We're hosting a new Color Challenge (PPA140) at Pals Paper Arts and we hope you'll join us and play along! Our cheerful colors for the challenge are Summer Starfruit, Marina Mist, and Real Red!
I created tiny pinwheels for a fun banner to showcase the colors in this happy color trio! The banner takes the stage against the newsprint background paired with strips of brightly patterned prints of DSP. I had no ribbon in blue that would work for a bow, so I created my own from matching DSP in Marina Mist. For the finishing touch, I embellished the bow with a Real Red button threaded with Baker's Twine. Fun and easy!
This Congratulations card is headed to a special friend who recently celebrated some remarkable career accomplishments! I hope she will like the card! I love the way it turned out and I hope you do too! If you like my card, please leave me a comment! I always love hearing from you!
For more inspiration, see what my fellow PPA Design Team members did with this color trio! Visit the PPA website for more details on how to play along!
All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Curly Cute
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock; First Edition DSP, Comfort Cafe DSP, Polka Dot Parade DSP, Patterns Stack DSP - Brights Collection, Patterns Stack DSP - Subtles Collection, Patterns Stack DSP - In Colors 2012-2014
Ink: Jet Black (StazOn)
Tools: Paper Piercing Tool, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Owl Punch, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras: Red/White Baker's Twine (my ribbon/fiber collection), 3/16" Brads - Brights Collection & Subtles Collection, Vintage Trinkets, Designer Buttons - Brights Collection
So stinkin' cute! Love the itty bitty pinwheels and the mixture of patterned dsp. Such a bright and happy card. Hope you're having a great summer, Margaret! ((hugs))
Posted by: Nance Leedy | 08/02/2012 at 06:37 AM
Honestly Margaret....This card is SUPER DUPER AWESOME. Love anything that uses the 1st Edition DSP - but then add fun little pinwheels....LOVE IT! Many Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kadie in Arizona | 08/02/2012 at 07:30 AM
Over the top adorable - from the sweet little pinwheel parade to the buttoned up bow!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 08/02/2012 at 07:35 AM
Absolutely gorgeous -- and so much fun!
Posted by: Tinabobina99 | 08/02/2012 at 08:20 AM
YOUR CARD IS ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE...BUT THEN ALL OF YOUR CARDS ARE!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US ...YOUR AN INSPIRATION TO ALL.
Posted by: JAN | 08/02/2012 at 09:52 AM
I agree, all of your cards are fantastic. I couldn't wait to see the whole card after looking at your sneak peek yesterday and it doesn't disappoint, its' so cute!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 08/02/2012 at 01:49 PM
Margaret your pin wheels are adorable! love them against the newsprint. These colors are so cheery! loving all the DT samples. hugs
Posted by: Diane Oliver | 08/02/2012 at 02:51 PM
Your "Congratulations" stamped over the newsprint looks so cool! And your teeny elements are so cute!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 08/02/2012 at 11:21 PM
pinwheels instead of pennants. genius. the paper bow treatment is divine! m
Posted by: mary fish | 08/03/2012 at 08:20 AM
Super cute with the little bitty pinwheels!! Good job Margaret!!
Posted by: connie smith | 08/06/2012 at 02:04 PM
Absolutely adorable, Margaret! I love those pinwheels!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 08/13/2012 at 01:47 PM