LOVE - Pretty Little Studio

Good day friends!

Mary-Ann Maldonado here with a challenge for you.  Sometimes challenges arise when you don't really expect them too.  When I placed my order for the gorgeous Grateful Heart collection from Pretty Little Studio, I didn't order enough paper.  Ugh.  Well, that's ok because this Express Thanks paper gave me an idea! 

Other than a 1/4 of that paper, cardstock, ephemera pieces, foam tape and my sewing machine, it did not take much effort or cost to compete this layout.  

Go check it all out on the Pretty Little Studio Blog!

Paradise - Paper Issues

 Hey friends.  I've been out kissing dolphins.  

Not really.  This was last year.  But I was kissing dolphins, seals and seal lions.  I had a ball.  Probably more fun than my fam cause I love animals so much.  I think Roman has my animal loving heart too.  He is super kind.  Anywho, I am here to share a layout for Paper Issues - Free File Feature.  For this feature, a few of us used the same cut file - Geometric Hexagon.  ALL of the cut files over at Paper Issues are FREE!  Download them all if you want.  May take a minute or two but I highly recommend it.

Here is what I created.  I used Bella Blvd Island Escape and a few other things too.

I used the Geometric Cut File as is.  I used the center of the hexagon as a template to cut my photo so it would be in the same shape for the center of the layout.  I cut triangles from random papers in the collection. 

Here is my layout and under that is the cut file!

Passionately Curious - Paper Issues

Since last nights video was a debacle, I decided to do another FB Live today to 

make up for the one last night. 

I used the same Scralift Layout, the Same Paper Collection but better wifi connection.  

Today, I turned the sketch on its side.  See below.  

Again, I let the Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Pad do all the work.  Plus lifting MandaJane's ayout makes it easy too. 

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Going Places - Paper Issues

Hey there!

Last night I did a Live Facebook video over at Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook page.

To be honest, it was a nightmare.  It was blurry, kept going in and out for me and freezing.  

But, the layout came out ok! 

It was Scraplift Sunday and we listen MandaJane.  I added her layout under mine.  

I used Vicki Boutins Mixed Media Paper Pad.  OMG let me tell you how easy it makes for pulling a layout together!  All the work is done for you.  ALL OF IT! Then, with it being a lift, the design work is also done for you.  Win win!!

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These photos are from my boys 8th grade graduation.  His hair is so much longer now.  

I forgot that I need to reprint the left photo of him and I.  

I crossed it out for some reason and slapped that puppy right down on my layout.  

I'll fix it.  lol

Together - Paper Issues

Hey there friends.

I did another Live Facebook Video the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook page.

You have to be a member to watch.  Just request to join and you can see all of the upcoming lives in the Events Section of the page.  

I wasn't sure how I was going to play along with the newest sketch (see below) but I love the end result.  I planned to use the stamp set that I purchased, which is amazing, but I was off on my color choices and it did not match.  At all.  You can see in the video.  I think I'll make a card with it instead.  

I used the new Celebrate Us collection from a collaboration between 

Pinkfresh Studios and Altenew.  

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The photo is from when I went to Kansas in February to go to a crafters meet up 

and it was so close to my niece, I stayed extra days!  We had so much fun.  Her home is darling and her new husband is even better.   Her and I did little excursions.  This was one to the A&W drive through for Rootbeer floats! It was all right before the whole Corona thing.  

Anyway, here is my layout and Thanks for stopping by!

 

Friend - Paper Issues

Hey Friends.

Monday, four crafters from Paper Issues got together on a Live Zoom in Paper Issues Friends and Fans group and create layouts with the same kit.  The challenge was Nothin But the Kitchen Sink.  You have to use EVERYTHING included in the kit.  It was really really amazing to see how all of us came up with completely different looks.  No 2 kits are the exact same.  The ephemera may differ or some of the cut files in this challenge were different.  But three of us had the same file and we were nothing alike!  Go check it out HERE.

Go to Paper Issues and use code: Mary-Ann for 20% off everything.  ALL Cut Files are FREE.  Always. 

