Great sketch challenge

Hello Friends ... It's Pals Paper Arts Thursday and St. Patrick's Day.  This week we have a sketch for you to play with.  Here is our inspiration from the very talented Margaret Moody...

I followed this sketch perfectly and was pleased with the end result.  

Stamps:  Pocket Silhouettes, Fabulous Phrases

Paper:  Melon Mambo, Old Olive, White

DSP:  Ice Cream Parlor (sale-a-bration)

Ink:  Old Olive, Melon Mambo (marker)

Accessories:  Ice Cream Parlor buttons and ribbon (sale-a-bration), DMC floss, Old Olive ribbon, circle cutter

All products are Stampin' Up!

I hope you find some time this week to join in the fun of creating a beautiful card.

It has been a wonderful week in Alabama!  I think Spring has sprung and Bethany has been home all week on her spring break from UAB.  Michael had a soccer game Monday, Tuesday and has another one tonight.  So far they are undefeated and looking really good as a team.  I love having my children home and all of us being together.


Happy St. Patrick's Day,
Pam~

September PALS Blog Hop

Welcome to the September PALS HOP! This month, we're featuring Fall/Halloween themed projects for your inspiration! If you've hopped over from Carla Bazhenow, http://www.carlas-scraps.com/, I'm stop number 8 on the PALS HOP and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for papercrafted creations from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you'll be back on track!

I made two projects for this Hop.  The first one is geared towards Halloween.  It is a little candy box that I filled with chocolates.  I found the pattern, designed by Beate Johns, on the Scor-pal website. 

Stamps: Wicked Cool, Pocket Silhouettes

Paper:  Concord Crush, White

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  oval punch, ribbon, scor-pal, scor-tape, craft stick, black marker

• The craft stick was colored with a black marker and the Spooky label was glued to it.
• To make the ribbon stay in place, scor-tap was added to the back.
• Filled with kisses to give to someone who least expects it ... that's spooky!

My second project, a card, was made with Thanksgiving in mind.  I really like how this turned out.  Was it the sentiment, colors, layout or pumpkins?  I'm not sure but it is one of my favorites. 

Stamps:  Seasonal Sentiments

Paper:  Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, White

Ink:  Early Expresso, Always Artichoke

Accessories:  Nestabilities circle and scallop dies, texture embossing folder, oval punches, bird punch, brads

• The pumpkins were made by punching ovals out of Pumpkin Pie cardstock, sponging the edges and the gluing them together.
• The leaves were punched from the bird punch.  I know pumpkins grow on vines but I liked the look of the leaves.  I was being creative ... {smile}

Hop along for more inspiring ideas from Kris Kilcoyne, http://kweenbee.typepad.com/, stop number 9 on the Fall/Halloween PALS HOP!

Hop Line Up 

1. Ann Schach
2. Diana Caho
3. Joanna Munster
4. Melanie Collins
5. Stephanie Uzee
6. Linda Callahan
7. Carla Bazhenow
8. Pam Giudici - you are here
9. Kris Kilcoyne
10. Mary Fish
11. Barbara Furlong
12. Angela Richwine
13. Gina Shaw
14. LeAnn Slater
15. Jason Casper
16. Tracy Cowee
17. Kylie Nicolosi
18. Margaret Moody

 Thanks for "hopping" by!  Have a great day!

Pam~

August Blog Hop ... 3-D

Welcome to the August PALS HOP! This month, we're featuring projects that are 3-D or three dimensional! If you've hopped over from Joanna Munster, http://www.inspiredbystampin.com/, I'm stop number 3 on the PALS HOP and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find inspirational ideas for papercrafted creations from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you'll be back on track!

I had so much fun last month I couldn't wait to participate again this month. I started quite a few different projects as I was not sure I liked the direction they were going. It hit me at 4:30 a.m. Monday morning on what I should make. I have always wanted to stamp on a birdhouse. What do you know, I had an unfinished wooden birdhouse in my craft closet. So the final project started...here is the finished product.

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Stamps:  Butterfly Prints, Flight of the Butterfly, Asian Artistry, Pocket Silhouettes, Wonder Weaves (retired)

Paper:  Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip

Ink:  Pacific Point, Always Artichoke, Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip (marker), Staz-On Timber Brown

Paint:  Delta White and Burnt Umber

Accessories:  Two-step bird XL punch, pearls, circle punch, CB swiss dots embossing folder, sea sponge (non-SU), spanish moss (non-SU), Mod Podge (non-SU)

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted. 

The following pictures are showing more details on the sides and back.  I wanted to show the roof since I spent a lot of time on it and it was fun to do.  I ran the Chocolate chip cardstock through my cuttlebug and then punched out circles.  I added some paint to the roof to give it a worn look.

While cropping the pictures, I noticed the butterflies are larger than the birds.  Hmmm...guess these are baby birds coming out of their house.   Funny how I did not notice this while I was making it.

A back and side view.

Hop along for more inspiring ideas from Mary Fish, http://www.stampinpretty.com/, stop number 4 on the August PALS HOP! Thanks for "hopping" by!

Below are the rest of the Pals who have some wonderful 3-D creations to share.  Be sure and check them all out!

HOP LINE-UP

1. Gina Shaw, http://www.cardsbyginashaw.com/
2. Joanna Munster, http://www.inspiredbystampin.com/
3. Pam Giudici, http://pamshobby.blogspot.com/
4. Mary Fish http://www.stampinpretty.com/
5. Diana Caho, http://b4ustamp.blogspot.com/
6.Martha Stewart, http://www.seasonsofstamping.com/
7. Kylie Nicolosi, http://kyliescraftycorner.blogspot.com/
8. Kris Kilcoyne, http://kweenbee.typepad.com/
9. Mike Funke, http://stampin-style.typepad.com/
10. Dawn Gross, http://dawnsthisnthat.blogspot.com/
11. Tracy Cowee, http://tlccrafting.blogspot.com/
12. Barbara Furlong, http://www.theloveofstamping.com/

Thanks for stopping by and I love reading your comments!  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail. 


Have a great day,
Pam~