It's Thursday and that means it's time for another challenge at Pals Paper Arts! PPA is hosting a KISS Challenge (PPA39) this week and we want you to "play along" with us! KISS stands for "Keep It Simple, Sweetie" and challenges you to use less not more when making your card! The following are suggested guidelines for creating a KISS card:
- Clean with lots of white space
- Simple Designs
- Minimum time to create
- Limited layers and embellishments
Graduation is just around the corner and today's "Quick Card" was easy to make using my own sketch plus versatile punches and a coordinating stamp set! Minimal stamping was involved and added extras include matching grosgrain ribbon and a little added "bling", resulting in a very smart looking card! My fresh and modern color palette of Whisper White, Basic Gray, Going Gray, and Crushed Curry is courtesy of this week's Curtain Call Color Challenge {Act 26} hosted by Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage! I've been following this color challenge for quite some time and I'm thrilled I was able to find some time to participate in this week's challenge! Visit Stacey's blog for more inspiring card ideas using this fun color combo!
What are you waiting for? Now it's your turn to share your KISS card a PPA! Add your creation via Inlinkz at Pals Paper Arts before 12:00 Noon CST on Tuesday, April 27th. Happy stamping!
All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray/Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II
Ink: Going Gray Stampin' Write Marker, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker
Tools: Large Star punch, Small Star punch, Corner Rounder punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Hobby Blade
Extras: 1/2" Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
I love it!!! I've been wanting to do something with stars too, and you have given me the incentive I need. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 04/22/2010 at 05:37 AM
Wow, Margaret, this is another beauty! I love your colors and your wonderfully clean lines. XO
Posted by: Regina M. | 04/22/2010 at 06:49 AM
Another Awesome card Margaret - A+, definitely smart and stylish!
Posted by: Kim | 04/22/2010 at 07:14 AM
So cute! It can be fem or masc, for your or mature, depending on the color. TFS!
Posted by: Michelle Gray | 04/22/2010 at 11:29 AM
Very smart looking. Great color combo. I don't use the star punches enough so this is a great inspiration for those. Very clean and perfect for a workshop. Thanks for the great idea!!
Lorraine Castellon-Rowe
www.lorrainerowe.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lorraine Castellon-Rowe | 04/22/2010 at 11:44 AM
YOU are the STAR! Always clean and crisp. The vertical sentiment and three rhinestones is such a lovely touch. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 04/22/2010 at 12:01 PM
Another stunner! Love those colors, bling, and stars! Great KISS card!
Posted by: Cards by Gina Shaw | 04/22/2010 at 02:31 PM
Great card, Margaret! Love the color choices too. I have such a difficult time doing simple and then I see cards like yours and think “That's what I should have done!”
Mike
Posted by: Mike Funke | 04/22/2010 at 03:54 PM
Fantastic K.I.S.S card.
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 04/22/2010 at 03:57 PM
Wonderful KISS card, Margaret! I love the positioning of the stars and the colors!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 04/22/2010 at 05:48 PM
Love it!! the curtain call colors look great as a kiss with lots of white space!
Posted by: shannon | 04/22/2010 at 06:52 PM
Wow I am seeing stars - and they are gorgeous! Beautiful card - you are a star and I love how you place Congrats!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 04/22/2010 at 07:19 PM
love the stars Margaret! fabulous card!
Posted by: Ange | 04/22/2010 at 07:53 PM
what a fab card, Margaret! love the splash of stars with hints of bling....a perfect KISS card and use of color:) thanks so much for joining us for the Curtain Call!
Posted by: Stacey Schafer | 04/22/2010 at 10:14 PM
Love everything about this card!
Posted by: Stephanie Daughtrey | 04/22/2010 at 10:29 PM
Awesome card ;-)
Posted by: candice | 04/23/2010 at 06:18 AM
I love your card! Great job with your graduation card!
Posted by: Jill Gregory | 04/23/2010 at 06:23 AM
Margaret, another gorgeous card. I love the fact that the sentiment is in an unexpected place, too. Fabulous color scheme, too!
tfs
jaydee
Posted by: jaydee | 04/23/2010 at 07:09 AM
Another fantastic card! Just proves that KISS cards can still have the wow factor!! I nominated you for the Sunshine Award on my blog today. Thanks for all you do to inspire so many of us!
Posted by: Jen Timko | 04/23/2010 at 08:27 AM
Oh Margaret, this is a fab card! Thanks so much for playing the Curtain Call this week! xx
Posted by: Chupa | 04/23/2010 at 08:28 AM
Love that color combo and it's perfect for KISS.
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 04/23/2010 at 03:51 PM
brilliant, the card certainly fits the 'kiss' challenge, simple yet very very effective! thanks for playing along with us this week!
Posted by: sue | 04/24/2010 at 02:45 AM
Great card - simple yet elegant! Would be great for either a male or female to receive! Here's a Sunshine award for you. Details on my blog:
http://lovetostampandscrap.blogspot.com/
I'm a newer visitor to your blog and I enjoy your work!
Posted by: Cheryl | 04/26/2010 at 10:22 PM
I love the colors you used and the different patterned papers. They go together perfectly. It's a combo I've never tried but love the look! TFS.
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 04/28/2010 at 09:07 PM