Holy Ship!

Hi there!  I'm just popping in with a card for the sketch challenge at Just Add Ink.  I paper pieced this Essentials by Ellen ship and popped it up over the tags.  Behind that I used the Avery Elle pierced circles dies which you can see if you look closely.  This feels like the perfect card for this week because it's been sunny and breezy, the humidity has finally gone down and the water looks glorious! 

Have a wonderful day!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Soft Suede) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Ship & sentiment from Stay Salty) Essentials by Ellen

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Night of Navy, Early Espresso) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Pierced Circles) Avery Elle, (Inside & Out Stitched Round Rectangles) My Favourite Things, (Flag Tags) Paper Smooches

Gems:  Recollections

CASology #217

Welcome to Week 217 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

This week our sponsor, Kitty Bee Designs, provided us with some of their cute images to use for our cards.  I love this panda image - he has such a sweet little face!  In fact I love him so much that I made two cards this week.  For the above card I laid a few coordinating strips of washi tape across the bottom of the card and popped the panda up on foam tape. To me it looks like he's waving so I thought this sentiment from Neat and Tangled would work perfectly with him.  For the card below I used Avery Elle's Pierced Circles to add some interest to the card base and also to ground the image.  The sentiment is double stacked and covered with Glossy Accents.

Be sure to check out Kitty Bee Designs.  They have lots of adorable images - I especially love the cows!

Looking forward to seeing what direction the cue word takes you.  Check out the gorgeousness from the rest of the design and then play along!   

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield 

Sherrie Mannion

Tracey McNeely

This week's guest designer:

Diana

This week's sponsor:

Kitty Bee Designs

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill, (Kraft) Papertrey Ink, (Strawberry Slush, Old Olive, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Panda) Kitty Bee Designs, (Sentiment from Salivates) Neat & Tangled

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Pierced Circles, A Tag for All) Avery Elle

Tape:  Recollections

Other:  (Glossy Accents) Ranger

Palm Silhouette

Hi there!  I just have one card for today but it's for a few different challenges.  I love the palms silhouetted against the sunset in the photo at The Color Throwdown so I broke out my Memory Box palm die to use with their colours.  I also took inspiration from the photo over at Time Out - I kept the bright colours to one part of my card like the colors there are just in the window.  AAA Cards is looking for CAS masking and it's Make Your Mark week at Addicted to Stamps and More.  I inked my panel with Distress Inks and added a sentiment from CASual Fridays.  A thinking of you sentiment just seems suited to a lonely palm.

  

Supplies Used:

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

Stamp:  (Sentiment from Beanstalks) CAS-ual Fridays

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Abandoned Coral, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Dusty Concord) Ranger

Dies:  (Swaying Palm) Memory Box, (Circle) Reverse Confetti

Gems:  Recollections

Flowers & Candles

***This is my second post for the day.  For my Papertrey Ink Blog Hope post please scroll down or click here.***

Hello there!  Another weekend has quickly come to a close but at least I got some crafty time.  We had a little brush with Tropical Storm Karl early on Saturday morning but thankfully it turned out to be nothing more than a really windy day.

I've got two cards to share this evening.  First up is an entry for the current Muse challenge. Jenni's card is gorgeous and bright - a perfect cheery birthday card.  I was inspired by the blues (although I went more blue/green) and used the same Altenew flowers that Jenni used.

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  Watercolor Wonder, Many Thanks) Altenew

Inks:  (Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Smokey Slate) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Stitched Circles) Lil' Inker Designs

Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stells) Zig

Gems:  Recollections

This card is for two challenges.  I used the design from Freshly Made Sketches and the Celebration theme from Where Creativity Meets C9.  This was pretty quick to put together.  I stamped the Concord & 9th candles three times and than rainbow coloured them with Copics.  Nothing says Celebration quite like a rainbow!  

Thanks it for today.  Have a lovely evening!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White, Black) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (candles from Eat Cake & Celebrate) Concord & 9th, (Sentiment from Birthday Wishes) Mama Elephant

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Markers:  (R22, R46, YR07, Y08, Y38, YG03, G05, BG34, BG49, B24, B29, V09, V17, RV34, RV95) Copic

Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stells) Zig

Gems: Recollections

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Papertrey Ink September 2016 Blog Hop

When I saw the inspiration photo for Papertrey Ink's September 2016 Blog Hop I knew I had to play along.  I had a couple of Branching Out die cuts on my desk that were just begging to be used and this was the perfect opportunity.  I paired them with kraft, black and white cardstock and a touch of twine, all inspired by the photo, along with sentiments from Botanical Silhouettes. 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Black, Kraft) Papertrey Ink, Watercolor) Ranger

Patterned Paper:  Cosmo Cricket

Stamps:  (Sentiments from Botanical Silhouettes) Papertrey Ink

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Intense Black) Simon Says Stamp

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Branching Out) Papertrey Ink

Paint:  (Gansai Tambi) Kuretaki

Twine:  Darice

Gems:  Recollections

CASology #216

Welcome to Week 216 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

This week's cue word gave me the perfect excuse to pull out a Paper Smooches frame die that hasn't seen much love.  I wanted some bright and cheerful colours to make my sentiment pop and by framing this busy piece of patterned paper and layering it on a white card stock, it keeps the overall design CAS.  

