PPA29 & Stampin' Royalty #6

I have said this before but I just can't get away from the Love Bug hostess set.  It's just too cute and perfect for Valentine's Day.  This Margaret Moody sketch for PPA seemed like the perfect place to use this adorable caterpillar - I've been wanting to use him for a while but he just hasn't fit into a design yet. 

The Stampin' Royalty challenge this week was a Love/Valentine's theme.  I combined the two challenges and this is the card that was created:

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Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Kraft, Whisper White, Real Red, Crushed Curry, Basic Black

DSP - Welcome Neighbor (sale-a-bration)

Stamps:

Love Bug (hostess set)

Matchbox Messages

Ink:

Soft Suede

Embellishments & Punches:

Heart to Heart Punch

Small Heart Punch

Scallop Trim Border Punch (sale-a-bration)

1 1/4 Circle Punch

1 3/8 Circle Punch

Brads - Black Vintage

Mini Library Clips - Black

Ribbon - Gingham (black) & Grosgrain (real red)

PPA28 - Color Challenge

I haven't participated in a challenge in a while and it feels good to be back.  Here is my PPA challenge submission.  I have a small obsession with this little bee from the love bug hostess set and couldn't resist adding him to this card.

Here are this week's PPA Color Challenge Colors:

Here's my creation:

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Tea Party DSP

Card Stock in Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black & Whisper White

Stamps:

Love Bug

Calendar Alphabet & Numbers

Ink:

Basic Black

Punches:

1/2" Circle

3/4" Circle

1" Circle

1 1/4" Circle

Scallop Trim Border

Mini Milk Carton

We made 6 mini milk cartons at my last class (Valentine's Day themed) there were 3 designs and everyone made 2 of each.  This little guy is my favorite - they all turned out cute - but there is something about the little bee that just makes me smile. 

Project Recipe:

Paper:

Bashful Blue Card Stock

Real Red Card Stock

Night & Day Specialty

Ink:

Basic Black

Embellishments:

Gingham Ribbon (black)

Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (real red)

Punches:

Scallop Circle

1" Circle

1 1/4" Circle

Heart to Heart

Big Shot & Mini Carton Die