Thursday, March 28, 2019

Easter Kites


Hiya!

I'm playing along today with the Inkspirational Word Prompt Challenge - Cloud.  Here in Bermuda it's tradition to fly kites on Good Friday so I wanted to make some kite related Easter cards.  This Paper Smooches image is perfect and I love the little curls in the cloud design - so cute!  I paper pieced the kite and clouds and then added a Simon Says Stamp Easter die.  I ended up making 3 cards with the different combos of paper left over from the stamping and fussy cutting.  Always a plus when you can make multiples!  





Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Textured white) Bazzill, (Rose Red, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (Kite & cloud from Cut Loose) Paper Smooches, (Blessings from Rejoice!) Simn Says Stamp
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Easter) Simon Says Stamp
Glitter:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic
Gems:  Recollections
  

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Pattern Paper Purrthday


Hello hello!

Today I'm playing along with two challenges - the Paper Smooches Birthday challenge and the Time Out Inspired By Words challenge.  I used some NBUS Paper Smooches dies (cat, mouse and paint stroke) and an old favourite Lil' Inker Designs die (balloon) along with some bright and busy patterned paper to create this little number.  Very different from my usual CAS fare but sometimes I like to get a little crazy!  :)




Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Basic Grey, Basic Black) Stampin' Up!
Patterned Paper:  (Good Vibes 6x6) Crate Paper
Stamps:  (Sentiment from Smitten Kitten) My Favourite Things
Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko,
Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow
Die:  (Cat, mouse, paint stroke) Paper Smooches, (Balloon) Lil' Inker Designs, (Wonky Stitched Rectangle) My Favourite Things
Other:  (Nuvo Turquoise Crystal Drops) Tonic
Gems:  Recollections

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Rainbow Birthday


Hello!

A super quick post today with a card for the Just Us Girls photo inspiration challenge.  I used some Papertrey products that have been languishing on a shelf and lots of Distress Inks.

Hope you have a fabulous day!


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (Happy)
Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Fossilized Amber, Twisted Citron, Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet) Distress Ink
Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow
Die:  Papertrey Ink
Glitter:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

Monday, March 25, 2019

Trio of Bunnies


Good morning!  

I'm popping in with a card for two challenges - AAA Cards (1 image + optional twist: spring) and Simon Says Wednesday challenge (Cute).  I've had this cute Skipping Stones Designs bunny image for ages and, while he's had a few outings in the past, it was fun to find him again and dust him off.  I thought the Altenew letters felt very Easter-y and I'm always a fan of the yellow and turquoise combo!

I made a few other cards while I had the supplies out but keep changing my mind about which is my favourite.  Which do you like best?






Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Textured white) Bazzill, (Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  Skipping Stones Designs
Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko
Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow
Dies:  (Letters) Altenew, (Ovals, Scalloped frame, Sentiment banner) My Favourite Things
Markers:  Copic
Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard, Clear Crystal Drops) Tonic

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Shoes and Flowers


Hi there!  

I've got two cards to share today for a few challenges.  First up is for Freshly Made Sketches and the colour challenge at Just Add Ink.  I dug out some old Paper Smooches stamps and dies for this card.  How cute are those shoes?  Initially I just had the shoes laid out in a grid pattern but that didn't seem quite right.  Then I tried popping them up on black squares but I didn't have the right size.  Finally I punched out a bunch of circles and voila - third time's the charm!  I love it!



Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Berry Burst, Bermuda Bay, Perfect Plum, Basic Black) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (Sentiment from Retail Therapy) Paper Smooches
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Shoes) Paper Smooches
Punch:  (1 1/4" circle punch) EK Success
Gems:  Recollections




Next is a card for the colour challenge at CAS Colours and Sketches.  This is the first time I've inked up this Altenew set and I love it!  I am definitely going to be playing with it a lot more especially with the feeling of spring in the air - its perfect for this time of year.


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Old Olive, Pacific Point, Sahara Sand) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (All from Garden Silhouette) Altenew
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Old Olive, Pacific Point, Sahara Sand) Stampin' Up
Die:  (Garden Silhouette) Altenew
Twine:  Darice
Gems: Recollections

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

CASology #336


Welcome to Week 336 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:



This is definitely my new favourite shark stamp.  I love his smiling face and goofy overbite.  So cute!  The inked background was a happy accident.  It was an inking exercise gone wrong that I almost threw out but in the end I liked the weird texture and thought it would make for a good ocean background.  
  
Looking forward to seeing what direction the cue word takes you.  Check out the gorgeousness from the rest of the design team then play along!



This week's guest designer:

Asa

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

** This is a two week challenge!!**

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 1 April at 9am (CDT).


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink
Stamps:  (All from Beach Buds) My Favourite Things
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko, (Mermaid Lagoon) Ranger, (Smokey Slate) Stampin' Up
Markers:  (C1, C3) Copic
Other:  (Nuvo Ripened Pumpkin & Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

CASology #335


Welcome to Week 335 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:



Earth (as in dirt) has been a frequent presence in our house lately as Miss Chica has suddenly displayed an affinity for digging!  Despite our best efforts she's dug up our new banana plant 3 times now.  We may have to resort to rerouting the invisible fencing around the garden because chicken wire and concrete blocks have done nothing to deter her so far! 
  
Looking forward to seeing what direction the cue word takes you.  Check out the gorgeousness from the rest of the design team then play along!



This week's guest designer:

** We're back to weekly challenges now that the holiday are over!**

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 18 March at 9am (CDT).


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (Carrots & trowel from Green Thumb) Paper Smooches, (Sentiment from My Punny Valentine) Fresh Squeezed Stamps
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Stitched Arch) My Favourite Things
Markers:  (R17, YR04, YR07, G14, C5) Copic
Other:  (Nuvo Ripened Pumpkin Crystal Drops) Tonic

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

CASology #334


Welcome to Week 334 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:



My infantile mind immediately went to funky smells with this cue word, helped along by Miss Chica who drops some hardcore SBD's on a regular basis.  Who knew such a big smell could come from such a small dog??
  
Looking forward to seeing what direction the cue word takes you.  Check out the gorgeousness from the rest of the design team then play along!



This week's guest designer:

Claire

** We're back to weekly challenges now that the holiday are over!**

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 11 March at 9am (CDT).


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper:  (Perfectly Plaid Rainbow) Lawn Fawn
Stamps:  (Dog from Canine Companions, Hat from Beary Special Birthday) My Favourite Things, (Fart & sentiment from Stinky Skunk) Sweet Stamp Shop
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko
Markers:  (YG03, BV02, E33, E35) Copic
Other:  (Nuvo Violet Galaxy & Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic