Saturday, August 1, 2015

Addicted to CAS Challenge #69


Hi everyone ~
I'm back with the latest challenge details for Addicted to CAS. For this challenge, our hostess is Bhavana, and she has chosen the Code Word 'Banners'. We also have an amazing Guest Designer for the month of August ~ Linda Beeson, and she has created the most adorable card for this challenge! 

So, here is my first card:


I started by embossing the background with PTI Sunrise Impression Plate and die cut the banners with my Silhouette after water coloring with my Kuretake Gansai Tambi water colors. The sentiment is from Penny Black and the bows are from La Pareja Creativa. 

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A few weeks ago, I won the Time Out Challenge, and my prize was one of Deepti's newest stamp sets called Balloons and Banners - Dee's Artsy Impressions...Banners you say? Oh yes, so here is my second card:


I stamped one of the banners in rainbow order, and repeated it in reverse order. I divided the panel, stamped the sentiment, then added a few enamel dots...and that was it!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Scrappiness Designs, and they have generously offered a $5.00 voucher to their digi store for the winner!


We would love to have you join us for this challenge...deadline is Friday, August 14th, so there is plenty of time to submit your entries! Thanks so much for stopping by,









22 comments:

Hannelie said...

Wow Barb... that beautiful embossed background showcase your banner in a beautiful way!

I Card Everyone said...

Ahhhh the Silhouette... where for art thou? Just gorgeous, Barb!!! Love that impression plate!
=] Michele

Sarah G said...

This is so cool, Barb! Love the Aqua against the crisp white and fab embossed background :)

Kay Miller said...

Wow! That's so very pretty Barb! I love the embossed background! That really sets the banner off! I love the watercoloring on the die cuts too! Beautiful work my friend! Have a great weekend! ((Hugs))

Loll said...

Beautiful card Barb!! LOVE the embossed background panel ... really shines a light on your sweet banner! xx

Dawn T said...

so elegant Barb.

lostinpaper said...

Great cards Barb, loving the funky negative space and perfectly stamped banners on the celebrate card!

cm said...

Two stunning cards, Barb! The embossing/banner combination on the first is so pretty, while your showcase of your new banners is a 'winning' card in every way! Love the rainbow colours!
Hugs~c

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Simply fabulous and awesome Barb!
Love the embossed BG and it really sets the bunting off perfectly.
Super CAS and super duper gorgeous. Sarah x

Anita in France said...

The monochrome watercoloured banners are gorgeously crisp and fresh, Barb ... and oh my, those tiny rainbow banners against all that glorious white space ... sigh ... blissful! Anita :)

Cat Craig said...

Both cards are fab, though I do lean just a bit more towards the first one...that background embossing is just striking.

Joyce said...

These are both so fantastic. Love the texture, water coloring and die cuts of the first, and the rainbow and diagonal layout of the second. So much inspiration from you today....thanks.

Karen L K said...

Very nice cards! That embossing on the first card looks great with the banner over it.

Karen L K said...

Very nice cards! That embossing on the first card looks great with the banner over it.

Deepti said...

Awesomeeeeee cards! I love the water colored banner of your first card and for the obvious reasons, I am so drawn to the second card. the way you used the banners in rainbow make them look so pretty. Fabulous design ! Thank you sooooooooo much :)

Unknown said...

Your cards are FABOLOUS!! I'm in love with your first card, The embossing folder together with your beautiful colored banners looks fantastic!

Shona Chambers said...

Both of these are fantastic!! Just love that embossed background on your first card, really makes the banner etc pop. And your second card design is gorgeous with those colourful banners. Looks like your rocking that new stamp set!!

Rosemary said...

seriously fun set of cards, barb!! the embossed background on the first one is so cool!

Ksenija @Sweet Kobylkin said...

Barb, love both cards! Dry embossed white background works so well with watercoloured banners and the sentiment, the Sun rays point to both elements of the card. Enamel dots and fishtailed banners go perfectly together making your CAS card so wonderful!

Bhavana said...

Stunning cards Barb.. loved both your cards :)

Cathy said...

Gorgeous cards Barb, love the layout on the first one, the background looks fantastic, Cathy x

Jaydee said...

Well.... I love both cards, but your first one took my breath away. I love the debossed sun and that gorgeous pop of teal. Fabulous!
hugs
jaydee