Let's Go Abroad!

1. Jennie 2. Nina 3. Kate 4. Christina 5. Missy

The theme this time is Abroad.
It is sponsored by Studio Calico!
Check out these fabulous projects from our Team:
 Nina 
Jennie 
Missy
 Christina 
Susan
 Kate 
You can win some Abroad swag of your very own!
Yay!
All you have to do is follow us here and on Facebook.
Leave a comment so we know you want to be entered to win.
Link up a project for extra credit!  Woot!
You can link up anything!
Cards, journal pages, collage work, altered projects, layouts...anything that uses paper!
You don't have to use this line to enter.
Interpretation is up to you!
Here is what you can win:

8 sheets of double sided paper from the Abroad line, White, grey and kraft cardstock, tags, mini clothespins and twine 

Ready, Set, Go!

SMASH Updates!

Have you seen the new SMASH additions to the store?
It looks like the label maker will ship early next week.
If you want one, you may want to email us to get on the list!
Today is the last day to get into the drawing to win the mini SMASH prize!
Go here and get signed up!

Month In The Life

Monika's Month In The Life Mini is filled with gorgeous papers and embellishments.
Every page is full of awesomeness.
It pulls you right in.
On one page, she circle punches her pictures.
It's genius.
You can check it out here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Packaging Smash

This is such a great page from Cristin!
Sometimes packaging from your favorite items needs to be saved.
I spy some Bella Blvd tape across the top!
This page makes me want to see more of her Smash book!
You can see more here.
She also shares a coupon code so you can save on Smash and Bella goodies too!
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

First Prize Smash

Karyn celebrates her daughter's success at the fair in these pages.
Congrats to your girls!
She used the Farmhouse line from October Afternoon.
Those doilies are a great layer!
You can read more about it here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Love Bunny

Lizzie can rock some Smash pages!
This one is no exception.
Love those alphas and the pop of hot pink.
How fabulous is that butterfly, too!!
You can...you SHOULD...check out her blog here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Smash Cover

Raven shows us that the front of your Smash Journal should be just as fabulous as the inside!
Don't you love the graphic she chose?
I love the way it is all black and white with the red heart.
Love that.
You can see more on her blog here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Pinterest Smash

How gorgeous is Amy's page?
Love. it.
Her pretty tab, the fantastic little jar, the doily layer.
Perfection.
She used a mini Smash album that you can find here.
Check out her beautiful blog here.
AMY12 is her code.  It will save you 20% in the Paper Shop.
Go forth and save!
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

More Coffee!

Meet Kylie.
She has coffee issues.
These pages are amazing.
See her red polka dot coffee cup?
It works perfectly with that background paper.
Love this.
I can't wait to see more from her!
Check out her blog here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Hello. My Name is Fabulous.

Oh, Miss Keesha.
This is a fantastic Smash page.
Don't you love her name in the name badge insert?
It's fabulous, indeed.
Love this.  I feel a lift coming on.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Trophy Time!

It's never too late to start planning for next Easter, right?
Maybe you haven't had your Egg Hunt yet.
Maybe you like to have random-middle-of-the-week Egg Hunts in June.
No judging here.
This is your safe place.
Amy made these totally amazing trophies for her Egg Hunt and you can too!
Get more details here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

We Have a Winner!

If your name is Miss Cooper, then you won!
Woot!

Miss Cooper

These are all amazing!! The purple and the whimsy collects are fantastic, but the black is my favorite! Thanks for sharing such awesomeness Paper Issues!!

Did you sing a Janet Jackson song when you read that?
Miss Jackson, if you're nasty.
Good times.
Send your deets to paperissues@gmail.com
If you didn't win, don't despair...you can still win some Smash goodies here!

Fabulous Smash Layout

So, you love the Smash products but you don't want to "do the books"?
Use all that awesome goodness on a layout!
Wendy totally rocked this layout with Smash pockets and tape.
Isn't that border fabulous?
It's swatch tape from Smash.
You can do it too!
Check out her layout here.
Get your own supplies here.
Use the code found on her blog to save an extra 20% off everything in The Paper Shop!
Woot!
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Vacation Smash

Judean used her mini Smash album to document her vacation.
Genius!
It's small, compact and gets the job done!
She shares lots of page ideas here.
You can get your own mini Smash album here.
Use the coupon code from her blog for an extra 20% off!
Woot!
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Oh So Crafty!

How much fun is this page from Serena?
Those cute little hearts on the banner rock!
Don't you love that background and the tape layers.
Love.
There is so much to see.
You can see more about her page here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Washi Washi! Giveaway!

Have you seen the new Washi tape at Gauche Alchemy?
It.is.awesome.
I don't know about you, but I can never have too much tape.
I am totally in love with the clouds and hearts!
Would you like to own some?
Would you like me to give some away?
Oh, you would?
Let's do this!
Required: Be a Fan of Gauche Alchemy on Facebook.
Go to their Shop and tell me which set is your favorite.
Leave a comment.
That didn't hurt, did it?
Someone is gonna win some polka dot washi goodness!

We will pick a winner on Friday, April 20...you probably ought to sign up to Follow us too...you don't want to miss it!

Photo a Day Book

Holly shows us that you can use your Smash Folio as an amazing Photo A Day book.
She used the Mini Folio...it's the perfect size!
See more pictures of the inside here.
Did I mention she has a giveaway?
Yep!
She also has a code good for 20% off everything in the Paper Shop.
What are you waiting for?  Go!
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Winner Winner!

The winners have been selected on all the blogs, now it is my turn!
The winner is Billie A.

Billie AApr 7, 2012 10:07 AM

Wow I visited, commented and followed the lovely blogs awesome work and love the different uses of chevrons, follow you on fb and posted my card. Chevrons are so awesome and they are seen everywhere now. Great work by everyone.

Thanks for being a FOPI (Friend of Paper Issues).

I am determined to make FOPI a thing.

Email your pertinent info to paperissues@gmail.com and I will get a kit to you!

Yay!

Just Smash It

1. Chrissy 2. Wendy 3. Lizzie 4. Amy

Are you ready to Smash some stuff?
Yes?  Good!  Here we go!
Let's start off with a little hop to getcha goin'.
 Lizzie  
Amy
Holly
Chrissy
Wendy 
Good stuff, right!?
All the ladies have coupon codes to save you money in the Paper Shop.
Want to see what we are giving away this time around?

Woot!
All you have to do to win is Follow the blog and Like us on Facebook.
Leave a comment saying that you do/did/are.
Link up a project and leave a comment for an extra chance.
Let's get ta linkin'!
Link up your Smashtastic projects and you could be featured.
You can link up any project that uses Smash products.
You can link up any project that is Smash-like.
We know that there are plenty of Smashers who don't use official Smash stuff.
That's ok too.  Interpretation is up to you!  Ok, Go!

First Birthday Layout

Could the colors on this layout be any more scrumptious?
The little twine bows on the balloons are the perfect touch.
Allison obviously can rock some Hambly goodness.
We love that bird on a wire tape.
After seeing this layout, I want to paint some chairs with aqua paint.
How 'bout you?
See more from Allison here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Best Buds Layout

I am seriously loving this layout from April.
The chevron pattern that she made with a mask is fabulous!
She also used a picture she took with Instagram.
I am in love with Instagram.
She made that little heart too with Fimo clay!
Awesome!
You can see more here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

We Heart Disney

This is an amazingly fun mini album from Gretchen.
She used a non-Disney line for a Very Disney album.
Love that.
This is the Bella Blvd. Sunshine and Happiness line.
(We just so happen to have that in the Paper Shop)
Yay!
Gretchen has a ton of fabulous pictures on her blog here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Flip Flop Boxes

One of these days I am going to figure out what all this SVG stuff is about.
Until then, I will stare at the awesome projects that others make.
Like these super fabulous flip flop boxes from Christina.
Aren't they fun!
She used MME's On The Bright Side collection for one shoe and Bella Blvd's Baby Boy collection for the other.  
You can see more pictures and info here.
You can get yer own Bella paper pack here.

Baby Book

This chipboard book from Lowri almost makes me want to have another baby.
Almost.
She clearly has magical powers.
She used Crate Paper to make it amazing.
I heart those trees.
You can see more pictures here.
You can get yer own Bella paper pack here.

Study Layout

How fabulous is this layout from Karen!
That yellow chevron is the perfect backdrop for her bits and layers.
SO amazing.
I don't know about you but I have found a new blog to follow.
You can see more of her awesomeness here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Bella Baby Box

Look what Tamara made!
She's freakishly talented.
Freakish.
She used the new Baby Girl line from Bella Blvd and SVG Cuts.
You can see more pictures and all the details on the cuts she made here.
Awesome.
You can get yer own Bella paper pack here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Tape!!!

Queen & Co. paper tape is in the Shop!
Ya know it's gonna go fast.
Go getcha some!

Fine and Sunny Drawers

She's at it again!
Lowri has mastered the art of the beautiful drawers!
This amazing set uses the Fine and Sunny line from Kaisercraft.
Don't you love those resin pulls?
Love it!
You can read all about it here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Primer Dia Layout

I took 4 years of Spanish in High School and 2 more in college.
I can read most of what she blogs but it doesn't matter, does it?
Her layout is fabulous!  That needs no translation!
Her chevron patterns made with Echo Park paper are carefully sewn on the page.
So amazing!
You can see and/or read more about it here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

New Additions

We have added to the team!
Welcome Ashli, AKA soapHOUSEmama!
She is amazingly talented and we LOVE her style.
Check out her gorgeous blog here.
Next, we have 3 new kits in the store, all from Bella Blvd.
The new lines are so much fun!
Check them out here.
Save an extra 20% when you visit any of these blogs to find a code:
Leah, Kelly, Sarah, Heather, Aimee

There Has Always Been a Studio Canvas

I absolutely LOVE this project from soapHOUSEmama.
She not only completely rocks this but she shares a tutorial!
Woot!
She starts with sticky back canvas and adds tape to make chevrons.
Then she gets messy!
Read more here!!!
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Beautiful Moments Layout

This is one super fab layout from Joan.
Love the orange chevron paper from MME.
All those bits just speak to me!
What a fantastic page.
You can check out her layout here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from Paper Issues!
This banner was made using the Easter line from Canvas Corp.
Do you see the Chevron paper? Love it!
You can read more about it here.
It is also featured on the Canvas Corp Website.
We hope you have a great day!
After you have had your fill of Eggs and Family, Come on back and shop a little in the Paper Shop.
You can take 25% off your whole purchase today only with this code: HAMANDEGGS

Something Else Layout

Don't you love the way Audrey lines up those Chevrons?
What a fantastic idea!
The photos scattered on the layout is just fabulous.
She used some of the Story Teller line from Crate Paper.
You can check out more on her layout here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Jillibean Soup Labels

We just listed this 4 pack of Jillibean Soup Labels.
Yep...FOUR pack!
Woot!
Don't you love the i <3 mustaches and Shut the Front Door?!
I say that all.the.time.
Get 'em while you can.  At $3.75 for the set, they won't last long!
Click here!

Umm...Layout

This is such an amazing layout from Peg!
That picture is absolutely fabulous!
Those clocks are rubons from Kaisercraft.
The chevron paint behind the picture adds a great pop of color and texture.
You can see more about this layout(and a coupon) here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Smile Layout

Check out this fun page from Suzanne!
It is so bright and cheerful.
I love how her chevron is running diagonally.
What a great color combo!
Thanks, Suzanne!
You can see more of her page here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

There is some serious cuteness going on with this card.
Gretchen uses Bella Blvd papers and embellies.
I am convinced rainbows make everything better.
You can read more about this card here.
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Paradise Mini Album

Check out this fantastic mini album from Chrissie!
Don't you love that blue and orange color combo?!
She shows you step by step instructions so that you can make your own.
She used coasters and a Bind-it-all with Echo Park paper.
What a fabulous project!
You can see the tutorial here.
Link here.  Shop here.  Like us here.

Show Me Your Chevron!

1. Sarah 2.Leah 3. Kelly 4. Heather 5. Aimee 6. Heather

Time for a new theme! New blog hop! New prizes!
We want you to Show Your Chevron!
Check out what our Design Team made and getcha some swag!
Leah
Kelly
Sarah
Heather
Aimee
You can win one of our Jenni Mini Kits on their blogs AND on Paper Issues!
That's 6 chances!  Woot!
They also have coupon codes for you to use in the Paper Shop!
We don't want you to pay full retail...evah.
Here are the kits you could win:

The only requirements: Like us on Facebook and Follow our blog.
Easy Peasy.  You are probably already doing that, right?!
Let's get to linkin', shall we?
Show us whatcha got...link up your projects with Chevron.
We'll feature a few each day and maybe it will be you!
It would be ever so nice if you would comment on a few blogs. Everybody loves love.
If you could link back to Paper Issues with a text link, that would rock too!