Allow me to Espresso...

mornin', CHICKENS!  it's Monday, and while Mondays have a bad reputation, they hold a totally different meaning when it comes to Paper Issues!  we have a super fun issue going on right now, and today, it's part TWO of our Creative Team's inspiration! 

today's theme is "Let Me Espresso my Gratitude"... which means you're welcome to submit any NEW or OLD creation that fits the theme, and that can be PRETTY broad...  stuff like COFFEE (!!!), anything for which you're thankful, Thanksgiving (natch!), embellish with coffee-related stuff (have you seen the PaperPOPs in the Paper Issues shop?!), use our free printables and/or cut files (there's a new "Thankful Watercolor" printable available now!)...  make scrapbook pages or cards or anything that fits the theme!

i decided to give a little shout-out to my biffy for the last 15+ years for my page.  he's been a HUGE support through all the crazy stuff going on in my life, he's seen me through a move to New Jersey, a few great losses and job changes, and some very happy moments (there are some going on RIGHT NOW!).  i am totally grateful for my best friend, my Smudge-Paw...

this page uses some awesome papers from Basic Grey's "B-sides" line, Elle's Studio "Joyful", Seven Paper's "Clara" line, plus some goodies from Maggie Holmes' Shine and Pink Paislee's Cedar Lane and Memorandum.  OH!  and mustn't forget the Swag Bag bits!  don't know what a Swag Bag is?  have you been living under a rock?  ;)  CLICK HERE and grab yourself a subscription!

entering this challenge (do it by CLICKING HERE) means you're eligible to win a $20 gift certificate to the Paper Issues shop (and lemme tell ya, it can go a LONG, LONG way, especially when you combine it with a discount!).  you have until December 6th to play along!  just remember that when you link, your entry (blog post, Facebook post, whatever) needs to also link back to us.

so there you have it!  CLICK HERE to check out today's post and see what my teamies did to rock this challenge.  Jennie and Sherri kicked it hard, and have some gorgeous inspiration for you!

and when you win that gift certificate, or decide to shop for some of the new fabulosity in the shop, remember the code!

  

my grand debut at Paper Issues!

WOOT!  it's introduction day for yours truly at the Paper Issues blog, and there might be a thing or two you might not know about me.  :)  CLICK TO CHECK ME OUT, and maybe do some shopping at the Paper Issues store using my 20% off friends discount!  (code ORANGE)

oh, and i got the yummiest of happy mail packages from PI yesterday, so lemme just show you what kinda stuff you can get there...

'cuz some of you might not be familiar with my love for all things BasicGrey, i'll just say that those Hipster and Mint Julep chippies are DELISH and you can find the BG stuff HERE...  but hurry, 'cuz stuff goes QUICKLY, because it's all so fabulous.  not to mention it always comes wrapped so BEAUTIFULLY by the lovely Cassie Box!  that girl is the cat's peejays.


and speaking of BasicGrey, my project on the Paper Issues blog is all about the BG.  CHECKITY CHECK ME OUT!  and have an oss hump day.