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August 12, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

We have a beautiful color palette.  We can't wait to see what you create! 

 You must use a minimum of 3 colors from the graphic below, plus you may also use a neutral of your choice.

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• The colors from this challenge MUST be the primary colors on your project.
• Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with up to FOUR other challenges.
• We reserve the right to delete any links that do not adhere to challenge rules.
• Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
• Have Fun!!!

The challenge will end on Friday August 24 @ 6pm EST. 

My card is created on a white card base.  (5X5) square.  I really like square cards and enjoy making them.   I created the background using the Polygon Stencil.  I used distress inks in Blueprint Sketch, Carved Pumpkin and Squeezed Lemonade.  That covered my three colors from the color challenge.  I cut a white card stock square and used the MFT Birthday Block Die to cut out the letters.  I then cut them again on black card stock and pieced them in the negative spaces.  The balloons were also make using the same distress inks and a heart die.  

Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

  Sunday Stamps Design Team

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater (me)

Heidi Baks

Heather Heroldt

Lisa Johansen

Melissa Grant

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!

HUGS!

Claire

Wishing You PP405

August 12, 2018

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players!

Our lovely LeAnne is the hostess this week and she has a gorgeous color challenge for us!  I must admit, I struggled with this at first, but when it all came together, I absolutely loved the beautiful shades together.  Have fun and we can't wait to see what you create! 

My card is created on a white card base.  I added two strips of black and white MFT Striped paper on the sides of my main panel.  The watercolored panel was created using the smooching method.  I used the three colors in the combo and loved the way it turned out.  The Dandelion Stamp is from Technique Tuesday.  I stamped it three times in black Versa Mark ink and heat embossed the dandelions with clear embossing powder.  I love the shine it gave these flowers.  The sentiment is from the same set and embossed too.  

Looking for some inspiration?  Make sure you check out all the blogs of the Design Team Members.

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater (me)

Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis

Annie Abrahamson

Elizabeth Stewart 

 Jan Clothier

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!!

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!

HUGS!

Claire

Scootin By To Say Hi! Craftin Desert Divas Smiles Across the Miles Creative Challenge

August 9, 2018

Today is the Craftin Desert Divas   Smiles Across the Miles Creative Challenge!  We know life is so hectic and we live in a technical world, but who doesn't love receiving a card in the mail???  

Sending handmade cards is a gift of love! When you open your mailbox and find a special card the recipient knows you are thinking of them and sending them hugs across the miles. I love to send cards for every holiday, wedding, sympathy, graduations, etc. but, my favorite ones to send are the ones that surprise someone. Hearing from the recipient brightens my day as well. It is a win-win! My heart is happy when I know I made their day.

Today, my card features the Scootin By Digital stamp.  My grandson loves to ride his new scooter, so I know my card will make him smile!  

The digital stamp was printed on Neenah Solar white paper.  I cut the image out and colored this adorable little beaver with Copic Markers. The background was created with Distress Inks.  I sponged on two colors to create an outdoor scene.  The little bugs are going to be in the new digital release coming out in a few days.  The other papers were in my stash and I just cut different patterns in rectangle shapes  to create the fun colored backdrop.  The sentiment is included with the digital stamp and is sponged in distress ink to help it blend in with the background.  Wink of Stella was added for shine.  

Products Used:

Scootin By  Digital Stamp

Salty Ocean Distress Ink

Walnut Stain Distress Ink

Wink of Stella

Please check out the Craftin Desert Divas  Smiles Across the Miles Creative Challenge and see all the wonderful inspiration from the Design Team.  

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!  

HUGS!

Claire

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