Today I am here to share with you something I have been sitting on for a while and have had to keep under my hat. I am now a member of CAS-ual Friday Design Team, The Ink Squad!!
I was tickled pink when Michele asked me to join. I LOVE the products and have had so much fun using them. The other members of the team are amazing and I am humbled to be in the mix.
I created a card over at the CAS-ual Friday Blog with a step by step. Here is a sneak peek!
I also decided to create a card just for my blog.
I used CAS-ual Fridays "Casual Comfort" stamp set, the "Fun-Fetti Fri-Dies" and the "Linked Fri-Dies".
I used Ranger Distress Ink's in Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron on watercolor paper to create my green background. I then used mist spray in teal, green and gold over it to get the effect I wanted.
I then die cut some links out of white card stock and layered them one the top in a pattern. I did a lot of altering on them to create the design I wanted. I then adhered the watercolor paper to a white card base.
I used the "Casual Comfort" stamp set for the sympathy sentiment, which I stamped in gold pigment ink onto vellum and then heat embossed with gold embossing powder. I adhered the vellum over the card front and added a gold butterfly from Martha Stewart that I punched out of gold card stock.
My last step was to adhere gold hearts that I had die cut using the "Fun Fetti" Fri-Dies and some green sequins.
To get the CAS-ual Friday Supplies that I used, click on my links under the supplies. Use my code to get 15% off your order.
For more fun and fabulous inspiration, please head on over to the CAS-ual Friday blog.
I thank you for stopping by today!! Have a fabulous week!!
CAS-ual Fridays Supplies:
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Fab-U-lous news Nora!
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Beautiful card to celebrate the occasion!
Welcome to the
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Carla from Utah
Congratulations!! Very pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteYay Nora, congratulations!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your cards are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on The Ink Squad! Lovely card:-)
ReplyDeleteNora, your cards are FABULOUS!! I'm so happy to be on this team with you, it's going to be FUN!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making the team! I loved your tutorial you made and the card~ Your blog card background is quite awesome too :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Girl Friday! What a fantastic opportunity! I really love this card and the one on Cas ual Fridays bolg also! You have a great crafting style, excited to see what's next!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again Nora. I just scrolled down through your page and love your style of card making! Very impressive, I'll definitely be back!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The two cards you've created for the announcement are wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial for how you created the one on the CASual Fridays blog! The card you created for your blog is so serene and lovely! I love the colors you chose! I can't wait to see what you share next for CASual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are stunning. I love watercolor backgrounds. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on joining the CAS-ual Fridays team! Your cards and tutorial on the site: amazing! Looking forward to more of your magic over at Michele's place!
ReplyDelete~carol
Oh congratulations!! What an awesome team to be on! I just looooooove your mixed media splendor of a butterfly card. The ombre wash is divine! You totally should link it up the STAMPlorations splatter challenge.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What beautiful cards! Love the design on the second card....both have beautiful colors. Love ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Congrats to you, Nora! Looking forward to seeing lots more of your creations!
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo Nora, congratulations! Your sympathy card is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like your cheery pink and green card and thanks for sharing another fabulous card. Great background--love the links and the gold.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Nora. Both of your cards are wonderful. I too am addicted to Zig markers. Love how your floral card turned out (great flower stamp). How did you get that smooth look with the green background?! Fabulous! .
ReplyDeleteBoth the cards are gorgeous, Nora! Congrats on being chosen on the DT. The very first giveaway that I won was CAS-ual Fridays. And Wonderful Words was one of the sets that I chose! Thanks to your beautiful inspiration, I am keen on using it again.
ReplyDeleteBig Congrats, Nora!! I am so happy for you. I am sure to be following you through this adventure. I have been fortunate to get all three of the Stamp of Approval Collections. That is how I was introduced to CAS-ual Friday Stamps. I love what I have created with so far. I am looking forward to your CAS-ual Friday creations =)
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are so colorful & pretty! Love the designs of both. Congrats on joining CAS-ual Fridays' team!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Nora!!!! Thanks for sharing your cards. They're awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, you're really going ton shine on the DT. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Nora! Love the colors of your second card and the gold accent on the vellum. Congrats on your CAS-ual Fridays gig - can't wait to see what you'll bring over the next few months.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are awesome! Congratulations too! xxx
ReplyDeleteApplause! Applause!! I'm so thrilled for you, Nora! And Michele must be so thrilled to have you on the Squad! These cards are prezackly why you were asked; they are stunning!! Enjoy your view up there, walking on air! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards and congratulations on your CAS-ual Fridays team! Can't wait to see more!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you, Nora! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Both of these cards are awesome and so full of color. I came over from CAS-ual Fridays to let you know how much I love your card, and then we get to enjoy another one as well. Congrats on your DT spot!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on joining the Cas-ual Friday team!! Both of your cards are so beautiful! Love the watercoloring look.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on joining the Casual Friday design team Nora! Amazing cards! Fabulous color combinations and layouts.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Nora, on your new gig with CAS-ual Frudays! You will be a definite asset asI love your style. Both of your cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove both of these cards. One bright and happy and one for a sad occasion, both awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on both of the cards especially the butterfly. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow - fabulous news Nora and they are very lucky to have you on their team! I love your bright and cheery flower card and the artsy look of this geometric design. You are going to be a very busy lady!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your DT win! I can see why you were picked, as your cards are simply gorgeous. I love the bright pink and green on your first card, and the more subtle colors on your beautiful butterfly design.
ReplyDeleteYay!!! These are beautiful!!! I lam so excited to be on the team with you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new DT spot! Fabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the colours!
ReplyDeleteHooray, hooray! So excited for you, Nora! Loved your card on the CFS blog, but I think I love this one even more! These are my favorite colors. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! My favorite colors and what a wonderful design!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Nora! Wow -- I love everything about you card!!
ReplyDeleteNora, congratulations to be one of the Girl Friday :) Loving both of your cards! They are beautiful and elegant!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful, and congratulations on your big news. You will do a fantastic job and I look forward to being inspired by you.
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations, Nora ... on such fabulous news ... and on such gorgeous cards for your debut Ink Squad post! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new design team! Your card is SO stunning! I can see they made a wise choice! The colors and the background are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBig congrats! Yay for you! Love this card too, the background looks amazing behind those dies!
ReplyDeleteClapping my hands wildly and cheering HURRAH for you!! So excited to see what you will do with their products!!! Have a wonderful day!!
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