I'd Totally Pee On You

 Today I'm playing along with Addicted to CAS where the codeword is Circle.  I'm pretty sure I bought this Essentials by Ellen stamp set purely for this sentiment.  It totally cracks me up and is actually a true promise here in Bermuda when at certain times of year the Portuguese Man 'O War jellyfish are plentiful.  The sentiment pairs perfectly with these MFT jellyfish and I thought the porthole would be the perfect way to highlight it!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Grey) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Jellyfish from Ocean Fun) My Favourite Things, (Sentiment from Besties) Essentials by Ellen

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Pinkalicious, Rubellite, Razzleberry) Altenew

Die:  (Porthole) My Favourite Things

Gems:  Recollections

Lucky Me

 I'm playing along today with the Friendship or Encouragement challenge at Time Out.  I used a new to me sentiment die from Essentials by Ellen and some fun Crate Paper patterned paper that's been kicking around for a while.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White, Black) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Bliss Collection 12x12) Crate Paper

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Lucky) Essentials by Ellen

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Die:  (Lucky) Essentials by Ellen

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Stripes & Anchor

 Today I'm playing along with The Card Concept.  My CAS design was inspired by the stripes on the left of the photo and the general nautical theme.  The anchor and sentiment are both from Paper Smooches.  I used the wonderful Quick Stripes dies from Mama Elephant to cut the stripes.  How did I ever live without them??

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Real Red, Crushed Curry, Emerald Envy, Night of Navy, Basic Grey) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Wicked Nautical) Paper Smooches

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Anchor) Paper Smooches, (Quick Stripes) Mama Elephant

Other: (Nuvo Red Berry Crystal Drops) Tonic

Lemons & Limes

I've got two cards today inspired by the CAS Colours & Sketches challenge.  I broke out a new to me Essentials by Ellen stamp set and made use of some more Hero Arts ribbon after recently having so much fun with it on this card and this card.  

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (All from Squeeze the Day) Essentials by Ellen

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

Markers:  (Y00, Y02, Y08, Y11, YG03, YG06, YG11, YG67, E57) Copic

Ribbon:  Hero Arts

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard and Dandelion Yellow Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #385

 

Welcome to Week 385 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

The simple stripes dies I got from Mama Elephant are my new favourite things.  Do you know how much cardstock and how many swear words I've wasted in the past trying to cut them with my paper cutter?  Now it just takes a few passes through my Cuttlebug and all is right with my stripes!

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

***You've got 2 weeks for this challenge!***

Link your creations to the CASology blog by 9am Monday, 15 March (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Hello Friend) Lawn Fawn

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Clear) Hero Arts

Dies:  (Quick Stripes) Mama Elephant

CASology #377

 

Welcome to Week 377 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

We are lucky to have an incredible sunset view over the water at our house and a boat sailing by silhouetted in front of a blazing orange sky is a beautiful sight.  I used the very versatile Skinny Stripes from Essentials by Ellen to create the graphic sunset and a long retired (but still very cool) sailboat die from WPlus9.

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:

Marina

This week's sponsor:

Uniko

***We're going back to challenges every 2 weeks!***

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Stay Salty) Essentials by Ellen

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Sailboat) WPlus9, (Skinny Stripes) Essentials by Ellen

Other:  (Nuvo Navy Blue Crystal Drops) Tonic

Nothing Better Than A True Friend

I've got a card today for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  I'm hoping it's okay that I didn't use a square card base.  I realised after I was done that the DT had all made square cards.  Oops.  Must pay closer attention...

I used an old but goodie PTI flower and sentiment for my design.  For some reason I often use purple with this flower.  I'm going to have to get brave next time I pull it out and try something different but for no here it is in all it's purple glory!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Old Olive, Fresh Fig) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from In Bloom) Papertrey Ink

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Die:  (Square Frames) My Favourite Things

Marker:  (Wisteria Wonder) Stampin' Up

Other:  (Nuvo Violet Galaxy Crystal Drops) Tonic

Umbrellas and Rain

I haven't played along with Darnell's Twofer Card Challenge since the very first one - feathers.  Now she's up to challenge #26 and I decided I had to join in again.  There are so many DT cards and entries with very clever uses of rain and/or umbrellas.  I've not been very clever though and have just gone super CAS making a friendship card and an encouragement card using some old Lawn Fawn sets that were feeling neglected.  Looking at them now I'm afraid they might be too similar but I'm going to enter them anyway and endeavor to get more creative with the next challenge! 

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Coud, rain, umbrella and "weather" sentiment from Partly Cloudy, "Awesome" sentiment  from So Much To Say) Lawn Fawn

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Pale Tomato, Orange Soda, Butter Bar, Green Hills, Pool, Stone Wash, Soft Granite) Hero Arts

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard & Navy Blue Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #358

Welcome to Week 358 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

My Favourite Things has some really fun sassy sentiment sets and this Katzelkraft kitty seemed made for this particular sentiment.  Clearly he's that friend who promises plenty of hijinks and no chance of a dull moment whenever you get together! 

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!

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Karen Haman

Milka Gubo

Melissa Chipperfield 

Nancy Elrick

Sue Symens

This week's guest designer:

Deepti S.

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Old Olive) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Cat) Katzelkraft, (Sentiment from Sassy Pants Best Friends) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Rich Cocoa) Tsukineko

Markers:  (YR04, Y38) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ripened Pumpkin Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #306

Welcome to Week 306 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

Both this tiny bear and the bubble die are oldie but goodie Simon Says Stamp products.  The bubble die is a little fussy to work with but I like the lightness and openness of it - it adds interest to a CAS card without overwhelming it.

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!

Anna Uhras

Bharati Nayudu

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Karen Haman
Kevin Bray

Melissa Chipperfield 

Rachel Bergfeld

This week's guest designer is:

Tenia

This week's sponsor is:

Uniko Studio

Link your creations to the CASology blog and remember that the deadline for entries is Monday at 9am (CDT).

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Bear from Circle Friends) Simon Says Stamp, (Sentiment from Beary Special Birthday) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Bubble Parade) Simon Says Stamp

Markers:  (E33, E35) Copic

Gems:  Recollections

CASology #297

Welcome to Week 297 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I realize there are plenty of different activity related shoes out there - hiking boots, riding boots, flippers, golf shoes, etc - but for me, most of my active pursuits need nothing more than a pair of sneakers.  As a kid I was pretty boring and only ever wore plain black or white sneakers.  They could not have ANY colour on them.  These days I have a bit more fun - purple running shoes and turquoise Converse are more my thing.  Entering my second childhood maybe?  

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!

Anna Uhras

Bharati Nayudu

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Karen Haman
Kevin Bray

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield 

Rachel Bergfeld

This week's sponsor is:

Uniko Studio

Link your creations to the CASology blog and remember that the deadline for entries is Monday at 9am (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (Sneakers) Serendipity Stamps, (Sentiment from 12 Days Companion Greetings) Essentials by Ellen

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko
Markers:  (R32, YR02, Y02, G02, B02, C1, C3) Copic

Gems:  Recollections

CASology #282

Welcome to Week 282 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

These little cuddling Neat & Tangled kitties are so adorable!  I Copic coloured them, fussy cut them and gave them a little turquoise mat to snuggle on.  It's not often that a card comes together so quickly so it makes me love this even more.  :)     

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!

Anna Uhras

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino 

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield 

Rachel Bergfeld

Sherrie Mannion 

This week's guest designer:

Karen D.

Link your creations to the CASology blog and remember that the deadline for entries is Monday at noon (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Bermuda Bay) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Perfect) Neat & Tangled

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

Markers:  (RV42, YR04, YR61, Y38, C1, C3) Copic

Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stella) Zig

Gems:  Recollections