A Sale, New Files, a Freebie, and Some Changes

Well, hello there! Long time, no see, huh? I had a wonderful, restful break, and I was really able to do some thinking and soul searching. After a lot of thought, I've decided to do things here a PPPR a little differently from now on. Before I tell you about the changes, I'd like to share the reason I'm changing things up. So, here it goes...I'm going to be real with you, right now.

When I started designing cutting files, it was a complete career change for me. I went from teaching elementary school full time and going to graduate school to staying home and figuring out how to turn my drawings into cutting files (because of a family move and change in our situation). I was passionate about paper crafting, and I loved every minute that I was designing. It really was a dream come true.

Fast forward to now...almost 5 years later...and my dreams have changed a bit. I still love to draw and create art, and my heart and interests have really started to shift. I'm super excited right now because I'm learning new ways to draw and I'm using those drawings to create acrylic, watercolor, and digital paintings and illustrations. I'm taking classes and absolutely loving every minute of it. I'd love to turn this new passion into something more...I'm just not quite sure what that means, just yet. So, I'm sure you can imagine that a lot of my time has been taken up by these new interests. It's really all I can think about...which is a really exciting thing, especially since I've been struggling over the past couple of years with bouts of something pretty close to depression. I just wasn't myself...I was withering away. But, now I'm back, and feeling fresh and happy and excited again. So, I have to follow my heart on this one and really invest my time in these new interests. That's really best for everyone...my family, my friends, and, of course, me.

So, here's how things are going to change. I still want to create SVGs, but I also want to have plenty of time to learn and practice my new passion. So, I will no longer be offering freebies every Friday. I know. :(  But, I will be offering Flash Freebies occasionally...I'm hoping at least once or twice a month. No promises on that timeline, but that is my plan. I'll also be adding other files to my store...just not as many as before. My awesome Design Team has decided to stick with me, so they will be sharing projects with you...just not everyday, like before. And, we won't be having regular challenges and blog hops. We might do one now and again, just for fun, bun not on a scheduled basis. So, that's it...I hope you understand. I feel that all of us have had times when we find a new passion and just can't stop thinking about it...so much so that it turns into new goals and dreams. So I hope you're with me in thinking that I should go for it.

So, today, I have a couple of new files for you. You can click on the photos to see these in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Store. Oh, and the Gumball Machine is FREE through next Thursday night.

Oh, and I can't forget the best part! There's a sale going on over at PPPR! You can save 30% off your entire purchase! No coupon needed...you'll see the discount in your cart.

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

Friday Freebie and a SALE!!!!

TGIF, everyone! I hope you're having a fantastic Friday! I've been working on some fun new files for you, but they aren't quite ready, yet. But, I do have something EXCITING for you!!! YAY!!!

And here's this week's FRIDAY FREEBIE. This file will be available as a free download for one week, then it will be moved to the 99 Cent Downloads section of the store.  This freebie includes SVG., DXF, .JPG, and .PNG files. YAY! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Be sure to come back this weekend for some awesome PPPR inspiration. Oh, and don't forget to go shopping and SAVE!!!

Guest Designer ~ Elly Habets plus a SALE, New Files, and a Freebie

This week's Guest Designer, Elly Habets from Digi Designs by Elly Mae, is sharing some really marvelous stuff with you! She created not 1, not 2, not 3, but FOUR creations to share with you! 

Elly used a few awesome PPPR Files: Pumpkin Spice Latte Cutting Files, Cowboy Cactus Cutting Files and Get Well Cutting Files

Take a look at them! They're wonderful! 

I also have some fun winter cuties for you this week:

I wanted to be sure you saw this week's FRIDAY FREEBIE. This file will be available as a free download for one week, then it will be moved to the 99 Cent Downloads section of the store.  This freebie includes SVG., DXF, .JPG, and .PNG files. YAY!

Oh, and don't forget to join us for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Happy Holidays Blog Hop tomorrow. Adorable projects, a prize, and a sweet freebie...what more could you want?

I know what else you might want! How about a SALE! Who wants to wait until Black Friday for awesome savings. You can find out the details for the sale below:

Thank you so much for stopping by today! We'll see you back here tomorrow.

SALE SALE SALE!!! and a FREEBIE

TGIF, everyone! I've spent my week at some training that I need for a job that my husband has to start soon. Yes, I had to take training for HIS job. Isn't that fun (and weird)? That's how military life goes some times, I guess. Anyway....I've only had a minute here and there at my computer all week, so I didn't get much designing done. I do have a freebie for you, of course, and I also have a SALE for you! YAY!!! Here's the info:

I'd also like to invite all of you to participate in our current challenge. This time, the theme is Anything Goes. How easy is that? Just link up any project you create using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files, and you could win a $20 Gift Certificate to the PPPR store! WOW! You can find out all of the details about the challenge HERE.

Before I get to this week's freebie, I also want to let you know that I'm having a Design Team Call right now. I have a couple of spots opening up on the PPPR DT, and I'd love for you to apply.  Design Team members are crafters who help showcase cutting files, clipart, and digital papers from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. If you are interested in applying or would just like to check out the details, read this POST on the PPPR Blog. 

There's also a new FRIDAY FREEBIE in the store. This file will be available as a free download for one week, then it will be moved to the 99 Cent Downloads section of the store.  This freebie includes SVG., DXF, .JPG, and .PNG files. YAY!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Be sure to come back soon for more PPPR inspiration! :)

Guest Designer ~ Christi Stapay plus a SALE, New Files, and a FREEBIE!

TGIF, everyone! I hope you're all having a fabulous Friday, and that my US friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving! This week we have Christi Stapay Guest Designing for us! You can find her over on her website Tidbits of Texas! She has a little bit of all things crafty to share with you there! Check it out!

She created little gift bags to pass out to her guests this Thanksgiving!

She used PPPR Fall Borders, PPPR Thankful Titles and PPPR Oval Window Treat Bag files to create these very sweet treats for her Thanksgiving Day guests! Thanks so much Christi for your great share!!

This was a short designing week for me because of the holiday, but I got a couple of fun little files done for you guys. So, here's what's new in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Store. 

  

Fluffy Llama Cutting Files

Sweet Snowman Cutting Files

Before I show you this week's freebie, I want to let you know that there is a SALE going on in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Store this weekend through Cyber Monday. Here are all of the details (click the photo to see it larger):

Finally, there's a new FRIDAY FREEBIE in the store. This file will be available as a free download for one week, then it will be moved to the 99 Cent Downloads section of the store.  This freebie includes SVG., DXF, .JPG, and .PNG files. YAY!  

Thank you all so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Don't forget to stop back by for daily PPPR inspiration. :)

Guest Designer ~ Debbie Wilson plus New Files, a Freebie, and a SALE!!!

Our Guest Designer, Debbie Wilson is bringing some adorable stuff to the table this week! You can find Debbie over at her blog DD's Crafts, her blog is full of great stuff! You need to give it a read.

She created these totally cute baby inspired projects. She used Baby Shower Cutting Files available in the PPPR store. These projects are chock full of wonderful details! Look at this card:

This tag is adorable, too! Look:

I have some cute little monster files for you this week. Here's what's new in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Store. 

Little Blue Monster 1 Cutting Files

Little Green Monster 1 Cutting Files

Little Orange Monster 1 Cutting Files

Little Pink Monster 1 Cutting Files

Little Purple Monster 1 Cutting Files

Little Monsters 1 Cutting Files (Bundle of all of the above images)

Oh, and I think it's about time to have a little SALE! YAY!!!! You will save 20% off your entire purchase now through Oct. 1. So, start making your list and get to shoppin'! :)

Before I show you this week's freebie, I want to invite you to take part in our Fun with Puns Challenge that is going on right now. Just create a project that shows a pun or play on words using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. Then, link up a photo of your project HERE for a chance to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate to the PPPR store. You can find out all of the details about the challenge HERE.

Finally, there's a new FRIDAY FREEBIE in the store. This file will be available as a free download for one week, then it will be moved to the 99 Cent Downloads section of the store.  This freebie includes SVG., DXF, .JPG, and .PNG files. YAY!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to come back this weekend for more PPPR inspiration. :)

Guest Designer ~ Debbie Fisher, Veggie-Tastic New Files (on sale) and a FREEBIE!

Friday, oh Friday, how I've missed you!!! I will try to soak up every single drop of this weekend!

Our Guest Designer this week is Debbie Fisher, and she is bringing you a few fun little gift ideas! She created some simply wonderful little trinkets to either give right away or to keep on hand in case something pops up! 

You can find Debbie over at her blog The Paper Garden! She is quite crafty and you'll find tons of thoughtful ideas and great tips!

Take a look at how Debbie uses the K-Cup Treat Cutting Files and the Purse Gift Card Holder Cutting Files:

How cute did this turn out?

This K-Cup gift is such a cute little treat!

So adorable!

Thank you, Debbie, for creating such pretty treats for us this week!

Okay...now for this week's new files. I have a veggie-tastic new set for you this week. I hope these silly Little Veggies will brighten your day (while making you feel extra healthy). You can click on the link under the photo to see this set in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Store. Oh, and you can save over 20% on this set if you purchase it this weekend. The set will go back to being regular price on Monday.

Little Veggies Cutting Files

I also want to invite you all to play along with this month's Hot Challenge. The project can be anything that has to do with HOT! It can be summer themed, but it doesn't have to be...as long as it reminds us of something HOT and uses PPPR files. You could win a $20 Gift Certificate to the PPPR store, so why not create a project and link up a photo of it. You can find all of the details about the challenge HERE.

Finally, there's a new FRIDAY FREEBIE in the store. This file will be available as a free download for one week, then it will be moved to the 99 Cent Downloads section of the store.  This freebie includes SVG., DXF, .JPG, and .PNG files. YAY!  

Playing in the Waves Title Cutting Files

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Come back tomorrow for some more fun PPPR inspiration