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Papertrey November Blog Hop


Oh goodness, can you believe it’s the 25th already?! I was busily going about my day yesterday when I realized I only had a couple hours to work on my PTI Blog Hop project! {I work so I can’t create at all hours of the day. Jealous of those of you who can!}

This months challenge was über fun. With the holidays around the corner, who doesn’t need a fun gift tag?! I actually made two tags but decided to post the more “traditional” Christmas one. Since I’ve been doing a TON of non-traditional Christmas color combos, I thought I’d post something different than the norm. I L-O-V-E how this tag turned out- I think I’ll need to make more! There are just some days when I’m totally surprised with what I make….yesterday was one of those days! :)

Well I can’t wait to see what all of you lovely peeps created. You all are so inspiring! Thanks so much for stopping by.

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Raspberry Color Challenge #19

Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and Christmas is exactly one month away?! Thank goodness I don’t have to do much for the festivities tomorrow- I don’t enjoy cooking one bit! This year we are doing something new, we’re going to my aunts house for Thanksgiving. We ALWAYS host it at our house, so this will be a big deal for the family. LOL What is your favorite dish at Thanksgiving dinner? I’m a big fan of the stuffing- can’t get enough! :)

Here’s my card for the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of the card. I really wanted to give this color combo another try, but I just won’t have enough time before the deadline. Be sure to let me know your thoughts on this card– don’t worry, it won’t offend me since I don’t care for it too much! ;) Having to consciously use FIVE colors on a card is hard! Did anyone else struggle with this one?

I’ll have another post tonight- can’t miss out on the PTI blog hop!

Hope you have a fabulous morning….I’ll see you again soon!

**I have yet another giveaway posted. What can I say, it’s a time for giving. :)

Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Basic Backgrounds: Retro, Everday Classics
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Lavender Moon, Raspberry Fizz, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink:Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Versamark
Other: Brown grosgrain ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Moss rhinestones, scallop diamond border punch

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #40

Hello my dear friends!

I hope you are all doing well. I have been keeping quite busy since I returned from my vacation. In between work, picking up relatives from the airport, putting laundry away and creating cards for challenges, I have been a busy little bee.

Today I have a card for the 2S4Y sketch. Isn’t it a fun one?? It wasn’t too terribly hard…you should give it a try! If you do, be sure to let me know- I want to check it out! Since there are SO many entries now, I’m not always able to look at every single one.

I have a few cards ready for the blog….and also some more gift tags! I’ll have a tag for the Papertrey blog hop tomorrow- be sure to stop by again!

Well, I must run. Lots more things to create! :)

For those who haven’t entered yet, be sure to check out the gift certificate that I’m giving away!

Stamps: Take Note, Vintage Labels, Scattered Showers, Dots Background
Paper: Cream, Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate, Terracotta Tile
Ink: Vintage Sepia
Other: SU! scallop border punch, Aqua & Cream buttons, 2½” scallop circle punch, 2″ scallop circle punch, Brown grosgrain ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen, Bronze glitter

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Saturday Greetings

Saturday greetings, my friends!

Today was my last full day in California. How does the time fly by so quickly?! I had a full day of helping prepare for my cousins Eagle Scout ceremony and then of course, participating in it. Just a tidbit of info: did you know only 3% of Boy Scouts become an Eagle Scout {the highest achievement}? Yeah, I didn’t know this either. Today I learned a ton about being a Boy Scout, the Eagle Scout and also how much work it takes to put together an Eagle Scout shindig.

Even though I have had a nice vacation, I’m ready to head back to Washington. I miss my comfortable bed, my routinue and last by not least, my crafting supplies! I saw that I have at least three challenges that I want to play in….hopefully I’ll get a chance before the deadlines! I get home early enough where I might be able to make a card of two….we’ll see how I feel. I have to get up early to head into work on Monday morning- thank goodness it’s only a 3 day work week! Speaking of which, any stores you *must* hit on Black Friday? I haven’t checked to see if any ads are out yet- I’m scared to see how much damage I’ll be doing! Last year I got my Cricut Expression on Black Friday. I’m hoping that there won’t be *that* much damage this year.

Well, that’s a wrap for tonight. Next time you hear from me, it’ll be from Washington! :)

Stamps: Life, Take Note
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss
Other: SU! scallop border punch, Moss rhinestones, white post-it notes

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Aqua Note Post-It Cover

Hey peeps!

