Paper Smooches News!!

Kinda got some whoppin’ news up in here! I’m so excited to share that I’ll be joining the Paper Smooches team!
NEW-DEC-2012-PS-logo-small THIRD DRAFTPaper Smooches is showing off their CHA release during the entire month of January.  37 designers are participating along with the PS DT, so there will be a ton for projects to inspire you this month.  Paper Smooches is known for their fun and whimsical hand-drawn stamps.  They decided that it was time to broaden their product line to include DIES and wood mount stamps!

I have a project to share using NEW PS product that releases on February 1, 2013 at paper smooches along with many retail stores around the globe.
You will find a new blog link (or two) to follow every day in January at the PS Blog.
 
Paper Smooches is giving away $500. Worth of product!  Hidden on FIVE of the participating blogs is a prize package worth $100. each. The prize includes a variety of stamp sets, wood mounts and dies.  Comment on as many blogs as you can to increase your chances to be one of the five winners.
Deadline is January 30th – winners will be announced on the PS Blog on January 31st.

Paper Smooches-Loopy Leaf DieToday I’m featuring the  Loopy Leaf die. Isn’t it adorable? The tag die is new one as well.

Paper Smooches-Loopy Leaf DieI couldn’t stop at one project, so here’s one more:

Paper Smooches~Loopy Leaf DieThis time I used the die as an accent to the focal butterfly which was cut out with my Silhouette.

Paper Smooches~Loopy Leaf DieThanks so much for stopping by!

Loopy Leaf tag:
pattern papers: Amy Tangerine Sketchbook
stamps: Chit Chat
dies: Loopy Leaf & Tag- PS
buttons: PTI
ribbon: PTI
ink: versafine onyx black

Loopy Leaf & butterfly card:
pattern papers: Dear Lizzy Neopolitan
stamps: Chit Chat
dies: Loopy Leaf-PS, oval-Nestabilities, butterfly-Silhouette
brad: Echo Park
Mister Hueys Mist in taxi-SC

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  1. bdengler4

    Oh, I’ll bet they are so excited to have you on their team, Laura! LOVE that die! Your tag is so pretty and feminine, and that card is fab – love the way you used the die to highlight your gorgeous butterfly! Big congrats to you! :)

  2. Wida

    Woohoo my friend, fab way to introduce yourself too!

  3. Congrats! I can’t wait to see all of your Paper Smooches cards! :)

  4. Jan Douglas

    Way to go….congrats!!!

  5. betty lou

    Both are so pretty! Congrats!

  6. Megan

    I love these! Congrats on the joining the team!

  7. congratulations on joining the team!! and WOW the tag and card are INSANE!! love them!!! that die is a show stopper!

  8. Yeah!!! Congrats, Laura! I’m so happy for your fantastic news! And wow, what gorgeous ways to start off with PS! :)

  9. Mary-Anne V.

    congrats on joining the team…your work is always so stunning.

  10. Love what you did with the Loopy Leaf Die!
    Looking forward to seeing more of your fabulousness on PS!

  11. How awesome!! I love that die! Great designs as always!

  12. That die is awesome, but your tag is even awesomer!! Congratulations for making the Paper Smooches DT!

  13. Cristina

    Wooooooooooo! So excited about this news, since it means even more posts from you. :) And those dies are so fab – love how they’re still so signature PS.

  14. Morag

    Congratulations on the new spot on the PS Design Team! Love the cards and looking foward to seeing more of your work!

  15. Looks like the dies are going to OUT of the Ordinary..Like PS it’s self:)

  16. Piali

    Gorgeous creations Laura!!! Loooooove this Leaf die…so pretty!

  17. Hilde van Rijnsoever

    Awesome projects! LOVE those dies!

  18. Amazing news! I already like Paper Smooches, but now I’ll be even more excited to stalk out their new releases! They’re so lucky to have you on-board!

  19. Congratulations on joining PS – soooo looking forward to what you’ll be sharing with us. The new dies – which you showcased beautifully – are awesome. Loving the loopy leaves! Thank you for sharing.

