As 2011 draws to a close, it is time for the Pals Paper Arts Annual Best Dressed List!  This is a collection of our 12 favorite paper creations from throughout the year. One was selected by members of our Design Team for each month from our original weekly picks. Of course, to see the entire list, you will need to visit the Pals Paper Arts site.  

January – Giovana

Clean and elegant are two words that come to mind when I look at this gorgeous card by Giovana.  My eyes are immediately drawn to the sentiment, with its beautiful ribbon treatment.  I love how she snipped out the heart, and popped it up on dimensionals.  The rhinestones, which follow the curvature of the image, are the perfect accents.  Giovana, your card is a timeless classic.  Congratulations on being my choice for the Best Dressed Winner for January.

October – Marlene Peters

“Wow” was the first word out of my mouth when I spied this unique creation by Marlene Peters.   From the spiders suspended inside the “carved” pumpkin, to the curled card stock tendrils, to the adorable tiny “boo” tag held in place by a mini library clip, this card exudes cleverness from all angles!  And the inside is just as cute as the outside, too!  Congratulations on being my choice for the Best Dressed Winner for October, Marlene!

The Pals would like to thank everyone who participated in our challenges in 2011 and invite you to join us next week for our first challenge of 2012.  We have some surprises in store for you! Until next time…

Hey…did you see that?  That was me doing the “Happy Dance”.  I had so many of you emailing to ask how Brody is doing that I am going to write a very short post to let you know that he is home and is sleeping. The bump on his lip is no more!  After looking at it up close and personal, both of his vets feel that all will be fine! We will know for certain early next week. 

In this picture you can’t even tell where the bump was located because his upper jowls are covering over it.  But doesn’t he look like one loopy puppy!  Until next time…

As 2011 draws to a close, it is almost time for the Pals Paper Arts Annual Best Dressed List!  This is a collection of our 12 favorite paper creations from throughout the year. One was selected for each month from our original weekly picks. Make certain to join in the fun Thursday to see if your favorites made the list! 

Like many of you, my post-holiday time has been very hectic. However, amidst all of the hustle and bustle, I want to make certain that I share with you my favorite cards of 2011 prior to continuing with my Occasions Mini peeks. With that said, here are my faves for the months of January, February and March.  Clicking on the name of the card will take you to the original posts and details.

 

Vintage met Clean and Simple in my favorite card for February.  It featured the Easter Blossoms stamp set and Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper…two of my favorite items from the 2011 Occasions Mini.  The emboss resist technique and distressing added to the vintage appeal of this card.

March – A Sense of Time

March’s card may be my favorite of the year! I designed this card to be given to my son after his recital last spring.  It reflects the passage of time and his love of music.  I loved the depth and texture.  I loved the scrunched ribbon and the pearls.  And I loved the fabulous sentiment, which fit the occasion so well!

Be sure to tune in Thursday for the PPA Best Dressed List!  I will be giving you my choices for the months of January and October!  And I will be certain to give you the latest update on Brody the Boxer and his surgery!  Remember, your comments are important to me!  What do you think of my first three favorite cards of the year?  Until next time…

Coming Soon: The PPA Best Dressed List; End of the Year Blog Candy;  The Rest of Ann’s Faves;  2012 Occasions Mini Peeks