Boston Duck Boats - Paper Issues

Hey friend!

Today I am playing along with the Stamp of Approval Challenge over on the

  Paper Issues Friends and Fans page.  

Dig out your old stamps, dust them off and get to stamping on a card, TN, Layout, whatever!  Don't have any stamps, document your stamp collection or use a postal stamp on your project.  The rules are very loose and entering a new, never before seen project, will qualify you for a chance to win a prize from the Paper Issues Store.

I dug out some new and older stamps from Elle's Studio and Kaisercraft created a background behind a Free Cut file - Star of the Show.  

Then I started layering and layering and really got carried away with the Echo Park Pirate Tales collection.

Fox - Paper Issues

Morning friends!

It is my turn on the Paper Issues blog and I was given a choice of creating a #52 Friday Favorites or using a FREE File Free-for-All.  I decided to use 2 FREE cut files.  

Woodland Wonders and Wonky Woven Placemat Background.

Did you know, when you all PI cut files are free?  Also, when you download a cut file, there are often more images to cut than what is shown on the advertised photo?  Its true.  Download one of these to see.  

I used Echo Park Perfect Autumn that I grabbed from the store.  

Use code: Mary-Ann in the Paper Issues store and get 20% off everything you order!

You're Wonderful - Paper Issues

Join me over on the Paper Issues blog today.

Every Sunday, they chose a layout to scrap lift and they chose mine.  So, I had to play along.  

I used the Echo Park, Once Upon a Time collection.  Grab anything you want from the Paper Issues Store for 20% with code: Mary-Ann.

This layout of Roman is when he was only 4 years old.  His cat at the time, Milford, followed him everywhere.  During this stage, he was always dressing up with any costume he could get.  He is such a sweet boy.  

Here is the layout that they had us lift for Scraplift Sunday.  

Dude, I Love Summer Life - Paper Issues

Paper Issues Pinspire Me Monday is here!  It's my fave.  

I created the mood board below to inspire the masses to create!  lol  Maybe you want to play along?  If you do, all the details are on the Paper Issues Blog today.  Go HERE.  

For my layout, I used Echo Park Summer Fun.  I also used two different FREE cut files to get my title.  These two guys bicker and fight overtime they are together.  Over what, you ask? I have no idea.  

Grab anything you need from the PI store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.  

Knight - Paper Issues

Morning!

The Spotlight is on the new Echo Park, Once Upon a Time collection on the Paper Issues Blog today. I dug deep for Bubba's 6th birthday party at a really fun place in Amesbury. The boys did a little fighting and dressed up like knights.  They had so much fun.  I can not believe how small they look in this photo.  

I also used some FREE cut files from the Paper Issues Store.  This one is called Dragon Tails and Adventures.  But, there are so many more, so be sure to go look.  

SUN FUN - AFB

Summer is almost over.  My boy starts school on the 30th this year.  Earlier than normal.  We sure have been enjoying the summer.  Spending lots of time exploring and just enjoying our pool.  

Join me on the A Flair for Buttons blog with a fun summer layout.

I used Echo Park Summer Party available in the Paper Issues store for 

20% off using code: Mary-Ann.

I was Made for Summer Time - AFB

Join me on the A Flair for Buttons blog where you can see closeups and direct links to the flair that I used on my layout today.  I also used Echo Park Summer Party.  

You can get this collection from Paper Issues for 20% off using code: Mary-Ann.  Use that discount on anything you want from the store, yay!

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Tie That Holds - The Rubber Cafe

Here is my last card for November over on The Rubber Cafe today.  

 I love nice clean white embossing.  

Family Circle Card - The Rubber Cafe

My Family Circle card is over on The Rubber Cafe blog today. I used the November Creative Cafe KOTM.  Stop by to check it out!

Family Makes a Home - The Rubber Cafe

I am on The Rubber Cafe blog today using November's Creative Cafe KOTM - Love Makes you Family.

Go HERE to see my full post. 

Thank you for stopping by.  

All is Calm - The Rubber Cafe

Morning!

I am over on The Rubber Cafe blog again today.  

This time, I kept it simple. 

A little embossing and paper layering only.

Merry Christmas - The Rubber Cafe

Good Morning,

Today I have a Christmas card over on The Rubber Cafe blog.  I would love for you to stop by!

plant a garden - The Rubber Cafe

Today I am over on The Rubber Cafe blog using the August Creative Cafe KOTM.  For this card, I kept it soft and simple.  I love love love the carrot and could only think of using it in this manner.  Plus, it is probably one of my favorite veggies.  After cucumbers,  beets and corn on the cob of course!

Thanks for stopping in.

Strawberries - The Rubber Cafe

I am over on The Rubber Cafe Blog today using the Creative Cafe Kit of the Month.  I love the berries.  You should see how the other members of the team are using these stamps.  Pretty cute!

Thanks for stopping by!

Planting a Garden - The Rubber Cafe

It is the perfect time of year to start reaping the benefits of all the hard work you have put in to your gardens.  There is nothing like a fresh cucumber or greens.  The most beautiful vegetable out there has to be an eggplant.  Which leads me to why I am here.

  

Have you all seen the colors in this months Creative Cafe KOTM - Farm Fresh?

The Echo Park papers are absolutely stunning and paired with the jewel tones of the Bazzill cardstock, the creations are bound to be beautiful.  

Here is my card.  There is nothing extra exciting about my card except the detail in the stamps.  I have no tips or tricks to show you, just plain beautiful papers and clean stamp images.

If you want to see more of my card, closeups, or details, head over to The Rubber Cafe blog.

  Please!

Hello - The Rubber Cafe

My final card for the month is over on The Rubber Cafe blog today.  It is simple and quick, only takes about 10 minutes to complete.  Head over for more details.....HERE.

Good Times - The Rubber Cafe

April's Creative Cafe KOTM from The Rubber Cafe is packed with beautiful stamps that could be used with a vintage feel or more modern.  Depends on your style.  I decided to doodle a bit to add embellishment.  If you want more information, please head over to the blog...HERE.

See you soon.