CASE Study #64 - November 3, 2011 - Make A Wish

Are you ready for another CASE Study? I know I am! I gotta say that every time I do a CASE Study Challenge I am inspired to try something totally NEW (for me anyway!)! This week is no exception. The design this week is by the latest muse (Guest Designer) Kryssi Ng, from Sugar Buffet. As you can see the design has a cut out window - something I've seen before, but never really tried to duplicate. I was really excited to try this one and am really happy with how it turned out!

I've got to confess that I have a attachment to fairy tales, fantasy, and in particular mythical creatures. This goes back to my childhood and time spent looking through story books with fantastic illustrations that were my first introduction to art. Of course as a girl I loved horses and unicorns as well as Brian Froud illustrations of all things faerie.

That explains why I couldn't resist this carousel horse stamp by Inkadinkado. Although pink and purple are no longer my favorite colors, I am always welcome to an escape from the every day - and I think this card is just that.

Kryssi's card is so clean looking, and I'm afraid I turned it inside out! As you know CAS is not me! I totally girlied up this card with a double colored embossed matt, and lots of details! That's another great thing about CASE Study - you get inspired by a design and then make it your own! Although this card doesn't look alot like the example, I think you can see where I got my inspiration.

I hope that you are playing along - it's always fun to see all the different directions the sketch goes in!


Supplies Used: Finished Size is 5" x 7"
Stamps: Carousel Horse: Inkadinkadoo, Make A Wish: Studio G
Dies: Spellbinders: Labels 1, Long Classic Rectangle Small, Ironwork Motifs
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug: Kassies Brocade
Hug Snug Seam Binding: Blue Iris
Markers: Copic RV69, RV63, RV11, RV55, RV34, RV66, BV000, BV04, V25, YR24, Y11, W1, W5, W7, W3
Ink: Momento: Rosebud Ranger/Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress
Button: Bazzil Bling!

Card Patterns Sketch 139 - October 29, 2011 - Fall Flowers

 Hi and Happy Wednesday!  I wanted to start working on some Thanksgiving cards so I'm not caught empty handed toward the end of the month.  I always have lots of people over for Thanksgiving and there are always so many preparations-  searching recipes, grocery shopping, setting the table, cleaning and decorating - trying to make sure it is a special day for everybody.   I've been missing out on all the card challenges on line due to my cold so I'm playing catch up.  I always appreciate a little inspiration or at least a starting point for my holiday cards. 

This week's card patterns sketch is no exception - if you'd like to play along, you can get all the details here:  http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/10/sketch-139.html

The stamp I used is from Just Rite Nature's Nested Sentiments and all three lines are on one stamp.  I taped off the portion of the stamp I didn't want to use, inked it up, removed the tape and stamped away.  The red flourishes I cut out with Spellbinders Floral Flourishes die.  These are really intricately cut and are HARD to get out of the die.  To help get these out a little easier I cut two pieces of paper at the same time and left one stuck in the die.  This helps cushion the second piece of paper so it doesn't get stuck in there as tight.

Supplies Used:  Finished Size is 5" x 7:
Paper:  K&Co Tim Coffey Fall Collection
Stamp:  Just Rite Nature's Nested Sentiments
Die Cuts:  Spellbinders:  Floral Flourishes, Assorted Leaves
Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa, Ranger/Tim Holtz Antique Linen

WMSC 71 - October 29, 2011 - Christmas Wishes

First I want to say thanks so much  for your kind comments and for wishing me well as I recover from my cold!  I think this is the worst one I've ever had - I don't know if the germs are getting stronger or if I'm getting weaker!!  It's been two weeks and I'm still left with a sore throat and lots of coughing!  I do feel much better though and I expect to be getting back in the swing of things!  I appreciate your wishing me well - it really meant alot to me when I'd get out of bed and check email and see what's going on in the blogosphere! 

I'm starting out a new week fresh and for me that means the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge!  This is the sketch for this week by Kelly Schirmer. 

When I saw the design I knew I wanted a big impact stamp on the bottom half so I went for my Big Bloom Poinsettia stamps and colored the flower in bright red.  I colored pearls with a Copic to get them the right shade of gold for the flower center, and added silver foil accents for some Christmas sparkle.  

My sentiment comes from the new Seasonal Remedies set.  I simply taped off the area of the stamp I didn't want to use, inked it up, peeled off the tape and then stamped the sentiment.  This is a great card for mailing because it isn't too puffy and I don't have to worry about smashing any bows!  I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.  Have a great week!

Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size 5 x 7"
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse:  Big Bloom Poinsettia, Seasonal Remedies
Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Fancy Tags Three, Floral Flourishes
Markers:  Copic R08, R20, R46, RV29,  Y15, YR12, YR24, YG01, YG03, YG45
Patterened Paper:  My Minds Eye Lost & Found Two Rosy Collection
Embossing Folder:  Sizzix Starry Night #2 from Sugar & Starry Night Set Basic Grey