Margaret Moody

Color Challenge at PPA

It's time for a new Color Challenge (PPA174) at Pals Paper Arts!  Get out your supplies and join us for this challenge! You may use any brand of papercrafting supplies to create your card.  Take a look at the beautiful palette of fall colors the PPA Resident Artists are working with this week!


I decided to keep it simple and create a card with minimal layers that could be easily mailed with no extra fuss.  I pulled out Summer Silhouettes, a set normally used for Spring or Summer themed cards, and challenged myself to make it work for Fall. 

I really like the contrast of the Baked Brown Sugar base with Pumpkin Pie and Pear Pizzazz!  It acts as a neutral and makes Pumpkin Pie and Pear Pizzazz really stand out!  Candy dots in Pumpkin Pie simulate berries and create dimension.  A simple scored strip of Pumpkin Pie becomes faux ribbon and adds an additional pop of color and linear balance to the overall look.  It's a quick and easy card to make, uses minimal supplies and can be adapted for any occasion!

I hope you like the final product as much as I do!  Please leave a comment below!  I'd love to hear what you think about my card!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Summer Silhouettes, Four You
Paper:  Baked  Brown Sugar, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz; Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Simply Scored, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive

PPA144 Color Challenge

Fall has begun and we've got the perfect color combo to inspire you for our new Color Challenge (PPA144) at Pals Paper Arts!  Join the fun and play along, using More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso (or similar colors) to create your card! 

I chose to keep my card clean and simple to highlight the cluster of flowers made with punches and brads.  I added a few punched leaves, some houndstooth embossing, and linen thread to finish out the card.  It really came together quickly and easily!  This card could work for any occasion by simply changing out the sentiment.  I love it and I hope you do too!  If you like my card, please leave me a comment!  It's always great to hear from you and I enjoy your feedback! 

Need a little more inspiration?  See how my fellow PPA Design Team members used this color trio for their creations!  I'm sure you'll love their wonderful work!  Now it's your turn! Get out those supplies and get busy!  I can't wait to see what you create!

All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Curly Cute
Paper:  More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink:  Cajun Craze, Early Espresso
Tools: Big Shot, Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Blossom Petals XL Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch
Extras:  3/16" Brads - Neutrals Collection, Linen Thread, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

PPA142 Color Challenge

It's time for another Color Challenge (PPA142) at Pals Paper Arts!  For this challenge, we're asking you to use Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade, and Pumpkin Pie on your card!  This fun combination of colors makes me think of one of my favorite holiday celebrations, Halloween! 

I designed the layout to feature bold blocks of color, providing the perfect backdrop for the pointy-toe witch's boots from the Wicked Cool stamp set!  An added embellishment was wrapped and tied around the card and features the coordinating sentiment from the same set, the perfect "spooky" touch to finish off this clean, simple, and fun card!

Join the fun and play along at PPA!  See how my fellow PPA Design Team members used this seasonal color trio for more inspiration!  Get out your supplies and get busy!  I can't wait to see what you create!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Wicked Cool
Paper:  Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White card stock; Patterns Stack Neutrals Collection DSP
Ink:  Jet Black Pigment Ink (Color Box)
Tools: Decorative Label Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Crop-A-Dile, clear embossing powder, heat tool, Embossing Buddy
Extras:  Orange adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Orange/White Baker's Twine (my ribbon/twine collection)

PPA118 - Celebrity Color Challenge

Pals Paper Arts is hosting a Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA118) this week, inviting you to "play along" with our celebrity guest artist, the very talented Carrie Gaskin!  Carrie and the PPA Design Team are showcasing an array of papercrafted creations using the fabulous color trio of Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and River Rock!  Everyone is invited to play the PPA challenge using your favorite paper crafting brands and supplies.  Our challenge is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! products only!

My card features an image from one of my favorite new stamp sets, Nature's Pace!  I used the thistle image to stamp a background and create the look of patterned paper!  A wide band of Early Espresso card stock anchors the bottom of the card and complements the stamped thistle pattern.  Faux ribbon, created with striped patterned paper in Soft Suede, adds a tailored touch to the card and serves as the perfect backdrop for the featured sentiment!  Clean, easy and so very elegant!

If you like this week's card, please leave me a comment below!  I love sharing my work with you and I love hearing from you, too! 

All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Nature's Pace, Thank You Kindly
Paper:  Early Espresso, River Rock, Very Vanilla card stock; Soft Suede Patterns Pack Neutrals Collection
Ink:  Early Espresso
Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, 3/16" Corner Punch, Decorative Label Punch
Extras:  Linen Thread, Soft Suede Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

PPA115 - Fall/Thanksgiving Theme Challenge

It's still fairly warm in Texas, but the change of season has brought us some more manageable temperatures!  We're truly thankful for days with temps in the 80s, instead of our usual 100s (seriously)!  As the weather turns cooler (I'm thinking positively), our thoughts turn to the Fall season (or Autumn, if you will) and the upcoming observances of Halloween and/or Thanksgiving!  With that in mind, Pals Paper Arts is hosting a Fall/Thanksgiving Theme Challenge (PPA115) this week and we're asking you to join us with your season-inspired creations!

I obviously didn't use the colors featured in the beautiful inspiration photo at left, but the theme certainly inspired the use of the Autumn Splendor stamp set (one of my favorites)!  If you're one of my regular followers, you know I like to blend classic and clean with bold and unexpected!  This quick and easy card in this untraditional color combo does just that!  I've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to pair Pool Party and Soft Suede on a card (love the two together)!  The results?  Clean, simple and elegant!

Need a little nudge?  Check out the contributions of my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, Nicole Watt.  Get all the details here for how to "play at PPA" and take a peek at the nice Blog Candy package we're offering a chance to win!  I can't wait to see what you create!

All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Autumn Splendor, Grateful Greetings
Paper:  Pool Party, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink:  Soft Suede
Tools:  3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, scoring board
Extras:  Linen Thread, Early Espresso button - Designer Buttons/Neutrals Collection, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots

PPA114 - Color Challenge

It's time for another Color Challenge (PPA114) at Pals Paper Arts and we're asking you to use Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, and Pumpkin Pie to create a card this week for PPA!  This bold seasonal color trio could easily be used for a Fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving themed card or anything else that strikes your fancy!  I chose to create a clean and contemporary card with a traditional twist, utilizing my Big Shot, a Sizzlits die, and a Textured Impressions embossing folder!  Fast, fun, and easy!

This week's celebrity guest artist is none other than the very talented Regina Mangum!  Let Regina and the creations of my fellow PPA Design Team members inspire you to "play along" at PPA!  What are you waiting for???  I can't wait to see what you create!

All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Grateful Greetings
Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla card stock; Designer Series Paper Pattern Pack - In Colors 2011-13, Designer Series Paper Pattern Pack - Brights Collection
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie Classic ink
Tools:  Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlits die, Houndstooth Textured Impressions embossing folder, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Rich Razzleberry button - Designer Buttons:  Brights Collection; Linen Thread, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots

Falling Leaves for Thanksgiving

I'm excited to share with you my card using the sketch I designed for this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge (PPA17)!  I used the versatile Falling Leaves set and a pinecone patterned print from the Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper package to make my Thanksgiving themed card.  The modern patterned leaves are stamped onto Whisper White in Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Lovely Lilac, and Real Red, then punched out and matted onto Soft Suede.  A seasonal sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip onto Whisper White and highlighted by a mat of Pumpkin Pie.  Lilac brads add the perfect accent of color and balance.  The finishing touch...a band of Kiwi Kiss tied with Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in Soft Suede!  Join in the fun and play along!  I can't wait to see what you come up with using my sketch for PPA17!

All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Falling Leaves
Paper:  Kraft, Soft Suede, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie card stock; Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Lovely Lilac, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Tools:  1-1/4" Square punch
Extras:  Lilac brads (my embellishment stash), Soft Suede 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Fall/Thanksgiving Holiday Hop

If you've "hopped" over from Regina Mangum's blog...WELCOME!  Glad you "hopped in"!  I'm stop number 11 on the Fall/Thanksgiving Holiday Hop (for the complete Holiday Hop Line-Up, click here)!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner!  If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends, make some pretty table accents and favors for your guests!  Have a few special people who can't attend?  Send them a beautiful card to commemorate the holiday!  I used Stampin' Up!'s beautiful Bella Toile background stamp, the ever versatile Autumn Splendor set, and Holiday Best (Level 1 hostess set) to make these Fall/Thanksgiving themed creations.  For my seasonal color palette, I used Stampin' Up! card stock in Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, and More Mustard.  Read on for more inspiration!

 
Dress up your table with elegant leaf-adorned place cards in fall colors to designate seating for your guests!  Or, use them as food markers to identify all the tasty dishes on your buffet!  Bella Toile stamped with Chocolate Chip on Soft Suede provides the beautiful background for these gorgeous cards (see my gallery for individual views of each card for a closer look). Want a more simple look?  Eliminate the Bella Toile and use a solid background of Soft Suede instead! 

Add another pretty accent to your table with treat-filled favor boxes for each of your guests in a matching pattern and coordinating colors.  Fill with wrapped chocolates, candied nuts, or a special note to each recipient.  This box was made using Real Red stamped on More Mustard, with a belly band in Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, and Soft Suede.  A pretty bow in Riding Hood Red taffeta adds the finishing touch!  Too much pattern for your taste?  Dress it down by substituting a solid colored card stock for the box if you need a simpler look!

Need a pretty card to send to a family member or friend for Thanksgiving?  This simple but elegant card showcases the beauty of nature with a tied bouquet of fall leaves and acorns.  A tailored ribbon with button accents and the perfect sentiment for the holiday season completes the card!

Before you move on, don't forget to mark your calendar for the next Holiday Hop!  Join me and my fellow Holiday Hoppers in December at 5:00 AM CST on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 for a Christmas/Winter Holiday Hop!  We can't wait to share more fun and exciting holiday ideas with you!

The Holiday Hop continues with the next stop at Debbie Pierce's blog, Stampin' Sunshine.  Hop over to Debbie's blog for more Fall and Thanksgiving holiday ideas! 

                    

All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Bella Toile, Autumn Splendor, Holiday Best
Paper:  Soft Suede, Old Olive, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Real Red, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, Elegant Eggplant
Tools:  Ticket Corner punch, 1-3/4" Circle punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Circle punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Big Shot, Sizzix Bigz XL die - Box #2, Paper Snips
Extras:  Brown buttons (my button box), Chocolate Chip 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals