Striped Tree

Today's card is for the Addicted to Stamps and More Christmas challenge.  I managed to quickly make 4 cards with this design.  I took a piece of printer paper and covered it with different green strips of cardstock and then die cut 4 trees from it.  Then I die cut 4 stars, embossed 4 sentiments and trimmed 4 card base panels from an old 12x12 piece of patterned paper. The trees are popped up on foam tape and I added a few crystal drops because I love them.  :)

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Black) Papertrey Ink, (Daffodil Delight,  All the greens!) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Red plaid 12x12) 

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Get Merry) Hero Arts

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko,

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Tree, star) Papertrey Ink

Other:  (Nuvo Simply White Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #397

 Welcome to Week 397 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I have a few typewrite stamps but this one from Hero Arts is one of my favourites.  It reminds me of the one my grandmother had and I loved the clack of the keys and the thunk of the return.  Such good solid sounds!  I fussy cut this one from Bermuda Bay cardstock and made the paper bright yellow so the sentiment wouldn't be missed.  I also added some scored lines in the background to give it a little texture

We're welcoming a new DT member today - Asa Johanssen!  Asa has been a long time player at CASology and I have been a long time admirer of her clean and crisp style.  I'm excited for her to join us!

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!

Asa Johanssen

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas 

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Melissa Chipperfield

Nancy Elrick

Sandie Munroe

Sue Symens

This week's guest designer:

Claire

***You've got 4 weeks for this challenge!***

Link your creations to the CASology blog by 9am Monday, 6 December (CDT).

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (All from Typewrite Notes) Hero Arts

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #393

 Welcome to Week 393 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

This week's cue word actually made me think of parking a car so I reached for this Taylored Expressions race car and sentiment.  I often pair them with some washi tape but this time I used a Hero Arts stencil to create the "road" for the car.

I'm also going to play along with the Colours Hues challenge - Red and Blue.

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 

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Melissa Chipperfield

Milka Gubo 

Nancy Elrick

Sandie Munroe

Sue Symens

***You've got 4 weeks for this challenge!***

Link your creations to the CASology blog by 9am Monday, 2 August (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (All from Vroom Vroom) Taylored Expressions

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Rockin' Red, Something Borrowed) Catherine Pooler

Stencil:  (Tweed pattern) Hero Arts

Other:  (Nuvo Red Berry Crystal Drops) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections

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

Ribbon Rainbow

 

As I mentioned in Thursday's post (and showed in my craft room tour) I have a ton of ribbon that I never use.  So I decided to continue to challenge myself to do something with it.  This works well with Time Out's challenge to do something different and I'm also going to play along at Seize the Birthday (no topping) since I ended up with a bright and cheery birthday card.  I used my ribbon to make a bright rainbow background and topped it with a Simon Says Stamp birthday die.  I'm loving the vibrant colours and the fun textures from the different ribbons.  Now to see how much more of the stuff I can use going forward...

Supplies Used:

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

Ribbon:  Hero Arts

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Flower and Ribbon

 

Today's card is for three challenges - Freshly Made Sketches, Simon Wednesday challenge (A Bit o' Green) and The Paper Players (Spring is in the Air).  

I took inspiration from the hot pink flower in the Paper Players photo and thought it would work nicely with the Freshly Made sketch.  Instead of adding leaves to the flowers I used green ribbon behind it.  The flower is an old one from Hero Arts that I coloured with Copics.  The ribbon is also Hero Arts.   A friend was looking at photos of my craft room recently and asked how I use ribbon on my cards.  I said, "I don't!" which got me thinking that I really should try to use some or pass it on to someone who will.  I made two cards using ribbon today and I'm pretty darn pleased with this first one!  (I'll share the other one tomorrow).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (Flower) Hero Arts, (Sentiment from Bigger Blooms) Papertrey Ink

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

Markers:  (RV29, R59, YR16, Y17) Copic

Ribbon:  Hero Arts

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

Wool You Be Mine?

