Margaret Moody

PPA122 - Celebrity Color Challenge

We're hosting a Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA122) this week at Pals Paper Arts featuring the talented Canadian stamper, Angela McKay!  We asked Angela to use the seasonal color trio of Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, and Very Vanilla to create a card for the challenge!  This is the perfect color combo for making cards for the upcoming Christmas season!

For the challenge, I created a border of holiday greenery using the Little Leaves Sizzlits die adorned with a few punched berries.  I stamped a neutral toned strip of embossed houndstooth (love this pattern) with watermark ink to enhance the texture!  Matching seam binding ribbon (even though it appears very red in the photo) tied in a simple bow adds the perfect finishing touch!

We want you to "play along" at PPA using your favorite paper crafting brands and supplies!  Our challenge is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! products only!  Click here to see the inspiring creations of my fellow PPA Design Team members and for details on how to play!   I can't wait to see your beautiful card!

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

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand card stock
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Versamark Watermark, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write marker
Tools:  Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlits die, Textured Impressions Houndstooth embossing folder, 3/16" Corner Punch, Circle Punch - Punch Pack, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive

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

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

PPA109 - Celebrity Color Challenge

It's time for a Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA109) at Pals Paper Arts and we have the very talented Iwona Palamountain (AKA "Chupa") joining us at PPA this week (love her style)!  This fresh color trio of Calypso Coral, Riding Hood Red, and Basic Gray needed a clean and contemporary layout to showcase this unusual combination!  I chose to keep it simple by featuring a single flower in Riding Hood Red to catch your eye!  The addition of Daffodil Delight to the flower's center helps draw your eye directly to the floral focal point and adds a little extra zip to the mix!  I love it and I hope you do too!  Please leave me a comment if you like this week's card or have any questions!  I always love hearing from you!

Try your hand at creating a card with this bold color trio and "play along at PPA" with Chupa and my fellow PPA Design Team members!  For more inspiration and details of how to play, click here!  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Curly Cute
Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Whisper White card stock; (Calypso Coral) In Colors 2011-2013 Patterns Stack Designer Series Paper, (Basic Gray) Neutrals Patterns Stack DSP
Ink:  Riding Hood Red, Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers
Tools:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Square Lattice Textured Impression Embossing Folder, Fun Flowers Bigz Die, 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, yellow button (my button collection), coral buttons (my button collection), Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive

PPA101 - Celebrity Color Challenge

Pals Paper Arts is hosting a Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA101) this week showcasing the work of the very talented Canadian stamper, Lesley Croghan!  Many of you know Lesley from her Paper Players challenge blog, where she hosts fun papercrafting challenges each week, just like we do at PPA!

My card for this week's challenge is simple, clean, and very contemporary!  I featured the trio of blues in a trio of embossed floral circles from Just Believe.  By combining floral pattern with additional patterns of stripe and text, this very simple layout receives a lot of eye-catching interest!  Notice the neat and very tailored paper bow atop the faux ribbon?  According to "those in the know" who follow papercrafting trends, paper bows are supposed to be "hot" this year!  Who knew??!!

Click over to PPA  for more inspiration and see how Lesley and my fellow PPA Design Team members used our trio of "Summer Blues" to create their cards!  Come "play at PPA"!  I can't wait to see what you make!

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

Stamps:  Just Believe, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Whisper White card stock; Patterns Stack Designer Series Paper - Brights Collection
Ink:  Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker, VersaMark
Tools:  Heat Gun, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Clear embossing powder, Stampin' Dimensionals

PPA96 Celebrity Color Challenge

Pals Paper Arts is hosting a Celebrity Color Challenge with a masculine theme (PPA96) using Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, and Night of Navy and featuring Guest Artist, Tanya Phillips!  It's the perfect opportunity for you to get a jump on creations for upcoming events such as graduation, Father's Day, or the Fourth of July!

Today's card can work for any occasion and features a smart trio of stars created with punches!  Patterned paper was adhered to card stock first before punching to add depth and more body. Orienting the stripes diagonally adds visual interest, making the stars really "pop" against the neutral background of polka dots!  Simple brads added to each center provide the perfect finishing touch!

Now it's your turn to "play at PPA"!  Click here for inspiration from the rest of the PPA Design Team and Tanya and get all the details for submitting your creation!  I can't wait to see what you make!

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

Stamps:  Perfect Punches
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla card stock; Patterns Stack - Designer Series Paper Regals Collection, Patterns Stack - Designer Series Paper Neutrals Collection
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink
Tools:  Star Punch, Small Star Punch (retired), Modern Label Punch, Paper Snips, Paper Piercing Tool, scoring board (Scor-Pal)
Extras:  Linen Thread, 3/16" Brads - Regals Collection, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

PPA92 Celebrity Color Challenge

Pals Paper Arts is hosting another Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA92) featuring Guest Artist, Colleen Dietrich of Dietrich Designs!  We challenged Colleen and we're challenging you to use the spring-fresh color trio of Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, and Poppy Parade for your card creations!  If you don't have these specific colors, feel free to use something similar!  You're not restricted to using Stampin' Up! colors only to play at PPA!

Today's card starts with a base of Pear Pizzazz (I love this color)!  Floral images from Fast & Fabulous are stamped in Poppy Parade on a background of Peach Parfait.  A little texture was added to a strip of Poppy Parade, courtesy of the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  A sentiment from Just Believe and a button-adorned embellishment created with the Boho Blossoms Punch completes this simple and clean, yet elegant card!

See what my fellow PPA Design Team members created for this challenge and get details here for how you can "play along at PPA"!  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Fast & Fabulous, Just Believe
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink:  Poppy Parade, Early Espresso Classic Ink; Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 3/16" Corner Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Scor-Pal scoring board (Scor-Pal)
Extras:  Linen Thread, button (my button collection), Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

PPA59 Celebrity Color Challenge

Pals Paper Arts is rocking the runway this week with our first Celebrity Color Challenge (PPA59) featuring Guest Artist, Beate Johns, a "super model" of Splitcoaststampers and the paper crafting world!  We're challenging you to use the fashionably retro color trio of Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, and Old Olive to create a card! 

Today's birthday card is wearing a mix of patterned prints in Tempting Turquoise embellished with accents of So Saffron and Old Olive.  A folded paper flower in So Saffron was created from Designer Series Paper and card stock using punches and a button.  The simple sentiment accessorizes the flower perfectly and matching adhesive rhinestones on either side add just the right amount of shine! 

Create your own designer original and add it to the "runway" at PPA via Inlinkz before 12:00 Noon CST on Tuesday, September 14th.  Need more inspiration?  See what the other PPA Design Team members are "modeling" this week along with Beate's beautiful creation!  I can't wait to see what you make!

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

Stamps:  Occasional Quotes
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Old Olive, Whisper White card stock; Tempting Turquoise Patterns Designer Series Paper, Play Date Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise
Tools:  1-3/4" Scallop Circle punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Scallop Trim Border punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Turquoise adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Tempting Turquoise Designer Buttons (Brights), Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive