Pet Sympathy Card using Feathers Dies as Angel Wings

Hi, it's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a how-to on making a pet sympathy card using the Feathers Dies as angel wings. I've used Nine Lives and Nine Lives Dies here for a friend who lost her cat but you could easily swap in Woofers & Tweeters and Woofers Dies or Paws for a Cause if you needed to make a pet sympathy card for a dog.

Paper Smooches Supplies:

• Feathers Dies
• Nine Lives Stamp Set
• Nine Lives Dies
• Duo Die 3
• Flowers Dies
• Word Up Stamp Set
• Flap Happy Stamp Set
• Butterflies 2 Dies

Thanks so much for watching!

Fabric Feathers (ANOTHER fashion accessory) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing ANOTHER feather accessory-- this time I make a necklace using fabric feathers! LOOOOVE! **I found THIS tutorial for making fabric feathers and using wire to make the necklace pieces.... it's WAY too advanced for me! So I made this video to share an easy way for non-jewelry makers (like myself)!!! 

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

Paper Smooches dies: Feathers

And I just HAVE to share this photo of Olsen inspired by my Granny! She told me I should take a pic of Olsen dressed up in my feather necklaces! LOL! 

**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:}

Gift Bags with the Hot Spots Small Base Die

Hi, it's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a how-to on making large and small gift bags with the Hot Spots Small Base Dies. This die is most commonly used to create scene cards but you can get more out of your dies by thinking out-of-the-box or, in this case, in the box! ;)

To create the boxes, you need to die cut the die twice. For the middle section, which I call the container strip - since it houses the treats/toys/greeting cards - complete instructions and measurements for both versions can be found in my video.

These gift boxes are so easy to whip up for last-minute gift-giving! You could make these for any occasion in a variety of themes.

Stay tuned for more gift box ideas with the Hot Spots Large Base Dies!

Paper Smooches Supplies:

• Hot Spots Small Base Dies
• Quote Tag Dies
• Flowers Dies
• Birthday Words Dies
• Balloons Dies

Thanks so much for watching!

Leather Feathers (REVISIT) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

***Sorry I'm late! Totally worth it---these leather feather earrings are SUPER cute:)

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'd like to share ANOTHER video using the PS Feather dies! I challenged myself last week in THIS video to make leather feather earrings! LOOOOOOVE the result!   

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

Cut your feather in half for a new look! 

Use a stencil to create a design on your feather! 

Paper Smooches dies: Feathers

**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:}

Make an Interchangeable Magnetic Scene Card with the Deco Bag Die

Hi, it's Emily Leiphart here and I'm sharing a project that was inspired by one of my son's creations! He was inspired by my Valentine's Day gift tags and I was, in turn, inspired by his sweet hamster family. You're in for a treat as he does the introduction. :)



Here are a couple of scene possibilities using the characters and elements included in this project:

Paper Smooches products used:
Stamp Sets: Party Posse, Mini Monograms
Dies: Deco Bag, Borders 1, Hello Words, Posse Icons, Clouds, Spectrum Icons

Thanks so much for watching!

Leather Feathers (fashion accessories) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'd like to share another video using the PS Feather dies! This time I become a jewelry maker--- I'm making leather feather fashion accessories:) LOVE!  

Here's the video:

Paper Smooches dies: Feathers

**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:}

Fluffy Feathers with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:}

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'd like to share a quick way to add detail and dimension to your PS Feather dies! This is a SUPER quick technique so the video is less than 3 minutes! LOL! 

And I looooooove that I created a birthday card for this post because it's my brother's birthday TODAY!!!!! I sent him a different card (since this one is a bit too girly! LOL!)! Happy birthday, Leander!!!!!! 

Here's the video:

Paper Smooches stamps: Happy Birthday; Paper Smooches dies: Feathers

**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:}

Trav's Card Style #2 (breaking the rules) with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:} 

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing another quick start-to-finish card with you!! Since I'm still over in Israel, I needed something quick to make! Trav's Card Style is the perfect design for this quick video:) 

I have to be honest... I do NOT like Trav's Card Style-- it's sooooooooo boring! There's nothing to it! SOOOOO plain! So I kind of broke the rules (i.e. "stamp ribbon done") for this creation! LOL! 

Here's the video:

Paper Smooches stamps: We Connect and Simply Said; Paper Smooches dies: Love Word 

I hope that you enjoyed this video! I also hope that you will try out Trav's Card Style (stamp, ribbon, done)!!! Please link up your creations HERE-- I'd love to check them 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 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.......... Shannon J.! Shannon knocks my socks off with this card-- look at the stamped frame she created (after being inspired by THIS video!!)!!! LOOOOVE! Great papers and design, Shannon! LOVE!  

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

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Trav's Card Style with Savannah O'Gwynn

Hello, friends:} 

Savannah O'Gwynn here, and today I'm sharing a quick start-to-finish card with you!! This card and video are quick today because...

1. Trav and I leave for a trip to Israel in less than 24 hours!!!!! HOOOOORAY:)
2. I ran out of time!
3. Trav kind of challenged me in our interview video (HERE)-- he said if I ever tried "his" card style/design than the video would be quick! That's exactly what I needed since I haven't even packed for our trip yet!!! LOL!  

So I tried Trav's Card Style-- also known as "Stamp Ribbon Done". I think this card turned out super cute.... but I want to add sooooooooo much more! LOL! 

I actually think that I might start a NEW feature here on the VS blog using Trav's Card Style as my inspiration/design! LOL! 

Here's the video:

Paper Smooches stamps: We Connect; Paper Smooches dies: Hearts 

I hope that you enjoyed this video! I also hope that you will try out Trav's Card Style (stamp, ribbon, done)!!! Please link up your creations HERE-- I'd love to check them 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 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)

(Sound LOUD trumpet music)

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.......... Christine Dring! Christine created this FUN card using fabulous patterned papers (I looooooooove mixing and matching patterns), as well as a technique shared in THIS video! I love the double layered speech bubble! FAB! ***NOTE: THIS video shared a card that was made for my uncle. UPDATE: he just had surgery and everything is ok! THANKS for the prayers:) 

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

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Combining Flirty Frames with Duo Die 1, Duo Die 2 and Frame 1

Hi, it's Emily Leiphart here and today I'm sharing two cards using the Flirty Frames stamp set! I'm combining the first one with the Duo Die 1 and Frame 1 dies. For both of my cards, I use the emboss resist technique with distress inks. The balloons are first- and second-generation stamped on the Frame 1 die.

My second card uses the other frame stamp that coordinates with the Duo Die 2 die. I heat embossed this with gold embossing powder and sponged darker distress inks using the emboss resist technique.

I used water to mist the distress inks on this card, creating a beautiful, blended watercolour look.

See how both of these cards came together:



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