It is Thursday and you know what that means…it another PPA Chalenge and I hope that you will play today! I know that this is such a super busy week for all of us but I hope that you can sneak some time in to play! Here you go for this week! Aren't these colors beautiful!
I can still remember the 1st time I "heat embossed" and I thought it was nothing short than magic and guess what…I still feel the same way! There are a couple things that are super important when heat embossing!
- Use your embossing buddy! This takes the static and dust off your paper to create a super clean image each and every-time!
- When you use the heat tool…keep it moving in a circular motion..this will help keep you paper from "warping" and there is nothing like that instant SHINE of seeing an embossed image come to like!
I've got some bad news….you know that I usually give you the measurements and more details but as the saying goes…."Houston, we have a problem"….and the problem is – I left my little piece of paper along with the card at work!
SILLY SUSAN….I did not realize that until I started to type up the post but I can tell you that the size of the card is a 3" X 6" card…just love those odd sizes! I remembered that part as I usually try to go with a size for the envelope that you can easily make with a regular sheet of paper, this time the envelope was made with a 7 1/2" square of Very Vanilla.
Taking the Basic Black card stock and using the Pool Party Embossing Powder…the instant WOW happened and WOWZERS – so sharp against the dark paper! The Million and One Stamp Set is the clean and classic stamp that always stands out!
This is a "Peanut Butter and Jelly Card"…why – it is soooo darn easy and it is you basic layer and layer and then adding a simple embellishment, The itty bitty accents shape pack…works like a charm!
You have heard me talk about our stamps before….well this set is a must have…LOVE IT and it is soooo darn useful to add that special touch!
Underneath the flower, is a simple…small piece of pool party cotton ribbon…this ribbon is even "Susan friendly" which means – I can even make a bow out of it and I am "bow challenged"
The envelope punch board was the "Trump Card" for being able to make an odd size envelope and the liner is my "go-to" Designer Series Paper Stack in the new In Colors!
For "just" under $20.00 – this is a keeper of all keepers! (Make sure you pop back tomorrow as I am going to share with you another "must have products" in the $10.00 – $20.00 price range!)
I love to see the different interpretations of challenges…please make sure that you pop onto the Pals Paper Art Website to see all of the inspiration out there for this color challenge! It is open until next Tuesday so….how about it? – Please come and play!!!!
Until tomorrow!
Love this card. I miss your measurements. What size is it that you need to make an envelope.
Colors and Heat emboss….oh my,simply perfect.
Beautiful card! I have always liked ribbons on the corners like that. Maybe because my grandmother used to do that when she wrapped presents.
Have a fun 4th!
Cyberhugs!
“Fabulous is what you are!” Beautiful. Love how the colors came to be on the card. Can’t wait to see how others used them.
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Looks like The Million and One stamp set will be on my next list. Beautiful calligraphy. I like what you and Mary Fish have done with it. I need to emboss more. Pretty card.
Hi Tory and I added some more to the post! I forgot my “cheat sheet” with the measurements at work! OOPS! The card is a 3 x 6 card and the envelope used a 7 1/2″ square! I think it’s super cute!
Good morning my friend across the pond! I think I “nailed” it down when we can get together! I cannot wait to meet you…..I will email you later!
I just took a peek and there are some beauties!!!
BINGO…I just saw Mary’s and my jaw dropped…need to pick it up as I have not had my coffee yet – YES – this IS a great and simple stamp set. The font is elegant!
Love the colors ! And I think those little flowers look like baby Dogwood blossoms . This sentiment is just something with that swirly graceful cursive look. Pretty card ,Susan …you do “Fabulous” cards !!
Have to try this one! Love the colors, the clean look and the smaller size. Simple and fun!
Love the colored embossing on the black! Such a pretty card!
Susan, this is such a stunning card! Wow!
Wow! The pool party embossing on black is so striking. Love this long and skinny card with matching (custom) envie!
Ditto what Mary said. Very striking. I also love that you used the vanilla cs and not white. So very nicely done!
Wow absolutely beautiful
wow Susan – what a beauty. I have that stamp set & use it a lot.
will definitely have to try this one on for size. thanks for the
inspiration!!! keep them coming…
I was thinking the same thing when I was heat embossing last night. Looking for that shine to appear is magical! I love your odd-size card and how you used WW to create the envy! Have a great holiday!
Fun & fabulous card, Susan! 🙂