Addicted to CAS Challenge #146

Hi there ~ It's time for another fun challenge at Addicted to CAS and Ceal has chosen a fabulous code word for everyone ~ Diamond! 

Happy Little Stampers is our Sponsor, offering a $20.00 GC to the shop, and we have a super talented Guest Designer for this challenge...Carol G. 

Several weeks ago, I bought the Altenew Cube Builder Stencil, which is a layered stencil of diamond shapes.

I started by sponging the diamonds to create a border, then inked the flower, stems and sentiment. I embossed the word 'always' and finished the card with a few clear sparkly sequins...and that was it!

I wasn't sure about this card, so I decided to re-create it in 'portrait' view, and I like it better:

Check your stash for diamonds, then come over and check out the ATCAS Challenge Blog for lots of inspiration..and to play along :)

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - From the Heart
Dies: Roses in Bloom (free with $60.); PTI - Inspired: Love
Stencil: Altenew - Cube Builder
Ink: DI's - Twisted Citron, Picked Raspberry; Versamark; Altenew - Ocean Waves
Misc: Hero Arts - Detail White EP; Lucy's Things - Diamond Sequins

Fusion Card Challenge - Baby Shower

Hi there, blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion. As you know, the fun part of this challenge is that you can use the sketch or the inspiration photo, or both...I decided to go with the photo for my card ~

I love the pink color palette and how the flowers were placed on the lower half of the large block letters on the table...so, I stamped small flowers in 3 shades of pink and added a few leaves. I wanted to keep the design clean and simple, so I die cut the stitched scallop border and only added a short sentiment and a few gems to the design. Lastly, I mounted the panel on a ripe raspberry card base, and this card was done and dusted :)

My teammates have created some beautiful cards for this challenge and we would love to see your take on the new sketch and inspiration photo! Come on over to the Challenge Blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Lawn Fawn - Penelope's Blossoms; Waltzingmouse - Say It Loud
Dies: Altenew Bold Alphas; Mama Elephant - All Prettied Up
Ink: MFT - Ripe Raspberry; Hero Arts - Soft Pink; PTI - Hibiscus Burst; Altenew - Just Green
Misc: Lucy's Cards - Diamond Sequins

Guest Designer CASology Challenge #313

Hi there blog friends! I am honored to share with you that as the winner of the CASology Challenge in April (cue card: Parent), Melissa has asked me to join them this week as Guest Designer for the cue card 'Dress'!

I have one of the original Silhouette Cameo's, and I never know if it's going to cooperate when I need a die cut...this week, I got lucky and found this lovely image in their store for my card ~

  

I started by die cutting the stitched scalloped mat, and to keep things really clean & simple, I sponged a light background, popped her up on foam squares, and added a scripty sentiment, which I embossed with clear EP. Lastly, I added the dots with my gel pen...and that was it! 

Be sure to stop by the CASology Challenge to see all of the beautiful cards created by their amazing Design Team...I think you'll be inspired to play along :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Keep it Simple: 'Just Because'
Dies: Mama Elephant - All Prettied Up
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass; Versafine - Onyx Black
Misc: Silhouette Store - Pretty Girl with Flower (#76635); Black Glaze Pen; Ranger Super Fine Detail Clear embossing powder

Twofer Card Challenge #9 - Leaves

Hi there ~ I always enjoy playing along with Darnell's Twofer Challenge, and as soon as I saw the September prompt, I ransacked my stash for my leaves...I decided to use a die from the MFT Fab Foliage set.

The rules are: We can interpret the prompt however it inspires us, but we must use the same leaf or leaves stamp or die on both cards for two different occasions ~

Here is my first card ~

I started by embossing the top panel with PTI Linen/Canvas Impression Plate, die cut the border, then the rose and leaves using PTI felt. I added a sentiment, a large pearl, and a few gems, and that was it! 

For my 2nd card, I decided to create a wreath with the leaves ~

For this card, I die cut the leaves with Bristol cardstock, then sponged them with distress inks. I also spritzed the leaves with Shimmer Spray, then embossed the sentiment and added a few red gems from my stash. Here is a close-up of the sparkly leaves:

So pretty in person...

And, here is a photo of both cards for the Twofer Challenge Blog

Darnell and her team have provided lots of beautiful inspiration on the Challenge Blog, so be sure to check it out...I also have a badge on my sidebar with the rules of the challenge, if you would like to play along!

Have a great weekend, everyone...Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Card #1
Stamps: MFT - From the Heart (sentiment)
Dies: MFT - Rolled Rose, Fab Foliage, Stitched Scallop Basic Edges
Misc: PTI Felt - Autumn Rose, Aqua Mist, Linen/Canvas Impression Plate; Lucy's Cards - Diamond Sequins

Card #2
Stamps: MFT - Hand Lettered Christmas
Dies: MFT - Fab Foliage; Mama Elephant - All Prettied Up (scallop border)
Ink: Versamark; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn
Misc: Stash - Red Gems; Ranger - Super Fine Gold EP; Imagine - Sheer Shimmer Spray

Addicted to CAS Challenge #146 - Tweet

Hi all...it’s time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS Our Hostess is Carolyn and she has chosen the Code Word Tweet.

Our Guest Designer is Susan Bridgman

Our Sponsor is Happy Little Stampers and as always, Kylie is offering the winner a generous $20. GC to the store!

I used Happy Little Stampers stamp set called 'Wish You Were Here' for my card:

Ok, now we would love to see how the code word 'Tweet' inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team, and play along with us, visit the ATCAS Blog HERE  ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies
Stamps: Happy Little Stampers - Wish You Were Here
Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch, Twisted Citron
Misc: Tim Holtz Watercolor Cardstock; Altenew - Enamel Dots

Fusion Card Challenge - Citrus

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is 'Citrus'. I decided to go with the sketch and used my NBUS stamps and dies from SSS.

I couldn't wait to ink up this stamp set, especially since the summer is coming to a close and I'll be hunting for my autumn-themed sets very soon :) I created a mask for each section and blended Distress Inks to mimic the water, sand, and sky, then colored the images with Copic markers. For fun, I also embossed the sand pails in white EP on a blue inked panel. Lastly, I created an ombre effect with Squeezed Lemonade on the die cut sentiment and horizontal panel and added a touch of Crystal Glaze on the surfboards.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some amazing cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: SSS - Surf's Up
Dies: SSS - Surf's Up, Painted Wafer Die (Enjoy)
Inks: Versamark; Distress Inks - Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers, Squeezed Lemonade
Misc: Copic Markers; Nuvo Crystal Glaze; Hero Arts Detail White Embossing Powder; White Gel Pen

September CAS Challenges

Hi there, blog friends ~ Loll and Bonnie have launched their September Challenges, and I'm playing along with 2 of them today. My first card is for the CAS Christmas Challenge and the prompt is 'Wreath' ~

I started by stenciling the English Brick Wall in Grout Gray for a subtle background, then used my favorite SSS Chisholm wreath for my focal point. I die cut it twice and rotated it to add dimension. The birds and bow are part of this die set...I added the sentiment and a few clear sparkly sequins and that was it.

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My 2nd card is for the CAS Watercolor Challenge and the prompt for September is 'Tree'. 

I thought it would be fun to use an old Hero Arts stamp called 'Shari's Tree #2'...I stamped the tree with Archival Jet Black ink then used my Koi watercolors and Gansai Tambi Starry Colors for the tree. I really wanted to keep this card CAS, so I added a sentiment and a few snowy hills, and this card was finished. 

Both challenges end on the 24th, so there is still plenty of time to play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies
Card #1:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Holiday Wishes
Dies: SSS - Chisholm Wreath (includes bow and birds); MFT - Stitched Rectangle STAX
Stencil: MFT - English Brick Wall
MISC: Lucy's Things - Diamond Sequins

Card #2:
Stamps: Hero Arts - Shari's Tree #2; Clearly Besotted Stamps - Ornamental Style
Dies: Mama Elephant - Landscape Trio
Watercolors: Koi Watercolors; Gansai Tambi - Starry Colors (Star)

CAS on Friday Challenge - Sketch .

Hi there blog friends! Over the weekend, I took a short break from re-organizing my craft room to play along with the CAS on Friday Challenge, and this time, they have a sketch for us ~

I thought it would be fun to play with my new dragonflies from MFT...

I started by stamping, then coloring one of the dragonflies with Copic markers, then popped it up on a wonky circle that I stenciled with clouds :) I used my Scor Pal to emboss diagonal lines on the horizontal panel, then I embossed the sentiment in gold EP and added a few sparkly sequins. Lastly, I added a touch of Clear WOS to the wings and this card was complete! 

I hope all of my North American friends are having a wonderful Labor Day!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Fluttering Friends; Clearly Besotted Stamps - Accent It
Dies: MFT - Wonky Stitched Circles
Stencil: MFT - Mini Cloud Edges
Misc: Copic markers; Scor Pal; Altenew - Rose Gold embossing powder; Sequins from stash; Wink of Stella - Clear Brush Pen

Addicted to CAS Challenge #144 - Apples

Hi all...it’s time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS. Our Hostess is Anja and she has chosen the Code Word 'Apples'.

Our Guest Designer is the super talented Ksenija, who has created a beautiful card to inspire everyone!

Our Sponsor is Happy Little Stampers and as always, Kylie is offering the winner a generous $20. GC to the store!

For my card, I used the SSS set called 'You're So Sweet' ~

For a change, I decided to create a square card...I masked the first apple, then stamped the other before coloring them with Copic markers. I then coated the base of each apple with Nuvo Crystal Glaze to give them a high buffed shine! I also added clear EP to the sentiment. Lastly, I added splatters with gold watercolor.

Ok, now we would love to see how the code word Apples inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team and play along with us, visit the ATCAS Blog HERE ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: SSS - You're So Sweet
Dies: MFT - Inside/Out Stitched Squares
Misc: Copic Markers; Versafine Ink; Ranger Super Fine Clear EP; Nuso Crystal Glaze; Gansai Tambi Starry Colors