It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of the NEW Paper Smooches AUGUST release with you! Four new stamps and EIGHT new dies will be available to purchase on July 31st at 8:00pm pacific time. Once our release goes live, you will find our new products HERE.
To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize! The prize - a $25 gift code to choose what you like at the PS online store.
Here are the details:
- FOUR winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the design team blogs and the PS Blog to win the $25 prize.
- Just leave a comment on any of the design team blogs listed below or the PS blog for you chance to win! (you do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify but it increases your changes)
- Deadline: You have until midnight PT on Sunday, August 4th to leave a comment.
- Please check the Paper Smooches blog on Monday, August 5th to see if you are one of the FOUR lucky winners.
Emily is taking a small hiatus to care for different things in her life. Kathy Racoosin is filling in for her. We are so excited to have Kathy join us in August!
JJ Bolton (you are here)
To increase your chances of winning:
• Tell us that you Facebooked about our blog hop
• Tell us that you Tweeted about our hop
• Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop
(which means that you have up to three extra chances to win on each blog)
Are you ready to get a look at one of the new dies? My card today features the new Easel die and Spreading Sunshine stamp set! The new Spreading Sunshine set has such lovely, uplifting sentiments. I know that I will be that set A LOT! This mini easel was specially made to coordinate with the Spreading Sunshine stamps, which is what I did right here...
I die cut my easel using woodgrain paper for a bit of realism:) Then I stamped my sentiment in two different colors. On the card base, I used a scrap piece of paper as a mask to create rays of sun with ink and a blending tool. The rainy clouds were made using one of the Landscape dies blended with some soft blue ink. The "raindrops" are just water drops dripped and flicked over the water-based ink. That's it!
Thanks for hopping with us today! The next stop on the hop is the fantastic Kalyn Kepner! Have a wonderful day guys!
aloha,
jj
Are you ready to get a look at one of the new dies? My card today features the new Easel die and Spreading Sunshine stamp set! The new Spreading Sunshine set has such lovely, uplifting sentiments. I know that I will be that set A LOT! This mini easel was specially made to coordinate with the Spreading Sunshine stamps, which is what I did right here...
Thanks for hopping with us today! The next stop on the hop is the fantastic Kalyn Kepner! Have a wonderful day guys!
aloha,
jj
A perfect use of water effects! And a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, JJ!
ReplyDeleteI just love your cards. They are always creative and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIts fun to see the sun at the bottom of the card lifting up the clouds!
ReplyDeleteI love this sentiment so true I shared on Facebook and my blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the saying on this card. What a great message and encouraging card!
ReplyDeleteYour easel and sun card is marvelous - and certainly a delightful way to lift someone's spirits! Fabulous showcase!
ReplyDelete~c
I like this uplifting saying. I posted about the blog on Facebook
ReplyDeletePrecious, and true, JJ... love it!
ReplyDelete=] Michele
Your card is a beauty, lovin' those sunshine rays! Looks like the "spreading sunshine" set is going to be a MUST HAVE! :)
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous JJ! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast on your card and glad to see that the
ReplyDeleteSunshine gets the majority of it. BEAUTIFUL!
Easel die, great idea. Love your card - great colors!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card. I love the way you did the sun rays. The sentiment is so wonderful, and I love the idea of sentiments that fit on that wonderful little easel. I can't wait to see the rest of the release!
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful ink blending!
ReplyDeleteAnother great sentiment, paired with great sunshine!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! Love the 'clouds' and rays of sun!
ReplyDeleteLOVE This AMAZING Card Design and the Colors!! SQUEAL!! SUPER EXCITED for the New Release!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteThis is super sweet, love the easel and sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteNeat card. Love the easel die which I know will be a must have.
ReplyDeleteLove that easel die! Gotta have it. Love the card too!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the easel and sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the sentiment and you paired the perfect paper with it. The easel die is a nust have!
ReplyDeleteI love the sentiment - always looking for new sayings for my cards. The easel die just sets it off perfectly along with your super use of retiform sunshine rays and watermarked rain clouds. So clever. Gotta have this set. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove how you combined the good and the bad (the sun and the dark).
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
thanks for sharing.
I love your sun rays! Excellent card!
ReplyDeleteWOW~ luv the way you created the "clouds"! beautiful card!!
ReplyDeletethe rays of sun are so effective here and so simple and easy to replicate. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love that easel die! Great card!
ReplyDeleteGreat gradient colouring and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI love the sentiment on this card!
ReplyDeleteLove your sun rays!
ReplyDeleteWOW you made the colours soo so vibrant!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is such an uplifting card! Love the "dark clouds" and the sunshine peeking through from behind the easel. So clever and inspiring! :) Thanks for the cheer! Pinned and promoted (and Facebooked this card because I love it so much!)
ReplyDeleteLove the treatment with the clouds! And the sunny-ness of the rest of the card and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the easel displaying the sentiment - a great, colorful card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. That easel is a MUST have! So cute and unique!
ReplyDeleteThis card is just stunning! I love all the details that you've added...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great layout & love this sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove the easel die, and the vertical greeting fits so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteadorable card!
ReplyDeleteCool! I love the rainy, wet clouds of scalloped paper at the top!
ReplyDeleteGreat easel die! That would be fun for my daughter.
ReplyDeletelove the sunshiny card! Great easel...what a perfect frame for a sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Really like the sunshine rays in the background!
ReplyDeleteI love the card and the sentiment is something we all need to remember :)
ReplyDeleteI love this card! The contrast of colors against each other is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love this easel! and the sentiments!
ReplyDeleteLove the watercoloring and terrific use of the easel on your fun card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a powerful and true saying...great card.
ReplyDeleteLove this! A great use of the sun rays.
ReplyDeleteLove the watercoloring and the new die!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteCheery card with the sunrays.
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment and your watercolor
ReplyDeleteLove the words and the sunshine background on your card!
ReplyDeleteThat is BEAUTIFUL and so cheery. I love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the masking sun rays, would love to see a tutorial of that
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun inspirational card. I want this card too. First the flip flop, then the cat; now this cool card. You guys are killing me. TY for letting me share on Google plus and fb
ReplyDeleteLiked and shared
ReplyDeleteon FB page!
Carla from Utah
Super cute card and
ReplyDeletethat easel die is a
great design!
Carla from Utah
Love the sentiment on the easel and the sunburst behind.
ReplyDeleteNice cards, good job
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sentiment!
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple and beautiful card. I love the colours you used. Thanks for the possibility of the prize.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I love the sentiment!
ReplyDeletebeautiful sentiment & technique/design
ReplyDeleteYour Card is just brilliant love how you created it :)
ReplyDeleteI lament that I don't have a sun stamp or die then I see what you have done and realize I don't really need one. Thanks. Great sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI lament that I don't have a sun stamp or die then I see what you have done and realize I don't really need one. Thanks. Great sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI lament that I don't have a sun stamp or die then I see what you have done and realize I don't really need one. Thanks. Great sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLike the sun rays, embossing on the easel & sentiment.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Posted on my blog about the PS Jul Blog Hop. Provided a PS link for people to check out. Here's my blog post:
ReplyDeletehttp://createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com/2015/07/paper-smooches-july-blog-hop.html
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Beautiful card and a fun blog hop - so much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and sunny card and love the gray cloud effect
ReplyDeleteWow,great card,I love the easel!
ReplyDeleteOMGsh this little easel die is definitely on my must have list!! Love the card, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing sentiment, and a perfect example to show it off
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card and sentiment. I love when things match up like that. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteWow, simple techniques, beautiful card. I love the way it came out.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card design using these new products.
ReplyDeleteGreat saying for this card
ReplyDeleteYou have definitely created a card that would put a big smile on the recipients face.
ReplyDeleteI posted on FB about this release.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card & I really love that easel die. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove how the sunshine rays look on the card.
ReplyDeleteI am hopping and I like what I see
ReplyDeleteLove your bright card.
ReplyDeleteLove the easel. So cute! Hope more and more stamps come out to use with it!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright ink blending on this card. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Shannon
ReplyDeleteI posted on my blog/ Flickr account https://www.flickr.com/photos/74238397@N06/19958361870
ReplyDeleteThe sentiment is perfect for the layout of your card. They were meant for each other. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the saying on your card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and the sentiment is a wonderful one that I need reminding of often!
ReplyDeleteThe flicks of water over the water based inks to represent raindrops is very clever. Cute card.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card with a great sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteJJ I love your idea with that black board standard made by wood paper
ReplyDeletelooks like a real one and the sun rays so adorable here on your card
I ADORE YOUR BEAUTIFUL CARD
Very nice card. Love the sentiment.
ReplyDeletei really like ur card, i hope i win a gift card to buy that stamp set :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is definitely uplifting-great work!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you made the rays of the sun.
ReplyDeleteI could use this card for several friends that need a little extra encouragement.
ReplyDeleteSo so cool!!
ReplyDeleteI needed this card today--has been a very tough week! Thanks for the encouragement--love this sentiment.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun way to do clouds!
ReplyDeleteI love this saying and your card is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used, It's a great card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design!!!
