Margaret Moody

A New Color Challenge at PPA

Our last Pals Paper Arts challenge was a sketch challenge, which means it's time for a new Color Challenge (PPA134) at PPA!  For this challenge, we're using a Springtime-fresh color palette of Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, and So Saffron! Calypso Coral looks darker in the photo of my card than it really is. It's a difficult color to photograph.

Using this combo was truly a challenge for me, as they are not colors I'm typically drawn to.  However, I'm happy with the results of my clean and simple card and think I might just use these three colors again sometime!  If you like my card, please leave me a comment!  It's always great to hear what you think!

Get out of your comfort zone and take on the challenge!  You're welcome to use any brand of papercrafting products or supplies!  See what my fellow PPA Design Team members did with this pretty color trio by clicking here!  Come play at PPA!  I can't wait to see what you create!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Fabulous Phrases
Paper:  Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Whisper White card stock; So Saffron/Patterns Stack DSP - Subtles Collection
Ink: Cajun Craze Stampin' Write marker
Tools:  1" in. Square Punch, Blossom Punch, Modern Label Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

PPA122 - Celebrity Color Challenge

We're hosting a Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA122) this week at Pals Paper Arts featuring the talented Canadian stamper, Angela McKay!  We asked Angela to use the seasonal color trio of Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, and Very Vanilla to create a card for the challenge!  This is the perfect color combo for making cards for the upcoming Christmas season!

For the challenge, I created a border of holiday greenery using the Little Leaves Sizzlits die adorned with a few punched berries.  I stamped a neutral toned strip of embossed houndstooth (love this pattern) with watermark ink to enhance the texture!  Matching seam binding ribbon (even though it appears very red in the photo) tied in a simple bow adds the perfect finishing touch!

We want you to "play along" at PPA using your favorite paper crafting brands and supplies!  Our challenge is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! products only!  Click here to see the inspiring creations of my fellow PPA Design Team members and for details on how to play!   I can't wait to see your beautiful card!

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

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand card stock
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Versamark Watermark, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write marker
Tools:  Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlits die, Textured Impressions Houndstooth embossing folder, 3/16" Corner Punch, Circle Punch - Punch Pack, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive

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

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

PPA117 - CAS Elements of Style Challenge

We're all wrapped up this week at Pals Paper Arts as we host a CAS Elements of Style Challenge (PPA117) using ribbon!  So get out your rolls, spools, scraps, hanks, and snippets of the glorious stuff and create a Clean and Simple card for the challenge!

This Halloween card was a quick and easy creation that starts with a clean base of white!  It features just the right amount of ribbon to complement the black die-cut letters!  Punched circles were stamped with background stamps to add to the bold and graphic design!  Contemporary, fun, and oh so simple!

Now it's your turn!  See what my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, Nina Dee, have done with their ribbon by clicking here!  I'm sure you'll be inspired!

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

Stamps:  A to Z, Dot, Dot, Dot, Solid Stripes
Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Versamark Watermark
Tools:  1-3/8" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Sizzix Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Sizzlits dies, 1/2" corner rounder (We R Memory Keepers)
Extras:  5/8" Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

PPA114 - Color Challenge

It's time for another Color Challenge (PPA114) at Pals Paper Arts and we're asking you to use Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, and Pumpkin Pie to create a card this week for PPA!  This bold seasonal color trio could easily be used for a Fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving themed card or anything else that strikes your fancy!  I chose to create a clean and contemporary card with a traditional twist, utilizing my Big Shot, a Sizzlits die, and a Textured Impressions embossing folder!  Fast, fun, and easy!

This week's celebrity guest artist is none other than the very talented Regina Mangum!  Let Regina and the creations of my fellow PPA Design Team members inspire you to "play along" at PPA!  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:  Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla card stock; Designer Series Paper Pattern Pack - In Colors 2011-13, Designer Series Paper Pattern Pack - Brights Collection
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie Classic ink
Tools:  Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlits die, Houndstooth Textured Impressions embossing folder, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Rich Razzleberry button - Designer Buttons:  Brights Collection; Linen Thread, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots

PPA113 - Technique Challenge

It's time for another challenge at Pals Paper Arts and this week we're inviting you to participate in our Technique Challenge (PPA113) featuring Heat Embossing!  If you haven't tried heat embossing before, you should!  I love the dimension and shine it adds to a card!  Although it's difficult to see in the photo, the heat embossing adds a beautiful finishing touch to this simple yet elegant thank you card!

Need a nudge of inspiration?  Check out the heat embossed creations of my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, Rae Harper, by clicking here.  Join in the fun and "play along at PPA!"  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Elements of Style, Just Believe
Paper:  Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla card stock; Crumb Cake/Stripes - Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack:  Neutrals Collection
Ink:  Black pigment ink - Color Box
Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, 3/16" Corner Punch, Embossing Buddy, clear embossing powder, heat gun
Extras:  Linen Thread, black button (my button collection), Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

PPA112 - CAS Element of Style - Lace

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