Inspired by an old MOJO sketch ...

Here is another duo of cards from Bethany and myself from our afternoon of stamping.  She is all about having the same layout.  She is a FAST stamper so when I stamp with her, I have to do clean and simple cards in order to finish. She is always waiting on me and giving me a hard time about it.  

Our layout came from an old MOJO237 sketch that she picked out.  

Here is my take on it ...

Stamps:  Lucky Ducky (Verve), Circle Circus

Paper:  So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, White

Ink:  Memento Black, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Nestabilities circle dies, itty bitty punches, pop dots

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Here is Bethany's take on the sketch ...

Stamps:  Happy Together

Paper:  Midnight Muse, White

DSP:  The Paper Studio

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals

Accessories:  Bitty Banner Framelits, circle punches

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

C'mon get happy ...

This week the talented gals at The Paper Players are hosting a musical challenge. I had to play along with this one and knew exactly which stamp set I was going to use.  Today's card is about having fun.  Not pretty, just a colorful and get happy card.  You have to able to appreciate the Partridge Family to enjoy this card.

Stamps:  Happy Together

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Real Red, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, White

Ink:  Black, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Pacific Point, Concord Crush, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Regal Rose

Accessories:  CB diamond plate embossing folder, Spellbinders ribbon banner, sponge daubers, rhinestones, dimensionals

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

The sentiment was computer generated.  I tried to make a "scene" for the Partridges.  I sponged different colors of ink onto the white cardstock and then stamped the birds.  I then restamped the image with color on scrap paper and cut out just the bodies and glued those on top of the black images.  Like I've said before, I am NOT a good snipper.  Hoping some practice will make me better.

The whole time I was putting this card together, I was singing C'mon get happy ... had it playing on my iPad while looking at pictures of that colorful bus.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Your Signature Style

Hi friends!  This week at Pals Paper Arts we are hosting another great challenge ... your signature style.  Show us what your go to layout, ink color, and/or embellishment is.  Maybe it is a certain card stock or stamp.  Have fun with this challenge and be sure to post it for all to see!  

Below is a little inspiration ...

My go to is usually a fun or animal themed card.  My style is usually not very formal and fancy.  Every once in a while I might pull one out of my sleeve though.  For today's challenge, I went with a cute card for my sister-in-laws birthday.

Stamps:   Happy Together, Birthday Bliss

Paper:  Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, White
Ink:  Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green
Accessories:  circle punches, scallop punch, sponge daubers, dimensionals
All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

• I punched out a bunch of different sized circles and glued them randomly. After my paper was covered and the glue dried, I trimmed all the edges.
• My idea for creating this circle background came from the Designer Series Paper Celebrations in the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog.  I really liked the the paper so decided to create my own since I didn't own it.
• I sponged Bashful Blue to make a sky and Pear Pizzazz and Garden Green for the grass.

This is one of those cards that just made me feel good when I was done.  My sister-in-law almost didn't get it but I forced myself to put it in the mail today.  Do you ever hoard your favorite cards that you make?

I hope everyone has a "cool" day.  We have been scorching here in Alabama for the last couple of weeks.   I'm looking forward to checking out your great creations!

Pam~

PPA Challenge Thursday

It's time for another Pals Paper Arts Challenge ... fun, fun.  This week the inspiration is an element of style -- to use ribbon or fabric.  Another concept I'm really liking ... keep it clean and simple!  Below is the photo that will get your creative juices flowing.

 

My creative juices knew I didn't want to do anything with Christmas colors.  Don't get me wrong, I love those colors but I've been working all week on my Christmas cards.  My eyes needed to see some different shades or color.  I wanted something simple, fun and youthful.  With that being said, this is my card for this week's PPA challenge.

Stamps:  Pun Fun, Happy Together, Itty Bitties, Itty Bitty Bits

Paper:  White, Black, Pacific Point

Ink:  Black, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Non SU products--ribbon, brads,CB embossing folder, Prismacolor Markers, decorative scissors, Scor-Pal, SU Itty Bitty punch, ticket punch, dimensionals

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

• My brad would not lay correctly on the bottom corner and I kept messing with it only to ruin the corner so I just cut it off...yikes! 
• I used my Scor-Pal to create the border at the bottom of my card.
• I stamped the balloons once on the card and then again on scrap paper.  I cut out the balloons and adhered them to the card with dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Pam~

Happy Easter...Hello Spring

Happy Easter to everyone!

The card that I'm posting today came from the video tutorial over at StampTV.  For instructions on how to make this card click here. 

For this card the following supplies were used:

stamps:  Stampin Up! Happy Together
ink:  Not Quite Navy
paper:  Bashful Blue cardstock and designer paper, Not Quite Navy
accessories:  nestabilities oval dies, Scor Pal

I used my SU! Not Quite Navy marker and a ruler to draw some lines under my birds so it didn't look like they were walking on air.  I stamped Hello Spring on the inside.  This card was very quick and easy to make.

This set reminds me of the Partridge Family...loved that show!  Now if only some network would broadcast them again...ok, I'm showing my age today.

Had a great day yesterday watching Michael play soccer.  We came home with another win...yea!  Our big game is Tuesday night against their big rival and it is also Michael's birthday.  A win would make his day even sweeter.

Have a wonderful day and hope you find the golden egg.  I sure did!

Pam~