It’s Thursday, and time to play at Pals Paper Arts. This week we have a Red, White and Blue color challenge for you.  Although our badge says Midnight Muse, please feel free to substitute Night of Navy, if you wish.  I decided to make a masculine card using patterns from the new Maritime Designer Series Paper Collection. I hope you like today’s card.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.

• A beautiful mix! In addition to cute and whimsical patterns on one side, the Maritime Designer Series Collection has a beautiful mix of sophisticated patterns on the flip sides. I love the Sailor’s Knot and Anchor patterns, which coordinate beautifully with the Real Red Small Grid paper.

• Perfect for pearls! To add a touch of interest, Pearls were added to the center of each knot. 

• Selectively inked! My favorite sentiment from the Really Good Greetings set was selectively inked using Real Red and Night of Navy Stampin’ Write Markers.

When I saw the Pals had a red, white and blue challenge this week, I was in a panic.  I had just created a red, white and blue card for last Sunday’s Paper Player challenge.  But when it was all said and done, I was pleased with how this card came together.  As for the pearls, the men in my life are used to getting cards with pearls on them. However, they could just as easily be left off, if desired.  What do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in your comment today? Your comments are important to me. And remember, if you have any questions about the cards I creat or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

Stamp Sets: Open Sea, Really Good Greetings; Inks: Real Red, Night of Navy; Designer Series Paper: Maritime; Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Whisper White; Tools:  Hexagon Punch, Paper Snips; Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearl Jewels

Hi, everyone! I’m sorry for today’s late post, but I have been taking care of Brody the Boxer. He had surgery yesterday, and I have been staying close to his side….as have Muffy and Lexi.  Here is a cute photo of the girls guarding his crate.  The crate and ottoman usually are not in the center of the room, but we are in the process of painting and decorating.  Hopefully, he will be back to his sweet self very soon.

Stampin’ Up! is  excited to announce the release of the Calling All Heroes Photopolymer Stamp Set. This two-sheet set includes builder pieces to create your own superhero, or super villain, as well as a stylized alphabet.

 

 
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Until next time…

 

It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week Jaydee is treating us to a trio of patriotic colors:  Real Red, Whisper White, Night of Navy. I decided to switch things up a bit, and go for a wee bit different style from what I usually create.  I hope you enjoy today’s card.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.

• The center of attraction! A Whisper White button and pearl-accented sequins are the perfect centers for Flower Shop blossoms. 

• Chevrons! The Chevron image from Work of Art forms a fun and fresh backdrop. A Stamp-a-ma-jig was used for perfect placement. Of course, a few randomly scattered pearl-accented sequins add a touch of bling.

• Sentimental!  Two images from Work of Art, “thank” and “You”, were stamped directly onto Whisper White card stock.  Once again, a Stamp-a-ma-jig was used to place the images.

I hope you enjoyed today’s fun and fresh card. I love having the chevrons serve as a a backdrop.  I can already tell that the Work of Art stamp set is going to be a favorite of mine. How about you? Do you have a favorite set from the new catalog? Won’t you let me know in your comment today? Of course, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…