Spring Is In The Air!

Hi everyone, hope you had a good weekend! Just a quick post for a little card I've made for ColourQ - #235, Addicted to CAS - #35 Wheels (pinwheels) and STAMPlorations - April challenge - Stamps and Your Favourite Technique (watercolouring with markers).

Supplies

Rabbit with Pinwheels stamps - The Cat's Pajamas

Pierced square die - Die-Namics

River Rock, Coastal Cabana, Primrose Petals and Calypso Coral markers - Stampin' Up

ATCAS, Less Is More and One-Layer Simplicity

Happy 3rd Birthday, Less Is More, where the theme this week is RAINBOW.

Also for Addicted to CAS - LOVE and One-Layer Simplicity - Repeat stamping.

Supplies:

Watercolour card

SU! markers and TH distress inks

PTI stamps

ATCAS#29

Hello everyone, my card today was inspired by the die-cuts theme at Addicted to CAS.

A very quick and simple card - I cut a square of paper, added diecut frame, foliage and butterfly with adhesive pearls.

Supplies

Die-namics pierced square die

Stampin' Up foliage die

Sizzis butterfly die

Addicted to CAS #26 - ANNIVERSARY

Hi everyone, the codeword for the next two weeks at Addicted to CAS is ANNIVERSARY, chosen by the very talented Marie.

ATCAS is celebrating its one year anniversary and to celebrate, our CAS Perfectionist will receive a fab bumper prize pack, including 3 sheets of digis from our generous sponsor, Deedee's Digis plus other goodies - see the ATCAS challenge blog for full details!

For my DT card, I used Die-Namics postage stamp die, Penny Black flower stamp and Clearly Besotted sentiment.

Have a great weekend. xx

ATCAS #25 - ONE LAYER

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Hi everyone, and a warm welcome to new member, Joni. 

It's time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS. Our theme for the next two weeks, chosen by the multi-talented Kylie, is "One Layer".

Our fabulous sponsor is DigiDarla Designs who will be awarding a prize to our Top Addict.

Here's how I made my DT card. I used a die to cut my mask out of card then inked through the aperture with some Cut N Dry Foam and TH distress inks, stamped the scrolls, candle and flame with various distress inks and the lantern, chain and sentiment in black Archival. 

The other DT ladies at Addicted to CAS have made a lovely variety of projects for your inspiration so don't forget to pop over and check it out and we look forward to seeing your one layer CAS cards.

Sue x

Supplies:

Lantern, chain and scroll stamps - Waltzing Mouse

Sentiment stamp - Paula Pascual

Antique Linen, Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Dried Marigold, Festive Berries, Vintage Photo distress inks - Tim Holtz

Addicted to CAS #24

Hi everybody, this is my DT card for the new challenge at Addicted to CAS. The codeword is TRANSPARENT which was chosen by the very talented Christine who is our hostess for the next two weeks.

Our generous sponsor is Nicecrane Designs and our Top Addict will receive a $20 gift certificate to spend at their online store.

I stamped the window frame twice in sepia Archival, one for the card and one to use as a mask by cutting the middle part out with a craft knife. After brushing on some blue ink for the sky I stamped the branch and pumpkins and coloured them using SU! markers and an aqua brush.

This card is for the following challenges:

CASology week 65: CRISP ("crisp Autumn day")
Crafts 4 Eternity #145: Clean and Simple
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Anything Goes

The DT have made such a fabulous variety of creative projects so please don't forget to check it out at the ATCAS challenge blog.

Thank you so much for looking and have a lovely weekend!

Sue x

Supplies:
Cottage Window set: Stampin' Up!
Sentiment: Lawn Fawn
Distress Ink Barn Door: TH
Various markers: Stampin' Up!

ATCAS #23

Hi everybody, it's time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS. Our code word is Autumn/Fall selected by the lovely Sylvia who will be our hostess for the next fortnight.

Our generous sponsor is Paper Nest Dolls who will be offering a generous prize to our CAS Perfectionist. 

Here's how I made my autumn leaves:

1. Take a piece of double-sided sticky sheet. Peel the backing off of one side, stamp your image onto the sheet with black Archival and then place a piece of clear acetate sheet over the top.

2. Trim roughly around the image, turn the piece over and peel off the backing on the second side.

3. Apply mica powders/glitter to that side of the sticky sheet, cut out your image and attach to your project.

Leaf stamp by Me and Carrie Lou, word stamp by Inkylicious, mica powders by Pearl-Ex. The sheen and sparkle on the mica doesn't show up at all well on the photos.

TIP: clear/mother of pearl sequins can be coloured with Promarkers or other alcohol pens to match your project. 

This card is also for CASology and CAS-ual Fridays.

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspiration by the other talented DT ladies at Addicted to CAS. We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations and visiting your blogs.

Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

Sue xx

ATCAS #22 - Get Well

Hi everyone, there is a new Addicted to CAS challenge and here is my DT card (stamps by Waltzing Mouse). The code word is GET WELL, chosen by our very creative DT member Sandie who is our hostess for the new two weeks.

The generous sponsor for this challenge is Paper Nest Dolls who will be awarding a fab prize to our Top Addict.

Don't forget to check out all the spectacular DT creations!

Have a lovely weekend.

Sue x

ATCAS #20 and ABC #40

Hi everybody, thank you so much to all who entered their beautiful cards in the Summer challenge! We were thrilled to see so many lovely entries.

Here is my DT card for Addicted to CAS where the new code word is "Holiday", chosen by the very creative Florence who is our hostess for the new two weeks.

Our fabulous sponsor is Delicious Doodles who will be awarding a prize to our CAS Perfectionist.

Stamps I used are from My Island by Waltzing Mouse, inked with SU! markers and black Archival. 

This card is also for ABC Challenges: use stamps, ink and paper only.

Please do check out the fabulous inspiration from the other members of the ATCAS DT and we hope you will be able to join in with our Holiday challenge. 

Have a great weekend. Sue x

ATCAS #18 - GLITTER

Hi everyone, our new codeword at Addicted to CAS is Glitter, selected by the lovely Shana who is our host for the next two weeks.

Our fabulous sponsor is Delicious Doodles who will be awarding a prize to the CAS Perfectionist.

My DT card

Glitter always makes me think of Christmas, so I took the opportunity to use some of my old and cherished Christmas stamps. The outline holly, solid holly and sentiment are by De Nami. I used a round punch for the glittery holly berries and doodled a frame to link everything together. 

Please don't forget to check out all the sparkling inspiration by the other DT members and we look forward to seeing your glitter creations - have fun!

Thanks for looking and have a lovely weekend.

Sue x

Addicted to CAS #17 - WATER

Good morning, everybody! There is a new code word at Addicted to CAS, chosen by that very special and talented lady, Loll, who will be our host for the next two weeks.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Clearly Digi Stamps, who will be awarding a prize to our CAS Perfectionist.

My DT card

The waves are part of the "Fun in the Sun" set of Loll's Card Candy, which Loll very kindly sent to me, thank you Loll!

All other stamps and dies by WPlus9, except for the clouds which are Memory Box.

We hope you will be inspired by our new code word and look forward to seeing your amazing cards and visiting your blogs.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Sue x

ATCAS #16 - Take Flight

Hi everyone, there is a new challenge at Addicted to CAS, selected and hosted by the multi-talented Karen.

Our wonderful sponsor is Delicious Doodles, who will be awarding a prize to our CAS Perfectionist.

Please note this challenge is for ONE week only, rather than the usual two. 

My DT card

Butterfly stamp by Hero Arts, sentiment stamp by Hobby Art. 

Thanks for stopping by today and hope you have a great weekend!

Sue x

Addicted to CAS Challenge #15 - Teenager

Hi everbody, there is a new code word at Addicted to CAS, selected by the very talented DT member Vicki, who is also our host for this two week challenge.

Our generous sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps who will be offering a prize to our CAS Perfectionist.

My DT card

I did struggle with this challenge as I have to admit, I don't really know much about teenagers and their likes etc and my card is probably for a younger age group.

The image is from our sponsor, Bugaboo Digi Stamps, coloured with Promarkers, printed sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Please do check out the fabulous inspiration from the other members of the DT here and we hope you will be joining in the fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a lovely weekend.

Sue xxx

Addicted to CAS Challenge #14 - Circle(s)

Greetings, dear crafting friends, there is a new codeword at Addicted to CAS, selected by the extraordinarily talented Marie, who is also our host for this two week challenge.

Our generous sponsor is Paper Makeup Stamps who will be offering a prize to our CAS Perfectionist.

