Margaret Moody

Happy Hello - PPA98 Sketch Challenge

It's Thursday and that means it's time for another challenge at Pals Paper Arts!  This week, we're hosting a Sketch Challenge (PPA98) to get your creative juices flowing!  Using the simple sketch I designed, I created a "happy hello" card that definitely says "Summer" for today's post!  I used the colors in the floral pattern from the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper as my inspiration!  The featured flowers are somewhat detailed, so I chose to keep my card base simple and unmatted. This keeps the card's overall look crisp, clean, and not too fussy!  A perfect balance of design, color, and pattern!

Come "play along" with me and my fellow PPA Design Team members and this week's featured artist, Linda Fisher!  For more inspiration and details for "how to play" click here!  I can't wait to see what you create!  Happy stamping and happy summer!

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

Stamps:  Hello Again
Paper:  Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla card stock; Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, Patterns Stack Designer Series Paper - Brights
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers
Tools:  1-3/4" Scallop Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 5/8" circle punch (EK Success), Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlits die, Paper Snips
Extras: Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive

PPA47 - Theme Challenge

Yay!!!  It's Thursday and that means it's time for another Pals Paper Arts challenge!  Summer's almost here so were hosting a Summer Theme Challenge (PPA47) at PPA this week!   Snowcones, flip flops, water, and of course, the sun comes to mind when I think of summer!  My Summer-themed card features a whimsical sun and billowy, floating clouds against a bright blue sky!  What do you think of when you think about Summer?  Check out more Summer-themed creations from the Pals Paper Arts Design Team and this week's Featured Artist, Kylie Nicolosi!  They're sure to put you in a Summer state-of-mind!  What are you waiting for?  Come play along at PPA!

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

Stamps:  Hello Again
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Summer Sun, Only Orange, Whisper White card stock; Flock Together Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Tools:  Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Die, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Snips
Extras:  Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, orange adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), Playground Designer Buttons (Real Red), Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive