Trav's Card Style #2 (breaking the rules) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:} 

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing another quick start-to-finish card with you!! Since I'm still over in Israel, I needed something quick to make! Trav's Card Style is the perfect design for this quick video:) 

I have to be honest... I do NOT like Trav's Card Style-- it's sooooooooo boring! There's nothing to it! SOOOOO plain! So I kind of broke the rules (i.e. "stamp ribbon done") for this creation! LOL! 

Here's the video:

Paper Smooches stamps: We Connect and Simply Said; Paper Smooches dies: Love Word 

I hope that you enjoyed this video! I also hope that you will try out Trav's Card Style (stamp, ribbon, done)!!! 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!!! ***If you don't have a blog-- email me a pic and let me know what inspired you!!! 

(savannahland2 at comcast dot net)

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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 projects! If you are inspired by our videos or tips/tricks, please link up HERE! ****And if you take a picture of you or some friends watching my videos, link up those photos as well!!! I'd love to feature you:) 

This week's Virtual Smooches Featured Fan is.......... Shannon J.! Shannon knocks my socks off with this card-- look at the stamped frame she created (after being inspired by THIS video!!)!!! LOOOOVE! Great papers and design, Shannon! LOVE!  

Congrats to Shannon! Please email me at {savannahland2 at comcast dot net} to receive your VS FF badge!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Trav's Card Style with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:} 

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing a quick start-to-finish card with you!! This card and video are quick today because...

1. Trav and I leave for a trip to Israel in less than 24 hours!!!!! HOOOOORAY:)
2. I ran out of time!
3. Trav kind of challenged me in our interview video (HERE)-- he said if I ever tried "his" card style/design than the video would be quick! That's exactly what I needed since I haven't even packed for our trip yet!!! LOL!  

So I tried Trav's Card Style-- also known as "Stamp Ribbon Done". I think this card turned out super cute.... but I want to add sooooooooo much more! LOL! 

I actually think that I might start a NEW feature here on the VS blog using Trav's Card Style as my inspiration/design! LOL! 

Here's the video:

Paper Smooches stamps: We Connect; Paper Smooches dies: Hearts 

I hope that you enjoyed this video! I also hope that you will try out Trav's Card Style (stamp, ribbon, done)!!! 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!!! ***If you don't have a blog-- email me a pic and let me know what inspired you!!! 

(savannahland2 at comcast dot net)

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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 projects! If you are inspired by our videos or tips/tricks, please link up HERE! ****And if you take a picture of you or some friends watching my videos, link up those photos as well!!! I'd love to feature you:) 

This week's Virtual Smooches Featured Fan is.......... Christine Dring! Christine created this FUN card using fabulous patterned papers (I looooooooove mixing and matching patterns), as well as a technique shared in THIS video! I love the double layered speech bubble! FAB! ***NOTE: THIS video shared a card that was made for my uncle. UPDATE: he just had surgery and everything is ok! THANKS for the prayers:) 

Congrats to Christine! Please email me at {savannahland2 at comcast dot net} to receive your VS FF badge!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Combining Flirty Frames with Duo Die 1, Duo Die 2 and Frame 1

Hi, it's Emily Leiphart here and today I'm sharing two cards using the Flirty Frames stamp set! I'm combining the first one with the Duo Die 1 and Frame 1 dies. For both of my cards, I use the emboss resist technique with distress inks. The balloons are first- and second-generation stamped on the Frame 1 die.

My second card uses the other frame stamp that coordinates with the Duo Die 2 die. I heat embossed this with gold embossing powder and sponged darker distress inks using the emboss resist technique.

I used water to mist the distress inks on this card, creating a beautiful, blended watercolour look.

See how both of these cards came together:



Thanks so much for stopping by!

Start-to-Finish CAS card + WINNERS

Hello, friends:} 

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing a quick start-to-finish card with you, as well as our WINNERS from last week's giveaway! Be sure to watch the entire video- winners are announced at the end:) 

Let me start by saying a HUGE HUGE THANK YOU to all who stopped by, watched my video, and left comments! I'm blown away by your love and support-- I really was nervous that the interview video wouldn't be great! When in reality, it was a HUGE success! Trav and I have read all of the comments and are blessed by your kind words! THANK YOU x1000000! 

Ok.... so my video is a CAS start-to-finish! I was inspired by a towel design on Pinterest! Inspiration can be found ANYWHERE:)

Here's the video:

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Paper Smooches stamps: Just a Note and Calico; Paper Smooches dies: Toppers dies 

Just in case you missed the winners: 

Beautiful Bouquets comment on the Paper Smooches Sunday Recap post (extra entry)

Terri's Teases Facebook post- found on the Virtual Smooches blog post

Congratulations Beautiful Bouquets and Terri!!! Please email me at {savannahland2 at comcast dot net} to claim your prize! Deadline: March 17th 

I hope that you enjoyed this video! 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!!! ***If you don't have a blog-- email me a pic and let me know what inspired you!!! 

(savannahland2 at comcast dot net)

(Sound LOUD trumpet music)

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for linking up your creations! I absolutely loooooooove visiting your blogs and checking out your projects! If you are inspired by our videos or tips/tricks, please link up HERE! ****And if you take a picture of you or some friends watching my videos, link up those photos as well!!! I'd love to feature you:) 

This week's Virtual Smooches Featured Fan is.......... Poppie! He was reading about each of my Paper Smooches projects featured in the CARDS 2013 December magazine (I was the Featured Designer). ***I made him read this article:) I think I made everyone read this feature! LOL!  Maybe one day I will have Poppie do a video!!! LOL! 

Congrats to Poppie! Please email me at {savannahland2 at comcast dot net} to receive your VS FF badge!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

True Stamp 2014 Promo with Quotables and Flowers Dies

It's Emily Leiphart here and today I'm sharing a card and video for True Stamp 2014 that showcases the new Quotables dies and Flowers dies. True Stamp is a live, online stamping event in which Kim is teaching a class on Stamp Kissing! 

Here's how this card came together:



Be sure to visit my blog HERE to learn about my discount offer and for your chance to WIN a ticket to the best online stamping event. You don't want to miss it!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Introducing Bold Buzzwords, Deco Bag & Friend Word

**Please click HERE for Savannah's Virtual Smooches year anniversary post and GIVEAWAYS. Deadline for giveaway: March 11 at 11:59pm EST.

It's Emily Leiphart here and today I'm sharing a card and video that showcases the new Bold Buzzwords stamp set, Deco Bag die and Friend Word die.

I heat embossed the 'hello' from Bold Buzzwords directly on to the vellum Deco Bag and added the Friend Word, die cut from adhesive cork.

See how it all came together here:



Thanks so much for watching!

Interview with Trav/Sav ******GIVEAWAY

Hello, friends:} 

*****GIVEAWAY details below:) 

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today we are CELEBRATING!!!!!!!!!!! Today marks my one year anniversary for creating videos with Virtual Smooches! I cannot believe I get to work with Kim Hughes and her fabulous stamps/dies, Paper Smooches! It is an honor and a dream come true!!!! I love sharing my creations with you each week-- and I LOVE LOVE LOVE checking out your "Inspired by VS projects! 

So for today... I wanted to share a fun little video with you:) This video includes an interview with Trav and myself. You might not know, but Travis is involved with VS and my blog quite a bit! LOL! Be sure to watch until the end of the video.... LOL! 

Here's the video:

And now........ for the giveaway details:) There are two prizes and SEVERAL different ways to win! Be sure to follow the giveaway directions carefully! Contest is open to internationals and to all friends:) Giveaway ends: March 11 at 11:59pm EST! Winner announced on Thursday, March 13. Please follow rules for giveaway! 

Prize #1: Kim has agreed to give a gift certificate to the Paper Smooches store to one lucky winner! HOOOOOORAY! THANKS, Kim!!!

Prize #2: I've put together a crafty package that includes some papers, bitty bags, divine twine, ribbons, gems, embellishments, and a Paper Smooches stamp set! LOVE LOVE LOVE! I ***My crafty package and giveaway is open to all--I do ask that International winners would help pay shipping. THANKS:}

There are 8 ways to enter: 

1. Leave a comment on this video on YouTube: HERE
2. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave a comment on the VS blog saying that you subscribe: HERE
3. Leave a comment on the VS blog for this video/post: HERE 
4. Follow the VS blog and leave a comment on the VS blog saying that you follow. HERE
5. Leave a comment on this post (savannahland2): HERE
6. Follow my blog (savannahland2) and leave a comment on this post saying that you follow: HERE
7. Facebook about this video and giveaway and leave a comment on the VS blog saying that you shared! HERE
8. Like Paper Smooches on Facebook: HERE

******Only 8 entries per person please! 

THANKS for making this past year so much fun! Thanks so much for watching my videos and leaving love and encouragement!!!! THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}