Mod Squad Challenge

Goodness Gracious.....

I MADE A CARD!

It's been so long, but I just haven't felt real motivated to get crafty lately.  I've missed it, and really hope my creativity comes back soon.  My friend Regina is hosting the challenge over at the 

Mod Squad, and I got a new stamp set in the mail today,

so I thought today would be as good a time as any to try and make something!

The challenge is to make a birthday card with sparkle!  This may not look like a birthday card, but on the inside I wrote.... "I forgot your birthday!"

haha....love this new set from Unity!!

Thanks so much for looking!

Tiddly Inks DT Call

Goodness it's been a while!

I have been coloring a ton lately though, 
and taking some colored pencil classes.  
Plus, I recently signed up for a lettering class.

  There are so many cute images out there that are really

 bringing back my mojo!!  I've even pulled out my Copics,

and purchased a few more to add to my collection!

Some of the cutest ones on the market right now are from

Tiddly Inks

Here is one of my favorites right now:

Wryn is adorable, isn't she????  Plus, she is so fun to color!!

Tiddly Inks is having a DT call right now and I figured I may as

well throw my hat in the ring.  Nothing to lose, right?

Heck, maybe you'd like to try out too!!

Thanks for looking and have a great week!!

The Greeting Farm Challenge

Hello!

Big things happening here - I GOT A JOB!!!

Yay me!  I'm very excited to get back into a daily routine.

Seems when I'm home, I tend to do a whole lot of nothing!

I recently purchased the Colored Pencil class from Kit and Clowder,

and WOW!!!  I'm so glad I did.  I've just started the class,

and I've learned so much.  In fact, I'm using my image on

today's card.  This card is for the challenge over at

The Greeting Farm

My card -

Stamps:  TGF Cordelia digi, Paper Smooches Gently Seasoned

I hope you'll also come play along, and be sure to check

out the classroom over at Kit and Clowder too!

Just For Fun Challenge

Hello all! 

 I hope wherever you are, you are having a great day!

If you are in the northeast, I hope you love snow!  We have several inches

on the ground here in central Pennsylvania, and it is kinda nice, I gotta admit.

Although, since I'm not working right now, I don't really need to go anywhere,

so I'm allowed to say that.  

Today's card is for a new challenge that is out there.  It is being coordinated by

my stampy friends Giovana and Lee Ann.  It made me think outside of the box and

get out some supplies that I hadn't yet opened!

Just For Fun Challenge

Here is the challenge: 

In our project, we challenge you to use at least two mediums from this list:

ink, acrylic paint, gesso, gelatos, spray inks, embossing paste, 

colored pencils, watercolors, chalks, pastels

And one or more from this list~

fabric, glitter, chipboard, metal, ephemera, washi tape

Here is my card -

I used watercolors, embossing paste and glitter.  For those of you that don't know it,

I hate glitter.  I can't stand when it gets everywhere!  However, I sucked it up and used

it for this card.

I hope you've enjoyed this, and I hope you play along with us.

Have a great day.

First Challenge of 2015

I'm baaaack!

I'm back with my very first card for 2015!  

I gotta admit, it feels good.

2014 was a very hard year for me, filled with lots of trials and tribulations.  I am cautiously optimistic that 2015 will be much better for me.

I hope to craft more, post to my blog more, and revitalize my Facebook page.  If you'd like to follow along on my Facebook page, here is the link:  Paper and Such on Facebook

Today's card is for a couple challenges

first up is the 

Less is More Challenge:

 Colour Challenge

BLACK, METALLIC + ONE

as well as the

Virginia's View Challenge:

Here is my card:

Stamps: SU Blooming With Kindness, Ink: Memento Angel Pink, Versafine Black.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Happy Monday!!!  I hope you are having a splendid day, and that you are ready to see TONS of inspiration from a TON of super talented ladies.

A bunch of us are doing a blog hop today with a coffee theme, in honor of National Coffee Day!

I don't know about you, but I NEED my coffee in the mornings, or you don't even want to be around me!!!

We thought it would be cool to answer a few coffee questions, so here goes.....

1. When did you start drinking coffee?  I can't even remember when, but I do know it was a very long time ago!!

      2. What is favorite brand (you can name up to three).  My absolute favorite is Starbucks, hands down!

3. What is the most amazing coffee that you had? Remember where and when?  I'd say my most amazing coffee is the 1st one I have every morning....seriously!

4. If I don't drink my needed coffee, I will.....  I really can't even think about this.....I'd hate to see what would happen!

Did I  mention that we have prizes??  We have 15 prizes to be exact - and winners will be drawn at random from all comments on the blogs!!!  Thanks to these fabulous sponsors:

Here is my card:

My Simon Says Stamp Card Kit for October arrived just in time for this hop!!!  I LOVE this months kit!  Ahhhh....that sweet little k-cup sitting there is my absolute favorite in the mornings!!

Would you like to link up and join us??

Head on over to Chaitali's blog - and join in the fun

I hope you are enjoying the hop and, good luck~!

Sketch For You to Try

WOW- it's been over 2 months since I've posted anything on my blog!  Guess I've just not had much to say.  We had this past week off of work, didn't go anywhere, but had a very relaxing week at home.  I do so LOVE not being on a schedule!  I like to wake up

when I want to, drink my coffee, check email, etc at my own pace in the mornings.  I do kind of feel my mojo returning.

I haven't felt like stamping much over the past few months, and it seems like a lot of my "stampy" friends have been going thru the same thing.  I'm glad to be getting the urge back, since it is my therapy and stress reliever.

My card today is for the SFYTT Challenge

Here is my card -

I love this new set from Reverse Confetti - So Very Special and the new die cut set called Tag Me Too!
Loving them both!!!

Watercoloring Class

I signed up for a Watercoloring class online, and

I'm finally getting a chance to play around a little bit.

I used my Sakura koi watercolors for this card -

I applied them directly to an acrylic block,

 stamped them onto the paper,

 and then added some water to them.  

The paper is Tim Holtz WC paper, and it kinda totally

rocks!!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog -

 I'll keep posting my practice cards!

Ribbon Carousel is BACK!

Ribbon Carousel Challenge is back!!!
Here are all of the details for May!
Be sure to come play along for your chance to win!

Hey there Party Goers!  Welcome to this month's Birthday Celebration Party challenge, which is going to be so easy, you'll be able to enter almost ANYTHING you make! 

May has many, many reasons to Party. A special day to celebrate our heritage, honor our Moms, Queen Victoria and those who have died defending our freedoms too.  Here is a list of a few celebrations that definitely deserve a special day:

• May Day
• Cinco de Mayo
• National Teacher's Day
• Mother's Day
• Armed Forces Day
• Victoria Day
• Memorial Day which is also......
• My Son's Birthday

Then of course, there are Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Weddings, Graduations, even TGIF counts as Party Time!  So whatever YOU are celebrating, please share your creation with us!

This month's theme is...you guessed it.....

Party Time!

 So what prize is up for grabs? How about a Ribbon Carousel?!

 This Birthday month we are giving away a Ribbon Carousel to one of our randomly chosen challenge participants! Just a reminder that our Ribbon Carousel Crewmates have divided up into two teams. Each 1st and 15th of the month you will see fresh projects for this months challenge!

 There are only four (4) rules you must follow to be eligible for the prize:

1. You MUST use ribbon, twine, thread, washi tape or anything that comes on a spool on your creation 
2. Your project must be based on the theme of the month. 
3. You must add a NEW project to the inlinkz below and link directly back to your project on your blog or online gallery. (Unfortunately, we've had participants who would have won the challenge, but they didn't do a direct link to their blog and I couldn't find their creation!)
4. You may enter the challenge 3 times maximum to be qualified to win a prize.

Check out some crafty eye candy from our talented Crewmates for a little inspiration before you link up your project at the bottom of this post!

**Surely, I'll miss someones birthday this month
and get to use this for a belated birthday card!**

Stamps- Paper Smooches We Totally Click

Paper- Watercolor paper, SU Red

Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black

Misc- Washi tape, Pretty Pink Posh seequins, koi watercolors

Pretty Pink Posh Shaker Blog Hop

Today is that great big blog hop over at

Pretty Pink Posh

If you know nothing about it, you should go check

it out.  Tons of wonderful inspiration and

prizes to be had!

my card:

I used several different sequins from

Pretty Pink Posh 

for my shaker card -

the silver hearts, sand, marshmallow,

and sparkling clear

The sentiment is one of my favorite sets

from Reverse Confetti

Come join in the hop and link up!