It's time for a new Sketch Challenge (PPA180) at Pals Paper Arts! I hope you like the sketch I designed for you and will give it a whirl! Half the planning is done for you when you start with a sketch!
I used the sketch to create a happy and bright birthday card that would work well for any age or gender! The candles were made by rolling strips of patterned paper around my retired paper piercing tool. If you don't have one, a pencil or wooden dowel will do. Flickering flames were embellished with Stampin' Write Markers and added to each candle with a dimensional. I think this fun card would make any one smile! Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment below!
See how the rest of the PPA Resident Artists worked this sketch, then get out your supplies and join us for the challenge! You may use any brand of paper crafting supplies for your project. I can't wait to see what you create!
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Four You
Paper: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight card stock; Birthday Basics DSP; In Colors 2012-2014 DSP Stack; Brights Color Collection DSP Stack
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Markers
Tools: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 3/16" Corner Punch, Blossom Petals Punch (retired), Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras: Regals Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Your candles are awesome! It's hard to make a generic birthday card, but yours would be perfect for any man, woman, or child. Great card!
Posted by: Deb Simonis | 11/21/2013 at 07:20 AM
I love the 3D effect of the candles. Great idea.
Posted by: Therese Arsenault | 11/21/2013 at 07:43 AM
Where do you come up with these ideas? So creative. Love the candles. Great job.
Posted by: Debi Burgess | 11/21/2013 at 08:22 AM
Another Wonderful Margaret card ! Love the colors & the candles are sensational !
Posted by: Maude Potter | 11/21/2013 at 09:49 AM
Love the card. Is there a punch for the Flickering flames? If not, how did you make them?
Thank you!
Posted by: Grace | 11/21/2013 at 10:02 AM
Fab & fun card! Love the candles. Definitely makes me smile.
Posted by: lisa808 | 11/21/2013 at 12:13 PM
Could this be any cuter? I love the papers you used and the candles made the perfect accents! This would be so appropriate for anyone! Adorable!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 11/21/2013 at 03:14 PM
the candles are fantastic! colors pop! what a wonderful use of the sketch.
paper hugs, m
Posted by: mary fish | 11/21/2013 at 03:30 PM
Awesome card -- while those candles are SO FUN, what a bummer to mail this :)
Posted by: vicki dutcher | 11/21/2013 at 04:47 PM
Wow those candles are fabulous!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 11/21/2013 at 06:18 PM
This is fantastic! Such a fun card.
Posted by: mamichelle | 11/21/2013 at 06:33 PM
Love this card, a definite one I will copy. Thanks for the dimensional candles. I had made a similar card a month or so ago but my candles were flat and undimensional. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: PatS | 11/21/2013 at 06:46 PM
I love your ds paper candles! So cute!
Posted by: Nancy E | 11/21/2013 at 07:11 PM
Hands down my fav team member card, Margaret! So festive and FUN!
Posted by: Patti Mac | 11/22/2013 at 09:33 PM
Totally love this card, great use of papers and colors. I would love to get this card!!
Posted by: Gigi | 11/22/2013 at 10:31 PM
What pretty birthday candles, Margaret!
Posted by: Bonnie | 11/25/2013 at 02:35 PM
I love this fun card Margaret. Those candles are fabulous and I like the colours you have used.
Posted by: Karen D | 11/25/2013 at 06:07 PM