Puppy Kiki

Hi there!

I created this card with a coworker in mind who recently had to put their family dog down.  It was a very difficult decision but was best since her 13 year old dog had lost use of her legs and was deteriorating day by day.  I think this C.C. Designs image called Puppy Kiki is so cute and would bring a smile to her face - especially since her dog was actually a St. Bernard, obviously much larger than the dog image! 

Card Details
Stamps: CC Designs Puppy Kiki; unknown sentiment set (from JoAnne's)
Ink: Memento
Card stock: Copic Xpress it blending; MME Stella Rose
Other: Sewing machine; corner rounder; Copics; seam binding ribbon; MFT border die; buttons; Wild Orchid flower

and the inside view - the sentiment is from Paper Pretties Dreams sentiment stamp set -

Thanks for checking in on me today!
Jessica

Happy Birthday

Hi there!

It's Wednesday morning and that means it's time for a new Paper Pretties' challenge!   This week, we are challenged to create a birthday card which is a great challenge since for me personally I can never have too many birthday cards in my stash.  With going back to teaching school this fall, I've been making as many of my cards birthday cards recently as I could - have you noticed that?  I want to have a good stash of them all ready to go for my fellow teachers and I to use for the students' birthdays.

I used the adorable Always in my Heart Sophia image along with a sentiment from my very favorite Paper Pretties' Surprise Sophia stamp set.  Kids' birthday cards are best when paired with bright patterned papers, so I pulled out some Echo Park 6x6 Summer Time papers and colored Sophia to coordinate.  As you can see, minimal embellishments were added to help keep the card kid friendly and relatively 'lump' free and easy to mail.

In light my heading back to teaching this fall, I have made the very difficult decision to step down from the Paper Pretties design team.  I will not have as much time to play in my stamping room this fall and need to step away from a few of the teams I represent.  Heather has been a joy to work for - her organization is top notch and she and Frances (DT coordinator) have made my time representing the Paper Pretties' company go as smoothly as it possibly could.   You'll still be seeing Paper Pretties' projects on my blog as I have fallen in love with several of her exclusive stamp lines!

Please hop over to the Paper Pretties' company blog to view the rest of the designers' samples as well as to find out all the information on how to enter your card into this week's challenge!

Happy stamping!
Jessica

Card details
Stamps: Surprise Sophia; Always in my heart Sophia (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Memento
Card stock: Copic Xpress it blending; Echo park Summer time dp
Other: corner rounder; SU heart punches; Copics; Sharpie fine point; SU ribbon; sewing machine

Simple Pleasures

Good morning!

It's Wednesday and that means another Paper Pretties challenge has been issued!  This week, Heather has challenged us to use Flowers on our card projects.  I pulled out the newly released Dreams stamp set and several elements to create my project so I would have lots of different textures on my card: embossing folder, lace, silk ribbon, mulberry flowers, distress inks to name just a few.

Check out the Paper Pretties blog today for the other designers' projects as well as all the details on how to enter your card into this week's challenge!

Have a great day!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Dreams (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Distress; Memento
Card stock: MME; SU
Other: Sewing machine; Spellbinder label 13 and petite oval dies, SU texture folder; dauber; lace; wild orchid flowers, silk ribbon, rhinestones, Punch Bunch leaf punch, MFT notebook edge die

Happy Birthday Nancy!

Hi there!

The Paper Pretties' design team has gathered once again tonight to wish our very own Nancy Bush a very Happy birthday!  I didn't have time to create a new birthday card for her (I'm SO SORRY, Nancy!!) but thought I'd share one of my favorite Paper Pretties card I designed that works perfectly for a birthday card for a special lady!

I paper pieced the dress from this fun You're Maaavelous Sophia image for one of our Wednesday challenges way back in January. 

Card Details
Stamps: You're Maaaavelous (Paper Pretties)
Card stock: Black, olive green, Copic Xpress it; Basic Grey Lemonade dp
Ink: Memento; SU pink
Other: Sewing machine; Basic grey buttons; binding seam, Spica glitter pens; Copics

Now, onto the links for today's special birthday hop!  You'll want to check them all out for lots of birthday wishes and inspiration!

• Paper Pretties Blog
• Amber Hillman
• Chris Veneruso
• Dominique Hornberger
• Frances Byrne
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jennifer Greco
• Jessica Fick *you are here!
• Taylor Usry
• Heather Lee-Reppen
• ARTish (Illustrator)
• Jackie Rakoski
• Kelly Collins
• Joni Mastronardi
• Lisa Rasmussen
• Nadine Buhl
• Tracey Vincent
• Janet Rossi
• Nancy Bush (the birthday girl!!!!!)

Happy birthday, Nancy!!  I hope you have wonderful day!
Jessica

Beautiful Kindness

Hi there!

Welcome to the Paper Pretties release day challenge hop!  If you've arrived from Jennifer's blog, you are right on track.  If not, please start at the Paper Pretties' blog for the complete list of all the participants to make sure you don't miss out on anyone's samples with the new stamp sets!

