Halloween Challenge

Hello my fellow crafters :) I wanted to share a Halloween Layout I made using files from Paper Piecings by Nikki.

Back to School Blog Hop

• Welcome to the Back To School Blog Hop with Paper Piecings By Nikki Design Team. Nikki has created some great back to school files and we are here to give you some ideas on what you can do with them!
  
  If you arrived here from (person before you), then you are in the right spot. If you want to start at the beginning, then you can start at Nikki's Blog - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com
  
  Here is my Back to School project:
  
  

  

  I made this cute little bookmark for my oldest Daughter who just started reading chapter books this year, and thought this pencil would make a perfect bookmark. I laminated it so it will take her abuse :)
  
  
  Your next stop on the hop is with Kimberly. Thank you so much for joining us today.
  
  If you get lost along the way, you can find you're way here.
  
  
  

1. Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
2. Mandy-http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
3. Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
4. Pamela/Kimi - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
5. Amanda B- http://www.thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.com
6. Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
7. Barb -  http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com

Blog Candy....Blog Candy....Blog Candy...

For a chance to win $10 in paper piecing files from Nikki, all you have to do is:


1. Hop along and become a follower of each blog along the way
2. Leave a comment at each blog
3. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/ppbncraftyinspirations/
4. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki's blog - paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

WINNER from our last hop is: Rhonda M Bewley-Ratliff




Please contact Mandy or Nikki with your choice of files. The winnder of this hop will be announced on September 18th.

Thanks so much for joining us today - we hope you have been inspired - visit Paper Piecings By Nikki for a look at all her new patterns and stamps!!!

Independence Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the Independence Day Blog Hop - brought to you by the DT Members of Paper Piecings By Nikki. We are so glad you have joined us for our celebration hop! If you haven't been by Nikki's store lately, you have missed out on some awesome files. Here's one of them - perfect for celebrating the 4th!

If you have arrived from Nikki you are in the right spot. If you want to start at the beginning, you can start at Nikki's Blog. www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

I used the stars from the Independence day set and glued them to a wooden wreath thingy (LOL sorry not sure what they are called) then just added a peeker bear and a bow :)

Your next stop is Kimberly. If you get lost along the way, here is the full lineup.

Nikki's - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
Mandy- http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
Kimberly - http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/
Kimi/Pamela - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Amanda - http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.ca/
Barb - http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/
Patti - http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

Blog Candy....Blog Candy....Blog Candy...

For a chance to win $10 in paper piecing files from Nikki, all you have to do is:

1. Hop along and become a follower of each blog along the way
2. Leave a comment at each blog
3. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/ppbncraftyinspirations/
4. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki's blog - paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

The winner will be announced at our next hop on July  17th.

WINNER....WINNER....WINNER of the $10 gift certificate from our last hop is:
Rhonda Bewley-Ratliff - Please contact Mandy or Nikki with your file choice(s).
Congratulations Rhonda!!!!

Happy Birthday to Nikki!

Thank you for joining us for a very special blog hop today. Today we celebrate
the birthday of our "head nut" Nikki. Nikki is the owner and designer of
Paper Piecings by Nikki where you will find wonderful paper piecing patterns.

This hop is dedicated to our fearless leader from her design team

Each of the DT member's has created a special card for Nikki including a
special message on the back side of the card. The cards have all been placed
in a book and sent to Nikki for a memento of her first Design Team members.
Please take the time to stop in and visit each of
our DT sisters blog and make sure you leave some comments for the DT. We all
depend on those comments to help us improve our work.


And here is my card to Nikki:

Thank you for helping to celebrate the birthday of a wonderful designer,
but more importantly our friend!
Happy Birthday Nikki!

Now hop on over to http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com to see their card for Nikki!!


Here is the full line up in case you get lost along the way

Mandy ~ http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
Liz ~ http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
Patti ~ http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
Mindy- http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com/
Amanda- http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.com
Barb - http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/
Charli- http://charlirapp.blogspot.com/
Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Kimi/Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Welcome to the Paper Piecings By Nikki Bi-Monthly Blog Hop! All of the Paper Piecings By Nikki Design Team Members participating this month will be using the same file. "Easter Lamb"

If you have arrived here from Nikki, then you are in the right place. If you want to start at the beginning, you can begin with Paper Piecings By Nikki's blog. www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com)

Here's my project:

BLOG CANDY - Please leave a comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win $10 in paper piecing files from Nikki. The winner will be announced at our next hop on June 19th.

WINNER....WINNER....WINNER of the $10 gift certificate from our last hop is:

LISA GAYLE -"Indymermaid" - Congratulations - please send Nikki or Mandy an email with the files you want! We can't wait to see what you create!

Your next stop on the hop is: Linda

In case you get lost along the way, here is the lineup of our very talented Design Team Members:

Nikki's - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
Mandy- http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
Kimberly - http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/
Kimi/Pamela - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Amanda - http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.ca/
Barb - http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/
Charli - http://charlirapp.blogspot.com/

PPbN Guest Designer call

We are looking for a guest designer for the month of June!! To join us at Paper Piecings by Nikki. As a guest designer you will be on the DT for a month, you will get 2 files each week to create projects with. This call will end on the 1st so make sure you get your projects posted before then. We will pick one person and announce them on the 1st!!

Here is what you need to do to apply:

Make a project using PPbN files can be a layout, card, tag etc.

Submit your entries to the facebook page or the Paper Piecings by Nikki's Crafty Inspirations group , make sure you add that this is your entry for the Guest Designer. If you have any questions feel free to ask :)

Mix and Match Blog Hop

Hi this is DT Liz posting from DT Admin Mandy's blog! Mandy graciously allowed me temporary use of her blog for our wonderful hop today! I usually post from Tryin2craft, but was unable to today. A great big THANK YOU to Mandy!!!

Welcome to the Mix It Up Blog Hop brought to you by the Paper Piecings By Nikki Design Team.  Two weeks ago, part of our amazing and talented design team inspired you with ways to mix and match Nikki's awesome patterns.  This time, the rest of the team is going to toss it up a bit and show you how you can mix and match patterns - using different patterned and textured paper.  

Now, If you arrived here from LINDA you are in the right spot.  If you want to start at the beginning, go to Patti's blog.  

This is going to be a challenge for some (all) of us!  Mixing and matching patterned paper isn't always easy - and I have to admit failing a time or two.  BUT, isn't that the fun of paper piecing and scrapping?  Testing our limits and trying new things?  So without further rambling, here is my project:

This is the 3D Baby Onesie box file as intended with the monkey

I then used some patterned papers and put the baby bear from the Cute as a Bug boy set on this one

And lastly I used Baby "Mickey" bear from the Clubhouse Friends set to make this adorable Disney themed gift box

What I love about the files from Paper Piecings by Nikki is that if you are in a pinch you can just print out your file, like black bear above and fussy cut him, no piecing necessary. You get the file in a .jpg format and beautifully colored for other uses!

Thanks so much for taking a look at my Mix It Up project.  Your next stop will be: BARB

If you get lost along the way, here is the lineup: (PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LINEUP AND CHECK YOUR LINK!)

Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

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Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

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Liz - http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/; (posting from Mandy's site today)

Barb- http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/

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Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

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Raven- www.love4stamps.blogspot.com

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KimberlyRae- http://kreationsbykimberlyrae.com/blog

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BLOG CANDY - After all what is a good hop without some blog candy? The amazing Nikki is giving a $10 gift certificate to one amazing follower who will be chosen at random and announced June 5th at the next hop. So easy and you could then purchase any of the files I've shown you today!! All you have to do to be eligible is:

1. Hop along and become a follower of each blog along the way
2. Leave a comment at each blog
3. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook
4. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki's blog - paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

WINNER, WINNER, WINNER:

Our winner from the May 1st blog hop, chosen by random (and verified by the amazing Mandy) is: Sandra Delong! Sandra, you have one week to claim your $10 gift certificate.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!  We can't wait to see what you choose and hope you will post a picture of your finished project on our facebook page!!!

Thanks so much for hopping with us today!

