Birthday Leaves

 I've got a card for 3 challenges today.  I used the sketch from CAS Colours & Sketches, the theme from Just Us Girls (Leaves) and the third column (Die cut, Leaves, Embellishments) from the Tic Tac Toe challenge at The Paper Players.  I had forgotten even ordering these leaf dies from MFT (and I confess that happens way more than it should!) so was thrilled to find them in my stash and put them to use.  I cut the leaves from some Basic Grey paper and layered them three times for dimension.  I embossed the Simon Says sentiment on an MFT stitched arch and added twine and Crystal Drops for a bit of embellishment.  I was feeling very rusty today so it took far longer than it should have to come up with this but I'm happy with how it ended up.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Oliver 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Furry Cat & Box) Simon Says Stamp

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko,

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (In-Focus Florals, Stitched Arch) My Favourite Things

Twine:  Darice

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

You're How Old?

The current Inspired By photo reminded me of this card that I made a few weeks ago so I thought I'd CASE myself and make a similar one for this challenge.  These Stampers Anonymous/Tim Holtz Crazy Dogs are are so cute and they have the best expressions on their faces.  The shocked look on this guy's face seemed a perfect match for this rather cheeky sentiment.  :)

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Rose Red, Peekaboo Peach) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Out of Print 6x6) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Dog from Crazy Dogs, Hat from Crazy Things) Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous, (Sentiment) Papertrey Ink

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Wonky Stitched Rectangles) My Favourite Things, (Speech bubble) XCut

Markers:  (E33, E35, E37, 100) Copic

Monstera Birthday

 

Today's card is for the Just Add Ink photo inspiration challenge and for Darnell's NBUS challenge (since it's the first time I've inked up this Altenew potted plant).  I love the inspiration photo as it could have been taken here where all our houses are built of stone and painted bright and cheerful colours with white roofs.  Over the years our house has gone through a number of colour changes.  Here's a photo of the transition from turquoise to dark blue.  Today the house is sage green.

  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Terracotta)

Patterned Papers:  (Kioshi 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Plant from Potted Plants) Altenew, (Sentiment from Sentimental: Birthday) Winnie & Walter 

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Eucalyptus) Catherine Pooler

Dies:  (Hemstitch Rectangles) Spellbinders

Gems:  Recollections

Butterfly Birthday

 

I carried on from yesterday with some paper piecing using my old Basic Grey papers.  This time it's for the CAS Colours & Sketches challenge where I turned the sketch 90 degrees to the right (or left).  This was a quick and easy make.  Fussy cutting the butterfly took the longest... and then I realised I had the matching die.  Doh!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Papers:  (Ambrosia 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Butterfly from Butterflies) Avery Elle, (Sentiment from Monkey Business) Reverse Confetti

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Zig Zag Stiched Oval) My Favourite Things

Gems:  Recollections

Cupcake Birthday

 

I've got a quick card today for the Card Concept challenge.  I was inspired by those yummy looking cupcakes with that perfectly swirled icing.  They made me think of this Neat & Tangled set which I thought would be fun to paper piece.  I pulled out some ancient Basic Grey patterned paper and put together this CAS (or maybe slightly Clean and Layered) design.  The cupcake and speech bubble are popped up on foam tape for a bit of dimension.  And now I think I might go and do a little baking...

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Papers:  (Brown from Obscure 12x12, Others from Kioshi 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (All from Sketchy Cupcakes) Neat & Tangled

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Sand Dunes, Rocky Shores) Altenew

Dies:  (Stitched panel) Mama Elephant, (Hearts) Simon Says Stamp

Gems:  Recollections

Thanks A Latte!

 

Hello!

I've got a card this evening for the Fusion challenge where I used the sketch and took inspiration from the purple in the photo.  I used some ancient Basic Gray patterned paper and the new to me latte die and stamp set from Honey Bee Stamps.  I also added a little coffee cup from Essential By Ellen. 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Blackberry Bliss, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Kioshi 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Coffee cup from Everyday Essentials) Essentials by Ellen, (Sentiment from Latte) Honey Bee Stamps

Ink:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Fresh Fig) Stampin' Up

Embossing Powder: (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Latte) Honey Bee Stamps

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Wavy Thank You

This week The Paper Players are looking for CAS Thank You cards.  In my continuing effort to use patterned paper I pulled out a couple of dies to create this card.  I have an awful lot of 12x12 papers.  They tend to have larger designs which don't always lend themselves to the size of cards but dies like these waves from MFT allow you to cut the papers down to size and still preserve some of the design.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Daffodil Delight) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Indian Summer 12x12) Basic Grey

Dies:  (Ride the Waves) My Favourite Things, (Thank You) Simon Says Stamp

Markers:  (Y38, E31, E37, C7) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic, (Glossy Accents) Ranger  

Happy Bird-Day!

Today's card is for the Seize the Birthday Totally Tropical challenge.  I used to love visiting the flamingos at the zoo when I was a kid and remember the big excitement on the island when one escaped.  It was spotted in several areas around the island (including at the airport) before it eventually settled in the Spittal Pond nature reserve.  Smart bird.  Anyway they definitely conjure up tropical vibes for me and so I though this Reverse Confetti flamingo would make for a fun birthday card.  I wanted a green background for him and was excited to find this Basic Grey paper that had a smattering of pink in the green.  This is why we hoard the patterned paper...

