Day 2 of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps-Introducing the Salty and Margarita Glass Die!

 Happy New Year!!! 

Today I am popping in with two cards created with the new Salty stamp set and Margarita Glass die from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. This is my favorite set from the new release as I am VERY PARTIAL to margaritas!!!

For my first card, I created a very simple card using the Salty stamp set. 

I started this card by partially stamping the margarita glass from the Salty stamp set with Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto the left side of an A2 sized, white piece of cardstock. I then stamped the sentiment using the same black ink onto the bottom right. I used Copic Markers to color the margarita in. I added some accents to the glass using a white gel pen and Diamond Stickles into the salt crystals.

I then cut the panel down and adhered it to an A2 card front that had some scraps of pattern paper that matched the color of the margarita. 

This card was really simple but I LOVE how it came out. Below is a peek at the new stamp and die set.

For my next card, I did a bit of paper piecing.

I started off by using the new Chunky Chevron stencil (being introduced tomorrow) with some kraft ink onto a kraft A2 card front. I then stamped the black sentiment using the Salty stamp it onto the front of the card.

I set this aside and stamped the margarita glass from the Salty stamp set onto a scrap piece of watermelon colored pattern paper, some white cardstock and two pieces of green. I used the new Margarita Glass die to cut out the salt, the glass and the pink for the margarita.

I fussy cut the lime out of the two colors of green and then adhered all the pieces together and then adhered the glass to the card front. 

To complete this card, I added some Diamond Stickles on the salt crystals and some Nuvo Crystal Jewel Drops in lime green.

To see some more fabulous creations using these new products, be sure to hop on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamp Blog. 

These new sets, as well as the complete release are available now in the NEW section of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamp store. 

Be sure to use my code NORASENTME to get 15% off your total order!!

I will be back tomorrow with some projects using the new stencils that are being released!!!

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

Day 1 CAS-ual Fridays Winter Mini-Release!

 Hello everyone!! Happy New Year's eve!! 

Today I am popping in with a NEW MINI RELEASE from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. This new release is all about celebrations and is on sale now in the NEW section of the store. 

Today the design team is giving you a peek at some projects created with the new Pop, Fizz, Clink stamp set and Champagne Flute Die.

I started off my card above by using a new stencil, Bubbly Stencil, and  Luna Paste on black cardstock. While that was drying, I stamped the flutes using the new Pop, Fizz, Clink stamp and heat embossed with WOW! Superfine Sliver embossing powder.

I die cut the flutes using the Champagne Flute die and adhered these on the front of the card. I then stamped, masked and heat embossed in silver the sentiment in the bottom right corner.

To finish off the card, I added some silver Stickles inside the little bubbles on the flutes. This was SO FUN to create and I LOVE how it came out. Doesn't it scream celebration??? Below is a peek at the stamp and die set.

 

For my second card, I wanted to primarily use dies.

I die cut a white panel using the Pinked Slimline dies. I then stamped the sentiment from the Pop, Fizz, Clink stamp set with WOW! Opaque Superfine embossing powder. I then did some sloppy blending of pink around the entire card. I was sloppy on purpose because I didn't want a TON of ink on my card. I layered this panel over a piece of pink vellum die cut with the Pinked Slimline die that was already adhered to a slimline cardfront. 

I die cut the champagne flutes from pink glitter paper and pink vellum with the new Champagne Flute dies and adhered these together. I adhered some of the negative pieces of the die cut across the top of the card.

My last step was to adhere the completed flutes to the front of the card. This card was SO EASY to make but looks like it took a ton of time.

For more projects using these fabulous sets, be sure to visit the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog. The design team has made some awesome creations.

Also, if you want to treat yourself to a shopping spree, use my code NORASENTME to get a 15% off your total order.

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by today. Be sure to stop by tomorrow for some fun projects with the new Salty stamp set!!! 

Have a FABULOUS and SAFT New Years Eve!!!

My Turn at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 Hi everyone!! Happy Thursday!! Today it is my turn on the CAS-ual Fridays Blog. I created a Chanukah card to celebrate the last night of this winter holiday. Below is a sneak peek.

I used a process that I rarely use so go on and check out my card HERE to see how I created it!!!

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

Wishing You a Cup of Cheer

Happy Tuesday everyone!! 

Today I am just popping in with a quick post with a card that I created using the Fab Friday Sketch #203 as my inspiration. 

I had a TON OF FUN making this card. I started off picking out these images from Sunny Studios that I had colored last year to make them the focal point of my card.

I layered them over paper scraps that matched the Lawn Fawn plaid pattern paper.

This will be going to a coworker with a GC for Dunkin Donuts. There is a "spreading kindness" initiative at work due to the stressful conditions that we have had. I am also going to fill a jar with these YUMMY individually packaged cookies as a bonus.

Here is the fun sketch that I used as inspiration for my card.

Well, that is all from me today. I thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!!

 

Happy 20th Birthday Charlotte!!!

 Hello everyone!! 

Today I am posting a birthday card I made for my daughter and another card for a challenge. Charlotte turns TWENTY today!!! Below is the card I created for her.

I used the "Sending Sweet Celebrations Wishes" by Stacey Yacula from My Favorite Things for the images on my card.

I used Copic markers to color in the little fox and the penguin. The sentiment is a negative die cut from Simon Says Stamp.

Charlotte always wants me to make cards for her on her birthday and I had to to a special one this year because she is not only turning twenty, but is stuck doing all her college classes from home. I thought these images would cheer her up!!

I will write something nice on the inside of the card. I need to start making my insides fancier but I have a hard enough time doing the outside!!!

I had to include some recent photos of my daughter from a photo shoot we had this fall for our Christmas card. NONE have been approved by her and most are straight out of the camera. I hate altering pictures!!

 I tend to like the photos where she is showing her personality!!! I just LOVE this kid!! She is the BEST thing that has come into my life. Not everyday was a piece of cake but I would not change her for the world! I hope this year brings you such happiness!!!!

Okay, now onto the card I created for a challenge. I have not been able to play with CASE this Sketch in a while and decided that I HAD to do this weeks sketch #400.

I did switch it up a bit. In lieu of the stripes, I used a scrap of wood plank pattern paper from one of my cards from yesterday. I layered this paper over a Stone colored cardstock background.

I then chose to adhere snowflake die cuts in different sizes over each other. These tended to get lost so I used a bit of Copic Marker in the W grays to give them a bit of shadow.

You don't notice it unless you are looking for it but it just gets the snowflakes a tiny pop so you can differentiate them from each other!

I know the sketch did not have a sentient strip but I had to use one on this card because I had no room to orientate it. I decided to stamp it in dark gray ink onto red cardstock.

I then adhered a combo of mirrored sequins and red sequins randomly around the front to give it some more POP!! I have to say, I LOVE how it came out!!!

Well, that is all from me today. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by!! Have a FABULOUS day!!!