My post today features a card I made for this week's challenge sponsored by Pals Paper Arts. This week's challenge is a Sketch Challenge (PPA22) and I hope you'll be inspired by the sketch I designed to "play along" and create your own card!
Given the fact that 2009 is coming to a close, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make a New Year's' card! This particular sketch was designed with the idea of mixing and matching different papers for the background. I wanted my background papers to evoke a fun and celebratory mood, so I made my own using brightly colored card stock and stamps from Sparkly & Bright, Enjoy Every Moment, and Patterned Pines. Sparkly stars add to the New Year's theme and little touches of added "bling" make them shine even more!
This versatile sketch would work for any occasion and it's a great sketch to use for coordinating papers! Get out your supplies and submit your creation at Pals Paper Arts! I can't wait to see what you make!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Sparkly & Bright, Enjoy Every Moment, Patterned Pines, Teeny Tiny WishesPaper: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Real Red, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Summer Sun card stock
Ink: Real Red, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Basic Black
Tools: Large star punch, Star punch, 5/8" circle punch (EK Success), 1-1/4" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch
Extras: Black/White stitched ribbon (my ribbon collection), adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals
Love these colors, Margaret! So bright and cheery!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 12/24/2009 at 08:58 AM
What a cheerful, happy, New Year's card! Have a great 2010, M! XO
Posted by: Regina M | 12/24/2009 at 09:25 AM
OMG! Those colors are amazing! I absolutely love them and I think the stars are fantastic too! You never cease to amaze me! Thanks for a great sketch challenge. Have a wonderful holiday!
Posted by: Gina Shaw | 12/24/2009 at 09:38 AM
Nothing short of spectacular. Love the stars, colors, bling. Wowie! Hugs, Mary
Posted by: Mary Fish | 12/24/2009 at 11:13 AM
Love the bright color combinations. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas LOL
Posted by: Dorothy T | 12/24/2009 at 11:26 AM
Wow, my creativity has vanished but you are right on it!! I love it! You are VERY talented!
Posted by: Linda White | 12/24/2009 at 11:29 AM
Margaret, thanks for posting! I love your bright colors. I hope you have a very happy holiday season.
Posted by: Nancy Easler | 12/24/2009 at 05:36 PM
I love your card! It is so bright and cheerful and very fitting for a New Years card. Thank you for making the Simple Sketch this week.I had fun particpating. Merry Christmas. :)
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | 12/24/2009 at 09:56 PM
Wonderfully happy new year card! Love it!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 12/24/2009 at 10:22 PM
I just love it. The colors are so bright. Everything blends so perfect. Another great job Ms. Moody.
Posted by: Jill Cornell | 12/25/2009 at 07:39 PM
Your card is awesome, so bright and cheery. I lvoe the colors and those stars. I will be using your sketch again... I love it. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 12/26/2009 at 07:43 AM
Another great sketch and beautiful card Margaret! Love the colors you used here, and the bling is a nice touch :D I just hope I have time to participate with the challenge this week! Hope you had a great Christmas!
Posted by: Jacqueline (Scraps of Life) | 12/26/2009 at 08:48 PM
This looks wonderful - so bright and cheery.
Posted by: sandie carter | 01/06/2010 at 03:56 PM
I love this! How colorful! It's like fireworks on a card-very clever
Posted by: Christina Vilmar | 01/09/2010 at 03:52 PM