One More Back to School Card

Okay, I know I've been doing back to school cards all over the place.  This is my last one for a while, I promise.  

I created this card with the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Back 2 School Digital Clip Art Set. I simply drew some rounded rectangles and filled them in with the School Days Penmanship Digital Papers in Silhouette Studio Designer's Edition.  Then, I opened the png clip art files and centered them within each square.  I also filled the mat with a paper from the Summer Brights Argyle & Diamonds set. I used the print and cut feature of Silhouette Studio to cut out the squares and the mat.  Then, I just popped up the squares with foam tape, added some ribbon, and my card was all done!  Super easy!

Each week, I'll be spotlighting a product here and in my Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Newsletter.  I'd love it if I could have some guest designers create 1-2 projects with my files for me to use in my Newsletter.  I'll post the pics in the newsletter and on my blog, and I'll be sure to link back to your blog.  If you're interested, please e-mail me at lisanorris at prettypapergraphics dot com.  

By the way, in honor of the holiday weekend, I have a coupon code going on right now.  Enter the code laborday1 when you check out, and you can save 20% on a purchase of $10 or more.  This coupon is only valid for one use per customer.  The coupon expires at 11:59 CST on Labor Day (Monday, September 3), so hurry! :)

Also, I have a Design Team Call going on right now.  You can find all of the details HERE.  I hope some of you will decide to apply! :)

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, everyone!

Cameo Creations Challenge ~ Back to School

YAY!!!  It's time for another Cameo Creations Challenge.  The theme of this challenge is Back to School....just make any project using your Silhouette machine that relates to back to school.  Here's what I came up with:

I wanted to make a card I could use as a thank you for teachers or other school workers or volunteers this school year. This card measures 5.75" square. I got the layout from a sketch I saw on Pinterest.  I just love the chevron pattern!  I added patterns to the chevron pieces, background paper, and apple using Silhouette Studio's print and cut feature, added a fun sentiment, some twine, ink, and brads, and my card was all done!

Here are all of the products I used on my card:

• Happy Apple from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Back 2 School Cutting Files Set
• Digital Paper from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons School Days Chalkboards Set, School Days Pattern Pack Set, Rainbow Stars Set, and Rainbow Plaid Grid Set
• 6 Borders Set (Chevron Border) from Silhouette Online Store
• Pink by Design Bracketful Stamp Set
• Lemon Divine Twine
• Star Brads
• Silhouette Cameo & Silhouette Studio

Now, it's your turn!  Head on over to Cameo Creations to see what the other Design Team members created.  We have a new challenge site, so be sure to become a follower so you won't miss a single challenge.  Then, create your own Back to School project with your Silhouette, and link it up.  You'll have 2 weeks to enter.  You could win a $15 Gift Certificate to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics, where you can get cutting files, clip art, and digital papers.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back tomorrow with another project. :)

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Design Team Call

Well, it's Wednesday, but I don't have a What's New Wednesday post ready for you because I haven't added anything to my store this week.  We took a little vacation this past weekend, and my daughters started back to school on Monday, so I needed to focus on family.  I'll be back with more files next Wednesday, though. :)

I do have something exciting to share with you today!   I've decided to start up a little design team to help me showcase my Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons cutting files, clip art, and digital papers.  YAY!!! Here's the details about my little DT Call:

For the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Design Team, I'm looking for crafters who:

1.  Are willing and able to use svgs/cutting files, clip art, and digital papers on projects.

2.  Have a blog where they post regularly.

3.  Are active on Facebook.  Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube are pluses, too!

4.  Are able to post a project that uses PPPR files at least every other week on my blog and their own.

5.  Are willing to participate in at least one Blog Hop per month for Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.

6.  Are not members of Design Teams for other similar companies/businesses.

7.  Are able to serve for at least 6 months.

Design Team members will regularly receive free files and discounts from www.prettypapergraphics.com.  

Here's what you need to do if you're interested in being a part of the PPPR Design Team:

1. Choose 3 of your favorite projects.  They can be projects you've created in the past or new ones you make just for this DT Call. Be sure you include projects that show off a range of your talents, including your use of svgs/cutting files, clip art, and/or digital papers. I'd love to see a project using PPPR files, but that's not a requirement. :) 

2.  E-mail the following information to dtcall@prettypapergraphics.com:

• Your name
• Short bio (tell me a little about yourself...family, work, hobbies, what you love...anything you'd like me to know)
• Links to your blog, Facebook page and/or profile, Twitter page, Pinterest, YouTube channel, etc.  
• List other Design Teams you belong to (past and present).
• List any craft-related forums, communities, or Facebook groups you are a member of (where you might be posting your PPPR projects).
• What type of electronic cutter(s) you use
• Attach photos of your 3 projects (mentioned above).  Include links to the blog posts of the projects, if applicable.
• Attach a photo of yourself that I can post on my blog if you are chosen for the team.

Applications are due by Sunday, September 9, 2012, at 11:59 pm CST.  New Design Team members will be notified by e-mail and then announced on my blog on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

Whew...I think that's it!  I hope some of you want to join my little team.  I can't wait to see your projects!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Guest Designer ~ Melisa Alzammar

If you are looking for my Stuck on U Sketches Post, click here.

Happy Friday!!! I have another AWESOME Guest Designer to share with you today.  Here's what Melisa Alzammar from Melisa's Crafty Creations made with the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Get Well Cutting Files:

Isn't this layout just so ADORABLE?  Melisa used the Sick Bug from the Get Well set, as well as last week's Feeling Icky Title freebie.

She used the Sick Whale file on this punny and fun shaped card.  It's WHALEY cute, huh? ;)

Be sure to head on over to Melisa's Crafty Creations to find out all of the details for these projects.  I hope you'll follow her, too, because she always has the cutest layouts and cards to share!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a wonderful weekend!  I'm off on a little mini-vacay to Paris this weekend, but I'll be back next week with some FABULOUS news!!!  I can't wait to share!

Hot August Nights ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge Aug. 24

Hey, everyone!  It's time for another Stuck on U Sketches Die Cut Challenge.  The theme for this challenge is Hot August Nights (vehicles).  We'd like you to use a vehicle die cut somewhere on your project.  Here's what I created:

My girls finally start back to school on Monday, so I have school on the brain!  I thought this card would be perfect for a teacher or school worker/volunteer.  This card measures 5 x 5.75"...a little unconventional, but it will still fit nicely in a 6x6 inch envelope.  I cut the bus with my Silhouette Cameo and used the print and cut feature to print the background papers.  This is actually the second bus I cut and pieced together because my clogged Stickles bottle decided to ploop glitter ALL OVER the first one.  I even tested it first! It just wasn't my lucky day.  :(

Anyway, here's what I used in my project:

• Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Back 2 School Cutting Files
• Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Sweet Summer Digital Paper Collection: Diamonds and White Polka Dots
• Pink by Design Be Mine Stamp Set
• 3 Girl Jam Holly Berry Crinkle Ribbon
• 3 Girl Jam Bow Maker
• Silver Stickles
• Silhouette Cameo & Silhouette Studio
• ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink
• foam tape

Now, it's your turn!  Head on over to Stuck on U Sketches to see what the other Design Team Members created.  Then, link up your own project that uses a vehicle die cut.  You have 2 weeks to submit your project...I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a wonderful weekend!

What's New Wednesday #8

It's time for another What's New Wednesday, when I share what's new in the Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Store.  I focused on school during this past week because my daughters will be going back on Monday.  I know that many of you have been in school for a while. Here's what you can find new in the store today:

Back 2 School Cutting Files

 Back 2 School Digital Clip Art

Notebook Pages Cutting Files

Notebook Pages Digital Clip Art

School Days Chalkboards Digital Papers

School Days Pattern Pack Digital Papers

School Days Penmanship Digital Papers

Rainbow Plaid Grid Digital Papers

Rainbow Stars Digital Papers

That's it!  I'll be adding digital papers to these collections later, but I wanted to get them started.  I hope you'll check out all of these items in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons store.

Be sure to sign up for the PPPR Newsletter so you'll never miss a new product, coupon code, sale, or freebie!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a great one!

Good Friends & Good Shoes

Hi, there, everyone!  It's my day to post over at Pink by Design, and I have a quick and simple card to share with you today.  Here it is:

This fun sentiment and the shoe image are both from Pink by Design's Designer Boots Stamp Set.  I created the background by lining up strips of washi tape.  Did you know you can stamp right on top of washi tape if you use StazOn ink?  Yep!  There are just SO many possibilities with this stuff!  I added some ribbon and some bling, and my card was all done.  Here's a list of the products I used for this card:

• Pink by Design Designer Boots Stamp Set
• My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Decorative Tape in Honey and Bluebell
• 3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon in Tuxedo Black
• 3 Girl Jam Bow Maker
• Tsukineko StazOn Ink in Jet Black
• Jewels and paper from my stash :)

Check out this week's Ink it Pink Challenge HERE.  The challenge is to incorporate school supplies on a card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a great day!

Rainbow Blog Hop Winner

Hi, everyone!  I've got a winner from the Rainbow Blog Hop.  The winner of the PBD Gingham Stamp is:

Congrats, Jessica!  I'll be contacting you to get your mailing address. :)

Have a great day, everyone!  I'll be back tomorrow with a project for you. 

Guest Designer Jeanne Siegel & a VIDEO!!!

If you're looking for the It's a RAINBOW Party Blog Hop, click here.

If you're looking for my Cameo Creations Challenge post, click here.

TGIF!  I have a super-talented Guest Designer who is sharing some projects with us today.  Jeanne Siegel from Jeanne's Paper Crafts created two adorable cards with the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Fishy Friends Cutting Files set.  Here they are:

She used the Shark, Retro Coral, and Bubbles files on this JAWSOME card!

Ha!  Jeanne created this card with the fun Angry Fish file. I think I may see some PPPR Digi Papers on there, too! Adorable!

You can find all of the details for these projects on Jeanne's Blog.  Be sure to send her some bloggy love! I hope you'll check out all of her projects and become a follower...she always has such super cute stuff to share! :)

Each week, I'll be spotlighting a product here and in my Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Newsletter.  I'd love it if I could have some guest designers create 1-2 projects with my files for me to use in my Newsletter.  I'll post the pics in the newsletter and on my blog, and I'll be sure to link back to your blog.  If you're interested, please e-mail me at lisanorris at prettypapergraphics dot com.  

I also have a short video to share with you today.  Since I'm no longer able to sell .studio files in my store, I wanted to show you how to use .dxf files with the free version of Silhouette Studio.  I hope you'll check it out. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

Cameo Creations Challenge ~ Sketch Challenge

If you're looking for the It's a RAINBOW Party Blog Hop, click HERE. :)

Welcome to another Cameo Creations Challenge!  This week, we have a sketch challenge going on.  Here's the card I created:

Here's the sketch:

Here's what I used for my card:

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Ladybug Digital Clip Art (which I printed and cut)

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Love Bug Collection Digital Papers

3x4 Life Cards from Silhouette Online Store

Flourish from Silhouette Online Store

Friends to the End Stamp Set from Pink by Design

I popped up my little ladybug with foam tape.  Then, I added lots of ink and some doodles, and my card was all done.  I hope you like it! :)

Now, it's your turn!  Head on over to Cameo Creations to see what the other Design Team members created.  Then, create your own project using the sketch and your Silhouette machine and link it up.  You could win 7 free digital stamps from Bugaboo Digi Stamps...a $21 value!  We can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a great one!

It's a RAINBOW Party Blog Hop

Hey, everyone!  Welcome to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and the It's a RAINBOW Party Blog Hop! If you've arrived here from Jessica's blog, you're in the right place.  If you've just stumbled upon this post, you can head on over to Candace's blog to start from the beginning. We have lots of colorful inspiration for you today, so I hope you'll check out every stop!

Plus, we have some great prizes to give away from our generous sponsors!!

• Flirty Girl stamp set from Pink By Design
• $10 gift certificate from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Store
• $25 gift certificate from Pretty Little Studio
• $10 gift certificate from the 3 Girl Jam

To be eligible for these prizes, please make sure you leave a comment (with a way to contact you) on each of the blogs in the hop before midnight (MST) on August 17^th. Random winners will be chosen and announced early next week on the Scrappin’ 2 Little Princesses blog.  

PSSTT...I'm also giving away my own little blog candy, so be sure to check it out later in the post.

Here's my project:

Hee hee...this little guy just makes me smile.  Here's what I used for my card:

Cutting files and papers from my Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics store:

• Birthday Panda Cutting Files
• Scattered Stars Card Cutting Files
• Summer Brights Digital Paper Collection (the red & orange)
• Sweet Summer Digital Paper Collection (the yellow, green, & blue)

Sentiment stamps from Pink by Design:

• Big Thoughts Stamp Set
• Everyday Banners Stamp Set 

Everything was cut with my Silhouette Cameo, and I added the papers to the cuts using Silhouette Studio's print and cut feature.  I added lots of ink and some foam tape, and my colorful card was all done! :)

Here's the inspiration photo we used:

Okay, I have a little BLOG CANDY of my own to share with you!

One lucky follower will win this Gingham Background Stamp from Pink by Design! YAY! Here's what you need to do for a chance to win:

1.  Be a follower of my blog and leave a comment telling me you are.  Be sure to include your e-mail address. 

That's it!  That's all you need to do to have a chance to win.  If you'd like additional chances, though, you can do one or all of the following:

2.  "Like" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and leave a separate comment here on my blog telling me you did.  Be sure to include your e-mail address.

