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

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

Fusion Card Challenge - Summer

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

I love all the sweet treats in the photo, especially in the summertime, so I grabbed this retired SSS set, inked it up, colored each image with Copic markers, then sprayed them with clear shimmer spritz to add sparkle.  I added the (new to me) layered die-cut sentiment and rounded the lower corners of the card...and that was it!

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 am stepping down from the team, so this is my last card for the Fusion Challenge. I would like to say 'Thank You' to Karren and her really fabulous team for having me...It's been a real honor creating alongside such a talented group...Thank you all!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp - You're So Sweet; MFT - Sweet Sentiments
Dies: MFT - Simon Says Stamp - You're So Sweet; Sweet Layered Die
Misc: Copic Markers; Imagine - Sheer Shimmer Spritz; WRMK - Corner Rounder (1/4"); Altenew - Crisp Pure White EP

Fusion Card Challenge - Butterfly

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

I die cut the butterflies and inked them (and the alphas) with Peacock Feathers DOX and mounted the panel onto a piece of silver foil cardstock. Photographing foil cardstock is such a challenge, which is why some of the circles look black and some look silver...they're all silver ~ 

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:
Dies: Simon Says Stamp - Butterfly Shimmer; Waffle Flower - Cutaway Alpha dies
Misc: MFT - Silver Foil Cardstock; Tim Holtz - Peacock Feathers DOX

Sending Hugs

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and our prompt is ‘Nature’.  This time I used the colors from the inspiration photo and the sketch for my design... 

I thought these cute little penguins would be perfect for this sketch. The stamp set is called 'All Four Seasons', so I stamped one for each season :) It's hard to see on screen, but I colored an element on each one in lavender (the pom-pom on winter, the flower for spring, the swimmer's tube for summer and the coffee cup for autumn). The circular pattern is from a background stamp and I used distress ink to darken the thin strip under the sentiment.

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: Clearly Besotted - All Four Seasons; MFT - Greetings Galore; SSS - Round and Round Background
Dies: MFT - Wonky Stitched Circlesc
Stencils: MFT - Mini Cloud Edges

November CAS Stencil Challenge Reminder

Hi all ~ I'm back to remind everyone that there is still plenty of time to play along with us at the CAS Stencil Challenge. Linda is our Hostess, and she is challenging us to use the Monoprint technique with our stencils. Lucie is our Guest Designer, and she has created a gorgeous card to inspire everyone!

I watched the video tutorial (which we always have on the challenge blog) and created the stencil monoprint with my Altenew Liquid Marble Stencil and distress inks. I die cut the bloom and frame with the monoprint pattern and in white, then replaced the background with the pattern.

As always, the CAS Stencil Challenge is open until the 24th, and we would love it if you joined us...It's our last challenge for 2019, so come on over and check out all the beautiful cards my teamies have created and get inspired!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Friendship
Dies: SSS - Sunflower Frame
Stencil: Altenew - Liquid Marble Stencil
Misc: Lucy's - Clear Gems; Tim Holtz Distress Inks; Altenew Obsidian Ink - Black

October Twofer Card Challenge - Harvest

Hi there blog friends ~ I always enjoy playing along with Darnell's Twofer Challenge and as soon as I saw this month's prompt, 'Harvest', I ordered this cute stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh: 

My first card (left) was stamped on Blending Card and colored with Copic markers in autumn colors. To keep it CAS, I added a sentiment with copper embossing powder with a touch of WOS and Glossy Accents on the flower. 

For my 2nd card, I wanted to create a monochromatic color palette and stamped the images with cement gray ink on a stone gray panel. I stepped outside my comfort zone and stamped a few images in a random pattern, then die cut the panel with the stitched scallop border die. I added a scripty sentiment and a few sparkly sequins, and this card was finished. 

The rules for the Twofer Challenge are: We can interpret the prompt however it inspires us, but we must use the same stamp or die on both cards and they must be for 2 different occasions.

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...deadline is the 24th!

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

Supplies:
Stamps: Pretty Pink Posh - Autumn Wreath; SSS - Big Thanks
Dies: MFT - Stitched Scallop Basic Edges
Ink: MFT - Cement Gray, Licorice Hybrid Ink; Versamark; SSS - Soft Granite
Misc: WOW - Copper Embossing Powder; Pretty Pink Posh - Copper Sequins; Little Things by Lucy - Diamond Sequins; WOS - Clear Sparkle Pen; Glossy Accents

Always & Forever

Hi there ~ I'm back with a quick post to share a card before CASology closes their doors for this weeks' challenge:)

Here is what I came up with...

Hubby and I will be married 44 years in January, so I thought combining the ampersand and sentiment would work well for an anniversary card. I used gold embossing powder for all the stamping, dry embossed a border to create a frame, and added a few gold sequins...and that was it :)

Have a great week, everyone ~ Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: SSS - Forever and Always; Paper Smooches - Ampersand
Dies: Paper Smooches - Ampersand
Misc: Ranger - Super Fine Gold EP; Pretty Pink Posh - Gold Sequins; Scor-Pal; WRMK - Stylus

Addicted to CAS Challenge #147 - Foliage

Hello there, blog friends! It's time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS! Our Hostess is Stephanie, and she has chosen 'Foliage' as our code word!

I started by masking a vertical panel, then created masks with post-it notes and Lawn Fawn leaf dies, which I sponged using Distress Oxide inks. The 'Thanks' sentiment is from SSS and the 'xo' is from MFT. A few gold sequins and this card was done and dusted :) 

Our Guest Designer and my teammates have created some gorgeous cards for this challenge. Stop on over to the ATCAS Challenge Blog to check them out, and play along with us...we would love to see your take on the code word.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: SSS - Big Thanks Words; MFT - From the Heart
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Leaves
Inks: TH - Distress Oxide Inks; PTI - Dark Chocolate Ink; Versamark
Misc: Pretty Pink Posh - Gold Sequins; Hero Arts - White embossing powder

Fusion Card Challenge - Citrus

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is 'Citrus'. I decided to go with the sketch and used my NBUS stamps and dies from SSS.

I couldn't wait to ink up this stamp set, especially since the summer is coming to a close and I'll be hunting for my autumn-themed sets very soon :) I created a mask for each section and blended Distress Inks to mimic the water, sand, and sky, then colored the images with Copic markers. For fun, I also embossed the sand pails in white EP on a blue inked panel. Lastly, I created an ombre effect with Squeezed Lemonade on the die cut sentiment and horizontal panel and added a touch of Crystal Glaze on the surfboards.

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: SSS - Surf's Up
Dies: SSS - Surf's Up, Painted Wafer Die (Enjoy)
Inks: Versamark; Distress Inks - Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers, Squeezed Lemonade
Misc: Copic Markers; Nuvo Crystal Glaze; Hero Arts Detail White Embossing Powder; White Gel Pen

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)

Addicted to CAS Challenge #144 - Apples

Hi all...it’s time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS. Our Hostess is Anja and she has chosen the Code Word 'Apples'.

Our Guest Designer is the super talented Ksenija, who has created a beautiful card to inspire everyone!

Our Sponsor is Happy Little Stampers and as always, Kylie is offering the winner a generous $20. GC to the store!

For my card, I used the SSS set called 'You're So Sweet' ~

For a change, I decided to create a square card...I masked the first apple, then stamped the other before coloring them with Copic markers. I then coated the base of each apple with Nuvo Crystal Glaze to give them a high buffed shine! I also added clear EP to the sentiment. Lastly, I added splatters with gold watercolor.

Ok, now we would love to see how the code word Apples inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team and play along with us, visit the ATCAS Blog HERE ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: SSS - You're So Sweet
Dies: MFT - Inside/Out Stitched Squares
Misc: Copic Markers; Versafine Ink; Ranger Super Fine Clear EP; Nuso Crystal Glaze; Gansai Tambi Starry Colors

CASology Challenge #306 - Bear

Hi there blog friends ~ I'm back to share a card I created for this week's challenge at CASology. I dug out one of my all-time favorite 'bears' and inked her up for my card:

As a gift for a purchase from Taylored Expressions, I received this cute little pocket...so, I used a cheesecloth background stamp and blended light blue ink on the edges to create a denim look. I popped the bear in so that she looks like she's peeking out to say hello and placed both elements on a wonky stitched panel. A sweet sentiment embossed with Liquid Platinum, and this card was done :)

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: SSS/Mama Elephant - Skater Kids; MFT - Cheesecloth Background, More Essential Sentiments
Dies: SSS/Mama Elephant - Skater Kids; Taylored Expressions - Pocketful of Sunshine; MFT - Wonky Stitched Rectangles

Addicted to CAS Challenge #138

Hi there, blog friends! It's time for a new challenge at ATCAS and yours truly is your hostess! If there's one thing I love when creating a card, it's to use the colors of the rainbow for my images :) CarolG is our Guest Designer, and Happy Little Stampers is sponsoring the challenge with a $20.00 GC to the store.

For the birds, I used the MFT "I'm Tweet on You" stamps and dies (listed below) in rainbow order. The clouds are from the MFT mini cloud stencil inked with TH Tumbled Glass.  

If you have time, grab your inks and stamps/stencils and join us for the challenge...we always love to see your creations in the gallery!

Thanks so much for stopping by...I really appreciate your visits and read every one of your lovely comments...Thank you!

Supplies
Stamps: MFT - I'm Tweet on You
Dies: MFT - I'm Tweet on You, Slanted Sentiments; Silhouette Cameo - Branch; Mama Elephant - Confetti (heart)
Stencil: MFT - Mini Cloud
Inks: Tim Holtz - Tumbled Glass; SSS - Hot Lips, Hero Arts - Orange Soda, Butter Bar, Green Hills, SSS Audrey Blue, Hero Arts - Passion Flower; Versamark
Misc: Stampendous - Detail White EP; Gelly Roll - White Pen; Wink of Stella - Clear Sparkle Pen

CASology Challenge - Thrill

Hi there blog friends ~ 

This is my 2nd post today...if you're looking for my ATCAS Challenge card, please go Here.

I always enjoy playing along in the CASology Challenge, and I love this week's cue card...Thrill!

Here is my card:

I never tire of this SSS/Mama Elephant collab stamp set, and thought this little kitty would work well to show the thrill of riding a skateboard! I started by masking off a small area along the bottom, then inking the ground with Grout Gray and stenciling the clouds with TH Tumbled Glass ink. I colored the images with Copic markers and added a touch of glitter to the puffs of smoke...and that was it :)

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies
Stamps & Dies: SSS/Mama Elephant - Skater Kids
Stencil: MFT - Mini Clouds
Misc: Spectrum Noir Clear Glitter 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