The CAS70 Challenge this week is to make a quote or saying the focal point of your card. I got a little carried away with this one, so I made three.
First up, a patriotic card with a few layers but still very CAS. The flag image is a photo sticker, and the pledge is stamped with Staz-on on vellum.
Next, a bit of lace makes the ground on this simple card using Happy Harmony, one of the best sets StampinUp has ever made.
Finally, an even simpler card that uses a repeated graphic to reinforce the message of the sentiment. This is my favorite stamp from SU's Refuge and Strength set. Isn't its message so comforting?
I just love it when the ideas start popping into my head faster than I can make them. This only happens when I let go of being all perfect and just play. Some ideas work, some don't. When I'm playing, it's all good.
Thanks to Jen for a wonderful challenge. And check out the inspiration cards from the new DT members, guest artist, and Jen herself linked on the first post of the challenge...they ROCK!
These are absolutely beautiful and totally inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed these quotes - classy cards again! Particularly love the one with lace - what is normally pretty, maybe risque, in certain situations is rendered smart, a softening additional extra, here.
ReplyDeleteTHESE are pure "awesome-ness"! (is that a word?) Anywho....I know I'm inspired to whip out a few cards now...too bad that I have to go to work today...Pffffft! Working for a living is SERIOUSLY overrated! (of course, it does help pay for my stamping/scrapping addiction! LOL!!)
ReplyDeleteTHanks for all the inspiration, Susan! Sometimes I really NEED it!!
gorgeous! I love how the layers turned out on the first card, and the sentiment on the last one is just what you need to hear sometimes! Thanks for sharing :D
ReplyDeletethere is something about an image under vellum - spectacular results!!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, Susan, you've been a busy lady! These are all wonderful. I would not want to have to choose a favorite! You just rock - plain and simple!
ReplyDeleteWow, Susan, beautiful cards today. The beauty created by the vellum message over the flag just took my breath away. Gosh, it's beautiful. I totally agree with you on the Happy Harmony, it's a classic. It looks beautiful in that color, and the ground lace raises the level to elegance. I LOVE the saying on the last card; it really warms my heart, which is what it's supposed to do. THREE cards today! --- I am SO glad when your creativity gets pumped into overtime!
ReplyDeleteWow, these all rock! I love the vellum overlay!
ReplyDeleteLove all of them, particularly the patriotic one. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! All are beautiful, but I am loving the vellum one the most. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful trio of inspiration!! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the one with the lace!
I am always surprised when I come here after splitcoast and find the card I have added to favourties. I love your card with the vellum overlay. I should stop been surprised, I should just know it yours if I love it.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS! I particularly love your first creation - stunning!
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Love 'em! Please, what are the card sizes? They appear so large in your photos - are they 5x5? If so, do you mail them in a square envie?
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Oh my, oh my, the first one blew my socks off. This is Election day in California, and we are still having Memorial Day images from the service at our new Veteran's Memorial site, which for a town this size (10,000) is over-the-top gorgeous.........as classy as your card, even.
ReplyDeleteVellum comes in so many weights and colors. Which to buy? A flag image just came in my mail this afternoon, from the Disabled Vets....... so exciting to have your muse push mine into action!
Thanks.
Sarah, the pledge card is 6" x 4.75", the lace card is standard 4.25" x 5.5", and the arrow card is smaller, randomly cut down because it looked weird on a standard card. I think it's 3.75 wide, but not sure of the height. If you're desperate, let me know and I'll go measure it.
ReplyDeleteYour first card is very striking -- I do like a good vellum overlay! :) I love that soft colour for the images on your other two... what ink are you using?
ReplyDeleteLove that patriotic one....love them all, really! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic!!! I love the second one the most though...only because I have that SU! set and cannot seem to get rid of it. It's one of my all-time fav!
ReplyDeleteLove all three cards, nice style
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful Susan. I agree that SU Happy Harmony is the best. Thanks for all your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love, love the patriotic card. great way to use a huge verse...as well as a sticker. (at a loss how to use stickers...somehow, they still end up in my stash!)
ReplyDeleteWhat more can I say...? I just love your work. CAS and Beautiful.
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