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Saturday, April 6, 2013

April SPS Blog Hop & Winner Announcements & Challenge #14


Hello Pumpkin Spice Friends,

 
Welcome to the ShopPumpkinSpice Design Team Monthly Blog Hop.  You are in for a treat.  If you landed here 1st, you will want to start at the begin, at June's blog - Simply Elegant Paper Crafts.

You can join us the 1st Saturday of every month for our Blog Hop and of course our 1st Challenge for the month as well.  Loads of Fun!!

Hurray for Saturday!!!  How is everyone's weekend so far?  We get RAIN RAIN RAIN today.  So strange in Washington... one minute it is gorgeous.. go play outside in the SUN weather and then, you blink and you are in a Rain Shower.  So unpredictable.. but lovely at the same time.  I would never want to give up our Autumn weather and I personally love the Western Washington Summers.. not to hot... I melt in heat.. feel like a M&M on a hot sidewalk. LOL

Ok, enough of the weather.. you want WINNERS!!! 

Here we go!! 

Wowzers!  Again, another week of amazing Projects.  Thank you so much everyone.  Your submissions make my day!  I had such a pleasure looking at all the 'spring' designs.
 
Ok, I know you want the winners list, but first here is this weeks Challenge.
 
This Week's ChallengeEggs (Use your imagination)
Here is my little bit of inspiration for the Challenge:


 
 
I made this little cutie with paper from the "Be Happy" paper pad, Ink from MPS - Texas Chocolate, Dark Gray Bazzill Cardstock, MPS Sweet Goodness, Dutch Blue Crinkle Ribbon

Link up below. Be sure to leave a comment after you have linked up. We love hearing from you.

  • The winner of each weekly challenge will receive a 'PumpkinSpice Weekly Challenge Winner' button to display proudly on your blog or facebook.
Pumpkin Spice
  • A shout out in the monthly newsletter with a link to your blog and picture of your project
  • and a chance to win a Surprise worth at least $25 retail.
    •  Every month PumpkinSpice will pick a winner from all the entries, not just the winners.
    •  Random pick will be announced on the 1st blog hop of the month, along with what that winner will be receiving, so be sure to watch for your name.
How do I enter?  I am so glad you asked.
  • Create a NEW project for this Challenge. Each submission must be a new project.
  • Post your Challenge Themed project on your blog. 
  • Mention and link the ShopPumpkinSpice.com store somewhere in your blog post. 
OK... Here we go!!

WINNERS

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We have 3 winners to announce...
1st.. the Weekly Challenge winner
lets give a round of applause for last weeks winner - The Random Pick Winner is......

Submission #26

Woot Hoot.... Congratulations Jessica of Chick-n-Scrap
 

 
Here is her amazing project..... Make sure you hop over to her blog and admire the rest of her wonderful projects along with the details on how she made this amazing Baby Box.  
 
JESSICA ~ Be sure to copy the code in the right column for your WINNER button and proudly display it anywhere you would like!
2nd.... the Monthly Challenge Winner

Congratulations Submission 68! 

Becky  of Becky's Craft Place
You have won our $25 surprise Package.
Please email me with your mailing information
and be sure you grab our Winner blinkie to the Right and Display it with Honor!
Do you all want to know what she is getting?
Ok... Here it is
6 pack
of 6 x 6 paper pads
from the Six by Six 2 paper pad collection!


Over $36 retail value!

Super Fun, Right!
And lastly... #3 Winner Announcement!
Our Monthly Order "LOTTERY" winner!

Congratulations Peggy Joyce!


You are the Lucky winner of our February "Full Refund" Lottery!
A refund is being processed for you now!  Thank you so much for your order with ShopPumpkinSpice.

 Hope everyone had fun on the blog hop today... and be sure you join our Weekly blog hop for you chance to win and remember we have a MONTHLY ORDER LOTTERY at www.ShopPumpkinSpice.com, so you have a change every month to win a full refund of your order.
 
Hope you had fun on the Blog Hop and here is the complete line up:
 
Have a great weekend... Hope you get a chance to play with paper!!

Hugs,


Have a fabulous weekend! 

Hugs,

Friday, April 5, 2013

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with Denine - Cards

Happy Friday Everyone,

Denine here with some inspiration or maybe a simply smile. :-)

Because the weather here in Wonderful WET Western Washington has me in the mood for FALL (not a bad thing - some of my favorite colors) I pulled out the Gathering paper pad by Authentique.

Using the same papers, I put together 2 very different looks.  See...






I think I have fallen in love with the easy peasy cornered square design.  Here is another I put together, using the same paper pad.


Products used for these cards
Texas Chocolate Ink
Paper Smooches - Bee Mine Stamps
Authentique - Gathering
Suede Brown Dark Bazzill Cardstock

Today is the last day to submit your "Spring Animal or Insect" project for this weeks Challenge.

Tomorrow we will be announcing all of our March winners, during the April - Pumpkin Spice Design Team Blog Hop.  So be sure to Hop Back over Saturday, April 6th.  Plus, you just won't want to miss seeing what these talented ladies have put together for you.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs,

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with Saundra ~ Card

Hi There! Saundra here from Luv Scrapping Together!
 
 
I thought I would use the current Pumpkin Spice Challenge for my inspiration today. The challenge this week is to create something with "Spring Animal or Insects."
 
I have always wanted to cut this jar of butterflies from Kate's ABC Cricut cartridge and this challenge was perfect.
 
 
My patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing "Tangerine" 6x6 pad. I love the beautiful colors and patterns in this pad! I layered it on some kraft cardstock. I added some yellow ribbon from my stash and topped it with a brad from My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing "Sunshine" decorative brads.

