Introducing A Holy Holiday, Holly Jolly and Just For You

Hi, it's Emily here, and I'm sharing the card I created for the August DT Blog Hop! I was asked to feature the A Holy Holiday stamp set. I used the reindeer, berry (for the nose), large snowflake and two-part sentiment. The mini tag is from the Holly Jolly stamp set and the small snowflake is from the Just For You stamp set, both of which are also from this release. All of these stamps will be available for purchase on September 1st and Just For You is the TAM set for September 2014.

The birch tree background was created with the Autumn Groves stamp set. The sky and hills were created with a combination of the Borders 1, Stitched and Quotables dies.



Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Trav's Card Style (TCS) #5 with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) We are on vacation again.... and so I'm sharing a SUPER QUICK card and video! 

I have to admit that this card was really quick to make... but that's because I was forced not to mess with it! We only had 10 hours left before leaving on vacation (8 of it sleeping)! I really needed something quick! So I wanted to give Trav's Card Style (TCS) another shot...

Sometimes I have good ideas, and sometimes I don't! LOL! I think if I add just a bit of thread and staples to this card... it would be better! LOL! 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Bold Buzzwords and Just a Note

And just in case you didn't see these other two videos... I've used some Paper Smooches stamps/dies with my Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko inks! LOOOOOOOVE these cards (probably because they have more detail! LOL!)!!! 

Radiant Neon Invites from IMAGINE Crafts on Vimeo.

Fireworks Color Expressions from IMAGINE Crafts on Vimeo.

I hope you enjoyed these videos! 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:}

Back2School Laminated Bookmarks with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) I'm sharing a SUPER FUN and EASY back2school project that promotes reading/education/learning! 

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

Paper Smooches dies: Bookmarks

Customize your bookmarks! 

Paper Smooches stamps: Feline Friends; Paper Smooches dies: Bookmarks and Stars

I hope you enjoyed this video and that you create some back2school bookmarks using your Paper Smooches Bookmarks dies! 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)

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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.......... Travis O'Gwynn! Trav did eat my birthday cupcake... but I made him watch the video while eating it! LOL! 

Congrats to Travis! Please email me at {savannahland2 at comcast dot net} to receive your VS FF badge!!! Or I'll just text it to you:) 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

ps.... DON'T forget about the awesome sale at Paper Smooches HERE! Happy shopping:) 

Stitched Notebook + SALE!!!

Hi, it's Emily Leiphart here and this project features the seriously awesome Stitched Dies from Paper Smooches. I often make these little notebooks for my son and his friends to draw and craft in. Here's the video showing exactly how I make them:




I used the new Stitched Dies to give my notebook authenticity. I absolutely love these. Two of them coordinate with the hills and curve from Borders 1 and Quotables, respectively, so you can die cut twice and add stitched detailing on the edge of your hills and curves.

I used the Flowers Dies and an enamel dot to embellish the magnetic clasp. I also used my favourite stamp set of the moment, Blossoming Buds, to heat emboss the sentiment in leaf and mustard.

Don't forget, Paper Smooches is having a Summer Sale! There's no better time to order a few things from your wish list. :D

Thanks so much for stopping by!

A Layout with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) Today I'm sharing another project that I normally would not attempt.... a layout! 

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

Sorry about the colors-- I promise this is GORGEOUS in person! 

Paper Smooches stamps: Captured Moments, Hope, and Kudos; Paper Smooches dies: Kudos Words and Hearts

I hope you enjoyed this video and that you will use your PS stamps and dies to create some layouts or pages for your scrapbook! 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:}

ps... hope you join in the fun with my Birthday GIVEAWAY HERE! Deadline: August 8th

Virtual Smooches: Birthday Cake Decorations with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) Today we are celebrating.... ME! It's my birthday on Tuesday and this year I wanted to make a special birthday cupcake for Trav (I'd rather have a baked potato!) using PS dies. I was inspired by THIS cake and thought, "I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!" 

I'm not sure if you would consider this an EPIC Pinterest Idea FAIL... I think my cake turned out ok... but it would have been better if I used the Bam Bubble or Hearts dies! Next time:) LOL! 

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

Paper Smooches dies: Digits and Ovals

Here's what my desk looked like after I finished recording--- sprinkles EVERYWHERE! AND cleaning these up is almost like cleaning up glitter! LOL! 

I hope you enjoyed this video and that you will create your very own birthday cake decoration using PS dies!!! 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)

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..........head over to my blog to find out:) Click HERE! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Customized Latch Cover with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) I'm only a day late... so I'm sharing only one video today! LOL! 

I just love the PS stamps and dies--- you can literally make anything using them! And today I'm sharing how to use them to create customized latch covers for nursery doors. LOVE LOVE LOVE this little fox image! 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Chilly Chums; Paper Smooches dies: Chilly Chums and Alphawhimsy

I hope you enjoyed this video and make some custom latch covers! 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:}

ps... and just because I love this photo.... look at Olsen! He's sooooooooooo funny! He wanted to check out what was happening while Trav was taking photos! LOL! LOVE LOVE LOVE him! 

2 Videos + a BONUS with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) Because I was a bit behind last week... and NEVER posted my video... I am sharing THREE creations today! 

This first video was from last week. I needed a sympathy card quickly and used THIS card for inspiration. 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Reflections; Paper Smooches dies: Loopy Leaf

Next up.... this week's video:) I've continued with my "self challenges" and combined both to make this masculine birthday card using some of my older Echo Park papers. LOVE how this turned out--- Trav just commented that he noticed I added glossy accents to the die cut sentiment after making the video. YES! I did! I forgot to mention that in the video. Good eye, Trav! 

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Digits; Paper Smooches dies: Birthday Words

And for our BONUS---- this week I shared another video using Imagine Crafts inks and Paper Smooches stamps/dies. I created 3 cards for this video.... and they are SUPER EASY and SOOOOOOOO FUN!

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Sugar Rush; Paper Smooches dies: Kudos

I hope you enjoyed these videos-- and that you join in my challenges with me! 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:}

A Bit Behind

Hello, friends:} 

It's Savannah O'Gwynn .... and today is usually my day to post a creation and video. Well, I'm a bit behind and didn't get to edit my video last night! 

I will be posting soon!!! Until then, go ahead and head over to my YouTube channel and check out my videos there:) Or stop by the Paper Smooches blog for inspiration! And you can ALWAYS stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge and join in the fun there! **This week's challenge is super EASY!! It's ANYTHING GOES:)  

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be back soon:) 

1 Card 2 Ways with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn here today:) I've created 2 cards with one card design--- and using the Paper Smooches  Feathers dies. ***Trav saw these cards and noticed I had brought back the feather dies! LOL! 

One card is more feminine... and I think the second card is more masculine. But honestly- I think these cards could be for just about anyone:) ANNNNNNNNNND I can enter these in the Paper Smooches SPARKS Anything Goes (wk1) challenge because ANYTHING GOES (as long as you use PS stamps/dies:) LOL!)!  

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Word Up; Paper Smooches dies: Feathers

Paper Smooches stamps: Bold Buzzwords; Paper Smooches dies: Feathers

I hope you enjoyed this video-- and that you are inspired to create your own designs on bandages or felt band aids for your little ones and their dolls/toys! 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)

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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.......... Samantha Mann! Samantha was inspired by my cross-stitching video HERE and HERE! ACK! I love this technique--- and I'm so glad she was inspired by it! It's called Cross-Stamp-Stitching. Be sure to stop by her blog and leave some love-- this card is for her friend who loves to cross-stitch! AWESOME:)

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

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}