My apologies for not getting this post up earlier. I just got back from a full day in San Diego and I didn’t have enough battery to do a post from my phone. {I recently got internet on my phone. It’s great to check my email, but it’s a pain to look at websites. All that scrolling is NOT fun!}

As promised, here is a new post it note cover that I made. I think this is my favorite one to date. I love the simplicity but yet mod feel it has. What are your thoughts? My family thinks this one is going to be popular at the craft fair, so I’m thinking of making more than two of this design. Speaking of this design, I showed my grandma some of my newest post it note creations and she loved them! She asked if/ how much I sell them for. I told her and she said she wanted to buy 10! She’ll be going to Japan soon so she wants to give them as gifts. I was so happy I could have done a little dance at the airport! :)

Like I mentioned before, we had a FULL day in San Diego. My sisters, cousin and I went to Sea World. Don’t worry, I’ll post pictures shortly. I need to go through ALL of the ones we took and see which ones are flattering. :)

Well it’s getting late and I need some sleep {after some blog hopping of course!} Hope you all had a great day! I’ll be back soon with another post.

Stamps: Medium Double Circle, Basic Backgrounds: Retro, Take Note
Paper: White, Ripe Avocado, Aqua Mist
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo, Ripe Avocado
Other: Aqua Mist grosgrain ribbon, 2″ scallop circle punch, SU! scallop border punch, decorative pearls, white post-it notes

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EBTKS First Sketch Challenge

Greeting from sunny California!

Yes, I have made it to my vacation destination safely. What a glorious sight to wake up to gorgeous blue sky and sunshine! Last night I had the worst night trying to get to sleep. I guess I’m used to the cold…I was so stuffy in the room! It also didn’t help that the bed isn’t very comfortable. :( Since my last trip had the most comfortable bed ever, I was hoping this one would be too! Alas, I’m going to have to figure out how to sleep on an uncomfortable bed.

Today I have a card that uses my new BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses paper. Oh my goodness, isn’t it the cutest thing ever?! I absolutely love the little reindeer, and that plaid is just plain yummy! I bought the 6 x 6 mini paper pack….you’ll be seeing me use it again! This card was so fun to make- it also only uses two stamps! In case you haven’t heard, Everything but the Kitchen Sink {EBTKS}has started doing sketches! This one is super easy….no excuses not to give it a try! Also, they have a $25 gift certificate to 2Peas! How fun is that?!

I hope you enjoyed the card. Before I left, I really wanted to get a couple challenge cards made- so glad I did! Tomorrow I’ll have a new post it note cover that I made! It’s one of my favorites….be sure to come back! :)

Stamps: Medium Double Circle, Happy Holidays Circle
Paper: White, Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Bitty Dots Basics, BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Tea Dye Duo
Other: baby pink grosgrain ribbon, 2½” scallop circle punch, 3″ scallop circle punch, Moss rhinestones, scallop diamond border punch, decorative pearls,

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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #39


Happy Tuesday my dear blog friends!

Oh goodness, can you tell that I’m super happy today? In just a few short hours I will be on a jet plane to beautiful, sunny California. {At least I’m hoping it’s sunny!} With it being SO gloomy, wet and depressing in Washington, I’m ready for a change of scenery and also some much needed R & R.

You all may think I’m a little silly, but I just HAD to make a few challenge cards before I left. Seriously, with such a stunning sketch by Laura, how could I not partake?! Did you see the amazing card that my friend, Sarah, made? It was absolutely breathtaking! I am so happy she made the 2S4Y DT- she is such a sweetie and her cards just keep getting better and better.

Right now I am so loving this color combo- isn’t it scrumptious? Even though we are heading into Winter, I really couldn’t help but play with these colors. Since today I was super down {because of the weather}, I needed a fun, spring-like card to cheer me up. :) I’m hoping this card can cheer up another person as well….there are so many people that I miss at the moment…who should I send this to??

Hope you all have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!

{Spring Moss Miss You card supplies}
Stamps: Medium Double Circle, Life, Mega Mixed Messages, Take Note,
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Tea Dye Duo
Other: 2½” scallop circle punch, Moss rhinestones, scallop diamond border punch, twine

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Gift Tags Part 2


Hi everyone!

