Explore Nature

Hello crafty friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ our amazing Toni is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Nature’.

I've always loved these little trees from SSS. I started by using a cloud stencil for the background, then coloring the trees with Copic markers. I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black ink and added a strip of black metallic cardstock...a few clear gems and this card was complete ~

              

We would love to see how the code word ‘Nature’ 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: Simon Says Stamp - One with Nature

Dies: Simon Says Stamp - One with Nature

Stencils: MFT - Clouds

Misc: DCWV - Metallic Cardstock; Studio Katia Clear Drops; Tim Holtz - Tumbled Glass ink; Versafine Onyx Black ink; Copic Markers

CAS Christmas Card Challenge...Reminder

Hello friends ~ Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the August CAS Christmas Card Challenge. Cathy is hosting this month and she has chosen ‘Decorations’ for our prompt.

I wanted to use this bow for my decoration and create a realistic window scene. I started by embossing the background with a brick wall EF and placing the 3D Christmas tree inside the window (a gift from my sweet friend, Loll...Thanks, Loll!). The window die-cut is from Etsy and the bow is from The Greetery. The sentiment was stamped on the inside ~  

My teammates have created some beautiful cards to inspire everyone ~ Come on over to the Challenge Blog 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 ~ 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Dies: The Greetery - Fit to be Tied; 3-D Christmas Tree; Poppystamps - Grand Madison Window

Misc: Tim Holtz Embossing Folder - Brick Wall; Clear Acetate

Addicted to CAS Card Challenge - Fishy

Hello crafty friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ Jaydee is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Fishy’. Our Guest Designer is the amazing Jen .

I recently bought this free form watercolor stencil and couldn't wait to use it on a card...I used three distress inks to create the water, colored the whale with Copic markers and die cut the net with a new die from a Swedish company called 'Gummiapan'. A puny sentiment and a few clear droplets and this card was complete! 

We would love to see how the code word ‘Fishy’ 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 - Best Catch Ever

Dies: MFT - Best Catch Ever; Gummiapan - Worn Fishnet

Stencils: MFT - Watercolor Wash - Freeform

Misc: Tim Holtz - Distress Inks (Salvaged Patina, Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch; Pretty Pink Posh - 4mm Clear Droplets

Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop

Hi there blog friends! Several weeks ago, Kylie (Owner/Manager of Addicted to CAS) asked me to represent our team for the Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop! Altenew sent each rep 2 stamp sets of our choice, so I have created 2 cards for the hop :)

My first card is ultra-modern and features the Amazing You stamp set, Versatile Vases dies, and Deco Lines Washi Tape. I used linen cardstock for texture and gold foil cardstock for the border. 

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Give me a nautical theme anytime, so I grabbed this new set called Seas the Day and got going...I used Versamark and clear embossing powder for the water and blended distress inks to add color. I stenciled the clouds and used a Copic Multiliner to draw the seagull. The ship and little girl were colored with Copic markers and once I added the sentiment, this card was complete!

There are several challenge blogs on the hop and a generous prize being offered at each one :) There are $250. in prizes and winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on September 5th, 2021.

So...hop on over to the Addicted to CAS challenge blog...Kylie will give you the details and links to the participating challenges ~ Good luck, everyone!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Card #1 Supplies

Stamps: Altenew - Amazing You (Flower & Leaves)

Dies: Altenew - Amazing You, Versatile Vases; MFT - Shadow die

Misc: Altenew - Deco Lines Washi Tape; SSS - Ultrafine Gold embossing powder; Gansai Tambi - Starry Colors; Stampin' Up - Crystal Gem

Card #2 Supplies

Stamps: Altenew - Seas the Day

Dies: Altenew - Seas the Day

Stencils: MFT - Cloud Stencil

Misc: Copic Multiliner, Copic Markers; Tim Holtz - Distress inks; Versamark

CAS Christmas: August Challenge

 Hi there, blog friends! It’s time for the August challenge at CAS Christmas. Our Hostess is Cathy and she has chosen ‘Decorations’ for our prompt. Our Guest Designer is Lucie from Lucie G Cards. 

I thought it would be fun to color my trio of candles with Copic markers and add a layer of red cardstock behind the Nordic Frame. A red sentiment and a touch of Glossy Accents on the candle flames, and this card was done and dusted ~

We hope you’ll stop by the Challenge Blog 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 ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Stamps: Altenew - Warm Blessings

Dies: Memory Box - Little Candle Trio; The Greetery - Nordic Frames

Misc: Copic Markers; MFT - Cherry Crisp Ink; Glossy Accents