PPA 314: A Fresh Start

Hi stampers!!  It's been way too long since I've been on my blog.  I've been working behind the scences with the team, but took a break from posting and cards.  My move from Texas to Washington has been a wonderful and challenging physically and emotionally.  I left so many wonderful people behind that I miss terribly.  However, I have met some incredible individuals and have seen some incredible places in just the short time I've been here!

Below is my card for today.  It's reflective of where I'm at right now.  Clean, simple and straight forward.  LOL!!  There's a lot to be said for this place.  I can't wait to work more in my little space and see what I can come up with next!!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!!  Come join us at the Pals and show us your creations!!  I can't wait to see what you show us!!

Have a fabulous day!!

Amy

PPA 294: Flowers for Spring!

Hi stampers!!  Boy do I have a treat to share with you today!!  First, we have to thank Dawn for a creative sketch this week with the Pals!!  Fabulous job!!!  In addition, I thought I would also share with you the glorious Spring we are having in the Pacific Northwest!!  Flowers are starting to bloom everywhere!!  When I saw Dawn's sketch, I thought immediately of a wreath some flowers sprinkled throughout.  Here's my card below:

I can't wait to have one hanging on my door!!  As a treat, I'll share with you my Spring time inspiration.  This past weekend, I decided to get out and explore.   We are having some beautiful weather!!!  So I jumped in my Jeep, pointed her in a direction and drove.  Look what I found !!!  Fields and fields of flowers!!  The yellow field are daffodils and the rest are tulips.

Oh what I would done to be able to go out and bring some back with me!  

Last, but not least, a spectacular sun set to finish off the day!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!!  Come join us at the Pals and show us your creations!!  I can't wait to see what you show us!!

Have a fabulous day!!

Amy

PPA292: My Little Dog

Hi stampers!!  This week we have a fabulous sketch by Beth Beard.  Wow!!!  This is so creative!!  I hope you will join the Pals this week and give it try.   Here's my card below:

This little guy reminds me so much of my little dog Oliver.  He's from the stamp set Hey, Girl.  I miss all my pups so much!!! Oliver and the setters will be joining me in the next couple of weeks.  I can't wait to see them!!  Oliver will make the trip up first and then the setters will follow shortly there after.  Soon we all will be settled in our new home here in Bellingham!

Thank you for visiting my blog today!  I love to read your comments!  Let me know what you think!  Come join the Pals and show us your wonderful creations!!  I can't wait to see what you come up with this week!!

Have a fabulous day!!!

Amy

PPA 290: A Bunny Bum!

Hi stampers!!!  This week we have a great sketch from Patti!!  How fun!!  I'm so ready for Spring and some warm weather that as soon as I saw the sketch I saw a bunny butt!!  I know, I know, but I couldn't help it!  LOL!!  So why not?  LOL!! Here's my card below:

 I made the bunny butt by using the circle punch and then using the scallop punch on some tissue paper for the tail.  To make the tail fluffy, I snipped around the scallops and then scrunched it all up.  The feet are made using the large and small oval punch.  For the toes I used the hole punch.  

What do you think?

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Have a fabulous day!!

Amy

PPA 288: Gift from the Garden

Hi stampers!!  I'm so excited to be the featured artist this week over at the Pals Paper Arts!!  What an honor!!!  This group is just amazing and so much fun!!  It's just a shame we all live in so many different parts of the country!  We could have some REALLY fun card parties together every week!

For the sketch I could not make up my mind on the colors!!  I wanted to have some sort of garden theme.  Spring is starting to peek out here in Bellingham.  I saw some crocus today in the lawn and just wanted to jump for joy!!!  I started off with Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke, then went to Blushing Bride, Whisper White and Pool Party.  I FINALLY decided on Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Whisper White.  Whew!!  Here's my card below:

The stamp set I used is Gift from the Garden.  I just love those little garden boots!!  I then decided to add some pearls to show them off.  To give the little flower pot some dimension, I fussy cut the pots and flowers.  

Thank you for visiting my blog today!!  I love to see your comments!!  

Have a fabulous day today!!

Amy

PPA 286: Topsy Turvy Owls!!

Hi everyone!!  What a fabulous sketch by Linda Callahan!!  I really had some fun this week with my card!!  I thought it would be so much fun to do a silly Valentines Day card.  For some reason I just want to fill that box with something topsy, turvy and goofy.  LOL!!  Here's my card below:

Doesn't this card just make you smile?  I know I did!!  This owl punch is just so much fun!  These little critters are just adorable!!

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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

PPA 284: Casino Cards

Hey there stampers!!  I hope everyone enjoyed a fabulous three day weekend!!  I know I did!!  I went back to Texas for a couple of days and snuggled with my fur babies!  Oh I miss them!!  Before long they will be joining me in Washington.

My card this week really took me out of my box!!  I didn't know what I was going to do until I was traveling.  This time I took a shuttle instead of driving.  On the way we dropped off people at the Casino both trips to and from the airport.  Then, while on the airplane, I watched Casino Royal.  I guess we have theme going on here.  LOL!!  I decided then I needed to try and make a couple of playing cards.  Here's my card below:

What do you think?  I thought it would be fun to keep in theme of the weekend.  The spades were made from the same SU Heart punch.  I punched the hearts close together and then used the left over in between to make the stem.
Clever right?  LOL!!!

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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

PPA 282 - A Retro New Year

Happy New Year fellow stampers!!!  This year will bring lot's of changes to the Pals and for me personally too.   The Pals have decided to change things up a bit to keep things fun and interesting!  We decided to go Retro!   How fun!!!   For me, I accepted a new job in Bellingham, Washington!  For many of you this comes as no surprise.  Ever since my daughter started school here, I just fell in love with the area.  I'll make sure and post some of my new adventures once I get settled.  I can't believe it's 2016!!  WOW!!  Does time fly!!

This week we have our first sketch of the year.  Here's my card below:

I had so much fun with this card!!  I finally get a true winter here in Bellingham!!  LOL!!  This card represents a winter wonderland that I hopefully will get to experience!!
  
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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

PPA277: Clean and Simple

Hey stampers!!  I hope of you are ready to enjoy a day of feasting with friends and family!! I think Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year.  I love to cook, create a beautiful table and visit with the special people in my life.  I'm so thankful for all the blessings this holiday.  

This week we have a cool sketch!  Everyone one on the Pals team had such cool interpretations of this sketch.  So creative!!   I decided to go outside my comfort zone and try a clean and simple card.  What do you think?   

Here's my card below:

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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

PPA 275: Hey, Girl

 Hey there Stampers!!!  This week we had some fabulous Fall colors!!  I was so tempted to pull out the leaves, the pumpkins and burlap.  However, I really wanted to do something different and fun.  Here's my card below: 

Several items from the bows, balloons to the little mustache on the dog are all paper pieced together.  What was I thinking?  LOL!!!  Well she looks like she's ready for a party!!  LOL!!

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Amy

PPA 273: Leepin' Leep Frogs!!

Hi stampers!!  Look at this fabulous sketch this week!!  This really had me stumped!!  What in the world was I going to make?  Then I saw these cute little frogs from "You're Sublime"!  Aren't they just adorable!!  The "reeds" are the little ferns from "Awesomely Artistic".

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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

PPA 271: The Sweetbriar Rose

Hi Stampers!!  Welcome this week to Team 2 and our awesome color challenge!!  I decided this week to include the simple, yet nostalgic, Sweetbriar Rose on my card.  This rose is such a trooper even into the Fall.  I can remember seeing this shrub grow wild in West Virginia.  It can even be considered a nuisance!  However, I believe it shows strength, perseverance and endurance.  We all need a little of those qualities in our life!

Here's my card below:

I also used the dragon flies from the Awesomely Artistic stamp set. 

To see a dragonfly in your dream symbolizes change and regeneration. It may also indicate that something in your life may not appear as it seems. Alternatively, the dream represents instability, flightiness or activity. You are always on the go.  Hmmmm....very interesting!!  

Now those are some words for thought.....

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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

PPA269 - Flower Fair for the Fall

Hi Stampers!!   What a awesome sketch!!  Love it!!!  When I first looked at it, I thought what in the world was I going to do!!  I then found inspiration on FB from Rosanne Mulhern!  When I saw her use of this Flower Fair stamp set; I instantly saw this sketch!!  Here's my card below!!

Thank you for the inspiration Rosanne!!  I used Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry and Pool Party for the flowers.  Love this color combination!!!
 

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Amy

PPA267 - Ready for Fall!

Hi stampers!!!  Love our NEW Pals Paper Arts platform!!  It's always wonderful to have a fresh new look at things!!!  What do you think?  Today's colors inspired me to do a Fall wreath!! 
Here's my card below:

Is it starting to cool off where you live?  here in Texas it's still in the mid 90's, but we can feel the light changing.  Fall is on it's way!!!

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Amy

PPA 265: The Wilderness Awaits

Hi everyone!!  Today's challenge leaves us with so many options!!  These days I'm feeling rebellious,  restless and ready to roam.  While I was sorting through my stamps, I saw The Wilderness Awaits.  I instantly new this was the set.  Seeing the Elk climbing up the rocks just spoke to me.  I'll be moving in my near future and I want nothing more to go out into the woods and just climb to the top of a mountain.  I want that feeling of seeing the world and knowing it's out there ready to explore once I'm ready.  Here's my card below:

 

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Amy

PPA 263: My Summer Garden

Hi stampers!!!  Look at these fun colors!!  Perfect for summer!!  With summer here for just a short time longer; I thought I would pull out my new stamp sets "Gift from the Garden and Awesomely Artistic."  They are both of my favorites!  So many possibilities!!

Here's my card:

I'm not ready to let go of fresh veggies and colorful flowers yet.  I love to see the growth of new life from the land.  Sounds like I need to start planning my Fall garden.

 

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Amy

PPA 261:

Hello stampers!!  This week is the Stampin' Up Convention!!  Most of the Pals are there getting the latest and greatest ideas from Stampin' Up.  However, I'm writing to you from Bellingham, Wa.  I'm here visiting my daughter Amanda.  Shortly, she will be returning for her third year in college.  What happen to the time?  I'm missing all the Pals though too!!!  I know they are having a blast!!

 

What a fun sketch we have today!!  So much for the imagination!!!  I decided to have fun with my card by completely embracing the sketch!!  What do you think?

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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

PPA 259: Best of Thoughts!!

Hi everyone!!  This weeks challenge really did give me thought!  When I initially saw the colors I immediately wanted to do a July 4th theme.  However, guess what?  July 4th was last weekend!!  LOL!!  On to plan "B".    So I looked up and saw Best of Thoughts!  Viola!!

Here's my card below:

 The silver foil I thought would be fun to cut random hearts to add a little sparkle.  Completely opposite direction than I thought about heading!!  Lol!! 

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Amy

PPA 257: Stampin' Up Punch Art

Hello my fellow stampers!!  As many of you know, I'm really into Vintage Campers.  As soon as I saw this sketch I thought it would give me the perfect opportunity to create something using punch art.  I immediately thought of this little camper!!!  What do you think?

The flags form the diagonal line.   The camper and the little black window form the two circular objects.  All of the products used to make this camper were using Stampin' Up products such as Large Dot Embossing Folder, Oval Framelits, 1" Circle Punch, Banner Punch, Flag Framelits and more.  What fun!!

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Amy

PPA 255: Summer Fun!!

Hello stampers!!  This weeks color I just love!   I know it's summer, but I still love color palates like this to use.  They are so versatile and just classic.  Some may feel this leans toward Fall, but to me the colors say shabby chic, coastal and beautiful summer flowers of shades of blues you can't get any other time of the year.  Below is my card for this weeks challenge:

What do you think?  I used the stamp set Butterfly Basics with Hardwood background stamp.  To make the background lighter, I stamped off the Early Espresso, so the color would not be so dark. 

Before, I go I wanted to show you this little cutie below.

This is a 1961 Shasta Airflyte.  This is NOT mine, but this is on my bucket list to have one day!!  Wouldn't this be so much fun to tool around with in the campgrounds?  I'm keeping my eyes and ears open! Too cute!!!

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Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy