Friday, December 4, 2015

Paper Sweeties December 2015 Release-The Twelve Days of Christmas, Day #3!



Welcome to Day #3 of the Paper Sweeties 12 Days of Christmas Designers’ Blog Hop!  Debbie and the teammates thought this would be a fun way to share ideas and inspiration with you over the next 12 days – showcasing our brand new stamp and die sets released on December 1st – early this month to accommodate for the holiday! 
 
Today, December 4th:  Nancy Penir will be showing all her creations. 
Please hop over
and take a look at her amazing projects!
 
Each day you will be inspired with lots of creativity by
the talented designers!  Please be sure to visit each one!  You
won't be disappointed...have fun!

December 3rd:  Maria Patrick--that's me
December 4th:  Nancy Penir
December 5th:  Kathy Schweinfurth
December 6th:  Mackie Robertson
December 7th:  Jill Norwood
December 8th:  Michelle Bala
December 9th:  Michele Henderson
December 10th:  Larissa Heskett
December 11th:  Jeri Thomas
December 12th:  Angel Johns
December 13th:  Mynnette Kitchen 
 
Take care and have a great day!
 
Hugs,
Maria

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Paper Sweeties December 2015 Release-The Twelve Days of Christmas!



Welcome to Day #2 of the Paper Sweeties 12 Days of Christmas Designers’ Blog Hop!  Debbie and the teammates thought this would be a fun way to share ideas and inspiration with you over the next 12 days – showcasing our brand new stamp and die sets released on December 1st – early this month to accommodate for the holiday!  Each of the next 12 days one designer from the team will be sharing several projects to help spark your creativity!  Before we get started, let’s meet the newest products NOW AVAILABLE in the boutique:
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Each day you will be inspired with lots of creativity by
the talented designers!  Please be sure to visit each one!  You
won't be disappointed...have fun!
 
December 3rd:  Maria Patrick--that's me
December 4th:  Nancy Penir
December 5th:  Kathy Schweinfurth
December 6th:  Mackie Robertson
December 7th:  Jill Norwood
December 8th:  Michelle Bala
December 9th:  Michele Henderson
December 10th:  Larissa Heskett
December 11th:  Jeri Thomas
December 12th:  Angel Johns
December 13th:  Mynnette Kitchen


  
The hustle and bustle of the season has begun!   The new December products are now available in the shop!  Debbie has designed a gorgeous tree with all the trimmings and a sweet adorable gingerbread as seen above!  And, below you will see what projects I created! And, here is my first project...
 
 
For my shaker card, I used the *new*  Sweet Cuts-Sugar and Spice for the gingerbread, which include all the pieces for the gingerbread and chevron border.  The sentiment is from the *new* Sugar and Spice.  The little gingerbread men are from the set Have a Holly Jolly Holiday.  The *new* sequin mix is Mistletoe.


My second project is a sparkle and shine card...


For my card I used the *new* Merry and Bright stamp set for the tree, which also includes the lights, garland, and sentiment.  The tree and bulbs were die cut using Sweet Cuts-Merry and Bright.  The bow is from the stamp set Holly Days and die cut using  Sweet Cuts-Holly Days,  The snowflakes are from the set Homemade with Love and die cut using Sweet Cuts-Homemade with Love.  The gift are from the set Trim the Tree.  And the snow was made using the die cut Sweet Cuts-Thanks Snow Much.  It's difficult to see but I placed a sequin- Snowflakes over the die cut snowflakes.  I made a French knot and then applied glitter for dimension.

My third project is using the *new* gingerbread again.  Mr. Ginger was my first project.  Well, he has been quite busy and has since gotten married.  And, Mr. and Mrs. Ginger now have twins...hehehe!



For my card, I used the *new* Sugar and Spice stamp set for the large gingerbreads and die cut them using Sweet Cuts-Sugar and Spice.  The small gingerbreads are from the set Ho Ho Ho.  The twine(Green Apple) is also from Paper Sweeties.

I have one final project to show you, which used the *new* gingerbread and tree along with many previously released sets.  And, here it is...

 
I used a memory tray for my Christmas project.  Lots of Paper Sweeties goodies!  A list of the products can be seen below.  A couple more views of the tray...
 




The clothes pin on the small gingerbread will be used to place on the numbered day of the Christmas countdown.  Lots of work for the memory tray, but it has lots of my favorite Paper Sweeties goodies on it! :-)

Ok, friends, thanks so much for dropping by!  Your next stop is tomorrow on December 4th with Nancy Penir(Artful Notions).  Please make a visit to her blog and view her awesome creations!  And, please continue to check out my teammates each day to see their wonderful projects!  Take care... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you!

Supplies for Memory Tray:

Paper Sweeties:  (Stamps)1.  Days Until(numbers, sentiment)
                                          2.  Snow Friends(snowman)
                                          3.  Merry and Bright(tree)
                                          4.  Holly Days-Bows
                                          5. Holly Days -bulb, snowflake
                                          6.  Have a Holly Jolly Holiday-small gingerbread
                                          7.  Sophie
                                          8.  Christmas Blessings-angel outfit
                                          9.  Abigail
                                        10.  Let It Snow(Abigail's outfit)
                                        11.  Jake
                                        12.  Santa Claus(Jake's Santa outfit)
                                        13.  Homespun Holidays(rocking horse)

                             (Dies)   1.  Sweet Cuts-Joy(Joy, Noel, Believe)
                                          2.  Sweet Cuts-Snow Friends(snowman)
                                          3.  Sweet Cuts-Homespun Holidays(bell,heart,star,bulb)
                                          4.  Sweet Cuts-Days Until(squares)
                                          5.  Sweet Cuts-Sugar and Spice(gingerbread, chevron)
                                          6.  Sweet Cuts-Holly Days(bow, bulb, snowflake)
                                          7.  Sweet Cuts-Sophie
                                          8.  Sweet Cuts-Abigail
                                          9.  Sweet Cuts-Jake
                                         10.  Sweet Cuts-Thanks Snow Much-snow
                                   11.  Sweet Cuts-Stitched Tags#3-stocking/present
                                         12.  Sweet Cuts-Homespun Holidays(rocking horse)

                     (Ribbon) Frosting
                        (Rusty Bells)Rusty Jingle Bells

Hugs,

Maria

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Paper Sweeties December 2015 Inspiration Challenge!



Hi there!
 
Happy December 1st!  Time to deck the halls with joy!  And, may you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!
 
Today I'd like to share with you my card made for Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge!  This is my second post today, so please scroll down to see my project made for Dies R Us. 
 
I was inspired with the colors and the "Joy" sentiment.  And, here is my card...
 
For my card, I started with a circular shaped base.  I paired it with paper from Carta Bella.  I used the Sweet Cuts-Joy for the focal point.  The bells were die cut using Sweet Cuts-Homespun Holidays.  The hearts on the bells are from the set Sweet Cuts-Beautiful Little Wishes.  The sequins(Gold) and ribbon(Frosting) are also from Paper Sweeties.  The twine is from PTI and I used Liquid Pearls(Bisque) for the center of the sequins.  And, Wink of Stella was applied to the "joy" word die cuts for a bit of shine.

Please hop along to see what my fellow teammates have created!  You won't be disappointed!

                                                        Angel Johns
                                              Annette Witherspoon
Maria Patrick--that's me
December Guest Designer:  Tracey Kelly
 
 
 
Ok, have fun creating and hope to see your project over in the challenge!  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Take care!
 
Hugs,
Maria


Dies R Us Challenge Team A-(Merry & Bright OR White Christmas)!


Hi, there!
 

Happy December 1st!  It's time for the Dies R Us Challenge!  The theme is Merry & Bright OR White Christmas!

For my card, I was inspired to make a White Christmas!  I started with white card stock and water color paper from Tim Holtz.  I water colored the background with Gansai Tambi paints.  The snowflakes were made using modeling paste and a Heidi Swapp stencil.  Gems added for interest.  And, several dies were used that can be seen below that made the snowy winter scene. 

 Ok, friends, you have until  December 13th to enter.  And, remember there will be a $10 winner for the challenge!  There are so many choices at Dies R Us store!  And, new items are added all the time!  I'd love to see your project in the challenge...happy creating!


Would you like more inspiration?  Check out some amazing creations from my talented teammates!      
                                                                            

A Team Members

Theme:  Merry & Bright OR White Christmas
Glenda

 

 
Thanks so much for visiting here today!
 
Hugs,
Maria