CASology #293

Welcome to Week 293 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I had a request for Easter cards a couple of years ago but haven't really used these stamps and dies since then so this challenge gave me a perfect excuse to dust them off and put them to use.  The inspiration for this card came from a church that I pass on the way to work every day.  Across the street they have three crosses set up on the cliff edge overlooking the water.  At certain times of year they're draped with fabric which looks gorgeous when it's blowing in the breeze with the turquoise water backdrop.     

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 guest designer:

Milka

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White, Kraft) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Rejoice!) Simon Says Stamp

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Cross) Simon Says Stamp

Gems:  Recollections

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CASology #292

Welcome to Week 292 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

When I saw this cue word the phrase, "Curses!  Foiled again!" kept running through my head.  I knew it was from some cartoon character but I had to look it up - it's Snidely Whiplash from Dudley Do-Right.  Anyway I pondered that for a bit and considered making an encouragement card - you know, keep on trying even if you're plans are foiled or some such thing.  I also considered the fencing type of foil but really had nothing to work with there.  In the end I stumbled across these foiled vellum papers and voila - a CAS and classy wedding card was born.   

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 guest designer:

Svetlana

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Soft Stone) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up, (Vellum) DCWV

Dies:  (Mr & Mrs) Paper Smooches

Other:  (Glossy Accents) Ranger

Gems:  Recollections

Birthday Shenanigans

Hi there!  

Popping in quickly with a card for the CAS on Sunday Cerebration with Sequins challenge.  I used CAS-ual Fridays stamps with Distress Inks to create a partial rainbow and then added lots of sequins for some sparkle.  Super simple but these fun sentiments are really almost all you need for a fun and colorful card!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Stamps:  (Patterns from Bold Wishes, Sentiment from Shenanigans) CAS-ual Fridays

Inks:  (Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet) Ranger

Sequins:  Doodlebug

Sympathy Flower

Hello!

Today I've got a card for the current CAS(E) This Sketch challenge.  This Winnie & Walter flower and leaves have been sitting on my desk for a while and I realized they'd be perfect for this week's sketch.  I paired them with some turquoise washi tape and a Lil' Inker sympathy die.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White) Bazzill, (Watercolor) Ranger, (Smokey Slate, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Flower from In Bloom: Addie's Garden) Winnie & Walter

Inks:  (Terracotta, Brilliant Red & Orange Brushos) Colourcraft

Dies:  (With Sympathy) Lil' Inker Designs

Washi:  Scotch

Other:  (Ebony Black Nuvo Crystal Drops) Tonic

Alcohol Ink Square & Owl

Hi there!

I've got two cards today.  First a card for two challenges - Freshly Made Sketches and The Card Concept (where I'd categorize my card as Clean and Simple).  I used some alcohol inks to create the square background.  I'm still not all that confident with it but every once in a while I get something passable out of it.  :)  The plant is a Flora & Fauna die stacked up in 3 layers and then covered with Glossy Accents.

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Many Thanks) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Botanical Alcohol) Ranger

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Die:  (Plant) Flora and Fauna

Other:  (Glossy Accents) Ranger

Gems:  Recollections

Now put your sunglasses on because this next card is a bright one for the MFT Sketch Challenge! Not sure what got into me especially since I always struggle with making animals unusual colours.  However I decided to just go with the flow today and have some fun.  Also I got to pat myself on the back for using not just patterned paper but coloured cardstock as well.  Yay me!

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Fun & Frolic 6x6) My Favourite Things

Stamps:  (Owl & sentiment from I'm Owl Yours) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Die:  (Wonky Stitched Circle) My Favourite Things

Markers: (R17, YR16, Y38, G14) Copic

Glitter:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

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Ombre Cat Sympathy

I've got a card today for the AAA Cards Ombre challenge.  I really like this ombre paper from Lil' Inker Designs and their pet sympathy sentiments are lovely.  I paired them with a Frantic Stamper cat die and a little heart from Simon Says Stamp.  Unfortunately since I sell my cards out of one of the local veterinary hospitals I have to stock up on these pretty regularly so I made a second one with a different colour background.  Tomorrow I'll have to make a few dog cards as well.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Pink Pirouette, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Dip Dyed Ombre 6x6) Lil' Inker Designs

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Angel Pets) Lil' Inker Designs

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Art Deco Felix) Frantic Stamper, (Tiny Heart) Simon Says Stamp

Gems:  Recollections

CASology #291

Welcome to Week 291 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I've only missed the last two weeks of CASology challenges but it feels like forever since I played along.  I'm glad to be back with what I think will be a popular cue word.  Every stamper at least has a butterfly stamp right?  It's like Stamping Law that at the very least you must have a flower stamp and a butterfly stamp in your collection.  This little caterpillar is from an ancient (probably long retired) Sweet Stamp Shop set.  I wonder if there really are any rainbow coloured caterpillars in the world?  Note to self - Google that!       

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 guest designer:

Hannelie

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, (Daffodil Delight) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Happy Bugs) Sweet Stamp Shop

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

Die:  (Stitched speech bubble) Lil' Inker Designs

Markers:  (R17, R32, Y08, Y38, G14, B05, V04) Copic

Gems:  Recollections

Diamonds & Flower

Yaaaassssss!  Back for a second day in a row!

Today's card is for The Colour Throwdown.  I snatched up this MFT flower as it was about to be retired but this is the first time I've inked it up.  There are no sentiments in the set so I used one from Altenew.  The Stacked Diamond background is from Simon Says Stamp.  I have their Stacked Hearts background too and I really like them.  They can be used for so many occasions.

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Flower from Tropical Flowers) My Favourite Things, (Sentiment from Many Thanks) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Silver Stone) Altenew, (Garden Green) Stampin' Up, (Abandoned Coral) Ranger

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Die:  (Stacked Diamonds) Simon Says Stamp

Gems:  Recollections

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Flower & Dino

Hi there!

It's been ages since I've done any crafting - the last few weeks have been pretty intense.  I finally managed to get some time to create this weekend but it was VERY slow going.  It always takes a while to get back in the groove after a break but I'm glad to be back.  

I've got two cards to share today.  First up is for Freshly Made Sketches and The Flower Challenge (Anything Goes).  I inked up this yummy Altenew lily with Altenew inks and paired it with a Winnie & Walter sentiment and some MFT paper.  It's ridiculous how long this took me to make but, like I said, it takes time to get going again.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Grey & White Basics 6x6) My Favourite Things

Stamps:  (Flower from Layered Lily) Altenew, (Sentiment from Sentimental: Birthday) Winnie & Walter

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Pink Diamond, Pinkalicius, Rubellite, Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades, Evergreen) Altenew

Gems:  Recollections

Next is a card for CAS Colours & Sketches and Seize the Birthday (Anything Goes).  This is the first time I've used this Paper Smooches dinosaur die.  How cute is he?  I paired him with an MFT sentiment but I thought he needed something to make him look a bit more celebratory so I dug out the Simon Says Stamp balloon for him to take along to the party.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White, Green) Bazzill, (Crushed Curry, Bravo Burgundy) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Prehistoric Fun) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Dino) Paper Smooches, (Balloon) Simon Says Stamp