Adducted ti CAS Challenge - Creature

Hi there, blog friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ Toni is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Creature’.

Our Guest Designer is the super sweet and incredibly talented Vicky Hayes.

Say hello to my little friend :) Actually, I'm terrified of sharks...aaak!!! I used Copic markers for the shark and Copic refills with Ranger Silver Sparkle cardstock for the ocean...here is a close-up:

I added a few Rainstones and sentiment and popped up the panel to create dimension...and that was it!

So, get out your creature stamps and dies, and join us ~We would love to see how the code word 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 ATCAS Blog ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Friends with Fins, Label Maker Sentiments
Dies: MFT - Friends with Fins; Spellbinders - Circle Die
Misc: Ranger - Silver Sparkle Cardstock; Copic Markers, Copic Refills; Papertrey Ink - Rainstones

September Twofer Challenge

It's time to play in one of my all-time favorite challenges, and this month the prompt is 'Critters'! I love the Twofer Challenge because it stretches my creativity, and I get to create 2 cards...Thanks, Darnell!!!
Here are the rules:

If you stop by here often, then you know I have a LOT of critter stamps  This time I used my new squirrel set from MFT ~

     I really need to get moving on my Christmas cards, so I started with a snowy background and added those adorable squirrels and a few trees. To me, it looks like the little guy is whispering something in his mama's ear, so I used a speech bubble for my sentiment :)

My 2nd card has an autumn theme and since I'll use any excuse to send a card with a few bucks to my granddaughter, I chose a 'nuts about you' sentiment:

              

I used different Copic markers for the squirrels and stenciled clouds for the background. I also masked the bottom and ink blended the grass, then stamped a few random blades of grass :)

Here is my card for the Twofer Gallery ~

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There's still a little more time to join in the Twofer Challenge...the gallery closes on the 24th ~
Take care, all...have a great week ahead! 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Card #1
Stamps: MFT - Squirrels; PTI - Keep It Simple: Christmas
Dies: MFT - Squirrels, Surf & Turf, Essential Speech Bubbles; SSS - Christmas Trees
Misc: Tim Holtz - (DOX) Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean; Newton & Winsor - White Watercolors; Copic Markers

Card #2
Stamps: MFT - Squirrels
Dies: MFT - Squirrels, Inside/Outside Stitched Squares
Misc: MFT - Mini Clouds Stencil; Tim Holtz - (DOX) Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn; Copic Markers

Fusion Card Challenge - Coffee

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is Coffee.

For this challenge, I combined a loose interpretation of the sketch with the inspiration photo. I found an old scalloped border die in my stash and combined it with the gray and white striped papers, and used Ripe Raspberry ink to stamp the images for a bold pop of color.   

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: MFT - Coffee Date; Uniko - Pure Florals: Cosmos
Dies: MFT - Coffee Date; Lawn Fawn - Stitched Scalloped Borders
Misc: Lucy's Things - Crystal Gems; MFT - Gray & White Basics Patterned Paper Pack, MFT - Ripe Raspberry Ink, Cement Gray Ink; Altenew - Rocky Shore Ink

CAS Stencil Challenge Reminder

Hi there ~

Today's card is to remind you that there is still time to join us at the CAS Stencil Challenge - Baby Wipes! As always, this challenge is open until September 24th ~

I must say, this is a really fun technique! I started by blending 4 DOX inks in autumn colors, then placed my Spotlight Stencil on an angle. I folded a baby wipe and gently wiped the color until it faded out as much as possible without wearing out the cardstock. I allowed it to dry overnight, then embossed the stars and sentiment in silver EP and die cut the faerie. This card is 5x7". 

Come on over to the CAS Stencil Challenge Blog and check out all the fabulous cards by my teamies and our wonderful GD, Sarah, and don't forget we have video tutorials showcasing this technique! We would love to see your take on this challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko - Reach for the Stars
Stencil: MFT - In the Spotlight
Dies: Poppy Stamps - Posing Faerie
Misc: Tim Holtz DOX Inks - Fossilized Amber, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Candied Apple; Versamark; Altenew - Antique Silver EP; Pixie Spray

Addicted to CAS Challenge #168 - Style

Hi there, blog friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ Raga is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Style’.

Our Guest Designer is the super talented Shawna ~

I pulled out an old PTI fave and created a 'mostly' one layer card using white embossing powder for the image and sentiment. To keep things really CAS, I added a few clear crystal gems and that was it ~

We would love to see how the code word ‘Style’ 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 ATCAS Blog ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Fashion Sense
Misc: Lucy's Things - Crystal Jewels; Nuvo - Glacier White Embossing Powder; MFT - Cement Gray cardstock

Fusion Card Challenge - Autumn

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is 'Autumn'. 

For my card, I pulled out one of my favorite MFT stamp sets...

I decided to create a CAS scene using the autumn theme and the colors from the inspiration photo. I used Copic markers to color the images and created a mask with the oval shadow die for the ground. A simple sentiment with a wonky stitched border and chocolate brown card base, and this card was completed :)

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: MFT - Harvest Mouse
Dies: MFT - Harvest Mouse, Wonky Stitched Rectangles, Oval Shadows

September CAS Stencil Challenge

Hi there, blog friends! It's time for the September Challenge at CAS Stencil. Julia is our Hostess and she has chosen Baby Wipes for our technique.

Julia posted a few tutorials for this technique, and I used this one for my card. I started by blending 3 distress inks, then laid a stencil over it, and swiped with a baby wipe. I had to repeat this step a few times to get the effect I wanted, but in retrospect, I would use a larger pattern on my stencil. I used solid floral images and stamped in black to get a strong contrast, then stamped the sentiment on the front panel. Lastly, I used the antique frame and placed it over the focal point.

Grab your baby wipes and come on over and join us at CAS Stencil for another fun challenge...Sarah from Funky Fossil Designs is our Guest Designer ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Altenew - Wildflower Garden; Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Just Because
Stencil: Altenew - Sketched Lines
Dies: Penny Black - Antique Frame
Misc: TH Distress Inks - Festive Berries. Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw; Baby Wipes; Versafine Onyx Black Ink; Copic Multi-liner - Black