CAS Christmas Card Challenge - Reminder

Hello friends ~ Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the July CAS Christmas Card Challenge. Hideko is hosting this month and she has chosen ‘Sparkle and/or Shine’ for our prompt.

I'm such a fan of MFT's Stylish Snowflakes. For this card, I layered 2 different snowflakes with gold metallic cardstock and added a clear gem to the center. The sentiment was embossed with gold EP and finished with the Greetery's Nordic Frame. I also used gold metallic cardstock for the background.

As always, my teamies 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:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Keep it Simple: Christmas

Dies: MFT - Stylish Snowflakes; The Greetery - Nordic Frames

Misc: DCWV - Gold Metallic Cardstock; Pretty Pink Posh - Clear Droplets; Simon Says Stamp - Ultra Fine Gold Embossing Powder

Addicted to CAS Card Challenge

Hello crafty friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS  ~ Our Hostess is yours truly, and since Halloween is only a few shorts weeks away, I'm challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Spooky’.

I've had this NBUS PTI spider web for a few years so I was happy to finally use it on a card. I started by using one side of a watercolor wash stencil to create the wonky border with Oxide inks. After I placed the web I added a few spiders and a die-cut sentiment and that was it ~ Of course I stamped a greeting inside, added a $20. bill and popped it in the mail to my granddaughter, Desi. She'll love it...the money, that is!

                         

We would love to see how the code word ‘Spooky’ 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:

Dies: Papertrey Ink - Corner Adorner (August); SSS - BOO Word and Shadow

Stencils: MFT - Rectangle Watercolor Wash

Misc: Tim Holtz - Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade Oxide Inks; Altenew - Deep Iris, Lavender Fields Inks

You Have My Heart

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

For my 'sun' image, I used a PTI Cover Plate (retired). The little girl and pup were colored with Copic markers and the tiny heart is from MFT.

We would love to see how the code word ‘Sun’ 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 - You Have My Heart

Dies: MFT - You Have My Heart, Blueprints ll (heart), Slanted Sentiment Strips

Impression Plate: Papertrey Ink - Sunrise Impressions l Cover Plate

Misc: Copic Markers

Enjoy The Adventure

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

This cute little sailboat is from Simply Graphic, which is a company in France with reasonable prices and shipping fees...gotta love that! I started by stenciling the waves and clouds, then stacked the navy saiboat x3 to add dimension. I used a NBUS stitched circle die to frame the scene and Navy ink for the sentiment. Lastly, I used clear embossing powder for the fish to create a tone-on-tone effect. 

We would love to see how the code word ‘Beach’ 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 - Mermazing; PTI - Ahoy (sentiment)

Dies: Simply Graphic - Sailboat; Penny Black - Stitched Circles

Stencils: MFT - Watercolor Wash, Mini Cloud Edges

Misc: Ranger Superfine Detail Clear Embossing Ink; Tim Holtz - Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, Blueprint Sketch, Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Inks

All You Need is Love

Hi there blog friends ~ Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ Sue N. is our Hostess, and she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Pattern’. Crafty Milka is our Guest Designer ~

                         

I rarely use patterned paper, although I have mountains of it in my stash, so I thought it would be fun to back these chunky alphas with a checked pattern. I used dark blue ink for the sentiment and added a touch of pink on the heart...and that was it ~

We would love to see how the code word ‘Pattern’ 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 ~

And now, I would like to introduce the newest member of our family...

Gracie Lou - Born on January 7th - 8lbs 1oz

Suffice it to say, Mike and I are over the moon with our new granddaughter :)

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI - Wonderful Words: Love

Dies: MFT - Double the Love

Misc: MFT - Tiny Check Paper Pad, Blueberry Ink; Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink (Picked Raspberry); PTI - Enchanted Evening Cardstock

Enjoy the Adventure

Hi there ~

I haven't played along with CASology in quite a while, and since my mojo has taken flight, I thought it would be fun to kickstart my creativity with their latest prompt ~ Vacation! 

I wouldn't mind spending time on a sailboat like this one, especially after the crazy year we've all had.

I started by stamping the waves in two shades of aqua, then die cut the (new to me) sailboat. I embossed the sentiment in gold to match the sails, but I think the flash on my camera is making it difficult to see. I also stamped the seagulls with navy ink to match the boat and card base...and that was it!

Since the sailboat is new, I am also entering this card in Darnell's NBUS Challenge #18.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Ahoy

Dies: Papertrey Ink - Ahoy; Simply Graphic - Sailboat

Misc: MFT - Gold Foil Cardstock; Simon Says Stamp - Ultra Fine Gold Embossing Powder

CAS Christmas Challenge - Reminder

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

This charming little Christmas tree is an oldie but goodie from Papertrey Ink, and I thought it would be fun to ink it up in rainbow order with a gold foil star on top :) I used the Venise Lace Border die to add interest and popped it up on the red card base with foam tape.

