TRICK OR TREAT!!! Clover on Pumpkins

So, lately, I have been on a quest for some helpful copic coloring techniques and some tips on tying super bows on cards. I found a lot of really cool copic coloring help all over the internet and on SCS, and this card was just me messing around with some of the tutorials. I also tried out a new ribbon tying technique. Sorry, I cant credit the exact copic coloring tutorial, as I got it off of splitcoast and there are soooooo many on there, plus, I think I mixed and matched a few of the tips to make it work for me. The ribbon tying tutorial comes from Carolina (craftycaro on SCS). Check out her blog, as she will have a new ribbon technique posted each week or so. I have been so inspired by her blog!! Thanks Carolina!!!

This is the fabulous stamp I used, from LA LA Land, its called Clover on Pumpkins. Isn't the rooster sooooo adorable?? I love the LA LA Land images, they are nice and big so you can color them in with Copic Markers!! You can find this stamp, and many other LA LA Land stamps at the Paper Maniac Store, and...they also carry Copics now too!!

Supplies: Stamps: LaLa Land- Clover on Pumpkins, Our Craft Lounge- Holiday Cruiser (sentiment). Papers: Bazzil- Orange Peel Darks. Ink: Memento- Black and Sand (for sponging). Accessories: May Arts Ribbon, Sassafrass button and Copics for coloring (see colors above).

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PM Inspirations: THANKS!!

Today, the girls at Paper Maniac are trying to inspire you with THANKFUL cards.

I used the new Unity Stamp Co- Simple Blessings set on this card, and I have to tell you I just LOOOOVE the images in this set, and guess what?? its in stock at Paper Maniac!!

Check out the Paper Maniac BLOG for more inspiration.

Supplies used: (ALL found in the Paper Maniac Store) Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- Simple Blessings. Papers: Scribble Scrabble- Hollies Collection DSP, Bazzil-Orange Peel Darks. Ink: Memento. Accessories: Olive PomPom Ribbon. Sketch used: SC245

PM Inspirations: Non Stamped Cards

Today, Paper Maniac Design Team is going to inspire you with digital images and October Afternoon papers. I used both on this card. The digital image comes from Raindrop Echo Designs for Paper Maniac, and the papers are October Afternoon- Ducks in a Row series. Now, let me tell you, these are some of THE CUTEST papers I have seen!!

Dont forget to check out the Paper Maniac Blog to see what the other talented ladies have designed for you. Then hop on over to the Paper Maniac Store to check out all the awesome supplies!!

This is the inside of the card. (Ok, so, I cheated a tiny bit and stamped the inside, but I thought the butterflies in the September Unity Store Kit went sooooo well with the Digital Stamp on the front of the card.)

Supplies: (all found in the Paper Maniac Store) Papers: Bazzil- Orange Peel Darks-Mulberry, October Afternoon- Ducks in a Row DSP. Digital Image: Raindrop Echo Designs. Ink: Memento- Angel Pink. Accessories: Gold Ribbon, Prima pearl floers, nesties- large deckled rectangles.

(Oh, and for the inside of the card I used Unity Stamp Co September Store Kit)

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HAPPY WORLD CARD-MAKING DAY!!!

PM Inspirations: BUTTONS

Todays Paper Maniac focus is BUTTONS and BRADS!!

And gosh golly, there are tons of them in stock in the store.

I really like these Jenni Bowlin Chipboard buttons, from the Front Porch series.

I had never used chipboard buttons before, and I find them so adorable.

This card measures 4.25X4.25.

Please check out the Paper Maniac Blog for tons of inspiration from the other super-talented Design Team gals using Brads & Buttons.

Then check out the Paper Maniac Store to see the wonderful items in stock!!

Supplies: (all found in the PM Store) Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- September Store Kit. Papers: Bazzil- Orange Peel Darks-Canteen, Jenni Bowlin- Front Porch DSP. Ink: Memento- Bamboo Leaves, Black and Ladybug. Accessories: Nesties- Labels 1, Jenni Bowlin- Chipboard Buttons Front Porch, embroidery floss and sponging.

One of a Kind

Ally gave me a really great sketch to work with this week for SO SKETCHY. I love the idea of the slanted strips of paper and the strip of paper taking you to the flower elements. It feels like a nice neat package all wrapped up for someone to enjoy. :-)

{One of a Kind}

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- August Store KOM 100% Happy. Papers: Scribble Scrabble pattern papers- Autumn Afternoon series. SU Really Rust. Ink: Memento. Accessories: Distressing, Prima Flowers, Rhinestone brad. (Bold items available at Paper Maniac store.)

I LUV Being Witchy

Our Paper Maniac store theme this week is Halloween, as it's right around the corner and CREEPING up quickly. This card uses alot of the fun Halloween supplies you can find right in the Paper Maniac store.

Here is a look at the inside of the card. I find myself decorating the insides of my cards now, as it just does not feel finished without it.

{I LUV Being Witchy}

Supplies: Stamps: Northwoods- Witch's Hat w/ Spider, Unity Stamp Co- Trick or Treat Peeps. Papers: American Crafts- textured Black, Imaginisce- Hallowhimsy. Ink: Memento. Accessories: Copics, and Black Stitched Ribbon.

So, come check out the Paper Maniac store and see what kind of creepy, spooky, whimsical and fun Halloween creations you can come up with. Patti is adding new products every day and she ships everything out lightning fast!!!

You Make My Heart Flutter

I had so much fun with this sketch from SO SKETCHY. I had just received my August KOM from Unity Stamp Co and some new papers from My Minds Eye, that I just needed to create with, right away. This card is 5.5 square. I love how Ally added three strips connected to the oval on the sketch, it just brings your eyes right to the focal image of the card.