Looking forward to seeing what direction the cue word takes you.  Check out the gorgeousness from the rest of the design and then play along!   

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield 

Sherrie Mannion

Tracey McNeely

This week's guest designer:

Ohhh Snap!

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

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

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Stripes) Simple Stories

Dies:  (Frame 2) Paper Smooches, (Hello) Mama Elephant

Sequins:  Doodlebug

Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stells) Zig

Other:  (Glossy Accents) Ranger

CASology #215

Welcome to Week 215 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I was thinking that I might go the "bark of a tree" direction with this cue word but who am I kidding - I really can't resist any reason to put a pooch on a card.  I LOVE this cheeky pup from My Favourite Things and this sentiment always makes me giggle.  A friend of mine has definitely had more than her fair share of "hydrant" days lately so I'm sending this to her in hopes of cheering her up.

Looking forward to seeing what direction the cue word takes you.  Check out the gorgeousness from the rest of the design and then play along!   

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield 

Sherrie Mannion

Tracey McNeely

This week's guest designer:

Sarah

This week's sponsor:

Dark Room Door

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, (Pear Pizzazz) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from You Make My Tail Wag) My Favourite Things

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

Die:  (Stitched Arch) My Favourite Things

Markers:  (R27, R29, E31, E33, E35, E37, 100) Copic

Gems:  Recollections

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Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop With Altenew

Hi there!  Today the CASology gals are taking part in Altenew's Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop!  We've each created a CAS design using Altenew products.  I used the Dodecagram set to create a super CAS thank you card.  

Be sure to go to the Altenew blog for links to all the challenges playing along and find tons of inspiration and details on prizes!

Once you're done with that check back with us for this week's CASology challenge!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White, Black) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (All from Dodecagram) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Rose Red, Peach Parfait, So Saffron) Stampin' Up

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Pearl:  Doodlebug

Unicorn, Flowers & a Piggy

Another weekend has come and gone far too quickly and it's back to the grind.  I've got three cards to share today from my crafty time over the weekend.  First is based on the sketch at My Favourite Things.  Those chubby little MFT unicorns are so darn cute!  I think this set is going to see a lot of ink.  I coloured the unicorn and the rainbow with Copics, keeping everything really soft and subtle and because of that I'm also entering this in the CAS on Sunday pastel challenge. 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Bashful Blue) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Magical Unicorns) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Stitched frame) Reverse Confetti

Markers:  (RV000, YR00, Y00, G00, B00, BV00, C1, C5) Copic

Gems:  Recollections

Next is a card inspired by the photo at Addicted to Stamps and More.  I created the background with Brushos (inspired by the colours on the wall in the photo) and then layered on some Essentials by Ellen flower dies and an Altenew sentiment.  I love the spotty look the Brushos leave when you don't spritz them too much.  Such a fun product!  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Watercolor) Ranger, (Black) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Bejeweled) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Wild Garden) Essentials by Ellen

Colour:  (Alizarin Crimson, Turquoise, Violet) Brusho

Gems:  Recollections

Finally I have a card for the Just Add Ink challenge to "Just Add P".  I went with this cute little MFT piggy and I paper pieced him for a double "P"!

Time to jet off to work.  Have a wonderful day!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White) Bazzill, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper:  (Party Day 6x6) Crate Paper

Stamps:  (Pig & sentiment from Hog Heaven) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Die:  (Stitched Arch) My Favourite Things

Marker:  (R17) Copic
Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stella) Zig

Gems:  Recollections

Balloons, Stars and a Boat

Hi there!  I've got a few more cards to share with you today.  First up is another card inspired by Anita over at Muse.  I wasn't totally happy with my first Muse card so I tried again and I love this one!  I stamped some Lawn Fawn balloons and then sprinkled them with Brusho before spritzing them with water.  So simple but fun and you'll never get the same look twice.  I'm also going to enter this is the Anything Goes part of the challenge at Seize the Birthday.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Watercolor) Ranger, (Black) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (Balloons  from Admit One) Lawn Fawn, (Sentiment from Birthday Greetings) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Clear) Hero Arts

Dies:  (Stitched rectangle) Mama Elephant

Colour:  (Sea Green, Turquoise, Violet) Brusho

Marker:  (Smokey Slate) Stampin' Up

Gems:  Recollections

Next is a card based on the design at Freshly Made Sketches.  I love the sentiment font from the new Avery Elle Retro Ornaments set - so funky and fun!  I wanted the sentiment to take centre stage so I inked up a panel using a few stars from the set and popped the sentiment up in front of it along with some glitter tape. 

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (All from Retro Ornaments) Avery Elle

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Chipped Sapphire) Ranger

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Tape:  (Silver glitter) American Crafts

Finally is a card using the palette from ColourQ.  I was inspired by Tracey's use of coloured outline stamps and so inked up the Stay Salty set from Essentials by Ellen and came up with this.  I love that sentiment!  Actually the whole set is a lot of fun and there are plenty people around here who will enjoy the images and sentiments especially with America's Cup fever building for next year.

That's it for now.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Stay Salty) Essentials by Ellen

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Pure Poppy, Night of Navy) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Wonky Stitched Circles) My Favourite Things