 

I've got another sweet pun and anadorable little kitty today for the Freshly Made Sketches, Colour Throwdown and Simon Says Wednesday (Anything Goes) challenges.  This set from Hero Arts is so cute and has 4 adorable kitties to choose from.  I wanted to add some texture to the card base with a knit type stamp or embossing folder but don't have anything like that so I went for this pattern from Lil' Inker Designs which was as close as I could get.  (And I like how it turned out!)

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Dapper Denim) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Knitting) Hero Arts

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

Dies:  (Rectangle) Spellbinders, Coverplate) Lil' Inker Designs

Markers:  (RV10, C1, C3) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Blushing Red Crystal Drops) Tonic

Let's Get Merry!

 

Today's card is for the Simon Says Wednesday Christmas challenge.  The sentiment is an old one from Hero Arts but definitely always a favourite.  I thought it worked perfectly with this Tim Holtz pooch because he sure looks like he's well on his way to getting merry!

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  Doodlebug

Stamps:  (Dog from Crazy Dogs, Hat from Crazy Things) Stampers Anonymous, (Sentiment from Get Merry) Hero Arts

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

Dies:  (Long Classic Rectangles Small) Spellbinders

Markers:  (R11, R22, R27, R32, Y17, C1, C3, C5, C7) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Lots of Trees

 

I've got two more cards from yesterday's crafting session.  This one is for CAS Colours & Sketches and the Colour Throwdown.  I decided pretty quickly that I wanted to use trees for this sketch and first I made a card with stamped Hero Arts trees (see below).  Then I decided I wanted to try this challenge with Colour Throwdown but I couldn't find the right blue ink so I dug out these NBUS Neat & Tangled trees and some cardstock and used them instead.  Its amazing how completely different the two cards feel just by changing up the tree style and colours.  The second one feels much more whimsical to me but I also like the cool, graphic feel of the first one.  What do you think?

Supplies Used:

First Card:

Cardstock:  (Rustic Cream) Papertrey Ink, (Cajun Craze, Pool Party, Basic Black) Stampin' Up, (Blue) Bazzill

Stamp:  (Sentiment from Scandinavian Prints Christmas) Neat & Tangled

Ink:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder: (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Trees) Neat & Tangled, (Flag) My Favourite Things

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Second Card:

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

Stamp:  (Trees) Hero Arts, (Sentiment from Let It Snow) Lawn Fawn

Ink:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Bellini, Mint To Be, Sweet Sixteen) Catherine Pooler

Embossing Powder: (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Flag) My Favourite Things

Other:  (Nuvo White Crystal Drops) Tonic

Plaid Baby Welcome

I've got two cards today for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  I haven't made any baby cards in ages and this sketch also looked like a good opportunity to use some more patterned paper.  I've combined a Simon Says Stamp die cut sentiment with a Hero Arts teddy bear and some MFT (pink) and Lawn Fawn (blue) patterned papers.

Our lockdown has been extended for two more weeks but it looks like a few retail stores (hardware, garden supplies & pet supplies) will be able to open for limited hours starting next week.  Hooray!  It's been so frustrating to be home knowing there's a million projects we could be working on if we just had the supplies.  Fingers crossed we'll be able to get a few things accomplished in the next couple of weeks.  

Hope you're all staying safe and well!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Pretty in Pink, Bermuda Bay, Smokey Slate, Basic Black) Stampin; Up

Patterned Paper:  (Pink from County Fair Plaid 6x6) My Favourite Things, (Blue from Perfectly Plaid 6x6) Lawn Fawn

Stamps:  (Bear from New Baby) Hero Arts, (Sentiment from Just Hatched) Mama Elephant

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko
Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Welcome) Simon Says Stamp

Other:  (Nuvo White Crystal Drops) Tonic

Harmony Hedgehog

Hello!

