4/13/2012

Something special to share - and a GIVE AWAY with paper smooches

Don't you just love giveaways?
A few days ago my sweet and talented friend Kim ask me to help guest this month. 
I of course said "heck yeah!"
Kim and I go way back and I have looked up to her from day one. This is because she is one of the hardest workers in our crafty world. When I heard she was starting Paper Smooches, I had tears of joy for her. I knew the stamps would be a big hit, because she is so amazing!

When my stamps came in the mail, they were wrapped with such love. A sweet string tied with a bow.
I LOVED this new set and got right to work.
I decided a little spring garden would best for my layout's theme.
Just look at the tiny bee!

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On April 15th, Paper Smooches will release their newest set called "Spring Groves" and I am here today to help promote this sweet set! This is the sixth stamp set from their "Kismet collection".

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I have one "Spring Groves" stamp set to give away to one lucky person! You have until midnight on April 15th to leave a comment. I will post the winner here on Monday, April 16th.

For more chances to win...please visit
Paper Smooches Blog
and 
Also the talented
Lea Lawson

Now here are a few close ups of my layout :)
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It's so spring happy. Don't you think?!

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Kim, being so sweet... also sent me this stamp set. I LOVE THIS STAMP! You have to get it! It's so perfect for a kit flying layout and I plan to use it when I get new picture.
I'm so glad Winter is finally leaving! Woohoo!

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So leave a comment here. 
Question for give away:
What do you love most about spring or Kim?
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86 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    I love all the flowers popping up and all the beautiful colors everywhere! Gorgeous layout btw :D

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  2. MargieApril 13, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I love Paper Smooches! Great layout and card!

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  3. EricaApril 13, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Very cute set. I love the grass on your layout.

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  4. Marsha FApril 13, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    I love all the beautiful flowers that bloom in the Spring! Great layout & card!

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  5. Teresa AbajoApril 13, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    This is such a cute set, and your samples are beautiful!

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  6. Cindy deRosierApril 13, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Those stamps are adorable! I love your layout and card.

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  7. Wendy ten HoveApril 13, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    What a beautiful layout you have created! That tree is so pretty and, as you've shown, also large enough to use on a layout like this! Love that! Gorgeous!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  8. crazymomApril 13, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Oh, I love your layout! I love the tree and how that sweet little bee just adds a cute little touch! ♥

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  9. JaneApril 13, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Great layout!

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  10. Serena BeeApril 13, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Great projects, love the card!
    What I like the most about spring is the sound of birds chirping and the trees growing and the hope of summer that's just round the corner!

    Serena

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  11. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    how adorable I love the way you did the grass!

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  12. maddymusclesApril 13, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    That is so darling! My favorite thing about kim's stamps are her beautiful handwritten sentiments!

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  13. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I love the warmer weather and all the outside time! Those stamps are adorable!
    <3
    Katie

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  14. JessicaApril 13, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    this is so sweet and pretty!!! love it! :)

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  15. Erin-April 13, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    this is such a cute layout!

    I love all the blooms, the sunshine, and the soft breezes. Somehow everything seems simultaneously peaceful and joyful in the spring.

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  16. LauraJane:)April 13, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Nice layout and card! I simpley LOVE the fresh smells of SPRING!

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  17. Miriam PrantnerApril 13, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    What a fun layout! Love seeing stamps incorporated into layouts! What I love most about spring is being able to spend more time outside. What I love most about Kim is her stamps!!!

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  18. JingleApril 13, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    You absolutely ROCKED the stamps on that layout! Awesome job! And your card is super cute!

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  19. KimberlyApril 13, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    WOW! That layout is fantastic! What I love about Kim is her distinct, unique style. Her handwriting is unmistakable and you can always pick a Paper Smooches stamp out of a crowd. And she's so sweet! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  20. Angela ThomasApril 13, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I love that you created a layout with this stamp set. It's always nice seeing stamps getting used in layouts.

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  21. Kim MrazApril 13, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I just L-O-V-E your layout Heidi! It's so wonderful to see our stamps used on a scrapbook page :) You rocked them.

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  22. jengdApril 13, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Great layout- love the way you used the tree & made the row of flowers. Personally, I like the smell of cut grass so spring always brings that happy smell.

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  23. JillApril 13, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Fruit trees in full bloom :) Great layout

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  24. EstherApril 13, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    What a super darling layout and cute card!!!!
    LOVE this new stamp set!

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  25. CarolinApril 13, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    This layout is great! Also love the stamp set...
    What's great about Kim, is that she's always so friendly and warm!
    And spring - well, the light green of the new leaves, the first smell of cut grass, the first day out in the sun in a t-shirt...

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  26. JasmineApril 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Great LO! Love the way you used the stamps! I love the smell of the first few Spring rain showers, always smells so clean...and Kim, well she creates these fantastically cute stamps!!

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  27. Lea L.April 13, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    These are super cute, Heidi! I especially love that sweet card!

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  28. Anita RexApril 13, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Sooooo cute! Love that LO great way to use the stamps! :> And so love tHat sweet kite card! Thanks for the chance to win! :>

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  29. SharonApril 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    You are amazing! Such a cute layout and darling stamps. My daffodils are our 1st sign of spring. I look forward to them every year.

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  30. PJimisonApril 13, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Love your samples using the stamps. Talented! :)

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  31. karenelrApril 13, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I love the new blossoms on the trees when they are just coming out. I also love when the cherry blossoms start to float down with a gentle wind! Thanks for the chance to win some awesome stamps!

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  32. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comApril 13, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I love flowers in the spring! Your flowers are so cute on your LO!

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  33. NicoleApril 13, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    AH! I love the card. Fantastic use of other sets!

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  34. MaritApril 13, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Great LO and card you created! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  35. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I ♥ these Heidi!

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  36. MakalahApril 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Creative use of stamps in your layout and cute card to boot!

    I love everything turning green and blooming (but looooathe the current allergy season)!

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  37. Arielle H GordonApril 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Love your sweet layout! And that beautiful card! I am ready for spring, too - I love being outside gardening and plying with the kids and grilling out!

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  38. sharon gApril 13, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I love nature. Everything about nature, so that's what I love about spring--nature coming alive.

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  39. B. PoterajApril 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Spring is a happy season. Even when it rains, it's happy.

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  40. NitashaApril 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Gorgeous projects! Love the flower scene created at the bottom of the layout! Hmmm...my favorite thing about spring is the weather! Not too hot or cold...just right!

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  41. Julie ShearerApril 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Great set of stamps. Love your L:O and card. Very nice. TFS and a chance to win.

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  42. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    What a great scrapbook page! What I love about spring is all the fresh new color and everything just seems happier and brighter. And Kim, well I really like how her stamps are so different and have a whimsical appeal to them.

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  43. ChunyuanApril 13, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    cute set and cute card. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  44. Mary-Anne VApril 13, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    i love your layout...and your card is so uplifting. I love Kim's style and how is is so talented with all her cute creations! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  45. stampingbowdApril 13, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    First I LOVE your projects!!! Love those pretty little flowers on your layout and the fun clouds on your card!

    I love how GREEN and fresh everything looks. We live in GA so in just a month we will have white hot dusty skies instead of these GORGEOUS clear blue ones.

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  46. SuzyApril 13, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    What a super cute layout and card! Love how you showcased the set. My favorite thing about spring is WARMER weather - flip flops and sunglasses PLEASE! :) Thanks for sharing! :)
    -Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  47. LuAnnApril 13, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Kim is a fantastic designer! I love her whimsical style stamps!

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  48. Kim MarieApril 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Nice spring layout! The flowers are wonderful! And the card is the perfect thing to 'blow away' those winter blues! :)
    Kim Marie

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  49. Meagan VaughnApril 13, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    The thing i love most about the spring is the nice weather! I l.o.v.e the new stamp set

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  50. Amber and TravisApril 13, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I love all of these! They are so cute and happy! This is great to spread some Spring cheer!

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  51. *Alison*April 13, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    So adorable.. i love the fresh feel of your layout.. thanks so much for the chance to win.. hugs

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  52. Kathy HApril 13, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    That's a beautiful page and card!

