Season's Greetings

Happy Friday!! Stopping in to share a card I made using Kadoodle Bug Designs pattern Just Chillin' and Craftin Desert Diva's stamp Simply Christmas.  I embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder.  I also dry embossed the background with Cricut's snowflake embossing folder.

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steph

Challenges: Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge, Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge

Santa's Watching You!

Hello!! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!! Today I am sharing a card I made using Kadoodle Bug Designs patterns and Jaded Blossom's Bah Humbug stamp set.  I just love this stamp set!! It has so many cute sayings!!

Santa: Here Comes Santa
Window: Merry Christmas Bear
Saying: Jaded Blossom's Bah Humbug
Paper: Co'ordenations

Challenges: KBD Challenges, Jaded Blossom Simon Says Wednesday Challenge

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steph

Merry Christmas Bear

Hey Y'all stopping by to share a card I made using Kadoodle Bug Desigs pattern Merry Christmas Bear.  This is a new pattern and I just love it!

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steph

Owl be your Mummy

 Stoppin' in to share a quick card I made using the Digi Stamp from the Owloween Dress Up. I am just loving these owls! I colored him with my copics and I still have a long way to go on learning how to color.  I made the sentiment on my SIL.

You can find the digi stamps here: http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49&products_id=503

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steph

KBD Halloween Challenge

I am hosting the challenge this week at Kadoodle Bug Designs Challenge Page of FB.  This week's theme is anything Halloween related. My project is a set of blocks with paper modge podged on them and upholstery tacks to hold the letters. I used the Happy Halloween file and the cat is from Cute Halloween Accessories file. I hope you are able to join in on the challenge. We love seeing your projects! Be sure and add your photos the Halloween Challenge album under the photos tab. You have until Oct. 30th to join. -Go here to join in on the challenge.

you can find the files here: http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=181

http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=160

**Please remember to use KBD patterns only.**

 I went to a Croptoberfest event and this was one of our make n takes except it was fall themed.

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steph

Be Thankful

Hey Y'all,

Stoppin' by to share a card I made using the Gobblers pattern from Kadoodle Bug Designs. I just love these turkeys they are too cute! I also used the Label pattern for the inside sentiment. I made the title and sentiment in DE. I had seen this saying at Hallmark and thought it was too cute.  Hope you enjoy! 

you can find the Gobblers pattern here:http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=180

you can find the Labels pattern here:http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31&products_id=275

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steph

Recycled Challenge at Kadoodle Bug Designs

Hello! Sharing my projects for the up-cycle/recycle challenge over at KBDChallenges. I had posted the spider before but I changed the background paper to something brighter. The bear is a digi stamp that I colored with my copics. Love that Melissa at KaDoodle Bug Designs has brought back the digis! TFL!

Spider and the Hat file can be found here: http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=358

DS Halloween Bear can be found here: http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49&products_id=497

Challenge page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/256722621153463/

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steph

Happy 29 Birthday

Hello!!  I want to share a card I made today for a friend's birthday.  The stamps are from Art Impressions Rubber Stamps and I am not sure where the HB is from.  I used my copics to color the stamp.  I just used the colored image that came with the stamp for my inspiration.  I really love AI's stamps they are hilarious!

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steph

Spider and the Hat recycle challenge

Hey Y'all!! Stopping by to share the project I made for the Kadoodle Bug Designs Challenges which is an up-cycle/recycle challenge.  I used an old Crystal Light container.  I made this simple since I am giving my nephew and niece each one and filling it with candy.  I used the pattern Spider and the Hat which you can find here. 

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steph

Happy Hour

Happy Monday Everyone!!  Sharing a card I made for Kadoodle Bug.  I love funny cards and when I seen the witch in the cauldron her having 'Happy' hour came to my mind.  The little frog is embarrassed and had to cover his face with his hat.  LOL  I used glossy accents to make the bubbles in the cauldron.  I also used my Wink of Stella clear glitter on the cauldron, hats and the 'Happy' word.  I used homemade enamel dots.  I used The Witching Hour for the frog and the title and Witch's Brew for the witch in the cauldron.  I hope you enjoy!

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steph

Lil Monsters!!

Happy Friday!!!  Stopping in to share my first page for Kadoodle Bug Designs.  I used the Haunted House Scene and  Little Monsters.  I used googly eyes I found from Hobby Lobby on the monsters, they have eyelashes already on them and the eyes are colored.  I made the title with Silhouette DE.

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steph

Big Announcement!!!

Hey Y'all!!!  I would like to announce that I am now a Design Team Member for Kadoodle Bug Designs!! I am very excited to start this new adventure.  If you have Facebook please come visit us at https://www.facebook.com/kadoodlebugdesigns and be sure to join in on our challenges here: KBD Challenges.  Also, visit my FB page: paperpiecingbysteph

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steph

Happy Halloween Bride

Happy Monday!!  Sharing a card I made using a digi stamp from The Greeting Farm.  I love Halloween and I plan to make a lot more projects pertaining to that theme.  I water colored the bride and background using my Marvy markers.  I also used a Wink of Stella in clear on her dress, eyes and the sentiment.  I haven't water colored in years and I had a lot of fun but need lots of practice!

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steph

Challenges I am entering in:
The Greeting Farm water color challenge

Picture Perfect

Hey Y'all!! I haven't stamped in so long and I find myself wanting get do it again.  So, I decided to join in on the Art Impressions and Craftin Dessert Diva's challenges.  I used the Guido front and back, fence and Pearl all from AI.  The sentiment is from Craftin Dessert Diva's.  I colored with my Copics.  This scene reminds me of something my husband will do when we get older.  I used to love to make funny cards and AI is perfect for that. :)

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steph

Challenges I am linking up to:
Art Impression's Challenge: Front and Back stamps
Craftin Dessert Diva's Challenge: Anything goes

Is it Coffee yet?

Happy Monday!! I hope your weekend was good!  I am sharing a card I made using My Scrap Chick's Latte Cup Card pattern and the sentiments are from Art Impressions.

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steph

Challenges I am entering:
Art Impressions Rubber Stamps Blog: Show off your Sentiment

Happy Fall Y'all

Hello!!  Sharing a page I made using SVG Cutting Files Harvest Hand Bags set.  I used Peachy Keen stamps for the eyes and Designs on Cloud 9 photo mats.  I made the title in Silhouette software.

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steph

Challenges:
SVG Cutting files: Anything Fall Color Challenge
Silhouette Challenge: Create a Shadow Challenge

Summer Fun

Hello!!  Sharing a layout I made using Little Scraps of Heaven Designs pattern Summer Fun.  I also used Kiwilane's Chestnut and Happy Trails templates.

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steph

Linking up to Challenges:
Craftin Desert Divas - It's Summer Time

Naptime & Pulling Miss Aubrey

Hello Everyone! I am back on the team for Little Scraps of Heaven and wanted to share my 2 projects for this week.

 I used Time to S-moo-ze pattern and the Wave and Scallop border.

I used the Alphabet Bears and the Large Scalloped border.

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steph

A Blasting 4th!!

Hello y'all!! I have been on hiatus trying to get the exterior of our house repaired/painted and still not finished yet! :( But I finally sat down and made a layout and felt really good!  I joined the 4th of July challenge going on at Kadoodle Bug Designs. I used the A Blasting 4th pattern and I used the template Aspen from Kiwi Lane. 

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Steph

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Happy Hump Day Everyone!!  Today is Same Day, Different Way Wednesday that I do with DT sister Christi over at the Little Scraps of Heaven Designs DT blog.  We used the file Best Bros
 

  

I also used the files Resting my eyes for the rug, lamp, table and chair, and Boys and their toys for the truck and helicopter and the dog is from Frisbee Fun.  I made the title in Silhouette.  Instead of using it as brothers I did cousins for my nephew and his cousin who is also his best friend.  

Be sure and visit the DT blog to see Christi's page.

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steph

Somebunny Special

Hello again! Playing catch up on my blog.  Here is another page I made using the free bunny from LSHD last week.

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steph

Got Candy?

Hello again!  Stopping by to share a page I made using the Candy Land Bears pattern from LSHD.  I am doing Same Day Different Way Wednesdays over at LSHD's Design Team Blog with fellow DT sister Christi.  Go here to view her project made with this pattern.  Be sure to check in the DT's blog everyday to see all the design team member's projects.

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steph

Funny Bunny card

Hello there!  Stopping by to share a funny Easter card using the Easter Tweets pattern from LSHD.

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steph

Peter Cottontail Card

Hello!! Today I am sharing a card that I seen her Pinterest.  I thought it was the cutest card so I had to make one too.  I used Little Scraps of Heaven Designs patterns: Easter Bunny Express, Grass Border, sign is from Grandma's House, eggs from Easter Tweets and the leaves are from My Paper Garden 2.  Hope you enjoy!

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steph

Disney Pop Up Birthday Card

Happy Tuesday!! I hope your week has started off good!  Today I am sharing a pop-up card I made for my daughter who is turning 21 this Friday.  She will be celebrating it at Disney World with her boyfriend.  I used Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Magical 3d accents and Magical pals patterns. The card is 6 x 7 1/2".   I made the front of the card in Silhouette.  I also made a matching envelope.  I hope you enjoy looking!

 front of card

 inside of pop-up card

 top view of pop-up card

 front of envelope

back of envelope

Be sure and check out LSHD's Design team blog daily to see all the wonderful projects being posted.

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steph

oh so loved!

Hello!! Sharing a page I made today using the Oh So Loved Bears from LSHD.  You can find the file here.
These bears are just too cute!  Be sure to stop by LSHD's design blog to see more great projects.

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steph

Laughter!

Hello! Stopping by to share a 2 page layout I made using LSHD's Laughter file.  I had some random pictures of my nephew and niece that were perfect for this pattern.

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steph

Have a Wonderful Day!

Happy Tuesday! Stopping by to share a quick card I made using Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Watch Me Grow file.  I just love these giraffes!  Hope you enjoy!

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steph

CAUTION I'm too Cute for Words!

Hello Everyone!! Stopping in to share a page I made using the construction boy from Little Man Make Believe Collection (you can find it here) and the cones are from Under Construction Bears (you can find it here) all from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.  I made the title in Silhouette.

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steph

Freebie from LSHD week of 2/17-23/14

Hello!! Sharing this week's freebie from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.  Go here to get it.

Happy Birthday Pop up box card

Happy Saturday!!  Stopping in to share my version of the pop up box card that is so popular right now.  I used the following files:  Momma and kittens, Hedgehog with Heart, Valentine cupcake, and My paper garden. All these files are from LSHD.  I made the title and number in Silhouette and used a MS border punch with ribbon to hold the card closed.

 front view

 top view

closed

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steph

LSHD weekly freebie 2/10-2/16

Hello! Here is this week's freebie from LSHD.  Go here to grab it!









          

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steph

Tutorial for 'explosion' card

Hello!

This is my first tutorial so I hope that y'all are able to understand it.

I had seen a card similar to this somewhere on Pinterest but I cannot find the original posting as I was going to give credit to the person that made the card I had seen.  Please if you know that person or are that person please put your link in the comments.  This idea was awesome and I have made a few already.

I am using this monster truck file from LSHD and you can find the pattern here.  The truck measures about 4 1/2" wide by 3" tall.  I am making my card a 6x6.

The next step is to cut the paper(s) to go on the front of the card. I cut mine at 5 3/4 x 5 3/4.  You want to use a double sided paper, if you don't have double sided paper then you can glue two sheets of paper back to back.  This is what I did.  Also make sure that the middle is glued really well, this is where you will be cutting your 'explosion'.

 2 sheets cut at 5 3/4 x 5 3/4

the 2 sheets glued back to back

Next step is to draw a 2" to 2 1/2" circle on the middle front.  I drew a 2 1/2" for this card. (I actually traced my diet dr. pepper can! LOL)

Next, with a ruler draw lines across in all directions.  This is where you decide how many 'explosions' you want.  I did quite a few on this one but on the Frog and Hippo card I made I didn't do as many.

After you have drawn the lines now you want to cut them with an exacto knife and ruler.  You may have to move some of the flaps out of the way before continuing cutting as it may cut off some of the tips if you don't. (you can see that I did cut off few of them)

Now you take a pencil and curl each piece back. 

Cut a coordinating paper for the backing. I cut it a little smaller 5 1/2 x 5 1/2.

Glue just around the outer edges leaving room to slide in your piece.

I only put glue on the back wheel that will be sliding in between the backing and the top.

The curls help pop the truck up.

I will post the finished card soon as I am going to add some wording to it.  Please do not hesitate to ask any questions if you don't understand.

 Finished Card

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steph