Dream Big Wreath

Miss Lizzie rocked the Amy Tangerine for this wreath!
oooooohhhhhh!  Love it!
The colors are fab and that camera is too darn cute.
You can see more of Lizzie's awesomeness here.
It's also pinned on our PI Pinterest board here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Whatnots Art Journal

Look at what Lita made!
How much do you love it ALL?!
Those woodgrain Thickers flew out of the store when we had them.
They are fabulous.
Love all the bits and layers and eclectic loveliness!
Clearly, I need to make an art journal.
Read all about this project and leave some love here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Winner! Winner!

Is this you?

Dana BrooksJuly 15, 2012 2:19 PM

Oh my god, look at that washi goodness! I liked both! Thanks for the chance of winning!!!!!! I wish you all luck!

If it is...You win!!!
Glitter and Confetti are falling from the ceiling!
Weeeee!!!!!
You know what's fabulous about Paper Issues?
There is always another giveaway!
We want you to win some swag from Paper Play Studio!
Getcha some here!
Miss Dana, shoot me an email and I will forward it to the proper authority.
paperissues@gmail.com
Thanks for being a Friend of Paper Issues!!!!

A Flair For the Eclectic

Time for another theme.
This time around we want to see your Eclectic awesomeness.
Anything, any line, any manufacturer, anything that rocks.
Wanna see what our Design Team made?
Of course you do!
Go:
Patricia
Corri
Holly
Jennie
Lori
Peg
Amazeballs, right?!
Love those girls!
The swag for this theme MUST be totally fabulous.
One lucky person will win a $25 gift certificate to Paper Play Studio.
Oh.My.Heck!  Tamara is so generous and talented.
You will LOVE her flair!

Here is how you can win:
Like Paper Play Studios on Facebook.
Like Paper Issues on Facebook.
That's it.  Bam.  Done.
Leave us a message so we know you WANT it.
Link up a project for extra brownie points.
Click on some projects, leave some love, make new friends!

Last Call

Last chance to get in the drawing for the Freckled Fawn Gift Certificate.
See all the details here.
Last day to save 30% in the Paper Shop!
Use this code at checkout: VACATION

Ice Cream Album

Yum!
This mini album from Lowri is super sweet!
She made it with Echo Park paper.
How much do we LOVE Echo park paper?!!
Go here to get all the details and instructions.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Vacation Sale

I'm on vacation for a week.
I am still answering messages and blogging.
I just can't wrap up and ship out orders.
I am offering a 30% discount to you if you want to buy something from the Paper Shop!
Use this code: VACATION
I will return on Saturday, July 28 and all packages will be shipped Monday.
Thank you!!
Cassie

Bikes on the Beach Layout

First...how amazing is this layout from Julie?!
Amazing, right!
Second...that picture is fabulous.
Don't you love the alphas right on the photo?
Love that.
Her colors and patterns are perfect!
Those cute little birds are a nice touch as well.
She used Freckled Fawn washi!
Win some here.
Check out her layout here.

This is Love Layout

This layout screams LOVE!
Wait...maybe that was me screaming.
I do LOVE it!
Love the black and white pictures, love the red and pink, love the mist,
the alphas, the white space, the washi tape...everything!
You can see more of Mandy's genius layouts here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

For You Mini Album

Miss Chrissy can rock some Gauche goodness!
Love that lace!
Gauche is my favorite place to get ouchless cardboard.
No doubt about it.
This mini is full of eclectic awesomeness.
You can see more about it here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Summer Treat Layout

I am a huge fan of white space.
I love how Claude misted the background just enough.
The tape and twine and cute babies!  Awesome!!
I spy a tag from Elle's Studio!
We have some of those in our August kit!
You can read more about her layout here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Wire and Washi Layout

Patricia is amazing.
Her style is fabulous and her ideas are clever.
She shares a fun tip for making wire wrapped balloons.
You can check out her tutorial here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

So Many of My Smiles Card

Gretchen got to use the brand new, amazing tapes from Bella Blvd. for her cards!
So. Jealous.
I love those stripes and polka dots!
She has another card that uses aqua stripe tape.
sigh.
You can see more of Gretchen's cards here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Childhood Layout

All the green in this layout from Lorraine makes me happy!
She was inspired by an ad.
We're glad she was.
This layout is too fabulous!
You can read more about it here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Vacation Time!

