tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79372984731106473232024-03-14T08:17:05.214-04:00Barb's Studio CreationsBarb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.comBlogger857125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-73109897737900342512022-09-17T13:00:00.066-04:002022-09-17T13:00:00.196-04:00CAS Christmas Card Challenge - Reminder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0Itz__dLynopqUYFpz9V4IJNbfH2IsroeNb3XI9ZPAvOGYMa4GR25VasnQD5QW5OuDJntoNPzzquk8Ok_C3rXoadWCNQJ4Pa1v9tMlbZPg4063D6tSqqf_Bhx6XYdfLwIwdiXKcfFTm8JZ2HObcdkxwgepx5mBJ2E8qC2J2zN0_ynvUu6Oj6XMMjyw/s250/September.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0Itz__dLynopqUYFpz9V4IJNbfH2IsroeNb3XI9ZPAvOGYMa4GR25VasnQD5QW5OuDJntoNPzzquk8Ok_C3rXoadWCNQJ4Pa1v9tMlbZPg4063D6tSqqf_Bhx6XYdfLwIwdiXKcfFTm8JZ2HObcdkxwgepx5mBJ2E8qC2J2zN0_ynvUu6Oj6XMMjyw/s1600/September.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Hello friends ~ Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the July <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/09/september-challenge-reminder.html" target="_blank">CAS Christmas Card Challenge</a>. Hideko is hosting this month and she has chosen ‘Sparkle and/or Shine’ for our prompt.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsN8Jfts4ppn0DtSzqfy3i6fUCrrX2PzkPoxg0j4bdo2Iv-p0sFDZ2GuB4gYgfFj_01I8vkBoJHE6696SGQ-8L3Y38Q10xdRTqTsmXhG6Xj1s-Wgy9PawcbgeNUAxPbKRVsFrxNFBNkMbZEr-wLIprONXKfgC4Ys3wLkZWZvYVSSknt-VhrIzw0Wqt9A/s3562/SEPT%20REMINDER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3562" data-original-width="3309" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsN8Jfts4ppn0DtSzqfy3i6fUCrrX2PzkPoxg0j4bdo2Iv-p0sFDZ2GuB4gYgfFj_01I8vkBoJHE6696SGQ-8L3Y38Q10xdRTqTsmXhG6Xj1s-Wgy9PawcbgeNUAxPbKRVsFrxNFBNkMbZEr-wLIprONXKfgC4Ys3wLkZWZvYVSSknt-VhrIzw0Wqt9A/w371-h400/SEPT%20REMINDER.jpg" width="371" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm such a fan of MFT's Stylish Snowflakes. For this card, I layered 2 different snowflakes with gold metallic cardstock and added a clear gem to the center. The sentiment was embossed with gold EP and finished with the Greetery's Nordic Frame. I also used gold metallic cardstock for the background.</div><div><br /></div><div>As always, my teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire everyone ~ Come on over to the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/09/september-challenge-reminder.html" target="_blank">Challenge Blog</a> to check them out, and play along with us, if you like! You have until the 24th to submit your card! I hope to see you there ~ </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6yWfKCu4UQLToIulmlxUc0W-dMTW35STpj8xNxragaZRcBlfru2ZU3HkrrnwvWvyxt0uGUpzZ1KAAurgunIgXBZ3l6Zw53ugW3U8i23UrLjI_Wp2XJKEU_G_ZpgmDPcMRNfsc6xnqEFb3GXlBT2H9ceT27UQl7cmTVCR9iMWZThc5ZxKDgHxiyX1hg/s250/Rules.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6yWfKCu4UQLToIulmlxUc0W-dMTW35STpj8xNxragaZRcBlfru2ZU3HkrrnwvWvyxt0uGUpzZ1KAAurgunIgXBZ3l6Zw53ugW3U8i23UrLjI_Wp2XJKEU_G_ZpgmDPcMRNfsc6xnqEFb3GXlBT2H9ceT27UQl7cmTVCR9iMWZThc5ZxKDgHxiyX1hg/s1600/Rules.png" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div>
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There are lots of really cute little trees, deer and ornaments in this set, so I'm sure I'll be using it again. I created the background with Distress inks and a white Gelly Roll pen, then spritzed Shimmer Spray to add sparkle to the sky. I also used Grout Grey cardstock for the card base for contrast.</div><div><br /></div><div>My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire everyone ~ Come on over to the<a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/08/august-challenge-reminder.html" target="_blank"> Challenge Blog</a><a href=" https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/august-challenge-reminder.lhtm" target="_blank"> </a>to check them out, and play along with us, if you like! 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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-50239323890481178772022-08-03T13:00:00.030-04:002022-08-03T13:00:00.222-04:00CAS Christmas Card Challenge<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjol4cfbP9fv_UjMfDzLxhTHuiDaDrRHbkuL0wDtdSeNKKVCOhEUyqCerMlupwJvc4hbl5TGcNbe4g2X7W6b1tWTc4pvGaymbtovKe9tCbTk_xNd1zghErNiD-tPExMJNFMjRcxsCaZRNGD0HJVdvTTkfXXEr1un6eJkNPQ_J-ZX4bUEN9wtzjdBZnIKg/s250/August.