  20. congrats on making the DT – PS is fab! (as are your cards… and that die. wow).

  21. Miriam Prantner

    Huge congratulations! What a great team to be part of! I can’t wait to see all your creations, and I love how you used today’s die!

  22. nadine

    How neat to be able to see your designs in an additional spot. enjoy!

  23. Lovely cards!! I really like the die!! Congrats on the new DT!!

  24. Woohoo, congrats, Laura! I’m so happy to have you join the Paper Smooches team! Absolutely love your tag and card!!

  25. Super excited for you, what an honor but SO well deserved! Can’t wait to see more. I think this die is one I’ve got to have, thanks to your wonderful projects here today.

  26. Wow! Congratulations!

  27. Ann R.

    I’m a PS fan – congrats! Love these cards. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

  28. Congrats! Love how you used the die, can’t wait to see what you do next.

  29. Theresa G.

    I LOVE this fern/leafy die! It is fantastic!!!! (oh. Your cards are really great too!!!)

  30. Jane Van

    Congrats! I like your clean style!

  31. WOW! Beautiful projects! And BIG congrats on joining the PS Design Team!!!

  32. Congrats!! These are amazing projects! I also really love your work:)

  33. diana

    Congrats! Best wishes for a great year of creativity. ;-)

  34. Renee Hoffer

    Very nice–Congrats!
    I just love Paper Smooches!

  35. I always love your designs and I am super excited for you that you will be a part of the Paper Smooches Design team – what a wonderful combination!

  36. That’s a very pretty die. Love how you’ve used it on your tag and card. Beautiful butterfly too. :)

  37. tenianelson

    LURVE your projects!!! Congrats on you being on the PS team…..woot woot!!!

  38. Flo

    Congratulations. Love your work. It has a soft feminine touch to it.

  39. coco

    YAY, Laura! Love your style– you’ll be a great addition to our PS love & inspiration!

  40. Wonderful projects, Laura! I was so happy when I saw that you are on the PS team now – I look forward to seeing the things you’ll make =)

  41. Congrats to you! Love how you used the die on both projects!

  42. your cards are just AWESOME!!! HUGE congrats on your new DT position with Paper Smooches!!! Can’t wait to see more of your creations! :)

  43. Great Cards. very pretty die. Congrats on DT

  44. Nancy L.

    Congrats!!! I love that little loopy leaf die!

  45. CC

    Wow, very cool dies! What a great addition to their line of products!!

  46. Anonymous

    Congratulations! I love your projects and that little loopy leaf die is wonderful.

  47. Jayne K

    I’m the anonymous from above. I just hit send too early

  48. wow really gorgeous..love that new die..

  49. How cool that PS has now added dies. Great job with them!

  50. Love the loopyness and funky curves of PS’ new dies! Very much looking forward to your collaboration with the Paper Smooches crew. Congratulations!

  51. Jennyfer

    Laura, this die is oh so gorgeous and the way you tackled it…simply fab!

  52. congrats I can not wait to see more of your work with Paper Smooches!!! And these are so stunning I love the dimension on each! What great new products too! Thanks!

  53. Barb Ghigliotty

    Congrats, Laura! I just LOVE your card, and the tag is darling! I can’t wait until all of these goodies are available to us, and of course to see more of your projects using them!

  54. OH MY GOOOOOOODNESS! These are beautiful, Laura! Congrats on joining the PS team!!! You rock!

  55. Lisa Stokes

    I love that PS is going to have dies!!

  56. Weenie Thomas

    The PS die has been beautifully showcased by the tag and the card!

  57. Oh my gosh! The way you featured those leaf dies is phenomenal! But I’m not surprised – I have always been one of your biggest fans, Laura! Can’t believe I’m on a design team with you!! Pinch me! LOL

  58. Congratulations!! Your tag is gorgeous!

  59. Angie Tieman

    Congrats, Laura, so very well deserved!! Loving that new die, and I can’t wait to see you rock the Paper Smooches!

  60. I love everything you make, Laura, but you + patterned paper = a DREAM for me! I love it all! Happy New Year!

  61. AJ

    CONGRATS and love the card/tag!

  62. oh that die looks so versatile! i must have it !!!

  63. Deb

    Congrats on joining the DT Laura! I love the projects you created! Can’t wait to see more!

  64. Pai

    cute projects! congratulations!

  65. Lousette Ashton

    Congratulations! That loop leaf die is fab, love what you have done with it too.

  66. Janet Sisk

    Congrats on making DT! I love your card and tag. So cute! Thanks for the inspiration. :D

  67. Congratulations on joining the fabulous PS DT! Gorgeous tag and card too, I’m lovin the new dies!

  68. Congratulations Laura.! I LOVE your sute sute cards and I’m looking forward to seeing more!

  69. A BIG Congrats to you! What a fantastic addition you will make to a wonderful team!

  70. A BIG congrats Laura on becoming a Paper Smooches DT. Can’t wait to see all your fabulous designs. L-O-V-E Paper Smooches!

  71. Sue D

    FAbulous tag and card–love the new dies.

  72. Congratulations on joining the team! If today’s stunners are anything to go by I think we are in for some serious awesomeness from you! Whoo Hoo Can’t wait for the dies:)

  73. Congratulations to you! Love your tag & card – that loopy leaf die looks like a must-have!

  74. Lizzie T

    Welcome to the DT! That Loopy Leaf die is to die for!!! OMG! I can’t wait! Love the tag – super cute!

  75. Jessica Yoder-Jones

    I really love your tag! The colors are so pretty and that die is really cool! I can think of so many things to do with it

  76. Congratulations, Laura! Your tag is ultra-gorgeous, and I love your card, too!

  77. Congratulations! I love your designs today and I can see why Kim chose you to be on her team! Can’t wait to see more!

  78. Laura I love your projects today, that Loopy Leaf dies is just so gorgeous and I love how you used it to accent the butterfly. Congratulations on being part of the team, a great choice!

  79. Susan T

    Love, love, love that die and that you are now part of the dt for paper smooches. Congrats to you. Cannot wait to see all of your inspiration. Thanks for sharing the great news.

  80. Wow this is awesome! Congratulations to the team and great work you’ve done. Love it!

  81. I so love that die and the way you used it is just right!

  82. Both fabulous projects! Love your creative use of the die!

  83. Oh goodness…the PaperSmooches budget is growing! I love the sweet scalloped edge of the tag and the loopy leaf dies are fabulous!

  84. Karen Rice

    Fabulous card! Such awesome dies! I cannot wait to see it all! Thanks for sharing!!! Congratulations on joining the team!

  85. Charmayne

    I super excited, can’t wait to see the dies!

  86. Tricia

    Congrats, Laura – looking forward to seeing your work with Paper Smooches! Nice job with these new dies!

  87. Congrats on your big news. And, I really love those dies.

  88. suemcrae

    Congrats on joining the team! Love the Loopy Leaf Die (it’s such a cheery leaf) and how you used them on your cards!

  89. Whoa! Epic butterfly! You go, girl!

  90. Pam

    Congrats! Love the die & your cards.

  91. beautiful projects! love the tag shape.

  92. Kathy H

    Oh, yes! Really adorable!

  93. I love your cards ! Always so cute it will be fun to see you on the PS team.

  94. A hug congrats, Laura! Love your card and tag. Awesome as always:)

  95. I’m sure there will be a significant bump in sales at PS now! So cool that you’re on the team there. Looking forward to seeing you try out some more of their new dies (was wondering when more of the stamp companies would start adding those to their product offerings).

  96. Love the Gratitude card with the butterflies! Very nice!

  97. Lisa Lara

    Congratulations Laura! I loooooooooooooove how you used the die. Your creations make me smile.

