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