It's Your Celebration

I know this is one busy card for this classic look gal.  Let's check out the PPA sketch challenge that inspired my creation.

This sketch was a real challenge for me.  I did try to follow the sketch and created a card for my son  in his university's colors.  However it did not photograph well and I just did not want it on display.

So back to the drawing board I went.  I decided to be inspired by the sketch rather than strictly follow it.  I determined the Back to Black DSP was my best bet for four coordinating banners.  I usually pair black and white with a crisp yellow or bright red.  However I wanted something different perhaps even soothing with all the patterns - Pear Pizzazz was perfect.  

Then what should the sentiment or focal point be?  When I saw the cake from the Life's Adventures hostess stamp set I knew it was the right amount of whimsy for the card.  I added the color accents with Pear Pizzazz StampinWrite, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Blendabilities markers.

I would love to see what you would do with this sketch.  Please give it a try and link up your creation over a the Pals Paper Arts Challenge.  Remember you don't need to have a blog to participate.

Thanls for stopping by!   I hope I got your StampinMojo going.

Michelle

Stampin' Up Supplies Used:  Please click on images below for more details or easy, on-line shopping 24/7!

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Back To Black Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Pear Pizzaz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker

$3.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Life's Adventure Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$15.00

Life's Adventure Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment

$11.95

 

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Comments

[Kerry Willard Bray]

This is beautiful, Michelle! Love the mix of patterns and your coloring of the cake! So sweet!

[Katy McGloin]

Great card, Michelle!! Crisp and sophisticated. I will definitely be CASEing this card!!

[Patti MacLeith]

Fun take on the sketch and I absolutely love your colors!

[Sandra Conner]

Very Cute Michelle! So cute and sophisticated at the same time!

[Dawn Tidd]

This is so pretty, Michelle! I love the Pear Pizzazz with the black & white!

[Shannon J]

I absolutely LOVE the color combination!! Such a classic look with the perfect touch of whimsy :)

[linda callahan]

I love the Pear Pizzazz with the black! Very chic card!

[Michelle Quinno]

Crisp and pretty! I love the colors.