Margaret Moody

A Starry New Year

My post today features a card I made for this week's challenge sponsored by Pals Paper Arts.  This week's challenge is a Sketch Challenge (PPA22) and I hope you'll be inspired by the sketch I designed to "play along" and create your own card!

Given the fact that 2009 is coming to a close, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make a New Year's' card!  This particular sketch was designed with the idea of mixing and matching different papers for the background.  I wanted my background papers to evoke a fun and celebratory mood, so I made my own using brightly colored card stock and stamps from Sparkly & Bright, Enjoy Every Moment, and Patterned Pines.  Sparkly stars add to the New Year's theme and little touches of added "bling" make them shine even more!

This versatile sketch would work for any occasion and it's a great sketch to use for coordinating papers!  Get out your supplies and submit your creation at Pals Paper Arts!  I can't wait to see what you make! 

All supplies used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Sparkly & Bright, Enjoy Every Moment, Patterned Pines, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Real Red, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Summer Sun card stock
Ink:  Real Red, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Basic Black
Tools:  Large star punch, Star punch, 5/8" circle punch (EK Success), 1-1/4" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch
Extras:  Black/White stitched ribbon (my ribbon collection), adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals

Hoppin' Into the Holidays!

Welcome to the December Holiday Hop, brought to you by a talented group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators showcasing all the wonderful products Stampin' Up! has to offer!  If you've arrived from Regina Mangum's blog, The Stampin' Bean, I'm stop number 11 on the Holiday Hop! 

You can work your way through the Holiday Hop in any order you wish by simply clicking on any of the links listed below in Hop Line-Up!  Or, you can stick with me and I'll direct you to the next stop on the hop at the end of my post!  We have so many wonderful holiday creations to share with you today!  Feel free to leave comments along the way!

             HOLIDAY HOP LINE-UP

1.  Kris Kilcoyne (Kween Bee Kreations)            
2.  Carla Bazhenow (Carla's Scraps)
3.  Linda Callahan (Stampin' Seasons)
4.  Melanie Collins (Oops a Daisy)
5.  Mary Fish (Stampin' Pretty)
6.  Tricia Gillam (Soul Stamper)
7.  Jill Gregory (Stamping Heart)
8.  Kim Lampone
     (Stamp, Scrap, Get Kreative) 
9.  Kalshelia Lloyd (Stampin' Fabulousity)
10.  Regina Mangum (The Stampin' Bean)
11.  Margaret Moody (Margaret Moody)
12.  Debbie Pierce (Stampin' Sunshine)
13.  Ann Schach (The Stampin' Schach)
14.  Gina Shaw (Cards by Gina)
15.  Lourdes Torres (Cozy Crafty Corner)

I've used three of my favorite stamp sets to create this bright and cheerful holiday  set using a non-traditional color combo of Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, and Pink Passion.  I created my own snowflake print designer paper using card stock and the snowflake images from the Best Wishes & More and Christmas Punch sets to create my Christmas card, gift card holder, and treat box.  Snowflake embellishments were stamped in all three colors, snipped out, then enhanced with adhesive rhinestones to add a little holiday bling. Coordinating ribbons are tied on both the Christmas card and gift card holder, adding the perfect balance of color and a stylish finishing touch!  

Need a closer look?  Click on any of the photos for an enlarged view.  To view a photo of the inside of the gift card holder, visit my gallery on the left side bar for a peek inside!

Thanks for "hopping by" today!  I hope you've been inspired by my creations and will visit again!  Hop along to Debbie Pierce's blog, Stampin' Sunshine, stop number 12 on the Holiday Hop where Debbie has more inspiring ideas waiting for you!

All supplies used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Best Wishes & More, Christmas Punch (Level 2 Hostess set), All Holidays
Paper:  Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Passion, Whisper White card stock; Kiwi Kiss Patterns Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Passion
Tools:  1-3/4" Circle punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, Scalloped Edge punch, Paper Snips
Extras:  Ribbon (my ribbon collection), adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip