Simple Sentiments

Hello! Today I have a sneak peek at a new sentiment set that will be released from Paper and Such on the 9th! It's called Simple Sentiments and has 3 different sentiments and will sell for $5. Make sure you head over to the Paper and Such Blog and check out the big giveaway they have going on right now! Challenges I'm entering and supplies used are listed below. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

It’s time for a HUGE giveaway at

Paper and Such!!

The winner of this prize package will receive –

2 Paper and Such sets of your choice

2 paper pads of your choice

1 bundle of every color twine we have in the store

a HUGE assortment of ribbon

(approximate value of $60)

 ~ Challenges ~
Clean and Simple ~ Sketch
Heart Song Inspirations ~ Buttons and/or Brads


  ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Paper and Such Simple Sentiments
Paper ~ Harvest Gold, White, Black, MM gingham DP
Ink ~ Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories ~ Primas, Buttons, Bakers Twine,

Bucket of Apples

Hello! It's Saturday and time for another fun sketch from The Sweet Stop! This week I have another country style card to share with you. I used the Give Thanks set from Stampin Up. Make sure you stop by and check out what the other Sugar Babies have created. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!   Cathy McCauley, Chrissy D, Kim O'Connell, Monika Davis, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, Wendy Ramlakhan 

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Stampin Up Give Thanks
Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Black, White, Echo Park DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories ~ Swiss Dots CB embossing folder, MS Doily Lace border punch, Ribbon, Pearls

Silent Night

Hello! It's time for another challenge at Paper and Such! This time round we are doing something a little different! We are teaming up with The Ribbon Carousel Challenge for this challenge! The theme this round is Non-tradtional colors. So whether you make a Valentine card, Christmas card whatever occasion or holiday you choose be sure to use non-tradtional colors! And since we are joining in with the Ribbon Carousel be sure to use some ribbon or twine somewhere on your card.

For my card I went with a Non-tradtional colors Christmas card. I used the Paper and Such Christmas Flowers set. I used Navy Blue and Silver CS with versamark ink and white embossing powder for my flowers. I cut them out, popped up the flowers and added some silver pearls. I put them on top of my sheet music paper I that I made. I really LOVE how this card turned out! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can come play along with us!

  ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Paper and Such Christmas flowers, Silent Night BG Seaside stampin' ink
Paper ~ Night of Navy, White, Silver from M's
Ink ~ Versafine, Versamark
Accessories ~ White embossing powder, Pearls, Ribbon, SU embossing folder

Puppy Love

Hello! Ready for another fun sketch from The Sweet Stop??!! It's the third Saturday of the month so that means it's sketch with a spin time. This month's spin is Non-tradional Valentine. I used the adorable Puppy from the Sweet 'n Sassy Woof You set for my card! Make sure you stop by and check out what the other Sugar Babies have created. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!   Cathy McCauley, Chrissy D, Kim O'Connell, Monika Davis, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, Wendy Ramlakhan 

  ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Woof You, PTI Sentiment
Paper ~ Kraft, Brown, White, 7 Gypsies Venice DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso
Accessories ~ Jute Ribbon, Diamond Plate embossing folder

Vintage Thank you

Hello! Today I have another card using the lovely Wild Rose set from Paper and Such! I went for a vintage style card. I stamped and colored my image with my prismacolor pencils. Then I crumpled my old dictionary page and added some Tim Holtz Antique Linen ink to make it more distressed looking. Added some crocheted lace, weaved in some twine and finished it off with a double bow and button. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!


  ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Paper and Such Vintage Rose
Paper ~ Autumn Rose, Kraft, Old Dictionary page
Ink ~ Versafine Black Onyx, Antigue Linen
Accessories ~ Crocheted Lace, Twine, Button, Bangle Bling

Thanks Berry Much!

