Happy Birthday, Heather!

It’s birthday time for a special member of the Paper Pretties team.

Today Heather, owner of Paper Pretties, is celebrating her birthday!

Happy Birthday Heather!!

There's no better way to celebrate these special occasions other than throwing a Prettie Birthday Blog Hop!!Since we can't get together to celebrate in person, the next best thing is a virtual birthday party! Right?! The hop started at Cindy Haffner’s blog so if you didn’t come from there hop back now so you don’t miss out on any of the celebrations!

I decided to use my newest stash of designer paper from Prima. It's the Jack n' Jill Collection ~ "Daisy Dreams". I LOVE this line! It's so soft and dreamy. To go with this pretty paper, I've colored Everyday Lily with my copic markers. She is SO sweet and adorable!

In case you get lost along the way, here's the complete list of the stops for this birthday blog hop!

• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jackie Rakoski
• Jana Weaver
• Jane Matsumoto  (me)
• Jennifer Greco
• Jessica George
• Pam Varnell
• Wendy Hoff
• Heather Lee-Reppen   

Thank you for joining in on the birthday celebration!

Your next stop is with Jennifer Greco!!

Enjoy the rest of the hop and be sure to make it over to Heather to wish her a happy day!

PWC124 - Prettie Color Challenge!

Hey Prettie peeps!!
It’s Wednesday and this means it’s time for another Pretties Wednesday Challenge over on the Paper Pretties Blog! This week we have another color challenge for you! We had to use the colors purple, orange & green. I don't know about you, but these colors scream Halloween so I just had to pull out one of Paper Pretties new Halloween stamps, Halloween Fairy Elle.

Come play along with us!
All you have to do is create a card/project using the above challenge and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword PWC124.

Don’t forget to include link to your card on the Paper Pretties Blog, so everyone can see it too!

You don’t have to use Paper Pretties stamps to play, but of course if you have them we would love to see you use them. One random participant will receive a Paper Pretties Stamps set … seeing the Paper Pretties Blog for more details.

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

All *NEW* from Paper Pretties!

Happy Friday, Prettie peeps!

I am SO excited for the all *NEW* Pretties Release today!!

If you are here from Jana's fabulous blog, then you are right on track.

Otherwise, you might want to hop over to the Paper Pretties Blog and start from the very beginning so that you don't miss out on anything. Heather is giving away one of each set to be release ... this will be a random draw from comments posted on all the DT's blogs.... so if you want to win a set don't forget to comment on everyone’s blog when you hop around!


Caroling Sophia

Now it's time to continue along the blog hop to see what Jennifer has designed for you!

Enjoy the rest of the blog hop!!

Pink Cat Studio RUBBER Release!!

Happy Thursday, everyone!

I hope that you are having a wonderful week!

Today, Melissa is releasing the cutest images on unmounted rubber...

aren't they adorable?!

Here are a couple of cards I made using the second set of birdies

Now hop on over to the Pink Cat Studio blog to check out what the rest of the fabulous Pink Cat Studio Design Team has come up with for this awesome release!

Black, White AND...

Hey Prettie peeps!

It's Wednesday so that means it's time for a Prettie challenge!

This week, we have a color challenge for you! Black, white, and one other color. Not too difficult to tell what my third color choice is, eh? LOL!

Come play along with us Prettie Girls!

How to Enter:

 If you would like to play along with us, all you have to do is create a card/project using the above challenge and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword PWC123.

Don’t forget to include link to your card on the Paper Pretties Blog, so everyone can see it too. You don’t have to use Paper Pretties stamps to play, but of course if you have them we would love to see you use them. One random participant will receive a Paper Pretties Stamps set … seeing the Paper Pretties Blog for more details.

Here We Come A-Caroling...

Hello my Prettie friends!!

Yesterday, we kicked off with the previews for our October release at Paper Pretties with HOLIDAY FAIRY MEG... one of my favorite Prettie fairies! Jessica and Pam showcased Meg and if you haven't already seen their beautiful projects, hop on over and take a look! We will be showing you previews  the Paper Pretties blog every day until our October release on Friday, October 15th!!

Today, I am sharing a new Sophia!!

She is adorable as always and has the prettiest long hair... like I had about 10 years ago!

Now it's time to hop over to Prettie Girl Frances and see what she has come up with for her sneak peek!

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties' Blog to find links to all the sneak peeks, then join us on Friday, October 15th for the grand release Blog Hop!!

**Reminder:  Paper Pretties has a DT call going on now, so check out all the information in this Design Team Call post to find out how you can become a Prettie Girl. 

Our Design Team call will be open until Wednesday November 24th at 5PM CST.

We welcome ALL APPLICANTS, you DO NOT need to have prior Design Team experience or publications to apply! Check it out!!

All *NEW* Christmas Release from Pink Cat Studio!

Hello everyone!

It's time to get into the holiday spirit!

Deck the halls and trim the tree...

These new digis are just as cute as can be!!

Today,October 7th, when you purchase anything from the digital or rubber stamp stores you will receive the "Birds Decorate a Tree" digital stamp for free!

It will be emailed to you separately and within 12 hours after you make your purchase.

Now hop on over to the Pink Cat Studio blog and check out all of the beautiful holiday samples that the rest of the fabulous Design Team has put together!

PWC122 - Trick or Treat!

It's the FIRST Wenesday of the month... time for another awesome sketch from Frances!

This darling Halloween fairy is "Elle".

Want to play along with us:
How to Enter: If you would like to play along with us, all you have to do is create a card/project using the above challenge and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword PWC122.
Don’t forget to include a link to your card on the Paper Pretties Blog, so everyone can see it too. You don’t have to use Paper Pretties stamps to play, but of course if you have them we would love to see you use them. One random participant will receive a Paper Pretties Stamps set … see the Paper Pretties Blog for more details.

Do You Want To Be A Prettie Girl!
Paper Pretties is looking for Design Team members. If you would like to join the team, check this post on the Paper Pretties blog for details.

Paper Pretties RELEASE DAY Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Paper Pretties Release Day Blog Hop!

If you didn't get here from Jana's blog, then please start at the very beginning with the Paper Pretties Blog, since there is a chance to win a prize with every stop you make! 10 new sets are being given away so make sure you get in on the fun!!

Today, I am proud to be hosting the release of "Thanks Teacher Sophia".

You have a chance to win her by leaving me a comment here before 5pm CST on Sunday.

Heather will announce the winners on the PP blog on Sunday night. If by chance any of the winners have already placed an order for the set that they win, they will have the choice of any other equal priced set from the store!

Now it's time to hop on over to Jennifer's blog!

Good luck, everyone!!

Don't forget to leave comments on all the blogs for your chance to win some blog candy.

PWC120 - Ribbon Mania!

Hi everyone!

Before I get started with this week's Pretties Wed. Challenge, I just wanted to thank everyone who has sent me emails and FB posts and messages about my cat, Mia. She passed away quietly this morning. It was a heartwrenching decision but I wanted to make sure she was not in any discomfort and I had promised myself at the first sign of any pain or suffering, I would let her go. I truly appreciate your prayers and messages. Thank you!

Okie dokie! It's Wednesday and you know what that means!!

Time for another  Pretties Weekly Challenge over at the Paper Pretties blog!

This week, we have a ribbon challenge for you!

You have to use 3 ribbons! Easy peasy!!

Here's my card using Story Time Sophia!

This card was inspired by this week's Cute Card Thursday Challenge 130!

Here's what you need to do for their challenge:

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 130 - A Tweet and a Flutter!
This week we want to see your cards that have a bird or butterfly on them somewhere. They can be the main feature or an embellishment...your choice.

Play along with us!

How to Enter: If you would like to play along with us, all you have to do is create a card/project using the above challenge and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword PWC120.
Don’t forget to include link to your card on the Paper Pretties Blog, so everyone can see it too. You don’t have to use Paper Pretties stamps to play, but of course if you have them we would love to see you use them. One random participant will receive a Paper Pretties Stamps set … see the Paper Pretties Blog for more details.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Friday 5AM EST 24th September, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from 7AM EST Friday 24th September.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.