Good Morning! It is time for another PPA Challenge and today it is a sketch challenge from the fabulous PAL….Nicole Watt! She has drummed up a fun sketch for us today! Please check out what the design team came up with and then play along!
I know that there are many of you that enjoy the Monday fun we personally have…so why not try this! You have nothing to lose at all! If you need help with uploading your masterpiece, please email me, I will be happy to help!
Before we get going on today's post….I ask you honestly….do you know what stamp set these cute little chicks came from? Don't peek below at the scrolling list of fun ingredients….can you guess???
I was trying to find a small shape for the challenge and something that would come together in a jif….and BINGO – it popped right off the shelf into my arms….NUTS ABOUT YOU! It is from the Big Catalog and I bet that you never thought about using it for Easter!
The size of the card is a 4" X 6" card and then I matted it 1/4" smaller and then ran it through Mr. Big Shot (my main stampin' man) with the Spring Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (love it) and the rest is very straight forward!
I am super bummed that my pictures are not the best (darn, this is one thing that I struggle with) but trust me…in person it is super cute! I stamped the "chicks" in Crushed Curry and then matted them with the scallop punch in Wisteria Wonder!
One thing (well 2 things) that I love are the Expression Thinlits Dies (LOVE the sentiments) and also the Vanilla Coaster Board…I think adding the sentiment on the coaster board it the PERFECT "peanut butter and jelly" – I use the "green glue" and it works like a champ every time!
This was so easy to pull together, I know that it is not a WOW card, but it sure is a quick and cute card. I felt like the upper left corner needed a balance so a quick simple bow with the cotton ribbon did the trick!
Please do not be afraid to try "odd size cards" like this – they are super easy to make a custom envelope with the Punch Board…this dream gadget if just under $20.00 and it is a blessing (so are the DSP paper stacks)
Please have fun playing with this sketch and you know that you can email me and I will be happy to help you!
Tomorrow I have a FUN post for you….I am going to recap some of the Blog Candy answers and also….it's Spring so we need to do some SPRING SPRUCING UP!
The goodies that I used are scrollling below….SAB is coming to an end……and you all are the best!
Until tomorrow….
Cute bird! I did figure it out! That probably means I’ve looked at the catalog way too many times. I did get that set, though, way back on my first order. I like your take on the sketch!
How did your physical therapy go? I hope you are getting stronger and stronger.
Cyberhugs!
So Springy and just so cute with the tiny little yellow birds all in a row 🙂
Thanks, Susan!
Love that little chick/bird too. I too have this set and never inked it up.
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Cute card! It is so full of Spring and happy colors…..I did not know this stamp set existed so I guess I will pull out the catalog and do some “light” reading this weekend. Hope your therapy went well. Enjoy your day, Susan!
Susan, thank you so much for reminding me about “Nuts For You”. I have this set andt totally forgot about the cute birdies in it! I will definitely CASE this one!! And I personally think your photos are wonderful. You always capture the texture and details so well with the extra pictures you provide. TFS.
This is so cute! What a sweet way to get your day started. Fresh, clean, happy!
Good morning Susan,
What a cute little card. I don’t believe I have seen that stamp set. Really cute stamps. Loved your layout for this card. How’s your physical therapy going?
Very cute! Love the chicks and colors. Am taking another look at the “Nuts About You” set. Thanks for the inspiration.
Fun, fun, fun! Thanks for reminding us about that stamp set. I had to look where the chicks came from. The embossing is perfect for this card.
Susan, your card is magnificent perfection! The embossed Spring Flowers go perfect with the little chics!
Susan, this is adorable! I love it! The embossed background is perfect with these darling chicks! XX
“Cheep, cheep, cheep!” go the chicks!! I love your bevy of birds. The embossed background adds just the right amount of sophistication for sure! Thanks for playing along with DT2 this week!