Margaret Moody

PPA135 Sketch Challenge

It's time for another Sketch Challenge (PPA135) at Pals Paper Arts!  I've designed a simple sketch for you to use to create your card for this fun challenge!  Turn the sketch sideways, upside down, or use it as is!  The possibilities are endless!

My happy and cheerful thank you card uses three of my favorite products from Stampin' Up! that are retiring at the end of this month, the Thank You Kindly stamp set, the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, and Poppy Parade card stock!  I love all the different flower combinations you can create with the punch!  So fun and so cute!  I will miss all of these versatile items and plan to keep them in my stash for future use!  If you like my card, please leave me a comment!  I always enjoy hearing from you!

Join the fun at PPA and play along with me and my fellow PPA Design Team members!  Use any of your favorite papercrafting brands or supplies to create your card.  For more inspiration using the sketch, click here.  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:  Thank You Kindly
Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Regal Rose, More Mustard card stock; First Edition DSP; Just Add Cake DSP; Nursery Nest DSP, Pocketful of Posies DSP, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection; DSP Patterns Stack - Regals Collection
Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink
Tools:  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Blossom Petals XL Punch, 5/8" circle punch (non-SU), 1/2" Circle Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

A New Color Challenge at PPA

Our last Pals Paper Arts challenge was a sketch challenge, which means it's time for a new Color Challenge (PPA134) at PPA!  For this challenge, we're using a Springtime-fresh color palette of Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, and So Saffron! Calypso Coral looks darker in the photo of my card than it really is. It's a difficult color to photograph.

Using this combo was truly a challenge for me, as they are not colors I'm typically drawn to.  However, I'm happy with the results of my clean and simple card and think I might just use these three colors again sometime!  If you like my card, please leave me a comment!  It's always great to hear what you think!

Get out of your comfort zone and take on the challenge!  You're welcome to use any brand of papercrafting products or supplies!  See what my fellow PPA Design Team members did with this pretty color trio by clicking here!  Come play at PPA!  I can't wait to see what you create!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Fabulous Phrases
Paper:  Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Whisper White card stock; So Saffron/Patterns Stack DSP - Subtles Collection
Ink: Cajun Craze Stampin' Write marker
Tools:  1" in. Square Punch, Blossom Punch, Modern Label Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

PPA132 Color Challenge

It's time for a new Color Challenge (PPA132) at Pals Paper Arts again!  Our color combo for this challenge is the Springtime trio of Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, and Chocolate Chip!  When I see these three colors together, I'm reminded of chocolate bunnies or Easter eggs decorated with dainty sugar flowers! 

I have no chocolate bunnies or eggs to offer today, but my Easter-themed tote looks as if it's made of chocolate!  It's embellished with sweet pink flowers to herald the arrival of Spring and/or Easter and it easily holds five to six plastic eggs or other assorted treats!  Adapt it for any occasion by simply changing out the sentiment!  I like the way it turned out!  Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment below!

Click here for more exciting creations from my fellow PPA Design Team members!  I'm sure you'll be inspired! Gather your supplies and play along!  You may use any brand of supplies!  I can't wait to see what you create!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White card stock; DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection
Ink:  Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Adorning Accents Edgelits die, Floral Fusion Sizzlits die, Blossom Petals XL Punch, 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Snips
Extras:  Pretty in Pink 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Pretty in Pink Double-Circle Buttons/Designer Buttons - Subtles Collection, Pretty in Pink 3/16" Brads - Subtles Collection, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive

PPA131 Sketch Challenge

We have a new Sketch Challenge (PPA131) at Pals Paper Arts this week using a versatile sketch I designed just for you!  This sketch lends itself to so many possibilities and I hope you'll find it one you'll use over and over again! 

I love yellow and I paired it here with Pool Party, Whisper White, Calypso Coral, and Poppy Parade to create my Spring-themed thank you card!  The featured flowers were made using several different punches and decorative brads.  Faux stitching was added to highlight the patterned papers and dimensional leaves.  This bright and cheery card just sings happiness!  I hope you like it as much as I do!  Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

See what my fellow PPA Design Team members did with the sketch by clicking here.  Then gather your supplies and play along at PPA!   Use any of your favorite papercrafting products or supplies to play!  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Curly Cute
Paper:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade card stock; Domestic Goddess DSP; DSP Patterns Stack/2011-2013 In Colors
Ink:  Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Blossom Punch,Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Blossom Petals XL Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, scoring board, stylus
Extras:  SAB Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brads pack, White Uniball Signo Gel Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

PPA130 Color Challenge

It's time for another challenge at Pals Paper Arts and we have a Color Challenge (PPA130) for you with a bit of a twist!  Use Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, and a color of your choice to create your own color combo!   I added Perfect Plum as my color choice to create a Springtime color trio for my card.  This color trio also happens to be my oldest daughter's favorite colors, so that made them fun for me to work with (Hi, Kitty)!  Stampin' Write Markers were used to add all three colors to the floral image from the Fresh Vintage SAB set.  By adding a mix of patterned papers in polka dots and stripes, it creates what I call a "modern vintage" look!  Clean, contemporary, and easy on the eyes!  Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Need a little nudge to join the fun at PPA?  See what color each of the PPA Design Team members added to create their color trio by clicking here!  Remember, you can use any brand of products or supplies to play along!  So gather your supplies and get busy!  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Fresh Vintage, Tiny Tags
Paper:  Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake card stock; DSP Patterns Stack/Subtles; DSP Patterns Stack/Regals; DSP Patterns Stack/2011-2013 In Colors
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Markers
Tools:  Big Shot, Framelits Labels Dies, Paper Snips, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch
Extras:  Lucky Limeade Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon, Designer Buttons/Subtles, Everyday Enchantment Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

PPA94 Sketch Challenge

I've designed another simple sketch for you to work with for the Sketch Challenge (PPA94) at Pals Paper Arts this week!  This particular sketch lends itself to so many different possibilities! 

For my card, I chose to use the Butterfly Punch in place of the circles on the sketch.  I created my own patterned paper by stamping flowers with matching ink onto card stock before punching out each butterfly.  Simple embellishments include a flower-shaped button for the body tied with Linen Thread to create antennae.  A Stamp-a-ma-jig was used for perfect placement of the sentiment from the Live, Laugh, Love set. I love the simple but bold look created by stamping the words directly onto the word print patterned paper!

Now it's your turn!  See what my fellow PPA Design Team members and Guest Artist Rae Harper did with the sketch and find out how you can "play along at PPA"!  I can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Bits, Live, Laugh, Love
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake card stock; Pear Pizzazz Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - In Color Collection, Crumb Cake Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise Classic ink; Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Butterly Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras:  Rose Red flower button - Designer Buttons Subtles Collection, Pumpkin Pie & Tempting Turquoise flower buttons - Designer Buttons Brights Collection,  Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

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

Jewelry Box Flowers for a Friend

Today's card was made for this week's Inspiration Challenge  (PPA89) at Pals Paper Arts!  I was inspired to create a few of  the flowers featured in the inpsiration photo  (shown below) and, for the most part, I'm pleased with the results!  The color palette is something I would never choose on my own (you can see I ignored the blue), so it truly was a challenge for me to work with!   My flowers remind me of all the pretty enamel flower pins in my mother's jewelry box that I admired so much as a little girl!  I loved any opportunity to look through that box!  A sweet memory!

Speaking of memories...I recently had the opportunity to  get together with three former colleagues, Debbie, Jennifer, and Karol.  We taught 1st grade together during the late 80s and early 90s.  We had a amazing time teaching together and had so much fun with our kids!  We're all at different schools now, in different positions, some of us in different cities, but we've managed to stay in touch throughout the years and remain friends.  Karol hosted our mini-reunion in her beautiful new home, where we laughed and ate and laughed and ate some more!  So much FUN..like we'd never been apart! 

The card is now on its way to Karol's house as a "thank you" for feeding us and helping us remember and laugh! Anyone who knows Karol will tell you she's "one-of-a-kind" and sort of retro herself, so this card is perfect for her!  Love ya, Karol! 

Need a little nudge to "play at PPA"?  We're giving away a great blog candy package this week!  Need ideas?  See the inspiring work of my fellow PPA Design Team members!  Get out your supplies and play along!  I can't wait to see what you make!  So...get busy!!!

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

Stamps:  Tiny Tags
Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake card stock; Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper, Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers
Tools:  Big Shot Die Cut machine, Sweet Buttons Embosslit Die, Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, Fancy Flower punch, 1" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval punch, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Tiny Tags punch, Paper Snips, Crop-A-Dile
Extras:  Pretty in Pink 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Crumb Cake Designer Buttons - Subtles Collection, adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), adhesive pearls (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

It's GREAT to be back!!!

 

It's GREAT to be back in blog land after my hiatus!  I have so much to share with you about the past few months, but for today, I'm going to keep it short and sweet and all about my card!

Today's card was made for this week's Color Challenge (PPA88) at Pals Paper Arts, using the cheerful trio of Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, and Pear Pizzazz from Stampin' Up!  I LOVE these colors together and I love the way my card turned out!  Bright, sunny, and happy!  Makes me want to smile!

Now it's your turn to "play along at PPA"!  Click here for more details on how to play and take a look at the inspirational work of my fellow PPA Design Team Members!

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

Stamps:  Just Believe
Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White card stock; Nursery Suite Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Floral Fusion Stampin' Up! Sizzlits die, 3/16" Corner punch, Small Heart punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Snips
Extras:  Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Daffodil Delight Designer Buttons - Brights Collection,  Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

PPA37 - Theme Challenge

Spring is finally here and we're celebrating its long-awaited arrival with "flowers" for the theme challenge (PPA37) this week hosted by Pals Paper Arts!   Today's card is a birthday card that features "lollipop" flowers made easily and quickly using various sizes of circle punches!  Don't worry about centering the smaller circles perfectly inside the larger ones; the "off-centered placement" adds to the charm of each individual flower!

Now it's your turn to make a card!  Visit the Pals Paper Arts challenge blog for inspiration from my fellow PPA Design Team members, where you'll find more inspiring flower-themed cards!  Did I also mention we're giving away a blog candy this week?   Share your card at PPA via Inlinkz before 12:00 Noon CST on Tuesday, April 13th and you might be a Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick or win the blog candy package!  What are you waiting for?!!!  Play along at PPA and let your creativity bloom!  

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

Stamps: Well Scripted
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Bermuda Bay, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Melon Mambo, Only Orange, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Whisper White card stock; Pumpkin Pie Textured card stock
Ink:  Old Olive
Tools:  3/4" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Circle punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch; 5-Petal Flower punch, Paper Snips
Extras:  1/2" Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, assorted buttons (my button jar), Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip