CAS Stencil September Challenge

Hi everyone.  It's the start of the CAS Stencil September Challenge.  This month is hosted by the amazingly talented, Julia (Create with Me).  Julia wants us to use a Baby Wipe with Stenciling for this month's challenge

This is actualy the second version of this design.  I first made a similar design, using a different stamps for a special birthday card.  It turned out really well but wasn't CAS enough for the challenge (not enough white space), so I made a second version.  The card sbove has lots of white space to balance my mixed media panel.

I stamped an image from Magenta and heat embossed in white.  I then sponged over top of the white embossing with Distress inks (Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Wilted Violet).  I placed a new-to-me stencil over top and used a baby wipe to remove some of the colour.  The design is subtle, but you can definitely see the leaf design (especially in the close-up below).  A simple stamped sentiment in black finishes the card.

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We are also excited to welcome Sarah (Funky Fossil Designs) as our Guest Designer.  Welcome Sarah!  Please check out the challenge blog to see the baby wipe through stencil cards from Sarah and our amazing Designers.  Then come join us!

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I'll also share the first version of this card using a different stamped image.  I'm so happy with how this turned out.  Very artsy, colourful and fun.  This is a birthday card for my SIL, Alex that he received on Aug. 24th.

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Jessie

Wanting to sleep but someone was taking pictures! :)

Stamps:  Floral Collage (Magenta); Happy Messages (Stampendous); Tree Poem (Stampendous)
Paper:  Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Versamark; Distress inks:  Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  White embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Wander & Find Stencil (Carta Bella), sponges, baby wipe

Challenges:
CAS Stencil September Challenge - Baby Wipes

CAS Christmas September Challenge

Hi everyone.  It's the start of the September CAS Christmas challenge.  This year is flying by so quickly!  This month is being hosted by Nance (Soul Stampin').  I think you'll have fun with this one! :)

I know this probably doesn't look like much of a holiday treat, but I imagine this cup is filled with a delicious eggnog latte - yummy! :)

I bought this stamp set from STAMPlorations recently.  There are four different designs for the inside of the coffee cup.  I LOVE the Christmas one with the poinsettia.  So pretty.  I also love the colours of white, red, and light blue together, so that's where I went with this one.  I kept it very CAS by just fussy-cutting my watercoloured Christmas cup and popping it up on foam for dimension.  A simple sentiment finishes the card.

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We are so happy to have Birgit (Rapport fran ett skrivbord) as our Guest Designer this month.  Welcome Birgit!  Please check out the challenge post to see Birgit's Holiday Treats card and the wonderful cards from our amazing Designers.  Then come play along!

Stamps:  Coffee to Go: Fall & Winter (STAMPlorations); Christmas sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Tumbled Glass, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz); Real Red (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, water brush

Challenges:
CAS Christmas September Challenge - Holiday Treats

CAS Watercolour September Challenge

Hi everyone.  Today is the launch of the CAS Watercolour September Challenge.  Jenny (My Paper Epiphany) is our host this month and she has come up with a fantastic challenge ...

Jenny wants us to use Complementary Colours this month (opposite colours on the colour wheel).  She has provided a colour wheel to help you.  I have used Violet and Yellow for my card.

I started with a Lindy's magicals background that was in my stash.  It's done with Witches Potion Purple ... there are so many different colours within this one powder --- LOVE IT!

I die-cut hollyhocks and watercoloured them in two shades of yellow distress inks.  A white frame over top with a purple stamped sentiment finishes the card.

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You can just see a bit of the sparkle in the photo above.

We are joined by Anita (Stampin with Anita) as our Guest Designer this month.  Please check out the reminder post on the challenge blog to see the beautiful CAS cards from our GD, Anita and our wonderful Designers.

I hope you'll be inspired to play along!

Stamps:  Essential Sentiments (Makers Movement)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Magicals Witches Potion Purple (Lindy's); Distress Inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, hollyhock die (AliExpress), water brush

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour September Challenge - Complementary Colours

CAS Mix Up September Challenge

Hi everyone.  It's the start of the CAS Mix Up Challenge for September.  This month is hosted by our very talented Designer, Joanna (Jo-Jo's Spot).  Joanna is challenging us to use ...

Inchies were a very popular size of stamps years ago and aren't as common today.  But there are so many ways to create your own inchie works of art.  Check out the video tutorials that Joanna has included on the challenge blog.  You'll be AMAZED!!  Thanks Joanna for this very fun challenge!!

For my card I started by creating a mixed media panel about 2 1/4" by 3 1/4".  Using Liquid Metals, I smooshed Ruby and Quartz (purple).  Once dry, I stamped my thistle image in Versamark and heat embossed in white.  I used a tiny circles stencil to add more white on my panel.

I cut the panel down to 2" x 3" and then cut it into the six inches.  These were mounted onto a piece of black card stock which is slightly bigger so that there's 1/16" spaces between the inchies.  A fun, creative sentiment is stamped in black onto white card front, then the panel was added, popped up on foam for dimension.

This CAS card has smooshing, stamping, heat embossing and stenciling. :)

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We are so thrilled to have Stephanie (my ink well) as our Guest Designer this month.  Please check out the challenge blog to see Stephanie's awesome inchie card, and the amazing inchie cards from the rest of our Designers.  Also check out the video's ... you'll be inspired!  Then some join us in the gallery!

If you've been to the challenge blog you will see that we are sad today to say good-bye to our wonderful Mac.  She is stepping down from the team and we will miss her terribly.  All the best to you Mac!  We love you!

Stamps:  Elegant Weeds (Hero Arts); Create (STAMPlorations)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:  Versamark; Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  Liquid Metals by Ken Oliver (Metallic Ruby, Metallic Quartz), water mister, white embossing powder, heat tool, Mini tiny circles stencil (The Crafter's Workshop), white acrylic paint, sponge

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up September Challenge - Inchies