Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Paper Smooches Sneak Peek–Someone Pinch Me!

NEW-DEC-2012-PS-logo-small THIRD DRAFT

Hola Stamping Friends!

Someone pinch me, please, because I think I’m living in a dream!  I’m thrilled to announce that Kim Hughes has invited me to join the Paper Smooches Stamps Design Team.  What?!!  I know, right?!  My official term begins at the end of January, but I get the privilege of sharing a sneak peek of some of the new product that will be available for sale on February 1, 2013 at www.papersmoochesstamps.com along with many retail stores around the globe.

Paper Smooches is showing off their CHA release during the entire month of January. 37 designers are participating along with the PS DT, so there will be a ton of projects to inspire you this month. Paper Smooches is known for their fun and whimsical hand-drawn stamps. They decided that it was time to broaden their product line to include DIES and wood mount stamps!

You will find a new blog link (or two) to follow every day in January at the PS BlogPaper Smooches is giving away $500 worth of product! Hidden on FIVE of the participating blogs is a prize package worth $100 each. The prizes include a variety of stamp sets, wood mounts and dies. Comment on as many blogs as you can to increase your chances to be one of the five winners.

The deadline for commenting is January 30th – winners will be announced on the PS Blog on January 31st.

Hot Spots Large Sneak Peak 1-1-13

Here’s my project featuring one of the new dies – OH MY GOODNESS!!  The image panel is a new die set called Hot Spots Large Base and Hot Spots LG Set 2 (the polka dot panel).  These dies are an amazing system to help ground those adorable PS images.  The smaller rectangle can be swapped out for one of five different graphic patterns – I’m featuring the polka dot pattern in this project.  I seriously can’t wait for you all to see more of these dies and try them out for yourself – they’ll quickly become your collection basics for sure!

 

That’s it for my GINORMOUS news today, kids!  I hope you’ll pop into the Paper Smooches Blog EVERY SINGLE DAY IN JANUARY for the chance to win and to be amazed by the incredible list of designers that Kim has gathered to share her new products with you.  I promise you’ll be blown away!  Thanks for stopping in!

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Diane said...

what a cute~cute card..and congrats on your awesome news...how fun!!

Miriam Prantner said...

What fantastic, wonderful, exciting news! Congratulations!!! So well deserved!!!

jkaymac said...

Congratulations! I adore Paper Smooches and can't wait to see what you create.

Annette Allen said...

how exciting...big congratulations...your card is awesome and DIES oh my word..how fun...can't wait to see more..

Sherry Eckblad said...

Consider yourself "pinched"! Cute card.

Sue D said...

Very cute card. Love the idea of Paper Smooches dies.

byAnnette said...

Love the colors and design!
Really Cute!

How exciting to be chosen for the PS DT!

Emily Leiphart said...

Yay, you! I am SOOO thrilled that you are joining the team, Karolyn! I love your card and what you did with the circles. I can't wait to see more of your PS creations! Happy New Year, sweet friend!

Ruth G said...

I'm blown away and blowing bubbles! Congratulations on joining the Paper Smooches DT! Your card is so very fun with the white fishes in the background (initially I just saw the fancy goldfish and fabulous sentiment) and the dotty rectangle is perfect!!! Thanks for sharing and for the heads' up about the giveaways and new products!!!

calamity jane said...

Huge Congratulations Karolyn!!! Kim's done so well and I couldn't be happier for her...and you now too!!! Hope 2013 is full of joy & all the things you seek!!!

Jessica Strider said...

Congratulations! That's awesome news. Your card is so adorable. And Paper Smooches is coming out with dies!?! That's fantastic. Can't wait to learn more. :)

Jessica said...

HUGE congrats on your exciting news! what a fabulous opportunity! LOVE your super cute card and can't wait to see all the fun new products! :)

Jackie Rockwell said...

Karolyn I'm sooo HAPPY for you, I know you'll ROCK as a DT member!!! If this card is any indication of what you'll be creating, we're all in for a BIG treat! LOVE this ADORABLE fishy card.

You really have me curious about this die set too!

Happy New Year my friend!!

Hugs,
Jackie

Karen Dunbrook said...

Big congrats..I am such a fan of Kim's Enjoy, your cards are amazing.

Tonya said...

Congeatulations!!

Your card is so cute!!

stampingbowd said...

Fabulous card! Congrats on your new DT job!!!! What fun!!!

Ashley M said...

You are so cool. :)

Lori Barnett said...

Awesome news!

Unknown said...

