CAS JOY To The World

Back again!

I finally decided to make 20 CAS Christmas card designs.  This to me, is a mass production.  I know there are some of you who do a lot more than 20.  But I have about 30 Christmas cards made in a variety of themes and I always make 40 Beach Photo Christmas cards (which is a lot quicker than making a 'real' card).  I really would love to scale back, but I fear I may have to make even more.

These will be entered into the Challenges at; Simon Says Monday, Star Light Star Bright, Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes, and Penny Black, Clean And Simple.

Here is my CAS Christmas card collection.

 

 

I started with a design in pinks, not really what I was going for. 

Sentiments embossed in pink too.

 

 

 

 

Designer Papers by PTI

 

 

 

 

 

 

I switched over to a more rustic look.  Again, using Designer papers by PTI.

Stitched Nesting Stars by Tutti Designs

Stamped Flourish by Stamp Of Approval, Beautiful World Collection. 

Sentiments also by PTI; Wonderful Words Joy. Heat embossed in White.

 

 

 

 

Today's Tip:  Always make sure when using your Misti that you place the card base in the correct way, otherwise, use a handy dandy piece of Washi Tape to conceal the evidence lol.  Thankfully I only did this once, now who will be the lucky recipient of that?  HA!

 

Thanks for coming by.

 

Merry Merry!

 

 

 

Joy To The World

Good Morning!

I'll have a few quick posts for you today!

This first card will be entered into the Challenges at; Papertrey Ink, Love Of Layers, Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes and Stamping Sensations, Winter Trees And Flowers.

 

 

 

I created many layers, in ink and paper. 

 

Papertrey Ink Products; Spruce And Sprigs stamps.

Wonderful Word Joy die. 

Designer Paper; Holiday Flourishes And Swirls.

Corner Punch.

Inks; Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz, Always Artichoke

Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo

So Saffron, Tangerine Tango, Real Red

Raven Black

All colored inks were layered upon each other to bring a bit more depth.

I layered the JOY die cut 3 times to add more dimension.

 

 

 

 

 

Eclipse JOY.

 

 

 

Can you see it. JOY?

 

 

 

 

7 paper layers in all.

 

Thanks for popping in.

 

Enjoy~~



Christmas Ornaments

Good Morning!

When I saw this Challenge at Papertrey Ink, Photo Ornaments, I knew I just had to play along!

 

I also had the most perfect subject.....any guesses?  lol 

 

I am also entering these in the Challenge at Scrapy Land, Anything Goes.

 

Here we go.........

 

 

Peaceful Penny

 

 

 

 

Sweet, sweet, sweet, Penny

 

 

 

 

Lovely Penny

 

 

 

 

Penelope Joy

 

 

 

 

Sweet Baby Dreams Penny

 

 

 



 

Isn't She Lovely Penny

 

These are so addictive to make and whip up in not time at all.  After picking a few of my favorite photos I began to design them all. 

 

Matching colors and adding just the perfect accents.  They are FUN to make!

Each ornament has 3 layers of the frame cut in colored card stock and
once in a thick chipboard material, they are nice and sturdy.

 

Here are the products I used:

 

Papertrey Ink:

Happy For You, Polka Dot Parade #4 stamps

Shakers & Sprinkles, Fun Frames, Fabulous Frames dies

Jungle Buddies , Wonderful Words Joy stamps and dies

 

Penny Black; Heart Strings die

EK Success; Sentiment Label Punch

 

Inks; Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette

 

Accents;

Rhinestones, Ribbons, Baker's Twine, Thick Twine, Pearl Strand,

Ruffle Ribbon, Lace, Enamel Brads, Heart Buttons

 

SO MUCH FUN!!!

 

Thanks for popping in!

 

Enjoy~~

 



Thankful

Happy Wednesday!

I'm hosting this week's Challenge at the Mod Squad Blog.  Come join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge

This week's Challenge is, 

 

THANKFUL

 

You may make a Thanksgiving card or a thank you card,

just create a project that represents being thankful to you.

I have made Thank You cards.

