It’s Thursday…and we all know what that means! It’s time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts. This week we have a sketch designed by our resident sketch artist, Nicole Watt. Before I left for Founder’s Circle, I was contacted by a representative of Stampin’ Up! who asked if I would be willing to create several cards using two stamp sets and Designer Series Paper which they would provide for me. Upon my return home I found Freaky Friends and Motley Monsters DSP waiting for me, along with Visions of Santa and Santa & Co. paper. Today’s sketch seemed tailor-made to showcase some of the cute images from Freaky Friends. I hope you enjoy these cute little monsters!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measure 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Colorific! The adorable images were inked in Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Tangerine Tango and Memento Tuxedo Black. Details were added using Stampin’ Write Markers and Project Life Journaling Pens. What a motley crew!
- Coordination! Don’t you LOVE the way Stampin’ Up!’s papers and colors coordinate? It takes the guesswork out of designing.
- Be scary! Adorable bats accent the “Be Scary” sentiment from the Holiday Invitation set. I used a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker to add a little color.
What a bright and fun card! Some of the images remind me of the illustrations in the children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are. I have quite a few ideas for using this set, so stay tuned to see what I create.
The Muffy Chronicles
While I was at Founder’s Circle in St George, Utah, Muffy was strutting her stuff in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was Best of Opposite to her half-brother, Kit, both Saturday and Sunday. It was a small show, so she only earned two points toward her Grand title. Her total stands at 15 points (she needs 25), with only a few shows left. She is such a good traveling companion. Here she is doing her impression of a lap dog, snoozing on her dad’s lap at one of the shows this summer:
In fact, they are both taking a nap. And here she is again, snoozing away on our recent outing in Manitowoc, WI. Don’t you love her pink chin?
I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Freaky Friends is an adorable set. Although it is geared toward the young, I will be sending this one out to Brady, who is definitely young at heart. I will let you know his reaction.
I have so much to share, including pictures from Founder’s Circle, and the impressions of a first-timer. But they will have to wait until my next post. In the meantime, won’t you leave me a comment and let me know what you think of today’s card? And don’t forget, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Coming Soon:
Founder’s Circle
More Freaky Friends
The Paper Players Design Team Card
and…The Lesson of the Month!
what a cute and fun card
Oh no!!!!! I just posted my card for the PPA221 challenge. When I went back to make sure it posted I saw your submission.They are almost exactly the same!!! Agghh!!!Great minds think alike?
Just super Ann! I feel like breaking out in a round of “Monster Mash”. 🙂
Such a cute card but not as cute as that lap baby! Such adorable pics of Muffy! I sure hope she gets all her points! Cookie wishes her many happy tail wags!
Love it!! And Muffy!
Such an adorable card! I would never buy those stamps in a million years…but you made them cute, cute, cute! That’s a testimony to your amazing artistry! Love the colors you chose to work with, too!
Fun card! Love the raven or crow on there. The bats, well go with Halloween but after having them in the house here a few times – I am not fond of the little critters!
Speaking of cute – Muffy and dad snoozing is so cute! Both photos are too cute. Way to go Muffy on the points!
Ann, I bet you had a fabulous time on your trip. Can’t wait to see photos and hear about it. I saw you on some of Brian’s blog.
Chris R. from Iowa
This card is adorable! And yes, the coordinating colors on SU products are a real selling point for me. Can’t wait to hear about Founders Circle!! Dona S.
Such a cute card. Love the bright colors.
Congrats to Muffy. Darling pictures of her napping.
Adorable card..you are the fussy cut master!
Super cute card, Ann! Love those adorable little monsters.
Good luck to Muffy!
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! So inspirational Ann, makes me want to make some Halloween cards, thanks
Nicole
Oh my, this is precious!
I just finished making a card in a box with this ds paper. I cut out the characters, and used them as the pop up elements. I thought it turned out cute.
Fabulous card! Just makes me smile.
Thanks for sharing with us!
One of the best Halloween cards I’ve seen so far this season. Love it! Can’t wait to hear about your experience at Founder’s Circle…lucky you! Peg
Love these little monsters!!! Cute photos too!
This is SO cute! I just love that DSP! What an adorable pic of Muffy and Daddy snoozing together, so sweet!
Adorable! Love the crow in the middle of it all!
Ann, that is too cute! This is a set I had no desire to get – UNTIL NOW!
Super cute and eye catching.
Ann this card is so cute! love the DSP too. I didn’t get the set but did buy the DSP…I wish to learn more from you how to use the set. I’ve been trying to purchasing one time “seasonal” stamps for a while…. so much money tied up and it goes obsolete. bummer.
Love the photo of sleeping pals. too cute.
hugs
Super cute Halloween card Ann, all of this images are just adorable but, even cuter is that picture of Muffy snoozing away on her dad’s lap, looks like both are enjoying some R&R. Thank you so much for sharing.