It's Thursday and that means it's time for another challenge at Pals Paper Arts! This week, we're offering you the opportunity to "play along" by featuring Lace in our CAS Element of Style Challenge (PPA112)! Embroidered lace, crocheted lace, black lace, white lace, or even paper lace...the possibilities are endless!
I chose to make another Halloween-themed card to share this week that features a punched paper lace border in black! The black paper lace adds a Gothic-style touch to this fresh Halloween color combo of gray, green, and purple (I love it) while adding a contemporary flair to the very traditional layout! Stamped elements were heat embossed to add an extra bit of "oomph" to the design and highlighted with a bit of green adhesive bling! Clean and simple, but glamorously spooky, if I must say so myself!
Need a little bit inspiration? Check out the lacy creations of my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, Martha Stewart! So, get out your lace and your supplies and get busy! As Tim Gunn would say, "Make it work!" Join us on the PPA runway and strut your stuff! I can't wait to see what you create!
All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Style Beautiful, Wicked Cool, Four Frames
Paper: Basic Gray, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black card stock
Ink: Black Pigment Ink (Color Box)
Tools: Hand-held basic hole punch (office supply store), Stamp-a-ma-jig, Gothic Clover Punch - Punch Pack, Designer Label Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, heat gun, clear embossing powder
Extras: 5/8" Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry button - Designer Buttons: Brights Collection, Basic Black flower button - Designer Buttons: Neutrals Collection, adhesive pearl (my embellishment stash), green adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals
Margaret this is fantastic! Is there such a thing as an elegant 'spooky' card??? Love the sentiment piece over the blinged BG stamp. So cool. Hugs
Posted by: diane oliver | 09/22/2011 at 06:54 AM
Hauntingly beautiful! The button is stunning! A gorgeous Halloween card!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 09/22/2011 at 08:17 AM
The pop of green is spook-tacular!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 09/22/2011 at 09:19 AM
Bea-utiful! :) Fabulous card! You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful creations! I can't wait for Halloween! Love you! :)
Posted by: Madison Moody | 09/22/2011 at 12:35 PM
I love the composition on this card. It's so versatile with simply swapping out the color palette and sentiment. I especially love how you framed the Designer Label Punch! Beautiful!
Mike
Posted by: Mike Funke | 09/22/2011 at 05:46 PM
Absolutely Stunning!
Posted by: Patricia Willey | 09/22/2011 at 07:32 PM
WOOOOOOOOoooooOOOOW!
Posted by: jen | 09/22/2011 at 10:12 PM
Very cool, love the layered embossed sentiment!
Posted by: Sharon Field | 09/23/2011 at 04:41 AM
I love the use of gray! It's a great neutral.
Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 09/24/2011 at 11:48 AM
I LOVE this. I missed it last week, but couldn't resist peeking at this late date. LOVE the black laces and your very fancy buttons!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 09/29/2011 at 07:33 PM