Thursday always marks the arrival of a new Pals Paper Arts challenge. However, today’s challenge is different. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month coalition. Their official web site offers a variety of resources to women, including mammography center and cancer hospital locators, support organizations, event listings, and recipes for breast cancer patients. In light of this, the Pals Paper Arts Design Team is dedicating this challenge to the courageous women who are currently battling this disease, including our own Design Team Pal Kris Kilcoyne’s mother, Karol Harris. We are challenging you to “Think Pink”. Our only criteria is that your project features Pink! And one lucky participant will be randomly chosen from all of the eligible PPA14 entries to receive an “In the Pink” Prize Package valued at OVER $100!
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- “I’ll get you, my pretties!” What better way to frame a mat than with halfback pearls from the Pretties Kit? Just a drop of Crystal Effects adheres them into position with a minimum of fuss!
- Ooo-la-la! The shimmery “Ribbon of Hope” was achieved simply by using Micro Beads and Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive. The key to this brilliant image was to use a slightly darker pink ink, in this case Regal Rose. This way, the color does not become too subtle by the application of the Micro Beads!
- Are you in to “Designer Labels”? Create your own with the…Designer Label Punch! Simply punch, cut into halves, and layer. The Modern Label Punch provides the perfect back drop, and the perfect place to add more halfback pearls.
- Consider the total package! The sentiment from Peace Within, with its 1920’s-style font, pairs perfectly with textured Pretty in Pink and textured Going Gray, two colors from the era. The pearls and Eyelet Border Punch are made for each other. And, what better way to tie the entire card together than with an embossed background using the Quilted Diamond Texturz Plate, from the Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details collection!
I know that you are anxious to hop on over to the PPA challenge site to view the other fabulous inspiration cards and the prize package. But first, don’t forget that I do appreciate your comments! So please, leave me a comment before you go…let me know what you thought about today’s card. And remember, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Ribbon of Hope (115552), Peace Within (114312); Ink: Going Gray (103274), Regal Rose (105211); Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Pretty in Pink textured (108695—Soft Subtles assorted), Going Gray textured (108693—Neutrals assorted); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Ovals Originals die (114525),Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Modern Label Punch (116630), Designer Punch (107590), Eyelet Border Punch (113692); Embellishments: Pretties Kit (109114), Micro Beads (104266), Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon (109067); Other: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive (110755)
So pretty and delicate. I love your use of pearls.
Love the beads, love the card, love everything about it! I’m just now getting around to viewing all the submissions. This was such a great idea from the Pals!
Another pretty card, Ann! Love the diamond embossed background and the pretty details! Great job with the challenge!
Wow! I love everything about this card. I especially like your color combination and pearls! What a great card for a great cause! Bettye
Elegant and gorgeous!!! Hugs,
Sparkling breast cancer ribbon, halfback pearls . . . what a tribute! Hugs, M
What a lovely card! Love the pearls and glitter. Beautiful!
This is SO beautiful! I love the glitter and pearls. Very feminine and pretty!
Fan-pinkin’-tastic! I love the sparkly pink ribbon. I also love your layered punches for the beautiful sentiment. Great job!
So beautiful, Ann! What a wonderful tribute!
Beautiful card as always Ann!
What a beautiful tribute, Ann. Lovely!
Beautiful!!
I love the beading… what an awesome touch.
Thanks so much for the mention of my Mom. She is lucky to have so many people wishing her well.
Beautiful card for a beautiful cause!
Oh ann…breathtaking! the ribbon is striking. the pearls so gentle. i love the additional ribbon on the bottom. soulful…
Embossing, punches and pearls – oh my! A can’t miss combination with a perfect sentiment – beautiful!
Leslie said …
What a beautiful way to celebrate the month and event! You are so creative with your punches. This is a punch on my “gotta have it” list. It will definitely be one of the next items I order through you. Thanks for showing how awareness and survivorship can be beautiful!
Ann what a gorgeous card! Love it and like what you did with the Designer punch. I have done it with the Modern Punch now I will try it with the Designer Punch…Looks awesome!
WOWZA Ann! It is absolutely beautiful hun…very nicely done…love all of your gorgeous details! Thanks for the heads up on this, I was able to finish my card and get it in this morning : )
This is so gorgeous! What a beautiful card! I love all the pearls and very clever use of the punches!