On July 30, 2009, Pals Paper Arts kicked off its inaugural challenge. Two hundred challenges later, the journey continues. In order to celebrate this milestone, all twenty members of both Design Teams created monochromatic inspiration cards using Margaret Moody’s sketch and a color of their choice. AND as an extra surprise, ONE lucky participant in this week’s challenge will be randomly selected to receive all twenty Design Team cards.
Members of the Design Team were able select the color we wished to use, on a first come basis. I chose Crumb Cake. I hope you enjoy my interpretation of this week’s sketch.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: By the Seashore
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Vanilla! The Crumb Cake patterns in the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack coordinated with Whisper White. But since I was in a Very Vanilla mood, I simply brayered over the designs with Very Vanilla ink! Problem solved!
- Pearls! The pearled background was created using the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate. Mini-pearls were placed at each intersection for that extra-special touch.
- Distressing! Sea creatures from By the Seashore were stamped in Crumb Cake and snipped out with Paper Snips. To add a touch of contrast, the edges were distressed using Soft Suede Ink and a Sponge Dauber.
Because this card will be heading to a lucky player this week, I wanted it to reflect who I am. I think I gave it some of my special touches…distressing, diagonal backgrounds, a banner, water spots, linen thread…and yep, a few pearls!
A Blast from the Past
Our first challenge was a color challenge…Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo. That was back when Bermuda Bay was an In-Color. How times…and styles have changed. I am so proud to have been a member of the Design Team since the very beginning. Here is my first Design Team card and the original post:
As always, your comments are important to me. Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? Would you have been able to recognize it out of a stack of twenty as being designed by me? And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Oh…and be sure to play at PPA in order to win today’s card. Until next time…
Hi Ann! As I sat staring and mezmorized by your “Dream” card and all of it’s beautifully intricate details, I realized that it’s absolutely dreamy!
WOW! What a truly lovely card and perfect for Earth Day – well I think so anyway! Love the earthy colors and of course the pearls…fabulous design…makes me want to attempt to create one for my SIL who loves everything nature and especially beaches and water and earth…thank you also for sharing your first card…fun colors!
All I have to say is fabulous. Love the pearls and the color palette.
Just gorgeous, Ann. How great to be there in the beginning. If I saw this card without a name…I would have known it was yours! TFS on the DT week after week- look forward to seeing your creations.
It’s beautiful Ann and reflects who you are perfectly!
So pretty and soothing. Look at those pearls! I checked out the other cards from the challenge and I spotted yours right away. Love the color you chose to highlight. You do that monochromic thing very well!
Chris R. from Iowa
This is stunning, Ann!!
I would have recognized your card anywhere Ann, your style is unique as it is beautiful. I love this set but you always, always make this images even more gorgeous. The pearls are a beautiful addition to this gorgeous card and they look so fabulous on the panel of scored Crumb Cake. Thank you for sharing.
I am a big fan of neutral colors and this card Ann, is truly one of my favorites of yours. I can only say WOW, job well done, keep up the great creativity!
Nicole
Oh yes, I certainly enjoyed your interpretation of the sketch. It is a beautiful card definitely reflects you. I also enjoyed peeking back at your first PPA challenge card.
Happy Easter to you and your family.
It’s been a great ride. Hope to stay with it.
It’s been a great ride. Hope to stay with it.
Oh yes, I think I would almost always recognize your special style Ann. I’ve been a big fan since you first joined PPA, and I’ve inherited a love of pearls on my cards because of you!!
This card is stunning and I love your solution to using Very Vanilla rather than Whisper White.
Wow, Ann…this card is stunning. You nailed the beach vibe perfectly!
Love your card Ann! I would recognize your style if it was amongst 100 cards:) How awesome is that that you’ve been playing this whole time…love the flashback:) Hugs!
Are there 200 pearls on there, Ann? 🙂 This is, as always, stunning!
Love this card! It has you all over it. 🙂
Ann ~ past AND present reveal your style and if anything your style has “bloomed” and you still “got it”. Love your play on the monocramatic crumb cake
I absolutely picked out your card. I love that stamp set, but I especially love what you do with it! All those details, each one an Ann special, combine to make perfection–the distressing, the curl on the banner, the scoring, and most of all the PEARLS.
Love the mix of pattern, texture and pearls! The sand is super! And interesting how you and I both posted our first PPA card……..great minds……lol!
Of course there are lots of pearls in the celebration!! You are the PEARL QUEEN!!
Beautiful card Ann!
Wow! This card is just too stunning for words Ann!
Another gorgeous card using this stamp set! I almost thought it was the one you did back in March but it isn’t! LOVE IT! LOVE BOTH of them! 🙂
BTW, I love your first card as part of the designing team! 🙂
Truly beautiful!
Looks like you’re dreaming of Hawaii! A lot of oysters had to die to make that card! But gorgeous as always!
Oh yes, I’d be able to pick this out as an “Ann” card! It’s a beauty!
I just love your cards! They are so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creations!!!
Ann, your new card is just beautiful in every way, love the details that I’ve come to know as uniquely you! Your first card is very bright and cheerful, but a great contrast to who you are now! Both wonderful creations from a very talented lady!
Your cards are stunning! You go above and beyond!
Stunning! Where can one begin…your attention to detail is just inspiring to so many! I loved this card…and I loved your 1st card! One talented lady!!!
This is just beautiful — as most of your cards are! However, this one has just a special “something” about it and is truly gorgeous!
OMG I love this card! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous creation!
Gorgeous, Ann….this is “you” to the nth degree! Just beautiful!
Holy cow that’s gorgeous!!!