Puttin' on the Glitz PPA 123

PPA Challenge 123 - Puttin' on the Ritz.

Using Crushed Curry, Red and Whisper White, I created the card.  Using a "Savvy" stamp and metallic gold ink, I stamped Merry Christmas.

And again this week I used 2 Memory Box dies: "Classic Ornament" and "Villanti Crest".

The glitz comes from the metallic red sparkle paper of the ornament and the metallic gold cord and bow.

Catalina Wreath PPA 121

I am really enjoying using the Memory Box die cut designs.  This week for the PPA Challenge, I am using the Catalina Wreath which I cut twice using a Holly design paper from Graphic 45's Christmas Emporium Collection.

Using Stampin' Up!'s Crushed Curry cardstock, I glued down the first die cut flat to the card.  Then I wrapped a string of pearls around the second die cut and placed it on top of the first die cut using dimensionals.  I added a few of SU Basic Pearls to the a few flower centers in the wreath.

I tied a grosgrain bow and added that, also with a dimensional.  The sentiment is from Savvy Stamps using SU Rich Razzleberry ink.

This is a really simple card.  I think this is going to be my Christmas Card this year.  Thanks for the inspiration PPA!

Wicked PPA 60

PPA60 - Halloween Inspiration Challenge - the instruction is : Our two favorite witches from the musical Wicked are spreading the word that PPA’s theme this week is Halloween! We’re sure these two ladies have something wickedly fabulous planned for the big day.   Join in the fun and show us your spooktacular Halloween creations!






I was truly inspired by this Wicked poster this week and I am posting the resulting card.  I loved the combination of black, white and fright green, along with that tiny slice of red lipstick.. 

I used the Cricut Wild Card to cut the argyle / lattice and stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink.
The spirit of Halloween is with us for more than just one night, so I used the "October Nights" to designate the whole hauntingly delightful season.