Explore - Paper Issues

Today is a big 'GREEN' day for Paper Issues.  We are flooding Instagram with GREEN!   The Paper Issues design team and friends is Marching into Spring with an Insta-Parade for you today featuring our March Monochromatic Fanatic board of Green!  Go HERE to start the parade.  If you get lost along the parade route start back at me! We hope we’ve inspired you to Go for the Green! Just keep going to the next person tagged and see all 40 creations. After parading through head back to Paper Issues for your chance at winning a Swag Bag by leaving a comment noting your favorite three projects. Good luck!  Remember, this is all happening on Instagram.  

Here is my layout.  

I used Vicki Boutins new Wander Collection.  

A FREE cut file - Stitching - Star Galaxy

Flair from A Flair for Buttons.  

8th Grade - Paper Issues

I played along with the Scraplift challenge over at Paper Issues PIFF FB Page.  

I have lost my mojo and have been in a crafting funk for some time now. 

I have barely touched paper unless it has been an assignment and usually that is done at the last possible moment.  I needed this lift.  The original was so inspiring.  

I used the new Good Ol' Days collection by Fancy Pants. 

I grabbed it from the Paper Issues Store.  

If you purchase anything from them, use code Mary-Ann for 20% anytime you order. 

I also used the coolest flair from A Flair For Buttons ETSY shop.  

FUN - Paper Issues

Good morning!

Today I am participating in the Take 5 challenge over in the 

Paper Issues PIFF group and on the PI blog!

You can use any of the items on the list but you MUST use 5.  

This was super easy for me since I love to add lots of things to my layouts.

Here is the list....

I used: Pink, Blue, Flowers, Patterned Paper, Stripes, Bow, and Layers!  That is 7 things from the list!

Over Thanksgiving last year, my family went to see some dear friends in Texas.  

Since we were all girls, I used the girliest stuff I could find from the Paper Issues store!  I used Maggie Holmes Carousel collection made by Crate Paper.

I added a few flair for just the right added embellishments from A Flair for Buttons.  

Happy - Paper Issues

Good morning.

When I opened the March Swag Bag and saw the toothpick thingy, I knew exactly what I was going to use for a photo. I have had this photo of my BFF and I from the USMC in 2013.  The gold frame was perfect for Kathy's dress and the purple touches were perfect for mine!

I also threw in some of  Glitter Girl by Shimelle.  

A purple flair from A Flair for Buttons.  

Grab what you need from Paper Issues for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.

Meow - Paper Issues and A Flair for Buttons

MEOW!  

It is true, A House in Not a Home Without a Cat!

Look at this sexy beast!  He was only with us 10 days when he decided to pose like a star!  

We just love him.  

I scrap-lifted a layout over at Paper Issues.  It is a challenge that you can participate in too.  Go HERE to see the original layout and check out how others have created off of the lift.  It is a great starting point for inspiration.  I promise.  

I used Simple Stories Life is Purrfect.  Go grab whatever you need from the Paper Issues store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann. 

I accented the layout with the perfect flair from A Flair for Buttons.  

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Memories - Paper Issues and A Flair for Buttons

Morning!

Take a look at the excited mama!!!  I was more excited than Roman when he received Student of the Month last year in 6th grade.  He received a homework pass and never used it!  oops.  This boy keeps impressing me.  

I am killing two birds with one big stone here.  I used A Flair for Buttons flair on a really fun layout for Paper Issues.  I wasn't sure if I wanted to play with the Scraplift challenge or the Bigger is Better challenge.  I lifted it and used a big title!  I decided on the Bigger is Better challenge because I have never played along with that before.  It is super fun,  All you do is....

-Grab those giant chipboard words, Fire up those cutting machines, use those LARGE Stickers and create a BIG Title on your page! Any subject, any paper project type. 

You have until March 4th to enter a project based on this challenge. Please keep in mind this must be a NEW made for this challenge project.-

Add some fun flair from the A Flair for Buttons ETSY shop.  

I used Photoplay - Boys Rule from the Paper Issues store.  Grab it or anything else from there for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.  You can use the code anytime.  

YAY - A Flair for Buttons

We love a good fair and the Topsfield one is pretty great. We have tried to go the last few years.  We love to eat the junk and ride the rides.  Roman is the most daring.  If I ride anything that spins, I am done for the day.  Maybe even a few days!  

So, today, I am on the A Flair for Buttons blog with a fun layout using the Maggie Holmes Carousel collection, a FREE Carousel Cut File from Paper Issues and 4 different sets of flair from A flair for Buttons to replicate the seats on the ride.  

I grabbed this collection from Paper Issues for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.

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Happy Moments - A Flair for Buttons

Good Morning!  

Today is my day over on the A Flair for Buttons Blog.  I couldn't help but bring in black and white flair to accompany the gorgeous Maggie Holmes Carousel Collection from Crate Paper.  

I think so many things would match but I had to get that big bow on there, and needed  black and white to help blend it in.  

All the flair you could possibly want is in the A Flair for Buttons ETSY shop.  If you are looking for this paper collection, head to the Paper Issues store to grab it for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann. 

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Ben Franklin - AFB

Seems like so long ago my boy had a fun project to due.  He had to give a speech and dress as the character.  I absolutely love how dedicated he was to the entire project.  Look how adorable he is in his soccer socks, pulled up black sweats, dads oversized white shirt, an old black shirt cut into a vest and homemade bald head!  I can't help but smile.  

This handsome guy is on the A Flair for Buttons blog today.  

Head on over to see where you can grab these beautiful flair and find more inspiration.  

I grabbed the paper collection from Paper Issues for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.

T-Gram - Paper Issues

This time last year, we found out my mom was sick.  She is way better now but I took these photos of her and my boy having a Tea Party.  I put out cookies and put a table cloth down to amp up the party. They had fun while I photographed it.  I love how much he loves her.  

So, today there is a new issue over on the Paper Issue blog.  We are assigned a topic and this months is Mom-o-gram.  Create something with a monogram, fancy letters, about mom or grandmothers.  Anything like that.  (There is more information on their blog.)

I stuck with the grandmother theme and used Pebbles - Tealightful collection, which was perfect for this layout.  My mom is an avid tea drinker that is why we have always called her T-gram.

Grab this collection or anything else you may need for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.

Baseball - AFB

It is my turn on the A Flair for Buttons blog today.  Hoping you will stop over to the ETSY shop and check out the best flair there is.  There are so many options to chose from, I am sure there is something for you.  You can add magnets to the back or pins!  Your choice.  

This is from the end of season last year.  It was not a great year but these boys played their hearts out.  They had a great time together and developed friendships that I hope will last throughout their baseball 'career.'  

I used Simple Stories Baseball Mini Collection and left lots of white space.  I use a piece of flair from the Baseball Flair set and one from the At the Fair set.