I've got a card to share for two challenges today - Just Add Ink (Just Add "H") and Simon Says Wednesday (Christmas/Happy Holidays).  This is a triple "H" card with harmony, holidays and a hedgehog!  This Penny Black hedgie has been with me for a long time but this may be his first time getting inked up.  (Shame on me!)  Both the Hero Arts sentiment (also an oldie but goodie) and the Jillibean Soup paper seem tailor-made for this little guy.  I went with a yellow card base to show everything is lit up by his little lantern.

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Holly Berry Borscht 6x6) Jillibean Soup

Stamps:  (Hedgehog) Penny Black, (Shadow from Shadows) Paper Smooches, (Sentiment from Very Merry Christmas) Hero Arts

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko, (Sahara Sand) Stampin Up

Dies:  (Oval) SugarPea Designs

Markers:  (R27, R32, Y00, Y15, E08, W1, W3, W5) Copic

Glitter: (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

Other:  (Nuvo White Crystal Drops) Tonic

Special Wishes Pup

Hello hello!

I'm continuing to work on Christmas cards since the holidays will be here in no time at all.  Today's card is for the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge to use a stamp (no digital images).  This little cutie is from Gerda Steiner and he's sitting atop an oldie but goodie Hero Arts sentiment.  He's coloured with Copics and popped up on some ancient Adornit paper.  I love this bit of paper and am sad that I've just cut into the final piece although I guess I should be proud that I'm using it instead of hoarding it!

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Candy Green 12x12) Adornit

Stamps:  (Dog from Christmas Puppies) Gerda Steiner, (Sentiment from Get Merry) Hero Arts

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Markers:  (R29, R59, E33, E35, E37, 100) Copic

Glitter:  (Star Dust Stickles) Ranger

Other:  (Nuvo Red Berry Crystal Drops) Tonic, (Glossy Accents) Ranger

Party Dress Birthday

Hello hello!

I'm popping in today with a card for the Time Out challenge where the inspiration word is Fashionable.  When I was in NY back in May I finally got to meet up with the amazing Claire Grantham of Ham'n'mule Designs.  During a yummy sushi dinner we had lots of laughs and exchanged crafty gifts.  This HA stamp and die set is one that I received from Claire and thought of it immediately when I saw this challenge.  I'm not normally one to use people stamps (I'm all about the critters) but this one is really quite sweet and I love how this card turned out. 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Daydream, Swiss Dot) Doodlebug

Stamps:  (All from Dress Up) Hero Arts

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

Markers:  (RV06, E11, E33, E35, E50) Copic

Gems:  Recollections

Knitty Kitties

Hello there!  

I've got a card for two challenges today - Just Add Ink (photo inspiration) and Simon Says Wednesday Challenge (CAS).  I got these adorable Hero Arts kitty stamps back in May when I was in NYC and they were the first thing I thought of when I saw the JAI inspiration photo.  I love when a challenge card comes together so easily!  

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Cats from Knitting) Hero Arts, (Sentiment from Smitten Kitten) My Favourite Things

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

Die:  (Speech bubble) My Favourite Things

Markers:  (BG09, B93, BV31, V000, V06, C1, C3) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Birthday Cupcake

Hi there!

I'm popping in with a last minute card for Seize the Birthday where I'm playing along with the toppings challenge - texture.  I mixed some pink ink into white texture paste and then used it with a Hero Arts stencil to create the background.  The Altenew cupcake and sentiment are popped up on foam tape for a bit of dimension. 

I'm also going to join in with the Simon Says Wednesday challenge where the theme is Happy Birthday.

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Cupcake and sentiment from Layered Cupcake) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Melon Mambo) Stampin' Up, (Buttercream, Warm Sunshine, Sunkissed, Sea Breeze, Tide Blue, Espresso) Altenew

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Stencil:  (Tweed pattern) Hero Arts

Embossing Paste:  Studio 490

Glitter:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections