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
What a gorgeous card! I love this color combination and how you used all three. And your design calls attention to your stamp set in a wonderful way. I didn't even know we HAD that set! Another thing for my list!
Posted by: Kristi | 11/03/2011 at 06:41 AM
Margaret this is sooooooo pretty and it could be used for so MANY different occassion. I love your classic style for this very reason. Your designs are so versitile. LOVE it. Hugs.
Posted by: diane oliver | 11/03/2011 at 07:00 AM
And thanks to you Margaret Moody for another beautiful card! Love that thistle design you stamped - it's like rich wallpaper!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 11/03/2011 at 08:52 AM
Beautiful card again, Margaret. It has such an elegant feel to it And the button is the perfect cherry. Who would have thought that those pesky little plants that we try so hard to get rid of all summer could look so good in the fall!!!!
Posted by: Mike Funke | 11/03/2011 at 01:19 PM
This is stunning - what a unique use of that stamp image!
Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 11/03/2011 at 03:01 PM
Beautiful, Margaret! I love how you stamped the background. This is a perfect mix of the challenge colors!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 11/03/2011 at 03:59 PM
what an awesome card this is.... It could be male or female and I love the stamp you chose.... Super cute for sure..... thx for sharing your creativity
Posted by: Mz. Cookie | 11/03/2011 at 04:48 PM
Wow Margaret, your stamped background looks like DSP! So elegant!
Posted by: Debbie Henderson | 11/03/2011 at 05:15 PM
Love this card. The Thistle is one of my favorite.
Posted by: Barbara Taylor | 11/03/2011 at 08:55 PM
Your card turned out super as usual. I love the subtleness of this color combination and I also like your treatment of the background. The button and linen thread add the perfect finish.
Posted by: Donna | 11/03/2011 at 08:55 PM
wow!The perfect combination of great art and passion are seen on this post.Very creative and nice to know that there are people who are really into artistic designs.
Posted by: HP Print Cartridge | 11/05/2011 at 02:25 PM