Spray Paint, Stamping, and tips with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm answering some questions that you asked about some creations I made using spray painted paper and Paper Smooches stamps. Some of the questions are: How do you stamp on spray painted paper? How do you get a clean image?  

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of my cards using spray painted paper:

Use a glaze pen to make your image pop on spray painted paper. 

**This card was featured on the PSS Nov. Trend Watch challenge.
Paper Smooches stamps: Hot Concoctions, Cyber Cafe, Hope, and Vegtastic

Use a embossing powder to make your image pop on spray painted paper. 

**This card was featured on the PSS May Designer Drafts challenge.

Paper Smooches stamps: Falling For You, My Guy, and Slang Gang; Paper Smooches dies: Hot Spots SM Set1

Use a embossing powder to make your image pop on spray painted paper. 

Paper Smooches stamps: Cuteasaurus and Great Chemistry 

I really hope that you will try spray painting on your own paper to use with your Paper Smooches stamps and dies! Please leave a comment below with a link to your project! I'd love to check it out:) 

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

ANNNNNNNNNND speaking of leaving comments-- today I would like to share a photo from CM-- she extended her notebook die!! LOVE!!!  Check out the video that inspired her HERE! 

 

I love hearing from the VS followers when you've created something based off of one of our videos:) So keep leaving comments and links!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Creating Party Hats with Savannah O'Gwynn {lots of pics}

Hello, friends:}

**Be sure to look at all the pics below-- I just had to share:)

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing some party hats that I created using some Paper Smooches stamp sets and dies. These hats are special because I made them for Olsen's 5th birthday!!! Toooo cute:) 

Party hats are great for just about anyone.... any age... and any occasion! 

Here's the video:

Hat template: Oh Happy Day blog

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished hats:

Paper Smooches stamps: Woofers & Tweeters, Digits, and Streamers; Paper Smooches dies: Streamers, Digits, Numbers, Ovals1, and Woofers

Here's a pic of Olsen wearing his hat-- he is just tooooooo cute:) 

Here's Leroy wearing his hat-- he is still a puppy and just wouldn't sit still for these photos:)

And here's a pic of the two of them together hanging out after our photo shoot!

Happy 5th birthday, Olsen Bebo!!! BARK BARK:) 

I hope you create some party hats using your Paper Smooches stamps and dies! Please leave a comment below with a link to your project! I'd love to check it out:)

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Creating Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I would like to show ANOTHER project that is PERFECT for literally any Paper Smooches stamp set or die!! I've created some scratch-off lotto tickets!

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished tickets:

You can use clear vinyl and die cut a matching image to cover your scratch-off area....

Paper Smooches stamps: Pip Squeaks Paper Smooches dies: Ovals1

Or you can use a white crayon to cover this same area.

Paper Smooches stamps: Boob Tubes, Cuteasaurus, and My Guy Paper Smooches dies: Tag Scallop

I hope you will create some scratch-off lotto tickets for your next party, to encourage your child or student, or even give one to a family member for a special occasion!! Please leave a comment below with a link to your project! I'd love to check it out:)

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Using Masking and Shadows to Create Dimension on One-Layer Cards

Hi, it's Emily here and I'm back with a video to show you how I use the masking technique and shadow stamps to create the illusion of dimension on a one-layer card. I hope you'll give it a try and share what you create.

Thanks so much for watching!

Virtual Smooches: Adding Hand Stitching with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I would like to show you how to add hand stitching to your creations. This is ANOTHER project that is PERFECT for literally any Paper Smooches stamp set:)

**I apologize in advance since this video is 13 minutes! I share 13 tips throughout the video-- so I guess I needed a minute for each:)

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished cards:

Paper Smooches stamps: Qwick Qwips, Simply Said, Woofers & Tweeters, and A Little Lovin'

Paper Smooches stamps: Qwick Qwips, Zoo Crew, Word Salad, Space Cadet, and Market Fresh

I hope you will try hand stitching on your next creations---  please leave a comment below with a link to your project! I'd love to check it out:)

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Creating Tea Bag Tags with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I would like to show you how I decorate some tea bags, as well as a couple of tips. This project is PERFECT for literally any Paper Smooches stamp set or die:)

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished tags:

Create a custom tea bag using divine twine to match your party theme or colors.

Create a custom tea bag envelope to give tea bags (or specialty tea) as a gift.

Prepare your tags in advance-- this ensures that you will have fresh tea and super cute tea bag decorations:)

 Paper Smooches stamps: Hot Concoctions, Healthy Vibes, First Aid Kit, and FOLKal Points; as well as the Baby Shower Paper Smooches die

I hope you will decorate your tea bags and drinks for an upcoming party or gathering using some of my ideas and tips. Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or project! I'd love to check it out:)

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

ANNNNNNNNNND speaking of leaving comments {well, this is kind of a comment}-- I received a text from a friend the other day. She sent me the following pictures of one of her sons watching my videos. She says that he LOVES to watch me on Thursdays! I love that we have a young crafter following the Virtual Smooches video blog!!!

I can't wait to see what he creates after watching my videos:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Stamping Sentiments and Stretching Your Stamps with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here, and my video today is about SENTIMENTS! I wanted to share with you the different ways I create sentiments for my cards. I use LOTS of Paper Smooches stamps, as well as several different techniques:}

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished sample card: 

Paper Smooches dies: Hot Concoctions, Cyber Cafe, Good Gab, FOLKal Points, and Streamers; as well as the Streamers Paper Smooches die

Other ways to create custom sentiments or stretch your stamps: 

• You can stamp your sentiment and cut it up to create a fun title for your card.
• Look at your stamps and see if you can use them for other occasions or holidays.
• You can double ink your sentiment—masking and stamping part of your sentiment with 2 different inks (to highlight words or parts of words)
• You can mask one sentiment that is horizontal and create a vertical sentiment.
• Create sentiments using several stamps sets.
• And you can always create your own sentiment using Alphadots and Graffiti stamp sets or the PS Alphawhimsy dies.

I hope that you will take a second look at your Paper Smooches stamps and sentiments. Try to find different words that you can create! Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or project! I'd love to check it out:)

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}