It's Thursday and that means it's time to play at PPA! We're hosting an Inspiration Challenge (PPA45) this week at Pals Paper Arts using this great photo of a restful hammock piled high with fun pillows! I don't
know about you, but when I look at this picture, I think about resting and relaxing in the cool shade! Ahhh! The easy life!
Today's card was easy to make and I used both the floral and the striped pillow for inspiration! I used the flower image from one of my very favorite sets, Best Wishes & More. I took a bit of "creative license" to stamp them off-center on each punched square of Whisper White, then mounted them on punched squares of Basic Black. I grouped the squares together "gallery style" to give the card a more contemporary and modern look! A single black brad was added to each square as an unexpected accent. A simple sentiment was stamped in black StazOn, directly over the Crushed Curry floral image. A band of striped ribbon sports a single pleat and a double-button treatment tied with Linen Thread adds the perfect finishing touch! Quick, easy, and fun!
How will this photo inspire you? Need more ideas? Check out Pals Paper Arts for more ideas from my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's Featured Artist, the amazingly talented Regina Mangum. Get out your supplies and get busy! Then post your creation on PPA via Inlinkz before Tuesday, June 8th at 12:00 Noon CST. I can't wait to see how you were inspired! Come "play along" at PPA!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black card stock
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss (retired), Crushed Curry Classic ink; Black StazOn
Tool: 1-1/4" Square punch, 1-3/8" Square punch
Extras: 1-1/4" Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, black buttons (my button jar), Vintage Brads (black), Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals
Ooooo, Margaret, this is so wonderful! I just love the layout...why am I not surprised? XOXO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 06/03/2010 at 06:36 AM
A beautiful card!!! I was anxious to see yours today. I love it. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 06/03/2010 at 06:39 AM
Super bright and cheery!
Posted by: Melissa Young | 06/03/2010 at 07:33 AM
Beautiful, Margaret! Love the ribbon!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 06/03/2010 at 07:37 AM
You are such an artist - this is like an Andy Warhol design - love the colors and the ribbon!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 06/03/2010 at 08:42 AM
Another stunner! Love the colors, layout, and flowers! Terrific take on the photo!
Posted by: Cards by Gina | 06/03/2010 at 08:54 AM
Great job, Margaret. I may just have to get this flower set! Love the use of the linen thread!
Mike
Posted by: Mike | 06/03/2010 at 01:07 PM
I think I'm the only one who didn't even LOOK at the hammock part of the inspiration-LOL! I love those buttons and twine. Your layout is simple and beautiful!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 06/03/2010 at 02:37 PM
So clever, using those black brads to highlight the flowers. I would have NEVER thought of this...it looks fabulous!
Posted by: Shelley G in Iowa | 06/04/2010 at 07:15 AM
Awesome! I love this one too!!!!!
Posted by: Robyn Richter-Kline | 06/04/2010 at 12:31 PM
Beautiful card Margaret. Perfect design and layout for the challenge! TFS
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 06/04/2010 at 04:43 PM
fantabulous card!!! Love that striped ribbon!
Posted by: Kristin Moore | 06/08/2010 at 09:38 PM
"Hello" I love you . . .! Great card. Even the little touch with the fold in the ribbon exudes your fabulous talent. Hugs, Mary
Posted by: Mary Fish | 06/13/2010 at 04:56 PM