CHALLENGE #31 - NEW YEAR'S

Happy Monday! I wish we would get snow here in Texas. Is it snowing where you are? I so enjoyed looking at everyone's Anything Christmas challenge submissions last week. It so got us in the Christmas spirit!  So many great projects. The winner from last week's challenge is Calypso from Calypso's Candy Craft. Congratulations, Calypso! You have won your choice of 5 digital stamps from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More! Fun!! Please email me at northrose@slowar.com.

This week we challenge you to make ANYTHING NEW YEAR'S RELATED! Submit your project link below. Here is what our Design Team came up with:

QUEEN CARLEY
                    New Years Survival Kit- (Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More; Stamp from Meljen's Designs)

It includes a small pack of Tylenol, mascara, lip-gloss, band aids for when those fabulous shoes start to hurt, gum for the midnight kiss, and coins because no matter what hotel you stay in they always have vending machines for water the next morning!

QUEEN JANIS

QUEEN MICHELLE

QUEEN PAM - (Paper Dolls for Everyday)

QUEEN SHARON

QUEEN SHEREE

QUEEN CORRI  - Simply Charmed

QUEEN ALEX

This week we are sponsored by CRAVIN SCRAPPIN!

One lucky winner (must have a USA shipping address) will receive the

WE R MEMORY KEEPERS TWIRL KIT including:

Kit Includes:

• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Twirly
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Sweet Thing Glitter
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Sunbeam
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Spunky
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Rise and Shine Die Cut
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Little Bird
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Home
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Happy
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Flutter
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Bubbles
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Bow Tie Die Cut
• 2 Sheets 12x12 Cardstock Bloom and Grow Glitter
• 1 Sheet Embossed Stickers
• 1 Pkg Designer Brads
• 1 Pkg Adhesive Glitter Lace
• 1 Stamp Bloom
• 12" x 12" Archival Safe Storage folder

It doesn't say it in the description above, but these papers are double-sided! Wooo-Hoooo! Everybody loves double-sided paper!!!! Thanks for playing with us this week! We can't wait to see what you create!!

CHALLENGE #30 - CHRISTMAS

Happy Monday!  I wish we would get snow here in Texas.  Is it snowing where you are?  I so enjoyed looking at everyone's snowman challenge submissions last week.  Brrrrrr! So many great projects.  The winner from last week's challenge is Tiara from Dreamin' of Paradise.  Congratulations, Tiara!  You have won a $10 Gift Certificate to Digital Delights by Louby Loo!  Fun!! Please email me at northrose@slowar.com.

This week we challenge you to make ANYTHING CHRISTMAS!  Submit your project link below.  Here is what our Design Team came up with:

QUEEN ABBY - (Create A Critter)

QUEEN CARLEY - (Tags, Bags, Boxes & More)

QUEEN CORRI - (Winter Frolic)

QUEEN JANIS - (Paper Doll Dress Up)

QUEEN MARIA

QUEEN PAM -  (Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamp)

(Paper Dolls for Everyday, Chore Chart, Simply Charmed, Create a Critter)

QUEEN SHARON - (Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamp & Winter Frolic)

QUEEN SANDRA (Mini Album)

We are sponsored this week by Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More! 

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge. Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers, designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.  Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of the winner's choice.

Thanks for playing with us this week.  We can't wait to see your projects!

2011 WINTER QUEENS!!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OUR CURRENT CHALLENGE, PLEASE 

CLICK HERE!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BLOG HOP WINNERS FROM LAST WEEKEND

CLICK HERE!

Good morning!  Are you ready to see the 

NEW 2011 Winter Queen Teams!

I'm so excited to have these super talented ladies providing crafting inspiration to you for January, February and March of 2011.  

Here are the Teams and links to their blogs so you can go check them out!

Team 1

Michelle

 http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

Melissa

http://apaperjourney.blogspot.com/

Sandra 

http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

Georgiana

http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Pam

http://simply-pam.blogspot.com

Carely

http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com/

Glenda

http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

Lisa

http://www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com/

Don & Judy

http://airingout-don.blogspot.com/

Team 2

Corri 

http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/

Sharon

http://meemeescrations.blogspot.com/

Sheree

http://cravinscrappin.blogspot.com/

Janis (me) 

http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Maria

http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

Theresa

http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

Heather

http://www.princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/

JD

 http://www.jdscricuteering.blogspot.com

Make sure you bookmark their blogs, Follow them, subscribe by email for updates to their blogs, and leave them some comment love telling them how excited you are to see what they create for Paper Playtime!

This really is a GREAT group of ladies (and one man - hey, Daddy!)  

Don't forge to participate in our SNOWMAN project challenge this week by CLICKING HERE!

And if you were hopping along with us last weekend, don't forget to CLICK HERE to see if you won any of our 7 Blog Candy Giveaways!

Have a wonderful day and a FUN FUN FUN weekend!

