Paper Makeup Stamps: September 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Another Thursday Showoff and another winner!

Happy Friday-eve! Last weeks Makeup 4 the Weekend Challenge was an inspiration challenge from Christi Snow. Look at the awesome Fall cards... just gets me in the mood for some Hot Apple Cider or Hot Buttered Rum!

This week's winner is Jan Farnworth! Congrats Jan, you get to chose an image from PMS. Just email Katie at Katie@papermakeup.com and let her know which image you'd like. Come back tomorrow with another Makeup 4 the Weekend challenge... get those creative juices flowing!! If you use PMS images (as your focal image) you can win free rubber too! TTFN, have a fabulous day!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Makeup Artist Spotlight

This week we are Spotlighting Makeup Artist Dawn Barrett (Everything Under the Sun). If you've not surfed Dawn's blog you really should, in addition to her papercrafting, she has some great sewing projects on there that her and her kids have done!

This is Dawns favorite of her PMS creations. Here is what Dawn had to say about her favorite card, "I have attached an early PMS card...created when the company was just getting off the ground. I really like this card b/c of the rustic/vintage style and still have it in my stash. I think it's a novel look for these fairies, who tend to be sparkly. Plus, this card shows how far PMS has come! This sentiment is a rub-on. The flowers are an SU set, but that was before PMS had flowers! And now, I have a large selection of sentiments and background stamps produced by the Paper Makeup Company. Kudos to Katie for growing such a successful company!"

So I went searching for MY favorite on Dawn's blog. I tried finding an older card that was my fav, but this one just kept tugging at me. Dawn made this for one of the recent Makeup 4 the Weekend Challenges. I love the way Moody for Showers is colored (very signature "Dawn"), but the way she did those clouds along with the image... when I saw this for the challenge I was just speechless!

Dawn is another DTer that I've been lucky enough to be on the team with since the beginning, I just love her stories about the kids and hearing about her sering contests with her family. Read below to get to know Dawn a little better yourself. When you're done, you can leave her a comment here or better yet, hop on over to her blog and leave her some love there.

1. When did you get started stamping? I started stamping nearly 6 years ago after receiving some supplies from my deceased grandmother's craft closet. After a few days on Splitcoast, I realized that i needed a whole lot more!

2. Tell me 5 songs or artists on your iPod right now. I have a new mp3 player...still in the packaging. I prefer to listen to the radio...loudly. haha. My music selections run the gammet. From classic rock to today's dance hits. It all depends on my mood and who else is singing along with me!

3. All Stylists have a go to accessory or tool... what's yours? I use my heat tool (which also came from my grandmother's craft closet) all the time...every day...non-stop. I watercolor most of my images and the embossing keeps the lines clean and strong.

4. What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? It would have to be chocolate chip cookie dough.

5. Where do you find inspiration? I'm inspired by who I stamp for. I think my cards/projects turn out much better when I have a specific person, or purpose, in mind.

6. Do you have a favorite technique or style? It would have to be watercoloring. You can get any range of colors and shades by mixing colors.

7. What is your favorite color palette? I don't have a favorite palette. I go with colors that match the image and the season!

8. When your 'mojo' takes a spa day without you, what gets your creative juices flowing again? I take a couple of days off without thinking about stamping. Then, I make a "just for fun card" using a set of "oldies but goodie" stamp set.

9. When you aren't stamping, what do you like to do? This summer..,.lounging around the pool. But during the school year, I am volunteering at church and school, coaching soccer, leading a Girl Scout troop, etc, etc. But lately, I have gone back to reading...which was my favorite thing to do as a youth.

10. Tell us something, not stamping related, about you... I recently painted my kitchen in a lovely pear color. By the time Christmas arrives, I hope to have repainted most of the house! (We'll see how that fits into my already filled schedule. hehe)

That's all I've got for you today! You can visit Dawn on her blog, Everything Under the Sun.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Paper Makeup Artist Fashion Show!

Holy Heck! It's the end of the month already! That means soon we will have sneak peeks of the October Release!

But not yet! For now... we have a Paper Makeup Artist Fashion show for you!

This show, we're trying something a little different and using a smilebox.

Feel free to leave your feedback on the new form of the show in the comments!

Enjoy the show!!!

