Snowmen Pals—PPA Two

Hooray! It’s Thursday, and that means that it’s time for another Pals Paper Arts Challenge! This week it is a “Sketch” challenge designed by the talented Margaret Moody, a fellow Pal. I love this sketch and will definitely add it to my ever-growing arsenal of “go-to” sketches. My inspiration card for today features “The More the Merrier” Hostess Level 3 stamp set and Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper. Take a quick peek at today’s recipe, leave a comment, and then hop on over and “Play at the PPA!”

• Prepare a standard card base from textured Taken with Teal.
• Select the Taken with Teal pattern from Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper, and punch the bottom with the Scallop Edge Punch. Layer this onto textured Sahara Sand, which has also had the bottom punched with the Scallop Edge Punch. Add a snippet of Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, and adhere to the card base.
• Ink the “Snowmen” stamp from “The More the Merrier” with Basic Gray and stamp onto Stampin’ Up!s Watercolor Paper. Color as illustrated with Blender Pens and the following inks: Taken with Teal, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango.
• Mat onto Taken with Teal, followed by Sahara Sand. Position and adhere to the card base.
• Ink the “Warm Winter Wishes” sentiment with Basic Black and stamp onto Whisper White. Punch with the Oval Window Punch, and adhere to a Sahara Sand Modern Label.
• Once again using the Modern Label Punch, punch a second label, this time from Taken with Teal. Cut this label in half, and layer behind the Sahara Sand tag. Position and adhere atop the Melon Mambo Ribbon.

Remember, sketch challenges are open to interpretations! Feel free to add sentiments and embellishments. So head on over to the PPA, check out the other fabulous inspiration cards, and start creating. I can hardly wait to see what you create this week! Just like last week, I hope to be able to leave a comment for everyone!

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Stamp Set: The More the Merrier Hostess Level 3 (115322)
Inks: Basic Gray (109120), Basic Black (101179), Taken with Teal (103257), Rich Razzleberry (115658), Crushed Curry (115659), Dusty Durango (115654), Melon Mambo (115656)
Designer Series Paper: Holiday Lounge (115676)
Card Stock: Taken with Teal Textured (108696—Rich Regals Assorted), Sahara Sand Textured (108693—Neutrals Assorted), Whisper White (100730), Watercolor (105019)
Tools: Word Window Punch (105090), Modern Label Punch (116630)
Embellishments: Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115611)