I'm on vacation for a week.
I am still answering messages and blogging.
I just can't wrap up and ship out orders.
I am offering a 30% discount to you if you want to buy something from the Paper Shop!
Use this code: VACATION
I will return on Saturday, July 28 and all packages will be shipped Monday.
Thank you!!
Cassie

Polaroid Camera Mini

There are no words for the awesomeness that is Christina Heeren.
No. Words.
There is a polaroid frame mini album!
This is a seriously amazing project so I will cut to the chase...
Read about it here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Washi Flags Hello Card

Absolutely adorable!
Check out this card from Jingle!
She put washi tape on cardstock then ran it through a die cutter.
Cute! Cute!
Love those flags.
Love that Studio Calico stamp.
You can read more about her card here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Washi Tape Dartboard

Mind. Blown.
Seriously, Amy...this is so awesome!
She transformed a roll of washi tape into something magic!
This is a magnetic dartboard for her son's birthday party.
Wow. Just wow.  SO much fun!
You can see more of her project here.
You can get Freckled Fawn tape here and here.
Win some here.

CHA Sale

So everyone is at CHA, huh.
Whatever.  We aren't bitter.
I've been.  It's a lot of work.
You are tired.  People are cranky.
There are lots of women running with pull behind luggage.
You don't want that, do you?
NO!  You want a sale!
Use the code CHA30 right now in the Paper Shop and save an extra 30%.
Hurry.  It's only good until Wednesday, July 18 at midnight Central time.
Go forth and save.

My Love of Washi

I thought Scarlett was speaking right to me when I saw this layout.
I, too, love the Washi.
Her bright pops of color combined with amazing washi tape from Gauche Alchemy make this awesome!
I love how she doodles right on the cloud washi.
So much fun.
Check out more of this layout here.
Check out Gauche's washi here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

Summer Days Washi Layout

Look at all that beautiful washi tape lined up on Antoinette's layout.
The mist!  The strips!  The stitching!
Did you see the stitching?  She used a punch and then backed it and stitched it.
Fabulous idea!
You can see more of her layout here.
Giveaway and link up here.  Shop here!  Coupon Codes here.

We Have a Secret!

We have been working super hard on a collaboration with ScrapFit to bring you awesome kits full of amazing, new products.
Each month, we will release 2 kits.
One will include papers and embellishments from the hottest new lines.
The second kit will be embellishments only!
Yay!
No paper, just the fun stuff.
ScrapFit will host challenges and give away kits every month!
You can check them out here.
Make sure you Follow us on Facebook and in your reader so that you know when kits release.
We will have a limited number of kits to sell.
Once they are gone, they're gone.
Like dust in the wind.
The August kit was designed by Melissa Priest.
There is a sneak peek above.
Yeah...that's a stamp from Elle'sStudio and a full roll of yellow airmail washi tape.
Yep.  BAM!

Little Yellow Bicycle Escape

Are you going on a vacation this summer?
Have you seen the new Escape line from Little Yellow Bicycle?
It's perfect for scrapping your memories!
Did you see the cameras?
Cameras!
You can save 20% off your purchase in the Paper Shop with a code here.

Didja Win? Didja?

This was one of our biggest giveaways evah!
You commented in record numbers.
Thanks for playing along with us!
A ginormous thank you to Lowri from PaperVine!
We have a winner...but first...
We have a new theme all about Washi tape with a fabulous giveaway from Freckled Fawn.
Go win some!
Don't forget about our Paper Sale 50 sheets of 12x12 paper for $20!
That's insanity!
I've sent out OA Cakewalk, 9 to 5, Amy Tangerine, Echo Park SO Happy Together...
I am really not kidding around.
It needs to go so we can fit all the new CHA papers in!
Okay, okay...here is your winner:

lyssa bethJuly 14, 2012 8:34 PM

I did all the requirements. That is some awesome loot!!

