CASE a Card Winner!

Popping in real quick to announce the winner from the C.A.S.E. a Card Blog Hop!

Drum roll please...

LocaleyezApril 25, 2015 at 8:45 AM

Love the colours and I think I have that stamp! 

Great inspiration to CASE, thanks Theresa!
SN - Megan

Megan you have 7 days to email at scrapsbygracie@gmail.com with your name and mailing address.  Please use CASE A CARD WINNER as your subject line.

THANKS FOR HOPPING WITH US!!

Real Deal and Hello for The Card Concept and Color Throwdown.

Hello again!  I was creative this weekend. 

If you're looking for the CASE a Card Blog Hop - Click here to continue on the hop.

And again, if you didn't know about the hop, highly recommend you check it out as it's a great hop that shows the progression of card as it is CASE'd from one person to another (and there is a prize).

I have two more cards to share this afternoon.  My "go to place" for inspiration - StampNation - was having a virtual retreat this past week.  I wanted to share a few more cards that I created there that were mixed with some other challenges. 

First up . . . for The Card Concept . . . they had an amazing inspiration photo . . .

I immediately thought of a deck of cards, but was also drawn to those chevrons in the photo.  I set out to create and Clean and Layered card.  One of the challenges at StampNation was to try a new technique.  So I wanted to do layering of stencils. 

 

 The spade, heart, diamond and club were stenciled onto the white cardstock first, and then I used a second stencil to add the chevron embossing. 

I used an opaque embossing paste and some glitter.  I was pleased with how it turned out, as it will be an awesome masculine card (and we all need those). 

My next card was for Color Throwdown, whose color scheme this week was . . .

Daisies . . . Kathleen Kelly's favorite flower in You've Got Mail.  StampNation had challenged us to make a thinking of your or miss you card.  So here is my card . . .

I used up supplies from a kit from The Stamps of Life, and just added some ink, Stickles and metallic spray.  

I hope you found some time to create today! 

Supplies Used - The Real Deal

Cardstock:  Neenah and Bazzill

Stamps:  Quite the Pear from Simon Says Stamp

Ink:  Simon Says Stamp and Hero Arts

Ribbon:  Stampin' Up

Other:  Stencils from Art C and Color Box, Dreamweaver Embossing Paste, Glitter

Supplies Used - Hello

Bulk of supplies from The Stamps of Life October Card Kit

Additional Supplies:  Ink from Colorbox, Stickles and Color Theory Gold Spray from Studio Calico

Tangled Kitty for Merry Monday and Freshly Made Sketches

Hello friends . . .

If you're looking for the CASE a Card Blog Hop - Click here to continue on the hop. 

And if you didn't know about the hop, highly recommend you check it out as it's a great hop that shows the progression of card as it is CASE'd from one person to another (and there is a prize). 

So today I have two cards to share.  The first is for Merry Monday  where the challenge was to use a cat or a dog on your card.  Here is my card . . .

Lots of white space on that card, which I love but don't do often.  I used Copic markers to color the lights, and then put a touch of Stickles on them. 


My second card is for Freshly Made Sketches.  The sketch is noted below with the supply list.  Here is my card . . .

Love these adorable House Mouse images.   One of the challenges at StampNation this week was to create a card using one of your favorite snacks during a crop.  I love chocolate, but I try to stick with eating a single serving of Jelly Belly jelly beans.  Those little things pack some flavor.  So that was the inspiration for the card. 

Look close for that shimmer of Wink of Stella on all of those beans.  Hope you find some time to create today! 

Supplies Used - Light Up the Holidays

Cardstock:  Neenah

Stamps:  Newton's Holiday Mischief from Newton's Nook

Ink:  Memento and Copic Markers

Ribbon:  Stampin' Up

Other:  Gems from Close To My Heart and Stickles Diamond

Supplies Used - House Mouse

Cardstock:  Neenah and Bazzill

Pattern Paper:  DCWV

Stamps:  House Mouse Jelly Bean Nap by Stampendous and Stamp Set from Life.Love.Paper for Studio Calico Sandlot Card Kit

Ink:  Memento and Copic Markers

Other:  Black Shimmer Trim from Close To My Heart, Washi Tape from Queen & Company, Pretty Pink Posh sequins and Wink of Stella

C.A.S.E. A Card Blog Hop

Welcome to the CASE a Card Blog Hop!

CASE a Card Blog Hop

I'm so excited to be a part of a blog hop today!  What makes it even more fun is that this is a CASE a Card Blog Hop.

Remember the old kids game, Telephone? You know the one where a secret is told to the first person in line and then they tell what they think they heard to the next person and they tell the next person and so on and so on.  At the end of the line, the person says what they heard and the first person tells what they originally said and laughter erupts because the two things are nothing alike.

Well today's hop plays that game, but with card making instead of secrets.

This hop is un-like any you've probably ever been too.

We took one card created by Theresa from ScrapsByGracie and sent it to the next blogger who then C.A.S.E.d the card (copy and steal everything) and sent her card on to the next blogger who C.A.S.E.d it and sent her card to the next blogger.  You get the idea.

When you are done hopping you'll see how different or maybe how similar the last card is to the first.

So let's get hopping.

If you are just coming across my blog and and you'd like to start from the beginning to see the progression, please visit Scraps by Gracie, where the blog kicks off. 

If you've arrived here from Marine Wife's Scrappin' Life, you are in the right place.  Here is Ashley's card, which I set out to CASE for the hop.  Can I just say that the flowers on the fence are absolutely amazing!  I knew there was no way I was touching that beautiful scene. 

It is amazing that when you have similar tools to work with, your card just takes on a life of it's own.  Ashley, inspired me with a few different things on her card.  First was the fence (although I knew that my fence die was considerably smaller so that flower scene was not going to happen for me).  Second was that right hand border on the card - which I loved!  Third was the critters with the puns . . . bees with a "buzzing" sentiment!  I knew I needed to have some sort of critter with a pun.  And finally, she was creative on the inside of her card too . . .

I cut my fence.  I cut my right border.  Then I made coffee and pondered my stash of stamps and dies to figure out what critters were small enough in comparison with my picket fence die. Here is where I landed . . .

Now I will tell you that I also was inspired by her dry embossed background, which I attempted, for I needed something that would really make my bunnies pop and ended up going with pattern paper.  I also ended up flipping my card horizontally because I needed the ground space. 

I used my Copic markers to color the dresses, flowers, and wagon.  I then went in with a Signo Uniball white pen to enhance the buttons, pockets and collars of the dresses as well as the centers on all of the flowers.  Not noticeable in the photo is some Wink of Stella on the flowers. 

And of course . . . I followed suit and decorated the inside of my card too. Thanks for inspiring me, Ashley!

Don't forget to follow and comment on each of the blogs to be entered into the prize drawing.  Theresa is giving away a great goodie box filled with crafting supplies.
 

Winner will be posted on Theresa's blog on Wednesday and the winner will have 7 days to claim their prize.

And now you are off to see the next creation, which is Jessica of Stampin and Craftin. 

Here is the full line up in case you get lost along the way:

Theresa Knopf http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
Sandy Bell Hentzel www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com
Anna Lentz Carpenter http://agrandmaacricutandablog.blogspot.com
Ashley Walker http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com
Debbie Bonczek http://pawstoscrap.blogspot.com
Jessica Douglas Wilson www.stampinandcraftin.blogspot.com
Alicia O'Bryant http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
Silvia Haynes  http://sillyscrap.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you found inspiration in seeing the progression of CASE'd cards.

Supplies Used - CASE Blog Hop

Cardstock:  Stampin' Up and Neenah

Pattern Paper:  DCWV

Stamps:  Somebunny Stamp Set from My Favorite Things

Dies:  Somebunny Die-namics from My Favorite Things, Stitched Borders I, Stitched Labels I, and Picket Fence Dies from Pretty Pink Posh

Ink:  Memento Gray Flannel, Copic Markers and Signo Uniball White Pen

Ribbon:  Twine from The Stamps of Life

 

Two Birds and a Dog for CASE this Sketch and Color Dare Challenges

Happy Wednesday! Appropriate that as I created these cards last night.  As I was creating a card with a dog and a card with some birds, my dog was barking at doves in our backyard.  We have lots of different bird species that visit our feeder, but she has no tolerance for the doves.  She will tolerate the finches, the tufted titmouse, the chickadees, the cardinals, the sparrows . . . but she goes berserk the minute a dove shows. 

I have two creations today.   The first is for CASE this Sketch.  Here is the sketch . . .

And here is my card . . .

 I couldn't wait to create a card with this bird cage die, which was this month's club set at The Stamps of Life.  Adorable little dies . . . and that "tweet" sentiment! 

And then second was the Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge.  Here is the color palette . . .

And here is my card . . .

These were some new sets in my collection of CTMH stamps.  I used the five colors across that border stamp, and then matched up the colors with the balloons.   There is an actual break between those two white panels, which has a recessed band of Black Shimmer Trim.  Love some sparkle! 

Now, go get inky!

Supplies Used - Tweet Me

Cardstock:  The Stamps of Life*

Pattern Paper:  The Stamps of Life*

Stamps:  birdcage2stamp from The Stamps of Life

Dies:  Bird Cage Club Set  from The Stamps of Life

Ink:  Color Box

Ribbon:  Twine from The Stamps of Life*

*from The Stamps of Life February Card Kit

Supplies Used - Happy Birthday Color Dare

Cardstock:  Bazzill and Close To My Heart

Stamps:  Puppy Party and Jumping Geometrics from CTMH

Ink:  Close To My Heart

Other:  Black Shimmer Trim from Close To My Heart and Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh

My Favorite Things Color Challenge - Friend

I have another card to share with you today.  This one was inspired by the colors in the My Favorite Things challenge. 

Love this color combo . . .

I let my "FRIEND" die do most of the talking on this one. 
 

Like the card says, friends make everything better.  I think creating can make everything better too!  
 

Supplies Used - Friend

Cardstock:  Neenah

Pattern Paper:  Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Friend Like Us from My Favorite Things

Dies:  Friend Die-namic from My Favorite Things

Ink:  My Favorite Things

Ribbon:  Stampin' Up

Other:  Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh

Virtual Retreat w/My Crafty Group, StampNation

I have two cards to share with you this morning.

First, as you know, StampNation is my crafty place to go for inspiration.  I talk about them alot.  It is a site that I pay for . . . a quarter and a nickel a day.  It is the most amazing group of crafty individuals, and so supportive and encouraging of each other's work.  This week they are having a "virtual retreat" and so these cards were created using their challenge inspiration in combination with two other challenges.

So first up - StampNation challenged us to use only one stamp set, three ink pads and one type of embellishment on a card.  I had been looking at Just Us Girls challenge which was to use white, brown and one other color on a card.  So here goes . . .

One stamp set . . . white, brown and red . . . and some ribbon.

Love that adorable little bunny! 

StampNation's second challenge of the week was to create a card using transportation.  I used a sketch from Happy Little Stampers - their April Sketch.

 And then I channeled my last trip on I-95, which is the highway that runs north/south on the east coast of the United States.  Can you say traffic . . .

 Lots and lots of traffic.  Hard to see, but there is Liquid Glass on all the car windows, and sequins for the hub caps. 

Fun cards to make!  I hope you find some time to create this week. 

Supplies Used - It's Your Birthday

Cardstock:  Neenah

Stamps:  Birthday by Lizzie Mackay for Studio Calico

Ink:  Stampin' Up and Simon Says Stamp

Ribbon:  Stampin' Up

Supplies Used - Reverse Confetti - Car

Cardstock:  Bazzill and Neenah

Pattern Paper:  DCWV

Stamps:  Here We Go from Reverse Confetti

Dies:  Here We Go and Doin' the Wave from Reverse Confetti

Ink:  Stampin' Up, Versamark, and Ranger White Embossing Powder

Other:  Pretty Pink Posh Sequins, Liquid Glass from Close To My Heart, and Glitter Tape from Close To My Heart

A Bunny and a Gem

Two cards to share today for some challenges that are out there.  The first is a card for My Favorite Things sketch challenge.  Here is their sketch . . .

And here is my card . . . 

I used some pattern papers from DCWV along with my stamps and dies from My Favorite Things. 

And second up today is a card for Colour Q challenge.  Their colors this week . . .

Here is my card . . .

For this one I used supplies from a Studio Calico kit from last year.  

Hope you found some time to be creative today!  

 

Supplies Used - Somebunny Sending You Hugs

Cardstock:  Neenah

Pattern Paper:  DCWV

Stamps:  Somebunny Stamp Set from My Favorite Things

Dies:  Stitched Speech Bubble Edges and Somebunny Die-namics from My Favorite Things

Ink:  Hero Arts and Copic Markers

Ribbon:  Twine from The Stamps of Life

Other:  Flowers from The Paper Studio and Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh

Supplies Used -  You're a Gem

Supplies used for this card were from Studio Calico's Poet Society Card Kit including cardstock, pattern paper, small rhinestone stars, and the included stamp set from the kit. 

Other supplies added (not from kit):  Cardstock and Twine from The Stamps of Life

"a tini note" for Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

Posting a quick card created for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge.  Here is my card . . .

Created using their inspiration photo which was . . .

Love the inside sentiment . . . "nuff said" . . . literally!

Hope you found some time to create today! 

Supplies Used

Cardstock:  Neenah

Pattern Paper:  Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Free Spirits and Uplifters from Paper Smooches

Ink:  Hero Arts and Copic Markers

Other:  Pretty Pink Posh Sequins, Wink of Stella

Studio Calico Product for The Card Concept and Colour Me Challenges

I have two cards to share with you today, both using product from Studio Calico card kits. 

First up is this week's inspiration photo at The Card Concept. 

Now, last week I was shabby chic, and this week I decided to shift to clean and simple.  I started with pattern paper, the lined paper with the black and white floral at the bottom.  My stamps had leaves and flowers together on one stamp, so I carefully inked my floral stamps to keep my flower colors separate from my leaves, and then stamped my flowers and leaves onto the top of that pattern paper.  I wanted a contrast of color to black and white. 

 I then added my sentiment in black ink and finished off with some sequins. 

Next up was a card I created for Colour Me challenge.  I used a sketch from my online craft group, StampNation.  Here is my card . . .

My blueberries are a little light.  I used the suggested ink color from the challenge along with a Dove blender pen. 

Always fun to play along; hope you found some time to create today. 

Supplies Used - Happy Anniversary

Card created using Studio Calico's Lisse Street Card Kit along with Best Stamp Ever from Studio Calico, ink from Stampin' Up and sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.

Supplies Used - Berry Sweet

Card created using Studio Calico's Far Far Away Card Kit along with ink from Stampin' Up, Twine from The Twinery, and sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.