Creative Faith & Friends

We are taking a short hiatus to work on upcoming projects.  Enjoy this encore of Episode # 018 where we discuss tips and tricks for sewing on paper!

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Have you always wanted to sew on paper, but don't know where to start?  Or maybe you love sewing on paper and need some new tips and ideas?

We've got it all for you today including:

-Our favorite  sewing machines and threads
-A sewing supply purchase that Lauri and Melissa both regret (and Melissa found traumatizing)
-A warning about a particular kind of thread
-The supply Melissa always keeps near her machine
-Jess's amazing tips for helping  slippery fabric not get stuck in your machine
-Melissa's tip for getting rid of unwanted needle holes in your paper

We're also discussing what Lauri and Melissa do that gives Jessica anxiety, what Jessica did with a plastic unicorn, Melissa's tragic embroidery story, why Jessica was carrying a cup of coffee in her purse, and husband issues.  You don't want to miss it!


Plus we're introducing a new prize opportunity, a new prize winner and some fantastic Fun Finds!

Find all the links we talked about on the show here:

https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/018

Where to find our hosts online:

Melissa Ohlson
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Lauri Thomas
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Jessica Bullock
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If you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful! 💖

We are taking a short hiatus to work on upcoming projects.  Enjoy this encore of Episode # 006 where we discuss how we met and became friends!

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Are you feeling frustrated with your work, feeling unable to make anything pretty or just feeling stuck creatively?  It's not unusual, it's all a part of the process of creating.

In this week's episode Melissa shares the story of not only one of her worst creative blocks, but how it led to her friendship with Lauri and Jessica! (Romans 8:28)

We've also got tips for you, the tools we use to get out of creative block an a brand new challenge!

Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:

https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/006

Where to find our hosts online:

Melissa Ohlson
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Lauri Thomas
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Jessica Bullock
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If you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful! 💖

In this episode we are sharing tips and ideas on art journals and prayer journals including:

-What art journaling/prayer journaling means to us

 -How to start an art journal

-Lots of Ideas for pre-made art journals and diy versions

-A fantastic tip for how to get an expensive journal for 50% off

-An art supply that Melissa hoarded as a child (and still does!)

-Michelle's terrific art find that replaces Melissa's favorite paint (that was discontinued)

-The new business Lauri wants to start 😂

-A 99 cent sale on one of our favorite inspirations!


Plus we learn about our guest host Michelle's unique ministry, Lauri has fun correcting our pronunciations again, and we have tips for quieting your mind at bedtime!

Find all the links we mentioned on the show in the show notes here:

https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/021

Where to find our hosts online:

Melissa Ohlson
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Lauri Thomas
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Special Guest Host:
Michelle Chitty
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Jessica Bullock
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If you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful! 💖

We are sharing our favorite stitching tips, tools and ideas with you today including:

-Our favorite fabrics to use for slow stitching

-An amazing story about a particular type of needle

-The gorgeous hand-dyed thread Jess just bought

-A trick for making your thread glide through the fabric

-A necessary tool to protect your fingers

-The amazing technique Jess discovered by accident!

-Our favorite embroidery stitches for slow stitching


Plus a discussion about Melissa's possible old age and the dreaded Closest of Shame!




We also have some fantastic fun finds, a new challenge winner and a new Word of the Week!

Find all the links we talked about on the show here:

https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/020

Where to find our hosts online:

Melissa Ohlson
Shop  Instagram  Youtube

Lauri Thomas
Instagram   Youtube

Jessica Bullock
Shop  Instagram  Youtube

If you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful! 💖

If you love fabric embellishments or you've always wanted to make some, you will love today's show!  We're sharing our best tips, techniques and ideas for fabric embellishments including:

-Some unusual fabrics that make great embellishments

-The 90's scrapbook embellishment that isn't really fabric but still fun

-A YouTube sensation that Lauri just discovered

-The tutorial that is still one of Melissa's most popular blog posts

-A game changing tip for  previewing the part of the fabric design you want to use in your project without cutting your fabric!

-The fabric embellishment that Jess and Melissa can't do a page without

-How to make your own fabric paper from the tiniest scraps

-Lauri's  amazing Quiet Time tip!


PLUS:

-Melissa's confession about a product she owns (and turns out Jess has the same confession!)

-A fabric yo-yo story from Melissa' childhood, a Hobby Lobby triumph and her lack of any concept of time.

We're also introducing a new twist on the Inspiration Journal challenge and we've got some interesting Fun Finds!

Find all the links we talked about on the show here:

https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/019

Where to find our hosts online:

Melissa Ohlson
Shop  Instagram  Youtube

Lauri Thomas
Instagram   Youtube

Jessica Bullock
Shop  Instagram  Youtube

If you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful! 💖

Have you always wanted to sew on paper, but don't know where to start?  Or maybe you love sewing on paper and need some new tips and ideas?

We've got it all for you today including:

-Our favorite  sewing machines and threads
-A sewing supply purchase that Lauri and Melissa both regret (and Melissa found traumatizing)
-A warning about a particular kind of thread
-The supply Melissa always keeps near her machine
-Jess's amazing tips for helping  slippery fabric not get stuck in your machine
-Melissa's tip for getting rid of unwanted needle holes in your paper

We're also discussing what Lauri and Melissa do that gives Jessica anxiety, what Jessica did with a plastic unicorn, Melissa's tragic embroidery story, why Jessica was carrying a cup of coffee in her purse, and husband issues.  You don't want to miss it! 


Plus we're introducing a new prize opportunity, a new prize winner and some fantastic Fun Finds!

Find all the links we talked about on the show here:

https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/018

Where to find our hosts online:

Melissa Ohlson
Shop  Instagram  Youtube

Lauri Thomas
Instagram   Youtube

Jessica Bullock
Shop  Instagram  Youtube

If you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful! 💖