having a great day. 🙂  Off topic from stamping, I was recently on a quick get-a-way and had time to actually read a book. Several  friends had recommended Sarah’s Key.

If you like historical fiction (which I LOVE), I highly recommend this one. I couldn’t put it down. It’s one of my all-time favorite reads. If you have any great books to recommend, please let me know below. I’m starting my vacation list.  🙂

Today I have a cute card to share using new Paper Smooches stamps and dies along with a tiny bit of old.

I love the new Rad Roses die. So easy to create a quick card. I also used new Fab Frames. which includes seven dies, one of which is a script “hi” die. ♥  Peeking from the frame borders are two Courteous Cuties.

Copic markers – BG1, R12, R32, Y23, YR23

The bees were stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card, colored with Copic markers then die-cut using the cooresponding Courteous Cuties Icons die. Behind the bees I used a block of Queen & Company‘s Simple Stripes patterned paper. Inside the roses are pieces die-cut from Delightful Dots. The paper in that collection perfectly match those in Simple Stripes.  🙂  I finished with a sprinkling of black Jelly Gems.

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