Pals Paper Arts Inspiration Challenge

This is my submission for the current Pals Paper Arts Inspiration Challenge.  The photo they provided was unusual and so called for an unusual card!!  This was really out of my comfort range and I thought, why not?  Notice the ribbon?  I was inspired by many card makers out there doing this technique.  My ribbon here is not as "graceful" as some of the ones I have seen but I am happy with the effect!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Smiles,

Lesley

Paper Players Theme Challenge-Happy Valentine's Day

The Paper Players Challenge is up and running for the New Year!  I hope everyone had a restful hoiliday break and had some wonderful time with family and friends.  Today's challenge and our first for the year is a theme!  We would like you to start making your Valentine cards!!  We also have a brand new Guest Designer, Julie Gearinger.  Welcome Julie!!  We are so happy to be crafting with you this month!

I decided to create a traditional card with a Red and Pink theme.  I used a new Flower die that is available in the New Occasions Mini Catalogue called "Fun Flowers".  I love it!!  I crimped the flowers with my paper crimper.  I also used the Designer Paper and a sentiment from the "Filled with Love Bundle" that is available until January 24th!  It is a terrific deal with 12 sheets of DSP, one cute stamp set and some clear bitty buttons.  The mini centre flower was created using one of the Itty Bitty Punches and a Pearl was placed in the middle.  I love that DSP!!  A little Pink Taffeta Ribbon was added for some more pink colour on the card!!

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Smiles,

Lesley

Filled with Love Valentine Class

On Wednesday, January 19st from 6-8pm, I am teaching a class on how to make this Tri-Shutter Card starting from scratch!  This card is an extra special card that will be just right for your main squeeze or for a special friend.  You will learn how to cut each piece of paper and how to make this card from the ground up!  We will make two of these cards at the class using your own stamp set and designer paper.  I will provide the cardstock.

The class is FREE with your purchase of the Filled with Love Valentine Bundle and includes:

1.  Filled with Love Clear Stamp Set (Wood option is also available but costs a little more)
2.  12 sheets of 12 x12 Designer Paper-Real Red and Pretty in Pink Paper...this paper is super pretty!
3.  A package of Itty Bitty Clear Buttons
4.  A PDF Instruction sheet with the exact measurements for the card

The cost with shipping and taxes for the Bundle costs $41.22-you will be able to make many more of your own tri-shutter cards with the designer paper and the stamp set!!

SALE-A-BRATION is starting in a couple of days and so with this class comes the chance to win a FREE stamp set!!  I will raffle off the sale-a-bration sets and a Level one Hostess set at the class.

The cool thing about this card is it folds flat so it can be mailed and fits in a regular A2 envelope!!

If you are unable to attend the class but would still like to order the bundle, please email me or place your order online by clicking HERE.  I will enter your name in the draw to win one of the FREE sets!

I have room for 6 people at the class.  Please RSVP by Thursday, January 6th.

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Please email me if you have any questions.
Smiles,
Lesley