Lovely Romance for the Pals Paper Arts

Today I am sharing my card for The Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge (PPA170).  I love a good challenge, and this one was a doozy.  Three colors:  Midnight Muse, Crushed Curry and Early Espresso.  All three are rich and each is a Fall favorite.  What’s the challenge?  While Crushed Curry is gorgeous when paired with Midnight Muse and stunning with Early Espresso, the car tires screech and the record scratches when you realize the Midnight Muse and Early Espresso have to complement each other, as well.  Here’s my card:Lovely Romance, Stampin' Up!, Brian King, PPA170

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Tips, Tricks and Reminders

Today’s Tips, Tricks and Reminders are brought to you by the word “line.”

  • Line it up.  I knew I wanted to stamp three of these gorgeous medallions, so I trimmed a piece of Whisper White card stock to give me the exact size I wanted.  I put two tiny pencil marks at the top and bottom of the center of the card stock so that I could perfectly align the center image with my Stamp-a-majig.  The marks were simple to erase – just make sure your eraser is not too dry or too dirty to remove the light pencil mark (lesson learned the hard way).
  • Make a line.  I bordered the center piece of Early Espresso card stock with a piece of paper from the 2012-2013 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack, trimmed carefully so that just two little strips of chevrons peek out at each side.  It took a little trimming and retrimming so that the card stock would cover the remaining patterns in the paper, but it was worth the fuss.
  • Line it.  Before trying it out here, I would never have paired the tiny chevron print paper from the Designer Series Paper Stack with this elegant medallion.  I was desperate, but I’m glad I tried it.  I decided to repeat the pattern in the lining of the envelope using the Envelope Liners Framelits Dies.  I just cropped the paper, glued it into the envelope and folded the flap.  Done!  What an easy way to add an extra wow.Lovely Romance, Stampin' Up!, Brian King, PPA170

Stamp Sets:  Lovely Romance  Inks:  Midnight Muse  Papers:  Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, 2012-2014 In Color Deisgner Series Paper Stack  Accessories:  Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Brian

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28 Comments

  1. Wonder if you can say that a card is both handsome and beautiful ? I can see this masterpiece in all sorts of color combinations . You could also use it for various reasons or events . That means a set of 4 of these would be a nice gift for someone ( add the sentiments to be adhered by the recepient as to the event ) Such detail that would not be known if you hadn`t pointed it out to us …Maybe you could include a note in the envelope that they better not throw this card away …that you went above and beyond to make it and maybe once they have seen it to return it back to you !!!

  2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIA !
    A big hug to you !

  3. Love this color combination, I never play those sketch and color challenges. This card! Striking layout Brian! Your medallions are incredibly handsome in a row! Love the addition of your tiny chevron borders top and bottom..Thank You for your attention to detail I love to drink it in! {It’s Maria’s Birthday? Happy Birthday Maria!}

  4. Sheer elegance at its best! Love how the medallions make such a statement….crisp and clean – as always….the KING lives! hugs, xoxox

  5. How elegant indeed! This card is stunning as well as elegant! Love it, love it, love it! You never disappoint Brian. 🙂

  6. A very stately looking card! Fit for royalty. Very nice. Happy Birthday Maria.

  7. Laurie Burns Gachewicz

    Triple medallion, chevron lined, luciuosly layered awesomeness Brian!! I agree with everyone’s comments here- this card is stunning and elegant; handsome and beautiful all at the same time!!

  8. Wow, you have done it again Brian. This card is gorgeous and all the colors work in perfect harmony.

  9. This card is absolutely awesome! I share your love of the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Brian – without it my cards would be – well – all crooked! LOL I think this color combo, besides being majestic, is very appropriate for both male and female oriented cards. Fantastic job once again!

  10. nice job..those colors look great together..very regal….

  11. You had nothing to fear with this color combo…you knocked this one out of the park!

  12. This is soooo pretty! I love it!!

  13. Jaw dropping card, Brian. I was concerned when I read the color combination and was hesitant to scroll, but you really created a gorgeous piece here. (And now I know that Lovely Romance, which has been on my list, needs to come home to mama! Thanks!)

  14. Very nicely done my friend! I love the elegance of the card and the subtle use of the colors. 🙂

  15. There is always “those” stamp sets in a catalog that make me say ” I have no clue how I would ever use that set”, and this was one of them. I LOVE your card, My jaw actually DROPPED when I saw this card!! So. Stunning. love it love it love it!!

  16. Wow, this card’s a show stopper! So precise and elegant. Love it!

  17. This is quite a majestic card. I see what you mean about the Midnight Muse and Early Espresso, but you accomplished the goal of combining them perfectly. Plus, it’s a bonus in my opinion to have a card with no sentiment. It’s perfect for any occasion!

  18. Wow!!! Absolutely majestic!!! Such a gorgeous card…love it!!!

  19. I enjoyed this color combo. Beautiful card. Thanks a bunch. 🙂

  20. It’s beautiful Brian and makes a very grand statement!

  21. This is a very stunning card with such a great color combination. Thanks for sharing!
    Diane Guk

  22. This is your best, most striking card ever-fit for a king!! Hey, wait a minute, that’s YOU!

  23. Gorgeous card, Brian! Love the way you featured this stamp image!

  24. Love how you combined the elegant stamp with the clean lines! What a great take on this color combo!

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