Hey Friend

It's not very often I make a card with no stamping at all but that's what happened here with this card for CAS Colours and Sketches. The Hey and Friend dies are from Simon Says Stamp and the chevrons are My Favourite Things dies that I've had for eons.  Remember when chevrons were THE thing?  Seems like a lifetime ago.  I guess it probably was in crafting years!  :)

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Tangerine Tango, Peekaboo Peach, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black) Stampin; Up

Dies:  (Hey, friend) Simon Says Stamp, (Chevrons) My Favourite Things

Other:  (Nuvo Bottle Green Crystal Drops) Tonic

A Waffle Lot

This little Technique Tuesday stamp set has been staring at me for ages and the new Freshly Made Sketch challenge finally gave me the inspiration to use it.  This was super simple to put together once the waffles were coloured.  The pink paper I used for the panel and the hearts is ancient so yay for me!  Unfortunately I am now craving waffles which is something I didn't pick up at the store on Thursday and after waiting an hour and a half just to get inside even a waffle craving isn't strong enough to make me go back any time soon!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Le P'tit Bloc Hot) Toga

Stamps:  (All from Waffle Lot) Technique Tuesday

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

Markers:  (Y06, Y21, E51) Copic

Sending Hugs

I haven't played along with the Newton's Nook Inky Paws challenge in ages so I figured it was time to give those stamps some love.  This image of Newton cuddled up on a giant ball of yarn was made for this sketch and, although this was not the paper I was originally looking for, I knew once I saw it that it was perfect.  Things came together quickly after that and I'm really pleased with the final result.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Rose Red, Basic Black) Stampin; Up

Patterned Paper:  Paper Pizazz

Stamps:  (All from Newton Unwinds) Newton's Nook

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko,

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Stitched rectangle) Mama Elephant

Markers:  (R11, RV34, C1, C3, C5) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo White Crystal Drops) Tonic

Birthday Flowers

I've got two cards today inspired by the photo at Just Us Girls.  They're only slightly different in the way they're framed but I can't decide which one I like best.  The first uses a patterned Avery Elle rectangle die and the second uses a scalloped frame die from My Favourite Things.  The stamps are all Papertrey Ink and I popped up a few of the flowers for a bit of dimension.  Which do you prefer?

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Daffodil Delight) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Botanical Silhouettes) Papertrey Ink

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Rockin' Red, Grass Skirt) Catherine Pooler

Dies:  (Dashed frame) Avery Elle, (Scalloped frame) My Favourite Things

Other:  (Nuvo Bottle Green Crystal Drops) Tonic

Hot Birthday Chick

This week Just Add Ink wants us to Just Add "E" so I went for Exercise!  This Avery Elle chick actually looks pretty happy to be working up a sweat.  I can't say I feel the same in the middle of a pilates or yoga session but I always feel good afterwards.  Also I feel taller after those classes.  Anyone else experience the same thing?

Supplies Used:

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

Patterned Paper:  (Celebrations 6 x 12) Provocraft

Stamps:  (All from Hot Chick) Avery Elle

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko
Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Stitched Arch, Flags) My Favourite Things

Markers:  (Y02, Y38, B00) Copic

Fusion Thoughts

I'm popping in with a last minute card for the Fusion challenge.  I was inspired mostly by the sketch but also took some colour inspiration from the cake.  I trimmed the stems off of some Memory Box flowers to create these funky blooms and dug out some Kaisercraft paper to use for the background strips.  The sentiment is an often used one from Altenew.

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Daffodil Delight) Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: (Periwinkle 6.5" x 6.5") Kaisercraft

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Heartfelt Sentiments) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Chloe Stem) Memory Box

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

CASology #365

Welcome to Week 365 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:

I've had this tiny Taylored Expressions kite for ages but I'm pretty sure this is the first time it's seen the light of day.  This is the time of year when lots of kites start appearing in the skies here in Bermuda all building up to Good Friday which is a day of kite flying, codfish cakes and hot cross buns for us.  Sadly the packed beaches and parks with kites vying for airspace will probably not be happening this year so I'm looking forward to seeing all your gorgeous kite designs instead.

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!

Deepti Stephens

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas 

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Karen Haman

Melissa Chipperfield

Milka Gubo 

Nancy Elrick

Sandie Munroe

Sue Symens

This week's guest designer:

Claire

Link your creations to the CASology blog by Monday, 13 April (CDT).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White) Bazzill, (Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Type It) Mama Elephant

Inks:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Kite) Taylored Expressions, (Stitched clouds) Lil' Inker Designs