Paper Piecings by Nikki

ANYTHING GOES Blog Hop

2013-03-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Paper Piecings By Nikki March Blog Hop "Anything Goes". Our Design Team went crazy and did what ever they felt inspired to do.

If you are here, you are in the right spot to start our Hop.  Here's our 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

Amanda S - http://scrapbookinghayven.blogspot.com/

Debbie- http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

Barb - http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/

Amanda B- http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.ca/

Now hop on over to Patti's Blog and make sure you leave a comment on each stop along the way. When you're done hopping, check out the new items at our store, www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com , and 'like' our facebook page for weekly challenges and fun giveaways!

Thanks for taking time to hop with us today!

Here's a peek at some of my newest files - and they are only .99!!!!!    Also, pick up all your silhouette supplies at the lowest prices on the web!

and a few daily freebies...remember they are free for one day only - then only .50 in our store!

New Daily Freebie

2013-02-28T11:20:00.001-05:00

I think we are all wishing for April Showers and the coming of spring. I know I am! Here's a peek at today's freebie at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com

And here is a look at a new file! I can't wait to give this one a try!!!

Isn't it the cutest ever???

AND, if you missed the news~~~~~~~Nikki is now selling all your silhouette supplies!!!!! Not only that, she is the cheapest place on the web! Make sure you get your daily freebie and check out all the new files she has in the store...

~~~DT Patti

NEWS FLASH....One Stop Shopping - Silhouette Supplies!!!

2013-02-24T14:50:00.000-05:00

Have you heard? Paper Piecings By Nikki is now your one stop shopping place for all things paper cutting, piecings, etc. She will now be carrying Silhouette supplies....including the machines and software at the cheapest prices I have ever seen on the web!

Hurry to her store to check out the new supplies and the great prices. Also...check out the "What's New" page and her DAILY Freebie!!!!

Here's my latest creation, using my newly upgraded software package. I upgraded to the Designer Edition software...Nikki offers it for $31.50 instead of the $49 at the silhouette site!!!

This file was only .99 cents - as is all Nikki's files. It was so much fun to create...I can't wait to add my pictures!!!

Happy Valentines Day! FREEBIE ALERT!

2013-02-14T08:58:00.003-05:00

Happy Valentines Day to all you paper lovers! We have a special freebie for all of you today.

You can pick this adorable little cutie up at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com. While you're there, take a look at all the new files Nikki has created lately! If you've missed a DAILY freebie, just check out the .50 store.

Now for a little Valentines Inspiration with some of Nikki's files:

We'd love to see your Valentines Day creations...please post them on our fan page on facebook.

Love is in the Air Blog Hop

2013-02-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Paper Piecings By Nikki's February Blog Hop.  "Love is in the Air"  The Design Team has outdone themselves with all things "Love".  We hope you will hop along with us and be inspired to create  your own "love" filled projects.

Nikki has created her very own love creation - a FREE file for everyone who hops along with us today.  You can get this file at the Paper Piecings By Nikki Store.

Free File at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com

If you have just stumbled upon this hop, you stumbled onto the right place.  The hop begins here.  If you get lost, you can come back here and look at the line-up. 

Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

Barb - www.mommaducksblog.blogspot.com

Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com

Amanda B- http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.ca/

Amanda S - http://scrapbookinghayven.blogspot.com/

Pam and Kim - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

You're next stop will be Patti

Here's what I did with the free file:

Make sure you check out all the stops on our hop today - and go to www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com  to get your freebie.  Once you get the freebie and create your project, make sure you enter it in our Facebook Fan Page Challenge. 

The winner of Barb Rapp's blog candy, from last month, is:

Cathplus5

CONGRATULATIONS - Please contact us, so Barb can get your candy out to you!﻿

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Facebook Challenge Winner

2013-02-07T18:34:00.004-05:00

NormaJean McMillan Scott you are our challenge winner! Please contact Nikki with your choice of any 5 files :)

I love the projects that are coming in with these challenges ladies! Keep up the good work!!

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: Use any one of THIS week's FREEBIE Files to create something for Valentine's day :) Love is in the air at PPbN ♥

~DT Amanda Brunet

Here's a peek at the free file you can use to enter this weeks challenge!

Get this at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com

And here is a peek at today's Freebie:

Get this at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for the Love is in the Air Blog Hop. The fun starts here!!!!!

Tuesday Freebie

2013-02-05T09:25:00.000-05:00

Today's freebie is perfect for Valentines Day! Head over to www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com and pick up yours and make sure you check out what's new! Nikki has some amazing files coming...keep checking!

Don't forget to come back on Friday for the "Love is in the Air" Blog hop!!! You can get SPECIAL free file - and a chance for some prizes!

Today's Freebie and a Look at What's New!

2013-02-04T18:39:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Paper Piecings By Nikki...Here's a look at today's Freebie:

You can pick up your freebie at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com

Remember to come back each day for a new freebie - and if you've missed one, you can find former freebies for only .50 cents!

Here's a look at a new file in Nikki's store:

Isn't this the cutest????

Here's a peek at what's coming soon:

Make sure you check out the store! Nikki has added a bunch of new files and lots of new ideas!!!

We hope you will join us this weekend for our "Love is In the Air" Blog hop! We will be featuring some Valentines Inspiration and also be giving you all a brand new FREE file, just for Valentines Day!

Saturday Freebie!!!!

2013-02-02T18:54:00.001-05:00

Here's what's free at Paper Piecings By Nikki!!!

To get yours, go to www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com and get it... While you're there, check out the past freebie files that are only .50 cents!!! You will be amazed at what you will find!!!

What's New at Paper Piecings By Nikki

2013-01-31T09:27:00.002-05:00

WOW - we have been making some big changes at Paper Piecings By Nikki. Nikki has lowered prices - all her files are just .99!!!! Not only has she lowered her prices, but she is releasing a DAILY freebie. After that the freebie is only .50!!!

Here is today's freebie:

You can pick this up today at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com

Here is a bit of Thursday inspiration - brought to you by DT Patti

I used two of Nikki's cow files "utterly amazing' and "got milk" Make sure you head over and check out all the new files she has for just .99!!!!

New Files - New Pricing - Lots of Inspiration

2013-01-24T11:43:00.000-05:00

DT Patti here to wish you all Happy Thursday and to share a little inspiration with you. Nikki has some amazing new files - and also some GREAT new pricing. But first let me share my newest layout.

"Got Milk" File

I had so much fun creating this layout. Changing the colors and the poses around. My fellow DT members also had fun creating their versions too....take a look:

DT Amanda

DT Barb

DT Deb using another new file!

Hope you will go the www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com and check out all the new files and pricing!!!

Let's Get Organized Blog Hop

2013-01-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the "Let's Get Organized Blog Hop".  The Design Team at Paper Piecings By Nikki is hoping to inspire you with some organizational ideas.  Please grab your favorite beverage and hop along with us.  There will be some candy along the way - and lots of ideas.

Here's our line-up:

Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

Pamela & Kimi - http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

Barb - http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/

Amanda S - http://scrapbookinghayven.blogspot.com/

Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

Amanda B - www.thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.com

Your next stop along the way is DT Patti.  Made sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win a free file of your choice from www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com.

Make sure to 'like' Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook and to check the store each day for a fabulous freebie!  Also, did you know that Nikki has lowered her prices???  Yes, she sure did.  You will find everything in her store is just .99 everyday!  If you haven't tried her files yet - now is the time.  No matter what program or cutter you use, you will find a file extension to use in each and every pattern.

EXTRA SPECIAL BLOG CANDY TREAT....Our Momma Duck - or the Head Nut here at the design team, Barb is offering some amazing blog candy to one lucky winner.  All you have to do is leave a comment on every blog and become a follower of every blog on the hop - and you could win this amazing set of piecings, created by our own talented Barb Rapp!

 The winner will be announced at our next hop!  Thanks again for hopping along!!!

New Pricing at PPBN Store

2013-01-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

Have you heard the news????

Check out the Daily (Yes, I said Daily) Freebies!!!!!

Come back tomorrow and hop along with us for our

Paper Piecings By Nikki

Organizational Blog Hop!

Challenge Winner for 'Anything Goes" and New Challenge

2013-01-17T08:32:00.002-05:00

The anything goes CHALLENGE WINNER is: Julie Warren :) Congratulations! Please message Nikki with your choice of pattern!

THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE: Inspired by one of our DT members who is expecting a new little bundle of joy in April, we've decided to make this week's challenge a two-part (which means two prizes!) Part 1: Create a baby-themed card or layout using any PPbN pattern.
Part 2: This DT Member (pssst Amanda S) is stumped with names for this new little girl she's growing in there. Throw some name suggestions out at her and if yours is on her list, or ends up on her list, you'll get a prize too! IF SOMEONE NAMES HER BABY, I will personally make and mail you the PPbN pattern of your choice!!!

Good Luck!!! This should be fun!!! ~DT Amanda Brunet

DIGI COLORING TUTORIAL

2012-12-21T10:12:00.004-05:00

Have you wondered how to color your PPbN Digi stamps like the pros? Visit DT Barb's blog today and take a look at her Digi Coloring post. You won't believe how easy it is ;)

I just thought I'd share the card I made with my pink Kiss This Bear Digi Stamp I posted earlier today. I also made the pink roses on this cI just thought ard from the More Flowers file. It can be found here: https://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/more-flowers-cutting-file-set.html

The Bear Digi Stamp is located here: https://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/new-items/ The sentiment on the card is one I made up and printed on the computer. This card is going to be a hand delivered card so I figured go big on the flowers! lol They would be great on home decor projects or in a shadow box! ~ Barb DT

Merry Christmas Blog Hop

2012-12-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

Design Team Member Patti here to welcome you to our Merry Christmas Blog Hop. The design team at Paper Piecings By Nikki have been working overtime to bring you some wonderful holiday gift giving ideas.

If you've stumbled across this blog and wanted to join in, then you are in the right place to start your hop! Here is our 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

Kimi and Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Amanda - www.thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.com

Barb - http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com

Amanda S - http://scrapbookinghayven.blogspot.com/

Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com

We hope that we can bring you some inspiration and some great ideas for your own holiday gift giving.  Please leave us a comment and tell us how you are using papercrafting in your holiday celebrations this year.

You're next stop is with me, Patti - at www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

New Sketch Challenge and a Winner!

2012-12-13T09:33:00.002-05:00

DT Amanda here to announce the WINNER of last week's sketch challenge is Nancie Nalewajko Brungard. Nancie, you are the winner of $25 worth of PPbN patterns :) Please message Nikki with your file requests.

AND... this week's sketch challenge...

Use this image for inspiration for a paper project, your submission must have at least 1 PPbN image/piecing/pattern used on it. :) You have until Wednesday, December 19th to submit your entry to be eligible to win $25 in free files. :)

Post your challenge entry on our facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/paperpiecingsbynikkidesigns

Sketch Challenge for the week of December 5th

2012-12-05T09:16:00.001-05:00

Good Morning Paper Piecing Fans. Here is this weeks sketch challenge.

Simply make your own layout, using this sketch as a guide, and post it on our facebook fan page.

http://www.facebook.com/paperpiecingsbynikkidesigns

The challenge will run through the week and end next Wednesday the 12th. We can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Happy Crafting, DT Amanda

Monday Inspiration from the PPBN Design Team

2012-12-03T09:59:00.001-05:00

DT Pam here....Today is my time to post a project for the Paper Piecings by Nikki DT. I revisited an old favorite of mine - the gingerbread people. This is a "retiring soon" pattern collection called Baking Memories I don't know when this will actually retire but if I were you, I'd grab it "pronto".......when it's gone, it's gone.

This is a triple-stamped card. I fussy cut sepia printed out Mr. Chef Gingy and added some sparkle with gel pens and Stickles plus LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon. The card stock was from my Stampin Up stash and the stamped images were from an old set I had with a Baking Theme. It just fit so well with the PPbN pattern, especially for those of you (like me) who do not have a special machine to do your cutting. Hope you're having fun creating gifts for the holidays or for any other occasion............cyberhugs...........Mama LoveBug.

You can visit DT Pam's blog here....and take a peek at all her amazing designs!

DT Linda here....Happy Happy Monday everyone!! If you are anything like me, you are busy making your Christmas cards. I found this cute image on www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com a few weeks back. Every Friday she is offering 3 limited images. When I say limited I mean you can grab them only from 12 noon til 8 pm on Friday. Once they are gone they are gone. A few weeks ago I grabbed this little guy.

Isn't he just adorable?? The Santa hat came from the "Merry Christmas Gingerbread Train" file found HERE

Make sure you check www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com often because she is always coming out with new files and don't forget to check back on Fridays for a one time offer!!! You won't be sorry!!

You can visit DT Linda's blog here....for more inspirationals designs!

Blue and White Ribbon Challenge

2012-11-30T08:27:00.002-05:00

DT Member Barb, here to share my post for the Blue and White Ribbon Challenge going on at Paper Piecings By Nikki's facebook fan page. Wow, was that a mouthful!!! I used the YOU CRACK ME UP file for this layout. My Grandbabies are much bigger now!!!

Head on over to Paper Piecings By Nikki and get your favorite file. Use some blue and white ribbon and post your submission to the fan page on facebook.

Let's see those entries Ladies!!

THANKFUL HEARTS & WARM WINTER WISHES BLOG HOP