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Makeup 4 the Weekend #43

Hiya peeps!! Happy Friday and welcome to another Makeup 4 the Weekend challenge!! This week Christi Snow is challenging us with this gorgeous inspiration pic....

*sigh* I just love fall don't you? Pumpkins, football, and...

Moody for Fall!! LOL!! You can find all the details about my eye candy on my blog.

Now check out how Christi was inspired...

Isn't it gorgeous? That dp is amazing and I love how she framed the sentiment. Wonderful job Christi!!

Now get more inspiration from more of the Makeup Artists:

Dawn B

Katie

Now how would you like to win a single stamp of your choice? Here's all you have to do:

1. Participate in the challenge
2. Use PMS images (stamped or digi)

Easy right?!! Link up your creation by midnight on Wednesday to be included in the Thursday Showoff and to be in the drawing for some free rubbah. While you don't have to use Paper Makeup Stamps to play in the challenge, you do need to use them to be entered in the drawing. Don't forget to mention the challenge in your post, and when you upload to SCS/PCP use the keyword M4TW43 so we can see your creations there as well. Also, be sure your link is directly to your challenge card to make it easier on those of us who love to comment. :)

Thanks for playing along! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Thursday Showoff

Hey yall! Happy Friday-eve! Last week Ginger gave us an awesome sketch to play with... check these out!

Make sure you tune in tomorrow cause Christi is going to have another awesome challenge for ya! And now to give away some free rubbah... random.org chose #7, Donna Rinckel! Here's Donna's fabulous card...

Donna email Katie at Katie@papermakeup.com for your free image. Want a great challenge? Play Makeup 4 the Weekend! Want some free rubbah? Just use PMS images... easy as pie! Thanks to everyone that played, all of your entries were wonderful!!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Card Kit Review

Today Senior Artists Tangii Crain and Lisa Kind are reviewing our most recent card kit... Arelia's World of Make Believe which you can purchase HERE.

Here are some samples of what they've done with the kit for today...

These kits are selling fast and once they are gone they are gone for good! With just about 15 kits left... you might want to order yours while they are still available!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Paper Makeup Stamps and Quixotic Paperie blog Hop!

Today, some of the biggest fans of Paper Makeup Stamps are teaming up for an awesome blog hop that is set to get your juices flowing!

So who are these fans? Well, it's the Paper Makeup Artists teaming up with the Quixotic Paperie Design Team. Quixotic Paperie is an online retailer in the UK and they are the ONLY online UK provider of PMS stamps. For our friends over the pond, this is a great resource for your to order your favorite PMS stamps faster and at a cheaper shipping rate. Elaine, owner of Quixotic Paperie gets all the new releases and stocks many of the previously released stamps as well.

So, no matter what side of the pond you may be on, or where you like to get your PMS goodies...

sit down and get ready to be inspired!!!

Below is the list of all the participants in our hop! We hope you enjoy!!!

The Quixotic Paperie Team

The Paper Makeup Artists

Have a wonderful Hop!!!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

September Guest Designer Spotlight

This month's Guest Designer is Alex Lundgren.

Alex has been coming to the PMS Release Parties for as long as I can remember and she absolutely cracks me up! Not only does she add to the atmosphere of the party but she's just chatty with everyone!

1. When did you get started in stamping?
I first started when friend invited me to a D.O.T.S. home party. Yes, I am THAT old, LOL. I got away from it for a bit while I was very focused on scrapbooking, then realized they could work together! What a thought!

2. All Stylists have a go to accessory or tool... what's yours?
My mini cutter. I know that doesn't sound very exciting or inspiring, but I find it impossible to cut smaller pieces or trim close to images with my regular 12 in. trimmer. I use my mini cutter on EVERYTHING I make.

3. Where do you find inspiration?
I love to look at people's blogs and just see what everyone is making. I have a card gallery as my home page so every time I get on the computer I see something amazing and inspiring.

4. What drew you to PMS?
THE FAIRIES! I fell in love with the fairies when PMS first opened their doors. Now I am hooked, completely and just adore the Moodies too.

5. What is your favorite color palette?
I am not sure I have a favorite color to work with, but my favorite color is purple. It doesn't often work for decorating my home or scrapbook pages since I am the mom of two boys. However, I can work it into a lot of cards. My second favorite would be BLING!

6. When you aren't stamping, what do you like to do?
Not stamping? When am I not stamping? I enjoy watching TV and movies. I grew up with my parents owning a video rental store and went on to work in a couple of others. I am a movie buff. I don't have much time to watch them anymore, but still love a good one.

7. Tell us something, not stamping related, about you...
I have a box a friend made for me that can't be gotten into without totally destroying it. I drop money in it whenever I can, even a quarter at a time, to save for a trip to the Greek Isles. That is my dream trip and one day I WILL be there!

Alex has such a clean style about her cards that it really puts the focus on the image (which she styles beautifully everytime!). I hope you've enjoyed Alex's creations this month as much as we have. Make sure you head over to her blog Paper and String to see more of Alex's creations and leave her some love while you are there. Before you go, we'd like to share a few of Alex's PMS cards with you...

Friday, September 17, 2010

Makeup 4 the Weekend #42

Hey guys!! Happy Friday and welcome to another Makeup 4 the Weekend challenge!! This week we've got Ginger Schwerin challenging us with not one but TWO sketches!! The first sketch is for all of you card makers out there...

I've had an insane week and didn't get a chance to get my sample done in time but stay tuned! LOL So, today is all about Ginger...

Isn't this precious?!! Ginger used the newest makeup kit: Arelia's World of Make Believe. I love how she added the pearls on the bottom. So precious!!

Now for the sketch for all the scrapbookers!!!!

Not much of a difference but check out what Ginger did with it....

I love everything about this layout don't you?! The colors are gorgeous and those pictures are so sweet. Thank you so much Ginger! :)

Now get more inspiration from more of the Makeup Artists:

Anita

Katie

Now how would you like to win a single stamp of your choice? Here's all you have to do:

1. Participate in the challenge

2. Use PMS images (stamped or digi)

Easy right?!! Link up your creation by midnight on Wednesday to be included in the Thursday Showoff and to be in the drawing for some free rubbah. While you don't have to use Paper Makeup Stamps to play in the challenge, you do need to use them to be entered in the drawing. Don't forget to mention the challenge in your post, and when you upload to SCS/PCP use the keyword M4TW42 so we can see your creations there as well. Also, be sure your link is directly to your challenge card to make it easier on those of us who love to comment. :)

Thanks for playing along! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Thursday Showoff time!

Happy Friday-eve!! Last week Dawn was our Challenge Hostess and she gave us a Poem for some inspiration (click here for the deets). Here's a look at how you all interpreted Dawn's poem...

And now for our winner... Random.org selected #7. Congratulations Jenny L... please email Katie at katie@papermakeup.com with your choice of a free image. Thanks to everyone who played along, we just love seeing your creativity! Make sure you come back tomorrow cause Christi will another awesome Makeup 4 the Weekend challenge and some fabulous eye candy!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

When a girl puts on her mother's hat and shoes...

When a girl puts on her mother's hat and shoes, she enters a world of make believe in which she becomes whatever she dreams of. - E. K. George

Did you know this fabby sentiment is a wordart stamp in the recently released Arelia's World of Make Believe card kit? This is in addition to a super cute fairy (one of my favorites thus far) and another sweet simple sentiment. You can view all of the kit contents here!

This month we are trying something a little different... every wednesday is a kit day where a couple of Paper Makeup Artists are going to show you what they've been up to with the most recent kit release.

Today, Katie Cotton (thats me!) and Lisa Kind are going to show you some cards using this fun wordart!

First, here is my card... I also used one of the fabric sheets, the aqua sheer ruffle ribbon and some of the institches blossoms.

And here is Lisa's card! She also used some of the in stitches blossoms but also the pink satin ribbon and different papers. I love how soft and lush her card looks, don't you agree?!

This kit is around a $25 value but we are selling it for only $20! Here's a special insight... October 2nd is World Cardmaking Day! We will be having some fun challenges as well as releasing another card kit BUT in order to win some of the biggest prizes... you have to use one of our previous card kits to win! So, check them out!!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Makeup Artist Spotlight

This week we are Spotlighting Senior Makeup Artist Tina Hale (Wooded Views). As I am driving down the Southern California freeway to work everyday, I think about the "wooded views" Tina has because I just LOVE where she lives... HOLY SNICKERDOODLES... I wanna driveway like hers (as long as we can hire out the snow shoveling ;)).

This is Tina's favorite of her PMS creations, here's what she said about it, "It's one I made recently for the Makeup for the Weekend challenge. I like it because it came together quickly, was exactly what I imagined it to be, and the colors are striking. I like all the layers I was able to incorporate without overdoing it."

I went snooping around Tina's blog to find MY favorite but I couldn't narrow it down to just one (I mean she's been on the team since the very beginning and there were lots to choose from!), so these are my two favorites. This one I love because her coloring is just gorgeous! She did a fabulous job with the sky & grass too!!!

And this one I love because of all the details! The gloss and shimmer of the fruit, all those layers and the bling!! Just beautiful!

I've had a little more time to "get to know" Tina than I have with some of the other DTers. In addition to being just the sweetest thing, she just cracks me up! I love "chit chats" with her because she always makes me giggle! One of things I admire about Tina's stamping is that her CAS cards are just as beautiful as her "very" detailed cards! Here's a little more about Tina...

1. When did you get started stamping? About 3 years ago. I went to a stamping party and that was all she wrote. And, although I have always been somewhat crafty, stamping is my outlet for all the stress in my work life and I am so glad I found it.

2. Tell me 5 songs or artists on your iPod right now. Can you believe I don't have an Ipod? I am so far behind the times.

3. All Stylists have a go to accessory or tool... what's yours? I guess mine would be ribbon. I have very few cards without some sort of ribbon or fiber. I also love little pops of black on my cards and projects. It always adds a little oomph.

4. What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Well, ice cream is my weakness and is hands down my favorite type of dessert. Trying to choose a favorite flavor is much like choosing s favorite child. I always reach for Butter Pecan with Turtle Tracks running a very close second.

5. Where do you find inspiration? I love color and am usually drawn to things that have lots of it. Typically, these things are found during shopping excursions or looking through magazines and ads. Thank goodness for a camera on my phone, I can just snap a photo to use later on.

6. Do you have a favorite technique or style? I love making cards with lots of layers, the more the better. I also like cards with clean lines. I am not a technique girl at all, I want to try so many, but fear always wins out.

7. What is your favorite color palette? I am really loving chartreuse, aqua, and white at the moment. But, red and turquoise is a classic.

8. When your 'mojo' takes a spa day without you, what gets your creative juices flowing again? My mojo has been on vacation since May, but I have been inspired recently with some sketches. And, when I receive a new stamp or product, it tends to make me want to craft.

9. When you aren't stamping, what do you like to do? I love to cook and am always on the lookout for new and interesting recipes. I grew up in a family that never tried new things and I strive to be a more adventurous eater. Not wild game or anything, but something different than the same old meat and potatoes dinners. Exotic ingredients, different cooking techniques, and unique flavor combinations. I also love reading, at least when I get the chance to.

10. Tell us something, not stamping related, about you... I love the HBO series True Blood. LOVE

That's all I have for you today on Tina. You can leave a comment for her here or better yet head over to her blog, check out some eye candy and leave her a comment there (make sure you tell her I said "hey").

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Release in Review day 3

Welcome to the last day of our Release in Review!

I hope you've enjoyed the creative juices the Paper Makeup Artists have shared over the past week!

Without further ado - here is some more creations using our recent September Release stamps (which you can pick up HERE)

Look at this stunner from Danni Bindel using the Hugging Fairies!

And how cute is Chatty Cathy with the lipstick kiss from Kiss and Makeup that Shaela did!

And i'm lovin' this paper pieced duck with the fuzzy tummy that Andrea did!

Ginger made the sweetest card using Kat (notice how she's popped up... LOVE!)

Lisa Kind made this perfect for the holidays card with Drummer the Bear!

Lisa McKinney made this heartfelt stunner!

I made this card using the pinwheel (so fun to color) and the Daring Adventure wordart.

How fun is this card and how Christi Snow layered the sentiments from the When There is Nothing Left to Say set!

And this adorable card card Michelle made with the hugging fairies and the little moments sentiment set also uses the Arelia's World of Make Believe kit papers (AND our color challenge from the release party!)