Isn't there a saying that goes something like: there's nothing simple about clean and simple?
Or no, is it just me? Anyway, I tried my hand at a CAS card today, inspired by this video the ladies at Double Trouble shared.
To create my card, I stamped the branch multiple times in multiple directions -- the darkest impressions were inked two or three times while the lighter ones were stamped once. Then I added an embossed sentiment -- truth is, I planned to emboss it in white and I thought I'd picked up the white EP, but it turned out to be clear. However, I think the clear EP works just fine, adding another shade of blue to the card. The final touch was adding three small, clear sequins, for the tiniest bit of sparkle.
This is an excellent technique for creating masculine cards, too.
This card is entered in these challenges:
Double Trouble #164 -- meeting all 3 criteria: CAS,, colored cardstock, entered at partner site
Crafter's Cafe #307 -- CAS
Crafts Galore Encore #122 -- anything goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2415 -- anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #644 -- anything goes
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Gorgeous color on this pretty card, Sandy. Thanks so much for sharing your art with us at Word Art Wednesday. I'm always so grateful to have you play along, and I hope you'll join us again soon. Have a blessed and creative week.
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Beautiful blue monochromatic CAS card... love the image and blending. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble and Crafter's Cafe.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous monochrome CAS card. The silhouette leaves look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with the Crafts Galore Encore April Challenge “Anything Goes”. Good luck! x
Beautiful design, Sandy! I love that your "whitespace" is blue and find your CAS technique to be an inspiration. Thank you for sharing at Double Trouble #165.
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