CAS LAYERED HB YOU

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Sharing some more cards with one of my most-used dies.  All large YOU dies are so versatile for nearly any occasion by borrowing stamps from other sets that have favorite phrases and sentiments. And I love to be able to use both the positive and negative die cuts!

 

FAUX SHAKER CARD:

TECHNIQUES

basic stamping (happy birthday) 

faux watercolor (pastel background) *

die cutting (You word)

dry embossing  (swirl background)

foam mounting (faux watercolor panel)

 flatback rhinestone gems 

*open plastic report cover. lightly smoosh distress dye ink pad onto plastic and spritz with water.  close cover and press ink around a bit. open cover and lay white cardstock into ink, picking up more as desired. allow cardstock to dry or heat lightly with hair dryer. press another color onto plastic and repeat process.

SUPPLIES

happy birthday stamp - Stampin' Up! Birthday Whimsy set

You diecut - Hero Arts Love You Stamp & Cut XL #DC281

inks - Distress dye, Stampin' Up! Calypso Coral

embossing folder - Cuttlebug

kraft cardstock - random stash

flatback rhinestones - Park Lane

PUFFY CATS WITH HEARTS CARD:

TECHNIQUES

basic stamping (happy birthday) 

faux watercolor (pastel background) *

glimmer spray (kraft background)

die cutting (You word, stitched frame)

 flatback acrylic heart gems 

puffy cathead stickers

*open plastic report cover. lightly smoosh distress dye ink pad onto plastic and spritz with water.  close cover and press ink around a bit. open cover and lay white cardstock into ink, picking up more as desired. allow cardstock to dry or heat lightly with hair dryer. press another color onto plastic and repeat process.

SUPPLIES

happy birthday stamp - Stampin' Up! Birthday Whimsy set

You diecut - Hero Arts Love You Stamp & Cut XL #DC281

stitched rectangle - My Favorite Things Die-namics Wonky Stitch Rectangles #MFT-0839

inks - Distress dye, Versafine black ink

glimmer spray - Avery Elle Clear Shimmer Spray

kraft cardstock - random stash

flatback epoxy heart stickers - The Paper Studio Stick-a-bilities #1994458

flatback puffy cathead stickers - The Paper Studio Stick-a-bilities #1843051

Sharing these cards with the following Challenges:

Happy Little Stampers

Anything Goes with Dies  (ends 11/30)

Seize the Birthday

#215 Many of Something  (ends 11/22)

Sparkles

#158 Dies or Punches  (ends 12/13?)

Thanks for stopping in today!

CAS PASTEL FLOWERS

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TECHNIQUES

basic stamping (flowers) - outline stamped in gray to lessen the contrast with the lighter colored pencil shading

colored pencils (flowers)

die cutting (Hello word)

metallic heat embossing  (Hello word)

sparkle pen (flower petals - white)

foam mounting

chrome flatback gems 

SUPPLIES

flower grouping stamp - Altenew Paint-a-Flower Coral Sunset clear set

Hello diecut - Altenew Halftone Circles

inks - Memento gray, Versamark

colored pencils

pink cardstock - random stash

sparkle pen  -  Wink of Stella

silver embossing powder

flat back chrome gems - random stash

Sharing this card with the following Challenges:

The Flower Challenge

#74 Add Embellishment  (ends 11/26)

Try it on Tuesday

Sparkle and Shine (ends 11/15)

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FLOWERS FOR MOM

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TECHNIQUES

basic stamping (flowers)

alcohol markers  (image)

die cutting (Mom word)

glitter glue  (Mom word)

preprinted sentiment (black word strip)

flat back gems (on flower petals)

*I gave the area around the image a halo effect in a very light blue marker to help the image stand out a bit more.  The Mom word was die cut from the main panel after coloring everything, and then popped up on 3 more die cuts in dark blue.

SUPPLIES

flower grouping stamp - Altenew Paint-a-Flower Coral Sunset clear set

Mom diecut - Catherine Pooler Just Mom Word Die #CPD1286  

preprinted word strip - Paper Rose Black & White Sentiment Sheet SKU 19023

alcohol markers - Copics

glitter glue  -  Stickles Frosted Lace

flat back gems - Park Lane

On the inside of the card, because the recipiant is a person of faith 

and going through a tough time:

Sharing with the following Challenge:

Use Your Stuff

#469 Die Cuts  (ends 10/29)

A Place to Start

#102022 Optional Circles or Squares  (ends 11/4)

The Flower Challenge

#73 Use a Sentiment  (ends 10/26)

Thanks for stopping in today!

CAS LAYERED VINTAGE LEMON COLLAGE

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TECHNIQUES

basic stamping (lemon collage)

alcohol markers  (image)

torn paper edge (white panel)

preprinted sentiment (black word strip)

enamel dots  (3 white dots)

*I outlined the image in a very light gray marker to make it pop a bit

SUPPLIES

lemon collage stamp - Inkadinkado Tin Can Mail #703

sentiment strip sticker - Tim Holtz idea-ology Small Talk  

alcohol markers - Copics

enamel dots - Hero Arts

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

CAS ROYAL SYMPATHY

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Thoughts and prayers going out for all those who are mourning the Queen's passing. 