Here is my take on the challenge.  Below is the kit.  

Wander - Paper Issues

Hey all!

Last night I did a LIVE video of me creating this layout.  

I played along with the Streaks and Stripes challenge for Paper Issues on their PIFF page.

It is worth watching.  I have to scrap, read comments, talk and concentrate all at the same time.  

Go check it out HERE.  

I used Simple Stories Vintage Great Escape.

Grab it for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann at the Paper Issues Store.

Rock Paper Scissors - Paper Issues

Morning!

I recently started eating a kit for Paper Issues.  It is called Nothin' But the Kitchen Sink.  

The idea of the kit is to use everything you received.  With very little wiggle room.  If you get 12 buttons, you gotta use all 12 buttons.  It is actually really really challenging but fun.  

For the June Kitchen Sink Page Kit, I created the layout below.  

Below that, is what the actual kits looks like and a link to it in the store.  

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Everyday - Paper Issues!

Yo!

Hello there PI friends. 

Today's challenge is to pick 5 things from a list called Take 5.

You can play along with us over on the Paper Issues Friends and Fans page.

I used the November kit - Cover Me Up!  

My base paper is in the kit.  It is amazing.  I cut it up and cut it some more.

My 5 things that I used are:

Patterned Paper, Stickers, layers, frame and tags.

Zac Brown Band - Paper Issues.

Today, I am participating in the Wish Upon a Star challenge over at Paper Issues!  

Use stars as your inspiration for this challenge. It could be as simple as using star stickers or as elaborate as creating a starry night background. The possibilities are as big as your imagination!

You can find all the October Paper Issues Challenges over at Paper Issues, PIFF Page. 

So, I used stars all right.  All over, color coordinating with my rainbow stripes.  

The collection is by Shimelle and its called Field Trip.  

It is really relevant for boys but I picked out what I wanted and created a page with my chums at a Zac Brown Concert.  We had so much fun. 

This is my third year in a row going with the Mastro's.  Randy was pulled out of town for work so Julie became my date!

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Cheese - Paper Issues

You guys - I have created 2 layouts!!!  

TWO!  I'm so exited.  I created this based on another Scraplift Challenge over at Paper Issues PIFF page.  It is based off of a layout by my pal Devra Hunt.  Instead of using strips of papers layered at the bottom of her page, I used different banners.  That is the best thing about scrap lifts, you can be inspired by any part of it and take it from there!  

I used Vicki Boutin's Kaleidoscope collection that is bright with color!

Grab it or her new collection from Paper Issues Store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.

Lovely - Paper Issues

Hey there!

Mary-Ann Maldonado here today, sharing my take on this weeks Scraplift Sunday over at the Paper Issues blog. 

If you head over to PIFF, or Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook page, you can see all of the fun challenges for the month of September, along with this one, which is my favorite.  

I used lots and lots of PinkFresh Just a Little Lovely for my layout.  I also, flipped the layout on the side and had my half circle dropping from the top.  Instead of triangles to create a circle, I used a FREE cut file called Rustic Wreath.  

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Here is MandaJane's original. 

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.

Memories - Paper Issues

I am on the Paper Issues Blog today!

Who doesn't love a good pet challenge- Secret Life of Pets!  

I have no problems at all fulfilling this requirement!

I have a cat and a dog now and have always had pets.  

 My previous kitty, Milford, used to be involved in everything.  But, most cats have minds of their own, right?  I was trying to capture pictures of my boy the morning of second grade.  

There Milford is, front and center.  

I sure do miss this beautiful boy. 

I used the August Swag Bag as my inspiration.  It contains bits and pieces of new product that is coming out, or new to the store.  It had some Pinkfresh, 

so I used a 12x12 sheet from that collection as my base. 

I also dug back to the June Swag Bag to use the Glitter Nuvo Pen that was included.  

Go over to our PIFF facebook page and enter the August challenges.  It will give you inspiration, get you motivated and you might even win a prize!

At checkout from the Paper Issues store, enter code: Mary-Ann for 20% off your entire order!