3.  Post my blinky on your blog.  You can find it on the left side of this page.  Please leave me a comment with your blog address and your e-mail address.  I'd love to visit and become a follower of you, too!

4.  Sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Newsletter and leave a separate comment telling me you did.  Be sure to include your e-mail address in your comment.

Please, only US or Canadian addresses.  I'll choose a winner for my candy on Sunday, August 19.  Good luck!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Your next stop in the hop is Melissa's blog.

Here's the entire lineup in case you get lost along the way.

Candace - http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

Jessica S.- http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

Jessica - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

Lisa - http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Melissa - http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com

Sandra- http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

Tanya - http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Julie- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Sarah- http://www.pinkcricut.com

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Anna- http://www.stampanna.com

What's New Wednesday #7

Welcome to What's New Wednesday #7!  I have added a few new files to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons store this week.  Here they are:

Birthday Panda Cutting Files

 Birthday Panda Digital Clip Art

Scattered Star Card Cutting Files

I've learned that Silhouette Studio has changed their License Agreement.  Because of this change, I'm no longer able to sell .STUDIO files.  I'll also be removing all .STUDIO files from the sets already in my store.  This will take quite a while, though.  I'll be adding PDF files to the sets. You will still be able to use my files with Silhouette Studio, though.  You can open .DXF files with the free version, and SVGs can be opened with the Designer's Edition.  I'm planning on making a video soon that will share some tips for using DXF files with Studio.  

I also added some more digital papers to my store:

Summer Brights Digital Paper Collection

Sweet Summer Digital Paper Collection

Also, I'm going to be offering a freebie in my store every Friday.  The freebie will be available to download for free for one week, then  it will only cost 99 cents!  Sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Newsletter to get notice of the freebie every Friday, as well as coupon codes, sales, project ideas, and sneak peeks.

By the way, you can use the coupon code yippeeyay to get 20% off your purchase of $10 or more at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.  This coupon expires at midnight CST on August 17, so hurry!  It is also good for only one checkout per customer.  Go take a look around...you never know what you might find. :)

OH!!! Also...if you make a project with any of my files, be sure to post it to the PPPR Facebook Page and link Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons in the photo.  I'll be choosing one project each week to feature in my newsletter. :)  I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll have a project for you later today. :)

No More .studio Files :(

Well, it seems that I am not allowed to sell .studio files per Silhouette's new license agreement. So, I'll be starting the LONG process of removing all .studio files from my cutting file products and changing the packaging.  I'll be starting the changes in the next few days.  So, if you were wanting any of the .studio files, you only have a short time to get them.  If you have the original Silhouette Studio (not the Designer's Edition), you'll still be able to use the .dxf version of my files...they just won't have pretty colors. ;)  Of course, I'll still be selling SVGs, and I'll be adding PDFs to the sets.

Double Marvelous

If you're looking for my Stuck on U Sketches post, click HERE.

I'm BAA-ACK!  I'm so excited about the projects I have to share with you that I can hardly contain myself. YAY!!!!!  Okay, okay...here they are:

Aren't they pretty?  I'm so super excited about these because I made them almost entirely with my new papers from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Natural Love Digital Paper Collection.  I just love how they turned out!

I got the layout for this card from the Silhouette Online Store. I filled the pieces with papers from the Natural Love Floral Brocade, Flourish, and Pattern Packs.  I added a sentiment from Pink by Design's My Favorite Kind stamp set and some butterflies from the PBD Just Breathe set and lots of ink.  I popped up the sentiment label and curved the petals on the flower for some added dimension.

I used the same papers on this little box, but I switched them around a little.  Notice that the box has the same pattern as the flower on the card, it's just in a larger scale.  That's one thing I love about using these digital papers in Silhouette Studio...you can scale them in different ways and get lots of different looks from the same papers.  Plus, all of the papers in each Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Digital Paper Collection coordinate beautifully together.  So, no digging through my piles of papers to find things that match.  I just had to open a folder on my computer.  :)

If you'd like to see how I used the papers in Silhouette Studio, I made a video tutorial last week that takes you through all of the steps.  I hope you'll check it out to see just how easy it is.

Each week, I'll be spotlighting a product here and in my Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Newsletter.  I'd love it if I could have some guest designers create 1-2 projects with my files for me to use in my Newsletter.  I'd post the pics in the newsletter and on my blog, and I'd be sure to link back to your blog.  If you're interested, please e-mail me at lisanorris at prettypapergraphics dot com.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!