 

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

  This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE 

 

 

Here is my 1st card

 

 

 I chose a very simple design.  I stamped my image from the Casual Comfort stamp set by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.  I used ink in Pacific Point and stamped it 3 times without re-inking my stamp.  Using a Perfect Pearls Mist in Turquoise I spritzed it all over the card front.  I then cut the Casual Trees die in Deep Blue, Light Blue and Pale Blue card stocks.  I layered the cuts over my stamped images.

 



 

Stamping my sentiment from Wonderful Words in Black Licorice ink.

 

 

My 2nd card

 

 

I created this card in the exact same manner, only using shades of Pink.  I also used Glimmer Mist in Crimson (apparently I had a wee bit of a clog).

 

I may make a few more of these simple little cards and place them in a box for gift giving.

 

Thanks so much for popping in!

 

Enjoy~~

 

Head on over to the Mod Squad Blog and play along.

 

 2 fabulous prizes up for grabs from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

ABC, Anything But A Card

Happy Wednesday!

I am hosting this week's Mod Squad Challenge!  Come join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge
This week's Challenge is, 

ABC, Anything But A Card

You may make a box, a bookmark, tags, layout, etc.

Just don't make a card! 

 

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

  This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE 

 

Here's my 1st set of bookmarks

 

 

 

Here's my 2nd set of bookmarks

 

 

 

Each design uses the beautiful CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, Casual Comfort, Girlfriend and Wonderful Words.  I started with pre-cut Bookmarks measuring 2" x 6".  Stamped flower images in Black Licorice ink and colored with Copic Markers.  Other images and sentiments stamped in Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi inks.  I added  eyelets and thick twine in corresponding colors.  Of course, I gave these to my Mom and her favorite Gal Pals aka my Crazy Aunties.  They loved them!

 

Please head on over to the Mod Squad Challenge Blog and check out the Challenge AND the prizes!!!

 

Thanks so much for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~

What's That You Say?

Happy Wednesday!

I'm hosting this week's Challenge at the Mod Squad Blog!  Come on over and join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge
This week's Challenge is, 

 

 

What's That You Say? 

To use a sentiment as your focal point.
 

 

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

  This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE 

 

 

Here's my 1st card

 

 

I saw a beautiful card on Pinterest by Yoonsun Hur and wanted to try my hand at it.  I used the sentiment from Wonderful Words and the Lotus Flower image from Mon Ami with matching die Mon Ami Fleur.  To create my background I used a damp sponge paint brush and just painted on some Daffodil Delight ink, moving back and forth across my card stock.  Flower colored with Copic Markers, sentiment stamped in Black Licorice ink.  Crystal Drops in Dandelion Yellow and mini Adhesive Rhinestones for accents. 

 

My 2nd card

 

 

 

This card uses the Casual Comfort image and sentiments from Mon Ami and the Love Ya die.  I stamped my images in Pink Pirouette ink and centered my smaller sentiment.  Then lining up my Love Ya die I cut that from my stamped background, making sure I kept every little bit of die cut, positive and negative.  Then I cut the Love Ya die 4 more times from pale pink card stock. 

 

 

 

I adhered my background panel to a layer of pale pink card stock and then to my card stock base.  This makes it much easier to layer the die cut parts back into the negative space.  Make sure you layer the stamped cut last.

 

 

 

 

It adds a nice POP to the card.

 

 

 

 

A strip of Designer Paper and a few randomly (wink, wink) placed sequins for accents.

 

 

So let's see AND hear what your cards have to say!

 

 

 

You'll find all the info you need to know at the Mod Squad Blog

Repeat After Me!

Happy Wednesday!

I'm hosting this week's Challenge over at the Mod Squad Blog!  Hope you're up for a new Challenge, this one will be easy AND fun!

Challenge

Repeat After Me!  You MUST use the same stamp at least 3 times on your creation.  Why 3 you ask.....because;  The 'rule of threes' says that things arranged in odd numbers are more appealing, memorable, and effective than even-numbered groupings.

This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 

The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes

2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE

My 1st Card

I used the pretty flowers from the Girlfriend stamp set as well as the Friendly Flowers die.  The wonderful sentiment, is just that Wonderful Words.  Inks in; Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Wild Wasabi.  Sentiment in Tuxedo Black and Melon Mambo inks.   Spellbinders Labels 4 dies.  Pink and white gingham ribbon and enamel dots for accents.  A bit of Wink Of Stella Clear Pen for shimmer.

My 2nd Card

 

More pretty little flowers from the Girlfriend stamp set.  I stamped lots of flowers, large and small in many inks; Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise and Wild Wasabi.  Once I was happy with my stamping I cut the panel in 3 equal parts.  Using pop dots I placed my panel on my card base.  BUT I first stamped my sentiments, front and inside, using Tuxedo Black ink.  Also one more little flower on the inside for accent.  Cutting out the Love Ya die in black card stock I adhered it to my center panel.



 

 

How's this for a FUN sentiment?  LOVE it!

 

 

 

 

I will also be entering these into the Challenge at Simon Says Monday, Summer Garden.

Here's what I used:

Girlfriend

Friendly Flowers

Wonderful Words

Love Ya

 

 

Head on over to the Mod Squad Blog and get in on all of the FUN! 

 

See you there!

 

Enjoy~~

 

Happy Wishes

Good Morning! 

If you happen to be out and about today and see my Mom, don't forget to wish her a Happy 86th Birthday!  Isn't that the best???

My card will be entered into the Challenges at CAS-ual Fridays, Birthday Girl and at Simon Says Wednesday, Flowers.

 

I used the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps set Wonderful Words to create my card.  I masked off the sentiment and chose to use just the words not the large ampersand that is also on the stamp.  One stamped flower colored with Copic Markers.  The other flower I made into a chipboard accent.  Stamped the image on to Designer Paper and die cut it out using a Spellbinders Standard Circle die.  I also die cut 3 more circles out of thick heavy duty card stock, it may be #140, then I glued them all together and topped it with the stamped flower. 

 

Created a small tag using a Sizzix Tags And Labels die.  Added Jute Twine and my chipboard accent as well as 2 enamel dots for accents and a wee bit of the Designer Paper.  Black and White Gingham ribbon.  A thin black ribbon to the left, covering the different designs on the paper. This is a double sided piece of Designer Paper, that small polka dot print is on the other side.  This side shows you the 2 prints together, the polka dot is just a strip along the paper so you can see the 2 together, but I love how it looks against the flourish print so I used it.  Adhesive pearl flourish and several smaller ones and my card was complete.  If you look at the piece of Designer Paper I used as an inside accent, you will l see I did the same thing, using the side with both prints.  Cute!

 

Thanks for stopping by.....we have cake!!!

 

Enjoy~~



Retiform Technique

Happy Wednesday! 

I am hosting this week's Challenge over at the Mod Squad Blog.

Now don't be scared by the title.....give it a try, I think you'll find you LOVE it!

Challenge

Retiform Challenge 

Retiform:  :  composed of crossing lines and interstices :

This is achieved by placing down paper (copy paper / post-it-notes) and then sponging ink on to different sections of the card stock, moving the paper as you go, to create colorful little sections.

This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 

The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes

2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE

 

 

Using inks in Wild Wasabi and Tempting Turquoise I created my retiform lines.  This technique makes little 'windows' of color, perfect for stamping and showcasing images and words. The stamp set is Wonderful Words.  Stamping in Black Licorice ink I just filled in all of the lovely little windows.  Sheer Ribbon for accent.

 

 

 

This time using Distress inks in Antique Linen, Peeled Paint and Wild Honey I created my retiform lines.  I used several stamp sets for this card; Casual Comfort, Girlfriend and 3 In A Row.  Inside I used the heart die from  Tic-Tac-Toe.  All images and sentiments stamped in Black Licorice ink.  A little Black and White Gingham Ribbon threaded through a Spellbinders Ribbon Buckle die for accent.

Don't be afraid to try new things....as we used to say to the kids when they were little, take a 'no-thank you bite'.  Try it once and if you don't like it just say, no thank you! 





Wonderful Words





Casual Comfort

 

Girlfriend






3 In A Row

 

  

Tic Tac Toe



So head on over to the Mod Squad Blog and check out all of the details! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Enjoy~~