Sharing this card with the following Challenge:

Less is More

#473  Black and White

TECHNIQUES

basic stamping (diamond background)

heat embossing (crown, words)

handcut (banner)

SUPPLIES

crown stamp - Hampton Art Carpe Diem clear set #LE5549

diamond background stamp - Stampin' Up! Looks Like Spring set

With Sympathy words stamp - random Stampin' Up!

inks - Versamark, VersaFine Onyx Black

white detail embossing powder

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

CAS AUTUMN x2

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Sharing these cards with the following Challenges:

The Paper Players

(ends 9/9)

Sunday Stampers

(ends 9/16)

Handstamped Sentiments

(ends  9/19)

TECHNIQUES

direct stamping  (tree, spots, sentiments)

flat back gems  (rhinestone dots in trees)

* to get colors evenly spaced in the foliage area it helps to start with the darkest color and space three out, then stamp out the next darkest color, and so on as the lighter colors are less visually impactful and if you get too many in one place it won't be as noticeable  :o)

SUPPLIES 

tree stamp  -  Penny Black Fantasy #3880K

dots stamp -  Hero Arts Box of Dots #LL890

Blessings... words stamp  -  Hero Arts Count Your Blessings #C3814

Bible verse stamp  -  Biblical Impressions unmounted red rubber

inks  -  Memento black, Stampin' Up! colors

patterned paper  -  leftover stash (Stampin' Up!, I think)

flat back gems  -  Park Lane

Thanks for stopping by today!!

 

SIMPLE SUMMER SCENIC x2

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A couple coordinating scenes in a soft vintage-y feel...

TECHNIQUES

direct stamping  (words, clouds, images)

alcohol markers  (images)

white gel pen  (dress polka dots)

*images were stamped in light grey ink to make coloring softer than with black ink

**image panels are popped up by using 4 scrap cardstock pieces underneath

SUPPLIES 

image stamps  -  Rare Image Rubber Stamps Children unmounted sheet

wildflowers words stamp -  (wood mounted but maker mark is too smudged to read :o(

The Sun... words stamp  - Impression Obsession Dina Kowal, dkdesigns cling mounted 

single #D13672

clouds stamp  -  single clear stamp Clouds Set #82 Set of 1 (no company name)

inks  -  Memento gray, VersaFine Onyx Black, Bazill blue and green

alcohol markers  -  Copics

white gel pen  -  Sakura Gelly Roll

Sharing these cards with the following Challenges:

We Love Stamping

In My Garden  (ends 8/31)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

#188  (ends 9/3)

Thanks much for stopping by today!!

CAS FELINE x3

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Get ready for a feline cuteness overload  :o)

SUPPLIES FOR ALL 3 Cards

cat stamp  -  Rare Image Rubber Stamps Pets unmounted sheet

Excerpt from the diary of a cat... words stamp -  Viva Las Vegastamps

Rescued words stamp  -  Stampabilities Rescued (Hobby Lobby)

In my defense...words stamp  -  Stampers Anonymous #THMM110 set

double hearts stamped  -  unmarked random stash

circles and doodle line stencils  -  Stampers Anonymous #THMM110 set

inks  -  Bazill, Distress Oxides

alcohol markers  -  Copics

flat back heart gem  -  Park Lane

gingham ribbon  -  random stash

TECHNIQUES

basic stamping  (cat, words) 

alcohol markers  (green eyes, grey fur shadowing)

stenciling (dots)

TECHNIQUES

basic stamping  (cat, words, hearts repeatedly) 

alcohol markers  (green eyes, grey fur shadowing, some hearts filled in)

flat back gem (heart)

TECHNIQUES

basic stamping  (cat, words) 

stenciling (stringy background)

alcohol markers  (green eyes, grey fur shadowing)

ribbon

Sharing these cards with the following Challenges:

Show Us Your Pussycats

#80 Furrything Goes  (ends 8/30)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Fun with Stencils  (ends 8/22)

The Cutie Pie

#174 Rubber Stamps and Ribbon  (ends 9/5)

Star Stampz

#37 Clean and Simple  (ends 9/9)

Sweet Stampers

#71  Embossing and/or Stencils  (ends 9/8)

Thanks so much for stopping in today!

CAS POPPIES x3

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TECHNIQUES

basic stamping  (flowers, spots, You are the Best sentiment) 

alcohol markers  (green stems)

preprinted  (2 sentiment strips)

flat back gems

SUPPLIES

floral grouping stamp  -  Stampin' Up! Pleasant Poppies

You are the Best sentiment stamp  -  Altenew Best Sentiments mini clear set

gradient circles  -  Altenew Halftone Circles clear set

solid circles  -  Stampin' Up! Simply Circles set

inks  -  Distress Barn Door, Worn Lipstick and Spun Sugar

preprinted sentiment  -  Paper Rose 

flat back gems  -  Park Lane

Sharing this one-layer card above with the following Challenges:

Less is More  #471  (ends 8/26)

Inkspirational #271  (ends 8/17)

Sharing this card above with the following Challenges:

Gem of a Challenge

Wk 17  (ends 8/26)

Sharing this Friend card above with the following Challenge:

The Paper Players

Thanks so much for stopping in!!