PPA20: A Color Challenge + PPA Blog Candy!!!

When I first saw the colors used for the Pals Paper Arts challenge for this week, I was a little stumped. This is not a typical combination for me! I kept working through it in my mind, and I am pleased with the final results.

The colors for this weeks challenge are Crushed Curry, Old Olive, and Soft Suede. In order to achieve some balance, I went with an old rule of thumb: when in doubt, use a lot of white!

Some tips:

• I created a background using the Circle Circus set in all three challenge colors. The square was cut up into even panels and matted onto Old Olive and Soft Suede.
• The sentiment probably doesn't look familiar to you. That is because it is a stamp that can be earned by booking a workshop through me! When I saw it, I knew it would be perfect for this card.
• The hardware is retired pewter hodgepodge. You can achieve a similar look with the Very Vanilla or Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware.

I hope you will play along at PPA!!! By participating you will become eligible to win some fabulous blog candy!!!




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Recipe:
Stamps: Circle Circus (115778), Incentive Stamp
Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Old Olive (102277), Crushed Curry (115659)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Old Olive (100702), Soft Suede (115318), Crushed Curry (115319)
Accessories: Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware- retired: substitute Styled Vanilla (112454) or Styled Silver (111325), Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115614), Dimensionals (104430), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826)