Christmas will be here before you know it, and my teamies 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!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Polka Dot Parade #9; MFT - Snow Globe Greetings
Dies: Papertrey Ink - Polka Dot Parade #9; Spellbinders - Venise Lace Borders
Misc: DCWV - Gold Foil cardstock

Sending Love

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Relaxed Living’.  For my card, I chose to go with the sketch and the color palette from the inspiration photo... 

I flipped the sketch to create a portrait style card (PTI white linen) and used a scalloped border die for the banner. The bloom was embossed in white on vellum and backed with light yellow cardstock (light green for the leaves).

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/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 - Painted Poppies; Waltzingmouse - Say It Loud
Dies: MFT - Painted Poppies; Papertrey Ink - Notched Hearts Banners
Misc: Altenew - Pure White embossing powder; Papertrey Ink - White Linen Cardstock, Vellum; 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

CAS Christmas Challenge - Bells

Hi there, blog friends! Our last challenge at CAS Stencil was in May, and I am thrilled to announce that Loll has asked me to join the team at CAS Christmas.  Thank you, Loll!
Our Hostess is Linda and she would like us to use ‘Bells’ on our card...also, our Guest Designer is LeAnne  ~ Here is my card:

These lovely Christmas bells are from Poppystamps. Initially, I used silver foil but no matter how hard I tried, they looked black on screen...plan B was to die cut them in stone gray, and all is well.

We hope you’ll stop by the Challenge Blog and check out all the beautiful Christmas cards by our DT and Guest Designer...the The challenge ends on the 24th, so you have plenty of time to play along with us! 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Christmas
Dies: Poppystamps - Silver Bells; MFT - Stitched Scallop Basic Edges
Misc: Altenew - Antique Silver EP; Pretty Pink Posh - Silver Sequins

CAS Stencil Challenge - Reminder

Hello friends!  Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the May CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hilary is hosting this month and she is challenging everyone to Layer our Stencils. As always, there are several links to techniques over at CAS Stencil Blog for your inspiration.

I started by stenciling the wreath in light green, then added the polka dots in a darker shade. A few red berries and clear sequins with a silver embossed sentiment, and this card was complete!

There's lots of Design Team inspiration over at CAS Stencil Blog  - as well as from our talented Guest Designer, Greta ~  

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

Since the wreath is a brand new stencil, I am going to add this card to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #14 ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Christmas
Stencils: Altenew - Wonderful Wreath; Simon Says Stamp - Tiny Dots
Misc: Pretty Pink Posh - Metallic Silver Sequins

You've Got This!

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Enough’.  For my card, I chose to combine the sketch with the theme from the inspiration photo... 

I started with ink blending all those pretty colors on the photo, then decided I would use navy blue for my card base. I stamped the Hero Arts Leafy Vines and finished with an encouraging sentiment and a few sparkly gems.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/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!

I hope you are all safe and healthy right now, and that we can keep it that way as we transition to returning to work and school ~ Sending big hugs to all! 

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today...it really means a lot to me!

Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts - Leafy Vines;  Papertrey Ink - Keep it Simple: Encouragement
Misc: Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Inks; Lucy's Things - Clear Jewels; Versamark; Altenew - Crisp Pure White Embossing Powder

Addicted to CAS Card Challenge

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 ‘Silhouette’.

Our Guest Designer is Jane Taylor

             

A very simple design using the (new to me) dies from PTI called "She Moves". I used Altenew inks for the ombre' ink blending and stacked the runners with three die-cuts to add dimension.

We would love to see how the code word ‘Silhouette’ 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 ~

Since this is a new stamp/die set, I am entering Darnell's NBUS Challenge #13.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT - More Essential Sentiments

Dies: Papertrey Ink - She Moves

Misc: Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes; Altenew Ink Cubes

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)

Fusion Card Challenge - Critter

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Critter’. I decided to go with the sketch this time, and use the color palette from the inspiration photo.  

This is the first time I've inked up this PTI set from Maile Belle's 'Stamping Simply' Series: Splits Collection. I stamped the image and colored it with Copic markers, and added clear EP to the sentiment. Lastly, I used yellow cardstock as a background for the Venise Lace border.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/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: Papertrey Ink - Stamping Simply Series: Splits Collection
Dies: Spellbinders - Venise Lace Border
Misc: Copic Markers; MFT - Lemon Chiffon cardstock; Ranger - Super Fine Detail Clear EP