  98. Congrats. Just love your card and tag!

  99. Congrats Laura! I absolutely love the color combo of your tag…so pretty! And your second card’s design is amazing, TFS :)

  100. Lisa W

    Congratulations! You are truly talented and will be an amazing addition to the team! I’m looking forward to a chance to win the giveaway! This would come in handy for our Military Program for Children of Soldiers…We live 4 hours away from our nearest base, so we volunteers assist families in making things easier while all of our husbands are serving. I can always use extra supplies for the kids treat bags, decorations and cards for their parties or cards that we make for their deployed parent! Thanks again and CONGRATS! Happy New Year!

  101. Manda

    Congratulations! I’m sure you’ll have fun – Paper Smooches products are great! Love your tag.

  102. Congratulations in joining Paper Smooches DT! Hope to see more of your creative works! That Loopy Leaf die just so cute! Tag die! I am just look for one now! Cannot wait for its release!

  103. Tasnim

    Congratulations! That is awesome news! The tag is very pretty; the pattern papers look great together, and it is so cool that you used pink for the leaf die! The card is gorgeous as usual! I really like the splatter and the big brad!

  104. Loving your wonderful creation and addition to the ps team.

    Terri E.

  105. Congratulations! The tag is just beautiful, I love the colors. :)

  106. leafy die is lovely!

  107. Congratulations! Your tag is spectacular and the card is just gorgeous!!!! I look forward to seeing more from you! :)

  108. Cindy H.

    Congrats on your DT appointment! Love your tag and card!

  109. Just Awesome…..Can’t wait to get these dies!!!

  110. Marisa

    Looove that leaf die!!! You have used it fabulously. Just adore the tag! Congrats on the DT :)

  111. Kailash

    Congratulations, your projects are amazing and cannot wait to see your PS creations!!!

  112. Gorgeous projects. COngrats on the Paper Smooches team.

  113. Cynthia Clark

    Love that tag. Cute stamp and dies. Can’t wait til they’re for sale.

  114. Congrats to you on making the PS Design Team. This is my first time to your blog and your work is beautiful. I will definitely be back. :) I love the way you used the PS loopy leaf die. Can’t wait for the release!

  115. Congrats on making the design team. Gota have that loopy leaf die!

  116. Congrats on being a DT Member for Kim! AWESOME!!!! And your samples are simply adorable!

  117. Congratulations! How exciting to be part of Kim’s fabulous DT.

    Your sneak peeks are adorable. I’m just drinking in all the peeks hoping that it’s only the tip of the iceberg to another set. Love the dies you’ve showcased!

  118. Very cool idea for a die and the tag die is great too!

  119. Congrats! Love that loopy leaf die!

  120. LaurieJ

    Gorgeous creations – love your style! And congrats on your new DT assignment. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.

  121. Congratulations! What a debut! I love work.

  122. I meant to say I love your work.

  123. Mariz

    Congrats on joining the design team!! Love the sweet tag!

  124. CONGRATS!! LOVE your creations and thanks for sharing!! I am SO EXCITED to see more INSPIRATION!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

  125. Nancy

    I am loving the new releases and can’t wait to see more dies from Paper Smooches!

  126. Congratulations. LOVE your projects with the new dies. I am excited to see more. Thanks for sharing.

  127. Louise Dubord

    Very nice. Loving the new release!

  128. Sandra ltb

    very fun!
    Sandra ltb

  129. Renee M.

    Very cute die and your tag and card are both adorable–thanks for sharing your talent!

  130. Love the loopy leaf. A little alliteration there but they look like so much fun,

  131. Sheri K

    Wow–cute projects and love that PS has dies! This one is so cute!

  132. I love the butterfly card with the leaf die making the ‘flourishes’ – so clever and so pretty! Thanks for inspiring.

  133. Katie

    Congrats on making the design team. What a cute die. I love the different ways you used it.

  134. I can’t wait to see the full reveal of this die!! So excited. Love your cards.

  135. Angie Hall

    Congrats on making the PS team. I like the Loopy leaf die you used so cleverly. Thanks

  136. j. swart

    oooooo! love the butterfly card, esp the loopy leaves.

  137. Yay Laura!!! I am a HUGE fan of yours and I am a HUGE fan of PS so I am thrilled to see you on the team! Wooo hooo!!!

  138. conniemelancon

    Love the Loopy die and the tag die!

  139. Terri (blindstamper)

    I may be in trouble…your samples are lovely…and I LOVE dies.

  140. Deepa

    Love the way you used the die. Lovely card.

  141. Congrats on joining the Paper Smooches team! Love your tag and your card is super cute!

  142. carol perry

    First time visiting your blog and also want to say Congratulations on your new adventure. Who wouldn’t love to be on a DT with Papaer Smooches. Just find their stamps so fun and have lots of character. Love what you did with the dies. Great examples to share.

  143. wow this is very cute. I love the tag and could see it in a card easily. I like the die too. I am just starting my collection of thin dies.. love them!

  144. cassie k

    Your projects look amazing.

  145. Renee Hoffer

    Very cute cards–don’t you just love Paper Smooches!

  146. I love that sweet die and both cards are so cute. Simple and sweet and really lovely!!!

  147. Judycs

    Great, versatile die. It would get a lot of use.

  148. Diane

    Congratulations! Both your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  149. Tiffany

    Congrats!! Very cute cards!!

  150. barbara lassiter

    Love the tag and the card! They are both fabulous and so is the loopy leaf die!!!!

  151. These projects are wonderful – love the papers you used!

  152. Stephanie

    So pretty! I love what you made with that die!

  153. Congratulations, Laura! I’m so happy for you!
    Your cards are fabulous– you are such a wonderful addition to their team!

  154. It was interesting to see how the same die gave very different looks to the cards.

  155. beverlybl

    I especially love the With Gratitude card. Very clever. Looks like a great die. Congratulations on making the team.

  156. I can see so many uses with that loopy leaf! Great job showcasing it!

  157. donna mikasa

    Yay! Congrats on being on the PS design team, Laura! Perfect fit! Great showcase of the new dies, too!

  158. Congratulations on being on the wonderful Paper Smooches Design Team! I love the 2 projects you created! Super fun and pretty! TFS!

  159. Cheri C.

    Love the use of the loopy leaf die cut as the background for the b-fly.

  160. Like the two different ways you used the die, as a focus embellishment and a background embellishment.

  161. Congrats on your new spot on the PS DT!!!! Loving this new die. It is so cute, you showcased it so well!

  162. Both of your creations are so innovative, I can see why you were selected. Congrats!

  163. Lynda

    The leaf die is unusual. I like how you used it on the card!

  164. Amy Kolling

    Congrats….you will be a fantastic addition to this team! Love this new die…..it will be coming home to me!!!!

  165. Congrats Laura that is soooo exciting! BTW I love the die! So fun and unique!

  166. Congrats and neat die, tag and card! God bless!

  167. Debbie G

    What a great card. Love that leaf die.

  168. Gorgeous! Oh my word, wow! Love that die and love your samples.

  169. Debbie

    Love the die …Congrats to you, you are VERY talented!

  170. pegg

    I can’t wait to see your work with Paper Smooches! Loving this new die!

  171. Summer Braxton

    YES! Love what you did with the loop leaf die on the butterfly card. Genius idea!!

  172. Lilian

    Totally cute die!

  173. Helen Lebrett

    Love your leaf tag and LOVE your card!!

  174. That is the “funnest” die! Love your artistic splatters lots.

  175. sharla

    This is so cute!! Love the tag, what a fun die!

  176. wow, love teh cards and the die. the butterfly is gorgeous

  177. pamela

    You’re going to be an amazing addition to PS :D

  178. HUGE CONGRATS Laura – FAB, FAB cards, can’t wait to see more :)

  179. These are fabulous! That loopy leaf is so much fun and I can’t wait to see your future PS designs!

  180. congratulations!!! love your creations x

  181. Your work is absolutely beautiful!! Congrats to you!

  182. Kathy Mc

    Can totally understand why PS would want you on their DT ~ congrats! Your work is incredibly beautiful, Laura. The ways you used the loopy leaf die are very clever and show it’s versatility. What a fun month!

