Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Birthday Blog Hop!!

Good Morning!

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Birthday Blog Hop!!

Today we are celebrating Lisa's (owner/designer of PPPR) birthday! She had a plan for this hop, but we (the Design Team plus guests) have a plan of our OWN because we LOVE her!!!! ;) We are all making special birthday projects using some files from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons store AND since birthdays are all about celebrating with friends and  giving gifts, we decided to add guests to the lineup and giveaway a TON of prizes!! These awesome prizes include fun twine, stamp sets and gift certificates to some of our favorite crafty stores!! You seriously do NOT want to miss a single stop in this hop!!  

If you are coming to here from Monica's blog you are in the right place! If you have just stumbled upon this hop, make sure to head back to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog! But remember - and this is important! - Lisa does NOT have the correct lineup on her blog, because she doesn't know there has been a few ADDITIONS to the lineup thanks to her DT!! SURPRISE, Lisa!! :) Lisa will direct you to the correct blog, but after that please disregard her lineup!! 

And now...onto my project!!

I used the new Make a Wish cut file and the Center Panel Step Card to create this adorable birthday card! 

Oh my goodness, just look at this little face, how could she not just make you smile!

 Supplies:
PaperTrey Ink Kraft and Vintage Cream cardstock
My Mind's Eye So Sophie 6x6 paper stack
Core'dinations
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Make a Wish cut files
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Center Panel Step Card
Peachy Keen Stamps The Moodies Face Assortment
Avery Elle Oh Happy Day
Hemp Twine
Neat & Tangled Sequins

GIVEAWAY!!

Of course Lisa has an awesome package to give away to one lucky hopper!! 

For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and also leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also 'LIKE' Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter. A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, September 24th. Only US or Canadian mailing addresses please.

Lisa is also offering this cute little Bird-Day file for free this SATURDAY and SUNDAY only, during the blog hop!

 

You can pick him up over at her blog here. If you miss the birdy he will be available for purchase over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons starting Monday!

And Lisa is also offering up this adorable Friday Freebie this week!

With our blog hop also comes a new Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Challenge!!

The theme of the challenge is Birthday and you can link up your projects at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog until Sunday, October 12th for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the store. We can't wait to see what you create using PPPR files!!

WAIT...WHAT?! ANOTHER GIVEAWAY?!

In honor of Lisa's birthday, I am offering up TWO Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files to one lucky follower! To be entered into my special giveaway all you have to do is be a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post! Don't forget to 'like' my Facebook Fan Page too!

(Once I randomly pick the winner of this giveaway, I'll contact you to see if you would like the cutting files OR the digital clip art files.)

And the files coordinating PERFECTLY with some My Creative Time stamps! Your next stop on the hop is the super talented Emma, so head on over to her blog to find out how you can win the coordinating stamp sets!

Now onto the next stop in the hop!! Head on over to Emma's blog!! 

Here is the CORRECT hop lineup in case you get lost along the way!! 

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Barb ~ http://BugBites411.blogspot.com/

Julie K. ~http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Brianna ~ http://www.Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com/

Jessica Esch ~http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

Candace ~ http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/

Monica ~http://www.monicascreativemadness.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/

Emma ~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Melisa ~ http://www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Nanne ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Sarah ~ http://pinkcricut.com/

Tanya ~ http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Ana Maria ~ http://shortycreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping along on our surprise birthday hop for Lisa! And HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday Lisa!

Digi My World design team member!

Good morning! I hope this Friday is treating you all well. Today I'm sharing the news that I am now on the Digi My World Digital Stamp design team! Ann is super talented and very fun to work with, so I cannot wait to get started. :)

You can find all of her digital stamps here.

I was able to pick up a couple files and get to coloring, so I want to share a new project with you all today. Now keep in mind, I haven't used my Copics in a very long time, so my shading and blending might be a little rusty!

Isn't this little Zombie couple, the cutest little Zombies ever?!

I print my digi stamps out onto Express Blending card paper on an Epson Workforce 1100. It dries really fast and I don't even have to wait, I can just start coloring. There also doesn't seem to be any smearing of the Epson ink. :)

 Supplies:

Digi My World Death Do Us Part

Jaded Blossom Vampires & Zombies, Oh My!

PaperTrey Ink White Cardstock

Bazzill Licorice 6x6 mini prints

Studio Calico Wood Veneers

Copics

Glossy Accents

Stampin' Up Pearls

Ann is also still having a design team call to round out another team of designers! You can get all the information on the Digi My World Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Fright Night!

Today is Friday. Today is the 13th. Happy Friday the 13th!

I've got a super cute card to share with you this morning using the Movie Monsters files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons!

I have to admit, I've never watched the Jason/Friday the 13th movies and I even had to ask my hubby which little guy was associated with Friday the 13th! I'm sure in the movie Jason doesn't look this cute...but just look at this little guy!

 The background shape is from my Silhouette Studio Library. I added some drippy blood to my little guy by using the Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch and some glossy accents.

Supplies:

PaperTrey Ink Vintage Cream cardstock

Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler cardstock

My Mind's Eye Happy Haunting 6x6 paper stack

Carta Bella Traditions 6x6 paper stack

Echo Park Scoot 6x6 paper stack

Echo Park All About a Boy 6x6 paper stack

Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons Movie Monsters cutting files

Pink By Design A Haunting We Will Go

Don't forget to stop by Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and check out all of the super cute cut files and digital clip art! Lisa even offers freebies and her files are so original! In fact...check out this new file available today!

