Addicted to CAS Card Challenge

Hi there, blog friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ The wonderful Vicky H. is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Sky’. Our Guest Designer is Ma-Mi.

                         

This is the first time I played with this slimline die and I enjoyed using a new shape for my card...The clouds were stenciled and the butterflies were cut from an old Memory Box die.

We would love to see how the code word ‘Sky’ 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 - BB Greetings Galore

Dies: Mama Elephant - Slim Card Basics; Memory Box - Butterflies

Stencils: MFT - Clouds

Misc: Altenew - Eastern Sky, Iceberg; Tim Holtz - Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

I Simply Adore You

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Hi there, blog friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS  ~ Vicki is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Animal’. Our Guest Designer is the amazing Jen Mitchell.

There is no shortage of animal stamps in my stash, but my heart warmed to this NBUS set from MFT. I stenciled the clouds and grass and used Copic markers to color the pups. And, that was it...a clean and simple white frame with a little stitching, a few bones and a gold heart :)

We would love to see how the code word ‘Animal’ 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 - Puppy Pals, More Essential Sentiments

Dies: MFT - Puppy Pals, Inside/Out Stitched Square STAX; Mama Elephant - Lots of Hearts

Stencils: MFT - Clouds; Picket Fence Studios - Layers of Grass

Misc: Copic markers

Addicted to CAS Card Challenge #186

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

                         

I went through my stash and found these lovely strawberries...I colored them with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils, then die-cut this one-piece cluster of images and popped it up with foam tape. The scalloped panel is an old die from Mama Elephant, and the sentiment is from Papertrey Ink (retired).

We would love to see how the code word ‘Berry’ 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: Hello Bluebird - Bee Happy; Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple - Just Because
Dies: Hello Bluebird - Bee Happy; Mama Elephant - All Prettied Up
Misc: My Mind's Eye - Enamel Dot; Copic Markers; Prismacolor Pencils

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

ATCAS Challenge #151 - Friends

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

Our Guest Designer is Izzy  (winner of challenge #149) and she has created a really cute card for our challenge.

In an effort to ink up my NBUS stash, I used this new MFT stamp set ~

I stamped, die cut and colored the images with Copic markers. I added stitched hills and a little Glossy Accents to the hearts.

Ok, now we would love to see how the code word ‘Friends’ inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team and play along with us, we would love to see your creation at the  ATCAS Blog ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Sweet Somebunny
Dies: MFT - Sweet Somebunny; Mama Elephant - Landscape Trio
Stencil: Mini Cloud Edges
Misc: Glossy Accents; TH - Tumbled Glass Distress Inks; Versafine - Onyx Black Ink; Gelly Roll Pen - White

Fusion Card Challenge - Christmas Eve Ride

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

You expected a Christmas card, right? Sorry about that...I needed a card for my 12 yr old granddaughter, so I went with the sketch and created this card for her :) I colored MFT Bitty Bears with Copic markers and popped each one up on a snowy hill with a sky background...of course, the sentiment is perfect for her! 

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 beautiful 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 - Bitty Bears
Dies: MFT - Bitty Bears, Inside/Out Stitched Squares; Mama Elephant - Landscape Trio (snowy hills)
Misc: Copic Markers; MFT - Mini Cloud Stencil

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

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)

June "Twofer" Challenge!

Hi all ~ It's time for Darnell's June Twofer Challenge, and this month the prompt is 'Trees'!

And, here are the rules:

I love playing along with this challenge, and I think it's because it really IS a challenge! I had an NBUS stamp set in my stash, so of course, it was the best excuse to ink it up :)

For my one layer 'Friendship' card, I created a mask with an oval die and did some ink blending fading out on the upper right. I deliberately kept it CAS by refraining from adding gems or enamel dots...

For my monochromatic Christmas card, I did more ink blending, this time in shades of blue/green. I stamped the trees, leaving them bare, and added a sweet little bird using the same colors.

And, here they are together ~

If you're looking for a really fun challenge, look no further than Darnell's Twofer Challenge...there's still plenty of time to play along, and I know she would love to see your take on her latest prompt!

Have a great day ~ Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Card #1
Stamps: MFT - Modern Trees; PTI - Keep it Simple - Friendship
Dies: MFT - Cross Stitched Oval STAX
Inks: SSS - Hot Lips, Duckling; Hero Arts - Orange Soda, Soft Vanilla; Versafine - Onyx Black

Card #2
Stamps: MFT - Modern Trees, I'm Tweet on You, Snow Globe Sentiments
Dies: Mama Elephant - Landscape Trio
Inks: TH Distress Inks - Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon, Cracked Pistachio; Versafine - Onyx Black; MFT - Black Licorice Hybrid
Misc: Copic - Markers, Opaque White; Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkling Clear Sequins

Fusion Card Challenge - Floral Cupcakes

Hi there ~ It's time for another fun challenge at Fusion and our theme is 'Floral Cupcakes'! I love the inspiration photo for this challenge so I decided to combine those beautiful cupcakes with the sketch. 

I don't have any lace stamps, so I decided to keep my design very CAS and add a stone gray panel beneath the cement gray sentiment strip. Everything on my card is from two older Mama Elephant sets so with some simple Copic coloring, clear EP on the sentiment, and a few gems, this card was completed rather quickly!

If you have some time, feel free to stop over at the Fusion Challenge Blog and play along. My teamies have created some beautiful cards, and as always, you are welcome to use the sketch and/or the inspiration photo for your design :)

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies
Stamps & Dies: Mama Elephant - Carnival Cupcakes and Carnival Toppers
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Misc: Copic Markers; Hero Arts - Super Fine Clear EP; Lucy's Gems - Ice Cube Mix; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen

May Twofer Card Challenge - Butterflies

Hi there blog friends! It's time for another Twofer Card Challenge with Darnell and her fabulous DT, and the theme for this month is 'Butterflies'! Here are the parameters of the challenge:

Since I just placed an order from PTI and bought this sweet little butterfly stamp set, I was ready to get crafty ~ Here is my take on the challenge:

For my first card, I used Peerless watercolors and created a monochromatic color palette. I colored behind the 'fussy-cut' vellum butterfly with Copics, used silver EP for the sentiment, and added a few silver sequins for a little sparkle!

My 2nd card is very simple :) I started by stenciling the clouds, then stamped the butterflies and used my Glaze Gel pens to color in the tips of the butterfly wings. More fussy-cutting, a stitched border, a scripty sentiment and a few clear sequins, and that was it!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies
Card #1:
Stamps: PTI - Butterfly Blooms; SSS/Mama Elephant - Summer Garden
Dies: SSS - Chisholm Wreath, Mini Flowers & Leaves; Mama Elephant - All Prettied Up Stitched Scalloped Mat
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: PTI - Stampers Select White, Vellum; SSS - Fog
Misc: Peerless Watercolors; Copic Markers; Copic Markers; PPP - Silver Sequins

Card #2:
Stamps: PTI - Butterfly Blooms; Avery Elle - Sentimental Swirls
Dies: MFT - Stitched Rectangle STAX #1
Ink: MFT - Licorice Hybrid ink; Tumbled Glass DI
Cardstock: PTI - Stampers Select White; Copic X-Press-It; MFT - Stone Gray
Misc: Glaze Gel Pens; Spectrum Noir Clear Glitter Pen;  Lucy's Ice Cube Mix Jewels