Sunday, July 17, 2016

CAS Mix Up, CASology, Kathy's 30 Day Color Challenge, Muse, SSS Flickr Group

Hi everyone,
I've been creating lots of cards in the last few days, so I am adding a few of them to some current challenges ~ My first card is for CASology #206 for the Cue Card ‘Art’ :






I created this card yesterday, but with overcast skies, I had to wait to photograph it...then, a few hours ago, I noticed that my blog friend, Karren J. posted her card, which is very similar...I sure hope she doesn't mind that I'm submitting this card :)
I used a splatter stencil from Stamplorations, added the brush from WPlus9, and a sentiment from PTI.


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My next card is for three challenges - July CAS Mix Up - For the theme, Stamping, Markers, Your Choice (Die Cuts), Simon Says Stamp Flickr Challenge #49 'Come Color With Us', and Kathy’s 30 Day Color Challenge




And, here is my card:




I had a lot of fun making this card...I used stamps and dies from the 'You're So Sweet' set, and colored them with Zig markers. I added Glossy Accents to the cherries, watermelon and strawberry, and clear WOS to the apple and pear. I love the font on this sentiment, too!


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My last card is for the current Muse Card Challenge #174 - Tracey McNeely is our Muse this week, and I just love her card:



Here is my take on Tracey's card:



I finally bought this die set, so when it came in the mail this week, I couldn't wait to play...I die cut the animals with Soft Stone cardstock, and added Gravel Gray, patterned paper and Copic markers for contrast and detail. I used SSS Sea Glass ink for the background, and added a tiny butterfly for a pop of color. And, that was it for me!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you are all having a great weekend ~









32 comments:

Greta said...

Great cards, Barb--you're amazing! I especially love the last card--great idea to cut the animals from gray!

lostinpaper said...

ALL so fabulous Barb, love the CASimpleness of the art card and those sweet little jungle critters are on my 'need' list for sure (and now, even more so).

Karen M said...

All your cards look amazing Barb and I love them all xx

Dawn T said...

You have been busy Barb. All of these cards are fabulous.

I Card Everyone said...

I don't know which one I LOve most, Barb!!! Your water-coloring is just so perfect, and fruit is gorgeous and juicy! OH do I want that MFT set!@! That's it, I'm coming over to play!!! [a girl needs to have dreams!] Fabulous cards, my friend!
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Unknown said...

I know I've said this before, Bar, but I love visiting your blog! Each of these cards are adorable! I LOVE that rainbow coloured ink splatter, the little elephant with his striped ear is so cute, and the fruity card does look extremely juicy with its glossy accents and WOS! Thank you so much for joining us at CASology this week and thank you also for all your extremely kind and supportive comments!

Loll said...

Three amazing designs, my friend! LOVE your art card ... very creative and fun. And those fruits ... they look so yummy. Love the fresh bright colours of summer. And your critters are adorable. Great take on Tracy's card. Always inspired when I drop by for a visit. :) And thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx

Tracey McNeely said...

Barb I have spent a long time going through you post! I think you have created 3 fantastic designs! I have never seen that Stamplorations stencil before, fantastic the way your coloured with used it for CASology! Second card again I have never seen that SSS fruit set before and headed over to find out that is was on sale cheap and out of stock! :( Ha ha Finally this is the first card that has even made me take a second look at the Jungle Friends Die-namics that is now on my wish list. A fabulous scene inspired by my Muse. Thank you so much for sharing with us at CASology and Muse this week!

Betty said...

three wonderful cards,Barb - love the "art" one and the striped ears on the grey elephant is such a gret touch!

Cat Craig said...

Barb your art card is fabulous...I love the ink puddle. Your fruits are so sweet and cute and the color is fantastic. Your Muse card is just awesome, love it .

Ardyth said...

Love your safari-take on the Muse and your perfectly CAS art card! So glad you joined us at Muse and CASology this week!

Judy1223 said...

Barb, another three-card- home run post! Amazing cards, all of them! I really love your CASology card...I've never seen that splatter stencil and I really love the colors you combined! Thanks for playing along at CASology again this week! ;)

Bonnie said...

I love all three of these cards, Barb! Such a fun variety! Your fruit is so beautifully colored and I love the variations of shine! Love your artsy card and the sweet animal cards too! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

Joyce said...

These three cards are all so wonderful. I really love how you created that splotch of color on your first card, and the sentiment is perfect. Your fruit scene is so wonderfully colored, and your last card is just adorable. I need to remember to use grey as a silhouette color--so much softer than black, which is what I typically reach for. Thanks so much for playing along at CASology this week.

Aileen said...

Wow great collection of cards Barb, love them all. Love how you created the paint colours on the first card with the painbrush.

Kay Miller said...

Oh my goodness! Each and every one of these are just darling Barb! I am in love with the last one with the little zoo animals! The soft colors are just fantastic! That first one is so simple, but yet so amazing with the watercolored paint! You are definitely on a roll! (Hugs and happy week!)

Jen W. said...

You've been busy, Barb! I love that gorgeous watercolorspot on the first card and I think it's different enough from Karren's to not cause a kerfuffle! ;) Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

Marilyn said...

Barb, love your elephant and giraffe card for the Muse challenge ... it is perfect interpretation of Tracey's card. Of course, your other cards are perfect, too.

Kate said...

Great cards. Your fruit looks so juicy and inviting. I just love those jungle animals - been on my wish list for a while now. Your arty piece is amazing!!!

Melissa said...

Barb, I love your colorful take on the CASology cue word! Such a pretty, perfectly CAS design with it's trio of subtle embellishments and the placement of the design elements on the lower portion of the card! Love it!!!

Thanks so much for joining us over at CASology! :)

Monika Reeck said...

Wow Barb
Congrats on your win at CASology..I made similar like your card but the colors of your splatter more unique...again big congrats Barb yaayy...happy for you...

Bobby said...

Congrats on your win at CASology, Barb. It's a great card, as are the other two. The fruit looks yummy and the critters soft and cute.

Anita in France said...

Wow, Barb, what a treat! Wonderfully CAS and impactful 'art' card ... the pop of colour in the paint in genius! Luscious fruits ... so juicy and tempting in this heat! Adorable little critters ... such a fabulous colour combo ... love it, so sweet! Congratulations on your well deserved win at CASology with the first and Featured Member spot at Muse with the third! Hugs, Anita :)

Karren said...

Hi Barb, I've finally made it for a visit and what a treat! Your cards are amazing! Your art card is CAS perfection and so deserving of the win at CASology and I see you also got a shout out at Muse for your adorable animal card - well done, my friend!

swldebbie said...

All wonderful, but that fruit one really stole my heart.

Rushd Lady said...

Wonderful cards! =0)

TK said...

Wonderful cards, Barb! Each has it's own special qualities, but I wanted to congratulate you on Top 3 at Muse for that last one! So awesome!

nancy littrell said...

All of your cards are so beautifully colored with wonderful creative CAS designs. TFS Barb and joining us again at CAS Mix Up. Hugs, Nancy

cm said...

Here I am (characteristically late, again!), completely captivated by your trio of gems! Your art card: ingenious! Your row of fruit: scrumptious! You're working magic with your Zigs (I, alas, am still struggling...grrr!) Your jungle animals: gorgeous! Awesome colour combination! Love them all; LOVE, I tell you!
Hugs~c

jintyoo7 said...

All are fabulous Barb - love the colours too!

Rushd Lady said...

I'm back to congratulate you on being featured in Kathy's 30 Day coloring challenge! Have a wonderful day! =0)

Marybeth said...

my gosh ,gorgeous and darling cards! Love the light gray card! Wow!