CTS #383

Hey there...... it's time (well, a bit past time!) for another great sketch from Donna Mikasa for CAS(E) this Sketch #383! There are lots of pretties from the DT, so take a peek and then break out those crafty bits and get creating!!

I was inspired not only by the sketch, but also this happy card from Kim AND the beautiful stamps/dies from The Greenery! There's just a hint of the panels/shapes, courtesy of a stitched square die and the petite banner, allowing the colorful pinwheels and streamers to take center stage. A few clear sparkle-y sequins and enamel dots were the finishing touches.

Be sure to JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #383 ((the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, August 4th). I can't wait to see your addition to the CTS #383 gallery!

stamps: Sentiment Suite: Birthday (The Greetery)

paper: Party Pink, Tropic Teal, Melon Orange (Greetery), Summer Sunrise (PTI)

ink: Party Pink, Melon Orange, Sea Glass (The Stamp Market), Versafine Onyx

dies: Pinwheel Party, Twisted Crepe, Sentiment Suite Basics (The Greetery), Stitched Squares (SSS)

other: misc. enamel dots, Crystal Confetti (The Stamp Market), Pinwheel Party Stencil (The Greetery)

CAS(E) this Sketch #382

Welcome to CTS #382..... and another super clever sketch by N@Ali! Don't you just love that little toucan??
I have a little collection of birdies (from Papertrey Ink's Petite Pots) that were just waiting for a suitable project and substitute quite nicely for the sketch's tropical bird! The Soft Stone/Pale Peony/Aqua Mist combination is one of my favorites. I've popped everything up with a bit of dimensional tape and added a few sparkle-y jewels to this little  4" square card.
There are so many wonderfully designed projects from the DT, so be sure to take a peek and then JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #382 ((the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, July 30th). I can't wait to see your addition to the CAS(E) this Sketch #382 gallery!

stamps: Petite Pots, Spring Woods (Papertrey Ink), Sentiment Suite: Birthday (The Greetery)

paper: Soft Stone, Bitty Big: Soft Stone, Stampers Select White (Papertrey)

ink: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Cocoa Bean, Weathervane, Green Parakeet (Papertrey)

dies: Petite Pots, Spring Woods, Tag Creations: Blooming Indulgence (all PTI), Stitched Squares (SSS)

other: pink jewels, Nuvo drops (black), dimensional tape

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Summer'

Welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge... 'Summer'.  Isn't this just the most delicious photo?? But that sketch is great too! So, which will you try?

I was inspired by the beautiful colors and bright fruits of the photo AND the great sketch. I stamped and die cut a trio of lemons, which were highlighted with some pretty fuchsia blooms, happy green patterned paper and a bit of glitter.  

The DT has provided some wonderful inspiration, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 

P.S. - A sweet 'au revoir' to Fusion team-mate, Barb Ghigliotty.... wishing her all the very best!

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Barb Ghigliotty

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Mitchell

Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Wanda Cullen

Tristan Dawes

Laurie Unger

stamps: Tag Creations: Lemon, Your Beautiful Birthday (Papertrey)

paper: Stampers Select White, Bitty Big: Green Parakeet

ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Mango (Wplus9), Raspberry Fizz (PTI), Olive (Altenew), Cactus (The Stamp Market)

dies: Tag Creations: Lemon, Your Beautiful Birthday

other: coarse glitter (Martha Stewart)

CAS(E) this Sketch #381

Happy Thursday......and time for another great sketch from Brian King for CTS #381! There's lots of inspiration from the DT too, so allow these creations be your jumping off point and join in. Can't wait to see your beautiful card/project in the CAS(E) this Sketch #381 gallery!
A creamy background (ran out of white card stock....horrors!!) with textured border/scored vertical lines create the base, with a smaller, popped up striped panel embellished with a pretty bloom.... all help to create this crisp and clean 'celebrate' card. I added a pop of color with my Zig markers and some sparkle-y embossing powder for a bit of additional interest. 
We hope that you'll JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #381... (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, July23rd).

stamps: Framed Floral (The Stamp Market, Birthday Blooms (The Greenery)

paper: Vintage Cream, True Black (PTI)

ink: Versafine Watermark

dies: Framed Floral, Birthday Blooms, Essentials: Diagonal Stitched Rectangles (Pinkfresh Studio)

miscellaneous: Zig markers, Nuvo Glitter Noir embossing powder

CAS(E) this Sketch #379

Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #379 AND another of our throw-back/'Retro' Sketches..... and this one is from waaay back, as the original is from January of 2014!! However, it's a timeless design by the lovely Chrissy Larson and you'll surely find lots of inspiration from the 2014 and 2020 versions, so please play along!
I've used lots of white space, a rainbow of many colors, crisp die-cut sentiment, textured frame and just a hint of black as an accent..... CAS all the way!
There are so many wonderfully designed projects from the DT, so be sure to take a peek and then JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #379 ((the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, July 9th). I can't wait to see your addition to the CAS(E) this Sketch #379 gallery!

P.S. - Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing 4th of July weekend!!

Here's my card from 2014. GAH..... clearly, I've been playing along for ages!!