Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC186

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC186.  This challenge is to create a card to Ring in the New Year.

New Year's Cocktails

OK... you'll need to be VERY imaginative for this card.  Picture, if you will, a frosty and decidedly adult beverage in a fancy glass.  Now... pretend that's what this is... a delicious adult beverage.  Did my imagery work?!?!?  I'll tell you, my family just didn't see it at all.

I stamped the tree from the O Christmas Tree stamp set, upside-down.  I added a snowflake to the bottom (er, top) of the tree (I mean, glass) to give it a base.  It's plausible, right?

I covered my lacey glass with a coating of Glossy Accents after coloring in a bit of lemony liquid.  A snowflake (or rather, a lemon slice) adds appeal (sorry... bad joke) to the top of my glass.

So, what do you think?

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: O Christmas Tree by Paper Pretties
Ink: Pumice Stone and Mustard Seed Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Grey by Bazzill
Patterned paper: Everafter by Cosmo Cricket
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Glossy Accents by Ranger
Copic Markers: Y21, Y26, W1, 0

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC185

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC185.  This challenge is to create a project with Snow as the theme!

Let It Snow

This couple is darling, aren't they?  I stamped the Snow Snuggles couple and colored with copic markers.  I gave the sky a few blasts with my airbrush to add in a bit of color.  When I was satisfied with the coloring, I held my clear Atyou Spica pen in the airbrush and added sparkle over the entire image.  It's so shimmery in real life.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Snow Snuggle stamp set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Patterned paper: lace paper by Paper Studio
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, airbrush system by Copic
Copic Markers: B00, B0000, B02, B04, RV0000, YR04, RV32, RV34, T1, T3, T5, T7, E47, 0

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC184

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC184.  This challenge is to create a card with white + 1 additional color. 

Ahoy!

This was a blast to create!  I stamped the ship from the Ahoy Matey set, colored with copic markers and carefully trimmed.  It's bobbing in a sea of cardstock, with the ripples of waves made from a rick rack die.  Fun, right?

Here's a view from the side... lots of dimension!

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Ahoy Matey stamp set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Blue by Core'dinations
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, cloud die by MFT, Rick Rack and Banner dies by PTI
Copic Markers: B12, B14, B16, B18, 0

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC183

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC183.  This challenge is a sketch challenge.  Here's the sketch we used:

Brew Your Coffee

Have I mentioned how much I love sketches?  I do!  They are the perfect way to start a project.  With sketch in hand, I pick my main image and hunt down the perfect patterned paper.  I had fun coloring the Brew Your Coffee image in bright colors.  It's just darling in reds, yellow and green!  And I followed the sketch to a T.
Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Brew Your Coffee by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned paper: Hometown Summer by Collage Press
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, airbrush system by Copic
Copic Markers: R20, R24, R27, R29, E23, E25, E27, YG17, YG21, YG25, Y32, Y35, Y38, Y19, YR16, T1, 0, BG10, BG53

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC182

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC182.  This challenge is to create a Thank You card.

Hay Thanks

OK.  So I had a little fun with this challenge.  I love the silly smile on this horse.  I stamped the Horsin' Around image and colored with Copics.  You can see the details of the coloring here:

Isn't he darling?

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Horsin' Around set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft and red by Bazzill
Patterned paper: Watermelon Gazpacho Soup by Jillibean Soup
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Dymo Labeler, white gel pen by Signo
Copic Markers: B37, R20, R22, R27, B00, 0, BV00, YG17, T1, T3, T5, T7, E30, E35, E37, E39, E44

Paper Pretties December Release Blog Hop

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.
It's release day and we have a hop to celebrate!

Good Luck!

Doesn't this guy look like a major league ball player?  I just love his stance!  I stamped and colored with Copic markers, keeping the design fairly simple.  A Nestabilities circle die was transformed into a baseball.
Thanks for hopping with us today. Have fun with the rest of the hop!

Paper Pretties blog

Lisa Silver (You are HERE!)

Frances Byrne

Jennifer Greco

Kristine Reynolds

Taylor Usry

Heather Lee-Reppen

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Baseball Boy by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Red and Black by Bazzill
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, micron pen by Copic
Copic Markers: E21, E23, E25, E29, E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, BV00, 0, R22, R24, R27, R29, E70, E74, T3

Paper Pretties December Preview Day

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time to preview the new Paper Pretties December releases.

Cubby

Doesn't he look like he's a Chicago Cubs player?  Well, we'll say he is!  My husband is a Cubs fan, so the colors were a big hit!

I opted to create my own baseball patterned paper and colored in Chicago Cubs blue!

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: baseball Boy by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft and Black by Bazzill, Blue by Core'dinations
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, copic airbrush
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, 0, BV00, E70, E74, E21, E23, E29, B32, B34, B37, B39, T3

Paper Pretties December Preview Day

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time to preview the new Paper Pretties December releases.

Just For Kicks

Soccer Boy is a fun set!  I stamped the Soccer Boy image and colored with Copic markers.  I opted for green because my son's favorite European soccer jersey is black and green.  It's a bold combination!  The soccer ball is also popped up on the image for added dimension.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.
Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Soccer Boy by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Green and Black by Bazzill
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, 0, G21, G24, G28, T1, T3, T5, BV00, BV0000

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC181

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC181.  This challenge is all about creating holiday tags!

Christmas Cheer

I love creating tags.  The smaller dimensions make tags quick and fun.

I stamped the Season of Joy set and colored with Copic markers.  I carefully trimmed the birdhousee and layered on my tag.  I also added loads of dimension pearl pens and glitter.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Season of Joy set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot and Tumbled Glass Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Cryogen White paper
Patterned paper: Christmas Bells paper - Everybody Loves Christmas by Echo Park
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Ice White and Holo Iridescent Glitter Liner by Viva Decor, Christmas Sentiment Stickers by EAD Designs, bell, Marachino twine by The Twinery, 1/2" Circle punch by EK Success, red pom pon trim
Copic Markers: YG17, Y19, BG10, BG53, BG72, BG75, BG78, R29, YR16, E21, E25, E27, 0, T5

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC180

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC180.  This challenge is all about creating a holiday card with non-traditional colors!

Holiday Cheer

Pink and teal just scream Christmas cards, don't they?  No?  Well, awesome!  Since it's a non-traditional challenge this week.  I stamped the Season of Joy set and colored with Copic markers.  It's simple and... pink.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Season of Joy set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Black by Bazzill, Pink and Teal by Core'dinations
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, ribbon
Copic Markers: RV17, Y21, BG45, BG49, BG10, E30, E31, E55, E59

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC179

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC179.  This challenge is all about buttons!
O Christmas Tree

Oh how I love buttons!  I have a huge stash of them, so picking just a few was the greatest challenge.  I stamped the solid tree from O Christmas Tree Clear set with Artichoke ink on Natural White cardstock.  I also added a bit of twine to each button too.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: O Christmas Tree Clear set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Chocolate and Artichoke Stephanie Barnard ColorBox dye inks by ClearSnap
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Suede Brown and Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Jovial by Basic Grey
Other: Buttons by Paper Studios, Marachino and Lemondrop twine by The Twinery

Paper Pretties November Release Blog Hop

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.
It's time to preview the new Paper Pretties November releases.

Wonderful

I stamped the butterfly on the main image and lightly colored with copics.  I stamped the butterfly again on a separate piece of cardstock and colored with detail.  I carefully trimmed and popped over the original image.

Here's a side view of the image.

I love adding dimension to projects!

Thanks for hopping with us today. Have fun with the rest of the hop!

Paper Pretties blog

Lisa Silver (You are HERE!)

Frances Byrne

Jennifer Greco

Kristine Reynolds

Taylor Usry

Heather Lee-Reppen

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Aged to Perfection by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot and Tumbled Glass Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Hazel Papers by My Mind's Eye
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, tape by Sookwang, Blush glitter by Glitter Ritz
Copic Markers: R30, R32, R35, R37, R39, E21, E23, E25

Paper Pretties November Preview Day

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time to preview the new Paper Pretties November releases.

Celebrate

I stamped the butterfly from the new Aged to Perfection stamp set and colored with Copics.  I added a few blasts of color with my airbrush for the background, while my die was in place.  Super simple and quick.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Aged to Perfection by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Emma's Shopped Collection by Crate Papers
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, airbrush system, twill tape
Copic Markers: R20, R22, Y11, Y19, E31, E33, 0, YR00

Paper Pretties November Preview Day

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time to preview the new Paper Pretties November releases.

Kick It!

My card celebrates the achievements of a young man in karate.  The "belts" of color along the card base are perfect - and you can pick the colors to match the newest belt ranking for your athelete!

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.
Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Karate Boy by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Black and Grey by Bazzill
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Copic Markers: BV0000, BV00, 100, T1, T3, T5, E00, E02, 0, R20

Paper Pretties Sketch Challenge - PWC178

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

This first post is to entice you to join in the Paper Pretties Challenge PWC178.  This challenge is a sketch.

Merry Christmas

I love designing with sketches!  It's one of my favorite ways to start a project.  I followed the sketch fairly close, as you can see, but they are so perfect to interpret to fit your image, your design.

I stamped the solid tree from O Christmas Tree Clear set with Artichoke ink on Natural White cardstock.  The star on top was carefully trimmed and popped up for added dimension.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: O Christmas Tree Clear set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Banana, Chocolate and Artichoke Stephanie Barnard ColorBox dye inks by ClearSnap
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Jovial by Basic Grey
Other: Nestabilities by Spellbinder, banner die, precision scissors

CPS Sketch # 192 - Paper Pretties

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Paper Pretties!  Their website it chock full of fantastic and fun images, great crafting supplies and their service is SUPER fast.  I know I'll be ordering again.

Season of Joy

The images from the Season of Joy set reminded me of the Charlie Brown Christmas special I used to watch every year.  It's that time of year again too!  I can't wait to watch it again this year with my children.  The bright primary colors just seemed to be the perfect color palette for my "cartoon" inspiration!

I stamped the little birdhouse (maybe Woodstock's house?  hah) and colored with Copic markers.  I airbrushed the sky and added a bit of Liquid Pearls to be the snow.  The strand of lights made a fun frame.  I frosted the edges of my card and around the central panel with a little white pigment ink... almost like peering out a frosty-cold window to a snowy landscape.  My next door neighbors always put Christmas lights in their windows, so it seemed like a perfect combination!

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration and information on how to participate in the sketch this week.  You could win the Paper Pretties prize pack!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa------------------------------------------------------------
Stamps: Season of Joy (EZ mount set) by Paper Pretties
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko, Snow Cap pigment ink by Ranger
Paper: Red and Blue by Hero Arts, Solar White by Neenah
Other: snowflake punch by EK Success, clear Atyou Spica pen, white opal Liquid Pearls by Ranger, Sponge, airbrush system, Eclipse tape
Copics; R22, R24, R27, RV13, V13, Y15, YR16, G14, G17, B00, B21, B24, 0, T1, T3, E40, E42, E44