Meet our NEW DT Member -- Michele K.!

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Michele K.

 I live in sunny Southern California with my hubby of 8 years. We don’t have any children but we do have the best cat on the planet. Her name is Roxy and she keeps me company in the window of my craft room on a regular basis. My family lives in the Pacific Northwest and I visit often. I love mountain biking, exploring, road trips, antique malls and music. I work at the Academy of Motion Pictures and I love it. I hope they love me because I am never leaving. :) As a little girl I was always making something; sewing, collages, knitting, needlepoint, hook rugs and I loved to wrap gifts. A few years ago my mom mailed me a package of some things I made and inside there was a moustache pillow that I sewed for my dad’s moustache when I was 6. I know that sounds completely ridiculous but it made me smile and reminded me that crafting is in my blood. Card making and scrapbooking came later. About 5 years ago my best friend invited me to a Stampin’ Up! Party and I have been hooked on paper crafts ever since. I am a self proclaimed paper hoarder and proud of it! I really enjoy sharing my supplies and helping others on the road to being a craftaholic like me. I am really excited share my creations on the PPC blog and meet some new friends!

Michele's favorite color combo:
 

We hope you enjoyed meeting our new PPC DT! We had a blast picking them out and are all super excited to be working with them!

Have a great weekend and Happy Easter from all of us here at PPC! :)

 

Meet our NEW DT Member -- Lesley!

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Lesley

My name is Lesley; I am a primary school teacher. I teach grade 2/3 and in my spare time, I paper craft! I have been crafting for about 3 years now with Stampin’ Up products. I love to make cards and I love to blog! I have my own challenge blog called the Paper Players which I began in June 2010. I also love smiling, and having fun! I used to be a singer and dancer, professionally on stage and I loved it! Now I conduct the Musical Theatre Club at school and make cards to fulfill my creative side! I am happily married to the love of my life and together, we have no children but one “Rolley the Rocket” Dog. I am looking forward to the next 6 months, let’s get crafty!

Her favorite color combo:

Have a great Friday all!

Meet our NEW DT Member -- Michele Fish!

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Michele Fish

I have been scrapbooking since I was 18 when I put together an album for a friend with stickers and scallop scissors (you know you still have them??!!) ... not even knowing that I was indeed "Scrapbooking." I have been card making for the last 10 years. I am now 41 and loving it all with a passion. Especially BUYING things. :-) I continued the craving more intently right before my kids were born. I also met fellow friends and co-workers that love it all dearly... so it's always fun to get together, catch up on life and see what we can make. I am a Stay at Home Mom to my kids now 8 and almost 5. I do work very part time to remind me that I have adult responsibilities. I have been married for almost 10 years. My Hubby supports me in my crafting endeavors and I get the occasional high-five after showing him one of my creations. Other hobbies/activities that I love... Hiking, Waterskiing, Snowskiing, Boating, a good movie, a great meal and just simply hanging with my family. I also used to be an avid soccer player... but now have the joy of being "Soccer Mom." I'm excited to be a part of the PPC Team!! It's going to be a fun ride!!

Her favorite color combo:

We'll have another NEW DT Member for you to meet tomorrow...be sure to come back to welcome her! :)

Winner's of Color Combo #55

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What a great week! Our DT's gave tons of inspiration for these colors and were we ever lucky to have our participants show us so many great creations. Thanks to everyone for playing this week. So let's get onto our winner's:

Grand Creation Winner:

Kathy S

Kathy your card is stunning! The embossing folder really adds a pop to your card but also gives it a bit of a vintage feel, the way sailing does. The boat and anchor just look amazing stamped in Not Quite Navy! The ribbon, brad,punch, pattern paper and twine are a perfect touch. Thanks for sharing.

Grand Creation Runner's Up:

Paula Bee

What a cute card! Who could resist smiling at your Hello Kitty! Have to say the bow just makes me smile and is so perfect. The layout of your card is very neat too and the way you used the colors this week make for a super cute card! Thanks for sharing!

