CAS(E) this Sketch #401

Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #401 AND another of our throw-back/'Retro' Sketches.....  the original is from October 2015. It's a timeless design by N@Ali and you'll surely find lots of inspiration from the 2015 and 2020 versions, so please play along!

Yup, I'm sticking to the sketch very closely, with some pretty patterned papers (periwinkle and parakeet green!), a lovely little bloom and the perfect die cut/stamped sentiments.... and loving all of the white space and textural elements!

Anyway.....there are so many beautifully designed projects from the DT, so be sure to take a peek and then JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #401 (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 12/17). I can't wait to see your creation(s)!!

stamps: Penned Elegance (PTI), The Big, the Bold and the Happy (Winnie & Walter)

paper: Stampers Select White, Green Parakeet, Bitty Big: Green Parakeet (PTI), Fun Times (Reverse Confetti)

ink: Green Parakeet (PTI), Wisteria (Reverse Confetti)

dies: Penned Elegance (PTI), Bloomin' Cute, Banners for You (The Stamp Market)

CAS(E) this Sketch #400

Happy Thursday!! It's time for another CAS(E) this Sketch (GAH... #400!!) and it's a lovely one with some of my favorite things - stripes and florals! Of course, the DT has some fabulous inspiration, but I can't wait to see your interpretation....it's sure to be amazing!!

My card doesn't stray too far from the sketch, with some crisp black stripes, bright/happy florals, a bit of shiny black embossing and a simple sentiment. As always, CAS all the way!

Please JOIN in the fun at CAS(E) this Sketch #400 (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 12/10)!!

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Merry, Joy, Cheer'

Happy Thursday and welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge, 'Merry, Joy, Cheer'... our last for 2020!! The inspiration photo is all about the Christmas-y/Rae Dunn vibe....but that sketch is pretty great too! So, which will you choose as your inspiration?

My project, taking inspiration from both the photo and the sketch, focuses on the crisp typography, cute little holiday tree and the bright red/white/green color combination. With a few patterned papers, a bit of sparkle and a snippet of twine, this CAS creation is ready for sharing a holiday greeting! While I had all of my patterned papers and die cuts out, I decided to make a little ensemble.... two cards and two tags (see last photo)!!

The DT has created lots of lovelies, 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 happy Thanksgiving to all of those celebrating today! AND....best wishes for a lovely Hanukkah,Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve!!

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!

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Mitchell

Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan

Michelle Lupton
Wanda Cullen

Tristan Dawes

Laurie Unger

Claire Grantham

CAS(E) this Sketch #399

Happy Thursday! I'm excited to share with you another awesome sketch from Donna Mikasa, plus some added inspiration from the talented DT! And.... because Thanksgiving is coming up next week, this fun sketch will be a two-week challenge!  

I had some lovely NBUS on my desk (love, love this pretty hydrangea stamp from The Greetery!) and a few miscellaneous patterned papers in hanging around, which was my jumping off point for this CAS 'hello' creation that mostly follows the sketch!!

Please JOIN in the fun at CAS(E) this Sketch #399 (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 12/3). I can't wait to see your creation(s)!!

P.S. - Hoping that your Thanksgiving is full of family, friends, fabulous food and, most importantly, LOVE!!

stamps: Budding Beauties: Summer (The Greetery), The Big, the Bold and the Happy (Winnie & Walter)

paper: Rustic White, Ocean Tides (Papertrey Ink)

ink: Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss (Papertrey), Olive (Altenew)

dies: Stitched Scalloped Square Stax (MFT), Budding Beauties:Summer (The Greetery)

other: misc. patterned paper(s), dimensional tape

CAS(E) this Sketch #398

 

Happy Thursday! Here's a fabulous sketch from Chrissy that just might provide the perfect inspiration for your Holiday 2020 cards! Be sure to take a peek at all of the beauties created by the DT and then get busy and add to the always fabulous CTS gallery.

Lots of lovely white space, pretty little packages/envelopes, a crisp debossed border and a bit of sparkle (much prettier IRL) help to create this crisp and clean 'fa la la' card. All of the packages and envelopes are popped up, as are the berry sprigs, for a bit of dimension.

Please JOIN in the fun at CAS(E) this Sketch #398 (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 11/19). I can't wait to see your creation(s)!!

stamps: Merry Mail, Candy Cane Christmas (The Stamp Market)

paper: Stampers Select White

ink: Versafine Onyx Black, New Leaf, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Hibiscus Burst (Papertrey Ink)

dies: Merry Mail (Stamp Market), Nesting Basics: Pierced Rectangles (Papertrey)

other: dimensional tape, Stickles (Icicle)

CAS(E) this Sketch #397

Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #397 AND another of our throw-back/'Retro' Sketches.....  the original is from August 2016! It's a timeless design by the Sam Simpson and you'll surely find lots of inspiration from the 2016 and 2020 versions, so please play along!

Yup, I'm sticking to the sketch very closely, with some lovely heart die cuts and pretty patterned paper..... some NBUS from MFT!! Loving all of the white space, sassy stripes, coordinating envelope liner simple sentiment (The Stamp Market).

Anyway.....there are so many beautifully designed projects from the DT, so be sure to take a peek and then JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #397 (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 11/12). I can't wait to see your creation(s)!!

The 12 Kits of Occasions - October 2020

Hello friends!! Birgit Norton is the hostess with the most-est for the 12 Kits of Occasions October 2020 'Fall Splendor' kit. The beautifully crisp, clean and colorful ensemble includes some lovely stamped images/sentiments, a fabulous array of pumpkins, apples and leaves, a-mazing die cuts and an autumn-y collection of pretty, pretty patterned papers!

I am so very sorry to be tardy for the 12 Kits party - my apologies. However, I was so happy to finally finish and be able to photograph my 6 projects! I loved the color combinations... the fall hues with the pretty aqua blue is just so pretty! Lots of little details added up to some very lovely cards. AND I used almost every bit of the patterned paper...a first for me! 

Please be sure to enjoy all that the DT has to share with you!! You will find the October 2020 supply list here. 

CAS(E) this Sketch #396

Happy Thursday! It's time for another great sketch inspiration for CTS #396! The DT has been busy, creating some incredibly beautiful projects, so be sure to take a peek and then play along..... I can't wait to see your addition to the CTS gallery!

I've created with some NBUS....a pretty floral from Studio Calico (sadly, long neglected!) and the lovely 'Beautiful' die from Pinkfresh Studio. I gathered my inks and flower/leafy stamps and created quite a few lovely backgrounds in an array of colors. Here is just one of the additions to my birthday card stash, in my favorite coral-y pink/green combination!

We hope that you'll be joining in with us at CAS(E) this Sketch #396.... the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 11/5).

The Fusion Card Challenge 'Autumn'

 

Happy Thursday and welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge, 'Autumn'. The inspiration photo is all about the beautiful warm and cozy vibe....but that sketch is pretty great too! So, which will you choose as your inspiration?

My project, taking inspiration from both the photo and the sketch, has lots of tone on tone patterning, all in soothing Soft Stone. The cute cup of cocoa, popped up on an oval frame, has some sparkle-y whipped topping and an itty-bitty heart topped tag...with a simple sentiment as the finishing touch!

The DT has created lots of lovelies, 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. 

stamps: Merry Mugs (PTI)

paper: Weathervane, Soft Stone, Stampers Select White, Soft Stone patterned papers (PTI)

ink: Soft Stone, Weathervane (PTI), Latte (A Muse), Silver Cloud (Altenew)

dies: Merry Mug, Pierced Feature Frames: Oval (PTI), Wonky Stitched Rectangles (MFT)

other: misc, twine, Diamond glitter (A Muse)

CAS(E) this Sketch #395

It's a beautiful sketch, from Donna Mikasa, for CTS #395! The DT has some lovely inspiration, so be sure to take a peek and then play along..... I can't wait to see your addition to the CTS gallery!

In lieu of winter-y wreath, I've stamped a trio of cute Flora & Fauna pumpkins in non-traditional colors, added some pretty greenery, a bit of texture and a simple sentiment to complete this CAS card!

We hope that you'll be joining in with us at CAS(E) this Sketch #395.... the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 10/29).

stamps: Hey Pumpkin (Flora & Fauna)

paper: Vintage Cream (PTI), Fly a Kite (October Afternoon)

ink: Cocoa Bean, Spring Rain, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist (PTI), Cactus (The Stamp Market), Vintage Linen Distress (Tim Holtz)

dies: Blueprints 27 (MFT), Stitched Circles (SSS)

Pinkfresh WCMD Challenge #9 - CAS

Well, I've been doing some big time 'thinking' about all of the beautiful Pinkfresh WCMC challenges, but maybe not so much of the 'doing' ......... and finally got down to it and created a few. Phew!!

My final card is for Challenge #9.... CAS!! I was inspired not only by Heather, but also Kristina Werner, both of whom have created lovely crips and clean creations. I love, love this older PF stamp set, which hasn't received nearly enough attention (SO many pretty/petite images in this Playful Animal Friends 1 stamp set). A few bright hues, lots of lovely white space and a bit of sparkle-y goodness finish off this CAS birthday greeting.

Many thanks to Heather and Kristina for the lovely CAS inspiration!!

stamps: Playful Animal Friends 1, Skating Bunnies (Pinkfresh)

paper: Stampers Select White (PTI)

ink: Onyx Black (Versafine), Coral Bliss, Eastern Sky, Volcano Lake (Altenew), Butter Bar (HA), Slate (A Muse)

other: silver sequin stars, misc. Stickles

Pinkfresh WCMD Challenge: #7 Rainbow

Well, I've been doing some big time 'thinking' about all of the beautiful Pinkfresh WCMC challenges, but maybe not so much of the 'doing' ......... and finally got down to it and created a few. Phew!!

My fourth card is all about color and the Pinkfresh WCMD Challenge #7 - 'Rainbow'. An abundance of ROYGBIV hues, lots of white space, my favorite polka dotted background, a simple sentiment, a few jewels and a snippet of black twine help to create this CAS card.

Many thanks to Maria for her amazingly beautiful inspiration (GAH.... love the technique and the lovely die cut letters)!!

stamps: Playful Animal Friends 1 (Pinkfresh)

paper: Stampers Select White, True Black (PTI)

ink: Heartbeat, Orange Cream, Eastern Sky, Volcano Lake (Altenew), Butter Bar (HA), Leafy (The Stamp Market), Alluring Amethyst (PTI)

other: black twine, misc. jewels, polka dot embossing folder

Pinkfresh WCMD Challenges: #4 Monochromatic + #12 Florals

 Well, I've been doing some big time 'thinking' about all of the beautiful Pinkfresh WCMC challenges, but maybe not so much of the 'doing' ......... and finally got down to it and created a few. Phew!!

My third card combines Challenges #4 and #12 (Monochromatic + Floral).... with an abundance of floral die cuts, crisp gray backdrop, pretty sentiment and a few enamel dots as the finishing touch on this CAS card.

Many thanks to Jenny and Arjita for the lovely inspiration!!

stamps: Layered Bouquet (Pinkfresh)

paper: Stampers Select White, Weathervane (PTI)

ink: Versafine Onyx Black

dies: Folk Elements (Pinkfresh), Stitched Circles (SSS), Nesting Circles (HA)

other: enamel dots (Altenew)

Pinkfresh WCMD Challenges: #3 Stripes + #11 Shaker

Well, I've been doing some big time 'thinking' about all of the beautiful Pinkfresh WCMC challenges, but maybe not so much of the 'doing' ......... and finally got down to it and created a few. Phew!!

This second card combines Challenges #3 and #11 (Stripes + Shaker elements).... plus,  a good floral thrown in for good measure!! Lots of lovely blues and greens, a few textured frames and lots of sparkle-y goodness complete this birthday card! Both Natasha (stripes) and Channin (shakers) have provided some really amazing inspiration!!

stamps: Layered Bouquet, Make a Wish (Pinkfresh)

paper: Stampers Select White, Green Parakeet, Green Parakeet + White Basics patterned paper (PTI)

ink: Slumber, Blue Jay (Pinkfresh), Leafy, Cactus (The Stamp Market), Pinefeather (PTI)

dies: Layered Bouquet, Essentials: Diagonal Stitched Rectangles (Pinkfresh), Pierced Feature Frames (PTI)

other: Crystal Confetti (The Stamp Market)

Pinkfresh WCMD Challenge #1: Diecutting

Well, I've been doing some big time 'thinking' about all of the beautiful Pinkfresh WCMC challenges, but maybe not so much of the 'doing' ......... and finally got down to it and created a few. Phew!!

Challenge #1 from Pinkfresh is using "dies".  That's an easy one because I have a few really beautiful Pinkfresh dies that haven't received nearly enough love. A plethora of pretty little florals, the detailed wreath,  textured frame and simple sentiment all come together quite nicely, don't you think?? Many thanks to Hussena for the amazing inspiration!

stamps: Playful Animal Friends 1, Make a Wish (Pinkfresh)

paper: Stampers Select White, Soft Stone patterned paper (PTI)

ink: Hawaiian Shores (PTI), Butter Bar, Cement (HA), Leafy, Cactus (The Stamp Market), Coral Bliss, Orange Cream (Altenew)

dies: Leafy Wreath, Essentials: Diagonal Stitched Rectangles (Pinkfresh)

other: Nuvo gloss Dark Walnut

CAS(E) this Sketch #393

Welcome to CTS #393 AND another of our throw-back/'Retro' Sketches.....  the original is from July 2015! It's a lovely, graphic design by Chrissy Larson and you'll surely find lots of inspiration from both the 2015 and 2020 versions, so please play along!

I started with a pretty striped/stamped background and then added the delicate Pinkfresh die (thank you, Karen, for this lovely gift!)...inlaying a bit of bright green and pretty periwinkle, adding a simple sentiment and a few sparkle-y sequins as the finishing touches. Nicely crisp, clean and simple while still adhering pretty closely to the sketch!!

There are so many beautifully designed projects from the DT, so be sure to take a peek and then JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #393 (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, 10/15). I can't wait to see your creation(s)!!

stamps: Good Times (Clearly Besotted), Striped Background (MFT-discontinued)

paper: Stampers Select White, Simple Chartreuse (PTI), misc. Bazzill 

ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Hero Arts Cement

dies: Blueprints 27 (MFT), Frames Builder: Botanical Circle (Pinkfresh)

other: Crystal Confetti (The Stamp Market)

CAS(E) this Sketch #392

Here's a bit of sketch-y inspiration for CTS #392.... with an array of pretty florals and a beautiful banner. Be sure to take a peek at what the DT has dreamed up and then join in!

Yes, I've definitely gotten carried away with this one.... and was trying to keep it CAS. But, this SU set (Beautiful Bouquet stamps, Bouquet Bunch dies) has so many pretty little images/die cuts that I could not help but to 'overdo' just a bit. And, I didn't stop there, nope - more busy-ness from the embossed backgrounds. GAH!! However, there is a pretty palette of periwinkle/yellow/green to save the day. Please take the cue from my teammates, who have created some beauties (and have, clearly, received the memo re: CAS)! 

Be sure to add your creation to the CTS #392 gallery....I can't wait to see your take on the sketch! The InLinkz will close on Thursday, October 8th @  9am ET.

P.S. - please excuse the poor photos.... my iPhoto is, sadly, defunct and I'm learning (slowly) how to use some new stuff!

The Fusion Card Challenge - 'Old McDonald'

Happy Thursday and welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge, 'Old McDonald'. The barnyard animals are just the cutest.....but that sketch is pretty great too! So, which will you choose as your inspiration?

I've used both the photo AND the great sketch (a few liberties may have been taken!). The cute little cow, pig and rooster are from an older Studio Calico set, which is complimented by some pretty patterned papers, a few bright clouds, pierced frame and crisp sentiment (also from the same SC stamp set).

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. 

AND.... please welcome Claire Grantham (of Ham'n'Mule Designs) as the newest Fusion Card Challenge DT member!!

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!

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Mitchell

Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan

Michelle Lupton
Wanda Cullen

Tristan Dawes

Laurie Unger

Claire Grantham

The 12 Kits of Occasions - September 2020

 

Hi all! Having some technical issues..... but, stayed tuned for my 12 Kits projects (coming soon)!! Thanks!

CAS(E) this Sketch #391

Happy Thursday..... and welcome to CTS #391! It's a beauty from Donna Mikasa, just loaded with design inspiration and creative possibilities. Be sure to take a peek at what the DT has dreamed up and then join in!!

It was about time that I broke out the kraft-y/neutral card stock, for a change of pace! The two rectangular windows are backed with a pretty/lace-y die and a trio of blooms/a few delicate leafy accents added. A crisp sentiment is the only stamping on this CAS card.  And.... there's still room for a short and sweet message inside!

Be sure to join in the fun at CTS #391....I can't wait to see your take on the sketch! The InLinkz will close on Thursday, October 1st @  9am ET.

stamps: Simply Sentiments (Ink to Paper)

paper: Classic Kraft (PTI)

ink: Cocoa Bean (PTI)

dies: Tag Creations: Blooming Indulgence, Delicate Details (PTI)

other: misc. cardstock, We R Memory Keepers envelope punch board