Pals Paper Arts went live last week with our first challenge. It was a color challenge and if you haven't checked out the entries... I hope you'll go take a peek. You'll also see our talented Paper Artist Picks (the winners of each challenge).
What exactly is Pals Paper Arts? A new blog dedicated to using Stampin' Up! products designed to encourage reader participation.
Every Thursday morning (5 am CST) we'll offer up a new challenge and ask you to play along with us!
What exactly is Pals Paper Arts? A new blog dedicated to using Stampin' Up! products designed to encourage reader participation.
Every Thursday morning (5 am CST) we'll offer up a new challenge and ask you to play along with us!
You'll
be able to upload your very own creation via Mr. Linky. A team of
judges will view all cards submitted and choose 3 lucky winners. These
winners will be deemed a Paper Artist Pick - and if you are one of
them, you'll be invited to wear our fun Paper Artist Pick badge on your
own blog!
The rules are simple:
1) Create using the sketch listed above
2) Upload your card to Pals Paper Arts by Tuesday, August 11 (Noon CST)
3) If you upload to an online gallery, enter PPA2 in the keyword section
4) Most importantly ... play, play, play!
On my card for today, I wanted to make an older set look new again. Fresh Cuts is a set of 5 stamps including one larger background image stamp (see my main image).
The way I made this set new again is by using two of the new In Colors - Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry. I am a lover of all things modern as you may recall. This set isn't a set I'd normally consider my style. However, I love that you can change the overall look of an image simply with ink and paper.
Did you know? You can see my creations listed by stamp set. Along the left sidebar, simply click the set you're interested in. You'll then see all cards I've created using that same set.
P.S. - I've posted some photos in my Convention photo album. Go take a peek!
Stamps: Fresh Cuts (111634) Paper: Crushed Curry Textured (115538), Bermuda Bay (115317), Whisper White (100730) Ink: Crushed Curry (115659) Accessories: Crushed Curry 5/8" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115614), Bermuda Bay 5/8" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110) Tools: Large Oval Punch (107305), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Spiral Punch (108341)
1) Create using the sketch listed above
2) Upload your card to Pals Paper Arts by Tuesday, August 11 (Noon CST)
3) If you upload to an online gallery, enter PPA2 in the keyword section
4) Most importantly ... play, play, play!
On my card for today, I wanted to make an older set look new again. Fresh Cuts is a set of 5 stamps including one larger background image stamp (see my main image).
The way I made this set new again is by using two of the new In Colors - Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry. I am a lover of all things modern as you may recall. This set isn't a set I'd normally consider my style. However, I love that you can change the overall look of an image simply with ink and paper.
Did you know? You can see my creations listed by stamp set. Along the left sidebar, simply click the set you're interested in. You'll then see all cards I've created using that same set.
P.S. - I've posted some photos in my Convention photo album. Go take a peek!
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Love the color combo!!! I have to try it soon. Great job!!
Posted by: Kalshelia | August 06, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Oh Kris - I love these colors together! You did awesome! Love the added bling too!
Posted by: Tiffany | August 06, 2009 at 05:16 AM
I love what you did with the sketch, Kris! This is so pretty! I love the colors, too. I have the Fresh Cuts set and what you've done with your card has inspired me to get it out again and make something new with it! Thanks for the inspiration, Kris!
Posted by: Margaret Moody | August 06, 2009 at 05:17 AM
There's that punch again! I jusy got mine in the mail yesterday! Love the card - beautiful colors..........
Posted by: Linda Callahan | August 06, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Love your ribbon treatment! Great job! The colors just "pop". Great inspiration card!
Posted by: Ann Schach | August 06, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Kris, I love this whole card!! But you really have me loving that stamp and the notebook punch. Off to put those on my wish list now ... thanks a lot!
Posted by: Jason Casper | August 06, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Gorgeous. Love the colors and the ribbon.
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | August 06, 2009 at 07:19 PM
Oh, Kris! Your card is gorgeous! Good job; it stands out on the PPA blog!
Posted by: kathy amstutz | August 06, 2009 at 08:28 PM
I love this card so much, Kris. The colors are great together and the design is so beautiful. You did a great take on the PPA2 sketch.
Posted by: Gina Shaw | August 07, 2009 at 07:21 AM
I love those little ribbon tabs! I never think to use those! I gotta put that on my do list!
Thanks for inspiring me!
Posted by: Melissa Young | August 07, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Kris, Just gorgeous! I love how you put the spiral edge on the bottom! I always go for the top or side. Very clever.
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | August 07, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Thanks for sharing your convention pictures!
Posted by: Angi | August 07, 2009 at 10:39 AM
These colors are so bright and fresh together! Beautiful!
Posted by: Carrie | August 07, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Absolutely divine colors. So nice to see this set get some ink life again. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | August 07, 2009 at 09:01 PM
I live what you did with these colors!! Great card.
Posted by: Jayne | August 09, 2009 at 02:01 PM
I never would have put those colors together, but you pulled it off. Fantastic job with the PPA sketch.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri E. | August 09, 2009 at 05:51 PM