Patterned Baby Onesie Card

Hi friends, Kalyn here! Hope your week is going well so far and you're making time to break out those stamps and ink! I've got a new card and video tutorial to share with you and this time it's all about baby.

I mixed lots of patterns to create a cute and girly baby card featuring the onesie die from the Baby Shower die set as well as some stamps from Pip Squeaks and Blossoming Buds. Watch the video below or over at YouTube to see how it all came together!

I hope you enjoyed today's card and video! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Watercolor Love Struck Card

Hi there, it's Kalyn! I'm back with another card video today! Today's card features one of my recent favorite techniques - watercoloring! I just love the look of it, so I combined some watercoloring with lots of Paper Smooches stamps to create a fun and easy valentine. I used the Love Struck stamp set and the Love & Cherish dies on this card. Check out the description box of the video for direct links to the products I used. Hope you like it!

Do you like watercoloring on your cards and projects? I think it's super fun and I definitely want to keep incorporating it in to my projects. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Christmas CAS part1 with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) And I'm starting a new series (kind of... I hope I have enough ideas! LOL!) called Christmas Clean and Simple. 

I've created this super simple snowflake wreath card using just three Paper Smooches stamps/dies! EASY! And it could be mass produced! LOVE it! My inspiration for today's card came from THIS photo.

Here's the video *****Be sure to change your settings to HD before watching! THANKS! 

Paper Smooches stamps: A Blessed Christmas; PS dies: Streamers, Large Snowflakes

I hope you enjoyed this video and that you might create these glittered snowflake wreaths for your 2014 Christmas cards! Be sure to link up your creations to our Inspired By Virtual Smooches post!!! 

**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)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Transparencies with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing a couple of cards that I created for the PS SPARKS August Trend Watch challenge (HERE). I also share tips and tricks on how to stamp on transparencies, as well as ways to attach it to your creations:)

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of my finished card-- I actually layered two pieces of stamped transparency for this card! LOVE! 

Paper Smooches stamps: Many Thanks, Potpourri, Artisan Blocks, and Fascinators; Paper Smooches dies: Word Bubbles

Paper Smooches stamps: Many Thanks and Borderlicious; Paper Smooches dies: Thanks Word

Different inks to use with transparencies (Stazon inks not included in this video- but it's recommended).

Different ways to add your transparencies to your creations.

I hope that that you are inspired to create some different design elements using transparencies and your PS stamps! If you want to join in the fun with the PS SPARKS challenge- there's still time! Link up your creations HERE! 

**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!!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Etching Glass with Paper Smooches dies and Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing an idea that I've been thinking about for SEVERAL months!!!! Ever since Paper Smooches introduced their dies, I've wanted to try etching glass/jars/etc. with a die cut vinyl mask. This is a perfect project for Paper Smooches dies!!! 

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of my etched jars, cups, and bowls:

Create a vinyl mask using Paper Smooches dies

 Paper Smooches dies: Get Well Phrase

Paper Smooches dies: Hope (available August 1)

Paper Smooches dies: Thanks Word and Wedding Shower

I hope that that you will try etching some glass pieces using your Paper Smooches dies!!! Please link up your creations HERE-- 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:) 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 VS FF!!! 

(Sound LOUD trumpet music)

We have ANOTHER Virtual Smooches Featured Fan!!! I'm shocked at how much my "cross-stamp-stich" technique has been used and loved! THANK YOU!!! This week our VS FF is Juilien Jiang! She used the "cross-stamp-stitch" technique for this amazing card. HERE is the video that inspired her creation. She was also inspired by the Paper Smooches SPARKS Designer Drafts challenge-- double LOVE! 

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

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

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Creating "Friends" with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I want to share how to create some "friends", also known as finger puppets and pencil toppers! These are great for literally ANY Paper Smooches dies and stamps!!! 

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of my finger puppets and pencil toppers:

Create "friends" using ALL sizes of stamps and dies.

Create simple one-layered "friends" or decorate with lots of details!

Paper Smooches stamps: Warm Hearts, Cuteasaurus, Think Fast, Briny Blue, Forest Whimsy, and Halloweenies; Paper Smooches dies: Think Fast, Briny Blue 1 & 2, and Dino1

Update: during the video I said that I would take a pic of Trav using his pencil topper (the sandwich)... but he was too busy. So I took a pic of Latifah!!

Update#2: Trav sent me this pic of his little "Friend" at work!! LOVE it! I think he enjoys it too:)

I really hope that you will create some of these "Friends" (finger puppets, pencil toppers, and even as a desk buddy) using your Paper Smooches dies and 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:) 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!!! 

ANNNNNNNNNND speaking of leaving comments {well, this is kind of a comment}-- I shared a couple of weeks ago {HERE} the youngest Virtual Smooches fan. I was hanging out with his family last week, and the conversation was mostly about my craft videos. So the youngest VS fan's dad (Michael) decided to start watching a video right then and there. He was HOOKED! And then Trav and Jeff started watching the videos! LOL! 

The guys wanted to make signet rings-- this is after watching my Wax Seal video {HERE}! LOL!

Some of you might have seen Michael's comments last week-- too funny! I love when I hear from VS fans!!! 

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:}

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, Fruitatsic, and A Little Lovin'

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:) 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!!! 

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:}

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 Brackets and a Tip with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

**Sorry for the delay in posting-- YouTube was giving me some problems. But all is good now:) 

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I've created a video sharing how to create bracket die cuts using the Paper Smooches Duo Die 2. I also share a quick fussy cutting tip near the end of the video:)

Here's the video:

I've used this technique before on THIS card. Here's a picture of my finished creation from the video:

I hope you will look at your dies in a different way! Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or project using this technique or fussy cutting tip! I'd love to check out your creation:)

THANKS so much for stopping by!