CAS(E) this Sketch #45

 

L Letterpress Printing Plate, Ink and Paper

 

The sketch on CAS(E) this Sketch and the challenge on Simon Says...Emboss It not only inspired me to make a card but also motivated me to use my QuicKutz L Letterpress kit again.  This time, I made a few extra to make the set up and cleanup worth while.   (I'd like to pass on a tip that I learned.  Use the Goo Gone Spray Gel to clean up your plates and brayer.  It really works great.)

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, I really appreciate your taking the time to look!   Have a great day!   ~Shirley

 

 





Just a note

Hero Arts "Old French Writing" and Wordsworth "Just a Note" stamps,
Die-namics Notebook Edge Die

 

Several months ago, I came across Lia Griffith's beautiful paper feathers on her blog, Handcraft Your Life.    Since she generously shared her template and instructions, I was inspired to make a few feathers myself.  Feathers seem to be quite popular these days.   

 

Maile Belles' post "Perfectly Simple Lunch Notes" was my next inspiration in making this "note" card.  Starting with plain white card stock, I cut out a small top-folded card with my Die-namics' Notebook Edge die and then drew in the blue and red lines with my colored pencils to make it look like composition paper.   

 

Finally, the old French writing background was inspired by the photo inspiration from Fusion Card Challenge #17.   I'm not sure if the rub-on heart is a good fit there, but I needed something to fill in the blank space, for lack of a signature.

 

Isn't it wonderful what you can learn from the talented and creative people in blog land.  Thank you all for sharing your ideas and thank YOU for taking the time to visit my humble blog.

Have a great day!  ~Shirley

 

Peeking in to say hello

 

Citoyennes Panda and Hero Arts Shadow stamps, Papertrey Ink Mixed Messages sentiment,

Dew Drop Aquatic Splash and Memento Tuxedo Black inks

When I first saw this panda image on Audrie's blog, I had to ask her where she got him so I could bring him home too.   I think he's so cute.

I bought him to make some CAS note cards (below) but I was also inspired to make this card so I could enter Dynamic Duo's Color Combo Challenge #66 - pool party and basic black.   I used my shadow block stamp to get the color combo.

My CAS note cards:

 

 

Now to share with you this beautiful birthday card from my sister:

 

 

Isn't this card adorable?   I just LOVE it!   It's a calendar card with a flip side for future months.  Thanks sis,  now I can enjoy your fabulous creation for months to come!

 

Sassy Cheryl's Stamps 

 

 

I haven't been around much in blog land so I really appreciate your taking the time to visit me.  Thanks so much for looking and have a great day!



CASology #48 - Yellow

L Letterpress Starter Kit, L Letterpress Inks, L Letterpress Paper, 

L Patterned Paper Hello, Goodbye

The cue word for this week's CASology challenge is Yellow.  And what could be more happy than the color yellow when sending a cheerful HELLO.

This was my very first card using my L Letterpress Starter Kit.  I found it easy to use and luckily was able to do the printing on my first try.   

The card design is basically clean and simple but I wouldn't say the set up/clean up was "CAS" for just one card--the "simple" would have applied had I mass produced my card.    I think a gift box of 8 or 10 letterpress note cards might be a simple gift to make.  Well, they say talk is cheap--I should prove it by making one first shouldn't I, LOL.

Thanks for dropping by, have a nice day!

Feel Better

Stamps:  Sheena "A Little Bit Sketchy", Papertrey Ink "Mixed Messages";

Making Memories DP "Toil & Trouble"; Copics

This week Simon Says,,,,,HAPPY MAIL! :-)    "Any card or creation 'just because' to make someone happy."  I'd like to enter this card that I just recently made for a very dear friend.

Thanks for looking!

Anything Goes

Impress rubber stamp, Hero Arts sentiment, Darice Butterflies in Corner embossing folder;

 vellum, VersaMark, Hero Arts white embossing powder

Simon Says.... Anything Goes so I thought I'd get a head start with my Mother's Day card.  Heather's card was my inspiration.  When I saw her gorgeous vellum flower, I had to try stamping and embossing on vellum too.   This turned out to be a fast and easy CAS card.  I've been leaning toward CAS designs lately as I'm so bad with layouts using pattern papers and embellies.

I now have time to craft again, Tate's been going to daycare/preschool 3 days a week.   But that extra time will soon dwindle down to zero in a few months--we're expecting Tate's brother this October.  Yay!!!   Guess I'll really have to make good use of the next few months if I want to build up a card stash, lol.

Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by, I sure do appreciate it!  Have a great day!

Enjoy your day!

Hero Arts Style is Eternal, washi tape, paper piecing

A birthday card made for my sister.  A CAS card and post (lol).

Thanks for looking!