Winter/Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello, everyone! Happy National Cocoa Day!! I hope you're all enjoying your favourite hot  beverages, whether it's coffee, tea or cocoa. I always love the Coffee Lovers Blog Hops and, this time, I made a tea card with a video!

I used quite a few Paper Smooches products, including Foliage 1, Foliage 2, Bows, Coffee & Tea, A Holy Holiday, Cyber Cafe and Christmas Sampler. Phew! That was a lot. ;)



I stacked three shapes and shades of green leaves to create laurels at the top and bottom of my card. The blue bow, sentiment and teapot create a vertical line to draw the eye down the centre of the card. The silver behind the blue bow is reflected in the string holding the tea bag to the pot.

Be sure to comment or play along for your chance to win one of many amazing prizes for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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A Die Cutting Tip with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I'm back---- after a canyon sized gap between my last video! I apologize for that gap!!!! I was traveling and then sick (couldn't talk at all)-- I really didn't get much done during the month of November!  

Today I'm sharing a quick tip that I recently learned and used on my PS December Release blog hop creation--- you can use a dryer sheet when die cutting! The dryer sheet helps hold all the die cut pieces with your image. This is super helpful when using simple or intricate die cut images!!! 

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

 Paper Smooches dies: Adorable Array

I hope that you are inspired to use a dryer sheet the next time you die cut! ANNNNNNNNNNND I hope you will join in the fun with the Paper Smooches December Flower challenge! You could WIN a $50 Paper Smooches gift certificate! Click HERE for more details and to play along:) 

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:}

Mass Production Series- Birthday cards (video 2) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I'm back to share MORE quick and easy birthday cards to create! These are perfect for just about anyone!!! I actually made some masculine cards today:) LOL! ***Click HERE for the 1st video of this series! 

I follow a simple design and use washi tape as the major part of these card creations. I also have a HUGE blooper in this video! It only happens when I'm taping "live"! LOL!

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Bosom Buddy; Paper Smooches dies: Sassy Letters, Hexalongs, and Stars

Click HERE for the "how-to video" for chevrons from hexagon dies!

Paper Smooches stamps: Bosom Buddy; Paper Smooches dies: Sassy Letters and Flowers 2

I hope that you are inspired to create some of these CAS birthday cards for your next project! 

Remember: please 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)

This week's Virtual Smooches Featured Fan is.........my friend Tony! Actually, he's my trainer and friend:) He asked about three weeks ago for some "fancy" paper to create an anniversary card for his bride [they celebrated their first anniversary on 10.11]. I brought him some supplies and paper....and this is the card he created! ***NOTE: the background on this card was inspired by THIS and THIS video--- which oddly enough was the wedding card I created for them!!! 

He was a bit overwhelmed with all the dots, die cuts, etc.... but he did an AWESOME job! He made this card all by himself:) 

Happy anniversary, Tony and Gretchen <3 

Congrats to Tony! 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:}

Mass Production (birthday cards) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I've started a NEW video series so that I can make a deadline for my Aunt! LOL! She asked me t make 15 different birthday cards---- I have 2 weeks to do it! YIKES:) 

But I've made some super easy CAS birthday cards that are perfect for any friend or family member!

All of the cards I share today have the same design as this one but are all different! *You know me!! I like to add detail so CAS really isn't where I stop:) I add patterned paper and a bit of thread on some of them!  

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Birthday Bash; Paper Smooches dies: Dainty Flowers 

Paper Smooches stamps: Salutations; Paper Smooches dies: Dainty Flowers and Flag Tags

Paper Smooches stamps: Salutations and Hullabaloo; Paper Smooches dies: Dainty Flowers and Flag Tags

I hope that you are inspired to create some of these CAS birthday cards for your next project! In the video I came up with a great idea for these as gifts for Christmas!!!! I am always in need of birthday cards--- so I thought that a pack of these would make a great gift. LOL! 

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)

This week's Virtual Smooches Featured Fan is.........my friend Stacy! She came over to my house the other day and was inspired by THIS video to create her own bible journaling tip-ins! She did an amazing job at journaling her faith with PS stamps/dies! 

