Pals Paper Arts

In the Pink - PPA14 and BLOG CANDY

Welcome to a special edition of the Pals Paper Arts Challenge! 

This week we are "In the Pink" for Breast Cancer Awareness... celebrating cancer survivors, and remembering those that continue to battle, as well as the countless number of family and friends that have been touched by this disease. 

The PPA Design Team is honored to dedicate this week's challenge to Karol Harris, and her loving daughter (and PPA Design Team member), Kris Kilcoyne.  Karol cherishes her family and friends and has a zany sense of humor (dare we mention the mooning incident?).  She was diagnosed with breast cancer over three years ago and continues to battle its relentless invasion of her body.  We hope this simple tribute brings a smile.

During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we would like to encourage everyone to be proactive in early detection and steadfast in your hope for finding a cure.

Websites for more information:

• Susan G. Komen Foundation
• Detailed Breast Cancer Guide - The American Cancer Society
• Breast Self Exam - How to (Web MD)
• Join the Gal to Gal Virtual Walk

Our only 'requirement' for PPA14 is that you use PINK!

A perfectly Pink Prize Package will go to one lucky participant:

Over $100 of Stampin' Up! Goodies

Blog Candy includes: Hope Happens Stamp Set, Ribbon of  Hope Stamp, Fresh Cuts Stamp Set, Textured Impressions Manhattan Flower, Bead Duo - Pink, Designer Brads - Circles, Designer Series Paper - Loves Me, Assorted PINK Cardstock, Fresh Cut Notes, Taffeta Ribbon - Pretty in Pink, Grosgrain - Regal Rose, Classic Stampin' Pads - Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose, Shimmer Paint - Frost White, 2 Silver Skinny Tins, Stampin' Write Markers - Regal Rose and Rose Red, exclusive Circle Circus reusable shopping bag

Blog Candy winner will be chosen randomly from all linked participants and announced here on Wednesday, November 4th along with our Pals Paper Artist Picks.

Please use keyword: PPA14 when uploading to public galleries.

Use Mr. Linky to provide a direct link to your challenge post.
Note: Incorrect links are not eligible for Pals Picks OR Blog Candy.

Mr. Linky will close Tuesday, November 3rd at Noon (12pm) CST.

Inspiration from our  PPA Design Team and Featured Artist:

By:  Kris Kilcoyne

By: Carrie Fitch

By: Denise January

 

By: Patti MacLeith

By:  Ann Schach 

By:  Mary Fish

Featured Artist: Linda Callahan

Coming Next Week: A Color Challenge

Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick Winners- PPA13

Congratulations to the following participants for being the Pals Paper Arts Artist Picks for PPA13:

  

By: Mickey Tait

By: Traci Davis

 

By: Mary C. Anderson

Each week  we will announce the Artist Picks from the prior weekly challenge.  Winners will receive this special badge to let everyone know they are a Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick!

Thank you for playing at PPA!

Stay tuned tomorrow for an In the Pink + BLOG CANDY
 special challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Anything BUT A Card - PPA13

Feelin' creative?  Play along at PPA!
This week we are challenging you to make Anything BUT A Card. 

Ideas for inspiration: 

• Scrapbook Pages
• Altered Items and Home Decor
• Mini Albums
• Picture Frames
• Holiday Projects and 3D Items
• My Digital Studio 

Remember: You are welcome to use ANY brand of supplies for our challenges.  We hope you'll play along!

Please use keyword PPA13 when uploading to public galleries.

Provide a DIRECT link to your post using Mr. Linky.
(Incorrect links are NOT eligible for Pals Picks and may be deleted.)

Mr. Linky will close Tuesday October 27th at NOON (12pm) CST.

Inspiration from the Pals Paper Arts Design Team and this week's talented Featured Artist:

 

By:  Ann Schach

 

By: Patti MacLeith

By:  Mary Fish

 

By: Kris Kilcoyne

By: Carrie Fitch

 

Featured Artist: Martha Stewart
(click picture to enlarge)

Coming Next Week:

In the Pink + BLOG CANDY
A special challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick Winners- PPA12

Congratulations to the following participants for being the Pals Paper Arts Artist Picks for PPA12:

By: Jer Christoffersen

 

By: Tracey Parrott

 

By: Kelly W.

Each week  we will announce the Artist Picks from the prior weekly challenge.  Winners will receive this special badge to let everyone know they are a Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick!

Thank you for playing at PPA!

Stay tuned for another challenge tomorrow at Pals Paper Arts!

A Simple Sketch PPA12

This week we are hosting a Simple Sketch Challenge.  

• Our sketches are designed by Margaret Moody, a talented pal with a knack for clean layouts and stunning design. 
  
• Feel free to rotate/flip the sketch for your card layout.
  

 

Please use keyword: PPA12 when uploading to public galleries.

Use Mr. Linky to provide a direct link to your challenge post.
Note: Incorrect links are not eligible for Pals Picks and may be deleted.

Mr. Linky will close Tuesday, October 20th at Noon (12pm) CST.

Inspiration from our talented PPA Design Team, Sketch Designer, and this week's Featured Artist:

Sketch Designer: Margaret Moody

 

By:  Ann Schach  

By:  Mary Fish

By: Denise January

By: Patti MacLeith

By: Carrie Fitch

By: Kris Kilcoyne

Featured Artist: Mike Funke

Coming Up at Pals Paper Arts:

• Anything But A Card
• Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness + BLOG CANDY

Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick Winners (PPA11) and Blog Candy Winner!

First of all, we would like to announce our blog candy winner!  We used Random.org to produce the lucky winning number and here are the results:

This means that our winner is.....

Tammy Sandborn!!

Tammy, please email us with your mailing address and we will get that gorgeous new Patterned Pines set out to you! Congratulations and stay tuned next month for another blog candy giveaway!

Congratulations also goes out to the following participants for being the Pals Paper Arts Artist Picks for PPA11:

  

By: Tammy Fite

By: Krystal/skdeleeuw

By: Genevieve Valdes

 

Each week  we will announce the Artist Picks from the prior weekly challenge.  Winners will receive this special badge to let everyone know they are a Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick!

Thank you for playing at PPA!

Tomorrow at Pals Paper Arts: A Sketch Challenge!

Color Challenge PPA11 & Blog Candy

This week we have a Color Challenge:
Perfect Plum, Old Olive, and Pumpkin Pie.

• Similar colors are welcome as acceptable substitutes.
• Additional neutrals may be added at your discretion.

 An exciting announcement:
We will be offering Stampin' Up! BLOG CANDY once a month.

This month's prize:  Patterned Pines, Hostess Level 1 stamp set.

Blog Candy winner will be chosen randomly from all linked participants and announced here on Wednesday, October 14th along with our Pals Paper Artist Picks.

Please use keyword: PPA11 when uploading to public galleries.

Use Mr. Linky to provide a direct link to your challenge post.
Note: Incorrect links are not eligible for Pals Picks OR Blog Candy.

Mr. Linky will close Tuesday, October 13th at Noon (12pm) CST.

Inspiration from our talented PPA Design Team and this week's Featured Artist:

 
By: Denise January

By: Ann Schach

By: Carrie Fitch    

 

By: Patti MacLeith

By:  Kris Kilcoyne

 

By:  Mary  Fish    

Featured Artist: Carla Bazhenow

Coming Next Week: A Simple Sketch

Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick Winners- PPA10

Congratulations to the following participants for being the Pals Paper Arts Artist Picks for PPA10:

By: Jen Allen

By: Mickey Roberts

 
By: Z-Grandma Karen

Each week  we will announce the Artist Picks from the prior weekly challenge.  Winners will receive this special badge to let everyone know they are a Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick!

Thank you for playing at PPA!

Tomorrow at Pals Paper Arts: A Color Challenge!

Gratitude and Thanks - PPA10

This week we have a Theme Challenge: Gratitude and Thanks.  Whether your project represents something (or someone) you're grateful for, is a simple thank you note, or has a Thanksgiving motif, we encourage you to create with a spirit of gratitude and thanks.

Use Mr. Linky to provide a direct link to your challenge post. 
Note: Incorrect links will be deleted.

Please use keyword PPA10 when uploading to public galleries.

Mr. Linky will close at Noon (CST) Tuesday, October 6th.

Inspiration from the Pals Paper Arts Design Team and talented Featured Artist:

By: Carrie Fitch

By:  Kris Kilcoyne

By:  Ann Schach

By: Denise January

By: Patti MacLeith

By: Mary Fish

Featured Artist: Regina Mangum

Coming Next Week: A Color Challenge PLUS Blog Candy!