The gallery should be really cute with this challenge! I went digging through my baby drawer and came up with these adorable dies! Yep, they totally make me smile.
Seriously, is there anything cuter then baby feet 😁? I think not. I looked for these dies, no luck.
I always enjoy this type of challenge. I'll be honest, a lot of my cards, while maybe not CASED, are definitely inspired by other stampers!
For my card today, I am choosing Cécile Ribon, one of the JUGS Team members. Every week I am impressed with her cards, and I adore her CAS style. Since I have been on a CAS roll for a few weeks now, she is my muse. I chose THIS CARD.
I used a really old [20 years?] Stampin Up stamp. I inked it with oxide ink, spritz with water, and stamped. [On a side note, I plan on going through ALL my old stamps, and re-organize them so I WILL USE THEM! Golly, I have some really nice images that haven't seen the light of day in eons!] Considering I used regular card stock [over water color paper], I was happy with the result.
The thicker branch die is from Sizzix Big Greens, and the other one is ??? - we'll just say unbranded [since I have no idea!]. The HB is from [no surprise] a discontinued Happy Little Stampers set, Doodled Flowers.
Okay, your turn! Come on over to JUGS Challenge #643 and play along! I look forward to seeing who you CASE.
I was inspired by the Fusion Card Challenge photo for the At the Movies Challenge.
Rather then use film strip, or something movie, I went with a title; Dad. [It's an oldie, but goodie.]
And, like I said, I was inspired by the photo. I used up some scraps, a discontinued Sizzix stamp set, and retired MFT Letters for the red dad.
You can see how I was inspired :)!
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I went on to join in at Clean and Simple on Friday #231; Butterflies - I am definitely liking this challenge a lot. I love CAS, and choosing topics I like.. yeah, that's a go-to for me.
I used the Freshly Made Sketch #535. I thought about coloring the butterfly [Hero Arts Antique Flowers & Butterflies], but decided against it. I like the color combo of the designer paper I used, and liked the look of the plain bfly with it, so I kept it as is. The sentiment is from Simon Says Clean Lines Everyday.
This card is for the son and daughter in-law. They are going on a huge motorcycle trip [which I mention with this post] -- Now I have a card to put the ATC's in! Perfect.
Thanks Challenges! I had a great time.
I'm joining in a couple of more challenges today. Let's start with Just Add Ink #602 - Choose 2. I came across the KatScrappiness Condensed Number Dies in my stash, and wanted to use them for my card. I love these numbers! They are so big, but still work perfectly on cards!
For my choices, I picked stenciling and embossing. I used a Dylusions stencil that I have had for years. I think I have used it once before - sheesh - and naturally, it is no longer available. However, I still loved the number portion!
I used Peacock Feathers, and Jaded Jeans Oxide inks, and sponged a top and bottom on the numbers. Then, I took my Versamark ink and smooshed that over the stencil onto the numbers. Once I had good coverage, I heat embossed them in Simon Says Clear Embossing Powder. [You can see it in the photo]. I like the texture it gives the background. I cut the happy and 55, layering both 3 times for dimension, and adhered these onto the embossed background - after I cut a square frame. This card is a 4x4.
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I went on to play in the Less is More Challenge #464 - Use a Tag. I have said it before, but it bears repeating - I LOVE TAGS ON CARDS! I love including a small gift when I send cards, and a tag works perfectly!
I started with a tiny die cut, added the adorable tiny hearts [layered 3 times], added some fun twine, and adhered to the middle of the card.
I knew I needed tiny sentiments, so to the rescue, Lawn Fawn Simply Winter Sentiments, and Oh Gnome. I have to say, this card totally makes me smile! This won SHOWCASED.
Thanks Challenges - I had fun!
I came across a new challenge; Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #1. They had a mood board that made me play along. I had the perfect products! Here is the mood board:
And here is my card:
I started with a "wood" tag [score, cover with ink]. I used Paper Sweeties Stitched Tags #2, and stamped the design with STAMPlorations Nordic Knit Tag. I used the [super fun] Snow Marker. [Apply, heat up with a heat gun, and it becomes poofy! So fun.]
I cut out a couple of the ivy from Tim Holtz Sizzix Big Greens Thinlits for the greenery, and added a Simon Says Christmas Sentiment Strip. [I just love these strips]. That was a fun challenge! I do enjoy mood boards -- so inspiring.
Thanks Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - I had fun. 😀
