Paper House Productions Design Team Call!

It's that time again! Paper House Productions is having their 2014 Design Team Call Outs!

Paper House is a leading manufacturer of scrapbooking and crafting products. They're looking for talented and committed contributors to join their design team and create high quality projects featuring their products. 

What you give: 

• Create two projects per month over a three month timeframe (Feb-April 2014) featuring Paper House products.
• Post the projects on your personal blog or website including a description of the projects, instructional write ups and photos. 
• Feature the Paper House design team badge on your personal blog or website.

What you get: 

• Lots of Free Product! A goody bag of our latest and greatest products including plenty of themes and extras to play with.
• Your bio and projects featured on our blog, website, Facebook and Pinterest.
• $15 for each Paper house project featured in an online or print magazine (approved magazines).
• The opportunity to have your projects purchased for $40 each to be showcased at trade shows and in national retailers.

How to apply:
• Email your bio and social media contacts (blog, Facebook, etc) by Friday, January 3rd to projects@paperhouseproductions.com
• Include images of or links to at least two recent projects. They don't have to feature Paper House products but flattery never hurts.
• Write an explanation of why you would be excited to join our design team. Also include your style, interests and inspirations so we can get to know you better.
• List all design team memberships both current and past (no previous experience necessary).

Stay tuned: Paper House will be announcing the new Design Team members on Friday, January 10th, 2014!

I had a great time with the ladies on the 2013 team- Christine Meyer, Grace Tolman, Joann Jamieson-Larkin, Michelle McClure, and Susie Bentz. It was a great pleasure to work with such wonderful, talented designers and all the fabulous people at Paper House! If you love patterned paper and stickers this is a great team to be a part of!

Advent House - Tando Creative + Couture Creations

Hi! I'm sharing my House Shaped Advent Calendar that I created for Tando Creative and Couture Creations today. I had a blast putting this project together. My daughters are having so much fun counting down the days until Christmas, especially when every drawer contains a special treat!

I started by covering the house with some cozy patterned papers. I used the Tando Creative Joined Snowflake Mask to add some textured stars to the snowy scene on the sides of the house.

I smoothed molding paste over just the centers of the snowflakes on the mask, which was the perfect design for the sky. I added Tando Creative Mini Snowflakes that I colored with acrylic paint and Couture Creations Crystalina Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue.

To aid with opening, I attached small wooden plugs to the center of each drawer.

I wanted to embellish the roof with realistic looking "shingles" so I used the Hanging Sign Die from the Couture Creations Endless Dreams Collection to cut patterned paper to cover the roof.

I used a Couture Creations Sponge Dauber to ink the edges of each shingle. I added some "snow" to the top of my roof and covered it with a layer of Couture Creations Crystalina Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue to give it the fantastic sparkle of fresh fallen snow.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Tando Creative Supplies:
House Shaped Advent Calendar
Joined Snowflake Mask
Mini Snowflakes

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723425 Endless Dreams Collection - Hanging Sign Die
CO721971 Crystalina Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue
CO723061 Sponge Dauber
CO723039 Precision Trimmer

Other Supplies: Patterned Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle; Perfect Numbers Stamp Set: Paper Wings Productions; Ink: Ranger, Clearsnap; Acrylic Paint: Ranger, Distress Stain: Ranger; White Texture Effect: Martha Stewart; Other: Snowflake Punch, Wooden Plugs, Twine

Peace on Earth Card - Zeus and Zoe Guest Designer

Hi! I'm sharing a Christmas card that I created with the Zeus and Zoe Green with Envy Embellishment Kit today. You can find similar kits HERE. I layered pieces of vintage newspaper and sheet music and a vintage postcard onto an embossed card base. I loved the image on the postcard and decided to play up the green and purple color palette for a non-traditional holiday card.

I topped my festive embellishment cluster with a stamped sentiment that I cut from a vintage book page. I just love the look of aged paper!

I finished my card with some decorative chipboard and a vintage inspired key.

Here is a peek of the gorgeous Green with Envy Kit! If you're looking for something specific, or have a favorite color that your like to work with, contact Marivic and she'll put together a kit personalized to your specific tastes and needs!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I wish you and yours all the best this holiday season!

Christmas Crackers - Moxxie

Hi! I'm sharing a project that is quick and easy to put together -- festive party crackers -- for Moxxie today. I'm using this set to wrap some small stocking stuffers, but these fun favors are great for any special occasion, and with the extensive line of Moxxie patterned papers, easy to personalize to suit any need! 

The high quality of Moxxie paper makes it ideal for off-the-page projects like this. The double-sided designs ensure that both the outside and the inside of this packaging looks fantastic!

Step One: Cut the party cracker template from a piece of cardstock or thin cardboard. Trace around the template onto a piece of patterned paper. Three party crackers can be cut from one piece of 12x12 patterned paper.

Step Two: Cut the party cracker from the patterned paper.

Step Three: Using a craft knife, cut the slits into the patterned paper, down the right side of the cracker, that will hold the tabs on the left side of the paper.

Step Four: Fold the top edge of the patterned paper down to cover the middle segment of the cracker. Hint: The tabs on the left hand side of the cracker should line up. Using scissors, cut small triangles from the folded top edge of the cracker. Note: Cutting pieces of paper from between the cracker segments will allow the cracker to seal in the prize contents in a pleasing way that does not wrinkle the patterned paper.

Step Five: Fold the bottom edge of the patterned paper up to cover the middle segment of the cracker. Hint: The tabs on the left hand side of the cracker should line up. Using scissors, cut small triangles from the folded bottom edge of the cracker.

Step Six: Roll the paper to create a tube, inserting the tabs through the slits. Tuck a prize into the middle of the cracker. Cut two pieces of ribbon measuring 16-inches and tie the two ends of the cracker shut.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Chocolate Love Mini Album - Berry71Bleu

Hi! I'm sharing a second project for the December Joy Challenge for Berry71Bleu today. I started with patterned papers from the gorgeous UHK Gallery Tropical Fruits Collection and put together a fun mini album to hold my favorite dessert recipes. I love chocolate and baking. Sharing homemade treats with my family and friends brings me so much joy!

I used one of Marivic's stunning handmade tags. The chocolate tag is the perfect topper for my mini album as many of my favorite sweet treats include some type of chocolate! If you're looking to try a fantastic cookie recipe for the holidays, I highly recommend this Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie!

Here are all the challenge details:
We have a two-part challenge this month. This time of year is perfect to reflect on the past and to look forward to what is yet to come. It's a season for being thankful, to surround yourself with loved ones and to enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer.

Many call this the "most joyous time of the year." With this in mind, the December challenge is simply: Joy. What brings you Joy? What always puts a smile on your face? Joy can be interpreted in many ways. Think about what person, place, activity, pet, hobby or simple pleasure gives you joy. This can be anything--that first warm cup of morning coffee, reading your favorite book, your family, your dog cuddling up next to you! Think outside of the box.

The second part of this challenge is that you must include journaling. Your journaling must be at least 3 sentences or more. Jotting down places and dates do not count. Document your thoughts and explain why the subject you chose to scrap brings you joy.

Here's the challenge board to bring you some inspiration.

Main Prize:

Liquitex Paint Marker Set

Choice of 3 13arts Chipboard/Stencil Designs

Random Prize:

The Random Winner will receive a Hot & Cold paper pack from UHK

Sponsors:  

 

Liquitex

Liquitex offers the widest spectrum of vibrant intense acrylic paints, acrylic mediums and art supplies that enable you to bring your creative vision to life. The possibilities to expand your creativity are endless with their innovative toolbox. Liquitex was the first water-based acrylic paint created in 1955 and since then has partnered with artists to ensure that they continually evolve and innovate – resulting in a long history of acrylic innovation. Today, Liquitex offers the largest array of vibrant acrylic paints, mediums and tools to enable acrylic artists to continually explore their art and take it to new and unprecedented boundaries. Their innovative drive, creative passion and intense desire to share the joys of artistic expression through unparalleled education and community outreach programs, has ensured that Liquitex will continue to be a strong partner in helping artists explore their art for decades to come.

13arts

13arts is a Polish scrapbooking paper and artistic media manufacturer.

A Polish paper company producing beautiful scrapbook and crafting papers.

A special thanks to UHK Gallery for sponsoring the Design Team this month!

Please note that if the winner(s) of this challenge are international they will be responsible for shipping costs.

Make sure you follow our CHALLENGE RULES.

Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!

Christmas Reindeer Party Card - Tando Creative

Hi Tando fans! Dana here today sharing a Christmas card for the Party Time theme this week. I created this card with the gorgeous Running Reindeer. I'd love to get a sparkly party invitation like this in the mail!

I used mist, crackle paint and Kosher salt to create the finish on this reindeer. This tutorial by Tracey Sabella was my inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Magic of Christmas - Quick Quotes

Hi! The NEW Quick Quotes Treasure Chest Collection is a fun way to mix up your holiday crafting if you're looking to create projects in hues other than the traditional red and green holiday color palette. I'm loving the purple and grey patterned papers! I created this page using one of my favorite Christmas photos, my nephew and his bulldog laying under the Christmas tree waiting for you know who, for Quick Quotes.

I tied a big bow across the page, pulling the center up through an empty slide that comes in so many of the Club Q Kits. It reminded me off a belt buckle. I cut a small square from the Treasure Chest 300 patterned paper and tied it up with string to create a small present embellishment.

I found a fantastic vellum quote, that I'm using here as a long title for my page, in the Quick Quotes Sentiments Bundle.

I finished my page with a some black rhinestones and glittery snowflakes.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Treasure Chest 100
Treasure Chest 200
Treasure Chest 300
Sentiments Bundle
Black Rhinestones
Photo Slide

Photo Credit: Sarah Seror

Ballet - Berry71Bleu

Hi! I'm sharing my layout for the Berry71Bleu December Joy Challenge today. I started with patterned papers from the gorgeous UHK Gallery Tropical Fruits Collection and Liquitex acrylic paints.

I also used one of Marivic's stunning handmade tags. The nutcracker on this tag was perfect for me because the ballet brings me so much joy, especially attending a performance of the Nutcracker. I found a beautiful printable image from the Gypsy Jingles Boutique to use as the focal point of my layout.

I built up a background of acrylic paint, molding paste and embossing powder.

I cut some delicate snowflakes from patterned paper that I topped with acrylic paint for a pop of color.

I wanted to add some sparkle to my page so I added a piece of jewelry from one of my Zeus and Zoe Kits.

I finished off the page with some handwritten journaling.

Here are all the challenge details:
We have a two-part challenge this month. This time of year is perfect to reflect on the past and to look forward to what is yet to come. It's a season for being thankful, to surround yourself with loved ones and to enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer.

Many call this the "most joyous time of the year." With this in mind, the December challenge is simply: Joy. What brings you Joy? What always puts a smile on your face? Joy can be interpreted in many ways. Think about what person, place, activity, pet, hobby or simple pleasure gives you joy. This can be anything--that first warm cup of morning coffee, reading your favorite book, your family, your dog cuddling up next to you! Think outside of the box.

The second part of this challenge is that you must include journaling. Your journaling must be at least 3 sentences or more. Jotting down places and dates do not count. Document your thoughts and explain why the subject you chose to scrap brings you joy.

Here's the challenge board to bring you some inspiration.

Main Prize:

Liquitex Paint Marker Set

Choice of 3 13arts Chipboard/Stencil Designs

Random Prize:

The Random Winner will receive a Hot & Cold paper pack from UHK

Sponsors:  

 

Liquitex

Liquitex offers the widest spectrum of vibrant intense acrylic paints, acrylic mediums and art supplies that enable you to bring your creative vision to life. The possibilities to expand your creativity are endless with their innovative toolbox. Liquitex was the first water-based acrylic paint created in 1955 and since then has partnered with artists to ensure that they continually evolve and innovate – resulting in a long history of acrylic innovation. Today, Liquitex offers the largest array of vibrant acrylic paints, mediums and tools to enable acrylic artists to continually explore their art and take it to new and unprecedented boundaries. Their innovative drive, creative passion and intense desire to share the joys of artistic expression through unparalleled education and community outreach programs, has ensured that Liquitex will continue to be a strong partner in helping artists explore their art for decades to come.

13arts

13arts is a Polish scrapbooking paper and artistic media manufacturer.

A Polish paper company producing beautiful scrapbook and crafting papers.

A special thanks to UHK Gallery for sponsoring the Design Team this month!

Please note that if the winner(s) of this challenge are international they will be responsible for shipping costs.

Make sure you follow our CHALLENGE RULES.

Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!

Countdown to Christmas - Paper Wings Productions

Hi! I'm sharing a layout that I created with the December Nesting Components Mixed Media Kit for Paper Wings Productions today. Carrie has put together a fantastic mix of products that will keep you crafting all month long...and well into next year! This kit is versatile and can be used to create Winter and New Year's projects, not just Christmas, although that is what I am sharing today. My layout measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches. I trimmed a page from an old photo calendar down for the large focal point and had a lot of fun adding embellishments from the kit.

The "Days Until Christmas" chipboard piece caught my eye. Rather than write a number in the space, I stamped numbers from the Perfect Numbers Clear Stamp Set randomly onto a piece of patterned paper underneath the chipboard piece.

I added some white rub-ons to my photo and stamped the year this photo was taken with the Perfect Alphabet Clear Stamp Set.

The image of the girl in the red dress from the Vintage Christmas Clip Art Sheet matched the photo of my daughter in her red dress, so I made that image into a charm embellishment for my layout using a clear tile and some Glossy Accents.

I covered one of the laser-cut snowflakes with Antique Silver Vintage Glass Glitter, which adds a fabulous sparkle to my page!

The December Nesting Components Mixed Media Kit is available from the Paper Wings Productions Store while supplies last, so pick one up soon before they're gone for good!

Here's a closer look at the kit and a full list of the contents:

December Nesting Components Kit Contents:
October Afternoon Silent Night 8x8 Paper Pad
October Afternoon Silent Night Chipboard
Tim Holtz Christmas Rub-Ons (1 Sheet of Black and 1 Sheet of White)
Tim Holtz Metal Border Stickers
2 Snowflake Laser Cuts
6 Prima Wood Shapes
Red/Kraft Wired Ribbon
Clip Art Sheet - Vintage Christmas
Stamp Set - Perfect Numbers

The retail value of this kit is over $42, but you can pick it up for just $32!

Thanks for stopping by today! I want to remind you that the PWP Winter Blog Hop is going on now! Hop along with the Paper Wings Design Team and leave a comment by Monday night for your chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the Paper Wings Productions Store!

December 2013 Nesting Components Kit Antique Silver Vintage Glass Glitter Perfect Numbers Clear Stamp Set Perfect Alphabet Clear Stamp Set

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