Jingle Bells!

The Queens (and King) of Paper Playtime's Royal Court

BLOG HOP WINNERS!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OUR CURRENT CHALLENGE, PLEASE 

CLICK HERE!

I know you guys have been anxiously awaiting to hear who the 7 winners are from last weekend's Stocking Stuffer blog hop... well wait no more - here they are!

Joy's Life -

The winner of Joy's Life "Lots of Pun" clear stamps is:  DAVE of INSPIRATIONAL CARDS who said:  "Whew.. I made it threw my 1st ever blog hop. Not knowing what to expect, I was very pleasantly surprised by all the neat projects and ideas for Christmas. Thank you for letting me in on this hop, have a Merry Christmas & A Blessed New Year."  Dave, please email me your USA shipping address to northrose@slowar.com (Janis).  Congratulations on finishing your first ever blog hop and for winner a GREAT set of stamps!

Catherine Pooler of Stampin' Up! -

 

The winner of Catherine Pooler Stampin' Up set of wood mounted stamps called "Spotlight" is: KARELJ of ONE BY ONE THE FLAMINGOS ARE STEALING MY SANITY - MY LIFE IN PINK who said:  "I had such a wonderful time on the hop! I found new blogs to follow and filled an entire sheet of paper with ideas to go back to! Thanks so much! I'm a follower."  Congratulations, Karelj! You are going to love this stamp set!  Please email me your USA shipping address so I can forward it to our sponsor who will get your prize right out to you.

Simply Pam -

The winner of Pam's prize of Simply Pam - a great Accessory Assortment - is: ROBIN who said:  "Just finished the whole hop! What a great way to start the day with so much inspiration! There were so many great projects!" Congratulations!  This Accessory Assortment is awesome.  I'm kind of jealous. LOL  I know you'll have great fun with this!  Please email me your USA shipping address so I can forward it to our sponsor who will ship your prize right out to you.

Paper Pretties -

The winner of Paper Pretties Snowy Snuggle Stamp is: SIMPLY AJ  who said:  "So excited to start the hop. There are so many of my favorite designers on display and a few news ones that I am excited to meet. Thanks to all the sponsors that have joined in the fun!" Congratulations!  This stamp is so precious and perfect for this time of year and even through January and February. Please email me your USA shipping address so I can forward it to our sponsor who will ship your prize right out to you.

Fresh Brewed Designs -

The winner of Fresh Brewed Stamp Kit is: DEBICAN  who said:  "All the hops are great. Super lots of inspiration. Im done, been to all. Now for a chance to win. Hugs, Debi " Congratulations!  This stamp kit looks like tons of fun! I can't wait to see you post what you create with it. Please email me your USA shipping address so I can forward it to our sponsor who will ship your prize right out to you.

The Stamping Boutique -

$15.00 Gift Certificate

The winner of The Stamping Boutique's $15.00 Gift Certificate good for ANYTHING in their store is: HEATHER OF PRINCESS PAPER PROJECTS  who said:  " Okay, I have just seen 16 AMAZING projects. THE QUEENS RULE!!! ;) So blessed to be part of this crowd (and humbled as well). I left comments on all of the blogs and am inspired so am off to my craft room to finish what I need to do. Thanks for the wonderful blog hop, Janis. Big hugs, Heather " Congratulations!  Have fun shopping and picking out FREE stuff from The Stamping Boutique.  They have such great images! Please send your email address to me at northrose@slowar.com and I will forward it to our sponsor who will contact you with how to claim your prize.

Susana's Custom Art & Card Design-

( SCACD)

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The winner of SCACD's Elisabeth Bell Fall Sampler Edition set  is: KRIS IN ALASKA who said:  " OK, I've been to every blog and commented! I hope I didn't miss anyone! A superb bunch of awesome creative geniuses! Thanks everyone! Kris in Alaska " Congratulations!  This stamp set is gorgeous! I love these images.  You can do so much with this! (My family will be back in Alaska next May - can't wait!) Please send me your email to northrose@slowar.com.  I will forward your info to our sponsor who will contact you with how to claim your prize.

Congratulations to all the winners!  This was a super fun hop.  Everyone has said what lovely comments they received. Thank you so much, everyone!  

And also, thanks to our SPONSORS who really were so very generous to us for this hop!  Please visit our sponsors.  These are great places to shop!  Let them know Paper Playtime sent you over.  

And to all my Paper Playtime QUEENS and PRINCESSES - you gals ROCK!  Your talent, imagination, cleverness, quirkiness, and joy of crafting shine through every project you create.  I'm so blessed to have you as part of our Design Team on Paper Playtime.  Love you!  Mean it!

Jingle Bells,

:) Janis

CHALLENGE #29 - SNOWMEN

Remember, you do not have to have a blog to submit your project.  You can also link to your picture if you store it on a photo site like Photobucket or Flickr, etc.