Congratulations on making the DT and thanks for sharing your cute card and the new dies. Can I say "YUM". Can't wait to see the full reveal. Happy New Year!

Brenda C said...

Super cute card and I can't wait to be able to get the PS dies!

Cassie_lu said...

Congrats on the great news and the card is super cute

Geri said...

A HUGE congrats Karolyn! You are SO going to rock the Paper Smooches world with your amazing talent! Can hardly wait to be inspired by your creations!

Happy New Year :)

Cathy said...

Your card is adorable....Congrats on making the PS team! Can't wait to see all the new stuff!

Tracey said...

Congrats on being chosen to be on the PS team! Love your fabulous card!!

Geri said...

Oh my goodness! Interchangeable dies! What a fabulous idea and what an amazing card! I know where I will be spending my Christmas $$$.

Houses Built of Cards said...

Congrats on joining the Paper Smooches Design Team! This card is DARLING - so it's not surprising why you got picked! Can't wait to see what you continue to make for them!!!

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

jengd said...

Very cute card- love those colors! Congrats on the DT spot!

Jen Carter said...

Congrats!! What a cute card! And such fun new dies!

Wendy ten Hove said...

That's so cool! What an original die that is! I was curious what Paper Smooches would create, because there are already so many dies around, but I've never seen a cute one like this!! Love it! And your card is really pretty, Karolyn!
Hugs, Wendy

LauraJane:) said...

FANTASTIC DIES! Looking forward to seeing more of them!

cm said...

Your card is wonderful - and what excellent news you've shared! Happy New Year! Looking forward to the creative inspiration you'll be bringing to us in the near future.

Elise C. said...

That card is so cute! Congrats on your exciting news!! :)

Samantha Mann said...

A million congrats in the dt position!!!! Your card is amazing and I'm so excited for the dies!!!

Raven said...

Love your card, so cute. Can't wait to get this die!

Unknown said...

Congratulations!! These dies are fabulous and I'm sure will create a huge sensation!! Looking forward to seeing more of your designs and work throughout 2013. Yay you!

Tracey McNeely said...

Karolyn congratulations first off! So excited to see more of your at PS. The new dies are so exciting. Fun fun fun card today!

Juilien Jiang said...

Love the card you made with the new die. Cannot wait to see all of the PS new dies!

Paula Laird said...

Congratulations!!! Totally deserved, lady!!! Love your card!

Amy Martin said...

Adorable card. This sounds like it is going to be a bunch of fun stuff to see from CHA,

Michelle L. said...

Congratulations, Karolyn! Your card is just adorable.

canadian_liner said...

So excited for you; new challenges are what keep the creativity flowing. Loved your graphic stamps for PS last year...what will this year bring??

Morag said...

Congrats on your happy news and looks like we are in for a lot of amazing new treats in January!

Suzy said...

O.M. TO THE G. these dies are going to be amazing. Thanks for sharing some sneaks!

Brooke said...

Congratulations Karolyn. Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!

SueB said...

congrats on your DT appointment and thanx for sharing the cute card to highlight one of the new dies!

Kailash said...

Congrats on your DT position. How exciting!!! Can't wait to see your amazing creations!

Jamie said...

CONGRATS!! I love your work and so happy for you:) The new dies look fabulous!

Hilde van Rijnsoever said...

Great way to start the new year! Awesome that PS is making dies! Cool card!

slbt17 said...

Happy New Year!
love your card - the new die does look like a lot of fun!
Sandra ltb

jp said...

Congratulations, Karolyn! Looking forward to being inspired by your creativity and the rest of the team's!

Loki Made It said...

i am so looking forward to kims dies! they look great!!!!

iCreateforfun said...

thank you for a chance to win.

Luv2talk said...

I love ps stamps and now I can love ps dies. yay

Luv2talk said...

I love ps stamps and now I can love ps dies. yay

Linda Beeson said...

LOVING that die, I am so excited to see all of Kim's new release. Congrats to you.

Eli said...

I love this "gill-friend" stamp...darling. I'm fairly new to PS stamps so I would be thrilled to win some.

Doni High said...

Congrats on becomming a DT member.
I can't wait to get my hands on the dies!

Deanna said...

Such a cute card! I love paper smooches! Congrats on joining the design team. I can't wait to see all the new products!

Unknown said...

Congrats on the good news. I know I just love the PS stamps and now dies.......OMG! I can hardly wait for these! Great card and thanks for sharing. Ciao :)

Unknown said...

Congrats on your good news! I just love PS stamps and now dies.....OMG! I can hardly wait for those! Great card and thanks for sharing. Ciao :)

Chark said...

How cool--congrats! I so love paper smooches stamps!

AJ said...

you are one lucky lady!! CONGRATS and happy new year!!

Sherrie said...

Cute cute cute! Gillfriend - love it.

Penny Wessenauer (d0npen) said...

Wowee kazowee! What a giveaway...love the freshness of Paper Smooches stamps; they have such a current look to them! Thanks for your generosity!!

Unknown said...

yay! so happy for you...& for PS dies & wm stamps!!!

carrie said...

Cute card .... especially like the sentiment.

Scrapp in Spare Time said...

Very exciting!!! Congratulations. Love your card.
Thanks for sharing.
Rosalie

Ravengirl said...

Congrats on your appointment to the PS team! I'm a little more than envious about that! Your card looks marvelous!!

Unknown said...

Love puns Thanks for the giveaway

Tracy Ercole said...

Congrats and very cute card!

Unknown said...

congrats on making PS DT! I love PS, and am very interested in seeing their new dies & wood mounts!

Kelly B. said...

So excited for the new dies! Yeah!

Kelly B. said...

Can't wait for the dies! Yeah!

The Paper Parade said...

Wow! Congrats on your upcoming design team position! I'm so excited about the new dies 😃

amesari88 said...

Congratulations! Paper Smooches is one of my favorite stamp companies and I'm excited to see the new things it has to offer this new year!

Moosisk said...

YAY! I am so excited for PS and the new dies. Can't wait to see more!!! Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Unknown said...

Congrats on making the team! What a fab present to start the New Year!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

So exciting and congratulations to you! What an adorable card!!! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa

Janeen said...

this card just made me smile

Lindsey said...

Congrats on your DT gig! Totally fun card.

snowbear said...

Really cute card!

Margie said...

I love your card!! And congrats on the DT spot!

Carol said...

Such a cute card!

Congrats on being selected for the PS Team.

Happy New Year!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

MsJudyC said...

Love the card and have a great 2013.

Dixie Cochran said...

Congratulations, and thanks for the sneak peek!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on joining the PS DT!!! Really cute card - those new dies are terrific paired with the goldfish!

Nina Yang said...

Congratulations on joining the team, Karolyn!!! Can't wait to see the rest of the dies! You did awesome!!! Happy New Year!

Indy's Designs said...

Congrats! Being on the DT at Paper Smooches is one of my long-term goals! Can't wait to see your creations! :)

Lisa Petrella said...

ADORABLE card! And BIG CONGRATS on your exciting news!!!! YAY!

Leanne said...

Cute card! Looking forward to more inspiration.

Joyce said...

Congrats on your big news. That card, and die, look fantastic.

Unknown said...

What a fun blog hop…and many chances to win some wonderful prizes! Thank you for your generousity!

Photo Gift Lady said...

Congratulation on being asked to join the team. I can't wait to see all of the new goodies available.
Cheryl

karenelr said...

A darling card! I cannot wait for all those dies! I hope PS creates dies for past images too! Yippee!

Lisa Lara said...

oh I just love all those bubbles at the bottom Karolyn. Congratulations on this latest adventure.

Jasmine said...

This card has such a lovely color scheme; you can't go wrong with blue and orange! The bubbles on the bottom are a nice touch.

MCH said...

Congratulations! It's great and well deserved. Thanks.

Larissa Heskett said...

OH AWESOME!! I'd LOVE TO WIN!! :) THANKS for sharing your card and for the die introduction!! I am SO. EXCITED about them!! CONGRATS on joining the team and I look forward to all of your INSPIRATION!! :). Have a Fabulous week!!

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh gorgeous card! LOVE your new dies and congrats on your DT post!

Lee said...

Awesome card! thank you and happy new year!

Erin Smetak said...

Wooo hoo!!!! That is such exciting news!
Love your card too! That die is really cool!

Karen said...

Congratulations on your super news! I love your card and can't wait to see the rest of the dies!

sweetscrappingma said...

Stopping in will check in again thanks

sweetscrappingma said...

Thanks for the chance to win. be back soon

Gabi MeWi said...

Adorable card and a gorgeous die...

Terri Trotter Earley said...

That is wonderful!

Terri E.

Weenie Thomas said...

Love the colours on the card and what a clever use of the polka dot die

Margie said...

Congratulations! Love your card!

Lousette said...

Wow. That is fabulous news. Congrats on joining the team and so excited Kim is now doing dies as well. I cannot wait to see what is in store this month.

Betty said...

Cute card...love the colors! Congrats and Blessed 2013!!

Barb said...

Love the card!!!

Julie Odil said...

What a great card! Congrats on the big news! What a fantastic DT to be a part of!

Daniele said...

Love the new dies and your interpretation.

Daniele said...

Love the new dies and your interpretation with them. Bravo!

Gabby said...

CONGRATS on becoming an "official" PS DT member! Yah-hoo! I love the cards you create using PS stamps! The new "bubbles" die looks like a "must have!" Looking forward to seeing all the new CHA products and your fab projects to come. :)

Theresa said...

LOVE the polka dot rectangle! This looks like an awesome die!!!!

MomaloB said...

So many comments, I can't imagine that I will be picked, but want to offer my congratulations from an old gal who is just learning the die world. MomaloB4@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Congratulations!!

Renee V said...

Beautiful card and huge Congrats!!!! Looking forward to seeing all of your work with PS :)

Mary-Anne V said...

congrats you so deserve this position as DT member of paper smooches. I love your work!

Sandi said...

Your card is adorable, and I can't wait to see how these dies work!!

Jessica Yoder said...

Wow! I can't wait until these come out. How fun

Maureen said...

Great card! I'm intrigued by these new dies - can't wait to see more!!

Jane White said...

I LOVE that triangle with polka dots! I'm glad you designed it!

Dana said...

Oh so cute card!! Congrats!!!

Angela said...

Love the card. Congrats on joining the PS team!

kksb said...

Super duper cute!

Flo said...

Congratulations. Your card is very cute.

Pam said...

Super cute card! Congrats on your fabulous news.

Unknown said...

Beautiful work!!!!

Kathy S said...

Woohoo - my hat's in.

lostinpaper said...

Congrats to you! You will be AMAZING (as always)!

Diana Evensen said...

Congratulations on being selected! I can't wait to see more of those new die cuts.

Leezer said...

what fantastic news and that is great about expanding the horizons and I am very intrigued about seeing the new dies! Can't wait.

Sharon said...

Huge Congratulations! Your card is absolutely awesome, can't wait to see what else you create for us!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Congrats to you! Love the new die and your card is lovely!

Helen L said...

Congrats!!! I love that background die and the circles in it: looks so fun!!

mandalj said...

Fabulous card! Can't wait to see how that die set works!

walchowDesign said...

Congrats on your great news and such a nice way to start off with the 2013!

Lovely card and love the new die too!

rhoffer said...

What fun news!
I'm off on another blog hop--the laundry can wait right?

Karons Krafty Korner said...

Congratulations on your new position - wow! Looking forward to seeing what you create.

Marie said...

Awesome card, and looks like wonderfully versatily dies =) TFS!

twinsand2boys said...

I absolutely love how you used the die!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH MY! You are sooooo amazing and deserve to join the PS team!!! Congrats!

LOVE this card--I cannot wait to get those dies!! FAB!

maria f. said...

Congrats! And, CUTE card. Cool die.

Angie Tieman said...

Congratulations, Karolyn!! So happy for you! Your card is awesome, and I can't wait to see your future Paper Smooches work!!

Amy Kolling said...

HUGE Congrats Karolyn!!! You are going to be awesome on this team!

Lee Anne said...

That is a fun looking die and I love how you used it with the fish!

Jayne said...

Paper Smooches stamps have been growing on me. I really love this little fishy and what you did with it. So cute.

Poorvi said...

Congrats Karolyn! I love your card...these dots are so fun :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! You are truly talented and will be an amazing addition to the team! I'm looking forward to a chance to win the giveaway! This would come in handy for our Military Program for Children of Soldiers...We live 4 hours away from our nearest base, so we volunteers assist families in making things easier while all of our husbands are serving. I can always use extra supplies for the kids treat bags, decorations and cards for their parties or cards that we make for their deployed parent! Thanks again and CONGRATS! Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Karolyn! You are so deserving of these honors! :-) I'm looking forward to a chance to win the giveaway! This would come in handy for our Military Program for Children of Soldiers...We live 4 hours away from our nearest base, so we volunteers assist families in making things easier while all of our husbands are serving. I can always use extra supplies for the kids treat bags, decorations and cards for their parties or cards that we make for their deployed parent! Thanks again and CONGRATS! Happy New Year!

Message Keeper said...

Cute card! I cannot wait to see what other graphic pattern it has to offer!

omyn said...

The dies are Fan"fishy"tastic!!

andie smith. said...

congrats on your addition onto PS! very fun! i can't wait to see more of this die...i'm definitely intrigued! :)

Marisa said...

Love how you used the circles to create the water :) Great card and congrats on the DT :)

Janelle Stollfus said...

Congratulations Karolyn! It's no surprise to see you join in on this awesome team. I think i *get* this new die set and wow what a cool idea.

Cynthia Clark said...

Congrats. What a fun giveaway. Good luck everyone!

Loki Made It said...

i ma loving the dies that are jsut great! cannot wait to get them and play!

Laurie Chilton said...

Hi Karolyn this is my first time to your blog and your work is just beautiful! I agree this paper crafting hobby of ours is true therapy. Congratulations on your being asked to be on the PS DT. I will be anxious to see all of your future creations. Best wishes to you.... :)

Janet's Joy said...

Adorable card! What a cool die!!

LaurieJ said...

First of all, congratulations!! Second, I adore your card. Love the polka dots - can't wait to see these dies in a full reveal.

cuecards said...

Congrats on joining the design team! Exciting news!! Love the adorable card, too!

cuecards said...

Congratulations on joining the design team! Such exciting news!! Love your card, too!! That new die looks great!!

Nancy S said...

What a cute card! I am going to love the new releases from Paper Smooches, I just know it! Congrats on your big news.

Susan T said...

Congratulations. This is fabulous news!!! So exciting. Here's to the best 2013!

Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

Oh how I love Paper Smooches images and now they've got these great dies to go along with it! How exciting. Your card is super cute. I love the layout. Super creative. Thanks for sharing.

bzyPTmom said...

Congrats for making the PS team! Love your card--and a dot die--how cool!

Crystal said...

Congrats on joining the team! And that polka dot die is too clever - love it! Thanks for inspiring.

scrappykate said...

Congrats on joining the Paper Smooches design team! Can't wait to get my hands on that great-looking die. I love the possibilities it presents.

mtscrapgal said...

Congrats Karolyn for making the Paper Smooches team.I look forward to seeing your cards.I'm excited that dies will be part of PS shop now. Thanks for the cute card.

jj said...

That goldfish is adorable. Can't wait to see all the new PS stuff. Karolyn you have really peaked my interest.

connie said...

Love that panel die and that fish! Cute card.

Terri (blindstamper) said...

I LOVE your card! And I am such a sucker for dies!

Deeps said...

Your card is so cute. Very nice.

Betty Sue said...

Your "fishy" card is precious! Love the polka dot die used and the fish!

irishgalkelly said...

Big congrats to you Karolyn! Your card is beautiful with the soft use of color an excellent design. I love it!

Lee said...

Huuuuuuuuge congrats!!!! How awesome and so deserved!!! You totally ROCK even though I'm terrible at keeping up with my friends.....I hope you know how truly happy I am for you!!!! And what a cute card...I love that sentiment!!!! HUGS!!!!

rhoffer said...

How cute--I can't wait to see all the new Paper Smooches products!

Diane said...

Congratulations! Love your card and can't wait to see your future projects.

Marlene (cards4u) said...

Congrats - fun card!

Stephanie said...

Oh my word, what a cute card! I love the dots and that sentiment!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! And I love the cute card you created! Thanks for the awesome chance to win! :)

Mateja M said...

Very cute fishy :) I love PS stamps, they are just adorable.

Cheri said...

So happy to hear they will be carrying dies - you can never have too many of them!

aaga said...

Love the smaller fish in the background. I LOVE PS!

Erika said...

I love your whimsical card and congrats to you. I can hardly wait to see all of the new Paper Smooches goodies coming up!

bryansgyrl said...

Ohhhh, I love the texture it adds! Congrats on making the team, you deserve it!

Sue said...

Love your card - esp the die and how you used it.
Can't wait to see what else PS releases.

lynda said...

I bought a die cutter with my Christmas $. The introduction of the PS dies w/ stamps is perfect timing for me!

donna mikasa said...

Congratulations, Karolyn! Thanks for sharing awesome peeks of the new PS goodies!

Karen Schroeder said...

Congratulations!! I love your card1 The new Hot Spots dies would be great for so many projects!!

Amy Kolling said...

ADorable card using the new die!!! Congrats to you Karolyn!!

Summer Braxton said...

Did you color each dot or is it paper cut from the die? Super cute!

Debbie G said...

Love the card and the die.

Kathy said...

This is an adorable card. Thanks for sharing your talent...and some great new PS goodies!

Christiana said...

Congrats for making the team! That's awesome! And those PS dies are ingenious!

Pegg S said...

Congratulations! I love your style and can't wait to see all of your work with Paper Smooches!

zehra said...

i am already liking it, wow, so cool a die.

Pamela said...

The little dots are adorable!

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