Lazy Days {To DIE for Feature}

Hey everyone! DeeDee here this evening sharing a STUNNER by Alex. She linked up to our To DIE For issue with Lazy Days:

I love the feel of the washi style bits along the edges and the "Polaroid" frame in the middle! The splatter is heavenly, and that fringe paper is pure genius!

Get the same feel with these Polaroid Frames from the PI Store!

Don't forget to take the time to link up using any Die Cut embellishments for your chance to be featured and win! Generously sponsored by Lifestyle Crafts!

There will be 7 prize packs!!!  SEVEN!!!

1. Like Lifestyle Crafts on Facebook. {tell 'em PI sent ya}
2. Like Paper Issues on Facebook. {thank you!!}
3. Leave a comment on this post for the 7th prize pack.
Bonus: Link up a project using dies...pick a die, any die...or link up a project showing your Life!
You choose!

Just added to the PI store: ZING in all colors! new ALPHAS! and WOOD VENEER HEARTS AND ARROWS!

Doing some shopping? Use coupon code UMWOWSTUDIO to get 20% off :)

Paper Issues Design Team Introduction: Melissa Gener

Hi There! I'm Missy Gener and I have been a member of the Paper Issues Team for 1.5 years. I just love being a part of the Paper Issues team. I love that I can participate in all of the issues every two weeks and shop at the fabulous Paper Issues Shop. ( I have issues;-))  I would describe my style as simple, linear, and layered. My photographs are always the star of my pages.

5 Random Facts about Me.

1. I have 4 cats. (Yes I am a crazy cat woman ;-) )
2. I have never lived more than 45 minutes from where I was born, but in two weeks we will be moving 6 hours away.
3. I don't drink coffee, but I have a serious Diet Coke adiction.
4. I've been married for almost 9 years.
5. I work full time as a physician, but my favorite job is being a Mommy to my two little ones.

Here is a look at my latest layout. I used bunch of goodies from the shop. (See I told you I have issues.)

I used a bunch of goodies from Crate Paper's Maggie Holmes Line. I also used my new favorite embellishment enamel dots! I have been wanting to do a layout for a while with a large quote as the title. After my only Mother's Day photo with my kids this year was an imperfect blurry one, I knew that this would be perfect title for this page.

I current blog at My Little House Crafts. You can read all about my latest goings on there and follow along with the crafty adventures.

If you want to pick up some of the items I used on my layout, please be sure to use my code PAPERPRINCESS for 20% off your order!

Lifestyles To "Die" For

Hello ladies it is Caz here and i just thought i would come and share this FABULOUS card by our very own DT member Corri that was made for our current issue. Can you say WOW i mean what's not to love about this card, I tell you I wish i could make them this pretty. just love it!!

To take part in the Current Issue please head on over HERE

While I am here I just wanted to share this product as i think everyone NEEDS a pack or ten

I really love doilies and these ones are super special indeed

Remember to use my discount code for a lovely 20% off 

I mean who does not like a discount!!

See you next time ladies :)

DT Intro: Patricia Roebuck

Waving Hi!  

I thought I would introduce myself through some of my projects.

This layout sums up some of my quirks:

* I have to use antibacterial lotion after being in public places *

* I have to put lotion on after taking a shower *

* I use the same cup for my water and my lattes, which I have to have everyday *

* I am a messy scrapper*

* I lose count how many times I use the Fluff Cycle just because I hate ironing *

And this layout describes how I dress:  casual, comfortable, colorful, and eclectic.  

I've been married for 22 1/2 years with a 4 1/2 year old, and my cat 18 year-old cat named Archie.

And I also document our lives together in Project Life.

I am hopelessly obsessed with pretty products, creating, and sharing the obsession with others.  I am not seeking help from it either.  I'm so honored to be here on the Paper Issues team!!  Thanks for having me!

I buy a lot from Cassie here at the store!  LOL!  She gives great customer service and a discount.  So stop in the store and use code PATRICIA for your 20% off

You can find my blog here.

Pink Paislee Winners

Here are the winners for the Hope Chest and Cottage Farms prize packs:

Andrea GarlandMay 6, 2013 at 1:14 PM

I said hello to Pink Paislee and made everything else.

orange gearleMay 16, 2013 at 3:38 PM

I like both Pink Paislee and Paper Issues on FB. I also linked up a project 

Send your mailing info to paperissues@gmail.com 

Thank you to everyone who linked up, commented and Liked!

We <3 you all!

We have 7 giveaways for our current Issue, check them out here!

So Smoochable!

Happy Monday!!  Ashley popping in this afternoon to share a fun layout that was linked up for our newest Issue that went live yesterday, Lifestyles To Die For!  Our Sponsor is Lifestyle Crafts and you can head over and Like them on Facebook and leave them some love, letting them know that Paper Issues sent you.  Here's a layout that I spotted by our DT member Kathy, that I just love!

Love the way Kathy arranged the different sized Hexagons on her layout and kept the rest of her page clean and simple, to keep the focus on the die cuts!

Make sure you link up your die cut projects or layouts about your Life, and you can have the chance to win 1 of 7 prizes from Lifestyle Crafts!!

And don't forget, to stop by the Paper Issues Etsy Shop.  Lots of new goodies are making their way into the shop and you can use the Code ASHLEY75 to save 20% off of your entire order!!  Some of my favorite items are part of the new Travel Girl collection from October Afternoon!!

 

An Intro to Amy Lassiter

Hello! I'm excited to be up today with my first post as a Paper Issues Design Team member. I've been a big fan of Paper Issues for SO long now, and I'm over the moon to begin sharing my creations as a part of this awesome group of designers!
Here's a quick share of a project I created a few months ago, using goodies that can be found in the Paper Issues Store.

My top 5 issues? Here they are:
1. I recently developed an obsession with guinea pigs, when my daughter got one for her birthday. I now dress it up in cute clothes.
2. My favorite food in the whole world is spinach.
3. I drive a Nissan Cube, which I affectionately call my "cubie," and it is so suited to my personality and goofiness.
4. Coffee and Diet Coke are most definitely big issues in my life. I cannot live without either one.
5. Next Monday, I'll be in Oahu, Hawaii, soaking up the sun and sea. I'm so excited, but I'm also more than a little bit anxious about being away from my scrappy crafty supplies for so long! (But hey, I'll have plenty to scrap when I get home!)

Thanks SO much for stopping by today. Make sure to link up to the recent issue, and...... Remember, you can use my code AMYLYNNE to get 20% off your Paper Issues store order...that's an awesome deal!!!

Lifestyles To "Die" For

Dies are everywhere!
This week the girls got to play with some fabulous dies from Lifestyle Crafts.
Let's take a peek at all their awesome projects!!
Corri
Holly
Jess
JoAnn
Kristy
Shannon
Don't you love how varied the projects are!?
Dies are so versatile!
Lifestyle Crafts wants you to have some, too!
There will be 7 prize packs!!!  SEVEN!!!
That's one for each blog on the hop plus one more BONUS prize right here!
There are dies and Shape N Tape sheets in each prize  pack.
Leave a comment on the blogs above for your chance to win!
How do you win the prize pack on the PI blog?
You know the drill!
1. Like Lifestyle Crafts on Facebook. {tell 'em PI sent ya}
2. Like Paper Issues on Facebook. {thank you!!}
3. Leave a comment on this post for the 7th prize pack.
Bonus: Link up a project using dies...pick a die, any die...or link up a project showing your Life!
You choose!

DT Intro: JoAnn Valderama

Hi All!

My name is JoAnn, but most of my close and crafty friends call me Jo! I'm super excited to be a part of Paper Issues DT!