Happy Monday!  Are you having a fun December?  Hope so!!  I so enjoyed looking at everyone's snowflake challenge submissions last week.  WOW!  I got so much great inspiration.  The winner from last week's challenge is Summer & Jennifer  from The Cricut Diaries!  Congratulations, ladies!  You have won 5 FREE digi images of your choice from The Stamping Boutique!  Fun!! Please email me at northrose@slowar.com.

This week we challenge you to use a SNOWMAN or SNOWMEN on your paper projects.  Submit your project with the link below.  Here is what some of our Design Team came up with:

QUEEN PAM

QUEEN CARLEY

QUEEN JANIS

QUEEN MARIA

QUEEN MICHELLE

Queen Sharon

Queen Corri - Doodlecharms

QUEEN SANDRA

Our sponsor this week is DIGITAL DELIGHTS BY LOUBY LOO!

Welcome to Digital Delights, a magical place filled with my little digi creations from all walks of life. We have a wide range of digital stamps which are delivered straight to your email 24/7!!

http://digitaldelightsbyloubyloo.com/

One winner from this week's challenge submissions will be chosen by random to receive:

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

QUEEN BLOG HOP!

Welcome to our First EVER Paper Playtime Blog Hop!

We are so excited that you have decided to join us today! We have a great line-up for you to hop along and visit. You aren't going to believe the awesome "Little Something" gift ideas you are going to discover.

If you get lost, just return here and check the list below:

Here is the line up:

1. Paper Playtime - http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/ (YOU ARE HERE)

2. Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

3. Sheree - http://cravinscrappin.blogspot.com/

4. Carley - http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com/

5. Pam - http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/

6. Mary - http://cardztv.blogspot.com/

7. Maria - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

8. Sharon - http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com/

9. Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

10. Corri - http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/

11. Lisa - http://www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com/

12. Kathi - http://www.blogbykathi.blogspot.com/

13. Alex - http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

14. Sandra - http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

15. Melissa - http://www.apaperjourney.blogspot.com/

16. Abby - http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/

17. Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

18. Heather - http://www.freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

We have BLOG HOP CANDY! Please visit our sponsors. We are so appreciative of them sponsoring our BLOG HOP and offering such AMAZING blog candy for our hop. Before we get into what you could win, you probably would like to know HOW you could have a chance to win.

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Visit all the crafters on the list and leave them comments on their post
3. For a second chance to win, come back when you are done and leave a 2nd comment letting us know you've completed the hop and left comment love all along the way
4. For BLOG CANDY we need to physically mail out, you must have a USA shipping address

We will be drawing 7 WINNERS!!!

And here are the AWESOME BLOG CANDIES you could win:

Joy's Life -

I know you've heard of Joy of Joy's Life. Who hasn't? I just LOVE her videos, her humor, and her ways to make projects that don't cost a lot of money. She is so clever! She is offering one of her stamp sets! It's the Lots of Pun set shown below to one lucky winner:

Catherine Pooler of Stampin' Up! -

Catherine posts project ideas and has links to the store, gallery, events, specials, clubs, and how to become a Demonstrator. I have loved Stampin' Up! for years! Here is the prize she is providing to one lucky winner. The SPOTLIGHT stamp set:

Simply Pam -

Pam makes such cute cards! Go look at her Peek-a-Boo Penguin HERE. Isn't he just the cutest? Pam is always coming up with creative ways to express her craftiness. She's so inspiring. She is offering an Accessories Assortment to one lucky winner:

Paper Pretties -

Have you been over to the Paper Pretties online store yet? You have to pop over. So many things in my wish list! Paper Pretties is offering Snowy Snuggles stamp - a bare rubber stamp - to one lucky winner:

Fresh Brewed Designs -

Oh my, Oh my, Oh my! So many Freshed Brewed Designs yummy things to play with! Get our your Christmas shopping list and head on over there! Freshed Brewed Designs is offering this stamp kit to one lucky winner:

The Stamping Boutique -

Have you checked out The Stamping Boutique? You've seen their digi stamps here on our site lots of times. Their images are so adorable, and they have so many to choose from! They are offering a

$15.00 Gift Certificate

good for ANYTHING in the store (not just the digi line) to one lucky winner!

Susana's Custom Art & Card Design-

( SCACD)

Want this badge?"

SCACD is a one stop shopping experience carrying beautiful papers, embellishments and exclusive stamp lines from such artists as Elisabeth Bell and Victoria Case!  SCACD is offering this lovely Elisabeth Bell Fall Sampler Edition set to one lucky winner.

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All 7 Winners will be announced on Tuesday!

Are you ready to get started?! Your first stop is

JANIS over at PAUSE DREAM ENJOY!

Remember if you ever get lost along the way, just return here and refer to the list above.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The Paper Playtime Queens & a few Princesses