It’s all about balloons, Chalk Talk and PPA298 Sketch Challenge at WildWestPaperArts.com today. Are you up to the Challenge?

Today’s simply fantastic layout was designed by pal Ginger Toivonen, a member of the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Team.  I can’t wait to see all of the clever interpretations for this sketch.

I chose several retiring Stampin’ Up! products to complete my challenge card and Chalk Talk Framelits (129983) are first on the list.

Chalk Talk Framelits:  This cute set of tags and labels have been around for a while.  Guess it’s time to clear out the space the lived in for some fun new product.  They’re even discounted! I hate to see them go but can’t wait for the next big thing.

Cherry On Top:  What’s a party without candles and balloons?  The candles are created with the Cherry On Top Washi Tape (138384)… love the bright colors in this suite.  Balloons are punched from Cherry On Top DSP Paper Stack (138443).

Decorative Dots:  One of my all time favorite embossing folders, Decorative Dots (133520) is also leaving. Drats! Did I say I love this embossing folder?!

On the Inside

The Inside: is stamped using the Age Awareness Stamp Set (135381). This one wasn’t a favorite at first. But, just like age… it grew on me.  It’s the perfect set to pair with balloons.  And… it has some fantastic phrases if you like to be a little edgy. Take a look.

Age Awareness Stamp Set
Item 135381

Almost forgot… some of the letters were filled in with Stampin’ Write Markers.  Colors used are Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Pool Party and Watermelon Wonder. That’s about it for me.  Now it’s your turn.  Here’s the low down to play….

We invite you to break out your stamps, ink and paper to play along with us.  Use the sketch above to design your own card and upload it to the showcase. You may just be picked be chosen as a PPA pick of the week!

Rules for the Gallery:

• We invite you to use any brand of products to create your card or papercraft project.
• Your entry should be new and inspired (totally or partially) by this challenge.
• Please link to the blog post where your project is posted.  Incorrect links are not eligible for Pals Picks, and may be deleted.
• Please use keyword PPA298 when uploading to public galleries.  We want to leave you comments, but if you are linking your project to a closed group or a site that requires us to register, we may not be able the respond on your submission. Please be sure to post on an open forum so we can leave comments on your wonderful cards. Thank you!!
• Inlinkz will close at Noon (EST) Tuesday, May 3rd.
• We’ll announce our Pals Paper Artist Picks on Wednesday, May 4th.

CLICK HERE for the PPA298 Sketch Challenge!

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Have a wildly creative day!

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