Hello! Ready for another great sketch from The Sweet Stop?? I'll admit this sketch was a bit of a challenge for me but i am pleased with the results!! I can't wait to see what everyone else does with this sketch. Make sure you stop by and check out what the other Sugar Babies have created. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!   Cathy McCauley, Chrissy D, Kim O'Connell, Monika Davis, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, Wendy Ramlakhan 

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ PSX Strawberry, sentiment Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Black, White, MM DP, EP DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories ~ Marvy flower punches, MS border punch, rhinestones, button

Vintage Birthday

Hello! It's the second Tuesday of the month so that means it's time for another fun challenge from Paper and Such! This time round we have and inspiration photo challenge. I used the just released Wild Rose set on my card today. I stamped it on a page from a very old dictionary that my Aunt found for me. I lightly colored with my prisma color pencils. Love the vintage feel of this card. I can't wait to see what everyone else does with this challenge. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

 ~ Challenges ~
Simon Says Stamp ~ New Somethings (new stamp set and crocheted lace)
Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Something New (new stamp set and crocheted lace)
Incy Wincy Designs ~ Vintage
The Cutie Pie Challenge ~ Ribbons and Lace
Shabby Tea Room ~ Vintage Boudoir (use sewing themed embellishments)


~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Paper and Such Wild Rose, Kids Speak  SU Weathered BG
Paper ~ Sahara Sand, Sage Shadow, Black, Old Dictionary page
Ink ~ Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories ~ Crocheted Lace, Ribbon, Pearls, Button, MS leafy punches, SU Square Lattice embossing folder

Bitty Love

Hello and welcome to the Paper and Such blog hop! If you arrived here from Julie's Blog you are right on track. I have a complete blog hop list at the end of this post if you get lost.

Today is release day! There are 3 brand new sets in the Paper and Such store just in time for Valentines day! The set I used for my mini card set today is called Bitty Love. Perfect for valentine cards for the kiddos. I will be making these with my 2 young nieces soon. One random commenter from one of the blogs will win the entire release.

                                   Bitty Love $9

                                 Tree Graffiti  $9

                               Wild Rose $11

Next stop on the blog hop is Kim! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave comments along the way the more comments you leave the better your chance to win!

Paper and Such Design Blog
Julie Smith
Janice Melton That's me!

 Kim O'Connell

 Amber Hillman
Pattie Goldman
Kendra Sand
Meredith Winston
Stephanie Mino
Naomi Gong
Mindy Young
Paper and Such Design Blog

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Paper and Such Bitty Love
Paper ~ White, Black, Red, DP's
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories ~ Circle Nesties, Copics

Birthday Cookies

Hello! Ready for a new sketch from The Sweet Stop?? That 2 week break sure went fast! I used the adorable Cocoa from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps on my card this week. I also got to play with my new MFT dies that my Secret Santa got me for Christmas, thanks Shannah! I LOVE them! Make sure you stop by and check out what the other Sugar Babies have created. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!   Cathy McCauley, Chrissy D, Kim O'Connell, Monika Davis, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, Wendy Ramlakhan 

  ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps So Sweet Cocoa
Paper ~ Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Autumn Rose, White, MME Madison Ave DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen, Vintage Sepia
Accessories ~ Primas, Brad, Pearls, MFT Faux Crochet Border die

Love is

Hello! Wow it's been awhile since I've posted, had some things come up and I took a little longer break than planned. Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

It's time for the sneak peeks to start for Paper and Such's Jan release. On Jan 9th we will have a blog hop and full set reveals and the stamps will be available in the Paper and Such online store. I used the new Wild Rose set for my card today. With this set you have the option to color like I did or there is a 2 step stamp for the flowers if you'd rather not color. I like the font on this set it has a Wild West kinda look. Well i think thats all for today, I'll be back tomorrow with the first Sweet Stop sketch of the new year. Thanks for stopping by!

 ~ Challenges ~
The Ribbon Carousel ~ Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments ~ Love and Romance
The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Black, White and One other Color

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Paper and Such Wild Rose
Paper ~ White, Black, Paper Studio DP
Ink ~ Black
Accessories ~ Ribbon, Rhinestones, SU embossing folder, Top Note die