More CAS....

Good morning! I'm back with some color/sentiment variations on a card I posted a few days ago. I'm in the process of putting together a basket of cards to donate for a fundraiser, so I thought I could whip up some more of these cards. Of course, I don't just make one for the basket, I make 6 so I can have extra for my family and friends.

I have had some requests for sympathy cards, so I used a sympathy sentiment on the first one. I paired it with PTI Lavendar Moon, Plum Pudding and Dark Chocolate.

For this card I used PTI Hibiscus Burst and Pure Poppy...I love the combo of pink and red...I think it's so fresh and pretty!

This is the first card I made in the pink/red combo...I felt it just wasn't "right". I decided to crop the sentiment panel...it's amaing how much nicer it looks! Not so "clunky", more dainty.

I better get to work.... I need to decorate my tree for the fundraiser and make more cards! Will post photos later. Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

CAS CASE

Good Sunday morning! I've been working on some clean and simple cards to fill my basket, and to donate to a cancer fundraiser. I CASE'd this from Paper Crafts Card Creations, Special Occasions, Volume 2. The original card is on page 21 and designed by Maile Belles. These were super quick to put together; I think I spent the most time tying the ribbons.

Stamps: SU! "From the Garden" and "Upsy Daisy"

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and SU! Crushed Curry

Ink: SU! Crushed Curry and Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellies: PTI Buttons, White Satin Ribbon (my stash)

Thanks for stopping by; I hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Angela

Vintage "For You"

Good morning! I picked up the latest Paper Crafts publication, Card Creations Volume 9, the other day and I have earmarked a bunch of cards to CASE. I think I see something new every time I look through the magazine; I love to look at it as I'm watching t.v. in the evenings.

This card caught my eye since I had recently purchased this stamp. I really love vintage and sewing themes and since this combined both, I just had to whip up a few for my stash. The original card was created by Maile Belles and is shown on page 39. I switched up the colors and sentiment. They were fun and simple to put together.

Image: Hero Arts

Sentiment: Lili of the Valley

Ink: Palette Burnt Umber, PaperTrey Ink Chai

Paper: PTI Fine Linen, G.P. 110, PTI Distressed Dots

Embellie; PTI Dark Chocolate Button

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, DMC Floss

Thanks for stopping by; have a great day!

Angela

"Heartfelt Thanks"

Good morning! Today I have a card that I CASE'd from a PaperCrafts Card Creations magazine. I loved how bright and cheery it was, and just knew I wanted to make some for my stash. The colors...the fun buttons...it just made me happy!

The card was pretty simple to make; it probably took the longest to select the buttons and to "thread" the holes. It's so fun to search my button stash; I thought the avocado one with 6 holes was pretty unique!

Image: PTI "All About You Additions"

Sentiment: PTI "Everyday Classics"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Old Olive

Embellies: PTI Ripe Avocado Ribbon, PTI Buttons

Extras: Prismacolor Pencil/Goo Gone, DMC Floss, "Corner Chomper", Glue Dots

It's time to get moving here; the kids are part of the church service this morning and then we are going out for birthday brunch.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day!

Angela

CAS CASE

Good morning! How has your week been going? Mine is going too fast, considering I am on duty for the weekend!

I came across this card on SCS the other day and just had to CASE it. I don't often sponge or use the corner rounder, so this one was a bit different than the usual layered cards that I make. One thing I did note, was that sponging doesn't go quickly for me; since I made 6 of these, I took my supplies to the den and worked on it when I was watching t.v. I love it when I can multi-task! I ended up adding a button to my card, as it just didn't look finished without it.

Sentiment: SU! Sincere Salutations

Ink: SU! Ruby Red and Soft Suede

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Regal Rose, Bo Bunny DP. Basic Grey DP

Embellies: PTI Wood Button, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie"

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities Dies, SU! Corner Rounder, DMC Floss

That's all for today; thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Hope you're feeling better....

Hello! How was your turkey day? I hope you were able to spend it with family and/or friends. I unexpectedly got the day off; of course, I was on call so I just toted my work clothes with me in case I had to make a quick change. Luckily enough, I wasn't called in!

I took a tote bag of books/magazines with me to read. Most of the family likes to watch sports, but myself...not so much.... So I reread an old Paper Crafts publication. I came across this cute card, and thought it would be fun to CASE. I switched the cloud from paper to felt and put my sentiment across the bottom. I am loving the cheerful rainbow...especially after the cold weather we are having! I plan to make some more of these to fill my card basket for family and friends.

Sentiment: Papertrey Ink "Everyday Button Bits"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Cool Caribbean, Bazzill Bling
Embellie: Robin's Nest Dew Drops
Extras: MFT Die-namics Cloud Die, White Felt

I am wondering if any of you braved the crowds and shopped the Black Friday sales? DD talked me into it and I will say we had a good time. We got up at 3:45 and arrived at our first store just minutes after 5:00; we then found out they had opened at 3:00! I was amazed at the amount of people out and about! Wow! I had no idea! We spent the majority of our time in a department store, but we made quick stops at a lot of places. We were able to get gifts for DH, both kids (that was tricky, since DD was with me!), 2 Grandmas, 1 Grandpa, and 3 of DD's friends. All in all the day was a success and we finished it with lunch at our favorite deli before coming home to crash. DS couldn't believe we spent 8 hours shopping! The time went fast and we were lucky to have encountered nice shoppers/clerks along the way. I don't know about you, but I have heard the stories....

All right, that's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by; I hope you're having a super day!

Angela

Butterfly Card CASE

Yay, it's finally Friday! Do you ever feel like the weekend can't come fast enough? I'm so glad to know my alarm isn't going to ring at 5 a.m. tomorrow morning...I may sleep in until 6!

Today I have another card with a coordinating gift box for the young woman graduating from med. school. I thought the saying and the pretty butterflies were so appropriate for her. I saw the design for this card on my friend Rebecca's blog; it was so simple and beautiful that I had to CASE it!

The butterflies are punched with Martha Stewart punches and embellished with Swarovski flatback crystals. For the box I made a simple band decorated with a monogram and more butterflies. The band and the letter "K" are both embossed with a Cuttlebug folder to give them a bit of texture.

Sentiment: Penny Black

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Hawaiian Shores, and Summer Sun, SU! Melon Mambo

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals

Extras: Scor-Pal, Cuttlebug/Embossing Folder, QuicKutz "Blossom" Alphabet Die, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Thanks for stopping by; I hope you are having a great Friday!

Angela

CASE from SCS

Hello and happy Monday! Today I have a card that I CASE'd from the SCS gallery. I just fell in love with the simplicity of the card when I saw it; I knew I had to try and replicate it. I thought it was really classy and that it was easily adaptable to any occasion. I did tweak the card by changing the definition used, and I also used a different color of crystals for embellishment.

The definition was stamped on vellum. To avoid the appearance of glue behind the vellum, I left the edges a bit long and folded them over the white panel and adhered them into place before adhering it to the black panel. After adhering the black panel to the card, I placed a small amount of glue on the heart before sliding it into place. The crystals are Swarovski flatbacks in "Rose". I really love these; the have such a rich sparkle. I adhere them with either SU! Crystal Effects or Mono Multi (green lid). I know a lot of people prefer the crystals that come with sticky on them; what do you prefer?

Image: SU! Define Your Life
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, True Black, and Hibiscus Burst, The Paper Studio Vellum
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Rose"
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities

I'm glad you stopped by today! I hope your day is a good one!

Angela