Paper Flirtations....

Hi there everyone!! Today I'm bringing you some news that some may not be aware of as well as a few new roses I have created! I am tickled about these and hope you are too.

 

Business first...

over the past year I have pondered creating a business. I love making paper flowers and home décor and thought hey... I had some wonderful people reassuring me that I would regret it more if I didn't even try. So.. after talking to my family, we decided to launch the weekend of Thanksgiving 2013! Yes.. I know.. crazy right? So....

 

Say hello to PAPER FLIRTATIONS!!! 

 

Right now, I am keeping the same blogger name. I do have plans on updating my blog and changing the name as to not be confusing. You can add us to your Face Book, Twitter, and Pinterest. The direct links are below. I am super excited about this new adventure!!

 

 I decided to make ornaments with flowers and dress them up with other items. While it was tough, it went better than I could have dreamed.

Here is one I made that is a favorite. We also sell different prices and even a 3 pack!!!  You can find more >> Paper Flirtations Store

 

I had created some frames and after lots of sanding and gesso and painting.. flowers were the perfect finishing touch. ( glass is included it was removed due to glare during photographing) I have a blue frame and a pink one but am always willing to make to order.  Find more info and more colors here>> Paper Flirtations

 

A few years ago I made some wreaths and added flowers to them and thought again.. why not? So, for Valentines Day I created a beautiful wreath. There are two to choose from. Here is a photo of one. You can see it >>> Paper Flirtations Store

 

See... I have been a little busy. hehe.. I was working between orders and playing around with a few different cuts. I forgot I had cut out some petals last week and decided to play with them on Monday. I made a few different "types" of flower that I am calling a rose. I LOVE seeing the same flower in different colors and inking and techniques. The following flowers are from the same cut. I LOVE how they turned out.

 

What do YOU think?  Which one is your FAVORITE??? If you have ordered, we would ALWAYS love to see how you use your flowers. Please add us to your social media and we would LOVE to share your photos!

  I will be taking a poll soon so be on the look out! If you don't follow us on Face Book yet, we are  >>> HERE!!!   We also have a Twitter >> HERE  and a Pinterest where we pin not only our items, but those that inspire and teach. You can find our Pinterest >>>> HERE!!!!    Our store is >>>>>> HERE!!!!  Feel free to email any requests not pictured. We will do our best to make what you need and if we are un able to, we will refer you to someone we think could better serve you. We are here because of you!! Thank you for believing in Paper Flirtations.

 

Thank you again and big hugs!!

Tanya

 





Happy Valentines Day!!!!

Hey everyone and welcome back!! Today I have a VERY heavy photo post for you!! I have pondered and looked and pondered more, but I really want all the photos!! So.. no additional narrowing down!! hehe...

So, as most crafter moms do, I made my son's Valentine's treats... or the packaging/ presentation anyways. My lil guy LOVES mustaches so we went that route. ALL things mustaches!! I found these lovely Plum Adorable FREE Printables Fan{tash}Tic Valentine's Cards.Plum Adorable Fan{tache}Tic Valentine's Cards. These were super easy to print!!

BELOW:

 

I bought some lil bags with hearts on them and decided I would dress them up and fill them up. I cut a 2X5" paper and then an edge punch and made the lil topper. The "From"( the top of the bag by my son's lil name) and the "I" ( on the tag) are stamps from Kinderstampo. They are "Say It in Type" and "Creative Chaos".  I used Mama's Mesh from Lovebug Creations to add the texture and to break up the red heart from the red of the tag. The tag was made from a die called "Treat Tag Die" By Jaded Blossom.  The lil cupid was a freebie from Anne Kelly from SVG Cutting Files. She posted the freebie in a Face Book group. I used a heart from the Silhouette Store and sized it to fit over the original one with cupid. I love the lil pop of red. Some of bags I added Washi Tape I got from Michaels and maybe even WalMart.

 

 I have to add.... while my son was writing his name.. he said " my hand is going to fall off from doing 28 of these mom"... His name is my favorite part of the whole bag!! Truth be told.. he wrote his name 31 times!! LOL.. I needed one to keep and 2 "just in case". Ssshhh...

 

 

I put the mustache with lollipop as well as a fortune cookie, some tattoos, stickers, and a gummy mustache.

 

I was wandering around Pinterest one night and decided a printable would be perfect to add to these bags. I found this lovely blog with TONS of FREE printables!! I saw the PERFECT one for Colton's teacher and bus driver!! PERFECT. We Heart Parties has a fabulous selection for almost EVERY occasion!! The quality is wonderful!!

Isn't that ribbon a wonderful touch? You can find it at Lovebug Creations!!!  HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Ms. Phyllis and Ms.Kim!!!

I purchased coffee/cocoa/tea mugs that had a mustache on them. The writing was asking the receiver to be his Valentine. I put some punched hearts in the mugs and put them back in their packaging. I just know the teachers will smile when the lil hearts falls out!! :)  I cut up a paper bag and wrapped the mug with it. I used Washi Tape on the ends. I did spend a lil time on the packaging for these mugs. I wanted the presentation to be gorgeous and the teachers to pretty much... NOT want to open the box. LOL.. Crazy? Well.. IF they say that, my mission was accomplished!! Now, onto some photos. Colton has a teacher and her assistant and he loves them both so much. So.. lots of photos to show.

This one is for Ms.Kim. Colton said she LOVES pink so I had to make her a pink flower! LOL

This white one is for Ms.Phyllis. Colton told me she LOVED blue better but hey.. NO blue for Valentine's Day! She got blue for Christmas. hehe

The teacher goodies were all snuggled up in these cute mustache bags!!

 

Additional supplies not mentioned above:

Trendy Twine

Cupid Circles from Michaels

Pink and White heart paper doilies

Flowers made by ME... Paper Flirtations..

Mustache on tag is from Silhouette

 

Well.. I hope you like these lil goodies Ms.Kim and Ms.Phyllis. :)  Thank you all for stopping by and I wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day!!

 

Hugs and kisses...

Tanya & Colton

 

 



"Stenciled" online class.. 3 cards

 

 

Hey everyone and happy to see ya.

Today I just wanted to upload 3 cards I made from a
"Stenciled" class I took this past weekend. There are 6 AMAZINGLY creative teachers who have major WOW factor!! Who are they??

Jennifer McGuire

Kristina Werner

Julie Ebersole

Debby Hughes

Laura Bassen

Shari Carroll

 

All of these ladies have brought something new and exciting and refreshing to the class and I have enjoyed them thus far. I haven't had time to watch the past 2 days of classes.. sadly. But, I do have 3 cards I made from Day 1 classes. Which card do you like best?

Recipe:

The Crafter's Workshop( TCW) Stencil: 175

Tim Holtz Inks: Tumbled Glass, Worn Lipstick, Seedless Preserves

Memento: Tuxedo Black

CTMH: State Of Mind Stamp

White Embossing Powder

Helmar 450

Blue tissue paper

thread

 

Onto another card....

Recipe:

chicken wire stencil ( sorry.. don't remember manufacturer)

Heidi Swap Color Shine: Peach

 Silhouette Studio: Bee Mine

Kinderstampo: Hearts; Vintage Love

SU : Rose Red ink

 

The last one so far..

Recipe:

TCW: 278

Tim Holtz: Worn Lipstick; Spun Sugar

CTMH: Card Chatter Sympathy

Embossing Powder

Imaginisce: pink gems

Divine Twine

Versamark

Pearl

 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope to have time to watch the rest of the class and actually make something!!! Have a good day and wherever you are..... STAY WARM!!

 

Big Hugs,

Tanya



Loves Me.... Loves Me Knot Blog Hop and New Release...

 

 
Hello Every buggie! Welcome to LoveBug Creations’ Love’s Me... Love’s Me Knot Blog Hop and New Release Event! 

Did you feel the love from Stephanie; if so, you're on Cupid's radar, but if you stumbled upon the love and want to begin your adventure, go to Lovebug Creations!!!

Since we primarily sell ribbon, a knot is very important! It's what ties the bow in place and it's love that we share with others that ties us together.

The New Love Products

1. Rumple Ribbon- The Loves Me...Love Me Knot Collection:

2. I Love Grunge

 

3. Simply Sheer

4. Beautiful Blooms

5. It's a Bundle, Baby!!!

This weekend ONLY we are offering our

"It's a Bundle, Baby" 
for $35!!!
What's included you ask?
Everything you see above (45 Yards of Ribbon & 18 Blooms) + 1 yard of Mesh (either White, Pinkish/Purple, Red or Black) + Free Shipping! 
It's a Bundle, Baby!!! :)

 

I am excited to show you my paper vase from the Silhouette store and my hand made flowers!! The ribbon adds a fabulous color to the vase and is definitely easy on the eyes!! "Kisses" is a deep rich redish pink color that definitely says VALENTINES!! Who wouldn't love this arrangement??

ohhh.. Don't go too fast... I also have a mason jar I painted and sanded and used some of the new SHEER and BLOOM!! What do you think??

I hope you enjoyed these projects. I LOVE LOVE the ribbons and the blooms add depth and texture to any project!!

Here is the blog hop list in case you get lost along the way,

1. Kim and Pamela

2.Stacey

3.Dorcas

4.Zeni

5.Stephanie

6.Tanya  >> You are HERE!!!

7. Kristi

8.Connie

9.Dawn Mercedes

10.Katie

11.Christine

12.Kathy

13.Dawn Rene

 

Thank you for stopping by! Now you are off to >>Kristi's Blog!

 

Big hugs,

Tanya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Happy Birthday Sweet Creative Team Member DORCAS!!!

Hello everyone and welcome back!! Today is a SPECIAL day for one of our Lovebug Creations members....  DORCAS!!!!!  Happy Birthday toots!!! I sure hope you had a wonderful day!!

I made her a simple card using one of my paper flowers and some burlap.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to click Dorcas' name above and go wish her a Happy Birthday!!

 

Big Crafty Hugs....

Tanya

 

 



Happy (late)Birthday to my sweet daughter!!! and.. some news..

Hello and welcome back!! I am a day late in posting this as I had blogger issues yesterday!! I was in tears as I was unable to make this post. A very good friend of mine helped me get it figured out today so.. better late than never!!!I also have some news to share at the end of this VERY HEAVY photo post! All for a good reason!!

 

Yesterday was my sweet daughter's 17th birthday!!! Seems time flies faster than we want. One minute they are babies and the next they are driving and looking into collages!! I wont make this mushy as I cried enough yesterday thinking about all of this.. I will say I am lucky to be her mom. She is and has been the best daughter ever!!! I LOVE YOU Candace with all of my heart and soul!!

Now.. only some photos :)

The night before her big day... my hubby and I made a balloon bomb!! When she opened her door.. they fell into her room!! She was tickled about this.



I surprised her with a chocolate cupcake. What a great way to start the day!!

Hubby and I decided to send a special delivery to school. Who should have to go to school on their birthday and NOT get flowers??? NOONE!! She was tickled and just loved them!! ( a BIG thank you to E-Town Florist. They had this made and delivered within TWO hours of my call!!)

Birthday tradition renders the birthday person pick of the restaurant for supper. Candace picked Arbys and we were all lucky to share our table with one of my "other" daughters Haylee. Oh how I have missed her so. Colton is quite fond of her as well and well, these girls are the best sisters any boy could ask for!! I think he is quite happy he has them!!

 

 

So, one thing my daughter looks forward to is her birthday card. As a crafter it is expected that I would MAKE the card. Of course I teased about buying one, but knowing she appreciates them, I'd never buy unless circumstances prevented me from making one. Here is the card I made.

 

I hope my lil princess had a wonderful birthday!! I'm super excited for her future and blessed to be a part of it!!

Now.. onto some news.

 

It has been a while since I posted but I have been SUPER busy. I certainly should have passed the info on as thinking now, I have done a dis service to YOU.... my viewers. Ok.. what's the news?? The news is..... I FINALLY opened a store!! IT is called Paper Flirtations and will primarily be projects I can add flowers to. Some will not have flowers so no need for alarm. I just wanted a place to put my creations and offer to others instead of sitting on shelves!! I WILL have the ornaments available YEAR ROUND and can surely work with anyone about specifics. Let me add before I get too deep.... ALL of my items are handmade by ME!!! ALL of my items are shipped only to the USA. I apologize to my friends over seas. I surely with the postage was not so high!! It saddens me to think a $4 ornament will cost $18 to ship to some places!!! Anyways... Click my store name above to visit my store.

 

Thank you all for hanging around and waiting for me to get my stuff together!! I am excited about the new year and hope you keep in touch!!

 

Big crafty hugs,

Tanya