Happy Memorial Day!

Rocket Age 8x8 Paper Pad

Today is the last day of the sale!
Make sure you use the code FLAG30 to take an extra 30% off!
Thank you so much for being a friend of Paper Issues.
We hope that you have a great Memorial Day.
Thank you to all the Service Men and Women who make it possible for us to do what we love.

Time for the Guys!

Chris

Time for a new Party!!
Let's focus on the Guys this time around.
Interpretation is up to you.
We want to see what you got!
Cards, Layouts, Altered Items...Anything!
If you used paper, you are in.
You can link as many projects as you want.
Link to your post, not to the main URL of your blog.
It would rock if you were a Follower here or on Facebook.
Try to link back to us in your post if possible.  Text link is fine, or grab a button.
Commenting on other projects is always welcome and appreciated.

Snorkel Layout

Creative Team Spotlight
Check out this amazing layout from Gretchen.
She used KI Memories Over The Rainbow Collection.
Love that line!!
Great Layout Gretchen! 
Anyone else feel like jumping in the water?

Surfer Layout

Creative Team Spotlight
How much fun is this layout from Jocelyn!
It makes you want to jump right in and play too!
The colors are so happy and those Thickers are a must have!
Fantastic Layout, Jocelyn!!

Memorial Day Sale!

There are SO many fun new items in the Paper Shop!
Have you checked it out lately?
To celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend, take an extra 30% off with the code FLAG30
Good until Monday, May 30 at 8:00 pm Central Time.

Party Straws!

Creative Team Spotlight
Rebecca made these Fantastic party straws!
Head on over and check out her step-by-step tutorial!
Thanks, Rebecca!!!

Beach Babes

Creative Team Spotlight
This amazing layout is by Mandy Kay!
She used a Sketchabilities Sketch and Cosmo Cricket Salt Air.
So fabulous!

Cake Plate Bunting

This is such a fabulous idea to dress up your cake plate!
You could adapt this bunting to any occasion.
It is so super easy and Better Homes and Gardens shows you how!
I can't wait to make one...or two...oooh...layered buntings! Woohoo!

Fun Baseball Card

Sandy Ang treats us to a fantastic Baseball Card!
Love the medallion on the front!
She also made a terrific lace up card that you should check out!

Wallet Card

Creative Team Spotlight
Isn't this a fabulous idea from Jeannie DeGruccio!
Just in time for Father's Day too.
She made this card to look like a wallet.
Love those Graphic 45 papers!

Life's A Beach

How cute is this card from Joanna!
I love the swimsuits hanging from the line.
What a great idea!
She used some new stamps from Scrappy Mom's Stamps.
This card is so happy...who wouldn't love to receive it in the mail?
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You can link your projects here until May 28!

Rocket Age

Brand new Rocket Age from October Afternoon in the Paper Shop!
We love our blog readers...use the code BLOG20 for an extra 20% off!

Camping Layout

Creative Team Spotlight
Did you see this amazing layout from Michelle?
She is SO brave!  She redid a layout and shows us before and after pics!
I have often thought about reworking a layout but have never actually had the guts to do it.
I love the transformation.
Her "new" layout is fabulous!
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You can link your projects here until May 28!

Enjoy the Journey

Jenn linked up this fabulous Travel mini.
Don't you love the rings and the flip top action?
What a great idea, Jenn!
The layering is fantastic!
It is so inviting, I would want to write in it all the time.
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Link your projects here. Giveaway here. Shop here.

By the Seashore Layout

Creative Team Spotlight
This delightful layout is brought to you today from the amazing Kim Castillon.
She used October Afternoon goodness to create it.
Don't you love the twine and star pin on the Sea Shore card?
LOVE that!!
Did I mention she is giving away some OA yummies to one lucky reader?
She is!  Go leave a comment on her awesome blog!
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You can link your projects here until May 28!

Summer Journal

Creative Team Spotlight
Sara made this fabulous journal to document her summer camping and travels.
What an awesome way to keep track of everything.
She used some Pink Paislee Hometown Summer....it works perfectly!
This gives me so many ideas.
I want to make one now!
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You can link your projects here until May 28!

Summa Summa Summertime!

Gretchen

It's time for another Party!
This time the theme is Summer!
Interpretation is up to you...BBQ, Graduation, Father's Day, Pool Parties, Camping...
We want to see what you got!
Cards, Layouts, Altered Items...Anything!
If you used paper, you are in.
You can link as many projects as you want.
Link to your post, not to the main URL of your blog.
It would rock if you were a Follower here or on Facebook.
Try to link back to us in your post if possible.  Text link is fine, or grab a button.
Commenting on other projects is always welcome and appreciated.

Teacher Appreciation

Lisa Storms is amazing.
She has a gorgeous blog with so many beautiful projects.
I could spend all day there!
Her Teacher Appreciation ideas are fantastic.
That little spool is adorable!
Don't you love the leaf on the apple?  Too clever!

Superhero Party

One Charming Party made this amazing banner from Comic Book pages!
It's a great idea with fabulous pictures.
You definitely want to check out her blog.
I won't ruin the surprise for you but there are cake picks involved!
Awesome cake picks that say Pow! Wham! Zap!
Who doesn't need those?

Tie One On!

Here is a fantastic idea from our Design Team!
Rebecca made these Necktie theme invites for her son's Birthday party!
It must be the age, my son did the same thing.
He would put on a tie and say he was the President. 
These are super cute!  The kids could wear a tie to the party.
You could box up a tie and give them as favors.
Love this idea!!
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Want to be featured? Link your project here until May 14!

Beer Carrier

I know what you are thinking...Beer! Beer! No!
Now, you could take your empty carrier and make it into a fabulous Stuff holder like Christina did OR
you could take the beverages out, decorate it, put said bevvies back IN the carrier and be THE most awesome person at your party.
The choice is yours.
Christina used some Pink Paislee Soiree for this amazing holder.
Who couldn't use more holders?
Fabulous idea, Christina!
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You can still link your projects here until May 14!

Let Me Eat Cake!

Yes, please!
This is such a fabulously yummy layout from Chris Aiton.
Doesn't your mouth water just looking at that cake?
The layers of paper and flowers and those glitter letters...mmmmm.
The title just rocks...and so do you, Chris!!
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You can still link your projects here until May 14!

Mixed Media Madness!

Jennifer made this fun mixed media project on a piece of wood she already had!
Don't you just love projects like that?
This is fantastic! Those clouds are so happy!
The polka dots are so perfect!
She also used a Unity Stamp.
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You can still link your projects here until May 14!

Life's Moments Journal

Melissa Samuels made this amazing journal!
Don't you just LOVE that zipper flower?
That Maya Road Zipper Trim is so fabulous!
She is teaching a class to show you how you can make one of these journals for yourself.
This would make such a great gift!
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You can link your Party theme projects here until May 14!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Nathalie made these amazingly festive banners!
Know what else?
She shows you how you can make them too!
This would be an awesome addition to your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!
They add such color...you could use them to pretty-up any occasion.
Thanks for sharing Nathalie!
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You can link your Party theme projects here until May 14!
We just listed the new items in the Paper Shop!
In honor of our Party here, you can save an extra 20% by using the code PARTY20 at checkout!

It's a Soiree!

Did you see the magic things that Jen Chesnick did with the new Soiree line?
She is amazing.
She's the Guest Artist at Pink Paislee!  Woot!
These pennants are so fabulous...those spool holders are genius.
You rock!
We just listed the new Soiree line in the Paper Shop!
In honor of our Party here, you can save an extra 20% by using the code PARTY20 at checkout!
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You can link your Party theme projects here until May 14!

Movie Party Layout

Angi linked up this amazing layout of a Movie Theater Party.
Those tickets are a perfect touch!
It looks like a great time! 
If you are looking for a sketch, she used one.
Hop on over and check it out!
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You can link your Party theme projects here until May 14!

It's Tag Day!

Speaking of tags...Sandy Ang is at it again!
She made this super cute tag with her Epiphany Button Kit.
Love that pop of blue Miss Sandy!
This is a fabulous tag, indeed!
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You can link your Party theme projects here until May 14!

Party Tags!

How could you NOT want one of these tags to adorn your package?
Kristy made one for a Birthday gift and one for Mother's Day...LOVE them both!
That Heartfelt Paper from Sassafras is so awesome!
I don't know about you but I am inspired by her project.
Go forth and make tags!

Party Time!

Cassie

Hola Party People!
This time around we want to see your party projects!
You get bonus points for anything Cinco de Mayo related!
Don't have anything Partay related?  Link up your most current project!
We are super nosey and would love to see what you are working on.
Cards, Layouts, Altered Items...Anything!
If you used paper, you are in!
You can link as many projects as you want.
Link to your post, not to the main URL of your blog.
It would rock if you were a Follower here or on Facebook.
Try to link back to us in your post if possible.  Text link is fine, or grab a button.
Commenting on other projects is always welcome and appreciated.