2012-11-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our November blog hop. We are so very grateful for all our many fans. It has been just about a year since Nikki first put out her design team call and opened her business. So it's with Thankful Hearts we wish all our fans Warm Winter Wishes - thank you for making us one of the most go-to places for paper piecings!

Before we get started on our hop - remember that it is OOAK Friday. Check out the limited time only files starting at noon at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com

Here's a peek at some of the new files at Paper Piecings By Nikki's Store!

Don't these just get those creative juices going??? Now, for some more inspiration. Here's a look at our hop line-up:

Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com You are here

Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com  Next

Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

Kimi and Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Mary www.scrappintoday.blogspot.com

Look What's New at PPBN

2012-11-14T06:54:00.001-05:00

Design Team member, Patti here to bring you a sneak peek at what's new at Paper Piecings By Nikki.

Isn't this the cutest file??? I can think of a MILLION things to do with this...cards, layouts, tags, bags....well, you get the idea!
Hope you will stop by Friday and check out our Thankful Hearts and Warm Winter Wishes Blog Hop for some winter inspiration!

THURSDAY POST AND A WINNER

2012-11-08T09:59:00.003-05:00

Design Team Member, Patti, here to wish you all a happy Thursday. Between "Sandy", the election and the first snow of the season here in New England...all I can say is WOW! The snow is still coming down here in Maine, and I've got a nice hot cup of green tea and lemon. Time to post a new Thursday project and announce the winner of our Fall Celebrations Blog Hop. Drum roll please....

Karee Sue, from Creating Lasting Memories, you've won my fall card. Please send me an email at jprossfam@gmail.com with your name and address - and I will get this right out in the mail to you. Congratulations and thank you for hopping with us!!!

Now for my Thursday Share. This is a mini album that I made using a cut from the Silhouette studio. It's a Lori Whitlock cut - and she offers a youtube video with instructions on putting this together. Here's what the finished album looks like:

The back of the opened album with the binding

The inside of the album with the tags removed.

Please hop over to my blog for more pictures and details on creating this album. Also, check out the winner on my blog for the blog hop candy I was offering....Have a great Thursday everyone!

FALL CELEBRATIONS BLOG HOP

2012-10-20T06:00:00.000-04:00

Design Team Member, Patti here to welcome you to our FALL CELEBRATIONS BLOG HOP.  The design team is thinking outside the box this fall to bring you some new crafty inspiration.  Whether you are celebrating a fall birthday or anniversary - birth of a new baby or a Halloween celebration...and let's not forget those of us in the US celebrating our Thanksgiving...there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the fall.  Please hop along with us as we show you ways to celebrate those special fall occassions.

If you are here, then you are in the right spot for the beginning of the hop today.  

Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com (Next)

Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

Kimi/Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Barb -  http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/

Mary- www.scrappintoday.blogspot.com

Amanda S - http://scrapbookinghayven.blogspot.com/

Mindy - http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com/

Amanda B- http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.ca

Here's a Fall/Halloween card I made this week  using Nikki's Fall Bear Cutting File.  I hope you'll check out all the new fall files at www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com.

Now for some fun!!!  After you've hopped through our design teams amazing projects, come back HERE  link up your own fall celebrations project.  The rules are simple:

1)  Make a fall celebrations project using a file from Paper Piecings By Nikki

2)  Become a follower of the paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

3)  Like "Paper Piecings By Nikki" on facebook and join in all the fun challenges and giveaways we have every week!

You may enter more than one project - but no more than three.

We will be picking one lucky person to be a guest designer in our November Blog Hop.  The person we pick will be able to pick the file of their choice - FREE and use it to create a project in our hop.  We can't wait to see what you all create.   You will have one week to link up your project (s).    Happy Paper Crafting and Piecing!!!

EXTRA BLOG CANDY - EXTRA BLOG CANDY - EXTRA BLOG CANDY

Leave a comment and become a follower and I will send you this project! I will leave it open for one week - and will pick a lucky winner from all the comments left on this page to win this card. Good Luck and thanks for hopping!!!!!!

FREE...FREE...FREE

2012-10-10T19:44:00.000-04:00

New Free File at Paper Piecings By Nikki...you just have to find it and it's yours!!!! Here's a look:

This is so darn cute and so much fun to piece. Go to www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com and find this file - and perhaps buy a few more!!!! If you pick this up, make sure you post your finished creations on our fan page on facebook!!!