Mix and Match Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Mix and Match Blog Hop" brought to you by the Paper Piecings By Nikki Design Team. This month we wanted to show you how easy it is to mix and match Nikki's amazing piecings and to inspire you to try your hand at it too. Nikki has LOTS of new designs for you to try out and perhaps mix with sets you already have.


For my project I used Beary Beary fun, cloudy with Chance, Cute as a bug and Best in the Bunch.

Thanks for taking a peek at my project. I hope this inspires you to create your own mix and match project. Next stop is  http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com/. We hope you will come back on the 15th when the rest of our team shows you their mix and match projects. Until then - Happy Scrapping and Piecing fun!!!

BLOG CANDY - After all what is a good hop without some blog candy? The amazing Nikki is giving a $10 gift certificate to one amazing follower who will be chosen at random and announced May 15th at the next hop. All you have to do to be eligible is:

1. Hop along and become a follower of each blog along the way
2. Leave a comment at each blog
3. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook
4. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki's blog - paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

Here's the line-up in case you get lost along the way.

Mandy~ http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
Mindy~ http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com/
Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
Kimi/Pamela - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Amanda ~ http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.com/
Barb -  http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/

Organize This Mess!! Blog Hop

Organize this Mess.....we look at our creative space and just wonder where we put that ruler that we had just used two weeks ago, past Tuesday, of the 3rd of the month. We know that feeling oh soooooo well!!!! I pride myself in my organized "clutter"! Wouldn't it be wonderful to know where everything is and that there is a place for everything and everything in its place!!!!

That's what this hop is hoping to do! Trying to give helpful hints on storage, clever ways to keep things and just organize the mess!!!!!!

There is a very creative cluttered group to help us along this path.  We hope you can find the time to organize and hop along with us while we "declutter" along the way!!!! Of course there will be some blog candy to add to "your" organized clutter if you comment along the way and don't miss a single blog!

If you just happened to be visiting me today, I am ever so glad, but  don't want you to miss an organized stop.  So please start at the beginning, at Kimberly's.  She's going to give us a jump start on cleaning this mess! If you have arrived from http://Scrappingrookie.blogspot.com then you are more organized than I am!

Here is where I keep all my ribbon spools. I had my husband make this ribbon rack for me :) (It is 4ft by 4ft)

I also store some ribbon that is not on spools in this chest ( I have a thing for ribbon!! LOL) The top of this  chest flips open too that is where I store my big shot and some other craft supplies.

I found this idea on Pinterest using Tic Tac Containers to store my smaller spools of ribbon and ribbon that I have in bags

Here are some boxes I made ( The labels are from PPbN) to store some of my supplies :)

 I also used PPbN labels and decorated this can for my colored pencils

 My son made this jar for me in school. I use it to store my buttons :) And again I used a PPbN label

Now, that I have given you a way to get organized, let me send you on your way to http://mindyspapercreations.blogspot.com/ to give some more helpful hints and tips to organize this mess!

Who wants some blog candy??? 

I will be giving away a envelope of ribbon!!!


All you need to do to win this is follow my bog, leave a comment here and visit and like my fan page :
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandys-Paper-Creations/163062473746784

Paper Piecings by Nikki Patterns

I have been slacking big time on my blog post LOL, So I am going to post a few things that I have made using files from Paper Piecings by Nikki

Getting Cricky with K Andrews Sunday Challenge

Here is a owl card I made for Getting Cricky with K Andrews Sunday challenge!! Visit her page for more details http://www.gettingcricky.com/

And here is my owl card :) The owl is from Paper Piecings by Nikki

Monday's Design Team Project

Today I would like to share a card with you that I created using PPbN Nikki's I love hoo you are set.

You can find this set here : http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/item_109/I-Love-HOO-You-Are-PatternImage-Set.htm

• Welcome to Paper Piecings By Nikki's first bi-monthly blog hop.  This month, the design team has been asked to create something with love. If you have seen any of Nikki's new releases, you'll see that we had no problem picking and choosing which piecings to use.  So get cozy and be prepared to be inspired...

  

  
  

  
  

  If you've arrived from (place the link from the person before you here) , then you are in the right place.  If you want to start at the beginning, hop on over to www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com and start there.

  
  

  For my project - I made a 2 page LO, using Cuddly Cupids set, you can find that set here: http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/category_27/Valentines-Day.htm

  
  

   Sorry for the bad pics, it was late when I took them so didn't have the sunlight I needed :(

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  One of the reasons we are "Sharing the Love" with this blog hop is to let you all know that every purchase you make at Paper Piecings By Nikki, $1 is donated to charity.  Giving back to this world we live in.  We also want to share some love with you.  Go to www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com and pick up your 'Share the Love" Freebie that is on the bottom of her donation page.  We would love to have you create something special with it and then link it up to either Paper Piecings By Nikki facebook page or her blog www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com.  Either way, you will be eligible to win $20.00 in patterns from Paper Piecings by Nikki!!

  
  

  To be eligible to win, you must do the following:

  1. 'Like' Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook.
  2. "Follow" her on paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
  3. Leave a comment on Nikki's blog or facebook telling of you favorite charity and why it is close to your heart
  4. Link your project, using the freebie - or another PPBN piecing on either her blog or facebook page - or both for a second chance to win.

  
  

  The challenge will remain open for one week.  Nikki will choose the winner next Friday.  Make sure you leave an address so we can contact you.

  Next stop is http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

  Here is the line up in case you get lost along the way:
• Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
• Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
• Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
• Mandy - http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
• Pam & Kimi - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
• Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
• Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com

Please stop by my facebook page and show some love <3

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandys-Paper-Creations/163062473746784

Valentine Cards Blog Hop Day 2

 

Welcome to the Valentine Card Blog Hop for Cancer Patients. Cancer is a very devastating disease which takes its toll on the patient and support team alike. What we are doing with this hop is making Valentine cards to share the “love” with Cancer patients and give them something to smile about.


If you would also like to participate my sending your own cards, please send them to:  

Attn: Vilma Carnahan
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
595 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38105

We’re glad you were able to hop with us today as we share our love. You should have arrived from  Nancie but if not, we want you to start at the beginning of our hop with Mindy so you don’t miss a single card.

 

I am so glad you stopped by today. Your next stop along the way is Laurie. Don’t forget to leave bloggies love.

 Here is the full line up in case you get lost upon the way

1. Mindy- http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com/ 
2. Nancie-http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
3. Mandy- http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
4.Laurie - http://mincedpaper.blogspot.com/
6. Ashley- http://proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com
7. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
8. Paula http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
9. Carla- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
10. Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com
11. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
12. Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
13. Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
14.  Kimberly Pate ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
15. Pam Lavertu http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
16. Maria D. http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com
17.Anita   http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com 


If you would like to see more of my work please stop by my Facebook page :)


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandys-Paper-Creations/163062473746784

Valentine Cards Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to the Valentine Card Blog Hop for Cancer Patients. Cancer is a very devastating disease which takes its toll on the patient and support team alike. What we are doing with this hop is making Valentine cards to share the “love” with Cancer patients and give them something to smile about.

If you would also like to participate by sending your own cards, please send them to:  

Attn: Vilma Carnahan
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
595 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38105

We’re glad you were able to hop with us today as we share our love. You should have arrived from  Nancie but if not, we want you to start at the beginning of our hop with Mindy so you don’t miss a single card.
 

I am so glad you stopped by today. Your next stop along the way is Laurie. Don’t forget to leave bloggies love.

 Here is the full line up in case you get lost upon the way

1. Mindy- http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com/ 
2. Nancie-http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
3. Mandy- http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
4.Laurie - http://mincedpaper.blogspot.com/
6. Ashley- http://proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com
7. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
8. Paula http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
9. Carla- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
10. Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com
11. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
12. Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
13. Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
14.  Kimberly Pate ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
15. Pam Lavertu http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
16. Maria D. http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com
17.Anita   http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

If you would like to see more of my work please stop by my Facebook page :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandys-Paper-Creations/163062473746784

Time to Scrap!!

New File from Paper Piecings by Nikki, you can find this file here:

http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/category_12/New-Designs.htm

I am so happy with how this clock turned out :)

Mario Layout

Here is a Layout I made using The Super Plumbing Brothers set by Paper Piecings by Nikki

You can find this set here

http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/category_13/Kids.htm