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  53. RavengirlApril 13, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    I love Kim's fun and funky fonts that she uses!

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  54. Teresa Godines #6857April 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I love most about spring is all of the new growth of the trees and the plants. Awesome project. Thanks for sharing

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  55. Michelle N.April 13, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I love Kim's quirky approach to her art & cards! I love every image in this set.

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  56. EzlieApril 13, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I like the warmer weather and seeing more flowers in bloom.

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  57. cassieApril 13, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I love seeing the grass turn green and the leaves and flowers on the trees!

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  58. Loki Made ItApril 13, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    i just love this set and can i add your LO with the grass and the flowers is just perfect i think it it great i may just have to lift it!!!

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  59. SarahApril 13, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Great cards! Everyone needs trees and spring!

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  60. SharonApril 13, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Wow your layout really does say spring! Thanks for the chance to win

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  61. LindaChadApril 13, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Great layout! So much detailing and love went into that design. Paper Smooches is so fun and I think card making and scrapbooking should be fun!

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  62. Indy's DesignsApril 13, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    What a fun set! So perfect for spring and all those beautiful flowers and green grass!

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  63. Sue DApril 13, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Perfect stamp set for this layout and love the kite stamp too. I like Kim's stamps because they are so whimsical and fun.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  64. Simply AJApril 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I love Paper Smooches! This is such an adorable set. Thanks for the chance to win. AJ@queenofmynest

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  65. Lisa's Creative NicheApril 13, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful lo and card! I love the blooming of flowers and finally being able to go outside without a coat again! Thanks so much!
    Lisa

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  66. BarbaraApril 13, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Hands down flowers! All beautiful fresh flowers!

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  67. Kathy McInnes Independant Close To My Heart ConsultantApril 13, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I love all the new babies - lambs, ducklings, chickens, rabbits at my friends zoo

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  68. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I love the weather getting warmer. Great layout. Thanks.

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  69. pixie sparkleApril 13, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I love Kim's handwriting the most, her sentiments sets are must haves!

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  70. Lynne in NIApril 14, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    I love Spring and seeing all the new growth in my garden, and the baby animals in the fields. And I love Kim's stamps as they are so distinctive and versatile too!
    Gorgeous layout BTW!

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  71. LyndalApril 14, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous layout and card. What I love most about spring is that "just about to rain" smell on a sunny day!

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  72. MarieApril 14, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I love the bright green color of the new grass shooting out of the ground in the spring =)

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  73. AnonymousApril 14, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    In love with your layout...so cute! All the little details...and all that fussy cutting....turned out awesome!

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  74. TigriswillreignApril 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    What an amazing layout! I love seeing how to incorporate stamping with scrapbooking!

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  75. Ashley NewellApril 14, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Gorgeous layout and card! I LOVE Kim! She's SOOOOO sweet! I've met her at CHA a couple times and she's so warm and kind.

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  76. marilyn s.April 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I love the set and your layout. Just beautiful.

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  77. JudithApril 14, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Spring is my favorite season! You've made a happy LO
    Thank you for the chance to win the cute stamp set!

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  78. chilli pipApril 15, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    new beginnings (possibly with a new stamp set)

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  79. Diana WaiteApril 15, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    oh FABULOUS work Heidi!

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  80. lyndaApril 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    I have lots of tiny flowers similar to yours. This is one of those moments when I ask myself, "Now why didn't I think of that?"

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  81. Rebecca KeppelApril 15, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    gorgeous projects! i love spending lots of time outside in the spring because in AZ we spend a lot of time inside during the summer :)

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  82. Kelly BraundApril 15, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Love your LO! I love spring because of the blooming flowers and lots of fun end of the school year stuff!

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  83. MoosiskApril 15, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I just LOVE your layout! So fun. Thanks for a chance to win one of those FAB Smooches sets. :D

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  84. Cherl B.April 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Great layout. Thanks for a cahnce to win

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  85. The Paper ParadeApril 15, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I love that you used this set for a card and a layout! It is so sweet :) I especially love the "grass" you created!

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  86. MariaApril 15, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    So very cute! Love it!
    Hugs,

    Maria B.

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