Thursday, April 18, 2013

Back on the CAS bandwagon...

Well, it's time to get back on the CAS bandwagon.  So, I know that you think I make a lot of cards each week for my DTs, but I really don't.  I do them all in one weekend a month and then blog about them and schedule the posts the following week.  So there are times where I seriously go a couple of weeks without crafting just because.  This has been one of those times.

Don't get me wrong, I've made cards.  But they've been sympathy cards and I'm just not ready to share those online just yet.  It has been hectic in my life the past few weeks but I finally got time to craft tonight and while there were about 4 cards I threw away...I finally came up with a CAS one that I adore!

Here it is~

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For these fabulous challenges~


(LOVED the cut out shape--did that!)


The sentiment is by Paper Smooches and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.  I adored the cut out circle and minimal color on the CASE by JJ Bolton and so that was what inspired me.  The colors from CAS Colours & Sketches were perfect for this gray and dreary day and the sketch turned on it's side from CAS(E) this Sketch! was just the ticket for a layout!

Thanks for stopping by--I really appreciate all of you!  It seems like just yesterday that I was still trying to figure out how in the world to get people to follow my blog and now I've got 300+ of you as fabulous followers!  So, thank you!  I hope you join in these fabulous challenges.  Happy stamping, friends! :)

FYI: Fern Silhouettes

Welcome to another post featuring the inspirational photo for this time's For Your Inspiration challenge!  It's gorgeous and I really can't wait to see what you do with it!

Here's my card~

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Based on this photo~
Challenge #44 4-18-13

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(Gold glimmer mist used)

I've used a fern silhouette stamp by Clarity, a blending tool by Ranger, gold glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I appreciate all the fabulous feedback I get from all of you--THANK YOU!!!  I hope you'll join us for this fabulous challenge and that you'll take a bit of time to leave some love with the other DT gals as well.  Hugs and happy stamping! :)

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Inkspirational: April CASE Challenge

Welcome to another fabulous week here at Inkspirational Challenges!  We were just blown away by all the beautiful blossoms and other photo inkspired creations we saw last week and we can't see what you make for us this week with our CASE inkspiration! :)

Our sponsor this month is~

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It's the third week of the month so that means we've got a fabulous CASE inkspiration challenge ready for you.  It's a monochrome wonder created by the amazing Hannelie of Desert Diva!  SO elegant...

Here is this weeks CASE inkspiration~
Original design found HERE.
Here's my card~

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I used the set "Heart Deco" by Rubber Stamp Tapestry to create my patterned paper, a silhouette image by Papertrey Ink, velvet ribbon from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you like what you see and that you'll join us this week at Inkspirational!  Don't forget to say hi to the other amazing artists on my DT as well!  Happy stampink! :)

Monday, April 15, 2013

CCM: Matchy Matchy

Hello, all!  It's time for another challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and this time around we've got a doozy of a challenge for you!!!  Our hostess is Carole has chosen the theme 'Tag/Card with matching Gift Wrap, Bag or Box'.  Carole would like to see a card or a tag with a complimentary matching gift wrap, bag or box. Any style just as long as it matches! 

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Here is what I came up with~


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I'd like to enter this set in these fabulous challenges~




I've used a digital paper pack from The Paper Shelter called "Love & Letter" and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.  I've used a tutorial for the "Box in a Bag" found HERE to create my wrapping.  This will most likely house my mom's gift for Mother's Day coming up in May here in the USA. :)

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you like what you see and that you're inspired to come and create something for this fabulous challenge!  Don't forget to say thank you to the other gals on the DT as well for all of their fabulous inspiration--we've got GORGEOUS creations for you to check out!  Hugs and happy crafting, friends! :)

MMM: Blue & Brown

Hi, friends!  It's a new week at Make My Monday and we've got some fabulous colors for you to work with this week!  We want to see your creations in BLUE AND BROWN this time around!

Here's what I came up with~

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Entering this in these fabulous challenge~

Love to Scrap!: Cut it out
(Use dies and/or punches.)

{Cupcake Inspirations}: Photo/Color Inspiration

Card Mania: Dies and/or Punches

All supplies used are by Stampin' Up!.  I had fun using my NEW banner die and banner stamp for this card.  Plus I got to use some patterned paper from my scrap drawer that was longing to be used!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I do hope you'll join in the fun with us and that you'll leave some love with the other gals on the MMM DT.  Hugs and happy stamping, friends! :)

Saturday, April 13, 2013

52CCT: April Color Scheme

Hi, friends!  Welcome to another wonderful challenge for 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!  This week we've got a gorgeous and elegant color scheme ready for you to work with.

Here's the color scheme~

My card~

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I've used a fabulous stamp by Woodware (thank you, Ruth!), a Sakura clear glitter gel pen to highlight the words on the stamp, patterned paper by Recollections, baker's twine from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I went CAS for this one and I think it worked out quite well!  I used the polka dot paper to mimic the dots of the stamped image.  The pearls were placed as "berries" and I really can't wait to use this stamp again and have red ones--as Ruth was kind enough to send me some of those, too!!!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my card!  I do hope you'll join us this week and that you'll let my DT buddies know how amazing their cards are as well!  HUGS and merry stamping! :)

Friday, April 12, 2013

Digi Haven: Rain/Umbrellas

Hi, friends!  I've got a card to share with you today for this fortnight's challenge at Digi Haven.  Our challenge this time is to use a digital stamp that goes with the theme of RAIN OR UMBRELLAS.

Our fabulous sponsor is~

Here's my card~

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I've used a beautiful digi from Bugaboo (our sponsor), patterned paper and ribbon from my stash, a digi sentiment made by me, liquid pearls by Ranger, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you join us this time around and that you take some time to say hello to the other DT gals!  HUGS and happy {digi} stamping! :)