Kween Bee Kreations

Playing with the PPA

 

A little flip of Margaret Moody's sketch and poof!  Here is my submission to the Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge (PPA77).

Head on over to the PPA and play along!

Pals Paper Arts (PPA2)

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!

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!

Stampin' Supplies 

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)

Medallion Mojo Style

OOOOO and AAAHHH ... do I ever love this stamp called Medallion!

The Mojo Monday sketch challenge is to blame for this stunning layout.  OMGoodness, I am in love with this card.  I also drew upon a fellow Demonstrator, Gina - she used Real Red & White on her fun card.  Check her out over at Cards by Gina.

This card base is 5" x 5" so you can get an idea of just how B-I-G this Medallion image is. 

Imagine this image used as:

• A snowflake
• Stamped in Versamark on colored cardstock
• Covered in glitter

The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

I added a large black grommet in the center, layered on top of it a white button from the Button Latte collection, and finally disassembled a Fire Rhinestone brad as the "icing on the cake".  It fit perfectly snug in the button's center - I didn't even need adhesive!

My sentiment is from the Hope Happens set.  I love how this set seems like it was meant to be inked in different colors.  I wanted to emphasize the word heart so I inked that text in Real Red using my Stampin' Write Marker.

I love it ... but more importantly, what do YOU think?  Feel free to leave me a comment... I really enjoy hearing from you.

Stampin' Supplies 

Stamps:  Medallion (115223), Hope Happens (113722)  Paper:  Real Red (102482), Basic Black (102851), Whisper White (100730)  Ink:  Real Red (103133), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082) Accessories:  Jumbo Grommet (114348), Button Latte (114333), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad (109110), Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain (109052)  Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)