A Parade of CAS Color Challenge Cards

CAS44 welcomes our new design team!
Congrats Julie, Karen, & Kristin!

SCS Color Challenge: any shades of red and brown
+ white or vanilla

This is also the color challenge (CM34) over at Christian Paper Crafts

This card was CASEd from Vickie Y. You can see her gorgeous card posted in LaLatty's gallery here.

Stamps: The Snowflake Spot, Snow Swirled (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: close to cocoa, creamy caramel, real red
Accessories: Martha Stewart edge punch, ribbon


Stamps: Holiday Hedgehogs, Heard from the Heart (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Ink: black, SU real red & chocolate chip markers, Copic markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart edge punch, ribbon

Stamps: Hoo Hoo Owl (Hero Arts)
Paper: white, creamy caramel, chocolate chip, real red, unknown dp
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, SU large circle punch, Marvy mega scallop circle punch, edge punch (?), dimensionals, ribbon


Stamps: Santa mouse (High Hopes), Merry & Bright greeting (Hero Arts)
Paper: white, creamy caramel, chocolate chip, real red
Ink: black, chocolate chip, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, SU scallop edge punch, Nestie scallop squares (received from Wish RAK), dimensionals

Autumn Trees

CAS36: Technique Challenge: Thumping

I didn't pick the best stamp for this technique. What I ended up doing was dabbing the tip of the markers directly onto the stamped image rather than on the stamp itself.

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Wonderful Words
Paper: ver vanilla, chocolate chip, old olive
Ink: old olive, chocolate chip, baroque burgundy, pumpkin pie, so saffron
Accessories: taffeta ribbon

Have a honey of a day!

SCS Limited Supply Challenge: Your challenge this week is to make a card in a summer activity theme. Use any embellishments you want. Extra bonus fun points if you use a tag on your card.

Bees are so cute on paper, but I will NOT be sad to see them leave IRL! Also IRL, the ribbon is lighter and the honey pots are a tidge darker.

Stamps: Just Buzzin' By & Aida Cloth BG (SU), bee (DRS Designs)
Paper: white, so saffron, barely banana
Ink: black, SU markers: basic black & crushed curry, Copic markers: Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Y000 Pale Lemon (for the wings), black
Accessories: ribbon, eyelet (to place ribbon in), brad (inserted into eyelet also), paper piercer & mat stack template, Diamond Stickles, SU scallop edge punch, dimensionals
Techniques: faux stitching


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Not sure what happened here!

I'm not sure why, but I have such a hard time photographing shades of purple. I made a card the other night because I was tempting at buying more stamps. Ugh! I have a ton!! So, I'm starting to do one or two things: put the images on Wish RAK and/or go make a card with a stamp I haven't used in a very long time. Some of my stamps are so old and dusty that they are like new when I use them LOL!

Stamps: Live Your Dream, Warm Words, & Favorite Things (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, almost amethyst, unknown DP
Ink: certainly celery, almost amethyst, lovely lilac markers
Accessories: SU circle & modern label punches, MS picket fence edge punch, Top Note die, organza ribbon, brads, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: Top Note dies, MS picket fence edge punch

SCS Sketch Challenge

I hadn't planned on making this a "thank you" card, but I liked the font. Silly, I know. Maybe it can be an extra special thank you like to a bridesmaid or to a friend who helped you pack & move.... "big stuff".

Stamps: Live Your Dream, Much Appreciated
Paper: white, rich razzleberry
Ink: rich razzleberry, garden green
Accessories: ribbon, MS lace edge punch, paper piercer, SU markers, pop-up dots

Look Who's Turning 3!

I'm so excited to have my new sets from SU! I've already mounted all of them on EZ Mount. I made this using today's SCS sketch challenge.

Stamps: Look Who's Turning, Background Basics
Paper: white, cameo coral, tempting turquoise, cool caribbean
Ink: same
Accessories: ribbon, dimensionals, tempting turquoise marker

CAS19 Sketch: Card #3

The Best is Yet to Be


Stamps: Infinite Goodness, Best Yet
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: brown, pretty in pink
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, cotton candy Stickles

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

Father's Day

SPEEDSTER

My Dad's "retirement job" has him in his car traveling all over the southeastern part of the state. I thought this would be a fun image for his Father's Day card.

Stamps: Hit the Road & Just So Sayings (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, ballet blue, creamy caramel, CM patterned paper
Ink: black, brown
Accessories: Copic markers, brads, word window punch, paper piercer & mat stack, hemp, dimensionals

The Limited Supply challenge on SCS is titled: Water + Sand = Follow the List!

Your creations this week should use only colors of water (ANY shades of blues, grays and greens) and sand (ANY neutrals).

Other required elements: (use ALL)
1)ribbon, hemp/twine, OR fibers
2)brads
3)piercing

No limit on tools, techniques, or layers. You can add other embellishments if you wish, just make sure you have the required three. ANY subject matter or theme.

Over on the Rubbernecker blog, their Wacky Wednesday challenge this week was to make a Father's Day card. Since I hadn't started, it was perfect. And I still have 2 more to make!

Wish Big!

I reversed today's SCS sketch challenge. There a lot of Wish RAKs on this card!

Stamps: Living Large, Short & Sweet
Paper: white, creamy caramel, chocolate chip, chocolate chip DSP
Ink: black, chocolate chip, real red
Accessories: Copic markers, hodgepodge hardware, ribbon, dimensionals, oval & scallop oval punches, Nestabilities, CB Swiss Dots

I Thee Wed

I've been making wedding cards lately because I have relatives going to a wedding at the end of the month. I want to give them a variety of cards to choose from.

Color Challenge: White

The challenge police will be after me... I used more than one layer of white.

Stamps: Holiday Blitz
Paper: white, bit of shimmer paper (unknown source)
Ink: regal rose, pretty in pink, so saffron
Accessories: pretty in pink taffta, white organza, silver cording, CB Birds & Swirls (Wish RAK), CM heart maker, dimensionals

SCS CAS Color Challenge

Wishes & Swirls

CAS color challenge: pinks/corals, kraft, & one other coordinating color of your choice

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Heard from the Heart
Paper: white, kraft, sahara sand
Ink: sahara sand, regal rose, pretty in pink, cameo coral, Palette burnt umber
Accessories: taffeta ribbon



Buds & Ladybugs

Stamps: Itty Bitty Buds, Absolutely Fabulous, Because of You (ladybugs)
Paper: white, cameo coral, kraft, chocolate chip
Ink: regal rose, Palette burnt umber
Acessories: taffeta ribbon, dimensionals

Handmade Rainbow Sherbert DP

This week's Ways to Use It Challenge on Splitcoast:

Do you ever find yourself wanting to create a design along a certain theme but don’t have stamps or product that really captures it? The great way to get around that without running off the store is to create your own image.

Well, I discovered what to do for the Ways to Use It challenge a couple of days late.

I absolutely loved the card that Holly (TOY) made today for the Inspiration challenge. I loved the colors and layout! I had to go back and look at it again after I commented. That's when I noticed it.... The Rainbow Sherbert DP! I hadn't expected it retire. And I didn't act fast enough and missed out. So, I made my own... at least of this pattern. What do you think?

Here's Holly's adorable card.

*I used handmade paper instead of DP.
*I used a different sentiment, CD ef and ribbon.
*I used Stickles instead of pearls.
*I changed the orange candy dots to photo corner punches (to hide a boo-boo!)
*I used 2 butterflies.
Same colors and layout!!!!

Stamps: Best Wishes (Inkadinkdo), Little Pieces (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: white, gable green, tempting turquoise, only orange, Green galore
Ink: green galore, gable green, tempting turquoise, only orange
Accessories: ribbon, Stickles (diamond & orange peel), Martha Stewart butterfly punch, photo corner punches (Wish RAK), CB Swiss Dots (WishRAK)

Recent Cards I Haven't Posted

Here is another CAS16 make-over card.

I used the same flowers. I reduced the layers and embellishments as well as changed the layout. I used just 2 of the 3 original colors.

