Custom Journal (Prayer Journal) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:} HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I use several Paper Smooches stamps and dies to create a custom journal. I have talked about this prayer journal idea on my blog before, but I've added some pages and changed how I create them. 

Here's the video:

********Be sure to watch the entire video- BABY pictures are shared at the end! 

Here are some pictures of my custom Prayer Journal: 

Paper Smooches stamps: Pip Squeaks, Jive Turkey, Spiritual Sampler, and We Connect; Paper Smooches dies: Ampersands, Scallop Frames, and Notebook Basic

Now the way I created this journal can be used for just about any occasion and journal- you could add graph paper for a sketch notebook or add lined or blank papers for taking notes! 

I hope you will create your own custom journal using your Paper Smooche stamps and dies, as well as some of the techniques or tips from this video! ****Please email me if you would like a Prayer Journal PDF {sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com}. Please link up your creations HERE-- I'd love to check them out:) 

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:) 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- you could be our next Virtual Smooches FF!!! 

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We don't have anyone to feature this week as our Virtual Smooches Featured Fan (so be sure you are linking up your creations!)!!! But I do want to share a couple of pictures of our NEWEST VS fans! 

While I was visiting my family in Indiana last week, I shared what I do on a daily basis and how I make videos. My brothers, Aunts, Uncles, and Granny/Grandma were very impressed with my videos! My younger brother even watched three in a row! Here are a couple of photos: 

Jackson and Alli (who has fallen asleep on top of me) really enjoyed my videos! Carrel and Jessica are behind us watching as well.

L-R: Aunt Teresa, Granny, Carrel (he loves these videos), and Aunt Anne

Aunt Anne had already seen this video! Thanks for watching it again:) 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Life is a Circus... Enjoy

It's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a start-to-finish video for my Life is a Circus... Enjoy shaped card featuring the November release Enjoy the Show stamp set and coordinating Circus Icons dies. I also use the Shadows stamp set and a circus tent card cut file.

Here's the video:



And a few stills of my finished project:

The Enjoy the Show stamp set and coordinating Circus Icons dies will be available for purchase in the Paper Smooches Store on November 1st. Please be sure to join the design team this Thursday, October 31st for the monthly blog hop as well as the November Release Party on the Splitcoast Forum that same night. As always, there will be plenty of fun, games, inspiration and prizes! You don't want to miss it!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

REVISIT: Stamping on Fabric (die cutting fabric) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I am REVISITING the Stamping on Fabric technique/video! I have a couple more mug rugs to show you because I die cut some fabric using my Paper Smooches dies!! LOVE! 

Here's the video:

Here are some pictures of my finished mug rugs: 

Paper Smooches stamps: Shadows 

Paper Smooches stamps: Smoocheroos

Paper Smooches stamps: Cyber Cafe; Paper Smooches dies: Wedding Shower

Paper Smooches dies: Anchor

***This is a perfect creation for the Simon Says Stamp Monday- Nautical challenge! 

Paper Smooches dies: Hope 

I hope that you enjoyed my video!! I also hope that you will try making some stamped fabric pieces or die cut fabric for your next creation- I would love to see someone make a shirt or bag with this technique and their Paper Smooches stamps! And feel free to stamp some mug rugs-- remember Christmas is around the corner!  Please link up your creations HERE-- I'd love to check them out:) 

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:) 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- you could be our next Virtual Smooches FF!!! 

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I think I'm the Virtual Smooches Featured Fan this week because I was inspired to dig deeper in my Paper Smooches stash and make more mug rugs (THIS is the video that inspired me)! I love that I can die cut fabric using my PS dies:)

ANNNNNNNNNNNND..... I owe Travis a HUGE THANK YOU for finding my video. At around 11pm, we went to preview this video in iMovie and it was missing! I was super stressed out because I had updated my computer... and it caused this issue. I'm so thankful that he was able to figure out how to find this project and that I didn't have to rerecord/edit/etc!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

2-in-1 Wine Bottle Tag of Gift Tags

It's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a start-to-finish video for my 2-in-1 Wine Bottle Tag featuring the new Merry Motifs stamp set and coordinating Motif Icons dies. I also used the Wine Tag, Shopping Bag die and Tag Scallop die as well as stamps from Joyful Greetings, Christmas Sampler and Kibitzing Sampler.

Here's the video:



And a few stills of my finished project:

Wouldn't this look great in the entryway or on the appetizer table? It's perfect for those last-minute gifts. ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamping on Fabric with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and for my video today, I share a technique that I've been waiting to try for 6 months! I used some Paper Smooches stamps to stamp on fabric with regular paint, and I created these super cute mug rugs!! LOVE! 

Here's the video:

Here are some pictures of my finished mug rugs: 

***This is a perfect creation for the Simon Says Stamp Monday- Nautical challenge! I used the paddle board image!!

Paper Smooches stamps: Wicked Nauticool 

Paper Smooches stamps: Timber

Paper Smooches stamps: Leafy Greens

I hope that you enjoyed my video!! I also hope that you will try making some stamped fabric pieces for your next creation- I would love to see someone make a shirt or bag with this technique and their Paper Smooches stamps! And feel free to stamp some mug rugs-- remember Christmas is around the corner!  Please link up your creations HERE-- I'd love to check them out:) 

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:) 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- you could be our next Virtual Smooches FF!!! 

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for linking up your creations! I absolutely loooooooove visiting your blogs and checking out your creations! 

And I'm excited to share with you another  Virtual Smooches Featured Fan!!! This week we are sharing a creation by Stephanie! She was inspired by THIS VS video masked some of her images. This is a perfect card for her Aunt's friend! 

Congrats to Stephanie! Please email me at {sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com} to receive your VS FF badge!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Start-to-Finish card with Swanky Snowdudes stamp set and Snowdudes dies

It's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a start-to-finish video for my You Are Unique card featuring the new Snowdudes dies which coordinate with the previously-released Swanky Snowdudes stamp set. I also used a Borders 1 die to complete my little scene.

Here's the video:



And a couple of stills of my finished card:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend. For those of you celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving, I hope you have an amazing time with your families. ♥

Halloween Tags with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and for my video today, I share two quick tags using the SAME Paper Smooches Tag Zig Zag die. 

I know what you are thinking... Why is Sav sharing Halloween tags when she doesn't even like Halloween!?!?!? Well... that's a good question! I have always thought this Tag Zig Zag die would make the cutest ghost... and then I thought maybe I could turn it into a Frankenstein... plus, several of you LOVE Halloween! So it's a WIN WIN! 

Here's the video:

Here are some pictures of my finished tags: 

Paper Smooches stamps: Needle Little Love and Leafy Greens; Paper Smooches dies: Tag Zig Zag, Green Thumb 1, Ovals 1, and Alphawhimsy

I hope that you enjoyed my video, and I hope that you will create some of these Halloween tags for the upcoming holiday!!! And I hope that you will take another look at your PS stamp and die stash-- you might find images that you can use for other holidays/etc. Please link up your creations HERE-- I'd love to check them out:) 

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:) 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- you could be our next Virtual Smooches FF!!! 

****NEW: I've created a link up for your creations that have been inspired by our videos. Please link up HERE!!!! 

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for linking up your creations! I absolutely loooooooove visiting your blogs and checking out your creations! 

And I'm excited to share with you another  Virtual Smooches Featured Fan!!! This week we are sharing a creation by Hilde van Rijnsoever! She was inspired by THIS VS video and created some decorated pencils for her clients at work! I know they will enjoy these tags and pencil toppers! LOVE how each one is different! FAB!

Congrats to Hilde! Please email me at {sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com} to receive your VS FF badge!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Start-to-Finish card with Bitty Bungalows stamp set and Bungalows dies

It's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a start-to-finish video for my My Door is Always Open card featuring a few of the houses from the new stamp set Bitty Bungalows and coordinating Bungalows dies. I also use the Clouds dies to complete my little scene.

Here's the video:



And a couple of stills of my finished card:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week. :)

Start-to-Finish card and Paper Piecing Tips with Giddy Gumdrops and Gumdrops Icons

It's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a start-to-finish video for my Love From Our Home To Yours card featuring the gingerbread house from the new stamp set Giddy Gumdrops. In this video, I share a few paper piecing tips and my thought process on adding little details to this clean and simple card!

Here's the video:



And a couple of stills of my finished card:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week. :)

A Special Tour of SAVANNAHLAND2

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, I've got a SPECIAL video to share today!!! You've asked and I answer! I'm answering the following two questions in this video: 

1. What does your studio look like? Where do you craft?
2. How do you record your videos?

Be prepared to be shocked- I'm sooooooo not fancy with my recording or photography! And my room is kind of eclectic.... homey.... it's perfect:) I love my studio! 

Here's the video:

Here are some pictures of my studio and where I store my Paper Smooches stamps:

This is NOT like me- a messy desk! 

I love love love my storage for my PS stamps! Thanks to Jennifer McGuire's idea:)

I hope that you enjoyed the tour of my studio! Please link up any of your creations HERE that were inspired by the VS videos/tips/tricks- I'd love to check them out:) 

**And don't forget if you leave a comment, please add your blog address and email so I can visit you too:) 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- you could be our next Virtual Smooches FF!!! 

****NEW: I've created a link up for your creations that have been inspired by our videos. Please link up HERE!!!! 

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I'm so excited to share with you another  Virtual Smooches Featured Fan!!! We have a Virtual Smooches Frequent Featured Fan! Carol continues to be inspired by our videos-- and we thank her for watching and trying out our techniques! THANK YOU, Carol!

Check out how she was inspired by THIS video and created these super cute die cut bitty bags!  

Congrats to Carol! Please email me at {sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com} to receive your VS FF badge!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Start-to-Finish Card and Wire Snip Tips with {Giddy Gumdrops}

It's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a start-to-finish video for my Spreading Good Cheer card featuring the gingerbread people from the new stamp set Giddy Gumdrops. This stamp set and its coordinating Gumdrop Icons dies will make your holiday cardmaking a breeze!

Here's the video:



And a couple of stills of my finished card:

Thanks so much for stopping by today!