{You Make My Heart Flutter}

Supplies: Stamps: Unity Stamp Co-August KOM. Papers: My Minds Eye- Garden Party pattern paper. PTI White, Aqua Mist. SU Tangerine. Ink: Memento. Accessories: Copics, Marigold Shimmerz paint, dew drops, May Arts ribbon.

Paper Maniac Inspiration: Pattern Papers

Today I am showing you just a wee sample of the MANY, MANY, yummy pattern papers available at the Paper Maniac Store. There are many popular lines of pattern papers, and all with the new releases from CHA, and a great price too. This card just screams vintage to me. I used the Nikki Sivils Victoria's Street papers on this card, along with the brand spankin new, exclusive, Unity Stamp Co September Store Kit of the Month called: Everything Extraordinary, which is also available at Paper Maniac.

Here is the inside of the card. The stamped image also comes from the Unity exclusive Store KOM, Everything Extraordinary. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stamp set!! Well, I hope you liked seeing some of the yummy papers we have in store for you. Check out the Paper Maniac BLOG for more inspiration and then head to the Paper Maniac Store to see for yourself. :-)

{Everything Extraordinary}

Supplies: Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- exclusive store KOM Everything Extraordinary. Papers: Nikki Sivils- Victoria's Street pattern paper. PTI White, Aqua Mist. SU Chocoloate Chip. Ink: Memento. Accessories: Lace ribbon, Copics, distressing, inspired by SCS Sketch 237.
(Bold items available at Paper Maniac Store.)

TOP 10

What a really neat sketch Ally gave us to work with for SO Sketchy this week. At first I was stumped as to what kind of floral border to use, then I found some adorable embossed tropical border stickers from WeR Memory Keepers in my stash. I also was able to use a really neat tag, supplied by our sponsor this month, CREATIVE CHAOS. I had alot of fun stamping all the different sentiments on my top 10 list. The sentiments come from various Unity Stamp Co kits.

{TOP 10}

Supplies: Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- various sentiments from various kits. Papers: The Paper Co- Circle pre-cut. PTI: New Leaf as the base. Ink: Memento- Cottage Ivy, Tangelo, Bahama Blue, Ladybug, and Rose Bud. Accessories: Tag from Creative Chaos, Blue rhinestones from MS Crafts, embossed cardstock stickers- WeR Memory Keepers.

Sending My Love

Here's another awesome SO SKETCHY sketch for you. Today we had to design a card with a 3D frame. I had alot of fun making this card. I used some SU border stickers and popped them up on dimensionals for the frame. The stamped images come from the Unity Stamp Co kit called Hodgepodge of Happiness. I colored the images in with Copics. The flowers come from Prima, the calypso tin. The card base is Bazzil textured paper from the Paper Maniac store. I used memento inks for the stamping and sponging.

Short & Sweet- SALE INFO

Hello, just a real quick note to let you know that ALL RIBBON is marked down 20% this week at PAPER MANIAC store. No coupon code is needed. Also, for newsletter readers there will be a code for 20% off Northwoods Stamps this week. If you have not signed up for the newsletter, you totally should, Patti will have special newsletter only sales and you won't want to miss a single one. Plus you will get all sorts of exciting store news as well. Come on and join the fun.

Paper Maniac Ribbon Inspiration

Alright peeps, are you ready to be inspired??

This week the girls at Paper Maniac start our weekly inspiration themes. Every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, head over to the Paper Maniac BLOG to see some gorgeous creations from the design team, showcasing some awesome products from

the Paper Maniac store.

This week's focus is RIBBON!!! Paper Maniac has tons of different ribbons for you to choose from, and you can order by the yard, so you can get as little or as much as you like.

{Apple of My Eye}

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- Hodgepodge of Happiness. Papers: Bindakote- Glossy Red. Neenah papers- Cream (bases). We R Memory Keepers- Nonsense pattern paper. Ink: Memento. Copics for coloring. Ribbon: Red Grossgrain. Inspired by SCS Sketch 244.

Sweetness

Well, it's GRAND OPENING day at Paper Maniac, and I hope you have been enjoying all the wonderful eye candy from the Design Team over the past few weeks!!

If this is your first time hearing about the Paper Maniac store, please scroll down and read my posts about this wonderful new store, then hop over to PAPER MANIAC to check it out for yourself.

Also, please participate in our blog hop, going on through September 6th, for your chance to win some amazing BLOG CANDY!!! See my post below for the deets.

WANT A CHANCE TO WIN ANOTHER PRIZE???

You can win your WISH LIST for free, when you visit the Paper Maniac store between 9/1 and 9/15. Register as a customer, and start putting items in your WISH LIST. A random winner will be selected on 9/15 to win their wish list for free, (up to $25.00).

The card above showcases the Unity Stamp Co EXCLUSIVE Stampin Store Kit for August, called 100% Happy. Can you tell, I just LOVE this kit. Paper Maniac is one select store that carries this kit. You can get this kit which is already marked down 10% off, and add an additional 15% off using the grand opening coupon code GRAND15, through September 6th! Thats an awesome deal on this limited edition stamp set. AND GUESS WHAT?? The September kit will be debuting today, and Paper Maniac has them IN STOCK. Paper Maniac will be able to ship the stamp kit to you very quickly. They also have an auto-ship feature on future kits that will save you some money. You may also have the chance to win a kit each month. WOW!! Check out the Paper Maniac site for the details on auto-ship.

Be sure to check out the Paper Maniac Challenges Blog too!!

{Sweetness Card}

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- 100% Happy. Papers: PTI White, SU Pink Pirouette, DCWV Sweet Stack. Ink: Memento- Black, New Sprout, Lady Bug. Accessories: sponging, May Arts Satin Ribbon, Nesties- Labels 2, Copics. Inspiration: SCS Sketch 237.

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