CAS-ual Fridays June 2019 Release Day 4

Hello everyone!! Today is the last day of sneak peeks of the new CAS-ual Fridays Stamps release.

I have to admit that the new Heart A2 Panel Fri-die is my FAVORITE out of this new release. I can see me using this for all sorts of cards-from birthday to sympathy. For today's post, I created a simple hello card.

The first thing I thought about when I saw this die was it screamed 1970's to me. I don't know why but it did. I used the new Heart A2 Panel Fri-die to die cut three panels of bright cardstock that I associate with this era. I then adhered the die cut panels together, staggering them so the color below would peek out, and then cut off the extra cardstock at the edges.

Next I adhered the die cut over a kraft colored, A2 card base and added a "hello" sentiment that was die cut using the Sweet Friend Fri-dies.

I covered the sentiment with clear sparkle pen and Glossy Accents to give it a bit of sparkle.

The new Heart A2 Panel Fri-die, along with the rest of the release is available now in the NEW section of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps store. Use my code NORASENTME to get an extra 15% off your total order.

For more inspiration, hop on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog to see what the other designers came up with.

I thank you for taking the time to stop by today. Have a FABULOUS day!!

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps June 2019 Release Day 3

Happy Monday everyone!! Today I am back with a sneak peek from the June 2019 CAS-ual Fridays Stamps release.

I used the new Stars A2 Panel Fri-die to create a Hanukkah card but I can see me using this die for all sorts of projects.

To start off my card, I sponged gold ink onto a white, A2 card base. I then flicked gold watercolor onto the entire card base.

While that was drying, I die cut blue mirrored cardstock using the new Stars A2 Panel Fri-die. I also heat embossed a sentiment from the Star of David stamp set and then cut it into two words.

I then cut apart the stars from the frame and pieced them together on the front of the card. I adhered a few of the star middles using foam adhesive.

My last step was to adhere the sentiment to the card front using some thinner foam adhesive.

This new die, as well as the rest of the release is available in the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store right now in the NEW section. Use my code NORASENTME for an extra 15% off your total purchase, including new products.

For more inspiration and to enter into a contest, hop on over the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog. The design team has used this new die to make some beautiful projects.

I thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps June 2019 Release Day 2

Hello everyone!! I am back today with a scheduled post for Day 2 of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps June 2019 release.

Today I am showcasing a card I created using the new Flakey A2 Panel Fri-die. I have to say I had a lot of fun using this new die!!

I started off this card by using the new die to die cut a panel out of white cardstock. I then did multiple layers of embossing with a teal embossing powder that had little specks of glitter in it.

Next I stamped a sentiment using the Sleigh-ride stamp set onto a white, A2 card base and heat embossed it in gold. I then adhered the green die cut panel over the A2 card base.

As I was looking at the panel, I thought it needed something else so I then used some Versamark ink around the edge with some gold embossing powder to give it a little POP.

My last step was to adhere some gold confetti in the middle of the snowflakes.

The Flakey A2 Panel Fri-die, as well as the rest of the release is available NOW in the NEW section of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store. Use my code NORASENTME to get an extra 15% off your total order, including the new products!!

Hop on over the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to see what the other design team members have come up with for the new release and to enter into a chance to win a prize.

I will be back tomorrow with another sneak peek. Have a FABULOUS day!!

CAS-ual Fridays June Release Day 1

Hello everyone!! Today is the first day of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps June release. Four days of NEW product just for you. Woot Woot!!!

Today I am showcasing a card that I created with the new Little Huggables Stamps and matching Little Critters Fri-Dies. I am also giving you a sneak peek of the new Hearts A2 Panel Fri-Die being showcased at the end of the week!!!

I started off my card by stamping and using Copic Markers to color in a little bear from the new Little Huggables stamp set. I then used the new Little Critters Fri-Dies to die cut the bear out. 

Next I stamped a sentiment using the same stamp set and heat embossed it in white.

I used the new Heart A2 Panel Fri-die to emboss a white and red piece of cardstock. I die cut the white, embossed cardstock into a rectangle and adhered it over a white, A2 card base using foam adhesive. I die cut the red into a circle and popped it up with adhesive foam.

I adhered the sentiment strip and the little bear over the red circle. I added a little heart in the bears arms, covering it with clear sparkle pen and Glossy Accents. I finished off the card by using some red glitter glue on the bear's nose.

These new stamps and dies, along with the rest of the release is available NOW in the NEW section of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store. Use my code NORASENTME to get 15% off your total order.

To see more fabulous creations using this new stamp and die set, hop on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog. I will see you tomorrow with another sneak peek!!! Have a FABULOUS day!!

Some More Challenge Cards

Happy Monday!! My first full week off from work-woot, woot!!

Not only that but I will depart for Ireland for a 14 day trip with some friends to celebrate our 50th Birthdays on Friday. I cannot tell you how excited I am!! This trip has been months in the making!!

Today I am popping in to post some cards I created for some challenges. Instead of cleaning up my craft room, I have been using the supplies I should have been putting away!!!

My first card was inspired by two challenges.

I used the As You See It Challenge #202 and the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #225: All About Occasions Challenge as my jumping off for this card.

I rarely do color challenges because I kind of suck at them. However, when I saw this color challenge, I knew that I wanted to ink up the Echo Park stencil that was on my desk.

I also pulled out some Simon Says Stamps dies for the "happy" sentiment and the "birthday" is from Mama Elephant.

It took more time for the Glossy Accents to dry then it did to make this fun card!!!

My  next two cards were inspired by The Daily Marker's 30 Day Coloring Challenge and the Fab Friday Sketch #165.

 

I have not been coloring a lot as it takes time so I was excited that I would be able to participate a little before I went off on my vacation.

The butterflies were originally on a full sized panel, which I colored, but I decided to cut it in two so I could make two cards.

The butterflies are from Pretty Pink Posh's "Beautiful Butterflies" stamp set and colored in with a combination of Copic Markers and a white gel pen.

I also used a Nuvo Aqua Shimmer pen over the top of the butterflies.

Under the panel I used the Pink Fresh Studio "Lacey Edgers 1" to die cut a piece of lace out of white cardstock. The sequins were added at the end.

My last card is the second part of the butterflies panel.

I used Stampin Up!'s "Dear Doily" set to stamp purple doilies on white cardstock. Then popped up my purple matted butterfly panel over it.

I covered the butterflies in Aqua Shimmer and Glossy Accents.

As you can see, these are both sympathy cards. I know people hate making them but I don't mind it. I think butterflies are appropriate too because they mean re-birth.

I am entering this card in the Time Out Theme Challenge #137: Nature.

Well, that is all from me this Monday. I hope you all have a FABULOUS day!!

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Card #1 Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Lawn Fawn "Licorice" cardstock, Bazzill "Rainforest," Bazzill "Pollen," Echo Park "Floral Bouquet" Stencil, Ranger "Abandoned Coral" Distress Ink, Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Yellow Sequins, Picket Fence Life Changing Brushes

Card #2 Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Thermoweb "Red Velvet" cardstock, Pink Fresh Studio "Lacey Edgers 1" dies and Avery Elle "Wonky Stitches" die, Pretty Pink Posh "Beautiful Butterflies" stamp set, Foam Adhesive, Copic Markers

Card #3 Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Pretty Pink Posh "Beautiful Butterflies" stamp set, Stampin Up! "Dear Doily" stamp set, Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Foam Adhesive, Copic Markers, Pretty Pink Posh "Plum" jewels

Some Challenge Cards

Happy Sunday everyone!! This is my second post for today. Here is a link to my first post in case you want to peek.

I have had time in my craft room this week and FINALLY my mojo has kicked in a bit. It has been absent for a while-not sure why. However, on Friday night it came FLYING back so I took advantage of it while I could.

My first card was really by accident. I was trying to make a card for this weeks AAA Card Challenge #142 of making a one layer card with the option of using only black and white. One layer cards and I do not get along. I ALWAYS seem to get a smudge somewhere I don't want or make a mistake so I wind up having to do layers. Once again, that is what happened with this card!!

I made lemons out of lemonade, though, and used this weeks Freshly Made Sketches #392 as my inspiration, as well as Watercooler Wednesday Challenge: All About Occasions.

I originally stamped the blocks from Altenew's "Dare to Dream" stamp set, intending on this being a one layer card. HOWEVER, as I said before, I messed it up. I had to cut the panel down and adhere to the card front.

This is not a HUGE deal but I hate when I make mistakes!!

The sentiments are from Altenew's "Label Love" stamp set, which I popped up off the card using foam adhesive.

I actually like this card and think when I have time I will make a few more but with a different color. I will also connect the blocks better!!

My second card I am posting today is one I created LAST week but never posted. I used Freshly Made Sketches #391 as my inspiration. By the time I was ready to post, the challenge had closed. I am not letting it get me down, though. I am going to enter it in to Seize the Birthday Challenge #167: Anything Goes.

Here is the card I created:

I had stamped and die cut a TON of Sugar Pea Design's "You're My Type" typewriters in tons of different colors and really wanted to use them.

I searched through my pile of pattern papers that are presently on my floor (don't ask) and found this piece that was PERFECT to use on a typewriter card.

I pulled the blue out of pattern paper to match with the cardstock piece at the top. I also added some sparkle pen and Glossy Accents to the typewriter.

I absolutely ADORE this stamp set/die set and cannot wait to use it again on something else!!

My last card I am posting is similar to my first one BUT is one layer!!! Again, I used Altenew's "Dare to Dream" and "Label Love" stamp sets to create it. An I masked the sentiment!!

I did have a boo boo on the lower right that I had to "erase" with a sand eraser. You can still see it but it isn't horrible.

I also was better at stamping the blocks in straight line on this card. Who knew I could actually accomplish it!!

I know that this is a fluke, though and will not be trying this again any time soon.

So I am going to enter this card into AAA Card Challenge #142, One layer with the added twist of black and white.

Well, that is all from me TODAY!!! Tune in tomorrow because I am posting some other cards I created for some other challenges and I actually did SOME COLORING!!! (Gasp!!)

Have a FABULOUS day!!!

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Card #1 Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Altenew "Dare to Dream" and "Label Love" Stamps, Gina K Designs Black Amalgam Ink, MISTI, Foam Adhesive

Card #2 Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Vicki Boutin Kaleidoscope Collection for American Crafts "Odds and Ends" patterned paper, Lawn Fawn "Black Licorice" and "Mermaid" Cardstock, Sugar Pea Designs "You're My Type" stamps and dies, Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents

Card #3:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Altenew's "Dare to Dream" and "Label Love" stamps, MISTI, Inkadinkado Stamp Mask Paper, Gina K Designs Black Amalgam Ink