Congrats to Stacy! 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:}

Colorful Cat-Lover Card

Hey Virtual Smooches friends, Kalyn here! It's been way too long since I've popped in on the blog and I've missed it so much! I've been busy moving and getting back into the swing of graduate school, so videos took a bit of a break. But I'm back and so excited!

Today I've got a silly and colorful card that will be perfect for any cat-lover out there! I just love the Chubby Chums set from Paper Smooches and knew I wanted to create something with it! I also used the classic Whirligigs set to create the bold polka dots.

Watch this short video I made and see how it all came together:

Thanks so much for joining me today! And I'll be back very soon! Happy Monday!

Kalyn

Pocket Folders (and tips) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today, and I'd love to share with you a couple of different projects! 

First up are my bible journaling projects. I've created three so far and the last one uses the PS Butterfly Duet die set. I just looooooooooove how it turned out! *NOTE: It's actually a "tip-in" because I've attached this to my bible using washi tape. Thanks to Illustrated Faith for inspiring me!

Paper Smooches stamps: Butterfly Duet

Next up I share how to create a simple (and I mean SUPER EASY) pocket folder for your binder or journals! I decorated both sides of my pocket using PS stamps/dies! So fun and perfect for any size binder :)

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

Paper Smooches stamps: Have Faith, Spiritual Sampler; Paper Smooches dies: File Folders, Religious Words, Frame 4 

I hope that you are inspired to create your own pocket folder for your binders for work, school, to organize your schedule, or even for your bible journal:) 

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:}

A Personal Journal with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! Today I'm sharing something a bit personal and a project that is ongoing--- so ongoing that I've been working on it for almost 2 years! And I plan on working on it for 2 more! LOL! 

Today I want to share my prayer journal/binder and how I've used decorated journaling cards/covers using Paper Smooches stamps/dies! It's almost like a small scrapbook! 

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

Paper Smooches dies: Always & Forever

Paper Smooches dies: Hearts

Paper Smooches dies: Hearts and Friend Word

Paper Smooches stamps: Uplifters, Spiritual Sampler, and Have Faith; Paper Smooches dies: Hearts 

I hope and pray that you are inspired to create your own prayer journal/binder or to decorate and illustrate in your bible using PS stamps/dies! I pray that as you decorate your journal or bible that your walk with Jesus grows and deepens;) 

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:}

Sav Challenges #3 + Tips with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here today! I'm back and I feel like I'm a bit rusty! So many crazy things happened while recording this video!

I'm sharing how I created these 2 cards for our new neighbors. I'm using up my stash and creating CAS card designs--- that makes these perfect for the Sav Challenges! Kalyn also joined in the fun with my challenge of using up your stash--- HOOOOOORAY! She's our Virtual Smooches Featured Fan of the week! Be sure to check out her project and video HERE! 

I also share some tips throughout the video; these tips help me when I'm crafting so I thought I would share them with you! Some are old and some are new... hopefully they help you:) 

I also get distracted by Olsen! He runs and hides under my desk when he hears thunder or during a thunderstorm. YUP! You guessed it! There was a storm going on while I was recording- LOL! Anyway... I definitely was distracted by him coming under my desk while recording (there's literally NO room for my feet or body when he's under there! LOL!)!!

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

Paper Smooches stamps: The Welcome Wagon; Paper Smooches dies: Welcome Word 

I hope that you are inspired to join in the fun with the Sav Challenges! I also hope you are inspired by some of my tips!!! 

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)

DRUMROLL please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We haven't had a VS FF in FOREVER! I'm super excited to announce that Kalyn is our Featured Fan! She joined in the fun with the Sav Challenges of using up your stash/scraps! Way to go, Kalyn! Be sure to check out her video HERE! ***Please email me Kalyn and I will send you your VS FF badge:)

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Using Paper Scraps in Cardmaking

Hi there! Kalyn here, back after a bit of a break. I've been on vacation and moved since I last posted! Lots going on, but I missed posting videos so much! So here's my latest card and video tutorial! It's all about using up paper scraps on a card:

I used the Group Hugs stamp set, the Coffee & Tea dies as well as the Flourishes 1 dies all from Paper Smooches. Watch the step-by-step video below or over at YouTube!

Hope you enjoyed it and this gave you some inspiration to use up those scraps! They can turn into a really cute card if you give it a whirl!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kalyn