 
I added a bit of The Twinery Baker's Twine in Canteloupe to embellish the jar.
 
I chose a sentiment from Paper Smooches Flap Happy set.
 
You can find these products and so much more at Shop Pumpkin Spice and the prices are always at least 30% off retail.
 
If you would like to join in the Pumpkin Spice Weekly Challenge, you still have time. You have until Friday 9 PM est to link your project. We would love for you to join in!
 
Thank you for joining me today!
 
Until next time...
Happy Crafting!
 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Today's SPS Daily Inspiration by Agnes- Scrapbooking

hello all, 
this is me Agnes
(aka flowerdisco)

THANKS for allowing me to share with you a project i made using the photo freedom kit by echo park. i had mentioned earlier this year (on my blog) that my scrapbooking fun must not be put aside any longer. since i started this hobby, my affair with card making has consumed my life entirely but, a lot has changed since then (2007)  and i am finding this scrapbooking method (project style) so easy to use i must start putting my memories together already. :P this does not mean AT ALL, i won't make more cards, no-no-no...it means i will have more things to play with, :D

let me show you my project or "section" or  journaling card (as they call it) of what eventually be added to my scrapbooking adventures.

Oh Snap!
4" x 6"
(what is written on my face is my watermark, lol, too late now to make it more transparent).
i did not mean to scare you off with a close up of my not so pretty face, hehe---sorry! but i have to start somewhere, lol.

for this section i used    DISCOVER     (item: PFTS4003)

i know there are lots of scrappers who have more experience than me making this type of scrapbooking (or any type of scrapbooking) but this is my style and all you need is yours (your style) to have fun with it too. it is time we start printing all the photos we have stored in our computer and make them look even prettier with some info (journaling) on the side, :)

let me show you a few more pics of my freckels, did i say freckles? wink-wink...that is what i will be later on, journaling about it.  this photo shows the so many i can't count them. i guess they come from being on the sun all day during my younger years in the island. no regrets, tough. 

i used here some of the below stickers from the same kit.


and on this one i also squeezed in...
a tag (the perfect day) from the sweet collection from my mind's eye.

here is the cover of the entire
i have linked what i could to make it easy for you to find at the
(where all items have been already marked down 30% off for you delight, wink-wink)

and, my fellow crafters, this is it for today. i hope i entertained you for a bit and even put a smile on your day.

"Spring Animals or Insects (Use your Imagination)
who can resist sweet spring animals and insects.. even bees and caterpillars are cute, right?!" 

i have to thank you so very much for joining me here today., i appreciate your visits.


Take care now and go on and have a Beautiful Day!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with Marlene - Card


Hello Everyone!

Marlene here from ScrappinCookie!
I'm back today to share with you a card I made using my MOST FAVORITE papers - My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 2 Blush! And the BEST part - they are on SALE at ShopPumpkinSpice. So HURRY on over to the STORE and pick yours up before they are gone!

Whenever I have a bit of a runt and don't know what to create or which way to go with a card, I pull out my My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 2 Blush papers. Immediately, it all comes together PERFECTLY.


For today's card I I used some Bazzill Kraft Cardstock and Carta Bella's Natural White Linen Cardstock as the base for my card. I paired the My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 2 Blush papers with My Mind's Eye Lush2 Fuchsia Trims - the Fuchsia tone matched PERFECTLY with all the different Pinks in the papers.


I hope you have enjoyed my ShopPumpkinSpice Inspiration! ALL products used in my card can be found at the ShopPumpkinSpice Store.


Not only does ShopPumpkinSpice carry Top Quality and Reliable Brands, but you will find most items at a discounted price - 30% off to be exact! And as if that's not enough, ShopPumpkinSpice is adding SALE items DAILY! Be sure to check out the SALE ITEMS section of the store.


And be sure to join us on Saturday, April 6th for ShopPumpkinSpice's Monthly Blog Hop! You won't want to miss it!! There will be TONS of Inspiration!


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Monday, April 1, 2013

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with Carissa - Card

Happy Monday everyone! It's Carissa from Happily Ever Paper Crafter here with some inspiration.

I think I've been stuck in a crafty rut. Boo. I'm blaming it on the gloomy weather we've been having. All the cloudy days filled with rain and fog have bummed me out. So to cheer myself up, I made some birthday cards using some summer paper. And it did the trick!! I've been in a summer time mood all day.

I started with some scrap paper I had from the "Paradise Beach" paper pad. Using four different patterned paper, I cut the paper into 1/4 inch strips. Then I took a piece of copy paper measuring 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 and ran adhesive all over it. I laid the strips in a diagonal pattern across the copy paper. It created this really cool and unique patterned paper.

Using my Cricut I cut out a simple silhouette of a birthday cake and cut a square around the image measuring 4 3/4 x 4 3/4. I did some simple white pen outlining and stamping with a "Happy Birthday" stamp from my stash. Super easy, fast and adorable card.


Supplies

 Echo Park "Paradise Beach" - 6x6 Pad
Echo Park "Paradise Beach" 6x6 paper pad
found here for $4.19

 Kraft - Bazzill 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock
Bazzill Kraft Cardstock
found here for $0.28

 JUTE  3 Ply - over 9 yards
Jute twine : 9 yards
found here for $0.69

 My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - “Together” Enamel Dots
My Mind's Eye : Enamel Dots
found here for $2.79

Have a wonderful week everyone! Don't forget to participate in this weeks challenge at the Pumpkin Spice Blog. The challenge is "Use a spring time animal or insect in your project". How cute is that!! Just click here to check it out.