  183. Linda M.

    Very niceL

  184. Tanja S.

    Beautiful cards Laura and the new die is really lovely!

  185. Colleen

    What cute cards you made, I am just loving this die. thanks for sharing it

  186. CONGRATS, Laura!!! Such exciting news!!! Love your projects showcasing the new loopey leaf die and new tag die!!! Just GORGEOUS!

  187. mljmlj

    What adorable cards!

  188. Ooh, love the new dies. Your projects are so fun. Congrats on making the design team. I look forward to seeing more PS projects from you.

  189. These are so gorgeous!

  190. Great cads! I especially love the dark butterfly, very striking,

  191. Christi Lavengood

    Such great ideas and a different variety!

  192. These are absolutely stunning, I love the new dies and the colourful papers really show them off! Can’t wait for the release, thanks for the chance to win!

    Love Beth xx

  193. Diane

    Congratulations! Love your cards and the different ways to use the die. Thanks for sharing.

  194. diceychic

    Cool die – love how you used it on both the tag and the card!

  195. dgibson32

    Lovely cards! That loopy leaf die is so versatile!

  196. Gorgeous work! I especially love that card. :)
    Lauren

  197. SandiL

    Love your card the colours work so well and the yellow mist really pops on the background. thanks for sharing

  198. Aundria B.

    Congrats on joining the DT for PS – so cool! Love your tag and card – so imaginative using the die cut as the frame on your card. And I love the bit of texture on the pink die cut on the tag – really adds a nice bit of zing to it! Thank you for sharing these lovelies.

  199. Lovely projects, that die is so versatile!!!

  200. Mary Lou H

    Love the cards. Great use of the leaf and stem behind the butterfly. Going to add that one to my “must have” list.

  201. Jen Traedway

    You have transformed this simple shape into magnificence.

  202. Keira Ashlee

    I’m so excited about the new dies. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing!

  203. cassie l.

    absolutely wonderful! especially the butterfly one!

  204. SO excited that you’ve joined the PS team. You are a creative genius. I love everything you make.

  205. Suzeyq

    Oooh! Love this loopy leaf die and what you’ve done with it!

  206. Mary Ellen Ryan

    So excited seeing the Paper Smooches previews! Can’t wait for the release. Your tag and card are adorable!

  207. Love both the card and tag, they are so pretty..

  208. Adorable cards! Can’t wait for the new dies!

  209. Sheryl

    oh my goodness, that tag just takes my breath away!

  210. Marie

    Very pretty card and tag!!

  211. Ooh the loopy leaf die is gorgeous! I’ve got to have it. All of your work is fabulous! :)

  212. Wow! your projects are awesome! especially the tag. Great Paper Smooches products

  213. karenladd

    Super cute tag and card. Love the ways you used that loopy leaf die!

  214. OMG, these are such wonderful cards!!!

  215. Cheryl Bux

    Your card and tag are SO gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

  216. Becky H

    Beautiful projects! I love the colours and dies too!

  217. wow, I just love your creations… the color, is awesome
    thanks for sharing, the hop and the chance to win.
    morentin1326@aol.com
    adventureofthecreativemind.blogspot.com

  218. Congrats on joining the team! I love your projects and I can’t wait to finally see everything at the release!

  219. Ohhhhh! These are stunning!

  220. Julie Hulver

    What a fun die! Love what you’ve done with it!

  221. Syd Dyck

    Nice, nice job on the cards. Can not wait for the big reveal!!

  222. Well, I am “a little” slow to catch up on this BIG news… (you know I was away, otherwise, I’d be the FIRST to congratulate you)!! You deserve it, Laura! PS is lucky to have you on the team! Congratulations on all your HUGE success! xo

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