  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Flirty Flamingo, Strawberry Slush, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Obscure 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Flamingo & sentiment from Fabulous Flamingo) Reverse Confetti, (Party hat from Beary Special Birthday) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Flamingo) Reverse Confetti, (Speech bubble) Paper Smooches

Washi Tape:  Me & My Big Ideas

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

Here For You Butterflies

I've got a card today for the new Colour Throwdown challenge where the colors are black, white and turquoise.  I was digging through some old stash and came across a set of die cut butterflies from Making Memories and decided they needed to be put to use.  I paired them up with some patterned paper from Basic Grey, a sentiment from Altenew and some black Nuvo dots.  I figured while I had them out I'd make a second card but with a yellow background this time using My Mind's Eye papers.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Blue from Adrift) Basic Grey, (Yellow from Lost & Found 6x6) My Mind's Eye

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Bamboo Roses) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Butterflies) Making Memories

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Silhouette Sympathy

Today I'm playing along with the Silhouette challenge at Addicted to CAS and the Anything Goes challenge at Paper Smooches.  I have quite a few lovely flower dies from PS that make wonderful silhouettes.  I paired this one with a vase from another set and used a bit of Basic Grey paper behind them.  The sentiment is from Altenew and I used some Nuvo dots around the sentiment and also to create the flower center.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Kioshi 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamp:  (Sentiment from Heartfelt Sentiments) Altenew

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Die:  (Flower & vase) Paper Smooches

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Polaroid Flower

I'm continuing to have fun with the old chipboard pieces I dug up recently. Today I've got a flower for the Flower Power challenge at the Simon Says Wednesday challenge.  I used Lawn Fawn's polaroid die with the Crate Paper flower and Basic Grey letter stickers.  It came together quickly with a few Nuvo dots scattered around as finishing touches.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Season 12x12) Crate Paper

Die:  (Polaroid) Lawn Fawn

Chipboard:  (Flower from Season collection) Crate Paper

Stickers:  (Letters from Kioshi collection) Basic Grey

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

Chipboard Butterfly

Another fun chipboard piece that I dug out of my 12x12 paper collections.  This one I used for the Just Add Ink sketch challenge.  I used complimentary papers from the set and a sentiment from Simon Says Stamp.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Ambrosia 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Simple Sentiments No 1) Simon Says Stamp

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Chipboard:  (Butterfly from Ambrosia collection) Basic Grey

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Take Flight

When I was digging around through my old 12x12 patterned paper collections I found a whole pile of chipboard shapes and letters and thought it would be fun to make some quick cards with them.  This one if for the AAA Cards Sketch challenge which had the optional twist of "It flies".  This dragonfly paired nicely with this old Papertrey Ink sentiment and I used a coloured card base to give it a little extra oomph without being too busy.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Wisteria Wonder) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Happy Trails) Papertrey Ink

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Chipboard:  (Dragonfly from Offbeat collection) Basic Grey

Other:  (Nuvo Violet Galaxy Crystal Drops) Tonic

Basic Grey Birthday

After my recent mojo struggles I had a pretty good card making day today.  I pulled out some ancient Basic Grey 12x12 papers for this card for CAS(E) This Sketch and the AAA Birthday challenge (Dots &/or Stripes).  The birthday sentiment cake is from a super cute Lil Inker Designs set that has a few cakes of different sizes.  I used Nuvo Crystal drops for the candle flame and to sprinkle a few little dots around.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Daffodil Delight) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Lucky 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Eat Cake) Lil' Inker Designs

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Long Classic Rectangles Small and Large) Spellbinders

Other:  9Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #364

Welcome to Week 364 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I am excited to be getting back to card making after my surgery.  It was so frustrating to have down time but not be able to craft.  Grrrr...  I did lots of reading though and even watched a few movies I've been meaning to watch for ages.  It was good downtime and Chica was more than happy to help keep me planted on the sofa!  

I kept thing very simple for my first card back - one image with basic paper piecing and a sentiment.  The mug is Paper Smooches and the sentiment is from Lil' Inker Designs.  I was heartbroken to hear they recently closed up shop!   I remember when they opened.  I have so many of their products and Laura always provided exceptional customer service.  I'll really miss them. 

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!

Deepti Stephens

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas 

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Karen Haman

Melissa Chipperfield

Milka Gubo 

Nancy Elrick

Sandie Munroe

Sue Symens

This week's guest designer:

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 30 March (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper:  (Paper Cottage 6x6) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Cup & steam from Hot Concoctions) Paper Smooches, (Sentiment from Coffee Cozy) Lil' Inker Designs

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Soft Suede) Stampin' Up

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Gems:  Recollections

Bold Patterned Birthday

Hello there!

I'm popping in today with a card for the Seize the Birthday Layer It challenge.  I took inspiration from this gorgeous card made by Gayatri.  I changed it up a bit by keeping the die cuts right next to each other and using patterned paper instead of inked card.  It's a great way to make use of patterned paper especially the old 12x12 sheets that I have.  I added the Simon Says birthday die over the top which is a two layer die so counting the card base I have 4 layers.  I liked the design so much I ended up making three cards with different papers and I imagine there will be more in the future.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Rich Razzleberry, Crisp Cantaloupe, Lemon Lime Twist) Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, K&Co

Dies:  (Happy Birthday) Simon Says Stamp, (Flags) Taylored Expressions

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic, (Glossy Accents) Ranger

Yellow Butterfly

Hi there!

I've got a card today for three challenges - CAS Colours and Sketches, Freshly Made Sketches and Seize the Birthday (Toppings - Butterflies).

I used a few scraps of old patterned paper here (which always makes me happy) and a pretty butterfly from My Favourite Things.  I love that the body of the butterfly comes as a separate die so you can layer it on the wings for more dimension.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White) Bazzill, (Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Yellow from Capture 6x6) Basic Grey, (Purple from Everyday Collection 6x6) Avery Elle

Stamps:  (Sentiment from More Essential Sentiments) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Butterfly) My Favourite Things, (Stitched rectangle) Lil' Inker Designs

Gems:  Recollections