New Arrival

It's Nanné here today to share a layout I created for my daughters friend who just had a baby boy a few months back..

Here's what I created:

Lots of fun baby themed goodies :D

How about some close ups and details:

This cute little baby, the box of wipes, baby powder, diapers and safety pins can be found in the "changing Time" cutting file.  I also used one of the bon bon holders from the "Valentines Sweets" cutting file to create the bed for the baby :)

The title I created using some free fonts I have in my font stash, I embellished it with some safety pins and hearts.. The hearts are from the "Valentines Sweets" cutting file..

I thought the layout could use some trim, so used the circle border from the "Borders 1" cutting file.

I wanted to add a few toys to this layout and the sail boat from the "Sail Away" cutting file was perfect :)  I added a few flourish swirls and those are in the "Flourish 2" cutting file.

The photo mats I created, well I used the Stamp edge label from the "Layered Labels 3" cutting file.

Love love love this cute little stork holding the baby.. He can be found in the "stork and baby" cutting file.

and what's a baby layout with out a teddy bear and a onesie..LOL

The teddy bear is in the "Santa's Helpers" cutting file and the onesie can be found in the "Changing time" cutting file..  I also wanted to use a hanger, I found one in the "Mommy to be" cutting file. I then used my knife tool in the SIL software to remove the hanger from the clothing. 

and that explains how I was able to create this cute little baby layout :)

Thanks for stopping by today..

till next time..

hugs

Nanné

XOXO

Happy Monday, Nicole here today.    Hope you had a great weekend and were able to have a bit of "crafty time".  Big thanks to those of you who hopped along with the PPPR design team this weekend!!  I have a Valentine's Day card to share with you today -



My card is sized to fit a No. 9 style envelope (business envelope).  I used a file from the "Cupid Cutting Files" set for the XOXO.  I embossed the hearts with my cuddlebug, added some enamel dots and did some pen stitching with my white gel pen.  

Don't forget to link up your projects with our new challenge "Made With Love" - in fact, I am linking up this card!!  For more info on the challenge and to link up your project, please visit HERE.  

Thanks for stopping by today!!  Feel free to visit my BLOG for more details on my card.

Drink up...

Happy New Year…It's Tina from Tina Time sharing a PPPR file with you today!!

January is always a great month to start making goals or changing up our routines!    Sometimes, I struggle with drinking water everyday…or at least enough water throughout the day.  The recommended goal should be to drink half of your body weight- in ounces-  How many of you do that now?  I know I haven't in a very long time!

So to get the ball rolling, I challenged a few girls at work to drink more H2O and I thought this would be a really cute way to start the challenge…

I used the PPPR file Bottle Bag 2  which was perfect as it had a little pocket so that I could put a little packet of Crystal Light in the front.  It fit perfectly over a bottle of water, but it fits over any bottled beverage… :)

I embossed it using a "waves" folder… which I thought looked a little like water, but it looks more decorative than water... and that's the idea..

Very easy to make and I loved the way they turned out!!  Make a goal for yourself to drink more water this year… you'll feel better and your skin will love you for it!!

Thanks for stopping by…

PPPR Made with Love Blog Hop

Woo HOO! It's time for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Made with Love Blog Hop. My amazing Design Team and I are sharing all sorts of  PPPR projects that were Made with LOVE. We have a prize up for grabs and a little freebie just for you guys. We'll also be kicking off our next challenge. So, be sure to check out each and every project along the way today...you don't want to miss a THING!

For my project, I just HAD to use the new Safari Love 2 Cutting Files set. Here's what I created:

I got this sweet little ostrich and the sentiment from the Safari Love 2 set. Here's what the set looks like:

And, in case you haven't seen it, this set goes along perfectly with the Safari Love Cutting Files set that I created a couple of years ago:

I decided to print and cut the little ostrich and sentiment, and I added them to a card base I created using the Layered Labels 3 Cutting Files set:

Then, I simply added some fluid chalk ink to the edges of some of the pieces and popped on a few enamel dots, and my card was all done. I love the way it turned out!

Oh, and, before I forget, I have a little hop freebie for you. This little Flamingos in Love set will be available for FREE today, Saturday, January 10, 2015, and tomorrow, Sunday, January 11, 2015. Then, it will be available to purchase in the PPPR store.