Did you know that there are only 38 day left until Christmas?! Yikes- a-bees! I have ZERO Christmas presents or cards ready for my friends and family. Not gonna lie, I’m a tiny bit stressed out about this fact. I have spent a fairly large amount on supplies for my craft fair- the thought of spending more right now is not very appealing.

As you know, I’m getting ready for my vacation to California. I haven’t had a real vacation in three years! I’m tempted to bring some of my crafting supplies….we’ll see if any of it fits in my suitcase. :) Most likely I’ll pre-stamp a bunch of the Santa’s and color/ cut them out in Cali. Out of the four tags that I have shown, which do you think will be the most popular?

I have a busy, busy day. I’m going to work, hitting the gym, getting my nails done, packing the rest of my suitcase, and hopefully can get a couple cards made tonight. Oh yes, I NEED to go to bed early tonight. Going to work extra early tomorrow so I can finish up the loose ends so I don’t come back to stack of paperwork. (Worst thing EVER!)

Hopefully I can do another post tonight. If not, you’ll hear from me soon. If you want the most current “Paulina news” you can always follow me on Twitter. :)

{Blue Snowman tag supplies}
Stamps: Holiday Button Bits
Paper: White, Navy Blue
Ink: Vintage Sepia
Other: Chocolate Brown grosgrain, white buttons, Cricut Expression, Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge

{Red Gingerbread Man tag supplies}
Stamps: Holiday Button Bits
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Brown
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Red grosgrain, red buttons, Cricut Expression, Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge

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Embellish Brads Color Challenge

Hello friends!

Today I have a card that I made while Ginny was over for our crafting day. Yes, we made a day of it. 11 fabulous hours of crafting, laughing, food and movies….the perfect way to spend a Friday!{I went crazy on the food: pizza, M & M’s, Diet Coke. Thank goodness I have a training session today!}

This week for the Embellish challenge, we were required to use red, blue, green, yellow and brads! Oh goodness, you all know this is WAY past my comfort zone. Thankfully it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. I had some Making Memories brads, which were a lifesaver. If I didn’t have them, I couldn’t have participated in this challenge! Yes, I only have one pack of brads. I have NEVER used brads on a project before!

I hope some of you are able to participate in this challenge– I would love to see your creations! I always love seeing others creations on the challenges that I participate in- there are so many different styles!

Have a terrific Saturday! Thanks in advance for the comments! ;)

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Everyday Button Bits
Paper: White, Red, Lemon Tart
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Satin Red
Other: New Leaf grosgrain, twine, Making Memories brads, assorted buttons, Fiskars border punch

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I ♥ Embellies


Oh my goodness, am I ever glad that it’s Thursday (last work day of the week). Most of you know, I get three day weekends…I don’t know what I would do without them! I always seem to fill up my three days, I can’t imagine only having two! This weekend I have lots planned- hopefully I can get it all done. Tomorrow: going to the gym, then I’m having Ginny over for a full day of crafting+ food + laughter. Saturday: training session at the gym, making lots more items for the craft fair, and possibly getting an oil change. Sunday: church, packing for my vacay, shopping for a pair of jeans and maybe a few shirts, and most definitely taking my Sunday nap. I blame not waking up to my alarm for two days on not taking my Sunday nap. I ALWAYS take one. I think it threw off my body or mind, or both!

So, today I have another notepad cover to show you. Made this one two weeks ago but didn’t want to overload you with “the notepads”. I really like the colors, the flourish and of course, the embellishment flower. I was looking at some of my older posts and realize that on my new stuff I used a ton of embellies. From rhinestones and pearls to buttons and pom poms- I just can’t get enough! I have an unhealthy amount of buttons and I’m starting to develop quite the stash of rhinestones. Thankfully I only like cream pearls…if I liked other colors, that would be troublesome!

Below are some of my embellishment “must haves”:

DeNami Design Bubblegum Boutique Buttons

DeNami Design Espresso Boutique Buttons

Hero Arts Clear Gemstones


Hero Arts Small Accent Pearls

That’s all for now. Let me know if you use any of these embellishments, or if you like some other ones! I’m always on the lookout for some fun new items! :)

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Take Note, Dots Background, Fancy Flourishes
Paper: White, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo, Summer Sunrise
Other: 3″ scallop circle punch, 2½” scallop circle punch, 2″ scallop circle punch, sand button, twine, notepad