Stamps: Happiness Always
Paper: almost amethyst, DSP, WW
Ink: almost amethyst, lovely lilac, mellow moss
Accessories: ribbon, Martha Stewart lace punch








Featured Stamper: mkstampin74

* I used a white base with a CB birds & swirls BG instead of a colored base with a stamped BG.
* I used the same layout.
* I used different DP and sentiment.

Here's Mercy's beautiful card.

Stamp: Mini Mates
Paper: white, DCWV & Stampjn' Up DP
Ink: certainly celery marker, ballet blue
Accessories: ribbon, square punch, dimensionals, CB Birds & Swirls (Wish RAK)





May VSN Las Vegas Theme - Double Down Cupcakes

Stamps: Oh So Sweet (SU), Tag Lines (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, real red, real red DSP, chocolate chip
Ink: real red, close to cocoa
Accessories: white gel pen, Scor-Pal, scallop square Nesties (Wish RAK), dimensionals


May VSN - Glittered Cherries

This is the first time I've used Dazzling Diamonds like this. I even pulled out my Stickles that just sit on my shelf. Thanks for the push!

Stamps: Oh So Sweet (SU), Punchy Words (Gina K), sewing stamp (Hero Arts ?)
Paper: chocolate chip, real red, real red DSP
Ink: real red, close to cocoa, old olive, creamy caramel (for sponging)
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Stickles, circle punches, Marvy scallop circle punch, buttons, hemp, white gel pen, dimensionals, sponge



SCS Sketch Challenge 229

Almost everything on this card was received through Wish RAK!

Stamps: Coast to Coast, Curvy Verses
Paper: close to cocoa, chocolate chip, creamy caramel, Naturals Ivory
Ink: brown stazon, creamy caramel, chocolate chip
Accessories: Top Note dies, ribbon, brads, unknown DP, sponge

This card measures 5x5 square.

VSN - A Cupcake for Your Birthday

Virtual Stamp Night - May 16
Challenge F

"Most people think lights, gambling, shows, fancy hotels, food, and shopping when they think of Vegas. Me? I think CSI! The original, the best, and my favorite TV show!

The amazing CSI team in Vegas *always* gets the bad guy...even if it's a season or two later, and even if the bad guy has *tried* to trick them. How do you try trick the CSI team? By FRAMING someone else, of course!

So... My challenge to you is to create a card (or project) using a FRAME.

You could stamp on the inside of your card and use dies or punches to create the frame on the front, you could add a frame embellishment, you could alter an actual frame for an inspiration quote...the possibilities are only as limited as your imagination (and those criminals can be pretty imaginative, so try to keep up!)"

Stamps: Oh, So Sweet (Wish RAK), It's Your Birthday
Paper: chocolate chip, real red, real red DSP, DCWV retro prints mat stack
Accessories: kraft taffeta ribbon, circle & scallop punches
Technique: window card

VSN - Birthdays are the Best

Virtual Stamp Night - May 16
Challenge H

"My challenge to you leaves nothing to chance. You are sure to be a winner when you use this sketch reminiscent of a slot machine."

Stamp: It's Your Birthday - SU
Paper: rose red, ballet blue, white, DCWV spring mat stack
Ink: certainly celery, rose red, & ballet blue markers
Accessories: ribbon, gems, square punches, dimensionals

The middle square is popped up on dimensionals.

VSN - Friday Night

Virtual Stamp Night - May 15
Challenge C

"When I first saw that the theme was going to be Vegas inspired it made me think of the tables. The card table, the roulette...well you get the idea. What do they all have in common the colors red and black baby!! The suits of the cards (red and black), the roulette wheel setup (red and black), are you starting to see a trend here?

Here is my challenge should you choose to accept:
Use red and black to make your project with the neutral being white. No other colors allowed...sorry them's the rules here in Vegas doll."

Stamps: Gina K - Langley Boy Designs - Gettin' Buggy with It
Colors: red, white, black
Accessories: circle punches, Martha Stewart ladybug punch, ribbon, black marker

I turned the Fall To Layout #41 found here.


Virtual Stamp Night - May 15
Challenge D

"When I hear “Viva Las VSN (Vegas)” … I think back to my childhood. ..… when my mother worked as a waitress there, she’d come home every once in a while and tell us how she saw Elvis eating with a whole bunch of his ‘buddies’ and occasionally even waited on his entourage.

So, thinking of Elvis … I tried to think slightly outside the box and kept coming back to his favorite snack:
“Fried Peanut Butter and Banana sandwiches” Yummo!

So … I wanted to go for a color challenge … Here’s the “rules” – use them loosely if you don’t have the specific supplies, but give it a whirl …

1. Colors:
a. Banana (or Saffron)
b. Creamy Caramel (peanut butter)
c. Close to Cocoa (for the ‘fried’ part)
2. You must use something MUSICAL:
a. Can be background paper
b. Can be musical instrument or note as the focal point
c. Can be an image of singing

Have FUN with it!"

Stamps: Mini Mates
Paper & Ink: close to cocoa, creamy caramel, so saffron, white
Accessories: ribbon, ticket corner punch, close to cocoa marker

The sentiment is hand written. This card measures 3x3.

Featured Stamper Challenge Cards

Featured Stamper: Twinshappy
Since Stacey used bold brights one her card, I decided to challenge myself to go bold, too! Not only that, I almost never use any shades of purple.

* changed the colors
* less layers/no distressing
* different main flower image/no sentiment
* used a swirly BG instead of a swirly border
* moved the ribbon
* no bling/added buterflies

Here's Stacey's beautiful card.

Stamps: Live Your Dream, French Flair BG (Wish RAK)
Colors: lovely lilac, almost amethyst, white
Accessories: markers, organdy ribbon, white gel pen, Martha Stewart butterfly punch


Blast from the past FS card:

Featured Stamper: Mary Jo Albright

* same theme
* same colors
* changed the main image
* used buttons instead of rhinestones

Here's Mary Jo's beautiful card.

Stamps: Miracle of Spring, Flower Filled
Paper: close to cocoa, pretty in pink DSP, celery SAB DP, white
Accessories: buttons & hemp, WW crayons, taffeta ribbon, paper piercer & mat stack, markers
Techniques: faux stitching

This card measure 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

Blast from the Past: Scallops

This is a SU kraft scallop note card. I colored this image at a Splitcoast gathering almost a year ago. CuttersCallous is a great teacher!

Stamps: flowers - Gina K, sentiment - unknown
Colors: kraft, white, chocolate chip, groovy guava
Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, SU scallop Notes





I used the slit punch to make the scallops on this card. I love my new scallop border punch. It's so much easier and quicker!

Stamps: In the Spotlight, Warmest regards
Colors: pretty in pink, soft sky, rose red, white
Accessories: circle, slit, & snow blossom punches, soft sky ribbon

Tuesday's Color Challenge

SCS Color Challenge: summer sun, kiwi kiss, pumpkin pie

I love this color challenge so much that I had to make a 2nd card. This card is the size of a SU scallop note card.

Stamps: A Good Egg
Accessories: Copic markers (for coloring), old olive marker (for grass), flower eyelet, ribbon, Martha Stewart zig zag punch
Techniques: paper piecing






Aren't these little ducklings the cutest!?! I love the expression on the face of the last one! This cute image is from Whipper Snapper. (They now sell stamps unmounted!!!!)

Stamps: Ducks in A Row - Whipper Snapper, sentiment - Gina K's Tag Lines
Paper: kiwi kiss, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie DSP, white
Ink: black, kiwi kiss (sponging)
Accessories: Copic markers (for coloring), old olive marker (for grass), Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Flash Back Wednesday

Since I didn't have time to make anything new today, I decided to make it a flash back day. Both of these cards were made for past Limited Supply challenges.

Simple One of A Kind

Stamps: One of A Kind, Boho Backgrounds
Colors: river rock, bordering blue, white
Accessories: river rock ribbon, Boho Blossoms punch, scallop scissors, dimensionals






3x3 Quick Snow Blossom

Stamps: In the Spotlight, The Snowflake Spot, Short and Sweet
Paper: blush blossom, chocolate chip, whisper white
Ink: chocolate chip
Acessories: taffeta ribbon, snow blossom punch, mat kit & marker, dimensionals
Technique: distressing