Autumn Leaf Flower

We're in the midst of some renovations at the moment so when I was at the paint store I may have grabbed a few more paint swatches than I needed...  I thought this one would make a nice background for some autumn leaves for the Inkspirational challenge.  I love these Altenew leaf dies and while I was playing around with them I found that they look a bit like a flower in this configuration so I went with it.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Leaves) Altenew, (Many thanks) Essentials by Ellen

Other:  (Nuvo Simply White Crystal Drops) Tonic, (Glossy Accents) Ranger

First I Drink the Coffee

 

Today's card is for the Inkspirational photo challenge.  This is such a cool picture and I pondered it for ages before finally coming up with my card.  I love this coffee cup and sentiment from Lil' Inker Designs (sadly, no longer with us) and thought the turquoise and yellow would pop nicely against the black and white circles. 

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Coffee Talk) Lil' Inker Designs

Ink:  (Tiara) Catherine Pooler

Dies:  (Mug, sun) Lil' Inker Designs, (Circles) Essentials by Ellen

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Birthday Hearts

 I don't usually enter a bunch of challenges all with one card but it's that heart time of year and I'm already done with making Valentine's cards.  Both the birthday sentiment and the scalloped frame were on my desk so all I had to do was die cut some hearts from some patterned paper, layer everything up and I was done!

I'm playing along with AAA Birthday (Large sentiment), Inkspirational (Hearts), Seize the Birthday (Topping: Hearts) and Time Out (Inspiration photo).

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Papers:  (Love Story 6x6) Echo Park

Dies:  (Hearts) Taylored Expressions, (Sentiment) Simon Says Stamp, (Scalloped frame) My Favourite Things

Gems:  Recollections

Purple Birthday Flower

 

This card is for the Just Add Ink (photo inspiration) and Inkspirational (Angle It) challenges.  Unfortunately I don't seem to have any ink that matches the gorgeous blue from the JAI inspiration photo (but I really need to find some to add to my collection!) so I went with purple shades when stamping this Altenew flower.  I knew I wanted to position it diagonally across the card front but it seemed a little plain so I added the striped paper for a bit of fun and to make a clear diagonal line.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Perfect Plum) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Black & White Stripes 6x6) My Favourite Things

Stamps:  (Flowers from Handpicked Bouquet) Altenew, (Sentiment from Sentimental: Birthday) Winnie & Walter

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades, Soft Lilac, Lavender Fields, Deep Iris, Midnight Violet) Altenew

Dies:  (Flag) My Favourite Things

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

Washi Birthday

I'm popping in with a card for the sketch challenge at CAS on Friday and the "sketch" challenge at Inkspirational.  I Copic coloured this fun Concord & 9th cake and then I made use of some washi tape in order to prove to myself that I don't just keep it to look pretty in my craft room!  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Night of Navy) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Eat Cake & Celebrate) Concord & 9th

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

Die:  (Stitched rectangle) Lil' Inker Designs

Markers: (RV42, R02, YR02, Y38, BG15, BG23, E37) Copic

Washi:  Me & My Big Ideas

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Yellow Floral Square

Hi there!  

I've got a card today for the Freshly Made Sketches and Inkspirational challenges.  I thought immediately of the Pinkfresh Floral Squares when I saw the sketch and the bright yellow of the photo inspiration sent me straight to this Authentique paper which really allows the flower to pop.  I layered the die a few times for some depth and added a simple little sentiment from Simon Says Stamp.   

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Essentials 6x6) Authentique

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Tiny Words) Simon Says Stamp

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Floral Squares) Pinkfresh 

Other:  (Nuvo Dandelion Yellow Crystal Drops) Tonic

Pink Bicycle

I've got a last minute card for the Inkspirational photo challenge today.  I spotted the pink bicycle in the corner of the picture which inspired me to pull out this NBUS Simon Says Stamp bicycle die.  I paired it with a WPlus9 hello die and some Altenew washi tape for yet another no stamping card!  There have certainly been a lot of those lately.  Not sure why but at least I'm making use of some neglected goodies.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey, Basic Black) Stampin' Up, (Gold)

Dies:  (Classic bicycle) Simon Says Stamp, (Hello speech bubble) WPlus9

Washi Tape - Altenew

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops Tonic

Pyramid of Cupcakes

Hi there!

I've got a card today for two challenges - Inkspirational and Seize the Birthday (where the topping option is rainbow).  I was inspired by the rows of cupcakes in the photo and also the pastel colours.  These little cupcakes are oldie but goodies from Lawn Fawn and are covered in glitter gloss although you can't really see it int his photo.

I'm hoping this is okay for Inkspirational.  The blog post title says: Photo - banners, kites, balloons but later in the post it says "We'd like you to be inspired by the photo."  Not sure if we were only supposed to be inspired by the things mentioned in the blog post title.  If I got it wrong I'm sorry, ladies!  :)

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (smokey Slate) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Cupcakes from Bake Me A Cake) Lawn Fawn, (sentiment from Eat Cake and Celebrate) Concord & 9th

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

Markers:  (RV10, YR00, Y11, G00, B00, BV31, E50) Copic

Glitter:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections

Congrats on Your Adventure

Hello!

Its been another busy week without much crafty time but I managed to make a few cards today.  First up is for the Lawn Fawnatics sketch challenge and the Inkspirational Adventure challenge.  I dithered about the sentiment for ages but finally went with congrats as the hot air balloon signifies movement and covers a lot of bases  - congrats on your move, your new job, your graduation, etc. - and all of those things could be considered adventures of sorts.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Textured white) Bazzill, (Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Balloon & clouds from Blue Skies, Sentiment from Home Sweet Home) Lawn Fawn

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Markers:  (R32, TR00, YR31, C1) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections

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

  

Yeti For Christmas!