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. I love how you placed the sentiment on the easel. TFS
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! I always follow you on your blog!
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice. I love the stormy sky.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great inspirational card. Love the "rain" in the sky.
ReplyDeleteVery cute easel. Nice way to display a picture or sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the colors on this card! It is really uplifting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card - goes wonderfully with the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI've shared on FB.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card and encouraging sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI shared on FB.
ReplyDeleteI shared on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteWow love this sentiment and you used it so well on your beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment! Great card!
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteTweeted about hop. https://twitter.com/DeborahOwens8/status/626969391352016897
ReplyDeleteLove you card. Very neat way of coloring it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card!! Excited about this new release:)
ReplyDeleteVery nice card!! Love the sentiment
ReplyDeleteI love the techniques used...so simple, yet so elegant. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteABSOLUTELY FABULOUS card JJ!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the ADORABLE easel, SWEET sentiment, such a CHEERY design, LOVE IT ALL!!!
I shared on Facebook about the new release DT Blog Hop and giveaways :)
ReplyDeletehttps://www.facebook.com/tracy.moloney.71/posts/1125308107497565
I tweeted about the new release DT Blog Hop and giveaways :)
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/TracyM6773/status/627047940935135232
I shared about the new release DT Blog Hop and giveaways on my blog :)
ReplyDeletehttp://tracyscraftyadventures.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/its-pep-rally-week-on-paper-smooches.html
This is so beautiful! I really like the easel! And the sentiments look like a must-have in everyone's craft stash!
ReplyDeletePS: I just tweeted about your card done for this Blog Hop.
Love the easel and heartwarming sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors! Love the little details they really make the card special.
ReplyDeleteSuch a terrific sentiment and your background sunshine is stunning!
ReplyDeletelove the card - the background is wonderful for spotlighting the sentiment
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Barb Housner
Terrific card, J.J.! Love the feel-good sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteLove the water spots on the dark clouds. Really makes it feel like rain.
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Especially the storm.
ReplyDeleteLove the sunburst!
ReplyDeleteLove that shade of blue. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to see the sunshine stamp set. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat saying and love the card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love your sentiment.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Love the coloring on the clouds!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the dies in this card!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the sentiment displayed on an easel. Cute card!
ReplyDeleteI am always on the lookout for new sentiment stamps and this one looks like one I need.
ReplyDeleteWOW JJ, I totally love everything about your card. Its fantastic!
ReplyDeleteShared this hop on my facebook wall.
ReplyDeleteLove that easel. Can't wait to get the die.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. Love the colors and sentiment.
I like the techniques you used on the blue paper for the storm part, and how easy it is to make sun rays after seeing the beautiful outcome. Good job.
ReplyDeleteso fun and cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePosted on Facebook
ReplyDeleteOh, I so want to do this card. You make it sound easy even though I know it was not. That die will be so useful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card, JJ! I am so in love with that easel die and I am thrilled with those new sentiments too! :)
ReplyDeleteSweet! That easel is darling!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. love this new release.
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome card, JJ! I love the scene you created with the clouds and the rays of sunshine peeking through below. Perfect scene for the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteSuper cheerful card- sure to make anyone smile!!!!
ReplyDeletefantastic background
ReplyDeleteI love how you made the word sun in yellow. I can never get that right.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made the word sun in yellow. I can never get that right.
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring and sentiments. Great card as always
ReplyDeleteVery cool card! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh fab card, love your sunshine and rain theme :)
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the products, design and color! The blue clouds are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cool, so very excellent and such a good feeling to it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable. Love that easel!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sentiment & the sunrays truly make it the centre piece! Love the water drops too, well done! Yours, Steph
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Beautiful card! I love the gorgeous sun and sentiment. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust...superb! It says everything.
ReplyDeleteAmidokin
Just...superb! It says everything.
ReplyDeleteAmidokin
I love this card and the dies are a must have. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Love the new release and love your card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card (as always ;-) ) !! :-D Love your distressing! TFS
ReplyDeleteLoving the rays and the woodgrain paper for the easel!
ReplyDeleteI facebooked about the hop.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the hop: https://twitter.com/MiriamPrantner/status/627903311484743680
ReplyDeleteI love your clouds splattered with water. Great sentiment.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card JJ!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the new easel! Your coloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with those little quotes ;)))
ReplyDeleteLove the cloudy skies!!! Adorable card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Love the background....perfect for the sentiment ♥
ReplyDeleteJJ I love your cards. They are alwqays so beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!! I really "need" the easel die!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I love that sentiment.
ReplyDeleteWonderful encouraging card!
ReplyDeletesuch a great card JJ thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDolly