Thursday, May 30, 2013

Cross-Stamp-Stitching with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and in today's QUICK video I share how to create different images using a single Paper Smooches stamp and a cross-stitching pattern. I call this technique "Cross-Stamp-Stitching"!!! This means that we are cross-stitching with stamps! 


Here's the video:
Here's a couple of pictures of my cross-stamp-stitching creations:
Create a cross-stitched image using the PS X image and a pattern

Paper Smooches stamps: Needle Little Love and Chit Chat

I really hope that you will try creating some Cross-Stamp-Stitching creations using your Paper Smooches X stamps!!!  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:) love hearing from the VS followers when you've created something based off of one of our videos:) So keep leaving comments and links!!! 

A couple of weeks ago {HERE}, I shared one of our youngest Virtual Smooches fans watching one of my videos. Today I would like to share one of our more mature fans:) This photo is of Trav's Poppie watching a video in my studio. He looks like he is sleeping-- but I promise you that he enjoyed watching that craft episode:) LOL! 

I hope that you will send me pics of you watching our VS videos, as well as links to your creations using some of our techniques!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Creating Telescoping Cards with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I want to share how to create a telescoping card using the Paper Smooches Hexalongs dies and literally ANY Paper Smooches stamp set. **I found a tutorial for the card base HERE on the SCS website.

Here's the video:
Here's a couple of pictures of my telescoping cards:
Create a linear card
Paper Smooches stamps: Great Chemistry and Slang GangPaper Smooches dies: Hexalongs
Create a graphic/modern card
Create a special note

I really hope that you will try creating a telescoping card using either the Hexalongs or Ovals1 Paper Smooches 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:) 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:}

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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

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
 
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:}

Thursday, May 9, 2013

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:

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:}

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Creating Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

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

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:}