Happiness Insta-Parade - Paper Issues

Paper Issues has opened up an Instagram Hop with friends of 

Paper Issues and a few design team members.
This parade is to create a page about something that makes you happy.  

Could be anything from people, to things, to the paper you choose to use on your project.

I chose a photo of me and my favorite little girl.
I used Love Notes by Doodlebug.  Not only does the photo make me happy but the papers do too!
You can grab anything from the Paper Issues store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann

Head over to Paper Issues Instagram and get started on the Hop.  

There will be prizes.  So be sure to make comments along the way.  

#bestfriends - Paper Issues

The Top Chef challenge over at Paper Issues is all about food!

Are you cooking out this summer?  Eating out?

Or is your boy trying to eat a donut off of a string like mine?  

Whatever the food is, we want to see it.  

Share over on our PIFF page to be entered to win a prize!

I used Doodlebug So Much Pun and the Build a Donut FREE cut file. 

Love This - Paper Issues

Morning all.  

I'm using up my button stash.  It's for a challenge over at Paper Issues called Buttoned Up.  

It is challenging you to use up buttons that you have had forever!  You know you have them.  

I cut my papers, from Doodlebug Dragon Tails, into pie shaped pieces.  Used the rock looking paper to place my buttons on.  The buttons I chose were the same colors as the collection!  

Grab what you need from the Paper Issues Store for 20% off when you use my code: Mary-Ann at checkout.  

So, my boy starts hollering, MOM!  MOM! Of course I came running.  MY EYE, MY EYE!  Not funny at the time but I did make him reenact it so I could take the photos.  Little sucker!

Happy St. Patricks Day - Paper Issues

When ever a new paper collection comes out, a new holiday or season appears, Paper Issues produces  new cut files.  Best part is, they are ALL FREE.  ALL THE TIME.  

Go HERE to check them all out.  Download them all if you want.

If you place an order use code: Mary-Ann for 20% off.  

I was out of town for this event.  They tried.  They did not succeed in trapping the leprechaun.  Each time I have participated, I didn't catch the slippery sucker either.  But, it is worth documenting especially with this super cute collection from Doodlebug.  Paper Issues sells it, of course!

St. Patrick's Day - Paper Issues

Morning friends.

Ready to start those St. Patrick's Days layouts with all the fun products in the Paper Issues shop?  

I got a head start using a sketch that Kelly Feldman designed for Keep it Sketchy in March.  

Sketches really help me get a jump start.  I am far behind on documenting St. Patty's day, so, receiving this product and a fresh sketch, everything came together really nicely.  

I used Doodlebug Lots o' Luck.  

This sketch would be fun for any topic.  Grab your stash and play along over on the PIFF FB page.

Use code: Mary-Ann at check out from the PI store and get 20% off your entire purchase.  

Scroll to see the sketch and closeups of my layout.

Catch 'em - Paper Issues

Morning.  I feel like it has been a while since I have been around here.  I have been busy with vacations, changing things around the house and everything else that you can think of.  

But, I am super excited to share this fun layout with you today.  

It is of my boy when he was 8 and played for the Knights.  

He thought he was a great catcher.  He was so adorable.  They all were.  Every time the pitch started coming, he would stand.  We were afraid that he was going to get hit in the head with the bat.  He did a great job and I am super glad I captured this memory.  

Oh, and Big League Chew bubble gum was all the rage!  Lots of us parents provided the boys with a never ending supply of gum. 

The challenge over at Paper Issues is called Opening Day!

Play Balllllllll! Or watch people play. That counts too! We encourage you to grab those baseball themed photos and get them in the books. Not a ball fan, how about Field Day activities, team work, or stitching. Be creative, because we bet you hit a home run!

You have through April 30th to play along. Your entry must be new and no double dipping! That means, you can only submit each project once.

I used Doodlebug Dragon Tails from Paper Issues.  I also combined a few Green Lollies and Rivets from Queen and Company.  

Nut Jobs - Paper Issues

No Cardstock Allowed? 

What!!! It is easier than you think. Be daring and use patterned paper for every thing! 

No solid colors people. None.

You have through April 30th to play along. Your entry must be new and no double dipping! That means, you can only submit each project once.  Enter this challenge HERE.

Come on, you can do it!  I did.  You can use a delicate patterned paper for the background if that helps.  I played along using Doodlebug Down on the Farm. I must say, the Doodle Pops are my all time fave.  

Party Boy - Paper Issues

I am trying to finish up the photos from my boys 5th birthday.  This collection, Dragon Tails by Doodlebug, is just perfect.  Go grab it from the Paper Issues store. 

Use code: Mary-Ann for 20% off.

There are new challenges over at Paper Issues starting this month.  

I played along with the This or That challenge.  

Use this or that but NOT both:

Thickers or Alpha Stickers

Cut File or Punched Shapes

Enamel Dots or Sequins

Hand Journaling or Type-Writer Journaling

Wood Veneer or Acrylic Embellishments

Frames or Tags

Thread.Twine or Ribbon

Nuvo Drops or Mist

A Clip or Flair Button

Washi or Stickers

Play along here.....PIFF> Go to February Challenges> This or That> enter your project under the comments for a chance to win a prize.

I highlighted what I used from the list.  I did struggling getting the Alpha stickers on and added them at the very end.  I had already photographed it and went back and started that all over!  Oops.  

Woof - Paper Issues

Join some of the PI team on the Paper Issues blog today sharing 3 reasons why I love my pet.  Well, besides the obvi.  Ha!  She's sexy and thats really all she needs.  Anyway, I played along and used Doodlebug Puppy Love from the Paper Issues Store.  You too can play along for a chance to win a prize.  Upload your pretties to the PIFF FB page HERE.  

The large frenchies that you see are from a calendar I had last year.  Beware, I have 9 more!!!  I covered some with brown papers to tone them down and match the layout.  I left the black alone.

Welcome Baby - Paper Issues

Morning and welcome to the NEW Pinspire Me Mood board.  It is live over on the Paper Issues Blog today and I hope you'll stop over to see what the team has brought to the table.  I created a fun layout....the journaling is very important!  VERY.  I did not waste hours and hours watching something that I thought was never going to happen anyway.  See below! 

Anyway, here is a peek at the board.  It is super fun and clean.  

Here is my layout.  I used the new Doodlebug At The Zoo.  They have so many of the new Doodlebug collections in the PI Store.  Get it for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann

Blessings - Paper Issues

Going Cold Turkey in Snow-vember is the title of the November Issue Challenge.  

Play along in the {Friends & Fans} Facebook group for a chance to win a prize.  The deadline is Dec 5th.  Head to the PI blog for a list of the ideas on projects for the challenge.  

I decided to use Flea Market from Doodlebug, available in the PI Store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.  I was inspired by the Fall photos, Thanksgiving and spending time with family.  

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