CASology #210

Welcome to Week 210 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

The word dizzy makes me think of spinning around and something that does a series amount of spinning is a tornado.  We don't have huge scary tornados here like in the US but we do have some.   They often occur within hurricanes (which we've had plenty of) but we're more likely to see waterspouts off of the north shore.  ( A waterspout is just a tornado over water instead of land).  I've only seen a few but they're pretty cool to watch (from a safe distance!)

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:

Amy

This week's sponsor:

Uniko Studio

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Elegant Eggplant, Smokey Slate) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Sheer Simplicity Neutrals 12x12) K & Co

Stamps:  (All from Eco Friendly) Paper Smooches

Ink:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Gems:  Recollections

Butterflies & Gators

The kitchen is looking gorgeous and we painted the living room today - yes, I was allowed to help this time!  I love the new paint colours although it makes me want to redo everything else too.  Crossing fingers for lottery win...

I've got two more cards to share that I made yesterday.  First up is a card inspired by Michele's gorgeous card over at Muse.  How virtuous I felt using a piece of patterned paper - especially one from a 12x12 paper pack!  :)  I let that beautiful paper do most of the work and just added a layered butterfly die cut and a sentiment.  Nice and easy.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Sera Sera collection) K & Co.

Stamps:  (Sentiment from More Stories) Avery Elle

Inks:  (Delicata Golden Glitz) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Butterfly) Papertrey Ink

Glitter:  (Sunflower Yellow Ice) Queen & Co

My second card marks the first time I've used any Reverse Confetti products.  This adorable alligator is what finally put me over the edge and forced me to place an order.  :)  I used the design at Freshly Made Sketches and paper pieced the 'gator and the cake with Fancy Pants papers.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Melon Mambo, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (MEology 6x6) Fancy Pants

Stamps:  (All from Later Alligator) Reverse Confetti

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Stitches Rectangle) Lil Inker

Doodle Bloom Thinking of You

I managed to get some time in the Craft Cave this afternoon and put together this card for 3 challenges. I used the sketch from Stampin' Celebration, the colours from The Paper Players and the Thinking of You theme from The Card Concept (where I think my card would be considered Clean and Layered).  I paper pieced Altenew's Doodle Blooms (I LOVE these!) and added some washi tape to frame the top and bottom.  That's it for me today as it's time to head back to work but hopefully I'll get some good crafting time in over the weekend.  Have a lovely evening!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Kraft) Papertrey Ink, (Crisp Cantaloupe, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Flowers & leaves from Doodle Blooms) Altenew, (Sentiment from All Squared up) Avery Elle

Inks: (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Washi Tape:  K & Co.

CASology #120

Welcome to Week 120 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I was excited that this week's word has nothing to do with the current season or holidays (as they already feel like they're taking over my life) but in the end they crept into my card design anyway.  I can never resist a punny sentiment and I wanted to let this adorable octopus finally get inked up.  Initially the card only consisted of the octopus and the speech bubble - the background seemed a little plain.  Then I remembered these Paper Smooches bubbles and added them using VersaMark ink - subtle but they still add some interest without overwhelming the CAS design.  And now it's your turn to show us what the word sea brings to your mind !  Check out the CASology blog for the gorgeous creations from the rest of the design team and then play along!

 Ardyth Percy-Robb

Melissa Chipperfield

Tracey McNeely

Judy Marino

Meghan McMillan

Gillian Ross

Kimberly Wiener

Joyce Mehrberg 

May Sukyong Park

And this week's guest designer:

Kate

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill, (Soft Sky) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Sheer Simplicity Neutral) K & Co.

Stamps:  (Octopus from Sea Animals) Market Street Stamps, (Hat from Hats Off to You, Letters from Claire's ABCs) Lawn Fawn, (Bubbles from Surf & Turf) Paper Smooches

Ink:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Real Red) Stampin' Up

Die:  (Word Bubbles) Paper Smooches

Marker:  (Real Red) Stampin' Up

Ribbon Rock

Hi there!  Today was a public holiday in Bermuda where most people fly kites (see this post for the background on that).  Unfortunately there was a wild north wind which was not at all conducive to kite flying and I only saw two all day.  Normally everywhere you look in the sky you can see them so it was a bit of a bummer.  After taking Atti for a quick swim I hightailed it to the Craft Cave and got some cards done.  I wanted to play along with the latest Runway Inspired Challenge before it was too late.  I was inspired by the glittery question mark and the pink, satin skirt.  I've had these glittery K & Co letters for years and the satin ribbon I laid behind the die cut letters has been kicking around for a while too so I feel good about making use of some neglected stash. I'm also going to play along with Simon Says Stamps' Anything Goes challenge.  

Tomorrow I'm hoping for a big chunk of time in the Craft Cave since Luis and our neighbour will be busy in the yard.  Some of the plants in the hedge that divides our properties have died off so they're going to be pulling them out and replanting.  I did offer my assistance but I'm guessing they'll be happier without me getting in the way.  I'll just bring them a beer now and then and call my job done!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Basic Black)  Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Block Alphabet) Papertrey Ink

Chipboard: (Glittered Twinkle Type) K & Co

Gems:  Michaels

Ribbon:  Craft supply

Old Paper

My fabulous bloggie buddy Jessi is on the design team for Shopping Our Stash and this week's challenge is to use your oldest patterned paper.  This paper is from a K & Co 12x12 paper pad that I picked up back in 2008.  It's got a couple of little pieces snipped from it here and there but for the most part it's pretty intact!  I thought it would be perfect for the challenge and for the thank you card I needed to make.  I cut the paper with a Nestability, inked the edges with Dried Marigold Distress Ink, added the die cut and sentiment and called it a day for a clean and crisp design.  I've never played along with Shopping Our Stash before but I'm guessing it could be pretty useful for nudging me along to use up all those hoarded bits and pieces.  Hope you all had a lovely weekend!  :) 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill

Patterned Paper:  (Que Sera Sera collection) K & Co

Stamp:  (Sentiment from Botanical Silhouettes) Papertrey Ink

Inks:  (Memento Gray Flannel) Tsukineko, (Dried Marigold Distress Ink) Ranger

Dies:  (Fresh Dasies) Simon Says Stamp, (Nestabilities Small Labels) Spellbinders

Gems: (Beetle Black assortment) Doodlebug

CASology #30

Welcome to Week 30 of CASology!  Here's the cue word for this week:

When I saw this week's cue word I googled Grimm's Fairytales.  I had no idea how many tales there actually are!  I ended up being so overwhelmed by all the titles that I hastily closed that page and decided to simplify.  Princesses are a fairytale staple and I always call my goddaughter Princess.  Her birthday isn't for a few months but it's never to early to make a card is it?  I swear I'm either cutting and gluing like a mad woman at the last minute or I'm ready months in advance.  I really need to find some middle ground!  LOL! Anyway, I'm really excited to see all the entries for this week so check out the DT cards and then get crackin'!

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Melissa Chipperfield

Rosemary Dennis

Tracey McNeely

Judy Marino

Maureen Merritt

Meghan McMillan

And this week's guest designer:

Darnell

Link your creations to the CASology blog and remember that submissions are due by 4pm CST Sunday, 10 February.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill, (Crushed Curry) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Berry Sweet collection) K & Co

Stamps:  (Crown from Hats Off To You, Sentiment from Happy Everything) Lawn Fawn

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Gems:  Michael's

Other:  Smooch

The Play Date Cafe Challenge 65

I really love the colour palette from this week's Play Date Cafe challenge - nothing even vaguely Valentiney about it!  LOL!  

I decided to use it to make a  good-bye card.  Sadly, two of the vets at the veterinary clinic I work at are leaving at the end of the month.  They are a lovely couple who are fun, easygoing and so warm and caring with the animals.  They really will be missed by staff and clients alike.  They've also been big fans of my cards (I've made a few for each of them which I think they gave to each other!).  I found these fun orange and green images on K & Co's Happy Trails paper and I pulled out these cute lime green American Crafts arrows that I've had for about 2 years.  Hope they like the card, I just wish it wasn't a good-bye card...  

Card Blank: Handy Hippo; PP: K & Co Happy Trails, Basic Grey Ambrosia; Ink: SU Basic Grey, ColourBox Lime, Palette Orangerie; Other: American Crafts arrows, Nestabilities Small Labels die, Cosmo Cricket alphabet stickers

Just Add Ink - Just Add Summer

Another last minute entry for me.  I really must get more organised!  I've had this cocktail umbrella on my desk for ages and when I saw the Just Add Summer challenge at Just Add Ink I thought it was time to put it to use.  Took a while to figure out exactly how but here it is - a warm, summery beach scene!

Supplies: Card Blank: Handy Hippo; Patterned Paper: K & Co Happy Trails, Kaisercraft Offshore; Stamp: Hero Arts sentiment; Ink: Versafine Black; Other: Stickles Yelow, Orange Peel, Frosted Lace, Waterfall
I am still really struggling with photographing my cards.  I think I'll spend this weekend doing some research and improving my technique.  It really frustrates me when I can't capture the look.