I'm married to my high school sweetheart of almost 18 years and we have 3 kids - ages 6, 4, and 6 months. I also work full-time night shifts as a pediatric nurse so my life is SUPER busy - but I always make time for crafting! If not, I think I'd go crazy! *lol*

Here are 5 random facts about me:

• I get stage fright if I'm in front of a large group of people. 
• But I like attention. I even have a You Tube channel HERE. *lol*
• I'm a Virgo so I have a lot of OCDs when it comes to scrapping - I gravitate toward clean lines. I'm JUST now starting to get out of my comfort zone (see below). Misting was hard for me to get into, but now I love it!
• I'm full of ironies. (see above. haha)
• I love to cook. I hate to clean. So that means I don't cook that often.

So like I said, I love crafting, but my first love will always be scrapbooking. Here's a favorite recent layout of mine using a bunch of Pink Paislee that can be found at the Paper Issues shop!

Don't forget to use my code for 20% off! Cassie always has the latest and greatest stuff! Just sayin'. :)

Thanks for stopping by this morning! Have a great week!

 

Hi!  It's Kathy again with a project I found on our Current Issue

I found this fabulous Mother's day gift box by Beth

How gorgeous is this!  That flower is amazing!  Thanks for playing along Beth!  Our Current Issue is sponsored by Pink Paislee! You still have a few more hours to link up your project for a great Pink Paislee prize!!

Be sure to stop by the Paper Issues Etsy Store...there are TONS of new goodies in stock.  Use Code KathyS and save 20!

Thanks for stopping by...  enjoy the rest of your weekend!

DT Intro - Kathy Skou

Hi Everyone!  I'm Kathy Skou and words cannot express how excited I am to be a part of the Paper Issues Team! 

I live in Medway, MA with my husband, my 14 (almost 15!!!) year old daughter and our two crazy kitty cats!  I started scrapping about 10 years ago when I fled Corporate America to stay at home.  My girlfriend dragged me to a home scrapbooking party, promised me I would just love it, and she was right!  I'm mostly a layout girl, but I've been known to do some altered projects and cards here and there.  If I had to describe my style, I'd say playful or happy...I love adding a little whimsy to my projects!

When we were asked to share 5 random facts about ourselves, I thought it would be fun to put those in a layout!

 

Here's the facts:

1.  My name is Kathy and I am a crazy cat lady!

2.  I'm secretly jealous of my daughter's ability to take awesome selfies!

3.  I am addicted to coffee.

4.  My husband and I are huge Jimmy Buffett fans and we go see him every year.. grass skirts and all.

5.  I've been friends with my husband since we were 15 years old. (we didn't date until we were 21)!

 

I used a lot of fun goodies from the Paper Issues Store on my layout including:  Snippits Instagram Polaroid Frames from Studio Calico; Speech Bubbles from Studio Calico; and Blue Grid Washi Tape.  Check out these goodies and a whole slew of others in the Paper Issues Etsy Shop!  Use my code KATHYS for 20% off!

 

Thanks for stopping by and I'd love it if you came to visit me over at my blog here!

Beach Baby

Hi, Everyone! Mary Jo here today! I wanted to share this layout by Juliee with you, that she linked up to our current "Hope Chest" issue sponsored by Pink Paislee.

Such a soft pretty page! And I love how she used the resistable arrows by Pink Paislee on the page :)
You can recreate this look using resistable hearts...

found *Here*!
Or the resistable butterflies...

found *Here*!
And don't forget! By using code MARYJO20

you can get 20% off your purchase today! :)

Thanks for linking up with us here at Paper Issues, Juliee!
And if you haven't linked up a Pink Paislee or Mother's Day project yet on our Current Issue blog post, you still have until tomorrow night! Two Pink Paislee prize packs are up for grabs.

DT Intro : {DeeDee Catron}

Hello everyone!! I'm so super stoked to be here as part of Paper Issues.

Already in the short time I've been here I can assure you this group of ladies is ASTOUNDING. So inspirational, giving, hilarious, and down to earth! 

My name is DeeDee and at this exact point in time I am 25 years, 9 months and 10 days old (Give or take a few hours). I have a wonderful husband of almost 3 years and a super sweet little genius kiddo of 2 years and almost 4 months. 

And.. I have issues:

1) I have a serious PAPER Issue. plain and simple I totally belong here. I can't get enough of vintage styled papers, bold patterned papers, neutral papers begging for color. I dream about paper.

2) I have a serious DESIGNING Issue. During the day I design stamps for Viva Las VegaStamps! and during the evening I design chipboard for my own company, UmWowStudio. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Design and have a passion for beautiful work and smooth production. 

3) I have a serious WIENER Issue. I'm totally outnumbered in our household.. I have two awesome male wiener dogs and also have the hubs, and the ickle bouncing baby boy. 

4) I have a serious DIY Issue. I'm not sure if it goes along with my ID schooling or not.. but whenever I see something super awesome I always say "Hey.. I can just make one!" which actually doesn't always turn out cheaper. Especially if it's a process I'm not 100% familiar with.. like welding. 

5) I have a serious COLOR Issue. I just cannot get over color. ALL of them. Color combos. Bright bold colors. Sexy vintage colors. Neutral colors. I love them all. I even have a tattoo on my arm of stars.. big thick bold black outlines with a rainbow of color inside surrounded by a slew of uncolored ones.

And here is a favorite layout of mine to help you get a taste of my style!

Thanks so much for stopping by to meet me today :)

Don't forget the current Paper Issues theme is PINK PAISLEE! Check out PI on Facebook and visit the Paper Issues Etsy Shop to find all the hottest newest goods! Use coupon code "UmWowStudio" to receive 20% off! 

Current Issue | Featured Project

Good Afternoon Readers!  It's Kristine Again!

Did you think i was gonna leave you with just an introduction today!!?
Well, I'm here to share with you a card I found in our Current Issue

this card was created by Linda. I love the altered chipboard alphas ;-) Great Card Linda, thanks for playing with us this month !

Our Current Issue is sponsored by Pink Paislee! You'll be participating right?!

We do have glitter thickers in the store in case you want to create something similar!
CLICK HERE to see what chipboard pieces are in store for you today ;-)
Don't forget when you shop use KRISTINE to save 20% off

have a fabulous weekend ;-)

DT Intoduction | Kristine Davidson

Good Morning Readers!

It's my turn to introduce myself this morning! First I would like to say a BIG Thank you to everyone on the PI team for the warm welcome and to Cassie for giving me the opportunity to represent Paper Issues!

My Name is Kristine Davidson, I live in Quispamsis New Brunswick, Canada with my scrap supportive husband Stephen of 12 years, and our 13 year old cat Eddie.

I work full time as a sales and service agent for an airline company and love spending my spare time painting clay, digital designs, mixed media, photography, and anything that enables me to express myself creatively.

I do have a few Issues I'll admit publicly today!

1. I collect Flair buttons, and also collected them when i was kid
2. I am a 1 picture on a page type of Scrapbooker 
3. I  started Scrapbooking in 2006 but I've been creating since I was 5 
4. When I have a title for my layout, I sign it out loud! .. ALL THE TIME!
5. I have a Scrapbook Room, but I use the kitchen table instead

You can visit my personal blog at http://KristineDavidson.blogspot.com

Here is a layout I completed a few weeks ago. I used the Dear Lizzy - Lucky Charm collection.

I'm looking forward to the next few months with you!

  
Do you Shop @ Paper Issues?! Use my name (KRISTINE) as your promo code in the PI STORE and save 20% OFF your purchase!!!
 
Be sure to check out all the amazing new products! I just took a quick peek in the store .. YIKES! Did you know October Afternoon Travel Girl was listed for sale? Heidi Swapp COLOR POP Paper Packs?! I know someone who would LOVE those!!! ;-) So Many Great deals, don't delay cause these awesome items GO FAST!