Send me your deets and I'll put this puppy in the mail!

paperissues@gmail.com

Wishy Washi

For the next two weeks, we are going to blow your mind with washi tape awesomeness!
The PI Girls have whipped up some seriously amazing projects.
Let's see them, shall we?
Christina
Patricia
Audrey
Missy
Amy
They totally rocked my face off!
Guess who is the sponsor for this theme?
Guess?
Ding Ding Ding!  Freckled Fawn!!
They are offering one of our readers a $25 gift card to their store!
Wow...and thank you!
We have stocked some of their tapes in our store as well.
You can see the full arsenal in the Freckled Fawn store here.

You know you want it!
Here's how to get it:
Like Paper Issues on Facebook.
Like Freckled Fawn on Facebook.
Bam!  Done!
Leave us a comment so we can put your name in the hat.
If you  link up a project, you might get featured on PI and you get an extra chance to win this swag!
Visit some blogs, leave some comments, make some new friends.

Thanks A Bunch Confetti Card

Mandy Kay Starner rocks my socks, fo sho.
This card is so festive and fabulous!
She made a confetti sandwich using vellum.
I would totally eat a confetti sandwich, just sayin'.
Yum!
Read more about her awesomeness here.
Gigantic giveaway and link up here.  Add to your Scrappy Stash here. 

License to Fly Layout

How much fun is this layout from Ashli?!
You know you have photo corners scattered about.
You know you do.
Don't you love how she stitched them to the page?
The way she mixes different papers and manufacturers and lines is amazing.
You can read more about this layout and more in her post here.
Save 20% off in the Paper Shop with her code: SOAPSCRAP
Gigantic giveaway and link up here.

Hi Sunshine Card

Wow!
How amazing is this card from Scarlett?!
LOVE that sunshine!!
The colors pop off the kraft like magic.
I spy punchinella!
Oh do I LOVE punchinella.
You can read more about this fun card here.
Gigantic giveaway and link up here.  Add to your Scrappy Stash here.

Welcome!

We have an announcement!
We have added another member to our team!
Frank Garcia!!!!
(Say it like Oprah)
He's amazing and seriously talented.
You are gonna LOVE him.  We already do!
Check out his amazing work here.
Welcome to the team, Frank!!!!!!!!

Travel Album

Lowri is a Mini Album Master, for sure.
She made this one using Kaisercraft goodies.
How awesome is that camera shaped album?!
Lowri is the force behind PaperVine.
She is also the sponsor for this week's prize!
You want it.  You NEED it.  Get it here.
See more of her album here.
Save 20% in the Paper Shop with her code: LOWRI

Confetti Card

I don't know about you, but I am a confetti addict.
I love it, I add it to everything!
I love the idea of this card, too!
Amy used transparencies for the banners and upcycled some packaging for the confetti catcher.
LOVE.it.
See more of this card here.
Save 20% off everything in the Paper Shop with her code: CURLYQ
Gigantic giveaway and link up here.

Dream Big Layout

How gorgeous is this layout?!
The teal blue pops right off the page.
Her stitching is amazing too!
It's just SO fabulous.
I love the tape and the black transparency.
She used a great sketch from ScrapFriends.
Get more info about this sketch and layout here.
Gigantic giveaway and link up here.  Add to your Scrappy Stash here.

Paper Sale!

I'd call it a Mystery Box but it isn't REALLY a mystery.
You can actually pick what you want!
We need to clear out all of this paper before the new CHA releases start rolling in!
You will receive 50 sheets of paper from the newest releases, all from your favorite manufacturers!
The picture above is one of the boxes that just left!
It is $20 with flat rate shipping, if you buy 2, 3 or 7...it's still the same flat rate.
Got questions?  Give us a shout: paperissues@gmail.com
Check it out here!

Acrylic Album How-To

Chrissy made this amazing mini using a clear album from Kaisercraft.
She shares some advice and tips!
The Vintage Vogue line from Pink Paislee is one of my all-time faves!
Check out her post here.
Save 20% off everything in the Paper Shop with her code: BADASSERY
Gigantic giveaway and link up here.  Add to your Scrappy Stash here.

Rainbow Washi Tape Card

Oooooohhhh!!!
Rainbow washi tape!
I am totally diggin' this card from Michelle.
LOVE the tape and the bicycle and the clouds...Wow!
You can read more about this fun card here.
Gigantic giveaway and link up here. Support your habit here.

I Can See Clearly!

I can see clearly now...
Everyone loves a great transparency!
This time around we want to showcase your "clear" projects.
You can link up transparencies, washi tape, vellum yummies, anything!
Let's start with a hop, shall we?
Peg
Leah
Sabrina
Lowri
Mandy
Ashli
Jennie
Jodi
So much awesomeness!
This challenge is sponsored by Paper Issues DT Member,  Lowri McNabb!  Woot!
She has an amazing website and Facebook page called PaperVine that is packed full of tutorials and fabulous paper crafting ideas with the occasional cooking tip thrown in!
She wants you to win all of this...

*Cue angels singing!*
Wowee!!!  That is alotta swag, yo.
You can win it all!  Like PaperVine on Facebook here.
Like Paper Issues here...you already do, right?
That is it!  Leave us a comment so we know you wanna win it.
We will pick a winner on Sunday, July 15.
I hope it's YOU!!!!

Summer Memories Album

This is such an amazing project, it's hard to believe it is all made out of paper!
Christina can rock some Silhouette goodness!
She used the Summer Fresh line from Simple Stories.
That line is so yummy!
You can see more about the SVG files she used here.
You can get your own Summer Fresh paper here.
Save 20% off your order with her code: INSPIREME

Make Lemonade Card and Bag Set

Check out the yumminess that Ruby made!
How adorable is this set?
I love the kraft!
That houndstooth paper looks familiar!
If you've ever received an order from the Paper Shop, you recognize it!
This is Miss Ruby's last challenge with us, we will miss her!
Good Luck, Ruby!!!
See more of this project here.

Hello Card

Amy's card is a 3-fer!
She used a sketch from The Craft's Meow along with some amazing new stamps.
Plus she used Pink Paislee Declaration!
Look at her go!
You can see more about this card AND this sketch challenge here.
Grab your own Pink Paislee Declaration here.
Save an extra 20% with her code: AMY12

The Creek Layout

Ashli has a knack for making amazing layouts.
She took the Pink Paislee Declaration line and used it for a non0fourth of July page.
The layers and fussy cutting are fabulous.
Not to mention she used my favorite techniques of mist-flicking and sequin gluing.
You can read more about her layout here.
Get your own Pink Paislee Declaration kit here.
Save an additional 20% with her code: SOAPSCRAP

Cakewalk is Here!

October Afternoon's Cakewalk line is finally here!
Get it while you can!
It's going fast!!
We have all the 12x12 papers as well, email if you would like a listing.
Start shopping NOW!

Beach Day Layout

This scrappy gorgeousness is from Aimee.
How much do you love the Instagram-y feel of those square pictures?
Love.
Those colors are amazing and the yellow is the perfect pop.
I feel a scraplift!
You can see more about this project here.
Save 20% off in the Paper Shop with her code: AIMEE
Link up and giveaway here.

Firecracker Test Tube

The 4th of July was yesterday but you could still adapt this for a birthday party!
I love that paper rosette.
The giant 4 is so much fun!
Marlene made this with the Pink Paislee Declaration kit.
You can win one for yourself!  Go here for the details.
See more of her project here.

Mini M&M Fireworks

You could whip these up before your celebration.
You could have the kids help too!
If you are under a burn ban, like most of the country, this may be the only fireworks you see!
Thank goodness Cristin makes such fabulous projects!
You can read more about it here.
Save 20% off everything in the Paper Shop with her code: SERENDIPITY
Link up and giveaway here.  Shop here.

USA Blocks

How much do you love this project from Kelly?
LOVE it!
So darn cute!
The chevron and stripe combo on the S is fabulous.
That's my favorite part.
You can read more about her project here.
Make sure you tell her that she is amazing and she needs to create more scrappy goodness!
Link up and giveaway here.  Shop here.

Happy Fourth Card

Izzy made this fun card to celebrate the Fourth!
Love that twine wrapped around the bottom.
If you visit her blog, there is a giveaway!
Woot!
Read all about it here.
Link up and giveaway here.  Shop here.

You're My Hero Card

Check out this card that Shelly made!
Don't you love that giant star!
The stitching detail around the outside makes such a nice frame.
The jute tied around the star adds some nice texture.
You can read all about this card here.
Link up and giveaway here.  Shop here.