Tuesday, March 26, 2013

STV CSS Hop

It's that time again - the CSS Group over at Stamp TV is hopping.  This challenge/hop is all  about CAS [clean and simple] with sparkle.  Works for me! [You should be coming from  TERA's blog - if you want to see the entire list of participants, click HERE.]

For tonight's card, I used Gina K Designs, Sun-Kissed Autumn.


For my second card, I used a sentiment from Sun Kissed Autumn, along with All Occasions Tags.


I made this masculine so I can send this to my son, who currently is in Navy Boot Camp in Chicago!  He has asked me to send him something daily to break up the routine.  Works for me, I love having an actual put-it-in-the-mail reason to make cards! :)


Be sure and leave comments as you hop along!  One random winner will receive a grab bag filled with Gina K Designs products!

Okay, that is the hop for tonight.  I hope you had fun - I know I did.


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77 comments:

Payne Holler Cards said...

both are just wonderful - I cased you for this hop LOL
hugs

Cheri said...

Stunning cards, Vicki. I especially love the first one!!!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Both are wonderful, but I really love your first one!

joy said...

Fabulous cards! I love the red and black one - the texture packs a punch! Beautiful!

NJMullins said...

I really love the gap card! Gorgeous!

Olga said...

The cards are great!

windinstarsranch said...

had to pin your make a wish card it is so lovely . Great job.

Teresa said...

Love both cards!

Melanie said...

ooh, I love that first card, great look with that layout and banner! sparkle mesh paper is soo cool!

mermaid fenicia said...

That's a lovely card ^_^

Ann said...

Two beautiful CAS cards - I have the sun-kissed autumn, and have used the Hugs sentiment a few times, but not yet the flower (dandelion?) - must give it a try, as I love the card you have made with it.

Sue Bridges said...

Very cool cards!

cosie said...

Vicki you are the Queen of CAS. Think I will be casing your make a wish.

Unknown said...

Absolutely beautiful. Less is definitely more in this case!

Barb said...

I love your clean and simple. thanks.

BeverlyBL said...

What a nice card for your son. And the turquoise is so pretty. Love the glitter paper strip.

Shona Erlenborn said...

Simple and gorgeous at the same time - who doesn't love that? Great cards. TFS

Unknown said...

You have a very lucky son who will be so proud of his card. Beautiful

sandi said...

OMG Love both cards. Simple but elegant.

Sonya van Stee said...

Fabulous as always! You never disappoint! By the way, if you send your son's address I'd be happy to send a card from Canada! I'm sure a bunch of our stamping pals from Stamp TV would, too! We are so thankful for the young men and women who serve their countries and stand up for the freedom we enjoy!

meemee48 said...

Both of your cards are great, but I love the turquoise one. It is so striking.

Cat Tidwell said...

so awesome Vicki! Love that 1st one especially! And what an awesome idea to send your son something each day!

Lenoria said...

Beautiful cards! Love the teal and white combo.

Unknown said...

Wow! What a show stopper that first card is. I have to try this one.

Dee said...

Love the mesh insert card best. The color combo is so appealing!

Nana Griffin said...

WOW! The turquoise one is fabulous. It just pops and yet is a CAS card.

calamity jane said...

The first card is simply breathtaking. Your son will enjoy his card I'm sure! We all can use a "HUG" and Sending one a day is awesome!!!!

Lori said...

Wow wow wow Vicki, they are both gorgeous!!

Unknown said...

Great cards! I LUV the first one...simple but elegant!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Such amazing cards. I love them both but really like how you added the sentiment to the first one. That is so clever and eye catching.

ET said...

The appealing turquoise and white is very fresh and clean. Nice design.

Cards By Betty said...

very nice cards and I'm sure your son will love the casual card with just the right word from mom

scootingranny said...

Really like the banner and sparkly paper on the first and the layering with texture on the second. Great job on both

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards- CAS!

Unknown said...

very nice simple cards, love the turquoise and white combo.

Habs fan said...

These are great cards. I will be casing the first one soon!

nancy said...

You choose my favorite color, so pretty so elegant! Turquoise rocks!

Sharon said...

Great cards! Such neat designs.

Judy Inukai said...

Beautiful! I love the teal.

Anonymous said...

Both cards are just beautiful.
I love the 1st card. The 2nd. card is a great masculine card. Your son will love it. Please thank him for protecting me.
Thanks for a chance to win.

Mary O'Neal
redpupper@aol.com

Barbara said...

Both cards are special, but I really love the first one. I live close to where your son is training. Thank him for all of us. Our son just returned from Afganistan.

Unknown said...

love the teal and white sparkle!
thanks
Holly

stampqueen said...

Both cards are great!!! I like the second one best though - will have to try that!!

Carol said...

Lovely projects, thanks for sharing your ideas!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

joann said...



Good work.jossie38

Pam said...

Love your cards

Marilyn C. said...

Both cards are great but my favorite is the first one - so simple and beautiful.

gobluektb said...

Very nice.

Unknown said...

I don't know how you got that dotted piece of Chipboard(or whatever it is) to look embedded in the card. It looks terrific.

Unknown said...

Vicki, you are the master of CAS. I love both your cards, thanks for all the inspiration!

Robin said...

Great cards!!

Lynne said...

Both cards are great CAS cards. Please thank yor son for his service.

Parker said...

The Turquoise and white-colored card--the one with the punch-out running from top to bottom..........What punch is that and where did you find it. I've been searching for one similar to this for quite a while now.
Parker.Lee123@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I too like the first card best. Clean and simple perfectly done. Thanks for the inspiration. Jo

ddlady said...

Vicki, as you said simple but sparkly. Love the two-tone colors of your first card. It is very simple but yet beautiful!

Kathryn A said...

I especially love your first card, and just may CASE it! ;)

Stampin_melissa said...

Great cards, I'm loving that first one. Is that green layer a whole layer? Can't quite tell, put I pinned it!

Unknown said...

Beautiful work! Thank you.

Golda said...

They are both beautiful, but I have to say the first one really stands out to me. That is probably because turquoise is one of my favorite colors.

Anonymous said...

I am so going to scraplift your first card. It's absolutely gorgeous. Simple and elegant - perfect!

rscholz said...

Great cards. Really love how CAS the first one is. I am sure your son will love the one for him. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Pretty cards, love the first one,great color and layout! Yowza! :)

Sharon Underwood said...

I always love what you create--you do a fantastic job with every card you make. Love your work!

Pat Jandacek said...

Both cards are beautiful CAS cards with bling...very well done! On your next card to your son you'll have to let him know how many of us want to also give him thanks and a hug for his service (count me in).

redwasher1 said...

WOW,WOW,WOW! Vicki, beautiful cards. Love both but the first one really catches my eye.

Oneofakind said...

Very nice CSS cards.

Kris in Alaska said...

Love them both! How do you get the bling to look so good? When I add mine it just lays there!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Sharyn Polesel said...

Both cards are wonderful, but I am an aqua fan and that first card is gorgeous!

Carolina said...

Beautiful cards Vicki - love the glitter band on the first card with the sentiment popped up on top of it and the second, just beautiful! Your son is going to love it!!!

Betty Neville said...

Beautiful Vicki!! Awesome designs!

Nadine Yates said...

Your first card is just plain striking, sparkle and pop. The second is wonderful for a guy card, I loved your use of tags and twine. Thank you for sharing and Thank you to your son for protecting.

Gayle said...

Love your cards, Vicki, beautiful as always. Good Luck to your son and thank him for his service.

gobarb26 said...

The first card is really beautiful! Still trying to figure out how you did the sparkly panel with the holes!

Andrea said...

Oh this card looks so fresh and neat I love it very much - simple and gorgeous

Ava Gavloski said...

two very striking cards, lovely CAS cards with sparkle

Cheryl Wright said...

Love both your cards, Vicki, but the first is my absolute favourite. Love all the sparkles!

Angelica Schmidt said...

Vicki you make the most amazing cards! So sweet of you to sent sent your son a card a day! God Bless You my dear!