There is even a way you can WIN this adorable set! Head on over to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Facebook Fan Page to share, comment and be entered!

And with that, I hope you all have a fabulous Friday!

PPPR DT :: Glad I found you, STUD!

This project for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons design team post is a special one for me!

Today, my husband Shawn and I are celebrating our 14th anniversary! Happy Anniversary Shawn! I guess you were right, I am stuck with you! :)

For my card I used the Stud Finder cut file to create this shaped card perfect for any man!

I used the JPEG files that come along with the set for the top sentiment, but I had several issues trying to get my printer to actually print it! I guess I haven't used that printer in so long, that the print heads were clogged or just flat out ruined. I had to change all the ink cartridges and then I still can't get the black to print. I ended up installing Silhouette Studio onto my iMac and then using a flash drive to save and open the file to print it on my other printer. What a pain...but it still turned out great and the print and cut feature is still amazing.

It's a pretty simple card, but I know that he'll like it!

I cut the buttons out of black Core'dinations several times so I could make them pop up off the card. Then I added some glossy accents to finish them off.

Supplies:
PaperTrey Ink White cardstock
Core'dinations
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Stud Finder cut file
My Creative Time Chocolate Greetings
Freckled Fawn Wood Veneers

The rest of the design team projects can be seen at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog, so stop by and check them out!

PPPR DT :: Stay Cool!

Welcome to another edition of our Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons design team share!

I used the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Cool Sun cutting file to make this super cute project! Because while everyone else is now settling into their school routine, we have this last week of summer before school starts here, and boy, are we taking advantage of it!

I created the base of the card by welding a circle and a rounded square together in my Silhouette Studio. The card is a little smaller than the common A2 sized card, but will still fit perfectly in the envelope.

I used some more of the PaperTrey Ink clear cardstock on this project for my "cool" sunglasses. :) And these little "skittles" are some I found on Facebook. If I can research the link, I'll update my post, but I can't believe I didn't save the info! Sorry!

Supplies:
PaperTrey Ink White cardstock
PaperTrey Ink Clear cardstock
Echo Park A Perfect Summer 6x6 paper stack
Core'dinations
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Cool Sun cutting files
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Borders 3 cutting files
Jaded Blossom Happy Summer
skittles

Don't forget to head on over to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and check out the rest of the fabulous DT projects!

PPPR: Back to School Blog Hop!

Good morning and welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Back to School Blog Hop! 

If you've just hopped over from Candace's blog, then you're hopping in the right direction. If you've just stumbled across my blog this morning, head on over to Lisa's blog to start at the beginning!

Today we are focusing on back to school! My kiddos don't actually start school until September 3rd, but I'm sure most of you and your kiddos are now settling into the routine. I decided to create a card for my blog hop project today! I used the school bus from the Back 2 School cutting files.

I created the base of my card using a ticket shape from the Silhouette Online Store. It's kind of like a "ticket to ride" for the first day! :)

I also used some clear cardstock to make the windows look a little more realistic! The PaperTrey Ink Clear cardstock cuts perfectly in the cameo. :)

Supplies:
PaperTrey Ink Kraft cardstock
PaperTrey Ink Clear cardstock
Echo Park Paper & Glue 6x6 paper stack
Core'dinations
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Back 2 School cutting files
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Simple Banner Shapes
Jaded Blossom Lunch Box Notes 2
Enamel Dots

GIVEAWAY TIME!!

For a chance to win this fabulous prize, you must be a follower of each blog in our hop and leave a comment on each blog. You can also earn extra chances by "LIKING" the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons fan page on Facebook here, and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter here! A winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, August 27th. Only US or Canadian addresses, please.

And don't forget about our monthly challenge!

Rules:

1. The project must be Back to School themed. You must use Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons products as the focus of the project.

2. Please link back to your actual blog post...not your blog. If you don't have a blog, you can still enter the challenge! Just post a photo of your project to the Back to School Challenge photo folder in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Project Parade Facebook Group HERE!

3. You can enter as many different back to School projects as you want for more chances to win.

4. The challenge will run for 3 weeks. You must link up your project by 11:55 p.m. CST on Saturday, September 14, 2013.

5. One random winner of a $10 Gift Certificate to PPPR will be chosen. Our Design Team will also choose our PPPR Top 3. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

Now, what are you waiting for? Let's get hopping! Your next stop on the hop is Melisa!

And if you happen to get lost somewhere along the way, here is the complete blog hop lineup!

Lisa

Ana Maria

Barb

Brianna

Candace

Jeanne- That's me!

Melisa- You're next stop!

Nicole

Shannon

PPPR DT :: Birthday Wishes

Good morning! It's been a while since I've posted, but today's Wednesday and it's time for another round of Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons design team inspiration!

For today's project I combined several different Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons cutting files, including some borders AND the banner shapes. I used the Fourth of July Kids cutting files, and made this super sweet little girl bringing by some birthday wishes. And look at that sweet little Peachy Keen face!

 The base of the card was created in Silhouette Studio using a shape in my library. 

 Supplies:

PaperTrey Ink Vintage Cream

My Mind's Eye Ooh La La 6x6 paper stack

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Fourth of July Kids

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Borders 1

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Simple Banner Shapes

My Creative Time Teeny Tag Greetings

Peachy Keen Stamps Sweet and Silly Face Assortment

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique hemp twine

Don't forget to stop by the PPPR blog to check out the rest of the design team's projects!