This hop also kicks off our new Made with Love Challenge. Link up your project you create using PPPR files that is Made with Love for a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. Anything love themed, Valentine's Day themed, or simply made with love will work. You can link up and read all of the guidelines HERE:

Okay, now how about some BLOG CANDY????

One lucky hopper will win a $15 Gift Certificate to PPPR!  Here's what you need to do for a chance to win a chance to go shopping for FREE:

1.  Be a follower of EVERY BLOG in our little hop.  There are just 12 of us, so that shouldn't be too hard.  You won't be sorry...I'm super lucky to have such talented ladies on my Design Team.

AND

2.  Leave a comment at EACH blog along the hop.  Be sure to let us know you are a follower and leave us a way to get in touch with you.

That's all you have to do.  If you would like EXTRA entries, you can also do one or more of the following:

3.  Like the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Facebook Page.  Leave me a separate comment on this blog telling me you did.  

4.  Sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter and leave a comment on this blog telling me you did.  You'll get a weekly e-mail telling you about new files, sales, events, and freebies. 

I will randomly choose a winner of the hop candy on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Your next stop on the hop is Melisa.

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Melisa ~ http://www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Ruth ~ http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Tina ~ http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer ~ Faith Wallace plus New File and FREEBIE Friday

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons loves to feature Guest Designers! Some of our Guest Designers return again and again because we love them and they love us! Faith Wallace from The Crafting Professor is one of those designers, and she creates great stuff whenever she shares with you! This Friday is no exception. Check out these adorable cards she created using Farm Critters Cutting Files and Sea Life Cutting Files!

Look at this moo-tif-ul card! 

Guest Designers NEEDED! I spotlight a product every Friday on this blog and in the PPPR weekly newsletter.  I'd love to spotlight my wonderful customers' projects, too!  If you're interested in making 1-2 projects for one of my Product Spotlights, please e-mail our Guest Designer Coordinator, Shannon,  at guestdesigner@prettypapergraphics.com. I'd show your project(s) here on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and in the newsletter, and I'd be sure to link back to your site.  I've had some really talented crafters help me out, and I'd love to add you to the list. :) 

Okay...now for a new set. This week, I finally got a set done that I've been wanting to work on for a long time. I created some more little Safari Animals to go with the Safari Love set that I created a couple of years ago. This set will be ON SALE through the weekend. Here's what's new in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Store. 

Safari Love 2 Cutting Files

Before I show you this week's freebie, I want to invite you to stop by the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blog this Saturday for our Made with Love Blog Hop. We'll be sharing all sorts of cute projects that we created with love using PPPR files. There will be a fun hop freebie and a Gift Certificate up for grabs. YAY! We hope you can stop by!

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!  

Christmas Challenge Winners

I have the winners from the Christmas Challenge. YAY!

We usually have a Top 3, but this time we actually have a Top 4 this time. Here they are, in no particular order.

Barb Orvis ~ BugBites 

 Jeanne Siegel ~ Jeanne's Paper Crafts

Emily K. ~ Creations of an Army Wife

Kristal Youngblood ~ Facebook Group Entry

YAY! Congratulations, ladies! Be sure to grab the Top 3 image to display on your blog or Facebook page.

Okay, here's the randomly chosen winner of the $20.00 Gift Certificate:

It's Kristal Youngblood!!! Congratulations! Email me at lisanorris at prettypapergraphics dot com to claim your prize, Kristal. :)

❤{Pre-Made With Love}❤

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Pre-Made as in made before Valentine's Day....Pre-Made as in a PREVIEW of what's in store for you this weekend at PPPR! 

There's a super fun blog hop coming up featuring -- you guessed it, projects Made With Love! THIS SATURDAY! Be there! 

❤

Here's a little pre-celebratory share for you using Honeycomb Heart Card Cutting Files and Valentine Sweets Cutting Files. I created five cards...because I may or may not have gotten a Silhouette for Christmas and now want to *CUT ALL THE THINGS!* 

Check out all the ways, which are only a few of the possibilities, I used these files.  

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I can't wait to use more files and create more LOVE-ly goodness for this weekend! 

Thanks for letting me share with you! 

❤, Shannon