PMSRP17...a RECIPE

Typically, recipe challenges give me the fits. But once I found the right combo of patterned papers and felt flowers, I was off and gluing!

foundation: Quote, large sentiment, or word art (as your focal point);

powder: Fall colors-themed (paper, ink, embellishments, etc.);

eyes: distressed look (paper, ink or tools as needed);

blush: use at least 3 layers;

lips: brads or eyelets (or something similar).

Again, use the Keyword:  PMSMC17 and be sure to link up on the PMS Blog.

Did you take the blog hop today?  Go through and collect letters as you leave comments on all the designers' blogs.  You will end up with a code for 15% off today's releases.  Not only that, but this week...until Friday...10% off of all the MONSTERS!  Did you see those awesome, awesome Halloween monsters on the PMS site?  They are way cool so get them with your new release order...and save on shipping!

(Challenges: PMSRP17, Color Dare CD37, 365 Cards #218)

PMSRP16...a CASE of Randee

Randee is our newest design team member for Paper Makeup.  Since this is her first release, we are honoring her by CASing her work! 

I liked how she used a nestie shape as a canvas in this card of hers!  Today, I just had to use Melody the Fairy as my cyber friend, Michelle came up with the concept of her.  Diem, the artist, nailed it too!

Head on over to Randee's blog and CASE one of her designs!  Be sure to use  the keyword:  PMSRP16 when uploading to online galleries.  And use Mr. Linky on the PMS company blog as well so we can see your card on the blog!

(Challenges: PMSRP16, 365 Cards # 217, color throwdown #63, Tues. Morn sketches #14)

October Release and Blog hop...Paper Makeup Stamps

I'm SNOW HAPPY you are here today!  You should have come by way of Lisa M's blog.  If not, be sure to go to the beginning at the PMS blog so you can collect the letters for the 15% discount code on all new releases this month!

Because I live in Michigan, I definitely know snow.  These guys are simplified country cute!  This set, called Snow Happy, has a bunch of sentiments and some sensational snowflakes too! (Which is why the pix isn't the best...the sun was setting, it was raining and I was rushing to soccer practice!)

I used kraft, ruby red, mellow moss and vanilla CS.  A simple card with a cheerfully decorated inside as well...

(Challenges:  CC239, CAS35, ICSketches#37)


In honor of today's snowy card, my letter for you is:

Don't be flakey...and driftover to Tina's blog for another lovely creation and another letter to the code!  (Remember...monsters are 10% off this week too!)  I hope to see you at the Paper Makeup Release Party tonight at 8pm CST!

Moody for Leaves

Fall is here and the leaves are changing.  This Moody is perfect for the season! I'm glad that Paper Makeup has picked up this new line of rubber!

Be sure to check on the PMS blog for the blog hop tomorrow.  After commenting on all the blogs, you will get a code for 15% off the new releases!  Add a few monsters to your order too!!  10% off this week!!

(Challenges:  365 Cards #215)

Let's Get Steamy!!

The Corrosive Challenge Blog by Janet has presented a new theme for this week's challenge.  Tea and Coffee...which I stretched to Cocoa! (I do not drink tea and coffee.) 

Here is another simple project that would make an easy gift for bus drivers or garbage men or other workers who brave the elements during the year!  Basically it's a 4.25 x 11 folded into a pocket.  Decorate it as you wish!  This bear comes from a Starving Artistamps' Doodlefactory set. (For 10% off your order use Keyword:  savetenDM.)   I added a cocoa mix and chocolate reception sticks.  But...there are all sorts of drink mixes that you could use!  When uploading your work, be sure to use the Keywords:  CCJB32.

Stretching Stamps

I have said it before and I'll say it today...I love stretching stamps.

Sherrod Studio wanted its designers to create a yummy treat holder using it's Halloween set.  Although I do not have it, I do have some festive pumpkins from the Harvest Blessings set.  Add fall colors, a yummy sentiment (which is actually from Fresh Baked) and some candycorn candies....stir in some Halloween magic (hehe) and presto magic...

A Halloween-y candy holder!

I used papers from Paper Temptress.  RC Burgundy is a sturdy cardstock perfect for packaging yet lovely because of its texture.  I started off with a piece of paper that was 4.25 x 11  inches.  Score at   3.75, 4 7/8  , 6 and 9.75 inches.  Fold up into a triangular shaped package.   The bottom has a "W" shape so it can expand with the items you put inside, or fold flat.   Decorate and fill with your favorite Halloween treat!  (I did trim off a little on the flap on my example.)  I stamped the pumpkin image onto Watercolor Paper which has a lovely look when you use reinkers to color it in.  Fill a cello bag with a sweet treat and you can easily produce this giftie for friends, family, teachers or coworkers!


Back to stretching stamps...

You may think on first glance that Fresh Baked is primarily a Christmas/Holiday set.  But just ook what you can do with those darling faces! We are paper crafters...start crafting!  First I made a rough sketch of 2 ghosts and then I cut them out to use as a template.  PaperTemptress'  Diamond White paper is just sparkley enough for any ghost to glimmer and glean!  By sponging yellow around the edges, I have given this twosome an eery glow and some definition.  The sentiment was cut out from sizzlits alphabet dies in chocolatechip ruche paper.  Texture gives a card so much interest!  (The blue is Stardreams Malachite...starry, starry night perfection!)

Have fun making those cards and treats for your friends this season!

PS.  Today is World Card Making Day.  Be sure to check out Paper Craft Planet from 6-7 pm EST as Sherrod Studio will have some fun things to show you.

Countdown to Christmas with Paper Makeup (and a Sneak Peek)

As hinted on my sidebar for the last few weeks, Paper Makeup is having a Countdown to Christmas sale.  Starting today...for an entire week, the PMS Monsters are 10% off!  Hey...perfect timing for Halloween too!  But be sure to look through all the monsters since there are sporty monsters, school monsters, sweet monsters and sleepy time monsters!  Oh yeah...and monster sentiments!  (Code this week is:  MONSTER103)

But...on to the sneak peek.  I was excited to read this quote being released on October 7th since I have been a Brownie leader for the last few years.

Be sure to head on over to the PMS blog to see what other designers have done with this month's sentiments!

(Challenges:  Rubber Stamp Chat Oct. Sketch)

Slow Stamp Week...

Obviously...it has been a slow stamp week. But today is the first day of the October Paper Makeup Sneak Peeks.  If you love the fairies, be sure to flutter on over to the blog to see what the designers have come up with. If you follow the company, you know that one costumer and fan, Michelle, won a contest.  The prize was a fairy drawn to her specifications.  Michelle had a really great idea with lots of details.  You won't want to miss it!