Anne

Anne your card is also very cute. The image is adorable and gives you the wish for a spring rain to bring on the green *wink*. The pattern paper, coloring and layout of your card is fabby. The way you used the yarn to tie into the ribbon rocks. Thank so much for sharing.

Congratulation ladies! Please copy the badge from the side right bar. The codes are not working right now, so if you just copy and save the picture to your computer you can add it as a picture. Please link it back to us. As you can see everyone used the colors so differently and their creations are just beautiful. You all make it so tough each week, but we love it. Thank you so much to everyone who shared their work with us this week.

We have a new challenge going on right now. So please come and join us. We love visiting you!!!

PPC Specialty Challenge #6 - EASTER

Good Monday Morning! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend! We're back at it again here at PPC with another Specialty Challenge ...yep, it's nearing that time for baby chicks, bunnies, chocolate and hopefully no more snow! You guessed it - our challenge this week is EASTER! Please show us your wonderful creations using this theme. Here are the wonderful projects that our Design Team has created for you:

Michele F:

Leanne:

Linda:

Lesley:

Michele K:

Paula:

Lori:

 
Megan

**This Challenge is open to all of our crafty friends! Whether you make cards, scrapbook, knit, beading, paint or anything else you have to show, we would LOVE for you to join in with us!

Creation Entries are due: Monday, April 25th at 10:00 AM EST. We'll choose 3 of the BEST submissions and feature them on the PPC-CC blog!--A Grand Creation Winner and two Runners Up! And you, as a crafty creator winner, will receive a button to display with extreme happiness and pride on your very own blog! How fun! :) Winners will be chosen the evening/night of Tuesday, April 26th. If you really like what the DT's have created, please feel free to leave a comment or hop on over to their blogs and leave a comment.

Meet our NEW DT Member -- Linda!

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Another day with another new DT member!! :)

My name is Linda Anderson and I am married to a wonderful man. We have two boys, Phillip age 15 (or as he likes to tell me, almost 16) and Kevin age 12. We live just north of Pittsburgh, PA and are big sports fans. I am currently a stay at home Mom, having been a taekwondo instructor for almost 8 years and a 4th degree black belt. I have always loved crafting, even as a child. I've dabbled in quite a few but really took a liking to sewing, cross stitching and stamping. My first time stamping was about 10 years ago at a community craft club, and I've been hooked ever since. My response to those who say stamping is cheaper than therapy...Not anymore!!!

Linda's fave color combo:

We are so very excited to have Linda on our team! Be sure to come back tomorrow to meet another one of our NEW DT Members! :)

Meet our NEW DT Member -- Leanne Elliott!

(Looking for Challenge #55, click here)Leanne Elliott

Hi my name is, Leanne Elliott from North West Alberta, Canada.


I've been paper crafting since 2003, when I went to a scrapbooking event with Lori and her friend. I thought what could I scrapbook, I don't have any children, but the lady said you do have a life, everyday things, people in your life. That is all it took. I started out just scrapbooking, and then once Lori started with Stampin' Up! I just fell in love with the aspect of making and sending them to family and friends. I usually bought cards, but this was more fun. I am on three design teams now and love them all. Lately I've been branching out with Copic Markers, coloring different images, I always like stamps, but now when I buy them, I look to see if I can color them now. I've had my blog for just over a year now, and I am enjoying the challenges I participate in and what I feel that I can bring to others. It maybe scrapbooking, cards or altered art. I like to share my crafting interests with others, and put a smile on ones face. I have been married to Brian for 18 years, and we live in North Western Alberta, Canada. We work for RBC-Royal Bank of Canada. I work from home, for my hubby as his assistant.

So it works wonderfully for my crafting hobby. So that is about all from me...oh and my fav color combo is number 35 Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip and Tempting Turquoise. Here is my card, and again thanks!

We are so very excited to have Leanne on our team! Be sure to come back tomorrow to meet another one of our NEW DT Members! :)
Happy Friday All!