JENerally Speaking

Monday, July 22, 2019

Flower Duo

Hello and happy Monday!

I've got two cards to share today for 4 challenges using some oldie but goodie Altenew stamps. First up is for CAS Colours and Sketches and CAS(E) This Sketch. I love this flower from Hannah Elements. I stamped it on coloured cardstock and then used Copics to add some subtle shading to make it pop a little more.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: (White) Papertrey Ink, (Hello Honey, Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy) Stampin' Up

Stamps: (Flower from Hannah Elements, Sentiment from Many Thanks) Altenew

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

Marker: (Y15) Copic

Other: (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Next is a card for Freshly Made Sketches and Just Us Girls. I turned the sketch on its side for this one. These Doodle Blooms are some of my favourite Altenew flowers especially since I finally broke down and got the matching dies.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: (White) Papertrey Ink

Stamps: (Flowers & leaves from Doodle Blooms, Sentiment from Label Love) Altenew

Inks: (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Markers: (Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Old Olive) Stampin' Up

Other: (Nuvo Bottle Green & Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

CASology # 348

Welcome to Week 348 of CASology! Take a look at the cue word for this week:

My first thought the I saw the cue word was the shimmer of a mirage but I just wasn't in a creative enough space to move that idea from my brain onto cardstock. So instead I went with the ocean which I see shimmering every day and its also full of gorgeous shimmery sea creatures! I ink blended the blue strip and then popped up the little seahorse on foam adhesive for a little dimension.

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!

This week's guest designer:

Maria

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 5 August (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: (White) Papertrey Ink

Stamps: (Seahorse & sentiment from The Reef) Avery Elle

Inks: (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean & Wilted Violet Oxide inks) Ranger

Other: (Nuvo Dandelion Yellow Crystal Drops) Tonic

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Thanks Balloon

Hello there!

Its been almost a month since my last post although it feels like a lot longer than that. The summer is flying by but thankfully we got to slow down for two weeks when we went to visit Luis's family in the Azores. It was the most chilled holiday we've had in a VERY long time. We did lots of eating and hanging out with his family and I burned through 7 books which was wonderful especially as most of them were fantastic and highly recommendable! Now we're back home and I must say I'm feeling a lot more calm and relaxed about life than I did before I left.

As for crafting its taken me a bit of time to get back into the swing of it after such a long break but I feel like I'm finally hitting my stride. Today's card was inspired by two challenges - CAS Colours and Sketches and The Library Challenge (thanks for pointing this one out to me, Michele!). I'd never heard of this Jules Verne book before and don't know the story so I took my inspiration from the cover. It seemed to lend itself perfectly to the sketch at CASC&S and I knew those Papertrey Ink stripes would be just the ticket for creating my sky.

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

CASology #346

Welcome to Week 346 of CASology! Take a look at the cue word for this week:

These are definitely not the kind of rings I want to have anywhere in my house but I'll always risk them for a good cup of coffee! A caramel latte with soy milk is my go-to (hot or cold depending on the season). What's your favourite?

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!

This week's guest designer:

Coni

This week's sponsor:

Stamplorations

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 1 July (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: (White) Papertrey Ink, (Cherry Cobbler) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper: (Free Spirit 6x6) My Favourite Things

Stamps: (Coffee ring from Funny Coffee Vol 1) Skipping Stones Designs, (Sentiment) SugarPea Designs

Inks: (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Espresso) Altenew

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Rockin' Day

Hi there!

The last few weeks have been busy with travel and extra work hours. All enjoyable but its left little time for crafting. After a swim around the bay this morning I escaped to my craft room for an hour and came up with a card for three challenges.

When I saw the Card Concept photo inspiration (CAS category for me!) this oldie but goodie Paper Smooches set immediately popped into my head. The CAS Colours and Sketches colours seemed perfect for the challenge as did the sketch at CAS(E) This Sketch.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: (White) Papertrey Ink, (Pool Party) Stampin' Up

Stamps: (All from Painted Beboppin') Paper Smooches

Inks: (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Powder Pink, So Saffron, Pool Party) Stampin' Up, (Cement Grey) My Favourite Things

Dies: (Circle from Burst Die) Avery Elle

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

CASology #345

Welcome to Week 345 of CASology! Take a look at the cue word for this week:

Jellyfish are funny creatures because they look so ethereal and serene when floating through the water but boy can they give a nasty sting if you get too close! Here we have a lot of Portuguese Man o' War which look similar to these and have extremely long, sometimes hard to see, tentacles. I've been lucky enough to avoid the sting so far in my life and fingers crossed it stays that way!

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!

This week's guest designer:

Shona

***This is a two week challenge!***

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 17 June at 9am (CDT).

Supplies Used:

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

Stamps: (All from Painted Jellyfish) Altenew

Inks: (VersaMark Tsukineko, (Soft Lilac, Lavender Fields, Deep Iris, Limestone) Altenew

Embossing Powder: (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Other: (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Monday, May 27, 2019

Bright Birthday

Hello hello!

I've got a wild and bright birthday card to share today. Everything here (except for the speech bubble) are Reverse Confetti products. I love the little smiles on the giraffes' faces - they're pretty darn adorable! I used the stripes to guide my colour palette and just went for it with the colours.

I'm entering this in several challenges:

Reverse Confetti - Stock Your Stash : Birthday

Simon Says Wednesday - Photo inspiration

JUGS - Photo inspiration

Seize the Birthday - Topping : Presents

AAA Birthday - Anything Goes