Friday, April 29, 2011

Raise the Bar

Friday already and the weekend is on the horizon.
Sure hope you have something fun planned.

Todays challenge at Raise the Bar is a nautical theme....
make anything as long as it's nautical.

Now you can head on over to the Raise the Bar blog and check out all
of the creations.....and be sure to check out the entire DT,
as I'm sure you won't be disappointed in what they've done this week:


here is my card -


details:
Stamps: A Light Unto My Path - SU
Paper: black, white, night of navy
Ink: night of navy, black
Misc; dimensionals, impression plate from PTI, twine, pearls

Thanks for stopping by today....
Remember, my store is opening next Saturday on May 7th,
the my first challenge on the blog May 10th!
Keep an eye out for the links....
or find us on Facebook....search for Paper and Such
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Monday, April 25, 2011

Paper Cupcakes

Time for another challenge over at the

The challenge this week is to make a
multi fold card.

How fun, because I don't normally make these.

The image I used on my card will be available in May.
Sorry to tease you like this because it's such an awesome
image....but you only have a few more days to wait.


Head on over to the store and find some other image
that you love until this one is available.


Stamps: Peonies in a Bottle (available in May), PTI sentiment
Paper: kraft, chocolate chip, white, BG Sultry dp
Ink: versafine black
Misc: pearls, nesties, copics

Thanks for stopping by today!


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Friday, April 22, 2011

Raising the Bar with Unity

Hi blog friends...time for another

This week it's a nautical theme,
use blue, white and stripes

This also coincides with todays Friends with Flair at Unity!!
Head over there for all the details...its all new this week!

Now you can head on over to the Raise the Bar blog and check out all
of the creations.....and be sure to check out the entire DT,
as I'm sure you won't be disappointed in what they've done this week:


here is my card -

details -
Stamps: Unity KOTM 10/09
Paper: Websters Pages Yacht Club, white
Ink: Soft Suede
Misc: Cork, twine, clip
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Circus Fun with Sweet 'n Sassy

Happy Wednesday everyone!
I love today's card, and it was SOOOOO easy to make
I decided to use some of Korin's colored digi's
I used the
It was way cool to have the image colored for me!
I thought this imaginisce paper was perfect
with the image!



Card Details:
Stamps: Circus Fun digi from SNSS (sentiment from imaginisce)
Paper: Aqua Mist, Kraft, White, imaginisce dp
Ink: Versafine black
Misc: nesties, border punch, ribbon

FYI on that lovely ribbon...you'll soon be able to find it in my store,
which will be opening on April 30th....hopefully!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great day!
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Monday, April 18, 2011

Paper Cupcakes

(BIG NEWS at the bottom of this post!)
Happy Monday everyone!
Time for another Paper Cupcakes challenge.
This week our challenge for you is to use
orange, yellow, and green
perfect colors for spring!
Head on over to the store and see what
all Nina has to offer!


My Card:

Card details:
Stamps: Hello Sunshine and Variety Tickets by Paper Cupcakes
Paper: kraft, white
Ink: just printer ink!


Reminder  --  I am opening an online store!!  Grand opening is set for
May 7th.  I'll have a nice selection of papers, ribbons, embellishments 
and stamps to start out.  Please stop by and check it out!!
Keep and eye on this blog for the link to the store!!!
You can also find me over on Facebook
search for Paper and Such!


There will also be a brand new challenge to go along with my store!
The very first challenge will be held on May 10th!!!!
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Friday, April 15, 2011

Raise the Bar

Time for another Raise the Bar challenge.
This weeks challenge is to use a tree....for Earth Day.
I decided to pull out one of my Ippity sets that I haven't used in so long!
Don't you just love this tree??

This also coincides with todays Friends with Flair at Unity!!
Head over there for all the details...its all new this week!

Now you can head on over to the Raise the Bar blog and check out all
of the creations.....and be sure to check out the entire DT,
as I'm sure you won't be disappointed in what they've done this week:

Anita - ThanhJoni - Jan - Wanda

Card details:
Stamps: Happy Home - Ippity (I get my Ippity from JenMarie)
Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose - Mabel, Kraft, White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip
Misc: bloomers, nesties, dimensionals

BIG NEWS!!
Keep your eye on my blog, I'll soon be opening an online store!!!
That's right, I've taken the plunge!!!  You'll be able to get this gorgeous
MME paper from me, as well as some lovely bloomers from
Websters Pages.  I'll be carry a nice variety to start, but hope to
increase my inventory as the store grows.  I hope to see you "in"
my store when it opens next month.

So keep an eye on the blog or search for me it on Facebook.
The store will be called Paper and Such
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Thursday, April 14, 2011

CASE Study

Wow, Thursday already!!
Time for another CASE Study challenge...
I used one of my newest stamps for this card - it's a
Unity itty bitty stamp, and I love it.

I had this idea to use a page out of the phonebook, so I went in
search of a phonebook.  Problem was, we didn't have one!!!
I had to bring an old one home from work!

Card details:
Stamps: Call Me - itty bitty from Unity
Paper: Real Red, White, phonebook page
Ink: Versafine black, ranger distress antique linen
Misc: rhinestones

Time for another beautiful card from this months muse...




Now it's your turn, if you haven't played with us before, its very simple. Just get some inspiration from Silke's card (above): It can be the colors, layout, techniques, or whatever, and use it on your sample. You could also CASE the entire thing. In other words, there really aren't any rules except to have fun!

Be sure to check out everything the wonderful
CASE Study DT has done this week.....they always amaze me with their talent!
Julie (you're here)
Teneale


Our sponsor this week is -

 by Lori Designs
the winner will receive a $10 gift certificate for her store


I love her stuff....wish I could play!!  :(

thanks so much for stopping by today!!





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Monday, April 11, 2011

Paper Cupcakes

Time for another Paper Cupcakes Challenge!
Which also means it's Monday!
(yuck)
It was a long, exhausting weekend for me....hope yours was
better than mine.

The challenge this week is to use some fabric or stitches
on your card.  Think outside the box and have fun with it.



My card:  I wanted something simple and quick...
so I chose to do a card Julie Lacey style....
which meant....NO COLORING!!!

Card details:
Stamps: Beached Boat from Paper Cupcakes
Paper: kraft, white, night of navy
Misc: twine, button, dimensionals, fabric

Try a card without coloring once.....it's so rewarding!
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Friday, April 8, 2011

Raise the Bar

It's Friday....this week flew by for me, which is a
good thing I suppose.

It's time for another challenge over at Raise the Bar....
the challenge is to make a card with a chick, duck or a baby bird.

Remember to check out the other bartenders creations as well -

Anita - ThanhJoni - Jan - Wanda

For my card, I pulled out an old TAC set, and I  honestly
don't even know the name....sorry, but it sure is a cute one!


Card details:
Stamps: TAC set (do not know the name though)
Paper: MME Stella & Rose dp, white, kraft
Ink: Versafine black
Misc: burlap, maya road pin

Thanks for stopping by today!
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Birthday Blog Hop for Korin

It's sweet Korin's birthday and we decided to do a little blog hop in her honor!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KORIN!
I hope you have a FANTASTIC day!!!

here is my birthday card, made with the new-yet to be available
(but you will want to pre-order it immediately)


This was a super easy card to make!
I chose coordinating inks and just started stamping!

Be sure to hop along today, someone will win
3 digis of their choice!
Good luck!

Julie Smith - You are here
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Monday, April 4, 2011

Paper Cupcakes

Happy Monday everyone!
Time for another Paper Cupcakes Challenge
The challenge this week is to use flowers....
see those flowers on my little cupcake....ain't they cute?

You can check out all of the Paper Cupcake Digis here

and of course make sure you check out what the DT has done
you can find the links here:


Card details:
Stamps: Designer Cupcake from Paper Cupcake
Paper: kraft, white, MME Hazel dp
Ink: Versafine black
Misc: nesties, rhinestones, copics, piercer

Thanks for stopping by!
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Friday, April 1, 2011

Raise the Bar

Happy April Fools Day everyone!

Short and sweet post for me....since my router decided to die,
its almost midnight and I'm SICK TO DEATH of dealing with
technology for the night!!!

Todays challenge at Raise the Bar is to include some type of "weather"
on your card.

Make sure you check out what all the DT members have done as well!

This is how I feel lately.....like it's just been raining on my - literally and figuratively!
So I just say

LET IT RAIN!!!!

Card details:
Stamps: SNSS - Let it Rain
Paper: SU dp, white
Ink: Memento
Mis: Nesties, copics
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