MY DT CARD

"Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments"

I've been playing with making watercolour backgrounds using an acrylic block, SU! markers and water mister. Sometimes it's nice to have a little time to experiment so I made several and chose this one to stamp some images and words from the Life set by PTI. 

Please do be sure to check out the fabulous DT cards on the ATCAS blog and we hope you've been inspired to join in the fun. Looking forward to seeing your circles!

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This is also for entry in Inkspirational Challenge #22 - Anything Goes and Word Art Wednesday where you're welcome to use the Scripture verse provided or anything goes as long as it's family-friendly and includes an uplifting or encouraging sentiment. The Scripture verse this week is:

"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and His children shall have a place of refuge" (Proverbs 4:26)

Hope you have a lovely weekend with lots of smiles! :)

Sue x

Addicted to CAS #13 - BIRTHDAY

Hi everyone, there's a new code word at Addicted to CAS, chosen by our very talented host, Kylie.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is Bugaboo Stamps, who will offering a prize to our Top Addict.

My card was inspired by the sketch at CAS(E) This Sketch #28 (stamps by PTI)

and CASology - Bloom (2nd entry).

Here's another quick little CAS birthday card - flower stamps by Lawn Fawn.

The other DT ladies have made some amazing cards to inspire you, and we look forward to seeing your amazing CAS birthday cards and visiting your blogs.

Thanks for looking! Have a lovely weekend.

Sue x

Addicted to CAS challenge #12 - Rainbow

Hi everyone, it's time to start a new challenge at Addicted to CAS.  The codeword is RAINBOW which was selected by our talented design team member and host, Christine.

Our generous sponsor is Clear Dollar Stamps, who will be offering a $15 gift voucher to our CAS Perfectionist.

For my DT card, I used stamps from a set by Inkydoodles, coloured with SU markers.

 The other ladies in the design team have some a-maz-ing cards to show you so please do pop over to the ATCAS blog and check it out.

Sue x

Addicted to CAS #11 - FLOWER

Hi everyone and Happy Saturday!

There's a new code word over at Addicted to CAS, and it's FLOWER, given by the lovely and talented Caz who is our host for this challenge.

Our sponsor this time is Bugaboo Digi Stamps and our CAS Perfectionist will win a choice of 7 digis from their store.

For my DT card, I used a Memory Box flower die and the background is made from torn textured paper coloured with TH distress ink.

Please do check out the awesome inspiration from the other ladies in the ATCAS design team and we look forward to seeing your beautiful CAS flower creations.

Have a lovely weekend!

Sue x

Addicted to CAS #10 - Friend

Hi everyone, there is a new code word at Addicted to CAS - FRIEND which is being hosted by our talented DT member, Natasha.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is  All That Scraps who are offering to our CAS Perfectionist a prize of 3 rubber stamps from the CC Designs range or 5 digital stamps available from their store.

For my DT card, I used stamps by Jayne Nesterenko, stamped with black Memento and coloured with Promarkers.

Please do check out the wonderful inspiration from the other design team ladies at ATCAS and we look forward to seeing your fabulous creativity.

Thank you for visiting!

Sue x

Addicted to CAS #9 - SPRING

Hi everybody, there is a new code word over at Addicted to CAS - SPRING and our host for this challenge is the lovely Harriet.

Our generous sponsor is Stephanie of Clearly Besotted Stamps. Stephanie has a wonderful prize of two of her beautiful stamp sets to be given away to our CAS Perfectionist.

For my DT card I've used stamps by Clearly Besotted. Markers and embossing folder by Stampin' Up.

I do hope you will check out the awesome creations by the other members of the design team and we look forward to seeing your fabulous interpretations of our code word.

I would also like to enter this in ABC Challenges - #21 FLOWERS.

Thanks for looking!

Sue x

Addicted to CAS #7 - Masculine

Hi everybody, the new fortnightly challenge at Addicted to CAS is - MASCULINE - make a card for a man in your life!

One of the elements of a CAS card should be that it's easy to replicate and that's what I wanted to do with my DT card which simply consists of a strip of Bo Bunny paper and two stamped images (HOTP Masculine Collage).

We have a fabulous sponsor for this challenge - Annabelle Stamps - who will be generously awarding our CAS Perfectionist a $10 discount voucher to be used in-store.

Please do check out all the brilliant DT inspiration over at ATCAS and we look forward to seeing your fabulous mens/boys cards.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.

Sue x