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjol4cfbP9fv_UjMfDzLxhTHuiDaDrRHbkuL0wDtdSeNKKVCOhEUyqCerMlupwJvc4hbl5TGcNbe4g2X7W6b1tWTc4pvGaymbtovKe9tCbTk_xNd1zghErNiD-tPExMJNFMjRcxsCaZRNGD0HJVdvTTkfXXEr1un6eJkNPQ_J-ZX4bUEN9wtzjdBZnIKg/s1600/August.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hi there, blog friends! It’s time for the August challenge at <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/august-challenge.html" target="_blank">CAS Christmas</a>. Our Hostess is the amazing Trina and she has chosen ‘Pine’ for our prompt. We have 2 Guest Designers this month ~ Elizabeth from<a href="https://papersweetness.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Paper Sweetness</a> and Lucie from <a href="https://luciegcards.com/" target="_blank">Lucie G Cards</a>.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlnN4a1Url-1cD0IIG09fRQiMOD4Pv6_agV9oovhH8G1B5aVRwZOUQcNUo_vYVC55cJ_1iPF8XJXCFhjhqSJF0zheMXdYf5UBqNu2wGEn6FoWhBoSMWgCKTu5x3tItQN5OaJ1eH6PIkqARJHgO8r2l2G8M2qCuFlxcWw0uluCZQT22wZ2lk14sZrZfw/s3618/NOEL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3618" data-original-width="3470" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlnN4a1Url-1cD0IIG09fRQiMOD4Pv6_agV9oovhH8G1B5aVRwZOUQcNUo_vYVC55cJ_1iPF8XJXCFhjhqSJF0zheMXdYf5UBqNu2wGEn6FoWhBoSMWgCKTu5x3tItQN5OaJ1eH6PIkqARJHgO8r2l2G8M2qCuFlxcWw0uluCZQT22wZ2lk14sZrZfw/w614-h640/NOEL.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I started by embossing a panel with Richard Garay's Pine Needles EF, then adding my NBUS sentiment from The Greetery. Lastly, I mounted the panel on a red card base and added a few red gems...quick and CAS! Here is a close-up of the embossed panel ~</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSPLPx97EnLBUkfOLLjiJ1w4TAk_D6Addcj_Yerq-1vDP1Lr-Tl_ZOV6X9brnhyx6eLJrLS4r-ZZRRLCdvQuSZcWgqwKC7Pe-Nbat97AS2Tra0MSqQ8n0ajA5rWG1QWFyusX_w24mP-C-zDlBBVDVe2p2H4Y7HzduuYhbHEtyATp__a6v3c7CVIngGA/s4848/IMG_0760.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3065" data-original-width="4848" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSPLPx97EnLBUkfOLLjiJ1w4TAk_D6Addcj_Yerq-1vDP1Lr-Tl_ZOV6X9brnhyx6eLJrLS4r-ZZRRLCdvQuSZcWgqwKC7Pe-Nbat97AS2Tra0MSqQ8n0ajA5rWG1QWFyusX_w24mP-C-zDlBBVDVe2p2H4Y7HzduuYhbHEtyATp__a6v3c7CVIngGA/w400-h253/IMG_0760.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We hope you’ll stop by the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/august-challenge.html " target="_blank">Challenge Blog</a> and check out all the beautiful Christmas cards by our DT and Guest Designers. The challenge ends on the 24th, so you have plenty of time to play along with us. It's a great way to add some beautiful cards to your Christmas card stash! I hope to see you there ~ </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8iZYciBIlreWOQb-urLO_xSUbYj__i4RQ829OZcGeb4nfblS4BVTmX79EZLmvFBTHko0ZpM2IdJJ217Is9n0r8fKTnFesufli17P8DaInnvKIgwkpCfIYd40dFclM3N3a7gDTtlISBOz1SRNHbDRdo5NZAyFmQPMQCLf-bFDfj3WJbLTjpPoRNPCUw/s250/Rules.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8iZYciBIlreWOQb-urLO_xSUbYj__i4RQ829OZcGeb4nfblS4BVTmX79EZLmvFBTHko0ZpM2IdJJ217Is9n0r8fKTnFesufli17P8DaInnvKIgwkpCfIYd40dFclM3N3a7gDTtlISBOz1SRNHbDRdo5NZAyFmQPMQCLf-bFDfj3WJbLTjpPoRNPCUw/s1600/Rules.png" width="250" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div>
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<div><b><i><u>Supplies:</u></i></b></div><div>Stamps: The Greetery - Opposites Attract</div><div>Dies: The Greetery - Opposites Attract</div><div>Misc: Richard Garay - Pine Needles Embossing Folder; Red Gems - Stash</div><div><br /></div>Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-7899949363435402612022-07-17T13:00:00.082-04:002022-07-17T13:00:00.239-04:00Reminder - July Challenge at CAS Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepd-f-TpeiVMLcjZKZn6rgy3iz8FvpgZpzRENSe-vW24QWJ1qT0vngLBDYKbPQg1j6v6aJhjJ97ylfcxGXUi9Mo3ReQ3M7dD1Vih2wxNkVWo1bqz9gZG0g7HAn8JKHsMJtSPO3ywmz_czvUXCuomh_t4tQDYE-NyYzoozyiBMX2v1DZdwKo37v29RJA/s250/July.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepd-f-TpeiVMLcjZKZn6rgy3iz8FvpgZpzRENSe-vW24QWJ1qT0vngLBDYKbPQg1j6v6aJhjJ97ylfcxGXUi9Mo3ReQ3M7dD1Vih2wxNkVWo1bqz9gZG0g7HAn8JKHsMJtSPO3ywmz_czvUXCuomh_t4tQDYE-NyYzoozyiBMX2v1DZdwKo37v29RJA/s1600/July.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hello friends ~ Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/july-challenge-reminder.html " target="_blank">July CAS Christmas Card Challenge</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I am hosting this month and I chose ‘Santa' for our prompt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-1cA35o0jbeYdyuCgmF0P28yhyVfQz0c9QJO-wBoPF4KiAnNjV3TvMrwFt3jVwYiWErMqAIvKGPR6dWPeCi9Ukli87vWhmEVyvcV3bm7VGq0DoS6d7jViU1cCGgj0Tm8BAEvHd5vJl7rVdRu4PUiPsCk3lVWk6sbsIx_PbkGB9rClxY-8qK7HW2cKg/s3638/JULY%20REMINDER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3626" data-original-width="3638" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-1cA35o0jbeYdyuCgmF0P28yhyVfQz0c9QJO-wBoPF4KiAnNjV3TvMrwFt3jVwYiWErMqAIvKGPR6dWPeCi9Ukli87vWhmEVyvcV3bm7VGq0DoS6d7jViU1cCGgj0Tm8BAEvHd5vJl7rVdRu4PUiPsCk3lVWk6sbsIx_PbkGB9rClxY-8qK7HW2cKg/w400-h399/JULY%20REMINDER.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love my silhouette stamps and this Santa and reindeer seemed perfect for the prompt. Instead of a snowy night sky, I chose to add a few white clouds and a simple sentiment. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As always, my teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire everyone ~ Come on over to the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/july-challenge-reminder.html" target="_blank">Challenge Blog</a> to check them out, and play along with us, if you like! You have until the 24th to submit your card! I hope to see you there ~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBbRNjtAJ27mNMFmJMmvz5He_SDcqc0HymeIbguhPzUFhMNkfjNFUe3KJ85fvVy5fICqZzj1WQt91RvqM_mzVzstx6PhpNMoE8lO4MGBqbdqHyfyVRurtRpQQzyJ6xo1uMO3Jft95hWgXQP9dLThDpX3GaBrAK7jl8w9h_6olpuHio-zyIN1-g-SsHA/s250/Rules.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBbRNjtAJ27mNMFmJMmvz5He_SDcqc0HymeIbguhPzUFhMNkfjNFUe3KJ85fvVy5fICqZzj1WQt91RvqM_mzVzstx6PhpNMoE8lO4MGBqbdqHyfyVRurtRpQQzyJ6xo1uMO3Jft95hWgXQP9dLThDpX3GaBrAK7jl8w9h_6olpuHio-zyIN1-g-SsHA/s1600/Rules.png" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-63009751552594271082022-07-03T13:00:00.116-04:002022-07-03T13:00:00.213-04:00The Man, The Myth, The Legend<div style="text-align: center;">Hi there ~</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my first DT card after several months, and I'm excited to also be hosting the July challenge at <a href=" https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/july-challenge.html" target="_blank">CAS Christmas </a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQXPDyEGO7uB12EWkfbV7VomVfam-5Yux5iCgYtS8Ql_CYTFOf0PPXKTnTV-mSljqF3I6yJrhQ2Zya4RGHP6BAXo84y6yJk6DbF7dUONj5DMTdxU_RnMrUxLFEjODJivSa0OPSDnNZKsxYrZnJLdgMHLQbtLCEFmxGa-_noFKdsP7CslnnawfIMTF8A/s250/July.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQXPDyEGO7uB12EWkfbV7VomVfam-5Yux5iCgYtS8Ql_CYTFOf0PPXKTnTV-mSljqF3I6yJrhQ2Zya4RGHP6BAXo84y6yJk6DbF7dUONj5DMTdxU_RnMrUxLFEjODJivSa0OPSDnNZKsxYrZnJLdgMHLQbtLCEFmxGa-_noFKdsP7CslnnawfIMTF8A/s1600/July.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /> I'm sure you expected to see the man himself, but I decided to add a twist and I used his name and hat for my focal point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dphse7jMjIa1CGiWE-8HUq86vWsZ9ZDzH2JFoPHBhRcMNePv5Rt401P49q2R4Xzw0cR0l-nU7Y5yb7PzsbKjIAr64gHXjbvEEXVW8TwnzVfWu-ji_swrOgB3fnk0Tte3WUeIlZCtu4l9IlUKiGV9usSYnqwn2-f_5sBYGYUn0EXeKfmE3gikSSnkGQ/s4805/JULY%20LAUNCH%20SANTA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3862" data-original-width="4805" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dphse7jMjIa1CGiWE-8HUq86vWsZ9ZDzH2JFoPHBhRcMNePv5Rt401P49q2R4Xzw0cR0l-nU7Y5yb7PzsbKjIAr64gHXjbvEEXVW8TwnzVfWu-ji_swrOgB3fnk0Tte3WUeIlZCtu4l9IlUKiGV9usSYnqwn2-f_5sBYGYUn0EXeKfmE3gikSSnkGQ/w400-h321/JULY%20LAUNCH%20SANTA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> The alphas are from Altenew. I stacked them x3 with cardstock, then topped them with patterned paper. The puny sentiment is from SSS and I think the hat is Impression Obsession, but I'm not sure. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We hope you’ll stop by the<a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/july-challenge.html" target="_blank"> Challenge Blog</a> and check out all the beautiful Christmas cards by our DT... The challenge ends on the 24th, so you have plenty of time to play along with us...It’s a great way to add some beautiful cards to your Christmas card stash! I hope to see you there ~ </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieevVy7F4iO3Xjn8DJ7Jn9-JPW2yUK7DofWxULsb58MX_JBbRLnj95XpA7Ftcd8CiOLQmLYOous0tA6Bc-kPsmfk68_ajAjS8l7GInqXITdT_lqUyIZvw-KvXqL4qrlN1wGbojUsycYRfxH7BmxjQTB48i_d42Aq8d3jR-yqTSJJvqXqRk8u_6LolSuw/s250/Rules.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieevVy7F4iO3Xjn8DJ7Jn9-JPW2yUK7DofWxULsb58MX_JBbRLnj95XpA7Ftcd8CiOLQmLYOous0tA6Bc-kPsmfk68_ajAjS8l7GInqXITdT_lqUyIZvw-KvXqL4qrlN1wGbojUsycYRfxH7BmxjQTB48i_d42Aq8d3jR-yqTSJJvqXqRk8u_6LolSuw/s1600/Rules.png" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Thanks so much for stopping by,</div>
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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-13943017071270704162022-02-03T13:00:00.004-05:002022-02-03T19:39:50.447-05:00CAS Christmas Card Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5TS1LoMeJOfq6KQd9PHqy0CXvMxSrwGsGRyhfP-Q4grZ1q-YMQkToKe78quWMUa_czUePsuKM5XuWRoF0hy1qSrWZ7I8-0e0WveQUF6AbtPvDSCFy2Q9HZWa-j82Hs6I1x9q4xDxD1jFHsQno76m3HlHTOEoXSbCSB_2qlcg6VErYDTYdhGMhrd6dLg=s250" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5TS1LoMeJOfq6KQd9PHqy0CXvMxSrwGsGRyhfP-Q4grZ1q-YMQkToKe78quWMUa_czUePsuKM5XuWRoF0hy1qSrWZ7I8-0e0WveQUF6AbtPvDSCFy2Q9HZWa-j82Hs6I1x9q4xDxD1jFHsQno76m3HlHTOEoXSbCSB_2qlcg6VErYDTYdhGMhrd6dLg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi there, blog friends! It’s time for the February challenge at <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">CAS Christmas</a>. Our Hostess is Christine and she has chosen <i>‘Winter Scene’</i> for our prompt. Our Guest Designer is <a href="https://www.izzyscrap.com/" target="_blank">Izzy Scrap</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUvP87G1MZz0aLa8E_Vn5xSStlKw2LbLQY-_cl0Dq-nz3zk1I2IBtJ17RFY1IJ1A1BROt0xv8-XeK_5P5IcTfRa_mRQH7BQqsLziDfR1gky_DWndbi0AdLZPmAH1qXPXJmdXwF5FpwLfZy6g7zkf0rG4CZiMPv1Y4Q-KninfjtVq2b3SCU64wun1RLTw=s4166" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3497" data-original-width="4166" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUvP87G1MZz0aLa8E_Vn5xSStlKw2LbLQY-_cl0Dq-nz3zk1I2IBtJ17RFY1IJ1A1BROt0xv8-XeK_5P5IcTfRa_mRQH7BQqsLziDfR1gky_DWndbi0AdLZPmAH1qXPXJmdXwF5FpwLfZy6g7zkf0rG4CZiMPv1Y4Q-KninfjtVq2b3SCU64wun1RLTw=w640-h538" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a fun die set that was a freebie from SSS during December. I started this 5x7 card by blending Distress Oxide Inks for the background, then I placed white glitter cardstock behind the stars and spritzed the panel with sheer shimmer spray. I used black metallic cardstock for Santa and his reindeer and added snow with a white marker. Lastly, I used Navy ink for the sentiment, and this card was complete! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We hope you’ll stop by the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">Challenge Blog</a> and check out all the beautiful Christmas cards by our DT and Guest Designer...The challenge ends on the 24th, so you have plenty of time to play along with us...It’s a great way to add some beautiful cards to your Christmas card stash! 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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-91132962726788729232022-01-22T03:00:00.006-05:002022-01-22T03:00:00.228-05:00Addicted to CAS Card Challenge<div style="text-align: center;"><div>Hello crafty friends! Today starts a new challenge at <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS</a> ~ Vicki is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Triangles’. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6A7MP5phBrqzxzd1iBZwzYxiMcPSvQy8hT9w-17hi3A_JI_MFe2JK3W3XI7k5i_y2lHFkKCtv3nWAkL9hRTeO__HL_muQ8RTc7K1UWr2hFu04BHqFR6rHIfwQklGsgvD-GGU9fPo55y0TN8vrnhvSOeZ0Sue0In9r9cnaHpTxCD7wv_ZHpgOEYa6LTA=s2859" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2374" data-original-width="2859" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6A7MP5phBrqzxzd1iBZwzYxiMcPSvQy8hT9w-17hi3A_JI_MFe2JK3W3XI7k5i_y2lHFkKCtv3nWAkL9hRTeO__HL_muQ8RTc7K1UWr2hFu04BHqFR6rHIfwQklGsgvD-GGU9fPo55y0TN8vrnhvSOeZ0Sue0In9r9cnaHpTxCD7wv_ZHpgOEYa6LTA=w400-h333" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I used a trio of MFT triangle dies that were still connected (thank heaven), then stamped the Bitty Bears. I haven't used my Copic markers in a long time, so I had fun coloring...a sweet sentiment and a crimped border, and that was it ~</div><div><br /></div><div>We would love to see how the code word ‘Triangles’ inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team, and play along with us, come on over and check out the <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATCAS Blog</a> ~</div></div><div><br /></div><br />
