It's Thursday and you know what that means…time for another PALS Paper Art Challenge and I hope you play with us this we for this great sketch challenge create by Margaret Moody! She is truly one talented lady and I encourage you to pop by her blog for some great inspiration!

This is the sketch we are working with today! Isn't it fun? Make sure that you look at all of the other interpretations there are of it! The sky is the limit and I am sure that I will be in awe!!! I always am!!!

I still take these sketches so literally and I was pleased with my card…Square cards are a favorite of mine so when  saw this sketch, I immediately knew what I was going to do!

Ever since the new Holiday Catalog came out, I knew that this wreath was going to be a winner this year! So classic and it truly it not hard at all "fussy cutting" it out! This stamp set is called the Wonderful Wreath and WOW what a perfect name for it!

When "fussy cutting" the key is having the right tools and then using them correctly! The best tool is the paper snips and the best way to use them is to cut from the back of the scissors and turn the paper – not your hand!

Using my 4 all time favorite holiday colors – Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler this card was a cinch to make and the Seasons of Style Designer Series Paper made the triple play "strips" a cinch to cut with the stampin' trimmer! I merely cut the plaid using the same lines as guides and PRESTO!

I know you have heard me say this before….but it will worth repeating…when you have a stamp that has a large, flat area to cover with ink, take the sanding block and give it a good scruff…works like a charm every time in making a full coverage stamped image! This wreath needs it and the show stopper ink I used was Old Olive, it coordinates with the DSP!

You always want a focal part if your card to shine and be the "show off" – this is what the wreath is but the bow makes the while thing come together! It looks good in the pictures, but it looks GREAT when you have it in your hands!

This bow was super easy and fun to make (of course it is as I am bow challenged!!!) I simply took some of the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon and cut it into thirds and then took a cut piece of the Burlap Ribbon and tied around – EASY-PEASY and it is fun! (the little frays of cherry cobbler I just forgot to blow off before I clicked the picture)

I wanted to take a picture from this angle so your can see how I placed my Stampin' Dimensionals (aka…stampin' vitamins) and also how I let the strips of paper hang over the edge for something different…plus it mimicked the sketch!

Let's get the the simple and classic sentiment! It came from the Hostess Stamp Set, Warmth and Wonder and it is only $10.00 with qualifying hostess rewards! To me is was the simple and prefect choice for this card! A" one liner" simple sentiment with Regal Candy Dots to the side is all we need today!

Envelope time!!! We are all lovin' the envelope punch board and I have been seeing more and more grey hairs over trying to figure out the liners using the punch board….we all know I adore liners and I was tickled with this card until on Tuesday when I saw Mary Fish's post and then I decided not to even try to explain my method as she did a super duper video! Watch it  – as it is super…as usual!!!

I was pretty proud of my liner BUT I found Mary's method to be a lot easier! I just adore liners and it is a must to figure out in my opinion! As my Mom always said…it's the 1st thing you notice when you open a card and the finishing touch that you will remember!

I hope that this has been a fun post for you to read! The holiday season will be here before you know it and even though I have not made many Christmas themed cards yet….when I do – I get excited! I still haven't figured out what card I am going to do to send…but one thing for sure is when I do – YOU'LL KNOW!

Please leave me a comment or shoot me an email! Go look at all of the great cards for this challenge and then go to your work space and create you own goodies and upload it! If you need help up loading….please ask! I would love to help you!

Until tomorrow!