Addicted to CAS Card Challenge

Hello crafty 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 ‘Hearts’. 

I love Gnomes! This little guy is from a mini stamp set by MFT during their January release. I used a heart stencil for a background, colored the Gnome with Copic markers, and added a few sparkly gems.

We would love to see how the code word ‘Hearts’ 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 - Love to my Gnomes; PTI - Keep it Simple: Valentine

Dies: MFT - Love to my Gnomes, Stitched Rectangle STAX

Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - 4 Hearts

Misc: Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix

Addicted to CAS Card Challenge

Hello and welcome to a brand new challenge at Addicted to CAS hosted by Raga.

Here's the theme she has chosen:

I guess I didn't realize how many stamps, dies, and stencils I had with shapes...not to mention in a variety of sizes, too! In the end, I decided to use a diamond stencil and dies.

Please excuse the glare. I tried photographing this card from every angle and between the silver foil cardstock and the silver embossing powder, I couldn't get a nice clean shot! After stenciling the diamond pattern and placing the die-cuts, I added this new layered bloom from Altenew. Lastly, I added a few crystal gems, and this card was finished ~

We would love to see how the code word ‘Shapes’ 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 - Happy Hummingbirds (sentiment)

Dies: Altenew - Craft-a-Flower 'Cosmos', Fine Frames 'Diamonds'

Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Distressed Diamonds

Misc: Pretty Pink Posh - Clear gems; DCWV - Foil Cardstock (Metallics); Altenew - Antique Silver Embossing Powder

CAS Stencil Challenge Reminder

Hello friends!  Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the April CAS Stencil Card Challenge.  Cathy is hosting this month and she is challenging everyone to use ‘Gilding Flakes’ with your stencils. As always, there are several links to techniques over at CAS Stencil Blog for your inspiration.

I used my Copper Gilding Flakes for the birds and Copper Embossing Powder for the sentiment. Underneath the sentiment strip, I added another layer with Copper Foil Cardstock. A very simple card with a great message for someone who needs encouragement.

There's lots of Design Team inspiration over at CAS Stencil Blog - as well as from our talented Guest Designer, Mac (The Sweetest of Peas) ~ And, don't forget there are also a few links to video tutorials. 

You have until the 24th to link up your card...I hope to see you there! 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Clearly Besotted - Accent It
Dies: MFT - Slanted Sentiment Strips
Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Birds in Flight
Misc: The Crafter's Workshop - Tacky when dry Gel Medium; MFT - Copper Foil cardstock; Nuvo - Sunkissed Copper Gilding Flakes; Michael's Copper Embossing Powder

Congrats!

Hi there blog friends ~ It’s time for our April challenge at CAS Stencil. Our Guest Designer is the super talented ‘Mac’ (The Sweetest of Peas) and our Hostess for this challenge is Cathy, who chose ‘Gilding Flakes’ for our prompt :)

This is the first time I played with Gilding Flakes...so, I checked out a few videos (posted on the challenge blog) and got busy creating my card. With my brand new Funky Fossil Designs stencil, I blended distress ink to the face and neck. Then I smeared gel medium on to the tie and hat and set it aside to dry. A few hours later, I added the flakes...I have to say I really love the results! It’s shiny like embossing powder but with lots of texture. Lastly, I embossed the sentiment with copper EP and placed the panel to an A2 sized piece of copper foil cardstock and the card base.

I hope you'll grab your stencils and come join us at the CAS Stencil Challenge Blog for this unique challenge! Our GD Mac and my teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you...and don’t forget we always have links to a few video tutorials showcasing the technique for each challenge. The challenge closes on the 24th...I hope to see you there ~ 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp & CZ Designs - Clean Line Everyday Sentiments
Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Rat Pack
Misc: Nuvo Gilding Flakes (Sunkissed Copper); The Crafter's Workshop - Tacky When Dry Gel Medium; Versamark Ink; Michael's - Detail Embossing Powder (Copper); Tim Holtz - Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink; MFT - Foil cardstock, Blue Breeze cardstock

Welcome, Baby

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

                         

I started by stenciling the clouds with Tumbled Glass DI, then I stenciled the waves by adding Salty Ocean DI to Glitter Gel. For fun, I used the dotted circle and created the aperture with a circle die and blue fun foam which adds dimension. Also, I couldn't resist using the eye with those adorable lashes...here is a close-up of the sparkly texture on the waves.

We would love to see how the code word ‘Texture’ 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: PTI - Whale Wishes

Dies: PTI - Whale Wishes; MFT - Stitched Dot Circles; Spellbinders - Circle Die

Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Scenic Borders (waves); MFT - Mini Cloud Edges

Misc: Gina K. Designs - Glitz Glitter Gel (white); Tim Holtz distress inks - Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean; Altenew - Morning Frost ink (whale)

Twofer Challenge - Spring Animals

Hi there, blog friends! I'm sure you know by now that Darnell's Twofer Challenge is one of my all-time faves, and when I saw her prompt for this month, I couldn't wait to grab my stamps and ink so I could play along ~

As I perused my stash, I came across this adorable set of sheep by MFT...

It's always nice to have an encouragement card on hand...I kept the design very simple and did a little coloring with my Copic markers. I also stenciled some clouds in the background and added a scalloped frame.

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For my 2nd card, I blended Tumbled Glass ink softly from the top down and used my new Funky Fossil Designs stencil for the grass. I placed the sheep slightly above the loose grass and for fun, I included a black sheep coming up from behind :)

And, here is the photo of both cards:

You have until the 24th to join in the challenge...just don't forget the rules:

Stay safe and healthy, everyone! And don't forget to wash your hands...A LOT!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Card #1
Stamps: MFT - Ewe & Me Forever
Dies: MFT - Ewe & Me Forever, Speech Bubble; Mama Elephant - All Prettied Up
Stencils: MFT - Mini Clouds
Misc: Copic Markers

Card #2
Stamps: MFT - Ewe & Me Forever, Adorable Elephants (butterflies)
Dies: MFT - Ewe & Me Forever, Cute Cloud Outlines, Stitched Snow Drifts, Adorable Elephants
Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Scenic Borders
Misc: SSS - Glitter Cardstock; Copic Markers