Frankly, You Are Amazing--PP#359

August 27, 2017

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players.

The lovely Laurie is our hostess this week and she has a fantastic sketch for us!  We can't wait to see what you create!  

My card is created on a white card base.  I distressed a background on water colored paper.  I cut the rectangle using the SugarPea Designs Stitched Rectangle die.  Frank is stamped in black using the MFT Frightful Friends.  I colored him with Copic Markers and cut him out with the matching dies.  The clouds and moon are from the same set.  Wink of Stella and google eyes were added for fun! I also embossed some stars in the night sky with clear embossing powder.  

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 

Crystal Komara

Valentine Komisarenko

Deanne K.

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!!

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

HUGS!

Claire

Witch Way Is The Candy? SSC160

August 27, 2017

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

This week we have sketch for all of you!  We can't wait to see what you create!

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• The colors from this challenge MUST be the primary colors on your project.
• Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with up to FOUR other challenges.
• We reserve the right to delete any links that do not adhere to challenge rules.
• Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
• Have Fun!!!

The challenge will end on Friday, Sept 8th @ 6pm EST.

My card is created on a black card base.  I cut a piece of Halloween patterned paper with a rectangle stitched die.  I cut a white tag and stamped the sentiment in black ink.  I sponged the outside of the tag to make it look spooky.  The little witch is from MFT  Witch Way To The Candy stamp set.    I colored her with Copic Markers and fussy cut her.  I am excited because MFT just re-released this set and and I purchased the dies.  I cut a half circle with a Zig Zag Stitched Circle Die from SugarPea Designs and I embossed it with a dot embossing folder.  I added Wink of Stella to the witch and broom.  A Halloween twine bow was attached to the top of the tag.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater

Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johansen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline

Have a great weekend!

HUGS!

Claire

You're A Class Act!---Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #113 and PCC257.

August 23, 2017

I am playing along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge and Paper Craft Crew today!  I love making teacher cards and gifts.  I guess it is because I taught Elementary School for 27 years.  I still love "Back To School" supplies.  There is nothing better than the smell of a new box of crayons.  

 I know teachers never get thanked enough for all they do for our children.  I made some treats for my grandchildren to take to their teachers.  They have already been in school 3 weeks, and I don't know any teachers that don't like candy!  Hope they will enjoy these special treats. 

I ordered the treat tubes to hold the candy from Reverse Confetti.  The treat topper die from Reverse Confetti was used to cut the tube ends.  It was a great way to use up lots of paper and ribbon in my stash.  The tag is cut using the Thanks Tag Die from Reverse Confetti.  I stamped the apple using the All Apples stamp set and matching dies were used to cut out the apples, leaves and stem.  Wink of Stella was added to make the apples shiny.  I also added a black twine bow and clips the tag top.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Have a great day!  

HUGS!

Claire

All Of My Favorite Stories Include You--PP #358

August 20, 2017

Hi!  It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players. 

The amazing Joanne is our hostess this week and she has a Clean and Simple Coloring Challenge for all of us!  There is nothing I enjoy more in card making than coloring an image so, this was such a fun card for me to make! We can't wait to see what you create!

My card is created on a white card base.  I cut a yellow stitched rectangle panel for the top layer.  I used another size of the stitched rectangles to cut the window shape.  I added a piece of patterned paper in the negative space to make it look like wallpaper.  The little girl, the lamp and the books were stamped in black Memento ink using the MFT 
Our Story stamp set.  I colored the images with Copic Markers and cut them out with the matching dies.  Wink of Stella was added for lots of shine to all the pieces.  I did not add any more embellishments,  since it is supposed to be a CAS card.  That is always so hard for me.  LOL! 

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 

Crystal Komara

Valentine Komisarenko

Deanne K.

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!!

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

HUGS!

Claire

Let The Bliss Begin--Sketch Saturday #477

August 19, 2017

It's Saturday and time for a new challenge at Sketch Saturday!

Crafty Sentiments Designs is our sponsor this week.

The prize this week is 3 digi stamps!

My card is created using the FiFi Bubbles Digi Stamp.

My card  is created on a white card base.  I added a piece of plaid paper for the background.  A rectangle strip of pink was added on the side.  FiFi was copied and colored with Copic Markers.  I added lots of Wink of Stella for shine and Glossy Accents to the bubbles to make them look real.  A few enamel dots were added to finish my card.  The sentiment is perfect for anyone that loves a bubble bath.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!

Don't forget to check out all the other DT members cards at 

Sketch Saturday .

Have a great week!

HUGS!

Claire

Trick or Treat--FMS 301

August 18, 2017

Today I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  I loved the sketch this week and it gave me the perfect opportunity to make my first Halloween card using my new MFT Happy Haunting  stamp set.  I LOVE to make Halloween cards.  This set is just too cute! 

My card is created on a white card base.  I used a piece of black and white striped paper I found in my stash for the background.  I created the top panel using distress inks and splashed a few drops of water on it for fun.  I added the stars from the MFT stamp set and used Versa Mark and clear embossing powder for shine.  The sentiment is from the Your Next Stamp set Waddles Trick or Treat.  I stamped it in Versa Mark and heat embossed it with black embossing powder.  The little trick or treaters were colored with Copic Markers and cut out using the matching dies.  I popped each image with dimensionals.  Lots of Wink of Stella was added for shine and I used a black gel pen on their eyes.  The moon and clouds are from the same set. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

HUGS!

Claire

Live, Laugh, Create... SSC159

August 13, 2017

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

This week we have a beautiful color palette for all of you!  We can't wait to see what you create!

Please use a minimum of 3 of the colors.

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• The colors from this challenge MUST be the primary colors on your project.
• Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with up to FOUR other challenges.
• We reserve the right to delete any links that do not adhere to challenge rules.
• Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
• Have Fun!!!

The challenge will end on Friday Aug.25th  @ 6pm EST. 

My card is created on a white card base.  I cut a pink frame using MFT Blueprints dies.  The stitched white rectangle was cut using the same dies.  I added splotches of paint with the W Plus 9 Ink Splats stamp set using different distress inks. The paint brushes and pot were stamped using the Stampin' Up! Crafting Forever Clear Mount stamp set.  I colored them with Copic Markers.  The sentiment is from the same set.  A few sparkling clear sequins from Pretty Pink Posh and Wink of Stella was added for shine.  I just love this color combo!  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater

Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johansen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline

Have a great weekend!

HUGS!

Claire

Sweet 16 -- PP3357

August 13, 2017

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players.  

The sensational Sandy is our hostess this week!  Her color challenge is so pretty!  I was a little stumped at first, but then I ended up having several ideas with the palette. Have fun and we can't wait to see how you use these colors! 

My card is created on a white card base.  I used the MFT Bold Stripes Die to create the fun frame and layers.  I used Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral stripes.  A Pear Pizzazz starburst frame was created around the white sunburst circle and adhered on top of the bold stripes frame.   I cut the "16" from Bermuda Bay using Stampin' Up!  Large Number Framelit dies.  I used the MFT Fall Florals  stamp set to create the flowers and the leaves.  Calypso Coral and Bermuda Bay ink was used on the flowers and Pear Pizzazz was used on the leaves.  The matching dies were used to cut out all the pieces.  Enamel dots were used in the center of each flower.  The word "sweet" is cut three times in Calypso Coral using the Tayolred Expressions die and Glossy Accents was added to create lots of shine.  A little Bermuda Bay heart was placed in the script.  This card was created for my niece, Olivia.  She turned 16 this week.  

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 

Crystal Komara

Valentine Komisarenko

Deanne K.

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!!

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

HUGS!

Claire

You Are Better Than Summer Sunshine! FMS300 and SIP #111

August 12, 2017

Today I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge and the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  

   

I LOVE the beach and I am so excited that this is the 300th sketch for the Freshly Made Sketches Team.  That is an amazing accomplishment!  

My card is created on a white card base.  I found a beautiful piece of DSP of a gorgeous sunshine in my stash for the background.  I added Island Indigo card stock behind the beach ball and sunshine piece of DSP.  I added the yellow polka dot DSP behind the embossed Island Indigo rectangle.  The flip flops were stamped on the yellow polka dot paper and fussy cut using a Simon Says Stamp set.  Glossy Accents was added to the shoes and a little candy dot was added to the flip flops.  I used the sentiment from the same stamp set and sponged the edges with Island Indigo ink.  A few more candy dots were added for fun.  Baker's Twine was added with a bow for a little more pop.  

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

Now, I am off to enjoy some summer sunshine in Atlanta, GA!  It has rained all week and I need a doze of Vitamin D!  

Have a great weekend!

HUGS!

Claire

I Just Hugged You In My Thoughts! --PP356

August 6, 2017

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players.  

The amazing Nance is our hostess this week and she has a FUN theme challenge for all of us! It can be an outdoor activity such as cycling, hiking, camping, gardening, etc. or it can be something found outdoors in nature such as birds, bees, flowers, trees, leaves....you get the idea!  Have fun and we can't wait to see what you create!  

My card is created on a white card base.  I used MFT Blueprints for the orange background.  I used the MFT Cloud stencil to create the sky and distress inks and Lawn Fawn hillside  borders to create the ground. The little girl image and all the leaves were created using the MFT Jumping With Joy stamp set and dies.  I colored them with Copic Markers and added Wink of Stella for shine.  I paper pieced the hat and pants with Lawn Fawn Plaid paper.  The sentiment is stamped in Momento Cocoa ink using the same stamp set.  I love Fall and this is my idea of fun in the "Great Outdoors"!  

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 

Crystal Komara

Valentine Komisarenko

Deanne K.

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!!

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

HUGS!

Claire