For those who are new to Simplicity, CASification is a word I made up as a shorthand for the process of cleaning up and simplifying heavily embellished or layered cards. I CASify these cards to make them work for me.
Aren't neologisms fun?
Anyway, today's CASification comes to us courtesy of Jenyfur Pohl, whose "It All Matters" card inspired me to make an anniversary card for my darling husband. We're celebrating 24 years of wedded bliss this June. No way are we that old.
As you can see, Jenyfur's card is nicely balanced and laid out beautifully, and it's heavily embellished and layered, even on the inside. Just on the outside, I counted 14 separate elements. My version has only seven elements, which is a lot for me but still, I think this works pretty well and preserves the essential integrity of Jenyfur's design.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. First, I used my spiral border punch from SU, which I love but don't get to use very often. Second, the marriage of black and white with punches of red make a perfect guy color combo for a romantic card. Third, using my office-supply stamps and punches always makes me happy. Fourth, the white background makes this so crisp and fresh my heart goes pitter patter.
I hope this inspires you to go forth and CASify! Clean and Simple Inspiration comes from anywhere if you open yourself up to it.
Two Other Things:
1. Check out this post for stamps I'm selling.
2. Check out my other blog Questioning my Intelligence for a Memorial Day Tribute.
Love it! I like the look of just using a strip of that background stamp - I get stuck in the "it's a background stamp so use it for an entire background" mindset.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a piece of your family's WWII story! The Greatest Generation indeed served faithfully and patriotically without desiring fanfare. My father served in Germany, including the Battle of the Bulge. He talked very little about it, and was embarrassed by attention given to his service. His attitude was that they had a job to do, they accomplished the task, and then got back to the business of working and raising a family. 'What is the big deal about that?' Our German and/or Japanese would be much better without the efforts of that generation. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow, Susan! Love your card! You must really love that George - look at all the details on this baby!!! Great job, my friend, and Happy 24th!!! Enjoyed your tribute, very well written, and sincere. Tempted by your stamps for sale :) Have a great weekend, am hoping for time to make a challenge card today!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Long live CASification!!! Your version is amazing. Added bonus...it would not require shipping parcel post. Susan G.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes forget how effective a black-white-red color scheme can be. Thanks for the reminder! I've already perused CC8 once -- now it's my turn to go at it with page flags!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love your card!
ReplyDeleteThe color combo is devine and I am totally impressed at all the layers you did use (and yet it is so CAS!). I'm sure George will love it! Congratulations you two love birds!!
ReplyDeleteI admire that you have, first, a desire to casify and, second, can de-layer for a "sketch". Such talent!
ReplyDeleteGreat deCASification (love that word!)....love how you de-layered and still kept it CAS! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI'm holding onto my chair and trying to recover from opening this post. I thought someone else had hacked into your blog. :0) Stunning work, though.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 43rd, very quietly thanks to the Shingles.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card -- it's hard to beat white, black and red! Funny, the cards I make for my husb usually end up being my most detailed/layered. (I take it George doesn't read your blog regularly?)
ReplyDelete..wish we had the same magazines as readily available over here, have to admit to being a little envious right now! I like this combination of red, black and white.. very modern but also classic at the same time..
ReplyDeleteWow, this is beautiful! I never thought to CASify something. Thanks so much for the idea!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I am so going to try to CASify! My attempts at vintage or shabby chic are just shabby!
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