It's a PPA Day!

May 07, 2015

It's a PPA Day!

Happy Thursday to all and today is another PPA Challenge. This week is my favorite as it is a color challenge. Here is the palette that you can work with and have fun! I had no idea where I was going to go with this but I looked at my DSP Swatches to be my guide!

Please do not be afraid of DSP...as DSP is your friend...and also helps you develop a style! The paper that my inspiration came from is Lullaby Designer Series Paper. I often look at DSP to guide me with how I want a card to "come together"

Today's card is a good old A-2 card but I cut 1" off the bottom to change it up a bit. I forget about doing this but I knew that this sentiment would be perfect to stamp across the bottom! The Fabulous Four Stamp Set is a keeper and it worked perfectly with today's card.

The other star of the day is the Bouquet Bigz L Die...I know that these are a bit $$$ but when you think if how you can use them over and over again...they are keepers!

I can honestly say that there are very few Dies that are retired that I do not keep. WHY??? Because I find that "dies" always have a little special touch to them that can really step up a card. This die was introduced in the Occasions catalog.

To add the fun and finale to the envelope - easy-peasy (thanks to our DSP)...a quick covering of the back flap works every time!

I hope that you have fun playing with these colors...and I hope that you will submit you work of art to the Pals Paper Art Challenge, (If you need help - please email me) and I will be happy to help!

Please come back tomorrow...we have LOTS to talk about the NEW In Colors! My order is coming today and I am super excited to play!

Exciting times with Stampin' Up....I am doing the Happy Dance!

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May 7, 2015 3:00:00 AM | Just Because..., Pals Paper Art Challenges

21 Comments

How pretty these colors look together! Your card is simple, sweet and perfect and I love the way you cut the bottom off and incorporated the message. Another great idea!

Posted by: Mary Ann H. | May 07, 2015 at 07:28 AM

Fresh and fun! Love those funky blooms!

Posted by: linda callahan | May 07, 2015 at 07:45 AM

Modern and fresh! Love your foursome!

Posted by: Mary Fish | May 07, 2015 at 07:48 AM

Clean and Simple! Love your style - will have to remember to cut 1" off my next card. So simple and changes up the look so much! Congrats roomie on earning the Grand Vacation! You ROCK!

Posted by: Debra Simonis | May 07, 2015 at 09:20 AM

You and I are starting to think alike! Or maybe you are "rubbing off" on me -- you'll see what I mean when you see my PPA entry!! I love to use the DSP too. A BIG congratulations on earning the Grand Vacation. What a tremendous accomplishment!

Posted by: Karen Hallam | May 07, 2015 at 09:37 AM

What fun! I love how you used the flower piece to stand alone as a focal point. Very clever! Love the colors too.

Posted by: Sharon H. | May 07, 2015 at 11:59 AM

Great emphasis on the small parts of a BIGZ die! So cute!

Posted by: Patti MacLeith | May 07, 2015 at 12:07 PM

Love the spin on the A2 card, Susan. It was the perfect touch for this sweet design.

Posted by: Katy McGloin | May 07, 2015 at 12:46 PM

Cute, Susan! Love this idea for using that die and the way you cut the card off to stamp the sentiment.

Posted by: Dawn Tidd | May 07, 2015 at 03:28 PM

Such an adorable card. It showcases these colors fabulously. More importantly I am SO excited that you reached the Mediterrean Cruise. Woot Woot to you! One of these crazy days we will meet.

Posted by: Michelle Gleeson | May 07, 2015 at 07:31 PM