Share the Love Blog Hop February 10th! Come join in the Fun of Sharing the LOVE!

                Share the Love Blog Hop

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 my 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...

For my "Share the Love" project, I chose to make a digital card that I will print from my printer and give to my husband for Valentine's Day :)

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 is so important to me and I am so grateful that I have a chance to do that every single month :)  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 my 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 my blog www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com.  Either way, you will be eligible to win $20 worth of free patterns from my store!

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

1. 'Like' Paper Piecings By Nikki on Facebook. 

2. "Follow" me and subscribe by email to paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com.

3. Leave a comment on my blog or facebook telling of you favorite charity and why it is close to your heart.

4. Link your project with Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post, using the freebie - or another PPBN piecing on either my blog or facebook page - or both for a second chance to win the $15 worth of patterns from my store :)

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

Next stop is Patti

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

Cuddly Cupids Set

Hello bloggerland :)  Just wanted to post my newest set for all to see :)

Available now in my store!  These cuddly cuties will look adorable on all of your Valentine's Day crafts, cards, bulletin boards and scrapbook pages!  Can't help but love him ;)  Give him a chance to shoot his arrow to your Valentine :)  No doubt he will strike love into the hearts of many :)

I have also just released this t-shirt in my new Zazzle store! Perfect for sharing the love on Valentine's Day :)

 There are many different styles available other than this long sleeve shirt.  Be sure to choose which type and color t-shirt you would like on the product page when you get there!

Hope everyone is having an amazing day! Lots of love and hugs as always <3

Nikki

New Pattern Club Exclusive!

Howdy Ya'll...LOL!  This morning I want to show you my newest pattern club exclusive that will be ready later today :)

If you haven't already heard about my pattern club, let me tell you a little about it :)  It's a super awesome deal and you have two options:

1. Mini-Club = You get 4 regular patterns of your choice and 1 Club Exclusive of your choice for only $15/month!! 

2.  Option 2 is the best choice with unlimited (which means every single pattern I put out except for FB Fan Freebies) each month.  All regular patterns and all exclusive patterns for only $30/month!! I'm pretty sure you won't be able to find this anywhere else with any of the other PP companies out there :)  

It's super fun and my current members LOVE their club memberships!  They get to go get their patterns as soon as they come out, no waiting :)  How much fun would it be to have unlimited access to my store every month?!?! 

We have a lot of fun with the club and very soon, I will be doing Challenges with my pattern club!! So girls, be on the lookout for some fun, new challenges :)

So, that's my pattern club :)  It's so much fun! Check out the guest book section of my store to see what some of my customers have to say about PPbN and my Pattern Club :)

I hope you all have an absolutely amazing day <3 Lots of hugs ALWAYS!!

Nikki

The Princess' Wedding Surprise Blog Hop

Welcome and thank you for joining us to celebrate the fairytale wedding of my beautiful daughter Princess Heather. If you have just come from Lisa's Blog, you are on the right track. Today, January 28th, 2012, is her wedding day and while you are hopping she could be getting dressed, walking down the aisle, or already celebrating her new life with Prince Charming.

This blog hop is dedicated strictly to 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts. All layouts you see in this hop are being put together into a wedding surprise scrapbook album for my daughter, a gift fitting of any young princess. You are going to be amazed at what creations these fabulous ladies have designed. 

As a “thank you” to you, my wonderful royal court of followers and new comers, I also have some dreamy blog candy to offer. In order to be eligible for this blog candy, all that is required of you is to comment and follow each blog along the hop and to stop in at the facebook pages of the sponsors to thank them! The last stop on the hop is my daughter’s blog, Please stop in and wish her congratulations and if you facebook, drop her a note on her wall:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1224236273

Here is the list of the ever so generous sponsors for today’s hop:

My Pink Stamper –

Blog: http://www.mypinkstamper.com/

 FB: https://www.facebook.com/mypinkstamper

Creations with Christina

 FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creations-With-Christina/110022992358395

Blog: http://www.creationswithchristina.com/

Paper Piecings by Nikki (THIS IS ME :)

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paper-Piecings-by-Nikki/210135505721726

Bugjuiced Blog: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com/

For my contribution to Heather's book, I decided to focus on the Mother and Daughter part of the wedding day <3 It's such a special, sad, happy, proud moment for parents and I wanted to make sure that there was a page in the book that showcased Liz and Heather's wedding day moments :)

I designed and created the Mother and Bride just for Liz and Heather :) I had to put little grey hairs in Mom's head so that everyone would know she was "Mom" and not a brides maid or sister :)  LOL!  I'm not calling you old Liz because I have grey hairs like this so I knew it would be ok just add a few....LOL!!

I am really enjoying using stickles on everything lately and since the colors were pink and silver, I went to town :)  Simple paper that I found at JoAnne Fabrics along with some Bazzill Basics added in there.  I found the pink flower embellishments in $1 bin at JoAnne's (never skip passed that bin cause there is great stuff in there)!!  The hearts at the bottom of the layout were actually a whole sheet of paper and I just cut out one row of them to make a bottom border :)

Thanks for hopping with us today :) I can't wait to see pictures from the wedding Liz :) Congratulations Michelle <3 I hope you wedding day was everything you always hoped and dreamed it would be :)

If you haven't visited my FB fan page (Paper Piecings by Nikki), please be sure to come over and "Like" me (only if you like what you see of course...LOL)! Each week, I have a Facebook fan of the week and give that person and exclusive freebie pattern just for being such an awesome fan! I design and create digital paper piecings patterns for crafting, scrapbooking and teaching resources :) I post new designs almost every day that you can use for any crafting project, scrapbooking page, cards or even school bulletin boards, flash cards, posters, etc. You name it, my designs can be used for almost anything :) I also make digital animated graphics for blogs and webpages too :)

Here is the lineup for the rest of the hop:

1. Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com  
2. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
3. Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
4. Shannon - http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
5. Lisa -  http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
6. Nikki - http://paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com YOU ARE HERE
7. Michelle- http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com HOP HERE NEXT
8. Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
9. Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com 
10. Gloria - http://craftnthings.blogspot.com
11. Cori W. - http://createdbycori.blogspot.com
12. Staci- http://preciousmem.blogspot.com
13. Erica - http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
14. http://pinkpunkcosmo.blogspot.com

You next stop will be Michelle and you are going to love her layout!

Hope you had as much fun as I did and were inspired by the many gorgeous and creative layouts that you have seen today :) Once again, congratulations on your new life Heather <3 May it be filled with so much love and laughter and happiness always <3


God Bless
Nikki
©Paper Piecings by Nikki

Newest Patterns :)

Hello my blogging buddies <3  It's been entirely way to long since I've blogged...I really need to work on catching up with all of you more and on a daily basis :)  Just wanted to post some of my newest pattern sets that I've put out in the last week :)

Stop over to my FACEBOOK FANPAGE to see all of the adorable projects my DT and awesome fans have made with these and other patterns :)  I've been so inspired by all of their amazing and unique projects!  Don't miss out on some great ideas for your projects :)  

If you haven't become a PPbN FB fan yet, be sure to click the "Like" button on my fan page so that you can possibly win some really cute "Fan Exclusives"!  Here are just a few of the little surprises I've made for my awesome "Fans of the Week"...

I hope everyone is having a beautiful Monday :)  Thanks for stopping by and be sure to look around my blog...I've added some really cute things you may be interested in :)  Lots and lots of hugs to all of you <3 <3 <3

Nikki

Valentine's Day Card Blog Hop for Kids with Cancer

Hi :)  Welcome to the Valentine's Day Card Blog Hop for Kids with Cancer <3

My name is Nikki Calmes, owner and designer/artist of ©Paper Piecings by Nikki :)  If you have just come from Lena's blog, you are on the right track :)

I am so honored to be a part of this blog hop <3  Knowing that all of these wonderful ladies have come together to create beautiful cards for these amazing kids just melts my heart :)  I wish I could be there when they open up there surprise Valentines <3

Today I have created a 5x7 card using all digital artwork designed my me :)  The cute little ladybug bears are from my digital paper piecings pattern set "Always Be My Little Lady".  I drew the hearts on the front of the card and on the inside of the card, using Photoshop (one of my most favorite programs on the face of the earth) You can do just about anything you can dream of with your crafting and photo editing using this amazing software!!  It's a little pricey, but you will never need another photo editing or digital scrapbooking software again!

I used Bazzill card stock paper on almost the entire card, except for the heart patterned paper that I used for the photo mat on the inside which I bought at Michael's.  I printed the inside message on Bazzill card stock right from my printer.  Instead of using white inkjet paper, I just cut a piece of 12x12 Bazzill down to 8.5x11 and put it in the printer tray :) Easy peasy :)

The also drew the heart that appears on the outside and added the message to the inside of the heart and printed it on Kodak professional photo paper :)

I added pop dots to the Ladybug bears and the photo mat messages to make them stand and give them a 3-dimensional look :)  I've seen a lot of stickles lately and I just LOVE how it looks so I added lots and lots!! I figured the little "love bug" who gets this card would like the sparkles <3

Sorry for the glare on the photos :(  I couldn't get a shot without a flash glare :(

I had so much fun making this card :)  I hope you enjoyed your stop here today :)  I am also giving away BLOG CANDY!!!  The winner of my blog candy will receive $25.00 worth of free patterns or digital elements from my store :) In order to be considered for my blog candy you MUST:

1. Follow my blog :)

2.  Subscribe via email :)

3. Head over to my Facebook Fanpage and become one of my newest fans so you can get updates on all my new designs and have chances to win free, FUN stuff from me :)  

4.  Leave a comment on this post :)

I will choose a winner via Random.org.  Your number will be whatever number your comment is on this post :)

For those Hoppers who would like to participate and send Valentine Cards for the Children, please make sure they are for either sex boy/girl as we will not know how many of each will be in the unit towards V-day. Also, please send your cards to me...

                                                                             Ashley T.

                                                                        6 Sherin Drive 

Newark, DE 19702

Please make sure they are delivered before Jan. 31 as we need enough time to send them out to the Hospital for the children!!! 

Thank you so much for "hopping by" :)  Your next stop is Nicolette :)  Have fun on the rest of your hop today and may God Bless you every day <3

Lots of Hugs,

Nikki

1. Liz- http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com/

2. Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

3. Teresa - http://www.scrappintplace.blogspot.com/

4. Lina- http://www.sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com

5. Nikki-http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com   YOU ARE HERE :)

6. Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com  HOP HERE NEXT

7. Misty - http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/

8. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

9. Theresa Neubaum - http://www.scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com

10. Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

11. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

12. Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com

13. Leslie-http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com

14. Melissa-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com

15. Amy - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

My Very First Blog Award!!!

I AM SO SO EXCITED AND HONORED!!! I have just received my very first blog award!!! 

Now, I get to give this award it to 5 newbie blogs that I think are amazing! These blogs are all up and coming and have less than 200 followers. As a recipient it is now your turn to pick 5 blogs and share the love!

Here are the rules:

• Choose 5 up and coming blogs of fewer than 200 followers to award the Liebster to.
• Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them. If you are not a follower of theirs, that might be a nice way to show appreciation for the award.;)
• Post the award on your blog.  Link back to the blogs you have given the Liebster to so everyone else can pay them a visit.

The award goes to:

1. Mandy ~ http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/

2. Jamie ~ http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/

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I am Still visiting newbie blogs to find 3 more of my favs but
please click on these blogs and visit them and leave some love :)


I hope they become your favorites too!!


Don't forget, If you were given this award, please pass is on to 5 bloggers with less than 200 followers.


Thanks so much Doris - you truly have made my day!!

Nikki