Hello!

It's another blustery day here and I'm about to set out to do my rounds bathing dogs and clipping nails.  First though I want to share a card for the Inkspirational Anything Christmas Goes challenge.  This MFT Christmas Yeti is a favorite - he's so cute all tangled up in those lights!  I paired him with a cool striped background die from Taylored Expressions.  I like that the stripes are different sizes - it adds a fun element to it.

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (All from Beast Friends) My Favourite Things

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

Die:  (Diagonal stripes cover plate) Taylored Expressions

Markers:  (R17, R32, Y06, G14, B29, W1, W3, W5) Copic

Gems:  Recollections 

Hey, Sugar!

Hello there!

I have a bright and colorful card today for the Inkspirational photo challenge.  The popsicles in that picture look super tempting right now in this crazy summer heat - I'll take one of each please!  My popsicle is courtesy of Reverse Confetti and the fun patterned paper is from an ancient Basic Grey 12x12 kit called Lollipop Shoppe.  The zig zag die is from Pretty Pink Posh and I love it!  It makes it so easy to create a fun background.  

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Lollipop Shoppe 12x12) Basic Grey

Stamps:  (Popsicle & sentiment from Hey Sugar) Reverse Confetti

Ink:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Stacked Edges 1) Pretty Pink Posh

Other:  (Nuvo Morning Dew Crystal Drops) Tonic

Yellow & Teal

Hello!

I've got two cards to share today for 4 challenges.  First up is for CAS Colours & Sketches and Inkspirational.  I finally got my hands on these adorable MFT birthday chicks.  I inked them up for the first time today and I think they're going to get a lot of use!  I coloured this little guy with Copics and added some glitter to the cupcakes and hat.  He and the sentiment are popped up on foam tape. 

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Happy Hooray 6x6) Pebbles

Stamps:  (Chick & sentiment from Birthday Chicks) My Favourite Things

Ink:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Markers:  (RV10, YR20, Y15, Y17, YG11, BG10, B60, E33) Copic

Glitter:  (Nuvo Glitter Gloss Aqua Shimmer) Tonic

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Next is a card for Freshly Made Sketches and Just Add Ink ("T").  I used some older supplies for this card.  The thanks die is Avery Elle, the sentiment is Mama Elephant and the paper is Echo Park.  I didn't really mean to stick to one colour palette today but hey if it works it works!

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Splash 6x6) Echo Park

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Labeled Messages) Mama Elephant

Ink:  (Daffodil Delight) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Thaks) Avery Elle

Other:  (Nuvo Liquid Mercury Crystal Drops) Tonic

Hello Sun

Hi there!

I had hoped to get more crafting done this weekend but we had a bit of a health scare with Tex and so I've been laying low with him.  My poor old boy is 14 now and has a whole host of health issues but he still loves his walks and his food so as long as that keeps up I'm happy.  Considering the state of him when we got him (adopted at 11 years old) we are thrilled that he's been with us for almost 3 years now.  We're just enjoying every day with him and loving him to bits.

Now onto the card I did manage to make.  I took inspiration from CAS(E) This Sketch, the photo at Inkspirational and the theme (Warm) at Time Out.  I immediately thought of this image from Market Street Stamps (sadly no longer open) when I saw the photo and was excited to dig it out and dust it off.  I used Firebrick Altenew ink to stamp the suns in the background.  The other was stamped, coloured with Copics, fussy cut and popped up on foam tape.  The sentiment is also from Altenew. 

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Sun from Life Is Beautiful) Market Street Stamps, (Sentiment from Bejeweled) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Markers:  (R05, YR02, YR07, YR16, Y17, Y38, Bo5) Copic

Gem:  Recollections

Hapbee Birthday

Hiya!

I'm here with a card for two challenges - CAS(E) This Sketch and Inkspirational (use small stamps).  This little bee is a Paper Smooches guy and after fussy cutting those antennae the dies for this set have jumped high onto my wish list!  I think I also need some new scissors...

I stamped the background bees with a pale grey and then popped the main bee up on foam tape.  I used a few Nuvo drops instead of my usual gems to highlight the sentiment.

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Bee from Courteous Cuties, Sentiment from Courteous Cuties 2) Paper Smooches

Ink:  (VersaFine Tuxedo Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko, (Limestone) Altenew

Marker:  (Y08) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #271

Welcome to Week 271 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

The first thing that came to mind when I saw this cue word was Justin Bieber's song, "Sorry".  Clearly nothing came of that thought in the end but perhaps one of these days the idea in my brain will find it's way onto cardstock.  For now though we have the adorable Naughty Newton of Newton's Nook to illustrate the cue word.  I love this guy.  He's so darn cute you can't even get mad at him!  Actually the sentiment should probably be, "Sorry (not sorry)" because you know he is not at all distressed about the havoc he wreaks.  In fact, he even looks a little proud of himself...

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

Hannelie Bester

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino 

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield 

Rachel Bergfeld

Sherrie Mannion 

This week's guest designer:

Coni L.

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

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

I'm also going to enter this card in the One Layer challenge at Inkspirational.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (Cat & sentiment from Naughty Newton) Newton's Nook, (Speech bubble from Just Hatched) Mama Elephant

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukeniko, (Regal Rose) Stampin' Up

Markers:  (R11, YR16, YR23, G21, G99, E04, E08, E35, E37, W1, C1, C3, C5) Copic