Stampin' Sunshine-Bringing Sunshine to Every Day

PPA108-Not-So-Rough Around the Edges

 

 

For this week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge, it's all about softening up our project.  The most literal way to do this is to use a Corner Rounder Punch to round the corners.  But you can also do it by adding a bit of softness to your project-whether it's by adding ribbon, a softer edging, or even using softer colored card stock and DSP.  I chose to use Soft Suede (hey, it's says so right in the name!!), some ribbon, AND to round some corners with my corner punch.  Now, I think I'll just sit back and relax on my soft couch.

I'm looking forward to seeing the softer side of you!!

ETA: An additional, unintentional softness-my picture kind of has that "Cybil Shepherd on Moonlighting, vaseline on the camera lens" softness as well.  I think it adds to the overall effect.  :)

 

Etch a Sketch

 

This week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is another sketch challenge from the fabulous Margaret Moody. It's such a fun sketch, I had a great time with it.  There are so many possibilities.

 

It also gave me a chance to play with some of the new Designer Series Paper, Paisley Petals.  It's GORGEOUS!!

I hope you'll find some time to play along this week.  Remember, a sketch is a great jumping off point.  You can follow it literally, or use it as a guide.  I can't wait to see what you're inspired to create!!

PPA106-Dress for Success

 

OK, you KNOW that any challenge that uses a picture of a kitty for the inspiration is going to be my kind of challenge!!  Levi was only too happy to help.  :)

 

The challenge was to use 1 DSP, 1 punch, and 1 sentiment.  This gives limitless possibilities.  I chose to use the gorgeous new Beyond the Garden DSP. Using a sentiment from the Bold Blossom set, the XL Oval Punch, and a button from the Bold Collection and you have a card almost as cute as the inspiration for it!!

 

PPA105-Celebrity Color Challenge

 

 

Today's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is a Celebrity Color Challenge.  I love the gorgeous new In Colors that came out with the new catalog, but must admit that I've not yet ordered any of them!!  That's why I'm substituting Pear Pizzazz and Tempting Turquoise for Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo. 

 

 

One of the great things about playing along with the PPA is that if you don't have something that's exact (color, embellishment, etc) you can substitute something that's close. Whether you use the colors in the challenge, or make your own cliever substitutes, I can't wait to see what you're inspired to create.