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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-11468272740247670552022-01-17T13:00:00.000-05:002022-01-17T13:00:00.236-05:00CAS Christmas Card Challenge - Reminder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLmn6CsllDbl7oGVVDT8BBVKljSZgg3l6BsZztyrdG_wj6C_6EWDIypLtsTvTVL6rzbZ_rNTuIb2Bd1_Fze-qtLOJ-oKzaAHbickGs0rrozAgRSPEqhuPmljHxEs7ZVGN-ySaKeYR9JB-8OQab_YHEt6ceviy_JH3wnmx3EVsKFegcW59d0PMuJ2yI4Q=s250" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLmn6CsllDbl7oGVVDT8BBVKljSZgg3l6BsZztyrdG_wj6C_6EWDIypLtsTvTVL6rzbZ_rNTuIb2Bd1_Fze-qtLOJ-oKzaAHbickGs0rrozAgRSPEqhuPmljHxEs7ZVGN-ySaKeYR9JB-8OQab_YHEt6ceviy_JH3wnmx3EVsKFegcW59d0PMuJ2yI4Q" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hello friends ~ Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/january-challenge-reminder.html" target="_blank">January CAS Christmas Card Challenge</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Julia is hosting this month and she has chosen <i>‘Silver & Gold’</i> for our prompt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdZLalF1EfQanUEk0Wu2nUw37mdd1Z2482KT_mDaZDaBOIWoWyTeJqhDzadPhdLcgf1syrjrm7wOnDVeInIrEZNKlR1Pg67wpvNO8NZF5KQJg0vODv8gcNaj05p_DJf_VwTLSPAc1DB97H3KCyqGPUdDH52IBFkTzLQC6jWbsGAiou9XHw2t0pbIMULw=s3144" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3144" data-original-width="2896" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdZLalF1EfQanUEk0Wu2nUw37mdd1Z2482KT_mDaZDaBOIWoWyTeJqhDzadPhdLcgf1syrjrm7wOnDVeInIrEZNKlR1Pg67wpvNO8NZF5KQJg0vODv8gcNaj05p_DJf_VwTLSPAc1DB97H3KCyqGPUdDH52IBFkTzLQC6jWbsGAiou9XHw2t0pbIMULw=w369-h400" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the first time I'm using this nativity die, and I was so happy that it cuts in 2 pieces so I could use silver and gold cardstock to show it off. I also heat embossed the sentiment in gold, placed gold cardstock behind the lace border, and added a few silver gems.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire everyone ~ Come on over to the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/january-challenge-reminder.html" target="_blank">challenge blog</a> to check them out, and play along with us, if you like! You have until the 24th to submit your card! I hope to see you there ~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt4cj2BM5wV83R4kI4TBHBoFxlUWPCu94l6csdR3CMRNZvoK_JTIlLFAnq4pzXIuIaBfmUM9-Ew4FJNSKt5JW-F2w2oQYMeaR8Y3hJjbCV0uc7siGn4wWFwljgROahLQrIY2wnux4oXHc2ITpPhCqlhlGNqB3F6xdJgwdtFkHzg2rTCMk3eSdwP1_Jyw=s250" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt4cj2BM5wV83R4kI4TBHBoFxlUWPCu94l6csdR3CMRNZvoK_JTIlLFAnq4pzXIuIaBfmUM9-Ew4FJNSKt5JW-F2w2oQYMeaR8Y3hJjbCV0uc7siGn4wWFwljgROahLQrIY2wnux4oXHc2ITpPhCqlhlGNqB3F6xdJgwdtFkHzg2rTCMk3eSdwP1_Jyw" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-86935495637492136062022-01-03T13:00:00.059-05:002022-01-03T13:00:00.229-05:00Sending Warm Blessings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHFiRYP0rkEine1AgzGBMR_P3N5CPE5y-wRuH1mRrXCzn_VWz3V-BjA2drGhTzhX1ZHeKie9okrsU2ceovpxxzMs6B-IqydkInsPGSvSWjydaRZvRWdpreiL2okVlabXacbmDDna4H5PeQ_05ayseSpf1Br4VrJsD_FagtB5BCf9gWbTxtGCdHFqq8_g=s250" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHFiRYP0rkEine1AgzGBMR_P3N5CPE5y-wRuH1mRrXCzn_VWz3V-BjA2drGhTzhX1ZHeKie9okrsU2ceovpxxzMs6B-IqydkInsPGSvSWjydaRZvRWdpreiL2okVlabXacbmDDna4H5PeQ_05ayseSpf1Br4VrJsD_FagtB5BCf9gWbTxtGCdHFqq8_g" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi there, blog friends ~ Welcome back! I hope you all had a nice holiday with family and friends, and that 2022 is filled with good times and good health!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It’s time for the January challenge at <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/january-2022-challenge.html" target="_blank">CAS Christmas</a>. Our Hostess is Julia and she has chosen ‘Silver & Gold’ for our prompt. Our Guest Designer is <a href="https://mypapertales.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidvzEnMXJal9l4Bt9W6aExySBlE7oK02Fng3MrhowqPcUrzzAaOo3XzYZRbXApIp3VnuAXmjXZZWD7pCPGNeHeku1PuNk2RsT3vHC3tpT2O7EVe0diOG1eGxR5Egp_J7XNv_ss1Z6pu7ahtXfjmy2Nr8V8YtGIYN6Eycg4N86l4M_2-T-kQ5IcUQmVzg=s3274" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3274" data-original-width="2738" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidvzEnMXJal9l4Bt9W6aExySBlE7oK02Fng3MrhowqPcUrzzAaOo3XzYZRbXApIp3VnuAXmjXZZWD7pCPGNeHeku1PuNk2RsT3vHC3tpT2O7EVe0diOG1eGxR5Egp_J7XNv_ss1Z6pu7ahtXfjmy2Nr8V8YtGIYN6Eycg4N86l4M_2-T-kQ5IcUQmVzg=w536-h640" width="536" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I started by die-cutting the wreath twice in each color then stacked them beginning with gold and ending with silver. The berries were cut with red foil cardstock for a pop of color and I used gold EP for the greeting...that was it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We hope you’ll stop by the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/january-2022-challenge.html" target="_blank">Challenge Blog</a> and check out all the beautiful Christmas cards by our DT and Guest Designer...The challenge ends on the 24th, so you have plenty of time to play along with us. It’s a great way to add some beautiful cards to your Christmas card stash! I hope to see you there ~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVjTHscJC7bWI_aYHhHoJPTBWNickq0DJcMP46iGCg-8309iQOg2xJP_NCQMq5duHnOdHruqL47ZKW2GZlO86PjnJ0VayTpiSYkmufDn7kzJhA8uanbLj6lru2VtvvNJ0rx0u4A-VNEa-j0jiNJphjnrX04yxrG5-sN4IuIvkiH8woznDZY6XhGDnznQ=s250" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVjTHscJC7bWI_aYHhHoJPTBWNickq0DJcMP46iGCg-8309iQOg2xJP_NCQMq5duHnOdHruqL47ZKW2GZlO86PjnJ0VayTpiSYkmufDn7kzJhA8uanbLj6lru2VtvvNJ0rx0u4A-VNEa-j0jiNJphjnrX04yxrG5-sN4IuIvkiH8woznDZY6XhGDnznQ" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div>
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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-74857971187746246312021-11-15T13:00:00.019-05:002021-11-15T21:13:43.418-05:00Christmas Critters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCXDofqUN1N36CQH2iNYhgI_UDo9yWil11AZkD6Sq-yniow9cguIjvoXfV_jlXdLod5Nwdx8YGsHX_k6jPdkEsBlL4vjHnHXBW_d4KQRbQet_muy754QjPpCd7K6R2-IS59KdxoVVy-jm/s250/November+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCXDofqUN1N36CQH2iNYhgI_UDo9yWil11AZkD6Sq-yniow9cguIjvoXfV_jlXdLod5Nwdx8YGsHX_k6jPdkEsBlL4vjHnHXBW_d4KQRbQet_muy754QjPpCd7K6R2-IS59KdxoVVy-jm/w200-h160/November+2021.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi there, crafty friends ~ Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/cas-christmas-november-reminder.html" target="_blank">November CAS Christmas Card Challenge</a>. I’m hosting this month and I chose ‘Christmas Critters’ for our prompt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfn7jiYLnKEIyQrtYOwpFeNpr8qYtAiMW4_ClbyoGYqJcsH4wmeoBVtnOOwJctDDUZxCZC8VeFsLqx3sx4VmMBf18imYpiPSwaka-95-AdY5frO1rua9W65jZhvEQ-wRzf3f5rW8rKYwkq/s2048/NOVEMBER+REMINDER+-+CRITTERS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1723" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfn7jiYLnKEIyQrtYOwpFeNpr8qYtAiMW4_ClbyoGYqJcsH4wmeoBVtnOOwJctDDUZxCZC8VeFsLqx3sx4VmMBf18imYpiPSwaka-95-AdY5frO1rua9W65jZhvEQ-wRzf3f5rW8rKYwkq/w336-h400/NOVEMBER+REMINDER+-+CRITTERS.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I thought it would be fun to use this new penguin set from MFT for my critter and create a monochromatic color palette with pink accents and a pale pink sky. I used a white gel pen for the snow and Flower Soft and a little pom-pom for the hat. I have a few young teens on my holiday list, and I think this card will work well for one of them. 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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-691080994185998852021-11-03T13:00:00.029-04:002021-11-03T13:00:00.230-04:00November CAS Christmas Card Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNy5Ia2SUL-wfnNt6YBc7frF8CY2EF1U3_qRC_wjaMfFmqkSzpqHak09D2LJCtinigUYQZsHxkIK00h_v4fTTSR_9HHKsuQcoTW40e3hLMW-QstCrEm6byiNQHFozR13QCzzNni3NGemL/s250/November+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNy5Ia2SUL-wfnNt6YBc7frF8CY2EF1U3_qRC_wjaMfFmqkSzpqHak09D2LJCtinigUYQZsHxkIK00h_v4fTTSR_9HHKsuQcoTW40e3hLMW-QstCrEm6byiNQHFozR13QCzzNni3NGemL/s16000/November+2021.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi there, blog friends! It’s time for the November challenge at <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/cas-christmas-november-challenge.html" target="_blank">CAS Christmas</a>. Our Hostess is yours truly and I have chosen ‘Christmas Critters’ for our prompt. Our Guest Designer is <a href="http://lescrapdevava.