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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The Great Outdoors - Paper Issues

Morning. 

There is a new issues on the Paper Issues blog today.  The theme is The Unbe-leafable Great Outdoors.  Suggested ideas are:  Fall, using leaves, camping, hiking, back to school.  All those not so fun outdoor activities!!  

I had another photo from our Baxter camping trip to document.  I used Carta Bella Great Outdoors.  When I say the quality of this paper is by far the best, I mean it.  It is so sturdy and thick, I just love it.  

Go to the Paper Issues Store to grab this collection for yourself.  Add anything else to the cart if you want and use code: Mary-Ann for 20% off your entire collection.  Free shipping when you hit $60.00.  

Moments - Paper Issues

It's that time again!  There is a New Issue over on the Paper Issues Blog today.  

PI provides you with prompts to get ya going and all you have to do is submit a layout that fits within the guidelines.  Then, you get a chance to win a Gift Certificate to the Paper Issues store!  Plus, you get 20% off if you use my name: Mary-Ann.  

Submit your in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook page to enter.  

For my layout, I used Simple Stories Bloom & Grow along with this months FREE cut file.  

BOSTON - Paper Issues

It is time for the New Issue over on the Paper Issues blog!!  

The team gets a head start with the following prompts.....use a large, dramatic element on your page like a title, embellishment or photo; create a layout about your mom (or someone who's like a mom) and the things she says, the lessons she's taught you, how you're alike or how you're different; use the new PI llama card; create a project about a stage show, your favorite TV drama, a musical, etc.

You can participate too! You may even be featured on the blog. To enter with any of the above creations, go to the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Page to enter.

I chose a great big "dramatic" title.

For papers, I used Crate Paper Shine that is available in the Paper Issues shop for 20 % off with Code: Mary-Ann. It can be used on your entire order.

Apples - Paper Issues

Good morning.  

Over at Paper Issues, we are having a New Issue Monday.  It gives you a chance to be inspired by a theme.  There are many different variants of the theme.  This time it is, Fan-atics.  Pretty much, show us what you are a fan of.  Sports team, collection, TV show, whatever.  I chose to share how much we love apples.  Mostly apple picking.  

It is not very often that I start a layout with a huge photo.  I wanted to try something new. 

I used Photo Play - Autumn Day along with a touch of Simple Stories enamels and brads, Doodlebug's mini Doodle Pops and Studio Calico Alphas and Seven Paper Die cut.  

You can grab it over at the Paper Issues store for 20% off when you used code: Mary-Ann.

If you want to play along.  There are prizes to be won.  You could win a $20 gift certificate to the Paper Issues Store.  Just link up your project by November 8th for a chance to win.

Family Favorites - Paper Issues

Good morning.  

Today over at Paper Issues, they are introducing a new issue called Pocket-Book.  You can link your projects and link back to the Paper Issues store by August 30th for a chance to win $20 gift card to the Paper Issues store!

The design team has created a few inspiration pieces based on the issue description. This is what I created.  

I decided to created hidden pockets for journaling.  If you look below, you will see how the tabs pull our  for the list of details for each person.  

I used Shimelle True Stories for this project.  It is available in the store HERE.  Remember to use code: Mary-Ann for 20% off your order.  

If your inspired and what to play along, head to the Paper Issues blog to see what falls under this category.  It is super fun.  Good luck.