Yay!!! It's Thursday and that means it's time for another Pals Paper Arts challenge! Summer's almost here so were hosting a Summer Theme Challenge (PPA47) at PPA this week! Snowcones, flip flops, water, and of course, the sun comes to mind when I think of summer! My Summer-themed card features a whimsical sun and billowy, floating clouds against a bright blue sky! What do you think of when you think about Summer? Check out more Summer-themed creations from the Pals Paper Arts Design Team and this week's Featured Artist, Kylie Nicolosi! They're sure to put you in a Summer state-of-mind! What are you waiting for? Come play along at PPA!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Hello Again
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Summer Sun, Only Orange, Whisper White card stock; Flock Together Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Tools: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Die, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Snips
Extras: Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, orange adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Playground Designer Buttons (Real Red), Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Summer Sun, Only Orange, Whisper White card stock; Flock Together Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Tools: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Die, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Snips
Extras: Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, orange adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Playground Designer Buttons (Real Red), Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive
Oh, Margaret, your card is once again beautifully bright and cheery and I love, love, love your colors! Your sun and clouds are stunning and all of your other touches are just perfect! You never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cards by Gina | 06/17/2010 at 07:02 AM
Wow! Your card is awesome! It is perfect for these great swimming days we are having here. Love it!
Posted by: Kim Burmeister | 06/17/2010 at 07:03 AM
Oh My Goodness this is fabulous. I love the sun and the clouds - the stitching oooo everything. The colors are just incredible. I am sure this will bring a huge smile to whomever receives it.
Posted by: Tara Bilbao | 06/17/2010 at 08:48 AM
WOW Margaret - this is awesome! Love EVERY detail!
Posted by: Kim | 06/17/2010 at 09:08 AM
Oh, Margaret! I wish I could create cards like this! You are always so creative! This is just perfect for "Summer"!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 06/17/2010 at 10:32 AM
This card truly makes me wish I was laying on the beach somewhere allot warmer then where I live. I just love all the details! :-)
Posted by: Sabriena Satchwell | 06/17/2010 at 10:41 AM
Wow, the colors in this are so brilliant! I love it! It has a really cheery, fun feeling to it. Great job of capturing "summer"!
Posted by: Stacy K. | 06/17/2010 at 11:03 AM
Fabulous!!!! Love it!
Posted by: Karin Menghini | 06/17/2010 at 11:25 AM
Absolutely love this ... what a bright ray of sunshine. Beautifully detailed.
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 06/17/2010 at 11:47 AM
I can always pick out your creations. This card is adorable and definitely says "summer" with it's bright and cheerful colors. Love how you made your sun... too cute. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Traci Davis | 06/17/2010 at 11:59 AM
Did paper pierce those clouds and faux stitch with the marker? Amazing. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 06/17/2010 at 12:31 PM
Your card screams summer! I love your triangles, too. Colors are terrific. All around gorgeous!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 06/17/2010 at 03:38 PM
What a fabulous card! Did you snip all those triangles out? Hope i find time to play this week, you've inspired me!
Posted by: Caryl P | 06/17/2010 at 05:53 PM
Oh this is so pretty Margaret, made me smile the minute I saw it!
Posted by: Debbie Henderson | 06/17/2010 at 06:12 PM
What a fun card ! I love that you use such bright colors in your art. It really does "Scream Summer"
Posted by: Patrice Herrera | 06/17/2010 at 06:17 PM
Beautiful summer scene! Just love this!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 06/17/2010 at 09:48 PM
Super fun card. Awesome colors.
Posted by: jackie watson | 06/17/2010 at 10:10 PM
Your card makes me smile. I love it. That awesome bow is the perfect touch. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 06/18/2010 at 07:11 AM
this is such a perfect card for a summer theme challenge-love how you made the sun-so creative margaret-can you share the details of how you made the sun rays?
Posted by: mary marsh | 06/18/2010 at 08:10 AM
I just love it!!!!!It gives you a HAPPY feeling just looking at it.
Posted by: Jill Cornell | 06/18/2010 at 11:50 AM
This is beautiful and bright and sunny and fabulous, and I love it! It brought a smile to my face, M. You are SO TALENTED! XOXO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 06/19/2010 at 06:59 AM
My first thought is 'Whimsy with a Smile'!...and my second thought is that I want to crawl into your card and be a part of it! I love your creativity and bold colors---beautimous as usual!!
Posted by: Nancy Chambers | 06/21/2010 at 10:53 AM
Congrats on being an iPick! I knew this was a beauty~!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 06/21/2010 at 08:43 PM