Happy 2015! What better way to start the new year than with color challenge PPA234 with my Pals? I can’t think of anything, can you? Unless you’re the resolution type, of course. What are your New Year’s Day traditions? I’ll start, but there’s one thing you should know. I believe the word “Resolution” is a dirty word. Reflect on 2014. … Continue reading →
Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas! Just a coincidence that we got together for the last challenge for 2014 on the same day. I couldn’t resist sharing one more holiday card before 2014 is over and the PPA233 Challenge is the perfect sketch for the occasion. The only thing more perfect is the new Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper … Continue reading →
Thursday has come and gone but we can still play with Pals Paper Arts. Take a break from your hectic holiday preparation with the PPA232 sketch challenge. My favorite photopolymer stamp set this year has got to be Christmas Bliss (#138897. The bold sentiments with the touch of modern whimsy make it perfect for a bold sketch like this one. … Continue reading →
It’s here, it’s here…. winter? No, not yet but PPA230 Color Challenge from the Pals is. Ready to play? I fell in love with this whimsical Wintertime Wood Mount Stamp (#136565) but for some reason, haven’t used it. Until now. The look of this stamp with all it’s little scrolls made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside but it … Continue reading →
It’s a challenge to keep our perspective and balance this time of year. So, when there’s a chance to make things a little easier, grab it! Like using the PPA228 Sketch Challenge from Pals Paper Arts for holiday card inspiration. As soon as this sketch popped up I thought “Gate Fold”. What is a gate folded card? Simple, the opening … Continue reading →
Thursday brings another autumn color challenge from Pals Paper Arts. One thing about Autumn… there’s no shortage of vibrant color for inspiration. The Kinda Eclectic Stamp Set, with it’s earthy elements, is my set of choice to showcase the trio of Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie. You won’t find the Kinda Eclectic Stamp Set in the 2014 Holiday Catalog or … Continue reading →
I’ve got a merry little tree for the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge today. Love this trio of rich, outdoorsy colors. I can almost smell the forest. This calls for a project using the Festival of Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (#135059) and On Point Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#135876). After recently ordering this set in the bundle (Tree Punch … Continue reading →
