CASE Study - Gold Embossed YUM!

Hi and thanks for stopping by!  It's been really cold and snowy here in the Chicago area.  We got another 6 inches yesterday, my daughter's college classes were cancelled, and my son was released early from school.  Even my husband was sent home from his job site because the temperature dropped and there is no heat on his construction site.   And guess what?  Looking out the window I see there is snow coming down again!    We've really had it hard this winter.

Are you enjoying our muse this month at Case Study?   It's the uber clean and simple Donna Mikasa from Three Umbrellas blog.  I have to tell you that she is totally taking me to school this month.  Check out what she has in store for us this week!  You know the deal...study the picture, grab what inspires you and run with it.  OMG!  What can I say?  When I saw this I knew that I wouldn't be changing a single thing.  I just had to try the technique and my CASE would be the best flattery I could give to Donna.  I loved the colorful distress over the gold embossing, peek a boo sentiment, and sprinkle of bling.  So that is Exactly what I did.

I had so much fun with this one that I even made a St. Patrick's Day card with a gold embossed plaid background and a sprinkle of shamrocks.

Here's the finished card:

Are you ready to give this a try or do you need a little more inspiration?  Well just click on the names below and see what the rest of the design team has put together for you today.  You're sure to see something that grabs you!

 Chupa - Iwona Palamountain

Amy Wanford

Andrea Ewen

Clare Buswell

Debbie Hughes

Maureen Plut

Tasnim Ahmed 

Maureen Merritt

Silke Ledlow

I can't wait to see what you make!  I'm looking forward to seeing you at CASE Study!










Supplies Used:  Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Valentine:
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Heirloom Patterns
Ink:  Ranger Distress Barn Door, Seedless Preserves, Worn Lipstick, Spun Sugar, Milled Lavender
Spellbinder Clasic Hearts, Classi Scalloped Hearts
Gold Embossing Powder ZING!
Ink:  Versamark
Card Stock:  White, PTI Pure Poppy
Gold Sequins

St. Patricks Day
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Cabin Plaid Background
Ink:  Ranger DIstressed Peeled Paint, SHabby SHutters, Crushed Olive
Die:  Memory Box Lucky Leaves
Gold Embossing Powder ZING!
Ink:  Versamark
Card Stock:  White SU! Gumball Green
Gold Sequins

The Card Concept! Red Roses

My bloggie bestie Cathy Weber from The Empty Nest Crafter just made it on to another design team - that lucky devil!  Cathy is the first person I met on line and has been my best friend ever since.  We have lots in common, including our passion for crafting.  I am so happy and proud of her.  She does beautiful work and absolutely deserves to shine at The Card Concept 2!  And lucky me!  I get a new place to play!  

I'm new to The Card Concept but of course, I'm going to support my friend, that's what crafty friends do right?  The idea behind the challenge is really interesting.  There are several different "styles" they have defined.  Like Clean and Simple, Shabby Chic, Freestyle Collage, Classy and Elegant - you get the picture.  You are to be inspired by the photo,   and make something in your style.    

Maybe it's just me - I'm having a hard time defining my style.  I'd love to hear what category you think I fit in.  I suspect this one is more Clean and Layered, but I'm going to leave that up to you.  For this challenge we're supposed to add some texture as well so I added some embossing.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great day!  And if you get a chance, stop over at The Card Concept and give Cathy a big Congratulations - I know she'd love to hear from you!

Supplies Used:  4.5 x 6.25"
Stamps:  Clearly Besotted  Delightful Doilies, Love Quotes, Once Upon A Time
Dies:  Spellbinder Tags Trio, Lacy Circles, Clearly Besotted Delightful Doilies, Love Quotes
Pattern Paper:  Echo Park "For The Record" Collection  "Tablecloth" 12 x 12"
Card Stock:  PTI  Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream, Kraft
Border Punch:  EK Success Double Embossed Dotted Lace 
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug Poppy Anna Griffin
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, W+9 White, Memento Luxe Love Letter, Memento Bamboo
Twine:  Twinery  Caribbean

Paper Smooches Sparks - Love Struck!

Another busy day!  The kids had the day off for Martin Luther King Day so I took my son for a haircut and then we all went to lunch together.  Everyone is back at home doing homework  - not me - crafting is my fun time!!  It's anything goes this week at the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge so I thought I'd make a Valentine.  I fell lin love with this little cupid the minute I saw him!  He was lots of fun to color and the matching die cuts make it a breeze to work with  - no fussy cutting!    I thought the crossword background would add to the fun look of the card!  I hope you like him too!

 Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Supplies Used:  Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps Paper Smooches  Love Struck, Sweethearts
Pattern Paper:  Echo Park Sweet Girl 6x6"
Card Stock:  PTI White, Hawaiian Shores, Vintage Cream
Dies:  Paper Smooches Love Struck
Ink:  Copic Markers, Wink of trella Clear, Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Luxe Rose Bud, Angel Pink, 
Gems
Ribbon:  1/4" Silver Ric Rac May Arts