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxmsAKPeTKqbBMmPdDcx4I_eVUMGFJdRqB7ZuTk78958cLfRr2EwzkVwO_9N8RSXFSs67wbYYmLENYCCyFxsOYF6YdO0vKx7vUMZiQTT9b5nzTy6H4gZu1gXBLUj-k88GyApw74URnjju/s2048/NOVEMBER+LAUNCH+-+CRITTERS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1682" data-original-width="2048" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxmsAKPeTKqbBMmPdDcx4I_eVUMGFJdRqB7ZuTk78958cLfRr2EwzkVwO_9N8RSXFSs67wbYYmLENYCCyFxsOYF6YdO0vKx7vUMZiQTT9b5nzTy6H4gZu1gXBLUj-k88GyApw74URnjju/w400-h329/NOVEMBER+LAUNCH+-+CRITTERS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love featuring critters on my Christmas cards and this little pup is one of my all-time faves! I stenciled the brick background and colored the pup and his stocking with Copic markers. I added a pom-pom to his Santa hat and used the crimped border to frame the design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We hope you’ll stop by the <a href="https://caschristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/cas-christmas-november-challenge.html" target="_blank">Challenge Blog</a> and check out all the beautiful Christmas cards by our DT and Guest Designer...The challenge ends on the 24th, so you have plenty of time to play along with us...It’s a great way to add some beautiful cards to your Christmas card stash...and Christmas will be here very soon! I hope to see you there ~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAk6S_cdSD-EVaIfPbU6gcO2uzJrukMDu1TNtKU-ilsLs1W5ba_LBW0AEHl5Vzo0Rn3hH602-cCAmO0LY7YjD0Eu37TlMjh2-1uABF66lIJnqEO7GMVgSEmcHU4lE3Mbykdi28_Ur3Lk_Y/s250/Rules+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAk6S_cdSD-EVaIfPbU6gcO2uzJrukMDu1TNtKU-ilsLs1W5ba_LBW0AEHl5Vzo0Rn3hH602-cCAmO0LY7YjD0Eu37TlMjh2-1uABF66lIJnqEO7GMVgSEmcHU4lE3Mbykdi28_Ur3Lk_Y/s0/Rules+%25281%2529.png" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div>
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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-51402843958262212772021-10-23T03:00:00.017-04:002021-10-23T03:00:00.291-04:00Addicted to CAS Card Challenge - Purple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxj-_T1Fyv4lQtI4uS3avtFYN9XYAtKil-0W-ySX1y69U7ER54Sn6DYtN45EXZy6PYxUxEKse1s3NZ-jYhCN112niX4fxplEhkoSV_HG-EvcJFqMQZYn0ZUYW7fgRcNXm-_siFrMdXtkyU/s320/%2523209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxj-_T1Fyv4lQtI4uS3avtFYN9XYAtKil-0W-ySX1y69U7ER54Sn6DYtN45EXZy6PYxUxEKse1s3NZ-jYhCN112niX4fxplEhkoSV_HG-EvcJFqMQZYn0ZUYW7fgRcNXm-_siFrMdXtkyU/w200-h200/%2523209.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Hello crafty friends! Today starts a new challenge at <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS</a> ~ Ceal is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Purple’. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJBSgZWNYh0xkskGkZY9VI2C0epUSCfR3Eb_sn7AD-4KGmEqDU317CdYNUJiERhQ-HXD-W5Ua7d0tI5wYphyA6GkyOGFc0wtjANVqcOe_TyTPbFg_OMemzxm4JL4PkC5SC1m0vM-mUhwi/s2048/ATCAS+PURPLE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="2048" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJBSgZWNYh0xkskGkZY9VI2C0epUSCfR3Eb_sn7AD-4KGmEqDU317CdYNUJiERhQ-HXD-W5Ua7d0tI5wYphyA6GkyOGFc0wtjANVqcOe_TyTPbFg_OMemzxm4JL4PkC5SC1m0vM-mUhwi/w400-h295/ATCAS+PURPLE.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>There's nothing like the lovely color purple to inspire me to grab some of my much loved Altenew floral stamps and Copic markers. I stamped these sweet little blooms at opposing angles, colored them, and die-cut the word 'celebrate' (x4) using the "Eclipse sentiment technique" aka "Camouflage die-cut technique" to add dimension to my design. A few crystal gems and this card was done and dusted :)</div><div><br /></div><div>We would love to see how the code word ‘Purple’ inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team, and play along with us, come on over and check out the <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATCAS Blog</a> ~</div></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<div><b><i><u>Supplies:</u></i></b></div><div>Dies: Poppystamps - Santa/Chimney; MFT - Rectangle Peek-a-Boo Window; Waffle Flower - Cutaway Alphas</div><div>Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Stamper's Select White; Altenew - Dark Gray; MFT - Stone Gray, Cherry Red </div><div>Misc: The Greetery - Alpha Alignment Guide; Tim Holtz - Woodgrain embossing folder</div>
<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-52083284602429846802021-09-25T03:00:00.010-04:002021-09-25T05:40:51.204-04:00Hey There, Pumpkin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1FxuP4Z9zL8H2a-gqIvJQKg3Ouq_u9YTvIcZ4ASNqmD13wrCLveuoLSKHPqYVPiBdL6yM-Ep7Wrdvf5S03QVmmVeY85lNV9dKliAvifQ6syXxogooU3eob5LXGbS0ddZO4sYkRzvTzDH/s320/%2523207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1FxuP4Z9zL8H2a-gqIvJQKg3Ouq_u9YTvIcZ4ASNqmD13wrCLveuoLSKHPqYVPiBdL6yM-Ep7Wrdvf5S03QVmmVeY85lNV9dKliAvifQ6syXxogooU3eob5LXGbS0ddZO4sYkRzvTzDH/w200-h200/%2523207.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hello crafty friends! Today starts a new challenge at <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/ " target="_blank">Addicted to CAS</a> ~ Fran is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word <i>‘Autumn’</i>. Our Guest Designer is <a href="Delicate leaves" target="_blank">Valerie</a> ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOaNRucBwJNG3qS0Gq_KkYZPmqFuSKWbEEiUnALAr8qvw4S82ihiFgqcFjFY2W_5Uh-pXV5TsQB-P0Ve0wHWvPtzAYp2kGZnNOEsXlUJtdpiSnwjT0i6GXsOXP9Z-DicHv8f7dSQfdU6_/s2048/ATCAS+-+AUTUMN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1912" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOaNRucBwJNG3qS0Gq_KkYZPmqFuSKWbEEiUnALAr8qvw4S82ihiFgqcFjFY2W_5Uh-pXV5TsQB-P0Ve0wHWvPtzAYp2kGZnNOEsXlUJtdpiSnwjT0i6GXsOXP9Z-DicHv8f7dSQfdU6_/w374-h400/ATCAS+-+AUTUMN.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For this 5x7" card, I started by using the MFT Rectangle Mask Stencil and the Fall Friends stamp set. I colored the images with Copic markers, created the polka dots with my Uniball Signo pen, and the grass with MFT Oval Shadows die. My intention was to create a one-layer card, but I smudged the sentiment and didn't want to start over...will I ever learn to stamp it first? Also, the pumpkin looks very dark on my screen...not so in person...sorry about that ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We would love to see how the code word <i>‘Autumn’ </i>inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team and play along with us, come on over and check out the <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/ " target="_blank">ATCAS Blog </a>~</div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<br />Barb Ghighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298473110647323.post-50525548405948233572021-09-11T03:00:00.021-04:002021-09-12T02:20:02.178-04:00Hello, Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2P3OPV6xDGNbuOcFCokYiVfi6nLopvj53MNOMuX3gOgj1xP2L7wouEAnlvCZs9YX8ag5WkChOlFSKte9c39gvzPU-CXK6vDX6WFE3HZxRJwSZrg9mCILsBPjju6bwH75JRZnwBMuaW5w/s320/%2523206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2P3OPV6xDGNbuOcFCokYiVfi6nLopvj53MNOMuX3gOgj1xP2L7wouEAnlvCZs9YX8ag5WkChOlFSKte9c39gvzPU-CXK6vDX6WFE3HZxRJwSZrg9mCILsBPjju6bwH75JRZnwBMuaW5w/s0/%2523206.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hi there, blog friends ~ Today starts a new challenge at <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS </a> ~ Vicky H. is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word <i>‘Leaf’</i>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8G88QGcWy7ZaSunFMw47wQ0bwpgTizIZ3aPHiAK3v4PSRJUTIhOdW83u9BHLVeZykUvUauYr1vsrfyjw_sscvnNIOtiUN-76cq1MetAmr-acRFhRGI3ri3r4KMscPZHfDhzeoZbmHefmm/s2048/ATCAS+-+LEAF+FINAL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1759" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8G88QGcWy7ZaSunFMw47wQ0bwpgTizIZ3aPHiAK3v4PSRJUTIhOdW83u9BHLVeZykUvUauYr1vsrfyjw_sscvnNIOtiUN-76cq1MetAmr-acRFhRGI3ri3r4KMscPZHfDhzeoZbmHefmm/w550-h640/ATCAS+-+LEAF+FINAL.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I finally broke down and bought these beautiful leaf dies from Altenew. I used Silver Sparkle cardstock for alcohol inks for the large detailed leaf and Yupo paper for the others. I used Antique Silver embossing powder for the sentiment and a Wonky Stitched die for this front panel. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We would love to see how the code word <i>‘Leaf’</i> inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team and play along with us, come on over and check out the <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATCAS Blog</a> ~ </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<div><b><i><u>Supplies:</u></i></b></div><div>Stamps: MFT - Autumn Blessings</div><div>Dies: Altenew - Leaf Mix Die Set; MFT - Wonky Stitched Rectangles; Bow (stash)</div><div>Misc: Ranger - Alcohol Inks, <span style="text-align: center;">Silver Sparkle cardstock, Yupo Paper; DCWV - Silver Metallic cardstock; Altenew - Antique Silver embossing powder</span></div>
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