CAS Christmas Cards + Paper Smooches December RIBBON challenge with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing a process video of two cards that I created for the PS December RIBBON challenge! The deadline is December 28th at 11:59pm PST. 

I had a great time recording this video. I wasn't going to make two cards but I had soooooooo many leftover leaves/branches that I just kept going. LOL! 

I was inspired by some gift designs that I found on Pinterest. You can check out my Pinterest boards HERE. I hope you are inspired by my creations, my pins, and how I use my PS stamps/dies! 

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

Paper Smooches dies: Decorate a Tree dies and Holly Wreath Builder dies

Paper Smooches stamps: Holiday Cheer; Paper Smooches dies: Frame 4 and Holly Wreath Builder dies

I hope you will join in the fun with the PS December RIBBON challenge! You could WIN a $15 Paper Smooches gift certificate! ***Oh how I wish I could win! I have such a large list of stamps/dies that I want:) 

And remember 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:}

Paper Smooches March 2018 sketch challenge with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing a fun start-to-finish video and card for the PS March 2018 sketch challenge!

I was inspired by the sketch but also by THIS scrapbook page by LilinFang. **NOTE: I do tend to change the sketches a bit! LOL!

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Spreading Sunshine, Lots of Love, Luminous Spring, and Spectrum; Paper Smooches dies: Love & Cherish and Curly Clouds

I hope that you are inspired and play along with the PS March 2018 sketch challenge! You could WIN one of THREE Paper Smooches gift certificates!

And remember 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:}

Easter Bunny Decorations with Savannah O'Gwynn **cute kid ALERT**

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing step-by-step instructions for Easter bunny decorations using the PS Bunny Card die set!

These decorations are easy to make with lots of different variations as well, can be customized, and you can even use the OTHER animal card die sets to create these decorations for a birthday party, showers, school activities, and MORE! 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Easter Blessings; Paper Smooches dies: Bunny Card die set

I hope that you are inspired to create some of these bunny decorations for your Easter celebrations, or maybe you will use the other animal card die sets to create a panda, lizard, bat, cat, or dog for your children's next party! I'd love to see what you make so 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:}

Pixelated Images with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing how I created a pixelated image using the Paper Smooches Cross Stitch die! 

I love this die sooooooo much! I have so many ideas for it that don't include stitching! One day I will share my ideas:) I actually shared a similar design for the CardMaker + Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog hop {HERE} at the beginning of November. Many of you wanted more details so I thought I would make a video! 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Summer Lovin; Paper Smooches dies: Cross Stitch

I hope that you are inspired to try making some pixelated images using foam tape, glitter (or flocking!!!), and your Cross Stitch die! 

And remember 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:}

10-ish Minute Cards with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing how I create a quick and easy card in 10 minutes or less.... well, that's the goal 😜

I was challenged by the CardMaker editor to create some easy cards, and I decided to make a process video to prove that I did in fact make a card under 10 minutes. Funny thing is that I stopped the clock and then added twine! It took less than thirty seconds so I was still under the 10 minute mark! LOL! 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Courteous Cuties and Hello Sampler; Paper Smooches dies: Courteous Cuties Icons, Hearts, and Hello Love

I hope that you are inspired by my quick and easy cards, and that you will try some of my tips and tricks for your next creation! I know I didn't really follow my own advice for my creations... but I can guarantee that if YOU do, then you will have more success than I did:) LOL! 

And remember to link up your creations to our Inspired By Virtual Smooches post if you are inspired by anything you see on our education blog!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Butterflies and Bats with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today (I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack! HOOOOOORAY!) sharing a fun little trick to turn your butterfly die cuts into Halloween bats! 

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

Paper Smooches dies: Butterfly Duet

I hope that you will create your own butterfly bats using the PS butterfly dies- there are several butterfly die cuts and ALL of them make a super cute bat! 

And remember 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:}

Creating a Base for Line Art Dies with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing a quick video on how to create bases for line art dies! 

Line art dies are die cuts that create line outlines. Here's a couple of samples: Dinosaur, Kind Bear, Pineapple 2. 

The easiest way to create a base is to "emboss and cut" this die cut image. Check out my video for how I do this! *****Be sure to change your settings to HD before watching! THANKS! 

I hope that you are inspired to create your own bases for your Paper Smooches line art dies! Remember to link up your creations to our Inspired By Virtual Smooches post so I can check them out!!! 

Be sure to check out our PS July challenge- ANYTHING GOES! Create some bases for your line art dies and enter to win a $50 gift certificate! Click HERE for more details! 

**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:}

Bible Journaling #3 {Psalm 55:17} with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing another bible journaling process video using some of the NEW PS July release dies. ***This is also a great project for the PS July Anything Goes challenge! 

I love this NEW Prayers die- it's actually two separate pieces so it worked out that I wanted to use the first half for my page. **NOTE: I say that my next project/bible journaling page should be about waiting patiently. I jokingly say that I don't think there is a bible verse about that- but I KNOW there is! LOL! 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Tick Tock [retired[; Paper Smooches dies: Prayers, Pointers, and Always & Forever

I hope that you will use some PS stamps/dies on your next project or bible journaling page.  ANNNNNNNNNNND I hope you will join in the fun with the PS July Anything Goes challenge! You could WIN a $50 Paper Smooches gift certificate! ***Oh how I wish I could win! I have such a large list of stamps/dies that I want:) 

And remember 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:}

Bible Journaling #2 {1 Cor. 16:14} with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing a process video for my latest bible journaling page that was inspired by a DaySpring home decor piece. 

For my page, I used an old homemade stencil that I created for two other Virtual Smooches vides HERE and HERE. I love that this stencil is reusable! And I love the placements of the hearts:)

This verse/page is a reminder to me that I need to do ALL things in love. Sometimes my flesh wins and I'm selfish wanting gain or approval or I want control. I also might try to manipulate the situation or people... that's not how I want to be. I want to be God-controlled and do things (even things I don't want to do) in LOVE. 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Alphadot; Paper Smooches dies: Tiny Hearts, Love & Cherish, Hearts, and Linked Hearts

Here's my sweet little friend, Eda- she created some beautiful colored pages for my bible, as well as the green washi tape finger puppets in my video! LOL! :) Age is not a factor when crafting, creating, or learning about God! 

I hope that you are inspired to create your own stencil using Paper Smooches dies--- or that you will create a bible journaling page for 1 Corinthians 16:14!!! Remember 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:}

PS May FLOWER challenge with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today sharing a process video of the card for the PS May FLOWER challenge!

Trav really loves this card- and even said that he didn't know I watercolored the flowers with inks until after he watched my video 😜 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Blossoming Buds

I hope that you are inspired by some of my tips and tricks and that you will play along with our PS May FLOWER challenge! You could WIN a $50 Paper Smooches gift certificate! ***Oh how I wish I could win! I have such a large list of stamps/dies that I want:) 

And remember 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:}