What's Up, Giraffe?

Hi there!

I'm here today with a card for the CAS(E) This Sketch challenge.  I paired a Simon Says giraffe with a sentiment from Altenew and some Studio Calico paper.  I really like the Simon Says picture book die collection but they're a bit fiddly to put together.  I wish they came with a second die of the solid outline so you could attach all the bits to it.  Since they don't does anyone have any tricks to make putting them together easier?  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Daffodil Delight, Tranquil Tide, Soft Suede, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Darling Dear 6x6) Studio Calico

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Geometric Menagerie) Altenew

Ink:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Picture Book Giraffe) Simon Says Stamp

Punch:  (2 1/2" circle) Marvy Uchida

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #304

Welcome to Week 304 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

Today's cue word leaves things WIDE open for anyone playing along so I hope to see lots of you joining us!  I thought the patterns on these Newton's Nook stamps lent themselves perfectly to adding some pearls and I love how they pop against the black and purple. 

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

Melissa Chipperfield 

Rachel Bergfeld

This week's guest designer is:

Lynda

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

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White) Bazzill, (Perfect Plum) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Cottage Garden) - Newton's Nook

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Scalloped rectangle) Winnie & Walter

Gems:  Recollections

Hello There

Hi there!

I'm popping in at the last minute to play along with the Addicted to Stamps and More photo challenge.  I was inspired by the succulents and it gave me the perfect excuse to break out these adorable Spellbinders dies sent to me by the fabulous Claire of Ham'n'Mule Designs.  I paired them with a Winnie & Walter sentiment and some My Mind's Eye washi tape for a simple but fun hello card.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Tranquil Tide,  Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Sketchy Thoughts) Winnie & Walter

Ink:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Succulent Garden) Spellbinders, (Speech bubble) XCut

Washi Tape:  My Mind's Eye

Turquoise Gratitude

Hello there!

I've got a card for three challenges today - Muse, Freshly Made Sketches and Colour Throwdown.  I love white and turquoise together - it's such a bright and fresh combination - and I was inspired by Anita's blended background.  The FMS sketch is perfect for framing this Pinkfresh Studio die which is so gorgeous it really doesn't need much embellishment.  

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend!

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Heartfelt Sentiments) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Tumbled Glass, Peacock Feathers) Ranger
Die:  (Botanical Branch) Pinkfresh Studios

Gems:  Recollections

CASology #303

Welcome to Week 303 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I've had this Taylored Expressions set for ages and was glad to have a chance to finally put it to use.  I love this sentiment - punny perfection!  I paper pieced this happy chicken and kept the same colour scheme when creating a platform to ground her.

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

Melissa Chipperfield 

Rachel Bergfeld

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, (Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, So Saffron) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Chicken & sentiment from Happy Hens) Taylored Expressions

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Speech bubble) Paper Smooches

Inlaid Birthday

Hello hello!

I've got a card today for the Seize the Birthday challenge (patterned paper) and the AAA Cards challenge (birthday).  This card was inspired by a really old card by Laura Bassen (which I cannot find a link for) but I used patterned paper (ancient stuff from Basic Grey) instead of stamping in which to inlay the happy birthday die.  There is also a scattering of clear Nuvo Drops which are kind of tough to see in this picture.  While this looks pretty simple it was SO fiddly putting those die cut bits back together!  Worth it in the end though as I think it looks pretty cool.  

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey

Dies:  (Happy Birthday) Paper Smooches

Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stella) Tonic

Swell Birthday

Hi there!

I'm popping in this morning with a card to share for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge and the Simon Says Wednesday challenge (Anything Goes).  I'm loving this Avery Elle mini set with this awesome shark and an adorable puffer fish.  I paper pieced this guy and used a MFT speech bubble for the sentiment.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Smokey Slate, Basic Grey) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Shark & sentiment from Sea-prise!) Avery Elle

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

Die:  (Speech bubble) My Favourite Things

Markers:  (R05) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic