We've added a definite twist to this week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts by challenging you to create a Masculine KISS card (PPA54)! KISS stands for "Keep It Simple, Sweetie!" and challenges you to use less not more when making your card! The following are suggested guidelines for creating a KISS card:
- Clean with lots of white space
- Simple designs
- Minimum time to create
- Limited layers and embellishments
This masculine birthday card was not only simple to make, but quick and easy! I started with my own sketch and added a great striped pattern from Stampin' Up! and added a strip of Chocolate Chip card stock to create a clean, horizontal border. Circle and star embellishments were made using a 1" Circle punch and Star punch and enhanced with bronze Vintage Brads. A simple birthday sentiment from All Holidays was stamped in Chocolate Chip to finish the card off! Fast, clean, and simple!
Need more inspiration? Visit Pals Paper Arts and check out the more great masculine KISS cards created by the rest of the PPA Design Team and this week's Featured Artist, Martha Stewart! Make your own KISS card and submit it a PPA via Inlinkz before 12:00 Noon CST on Tuesday, August 10th! I can't wait to see what you make!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: All HolidaysPaper: Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla card stock; Play Date Designer Series Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Tools: Corner Rounder punch, 1" Circle punch, Star punch (retired), Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras: Vintage Brads (bronze), Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive
Even before I actually saw your card, I knew I would love it! You never, ever disappoint! Wonderful colors, wonderful design, and so very KISSable! TFS!
Posted by: Cards by Gina | 08/05/2010 at 07:01 AM
The DSP is so perfect with you little stars! Love the card!
Posted by: Debbie Henderson | 08/05/2010 at 07:44 AM
Perfect as always!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 08/05/2010 at 08:45 AM
Absolutely divine!
Posted by: Nance Leedy (Canopy Crafts) | 08/05/2010 at 09:42 AM
Great card! I love the colors!
Posted by: Angela R | 08/05/2010 at 09:48 AM
I love the color combo Margaret. The design is so appealing.
Posted by: Ginger | 08/05/2010 at 10:52 AM
Perfect Masculine card! Love your creativity. Colors are beautiful ~ one of my favorite dsp!
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 08/05/2010 at 11:01 AM
You are a super "star." Love the crisp and clean look! Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 08/05/2010 at 11:19 AM
Wonderful look! And you make it sound so simple but I think you have an extra style chromosome in your DNA!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 08/05/2010 at 11:24 AM
Another stunner!
Posted by: Karin | 08/05/2010 at 11:48 AM
What a great card! Love the colors and layouts and stars in the circles are fabulous!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | 08/05/2010 at 03:14 PM
Bright and cheery color scheme! I love it~
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 08/05/2010 at 04:11 PM
Love it! Simply stunning!
Posted by: Pam Giudici | 08/05/2010 at 04:21 PM
Beautiful job. Very clean and simple to recreate. Could be a great Make & Take!
Mike
Posted by: Mike Funke | 08/05/2010 at 04:30 PM
This is wonderful, Margaret! I love your colors and the layout is a winner.
Posted by: Regina Mangum | 08/06/2010 at 08:16 AM
What for a great card! I love your style!
Posted by: Nicole | 08/06/2010 at 02:07 PM
Fabulous Margaret. I love it!!! Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 08/06/2010 at 06:53 PM