Monday, September 6, 2010

Pals, Paper and Pearls

"Merry" Labor Day! :)
 
This is the first week that I have participated in the Pals Paper Arts Challenge, PPA58. I am a big fan of this site because some of my all-time, favorite stampers are part of their design team. Shhhh, I am a "PPA groupie", I have looked but never had the guts to participate. I don't know why. The theme this week was "Simply Pretty in Pearls". Let's be honest, what gal doesn't LOVE pearls?? As soon as I saw the theme I was instantly inspired. (Maybe it had something to do with the picture in their post of Audrey Hepburn from "Breakfast at Tiffany's"...since it is one of my favorite movies!)


As I have been thinking about Christmas over the past few days (see THIS earlier post), I decided to continue that trend with my card. I have to say that The Snowflake Spot (sadly, retired) is one of my absolute favorite sets, EVER! As soon as I decided to participate in this challenge, I KNEW I wanted to use it. 
For my color-combo, I consulted my new "creative buddy", the SU! Color Coach. I really don't use a lot of *blue* in any of my creations. But I really like the new Marina Mist color and decided that it was finally time to challenge myself to take it for a spin. Marina Mist + Bashful Blue + Silver = one really gorgeous combo! Although it is tough to see in the photos, my snowflake image is stamped on Shimmery White cardstock, for a little added flair.


The new Glass Glitter from the Holiday Mini Catalog is fabulous!  Because I can't just decide on a project and NOT add lots of little details as I put it all together, I went with the glitter border. Glitter is so easy to adhere to any project with a layer of Sticky Strip. It's TOO easy, maybe that's why I couldn't help myself! HaHa! 

Stampin' Up! Supply List:

Stamps: The Snowflake Spot (retired), Perfect Punches

Ink: Marina Mist classic ink, Versa-Mark

Paper: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Brushed Silver, Shimmery White cardstock

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Glass Glitter in silver (Holiday Mini), sticky strip, Scalloped Circle punch, silver embossing powder, Silver elastic cord (retired)

Non-Stampin' Up! Supplies: pearls


Thanks for visiting! 
Enjoy your day,

18 comments:

  1. Anne Marie, this is so pretty, love the colors and of course the bling, I always need some bling somewhere. You did an awesome job and congrats on entering into the challenge.

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  2. Anne Marie this is just stunning girl..Love the silver and blue and those pearls are just perfect.

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  3. Beautiful I love your snowflake stamp.

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  4. OH my...simply gorgeous, beautiful detail!!!

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  5. Oh. My. Goodness! This is probably one of the most ecquisite holiday cards I have ever seen! It's stunning! A show stopper for sure -- with its' beautiful hues of aqua and silver, just the right amount of bling and the snowflake - just has so much WOW factor! I hope you entered this card all over the place and in many challenges - it's a winner! TFS!

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  6. Loving all the dazzle and bling in this card!!! Such a WOW factor!! Simply stunning. Thanks for playing @ PPA!!!

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  7. Sucha pretty card! great colour combo and the beautiful bling. I don't have many SU sets but I have this one from my mom and I also love it!

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  8. Beautiful Christmas card! I love the colour combo you used, and your use of embellishments. Gorgeous!

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  9. OMGoodness!!!! I think I'm in love with this card! Simply gorgeous. Love all the blue - and of course, the pearls. Fabulous job.
    lynn

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  10. WOWZA!! A show stopper for sure, or shall I say BLOG STOPPER! LOVE the glitter around the edge, hope no Hello Kitty bandages were involved this time! (wink, wink!)

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  11. Wow! I love the tinsel! Beautiful! Thanks for playing @ PPA!

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  12. Wow - this is gorgeous! I love that color combo and the glitter glass is definitely on my "wish list"

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  13. WOW! This is stunning. the pearls, the emobssing and that big, chunky glitter are incredible. I hope the recipient will appreciate all the thought you put into this.

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  14. This card is absolutely amazing! I love that snowflake!

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  15. I love this card! The glitter edge is a perfect touch and so are the pearls on the snowflake.

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  16. Just beautiful!!! There is nothing more to say! Just beautiful!

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  17. This is beautiful!!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Courtney

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie