New Stuff!

Have you seen all the new stuff in the Paper Shop?!
Brand new Pink Paislee Declaration!
Brand new My Mind's Eye Indie Chic!
Brand new 9 to 5 from October Afternoon!
Brand new Washi Tape from We R Memory Keepers!
Whew!  That's alotta stuff!
Alotta stuff YOU need...at a discount, of course.
You can save an extra 20% using a coupon code from one of the DT Girls!
Pick a code...any code:
RUBY2SHOES
ODDGIRL
CORRI
HOLLYH
SUKEYDOOKIEDOO
INSPIREME

Hexagon Card

Izzy made this fun card using hexagon shapes punched from Little Yellow Bicycle paper.
How cute is that!
The twine in the center of that rosette is fabulous!
You can see more of her project here.

We have 2 giveaways!  here and here

Camera Strap Giveaway!

We have a bonus giveaway this week!
Leah from Bluebird Chic is giving away one of her amazing camera straps to one lucky reader!
Not to brag but I have one of her straps and I love it!
LOVE it!
The craftsmanship, construction, color combos...top notch!
Visit her store here and leave me a comment saying what your favorite item is.
Like Bluebird Chic on Facebook.
Share with your friends for a bonus entry!
Make sure to leave a comment for each.
If you are like me and you cannot wait until June 9 to see if you have won,
You can get free shipping right now in her shop with this code: PAPERISSUESFREE
Woot!  Thanks, Leah!

Honey Bee

It's time for a new theme!
Hexagons and bees are everywhere,
so we thought we would name this theme "Honey Bee".
Let's get your creative juices flowing with some projects from the team!
Ruby
Kristy
Corri
Holly
Judean
Chris

Awesomesauce!
They all created their projects with a kit from the Paper Shop.
Don't you love all that My Mind's Eye goodness?

We are giving away one of these fabulous kits too!
Follow our blog here and on Facebook.
That is it.  This kit can be yours!
Leave a comment so I know you want to win it.
Let's link up now, shall we?
Show us whatcha got...what does this theme say to you?
Link up anything paper related.
 A link back to Paper Issues would be appreciated.
Leave some love on some projects.

Love Canvas

Miss Ashli made this amazing canvas and she wants you to make one too.
I like the way she scraps...no real plan...just like me.
She has amazing step by step pictures with directions on her blog.
You should check her out!
Make yourself comfortable...she is seriously talented.
She has a coupon code that will save you 20% off everything in the Paper Shop: soapSCRAP
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Ruby Rock-it Banner

Check out these pennants from a banner that Carrie made using Ruby Rock-it!
How adorable is this line?!
That denim is the perfect touch, too.
You can check out the whole banner and more close ups on her blog here.
You can save 20% off everything in the Paper Shop with her code: CARRIE
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Pretty Party

Judean totally rocked this project!
I love that she used a 7 Gypsies ATC holder in a different way.
She used the Pretty Party Mini kit that is in the store right now!
If you use her code in the shop, you can save an extra 20%!
Off the kit AND the ATC holder...or anything in the Paper Shop.
Just use SUKEYDOOKIEDOO at checkout.
You can see more details on her blog, here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Workin' 9 to 5

If only...
Who really works 9 to 5 anyway?
Nevertheless...this is another home run by October Afternoon!
We have it in the Paper Shop right now.
It's going fast!  We are restocking as quickly as we get new product in.
Go grab some and use the code JUSTME at checkout to save an extra 20%!

Spring Has Sprung Layout

This amazing layout from Chris uses all kinds of techniques and layers!
She stamped acrylic paint using bubble wrap...Love that!
Layers of ribbon and punchinella really make this layout pop!
You can(and should) check out closeups on her blog here.
3 days left to use the code PAPERISSUES2012 and save 30% in the Gauche store.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Baby Mobile

Miss Sabrina is in baby mode.
She made this awesome mobile using Basically Bare Shapes.
They come in chipboard, felt and acrylic...how cool is that!
She has more info on how she altered her shapes here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Time Is Running Out

This is the final week to win this kit!
It is also your last chance to save 30% in the Gauche Shop.
Seriously...30%!!!
I'll race you to the punchinella!
Get all the details here.

A Little Bit of Everything Layout

This layout has a little bit of everything from Gauche Alchemy.
The purple lace, the ouchless cardboard, sequins and punchinella.
Punchinella!
Seriously, they have woodgrain punchinella that I want to marry.
You can find out more about this layout here.
You can save 20% in the Paper Shop with this code: CASSIE
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Little Wooden Houses

Holly's bird houses are too cute!
The one on the left is the perfect mix of shabby and chic.
Her whimsical house is wrapped with yummy twine from The Twinery.
Oh yes, I will be making one of these soon.
You can see more close up pictures on her blog here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Ampersand and and

This ginormous ampersand is so awesome that I am willing to overlook the Coke bottle cap.
I am a Pepsi girl, ya know.
No matter what your affiliation, this rocks.
Patricia used a Gauche kit to make it.
I think I see some Sassafras peeking through.
I need a minute and a tissue.  I miss Sass.
It's fabulous.  She's fabulous.
You can check out her project here.
You can save 20% off everything in the Paper Shop with her code too: PATRICIA
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Didja Win? Huh? Didja?

If your name is Elyse you did.
That is all.
Link up to the new theme to get mo' swag.
Do it.
<3

Steampunk Birdhouse

Chrissy totally rocked this birdhouse!
Can you believe all that work?!
It's amazing!!
My favorite part is the body of the butterfly...
you will have to visit her blog to see it!
Go! Plus...
You can save an extra 20% in the Paper Shop with her code BADASSERY
AND you can save an extra 30% in the Gauche Shop with the code PAPERISSUES2012
We've got you covered!
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Bust Out of Your Comfort Zone

1. Patricia 2. Cassie 3. Chrissy 4. Melissa 5. Lori 6. Leah

Time for a new theme!

This time around we want you to bust out of your comfort zone!

We challenge you to use non traditional supplies on your projects.

There is no better sponsor than Gauche Alchemy!

They have the BEST stuff!

They are offering our readers a discount too!

Use the code PAPERISSUES2012 in the Gauche shop and you will receive 30% off anything except kit subscriptions!  Dude!  That's awesome!

You can get their amazing washi tape, punchinella, ouchless cardboard, and more!

Check them out and then come back.

We'll wait.

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We are also giving away a Gauche-tastic kit!

You know the drill: Like us on Facebook.  Like Gauche on Facebook.

Link up a project here for extra credit.  Link up a project at Gauche for even more!

Wanna know what you can win?  Of course you do. 

Let's get this party started, shall we?

First, a hop!  Check out what our girls made:

Cassie 

Lori

Melissa

Leah

Patricia

Chrissy

Time to add your project!  

You can link up anything that uses supplies from Gauche, anything that uses nontraditional items or anything that will rock our socks!

Ready, set, go! 

Road Trip!

Are you going on a family vacation this summer?
Will you be stuck in a car for hours and hours with kids?
Make a book with fun games and activities to keep them busy.
Read more about this project here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Prima Vista

Chris always has the most amazing art to share.
This is a gorgeous piece that she made using Prima.
What a fabulous photo!
I love that bracket, it adds such interest.
You can read more about this project here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Wanderlust

These things I know: Holly loves Studio Calico and she can rock a layout.
She always manages to have such clean lines and pretty colors.
Check out her idea behind this layout here.
It may be the spark that you are looking for for your next layout!
You can save 20% off everything in the paper shop with Holly's code: HOLLYH

Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

World Traveler Card

Aimes made this card using a sketch from The Craft's meow.
Don't you love that name?
So sassy.
Love, love those planes.
You can check out her card AND this awesome sketch here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

3D Map

This amazing project by Christina will blow your mind!
She took a package of the state die cuts from Studio Calico and glued them in a frame.
Easy Peasy, right?
They are already cut out for you.
THEN...and this is the awesome part...she took a second set and added a pop dot to show the states that her family has visited.
Yeah.  Awe.some.
She has a coupon code good for anything in the Paper Shop, including these state die cuts!
Use her code at checkout: INSPIREME
She is also having a giveaway on her blog...Woot!
Go be inspired!
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Chicago Skyline

This is such a cool page from Cathy!
I love visiting Chicago and seeing her page brought me right back there.
She did it with digital elements too!
You can get the details here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Feelin' Groovy Card

Shellye makes some seriously cute cards.
I love the colors in this one.
Those buttons are too fabulous!
Don't you love the way she tied the twine up?
Ca-Ute!
You can see more here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Ready to Fly Layout

Check out this gorgeous layout from Ashli using Abroad from Studio Calico.
Do you see those amazing birds?!
Oh.My.Heck!
You MUST check out the close ups on her blog here.
You can also save 20% in the Paper Shop with her code: SOAPSCRAP
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Suitcase Mini

How awesome is this suitcase shaped mini album from Vicki?
Seriously. Amazing.
She used papers from Graphic 45 and some Tim Holtz dies.
What an unforgettable way to remember your trip!
She has pictures of the inside on her blog here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Abroad Canvas

Lori used the Abroad line to make this amazing canvas.
Don't you love the layers of paint?!
Those butterflies are beautiful.
You can also save 20% in the Paper Shop with her code: LORISPILLS
See more of Lori's work here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

The Peak Layout

How amazing is this layout from Peg?
It's Fabulous!
I have to explore our world through other people's travel.
I don't fly.  I'm a chicken.
Dymo labels make my heart sing.
Peg also has a coupon code on her blog.
Go leave her some love here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

No More Some Day Layout

Leah uses the Abroad line for a non travel layout.
Maps are fun anytime!
All of those bits are so perfectly placed.
You can see more of this layout here.
She also offers a coupon code for the Paper Shop.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Minty Maps

Kristin covered her Altoids mint container with maps.
Those 7 gypsies rubbings are perfect!
It is functional and fabulous!
I can't wait to make one of these for our next road trip.
Thanks for sharing!
You can see more of this project here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

We Are Young Layout

Don't you love this fabulous layout from Susan?!
The colors are amazing!
Do you see the layers behind the photo?
Love that cardboard!
She used Pink Paislee's Daily Junque line.
LOVE that line.
See more of her layout here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Did you win?

Is this your swag?
It is if this is you:

SandiApr 15, 2012 11:33 AM

Sorry I forgot to mention that I am a follower here and A liker on FB. After just buying a Smash book and some products for my niece's birthday gift, I sure would LOVE to win some for myself!

Yay!!

Send your info to me at paperissues@gmail.com and I will get it in the mail!

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