Baseball - Paper Issues

 Nothing worse than having an entire post written and then its gone!

So today I am sharing a layout I created for the Paper Issues Camp Crop that is from Aug 14-16th.    There is loads of inspiration, challenges and prize to be had.  I am playing along with the Star Gazer Challenge.  Each challenge you play along with, you earn a badge.  Just like summer camp or Girl Scouts! 

I used Carta Bella Baseball and used a piece of flair from A Flair for Buttons.  The cut file is FREE from the Paper Issues store and called USA Star.   

#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. 

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.

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.  

Smoke em if you... - Paper Issues

It is time for Swag Bag Spotlight over on the Paper Issues Blog.  I did not used all the pieces from the January Swag Bag either.  There is so much more to play with.  I did throw on a few flair from A Flair for Buttons, a 12x12 paper and the stickers for the title.  The rest came in the bag.  Even an entire roll of washi!  What!!!

I used some crazy photos of my boy smoking a piece of raw spaghetti.  Why you ask?  I have no idea.  I think he may need counseling.  I know for certain he deserves a comedy award.  He is super crazy and super fun to hang out with.  Even if he is a smoker!  lol

Anyway, go grab your Swag Bag or anything else you want from the Paper Issues store, with code: Mary-Ann.  It will get you 20% off your entire order.  

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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.  

Funny Farm - A Flair for Buttons

Good morning.

These boys are crazy together.  Doesn't help that Randy will buy them CANDY cigarettes.  We were in PA, to meet the boys and pick them up.  In a fun little market, in the center of Philly, they had a candy store with all the candy we used to have when we were kids.   Including these fun candies.  

I really wanted to play with the Bella Blvd Barnyard collection.  They were perfect with the photo and flair that I had selected.  You can get it from Paper Issues for 20% off with Code: Mary-Ann.

So, I am on the A Flair for Buttons Blog today.  Using the perfect flair to help highlight the craziness of these memories.  Go HERE to see all of Shelley's fun flair!