2 Virtual Smooches videos with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing TWO videos!!! **I do apologize in advance for my lighting and movement of my camera! I have no idea what was going on while I was recording! :(

For the first video, I decided to do a revisit for my cross-stamp-stitching technique because I had a couple of emails asking for more information. Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of my nephew's card from the video:

Happy birthday, Eyob!!! 

And then I even stamped on the inside of my card-- nothing fancy... but it's a start:)

Paper Smooches stamps: Needle Little Love, Word Up, Sentiment Sampler, and We Connect; Paper Smooches dies: Numbers

I share how to dress up your notebook covers in my second video! I also share that I'm addicted to paper-- and that's where I got my idea for this project! These notebooks are a great gift for just about anyone and for any occasion. And since there are so many Paper Smooches dies and stamps, the possibilities and designs for your notebook cover are endless! LOVE LOVE LOVE! This is a great way to use literally ANY PS die!! 

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of my notebook covers:

Paper Smooches stamps: A Little Lovin'; Paper Smooches dies: Anchor and Baby Shower

Paper Smooches stamps: He Said She Said; Paper Smooches dies: Word Bubbles

Paper Smooches stamps: Nine Lives; Paper Smooches dies: Nine Lives

You can also add random coordinating stamps throughout the notebook for extra fun! 

I really hope that you will try creating a new notebook cover or dressing up your notebook cover using 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!!! 

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:}

Regular/Reverse Dry Embossing with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here, and in today I share two different ways to dry emboss using a chipboard piece created from a Paper Smooches die. These techniques are called Regular Dry Embossing and Reverse Dry Embossing. This is a great technique to use with literally ANY PS die!! 

**Pay no attention to my voice at the beginning of the video-- OY! I was really excited:) LOL! 

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of my dry embossing creations:

Create a regular dry embossed image using a chipboard piece placed on the back of your cardstock.

Paper Smooches stamps: We Connect, Vegtastic, and Hubby and Wifey; Paper Smooches dies: Ampersands

This card set was created for my husband who works at Walgreen's-- check out the video for my explanation:) 

Create a reverse dry embossed image using a chipboard piece placed on the front of your cardstock.

Paper Smooches stamps: Chart Toppers; Paper Smooches dies: Ampersands

I really hope that you will try creating some chipboard die cuts using your Paper Smooches dies-- and I also hope you will try either regular dry embossing or reverse dry embossing on your next creation!!!  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!!! 

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

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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 Telescoping Cards with Savannah O'Gwynn

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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 Gang; Paper Smooches dies: Hexalongs

Create a graphic/modern card

Paper Smooches stamps: Pip Squeaks and Slang Gang; Paper Smooches dies: Hexalongs

Create a special note

Paper Smooches stamps: Giddy Bugs and Happy Camper; Paper Smooches dies: Hexalongs and Wedding Shower

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:) 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!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Spray Paint, Stamping, and tips with Savannah O'Gwynn

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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 Concoctions, Cyber Cafe, Hope, 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.

Paper Smooches stamps: Falling For You, My Guy, and Slang Gang; Paper Smooches dies: Hot Spots SM Set1

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Cuteasaurus and Great Chemistry 

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! 

 

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!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Creating Party Hats with Savannah O'Gwynn {lots of pics}

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**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 Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets with Savannah O'Gwynn

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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....

Paper Smooches stamps: Pip Squeaks Paper Smooches dies: Ovals1

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Boob Tubes, Cuteasaurus, and My Guy Paper Smooches dies: Tag Scallop

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:}

Using Masking and Shadows to Create Dimension on One-Layer Cards

Hi, it's Emily here and I'm back with a video to show you how I use the masking technique and shadow stamps to create the illusion of dimension on a one-layer card. I hope you'll give it a try and share what you create.

Thanks so much for watching!

Virtual Smooches: Adding Hand Stitching with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I would like to show you how to add hand stitching to your creations. This is ANOTHER project that is PERFECT for literally any Paper Smooches stamp set:)

**I apologize in advance since this video is 13 minutes! I share 13 tips throughout the video-- so I guess I needed a minute for each:)

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished cards:

Paper Smooches stamps: Qwick Qwips, Simply Said, Woofers & Tweeters, and A Little Lovin'

Paper Smooches stamps: Qwick Qwips, Zoo Crew, Word Salad, Space Cadet, and Market Fresh

I hope you will try hand stitching on your next creations---  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 Tea Bag Tags with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I would like to show you how I decorate some tea bags, as well as a couple of tips. This project is PERFECT for literally any Paper Smooches stamp set or die:)

Here's the video:

Here's a couple of pictures of the finished tags:

Create a custom tea bag using divine twine to match your party theme or colors.

Create a custom tea bag envelope to give tea bags (or specialty tea) as a gift.

Prepare your tags in advance-- this ensures that you will have fresh tea and super cute tea bag decorations:)

 Paper Smooches stamps: Hot Concoctions, Healthy Vibes, First Aid Kit, and FOLKal Points; as well as the Baby Shower Paper Smooches die

I hope you will decorate your tea bags and drinks for an upcoming party or gathering using some of my ideas and tips. Please leave a comment below with a link to your creation or 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 {well, this is kind of a comment}-- I received a text from a friend the other day. She sent me the following pictures of one of her sons watching my videos. She says that he LOVES to watch me on Thursdays! I love that we have a young crafter following the Virtual Smooches video blog!!!

I can't wait to see what he creates after watching my videos:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}