This week's challenge is all about texture!  I choose to use a couple of elements of texture on my card: Embossing folders, paper piercing, lace, and seam binding ribbon along with a sentiment from the new Dreams stamp set.

Next up on the hop is Kristine!  I KNOW you're going to love what she has prepared for us tonight!
Happy hopping and shopping!
Jessica


Card Details
Stamps: Dreams
Ink: Memento; Distress
Card stock: GinaK; SU; Webster's pages patterned paper
Other: SU texture folder; seam binding ribbon; lace; dauber; Wild Orchid rose; pearls; Spellbinder label 13 and circle & petite circle dies;  grand calibur

Congratulations, Graduate!

I'm excited to share with you the third of our Paper Prettie peeks with you. Today's new stamp set is called Dreams, which I paired with the new Graduation Lily stamp set we previewed a few nights ago. The sentiments Heather choose to be in the stamp set work perfectly for cards and scrapbook pages!  I liked how well this sentiment went with the graduate.

Here's some information about Paper Pretties' May release for your reference:

We will be releasing 5 brand new stamp sets which will be available in the Paper Pretties store on Wednesday 11th May.  One stamp set is being featured each day until the release.

One random lucky commenter each preview day on the Paper Pretties blog will win the set being previewed. The winners from each preview day will be posted here on Wednesday. As in previous months, we will still have a inspiration filled blog hop on release day.

• Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.
• New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.
• Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.  You're going to LOVE what we have prepared for you!

Have a fabulous day!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Graduation Lily; Dreams
Ink: Memento; SU
Card stock: Copic Xpress it blending card stock; MME Stella Rose Gertie; SU
Other: Sewing machine; lace; corner rounder; pearls; SU ribbon; Spellbinder banner, petite oval, and petite oval scallop dies; paper piercer; dauber

ConGRADulations!

Today we are excited to share with you the third of our Prettie peeks with you. Today's new stamp set is called Graduation Lily and I love how cute she looks in her gown.  I paper pieced her graduation gown with some My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose Gertie patterned paper and shaded it in with a coordinating blue Copic marker, just like I did with yesterday's Graduation Fairy Sophie image.

Here's some information about Paper Pretties' May release for your reference:

We will be releasing 5 brand new stamp sets which will be available in the Paper Pretties store on Wednesday 11th May.  One stamp set is being featured each day until the release.

One random lucky commenter each preview day on the Paper Pretties blog will win the set being previewed. The winners from each preview day will be posted here on Wednesday. As in previous months, we will still have a inspiration filled blog hop on release day.

• Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.
• New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.
• Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.  You're going to LOVE what we have prepared for you!

Have a fabulous day!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Graduation Lily
Ink: Memento; Distress
Card stock: Copic Xpress it blending card stock; MME Stella Rose Gertie
Other: Sewing machine; copics; lace;  SU ribbon; Spellbinder banner die

Make a Wish!

It's another Paper Pretties' birthday blog hop!  This time, we're honoring Janet - happy birthday, Janet!  I created my card using my favorite Paper Pretties birthday stamp set: Surprise Sophia.  After stamping her and coloring her with copics, I created the card with Echo Park's 6x6 A Walk in the Park paper pack.  There is such fun paper pack with lots of bright colors and patterns - perfect for a birthday card.

Here's the list of participating Paper Pretties' designers - check out each of their links for lots of birthday inspiration and wishes for Janet!

• Paper Pretties Blog
• Amber Hillman
• Chris Veneruso
• Dominique Hornberger
• Frances Byrne
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jennifer Greco
• Jessica Fick - you are here!
• Taylor Usry
• Heather Lee-Reppen
• ARTish (Illustrator)
• Jackie Rakoski
• Joni Mastronardi
• Lisa Rasmussen
• Nadine Buhl
• Tracey Vincent
• Nancy Bush
• Janet Rossi  (the birthday girl!!!!!)

Card Details
Stamps: Surprise Sophia (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Memento
Card stock: Echo Park Summer Days 6x6; Copic Xpress Blending card stock
Other: Copics; Sewing machine; Baker's Twine; Ruffle Ribbon

Happy Hopping and happy birthday, Janet!
Jessica

Live the Life

Today we are excited to share with you the second of our Prettie peeks with you. Today's new stamp set is called Graduation Fairy Sophie - isn't she darling?  I paper pieced her graduation gown with some My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose Gertie patterned paper and shaded it in with a coordinating red Copic marker.

Here's some information about Paper Pretties' May release for your reference:

We will be releasing 5 brand new stamp sets which will be available in the Paper Pretties store on Wednesday 11th May.  One stamp set is being featured each day until the release.

One random lucky commenter each preview day on the Paper Pretties blog will win the set being previewed. The winners from each preview day will be posted here on Wednesday. As in previous months, we will still have a inspiration filled blog hop on release day.

• Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.
• New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.
• Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.  You're going to LOVE what we have prepared for you!

Have a fabulous day!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Graduation Day Sophie
Ink: Memento
Card stock: Copic Xpress it blending card stock; MME Stella Rose Gertie
Other: Sewing machine; copics; lace; corner rounder; pearls; SU ribbon

Make a Wish!

Hi!

It's Wednesday and time for another Paper Pretties' challenge!  This week, Frances has prepared a sketch for us - check it out:

Fun, huh?

For my card, I used one of my favorite Paper Pretties' stamp set: Surprise Sophia along with Echo Park's A Walk in the Park 6x6 paper pack.

Please check out the Paper Pretties' blog for all the other designer's samples as well as how to enter your card into this week's challenge!

Have a great day!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Surprise Sophia (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Memento
Card stock: Copic Xpress it blending; Echo Park A Walk in the Park
Other: SU ribbon; Copic markers; rhinestones

Happy Birthday Pardner!

Hi!

It's time for another Paper Pretties' Wednesday challenge!  This week, we are challenging you to pull out your paper piercers and/or templates and do some paper piercing!  For my card sample, I used this super cute Cowboy Cooper stamp set - isn't Cooper adorable all decked out in his cowboy garb?

The inside of my card is pretty basic - so much so that I didn't even take a photograph of it.  If you have any questions on anything you see, please feel free to let me know by leaving a comment or shooting me an email.

Now, pop over to the Paper Pretties blog for all the other designers' card samples as well as all the information on how to enter your card for this week's challenge.

Have a great day!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Cowboy Cooper (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Memento; SU caramel
Card stock: Copic Xpress it blending; SU
Other: SU paper piercing template; paper piercer; SU texture folder; SU ribbon; Copics; SU star punches; dauber; Tim Holtz distressing tool

Happy Easter!

If you are looking for my birthday hop card, please scroll down one post!  Happy birthday, Cindy & Dominique!

Good morning!

I have a very bright Easter card that I made for my daughter Ashley to tuck in her Easter basket this morning. She LOVES all things bright and bold, so I think she'll like it even though it's a bit busy with all the colors and patterns for me personally.  But, I didn't make it for ME - I made it for HER!  lol!

Isn't this Hippity Hoppity Sopia adorable?  I paper pieced her dress and the Easter Eggs with Echo Park's 6x6 A Walk in the Park papers.

Have a blessed Easter Sunday with your family, my friends!
Jessica


Card Details
Stamps: Hippity Hoppity Sophia (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Memento
Card stock: Echo Park A walk in the park; Copic Xpress it
Other: MFT grass die & felt; Copics; Sakura glitter pens; EK Success circle punches; SU label punch

Celebrate!

Hi there!

Tonight, I'm joining several of the Paper Pretties design team members in wishing two PP girls a very Happy birthday!  It's Cindy's and Dominique's birthday on Easter Sunday, April 24th!  Happy birthday, girls!  I hope it's a wonderful day for you and you both have an amazing year this year, filled with many blessings.

I'm going to keep my post short and sweet, so as not to hold you up on the birthday hop!  If you've been hopping with everyone tonight, you should have arrived from Jennifer's blog post.  If not, please start at the Paper Pretties blog post  for all a list of all the participating designer's names and their blog links.

Happy Birthday again, ladies!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Surprise Sophia (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Memento; Distress
Card stock: Copic Xpress it; October Afternoon dp
Other: Spellbinder label 8 and petite oval die; Copic markers; SU ribbon; dauber

Bless this Nest

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for another Paper Pretties challenge!  This week's challenge is a color one - pink, green, and neutrals to be exact.  With all the new babies being born to my coworkers, I decided to go 'baby themed' again and pulled out this Paper Pretties Everyday Miracles stamp set to create my card.

To view the rest of the designer's projects for today's challenge, please check out the Paper Pretties' blog for all the information. 

Here's the inside view...

Card Details
Stamps: Everyday Miracles (Paper Pretties)
Ink: Memento
Cardstock: Copic Xpress it blending; October Afternoon patterned
Other: Sewing machine; copic markers; Wild Orchid flowers; seam binding ribbon; Spellbinder ribbon die; dauber

Easter Babies Blog hop

 

Tonight several of the Paper Pretties designers have gathered together for a special blog hop event to showcase this Easter themed digital stamp set, called Easter Babies. If you've been hopping with us and arrived from Frances Byrne's blog, you are right on track.  If not please consider checking out Frances' link as she is the first designer on the list.

All proceeds of this digital set (minus paypal fees) will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, so it's a great way to support a cause that is so important as well as to get some adorable digital stamp images.   For my card today, I choose to print out the Easter basket and the set of 4 Easter eggs, coloring them with colored pencils & odorless mineral spirits, highlighting some of the lines with a variety of colored Sakura glitter pens.

 

Card Details

Stamps:  Easter Babies (Paper Pretties digital image)

Card stock: DCWV Spring mat stack

Other: Quikutz scallop border die; Colored pencils, odorless mineral spirits, blending stumps, Sakura glitter pens; corner rounder

and the inside view -  

 

Next on the hop is Kristine Reynolds!  If you get lost along the way, hop over to the Paper Pretties' blog, where all the designers' names and links are listed in tonight's blog hop.

Have fun!
Jessica