Margaret Moody

Sneak Peek at PPA Challenge!

Teasing all of you out there in blog land with a peek at my card for tomorrow's Pals Paper Arts challenge!  Also, don't forget to visit the PPA blog today to find out who the Pals Paper Arts Artist Picks are for last week's challenge!  Make sure you come back tomorrow for the full reveal of my card!  See you tomorrow!

PPA121 - CAS Elements of Style Challenge

It's Thursday and this week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is a CAS "Elements of Style" Challenge (PPA121) using PEARLS!  My card features a single snowflake enhanced with a bit of glitter and a handful of polished pearls!  The non-traditional color palette offers a fresh and contemporary change from the usual holiday colors!  In keeping with the challenge, the layout is clean and simple, yet very elegant!

Polish up your pearls and join me and my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, Nicole Watt!  Everyone is invited to play the PPA challenge using your favorite paper crafting brands and supplies.  Our challenge is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! products only!  Click here for more details on how to play at PPA!   I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Four the Holidays
Paper:  Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Crumb Cake
Tools:  Big Shot Die Cut machine, Sizzlits Snowflake Set #2, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1/2" corner rounder
Extras:  Crystal glitter (my embellishment stash), adhesive pearls (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, clear gel adhesive, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive

Sneak Peek at PPA!

Ahead of schedule this week, so I thought I'd offer you a sneak peek of my Pals Paper Arts card for tomorrow's challenge at PPA!  Also, be sure to check out the Pals Paper Arts Artist Picks for last week's blog challenge by clicking here!  Be sure to drop by tomorrow for the full reveal!  See you then!

PPA120 - Sketch Challenge

It's Thursday and that means it's time for another challenge at Pals Paper Arts!  This week, we're hosting a Sketch Challenge (PPA120) using a simple sketch I designed!  This particular sketch was designed to give you ample space to show off a great stamped image or featured element and some pretty patterned or textured paper!

My card highlights the floral and leaf images from the Array of Sunshine set.   Each layer of the largest floral image was snipped out with scissors and dimensionals were added between each layer to create depth and height.  An adhesive rhinestone adds the perfect touch of bling to finish off the featured flower!

Now it's your turn to "play at PPA"!  Everyone is invited to play the PPA challenge using your favorite paper crafting brands and supplies.  Our challenge is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! products only!  Click here for more details and see what my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, Rae Harper, did with the sketch!  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Array of Sunshine, Thank You Kindly
Paper:  Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Very Vanilla card stock; Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper - Bold Brights Collection
Ink:  Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Tools:  Scallop Border Punch, 1/16" Handheld Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Purple Adhesive rhinestone (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals

PPA119 - Holiday Theme Challenge

At Pals Paper Arts this week, we're hoping you will join us for a Holiday Theme Challenge (PPA119)!  We're featuring papercrafted creations for the upcoming holiday season from the PPA Design Team and this week's featured artsit, Joan Norris! 

I picked a few elements from the inspiration photo at left to work with for the challenge.  My Christmas card  features sprigs of berry-laden greenery against an embossed houndstooth background!  Basic black and white paired with traditional seasonal colors of red and green make a crisp and clean statement!

Everyone is invited to play the PPA challenge using your favorite paper crafting brands and supplies.  Our challenge is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! products only!  We're also offering the chance to win a great Blog Candy package too if you play with us this week at PPA!  For inspiring ideas and directions on how to play, click here!  What are you waiting for?  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Grateful Greetings
Paper:  Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black, Whisper White card stock
Ink:  Basic Black Classic ink; Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Big Shot die cutting machine, Sizzlits Little Leaves die, Owl Punch, 1/2" corner rounder, Textured Impressions Houndstooth embossing folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  5/8" Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

PPA118 - Celebrity Color Challenge

Pals Paper Arts is hosting a Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA118) this week, inviting you to "play along" with our celebrity guest artist, the very talented Carrie Gaskin!  Carrie and the PPA Design Team are showcasing an array of papercrafted creations using the fabulous color trio of Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and River Rock!  Everyone is invited to play the PPA challenge using your favorite paper crafting brands and supplies.  Our challenge is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! products only!

My card features an image from one of my favorite new stamp sets, Nature's Pace!  I used the thistle image to stamp a background and create the look of patterned paper!  A wide band of Early Espresso card stock anchors the bottom of the card and complements the stamped thistle pattern.  Faux ribbon, created with striped patterned paper in Soft Suede, adds a tailored touch to the card and serves as the perfect backdrop for the featured sentiment!  Clean, easy and so very elegant!

If you like this week's card, please leave me a comment below!  I love sharing my work with you and I love hearing from you, too! 

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

Stamps:  Nature's Pace, Thank You Kindly
Paper:  Early Espresso, River Rock, Very Vanilla card stock; Soft Suede Patterns Pack Neutrals Collection
Ink:  Early Espresso
Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, 3/16" Corner Punch, Decorative Label Punch
Extras:  Linen Thread, Soft Suede Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots