Santa’s Sleigh for PPA 316

Stampin Up Santa's Sleigh Christmas Card Idea - Michelle Gleeson Stampinup

This week’s PPA hostess is Patti McLeith and she has given us a fun sketch for this week’s challenge. I went vertical with my card as I wanted to feature a couple new products from the Holiday catty which went live TODAY! Let’s start with the Christmas Tree that takes center stage on this card. I used the new Emerald Envy Glitter Stampin’ Emboss Powder which makes the tree glisten. This is the third tree that…

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Wondrous Wreath for Pals Paper Arts

Stampin Up Wondrous Wreath PPA315 - Michelle Gleeson Stampinup

Today I am the hostess for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge! The colors are beautiful together yet I struggled with finding my Stampin’ Mojo. As the hostess, I wanted my project to be extra special. I am sure the pressure I put on myself didn’t help. Here are the color’s for this week’s challenge: I was drawn to use the Circle of Spring OR Wondrous Wreath stamp set. After trying both sets, Wondrous Wreath won the starring…

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Suite Seasons For PPA 314

Today’s card is CASE’d from the Annual Catalog using a sentiment from the Holiday Catalog launching on September 1st. It worked perfect for today’s Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge from Amy Lazzell. This is a quick and easy holiday card with plenty of bling. The Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate is the star of the show. Using the largest banner from the Banner Framelits I cut the acetate. A strip of Tear & Tape Adhesive under where…

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Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek! – Totally Trees

This stamp set is sure to be a favorite when the new holiday catalog launches on September 1st. It is called Totally Trees.   I CASE’d this card from the Holiday Catalog. Here are the details: Soft Suede card stock A2 Base Delightful Dijon 2015-2017 In-Color Designer Series Paper Stack 4″ x 5 1/4″ Whisper White card stock 3 3/4″ x 5″ Stamped the Totally Trees tree in Soft Suede (available September 1st) Stamped (stamped…

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