The foundation of a balanced card is a thoughtful sketch. This week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA7) is a versatile layout by Margaret Moody, one of my Stampin' Pretty Pals. Ready to take your paper crafting skills to a new level? Try the latest PPA challenge. Click here for details and our inspiration samples.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
- Circle Punches (including the Scallop Circle Punch) make layering incredibly easy. Fun and flirty "shopping," "new shoes" and "chocolate" stamps pulled together in a snap.
- I added a Real Red Heart (using the Heart to Heart Punch) in place of the word "love" on the sentiment.
- Gussy up the interior. A Full Heart Punch of Real Red card stock is layered over a 1 3/4" Circle Punch of Chocolate Chip. Stamp the sentiment first, flip over your punch to line up where you want your text. Voil?!
- No need to keep your hand stamped creations a secret. Sign your artwork by using one of Stampin' Up!'s personalized stamps on the back.
GOT MINI? Have you seen the new Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog? 
Stamp Set: Things I Love (115229)
Paper: Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper (115673), Chocolate Chip Textured (108697), Very Vanilla (101650), Real Red (102482)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908), Real Red (103133)
Cool Tools: 1 1/4 (104403), 1 3/8 (104401) and Scallop Circle (109043) Punches, Heart to Heart Punch (113694)
The Perfect Touch: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Inside: Full Heart (113693) and 1 3/4" Circle (112004) Punches
Back: "Hand Stamped By" Personalized Stamp (115602)
I love, love, love this card! What a great take on the sketch! The colors, the sentiment, the simplicity are all true Mary! I also love what you’ve written on your blog. Great tips!
love love this card! Great way to use this set!
I am still enjoying your web site. These cards are so cute and simple, thanks for sharing with us.
Absolutely having a ball changing the colors on the banner 🙂 You are very observant.
Hugs, Mary
Mary Fish, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Stampin’ Pretty
6651 N. Paseo de Los Altos
Tucson, AZ 85704
www.stampinpretty.com
I love the color combo on this card. This stamp set is adorable, too! As always, I love it!
As always, I love your card, Mary! Great interpretation of the sketch and thanks so much for the shout out!
As always, I love your card, Mary! Great job with the sketch and thanks so much for the shout out!
This is a cute card and good color combo. I’ve noticed your banner changing colors lately. I saw the multi-color one and now this chocolate one is adorable. Always thought the black and red was chic. Having fun?!
ooohhh! love love LOVE that. Very yummy card!
Hi Cindy:
So play along this week? I would love to see one of your design on the challenge!
Hugs, M
Mary Fish, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Stampin’ Pretty
6651 N. Paseo de Los Altos
Tucson, AZ 85704
www.stampinpretty.com
Beautiful! Love the design and colors!
Cindy
ever observant, sandy . . . hugs, m
Mary Fish, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Stampin’ Pretty
6651 N. Paseo de Los Altos
Tucson, AZ 85704
www.stampinpretty.com
Mary, love your card! And that little bit to put on the inside is perfect! I never think to do that, but it really adds some punch!
This card is adorable! And those are my favorite things too! 🙂 Love the colors you chose.
p.s. I forgot to tell you, I noticed you put out a new canopy to match your card. You are so coordinated.
Hi Doris . . . I DO hope you try the sketch and play along on the PPA challenge . I’m confident challenges are at the heart of my stamping art. Hey, that rhymes!
Hugs, M
Mary Fish, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Stampin’ Pretty
6651 N. Paseo de Los Altos
Tucson, AZ 85704
www.stampinpretty.com
What a cute card. The idea is a good one and I plan to work on one just like it. Thanks.
Hi Lorijane:
I think it’s a neat sketch for beginners, too. Great for punch sales and those who like quick cards. I hope you get a chance to make one of your own and upload to the Pals Paper Arts challenge!
Hugs,
Mary
Mary Fish, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Stampin’ Pretty
6651 N. Paseo de Los Altos
Tucson, AZ 85704
www.stampinpretty.com
Thanks for your comment. I have all the “stuff” for the shrimp salad. I hope to make it over the weekend. I got peas and corn, like you did.
Hugs, M
Mary Fish, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Stampin’ Pretty
6651 N. Paseo de Los Altos
Tucson, AZ 85704
www.stampinpretty.com
Very cute Mary! I love the polka dot paper in the background.
Love your signature stamp!
Of course, I love the use of red on your card too.
Cute card, love the colors. I like that personal stamp on the back. Thanks for sharing.
Cute card, I like the cards were there is not a lot of measuring involved………patm..
My package of Thoroughly Modern arrived yesterday. Oh, so pretty! I don’t have this set but the layout works great for my first class–Basic Stamping Techniques. Hard to believe there are peeps who have NEVER stamped! lorijane
I love this stamp set too. Fun!
What a sharp card! Love the colors.
Adorable! Great color combo!
Hello Mary – I really love this card! And how did you know these are all my favourite things?! Thx for sharing!