Category: CAS

Simon Says Stamp – Flower Cluster Die

Hello! Today I am sharing a “just because” card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Flower Cluster die. I shared a card with this same die (also using the inlaid technique) in this post.

Simon Says Stamp - Flower Cluster Die

  • I cut the outline from black cardstock.
  • I colored white cardstock with a variety of Distress Oxide  inks. I cut the colored cardstock with the die and inlaid the pieces into the frame. I placed tape across the back of the frame to hold the pieces.
  • I stamped the Every Moment sentiment on a 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel.
  • I added the assembled cluster to the sentiment panel and the panel to the card base, which I dry-embossed with a subtle texture.

Simon Says Stamp - Flower Cluster Die

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Freshly Made Sketches #399 – Nautical-Themed

Hello! Today I am sharing a CAS, nautical-themed card for the Freshly Made Sketches #399 Challenge.

Freshly Made Sketches #399

This was an easy sketch with which to work and my card came together quickly!

Freshly Made Sketches #399 - Nautical-Themed

  • I stamped the SU Pool Party square with a Stampin’ Up sentiment (Hello, Sailor retired set) in SU Night of Navy ink.
  • I die-cut the anchor (WPlus9 Nautical Notions) from SU Night of Navy cardstock, the crab (TE Little Bits – Crustaceans) from SU Real Red, and the rope and life ring with the Cottage Cutz Rope Corner set.
  • I added the elements to the sentiment stamped panel (using foam adhesive for the crab, life ring, and the anchor) and added the assembly to the square card base.

Freshly Made Sketches #399 - Nautical-Themed

I’m already thinking of other ideas for this sketch!

 

Watercolored Aloha Newton

Hello! Today I am sharing a summer-themed card featuring one of the images from the Newton’s Nook Aloha Newton set. I have previously shared cards using this set here and here.

Watercolored Aloha Newton

  • I stamped the image with Versafine ink on Smooth Bristol and watercolored it with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.
  • Once the image was dry, I put masking paper over it and sponged the background with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink.
  • I cut the image with a circle die and cut another circle, from white cardstock with a slightly larger die, as a mat.
  • I stamped the sentiment and cut it with a now-retired MFT Stamps tag die.
  • I dry-embossed the kraft card base and added a panel of Carta Bella Summer Splash patterned paper to reinforce the tropical/beach theme.

Watercolored Aloha Newton

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Penny Black Flower Cascade

Hello! Today I am sharing a watercolored card featuring Penny Black’s Flower Cascade stamp. I have been watercoloring recently and this image came immediately to mind as something with which to practice.

Penny Black Flower Cascade

  • I stamped the image on Canson Montval watercolor paper with Versafine ink.
  • I watercolored the image with Zig markers.
  • Once dry I stamped the panel with a sentiment in the Penny Black Special Sentiments set (I’ve been using this set a lot lately).

Penny Black Flower Cascade

Hope your week is off to a terrific start!

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Simon Says Stamp Hibiscus – Inlaid Die-Cut

Hello! Today, I am sharing a summer-themed, friendship card showcasing the Simon Says Stamp Hibiscus Frame die. I’ve previously shared cards created with this die set  here and here. This card using the inlaid technique – one of my favorites for die sets such as this.

Simon Says Stamp Hibiscus - Inlaid Die-Cut

  • I colored Canson XL watercolor paper with Peerless Watercolors in Turquoise Blue, Golden Yellow, Light Green, and Jackqueminot Red. I set the pieces aside to dry.
  • I cut the Hibiscus Frame from 80 lb. white cardstock and then cut it with the 4″ die in the Square Basics set. I did this a second time and adhered the two together to create a frame for my pieces. I adhered a square to the back to secure the pieces.
  • I cut the watercolored paper with the hibiscus die and inlaid the pieces into the frame.
  • I stamped the Gina K Key Lime cardstock with the Choose Joy sentiment and trimmed the panel to 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″. I didn’t want to crowd the hibiscus so I gave it a 1/4″ border on the top and sides.
  • I attached the hibiscus frame to the stamped cardstock. I attached the assembly to a pre-scored card base.

Simon Says Stamp Hibiscus - Inlaid Die-Cut

Hope your day is full of sunshine!

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