As most women do, I love to shop. I could literally shop til I dropped. While on one of my excursions to the ‘big city’, I saw the most delightful purse on display in a shop window. The bottom portion of the purse was black and the top portion was the most beautiful shade of lime green. It was calling my name and putting on it’s best ‘come hither’ look (yes, purses really can do this!) so I obeyed its orders and went inside for a closer inspection. When I looked at the price tag I almost choked. My mind began racing! Should I or shouldn’t I? I began wondering how much money I could get for my first born son! Thankfully, my love for my child brought me back to my senses. I stroked and fondled the purse, blew it a kiss, then left the store in a hurry.
All I have now are fond memories and today’s template. This is my version, albeit a paper one, of that gorgeous, gorgeous speciman.
Download the template. Oops. Time’s up!
Nicole made this sample template for us a few weeks ago. I have since updated and modified the template a little bit. I hope to make a purse myself later on today, after the kiddies go to school. Until then, I leave you with Nicole’s creation.

So sorry for the lack of updates over the past couple of weeks, guys. I just haven’t been feeling very well (my doctors are still trying to find out whats wrong with me) and taking care of daily family duties has zapped me of most of my energy. Hopefully my latest round of blood work will show something.
Anyhoo, I do have another template for you. This one is a little treat box and, although it can be used for any occasion at all, I decorated mine (very simply) in a Halloween theme. This box is very easy to assemble and requires absolutely NO adhesive! Bonus!

This template can be purchased in my Paper Templates Webstore.
Next up, Christmas themed templates!!
We all know someone who’s been touched by breast cancer. A friend, a relative, someone at church. In the coming weeks, women all over the world will sport tiny pink ribbon pins, to support, encourage and remind one another that living healthy should remain a top priority. The reality is, consistent, yearly mammograms save lives of mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. The time to schedule an appointment is now — October is breast cancer awareness month.
This week we have three Breast Cancer Awareness templates for you – a ribbon card, and two different ribbon background papers. Enjoy!



Nicole, one of the PaperShapez design team members, is certainly on a roll! She has created this very girly gift card holder using our pop up gift card holder template. Thank you for another wonderful project, Nicole!

Front View of the gift card holder.

When the gift card holder is opened, the gift card pops up.
This template is available for purchase in my Paper Templates Webstore.
Today’s template is a sweet little pleated dress pattern. I’ve used this on many, many girly themed cards in the past. Pattern includes folding directions.
Enjoy!

Oops! Times up! Check back again next Tuesday for a new template!