Fiesta Time - Paper Issues

Morning taco loving friends.

I recently did a live video one on the Paper Issues Friends and Fans page with a Free Cut File and Distress Oxide Inks.  Thats about it.  I only added a couple embellishments to the side after I was done.  You gotta see how it came out.  I LOVE IT!

Watch the video here:

https://www.facebook.com/1635582489/videos/10223955773555612/

My dad and boy made a bet on eating the big Grande Taco at Margaritas.  They both succeeded.  I think Romans was less full because he took a lot of the yucky stuff off when he ordered.  Smart boy.  

Easter in NC! - Paper Issues

 Way back when my boy was itty bitty, we spent Easter in NC with our favorite people.  

Here, the boys, Logan, Evan and Roman were coloring eggs.   It was fun but messy!

I created this LIVE on the Paper Issues Friends and Fans FB page.  

I forgot to add it everywhere.  I think I meant to add journaling and still have yet to do it.  

I used a FREE cut file from Paper Issues, called Buttercup Background and American Crafts Buenos Dias collection.  

Heres a look. 

Hangin' With My Peeps - Paper Issues

Hey friends!

I am happy to be here today, showing you a layout I created with the Frosty Collection from Pretty Little Studio that has NOTHING to do with winter. Today, it is all about Easter over here.   I also used a FREE cut file from Paper Issues called Hangin' with my Peeps.  

JR Nat Hon Soc - Paper Issues

It's a great day for another Free File Feature over at Paper Issues! All of us love to show off all the incredible FREE cut files in the Paper Issues shop! Every week they are adding more!  In keeping with this months colorful theme, today they are featuring one of our awesome Rainbow cut files! A few of us are going to show you there is more than one way to use a rainbow cut file! Go check everyone out!  

Here is my take on the gorgeous cut file.  I used the new Vicki Boutin collection from PI.  Grab it for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.

Good Times - Paper Issues

 Hello again to my friends.  

I just did a Facebook LIVE Monday night and am here to share a link to the video and to share the competed layout.  I used a FREE Cut File from the Paper Issues Store and the Pink Paislee Indigo and Ivy collection that has been sold out for some time.  Sorry. But you may have it in your stash!  

Take a look.  I love the colors. 

Special Together - Pretty Little Studio

 Morning friends,

I am on the Pretty Little Studio Blog today.  

I was exhausting a collection and found another that was super fun.  Head over there for more details.....

Pretty Little Studio.

This is a photo of my favorite boys and I going to our favorite restaurant, Agave in Newburyport MA.  OMG If you are local and have never been, it is totally worth every expensive penny there is.  I highly recommend the Chorizo Fundido.  I do not work for them nor do I get commission.  Just go. I'll go with you!  hahaha

Awesome Day - Paper Issues

 Hey there friends!

I have been so busy mending from my 3rd knee replacement and tons of other family stuff that I have hardly had time to scrap.  BUT, I did scrap this fun layout last week on a FB LIVE over in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans page.  I used Cocoa Vanilla and I want to use every single bit of it.  

It's a photo of my boy hanging out with the mall Santa.  

We 'make' him go every year as long as he lives in our house.  He gets so embarrassed in line with all the young kids.  Oh well, move out!  ha.  You can tell how much he hates it from his facial expression and the fact that he put his arm around the red man.  

Here's what I came up with.  I used a FREE cut file called Snowglobe from the PI store.  ALL Cut Files are free.  Pinkfresh gems were used as ornaments on my trees and some Nuvo for roof accent and puffy beard. 

Happy Camper - Paper Issues

 You guys, my title may be happy camper but I gotta tell you he was NOT!

We dropped him off at a Boy Scout Camp for the week.  Randy went and met him 1/2 way through but he still hated it.  Hated it cause he always wants his dad to go to.  I bet later in life he will have fond memories and say it was a good time.  I hope.  

Over at Paper Issues, there is a Camp Crop going on.  It doesn't have to be about camping but I saw this Happy Camper FREE cut file and had to use it.  So this layout is more about the art and the love of crafting than the itty bitty sized photo that I shrunk to fit in the door! 

I did a FB Live video to create this bad Larry.  You can find it HERE. Along with the Free file, I used Simple Stories Vintage Great Escape.  For the love of mushrooms, I just can't get enough.  I have more ephemera and sticker but have run out of paper!  Who would have thought mushrooms would be all the rage?  

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.   

Smile - Paper Issues

Morning PI Friends.  
I feel like it has been a while since I've been here sharing any projects with you.
Today, I am playing along with a Scraplift Sunday and lifting Lacey Robin's Hello layout over at Paper Issues.
I'll share that below.  For my layout, I used the new FREE Cut File - Smile made by Stacie Dietz.  
It is very similar to the Hello file just a different word.  I also deleted the stitching dots around the heart.  I have never stitched and not sure I am planning on it.  I love to see other peoples work with stitching and can appreciate the beauty. I feel I would destroy my paper!  

For today, I used PinkFresh My Favorite Story.  
The PinkFresh Essential Jewels too!

LUCKY - Paper Issues

As crazy as the 'Shake your Shamrock' challenge sounds, it has lots of room for interpretation.
Head over to Paper Issues Blog to see more inspiration or to their PIFF FB Page.  

Here are the rules:  Are you Irish, trick question...EVERYONE is a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day! 

Get out those shaker elements and create a shaker box on your project. 

Grab some shamrocks and throw them on a page/Card. Let's see what you can do! 

P.S. There are a bunch of St. Patrick's Day themed cut files in the shop for FREE!

So, I used one of the FREE cut files that is called Good Luck.  

But there are soooooo many to choose from HERE. 

I'm just using the 'LUCKY' part of the file for this layout.  Plus, I do have a touch of green!

I also used Pink Paislee - Bloom Street,Horizon and 5th and Monaco for my project.  

PinkFresh Studio Puffy Phrase Stickers for my title.  

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.  

Happiness - Paper Issues

Today, I am playing along with the Keep It Sketchy challenge over at Paper Issues. 

There are challenges all month long over on the Paper Issue Friends and Fans FB page.  You can play along for a chance to win a prize. 

I used a FREE cut file, Rustic Wreath and layered over the floral section with the gorgeous florals from the Happiness Collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio.  

Shop from the Paper Issues store for all the FREE cut files you want and grab the newest paper collections out there.  Use code: Mary-Ann for 20% off you entire order.  

Cub Scout Color Guard - Paper Issues!

Hey there!

Today I am playing along with the Pinspire Me July Challenge over on our Paper Issues Friends and Fans page.   Below is the image that is provided, hoping that you are inspired to create!  I was inspired because of the stars, and of course because my assignment was on the 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day friends!

For my layout, I used Bella Blvd Fireworks and Freedom.  

I used it for a Color Guard page of my boy when he was a Cub Scout.  

I also made use of the NEW FREE cut file made by Stacie.  It is available in the PI shop!

Everything you need for crafting can be purchased through the 

PI store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.  

Happy Shopping.