STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge Anything Goes: optional twist Coral Pink.

Already time for the STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge AG: optional color twist

Coral Pink.  Beautiful colors to create Spring designs or Anything you desire.

You will love the inspiring CAS Cards by our talented design team.

Nancy

 Life in Full Color stamp set.

Bloomtangled #1 Cover Plate Die, Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

I used TH blending tools to sponge with Distress Oxide inks on A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") 

 Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

DOX Colors used: Cracked Pistachio, Picked Raspberry, Abandoned Coral, 

Wilted Violet and Fossilized Amber.

Then die cut sponged background with Bloomtangled #1 Color Plate.

Removed Color Plate carefully and added scotch tape to the back 

replacing the few pieces that fell out.  The sticky tape secured the pieces.

Attached white cardstock to the back with double stick tape for more security.

Then die cut the one A2 image with the 2nd largest "Crazy Double Running

Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die".  Next die cut the remainder of the A2 image with the

same size die.  So ended up with Two backgrounds for cards:-)

Added a narrow black CS frame and popped up on the die cut card front using fun foam

turning the image vertically.

Stamped and heat embossed the "Life in Full Color" sentiment and Done!

Sharing photo of both die cut images before made into cards.

Now you can see how I turned the image on my 1st card.

My 2nd card using the bottom half of the Cover Plate image.

I used the same STAMPloration Dies and stamp set.

Added a SU Calypso Coral frame and designed a Horizontal Card.

I loved playing with the coral pink colors and gorgeous Bloomtangled #1 Cover Plate.

Enjoy and hope you get to play along with this month at STAMPlortions CAS Challenge..

You have until the last day of the month to join us.  Hugs..

Challenge Rules and Prizes:

• Players can link up to 3 CAS cards.
• Players can enter a CAS card with or without the optional color twist.
• Non-STAMPlorations products are OK
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)
• Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players

If you use my discount code STAMPGIRLNANCY when you check out at the 

STAMPlorations Store you can get a 20% discount,  which you can use
with some other discounts too:-)

Brand New CAS Stencil Card Challenge:-)

So excited to share Loll's New CAS Stencil Card Challenge and play along

as one of Loll's DT Members:-)

Congratulations Loll for a New Challenge that I think is going to be very popular.

Here is the link to the CAS Stencil Card Challenge 

with all the rules and the introductions to the

very talented Design Team.  I will be moving over from the CAS Mix Up DT, 

but I will still be playing in Loll and Bonnie's CAS Mix Up, CAS Watercolour and 

CAS Christmas Challenges as often as possible.  

This Challenge will give you many creative CAS Card ideas on how to use your stencils.

You will be so inspired by the beautiful creative cards by the Design Team and our 

Guest Designer each month.  Challenges begin on the 4th day of the month 

and end on the 24th of the month.

Here is my CAS Stencil Card...Sponging!

There are several video tutorials if you need inspiration for your sponged stencil card.

I used Loll's new You Tube Video "Stenciling with Sponges" 4:09. for my inspiration.

I placed my ARTplorations stencil "Rosegarden" designed by Sanna Lippert over

a piece of Strathmore Cold Press paper and taped down with 3M masking tape. 

Next I used a sponge dauber to color my rose petals with Distress Oxide Inks: 

Fossilized Amber,  Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry and Spiced Marmalade. 

Then sponged the leaves with DOX's: Twisted Citron and Lucky Clover.

Then I outlined the roses thru the stencil with a black 05 Art pen.

Removed stencil and die cut image with CUTplorations Running Stitch Rectangle 

Nesting Dies.  There are 3 dies in the set.  I used the medium die.

Next used the largest die for the die cut card front and attached to SU 

Whisper White Thick Cardstock.

The main image looked flat so I die cut it with the CUTplorations Hugs Word Die.

Set die cut Hugs aside and die cut 2 more Hugs out of SU Basic Black CS 

and stacked the 2 black Hugs with SU Fine Tip Glue Pen then attatched the

black stacked Hugs to the original Die Cut main image Hugs

and Inlaid the die cut sentiment .

Much more interesting with the Hidden Word Technique,  don't you think?!?

Popped up main image using Foam Dimensional Tape.

Now I am done!

Hope you join our Sponged Stenciling Challenge. 

The winner will be chosen to be a Guest Designer for this fun challenge.

Remember,  you have until the 24th to play along:-) Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge.

Supplies: 

Stamps: None

Paper: Strathmore 140# Cold Press.  SU Black CS.

Inks: Distress Oxide Inks for flowers: Fossilized Amber,  Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry and Spiced Marmalade. Also DOX Inks for leaves: Twisted Citron and Lucky Clover.

Accessories: CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies and Hugs Word Die. ARTplorations Rose Garden stencil designed by Sanna Lippert. Sheep Shimmer Craft Frost Spray. Foam Dimensional Tape.

CAS Mix Up Emboss Resist

Our last CAS Mix Up Challenge of 2018. What a Fabulous year of Challenges by 

Loll and Bonnie and our very talented DT and GD's!

Be sure and check out the wonderful CAS designs this month by our DT and
very talented Guest Designer, BozenA (ArtCardBox).

Also a special announcement about Loll's new CAS Stencil Card Challenge:-)

I am thrilled to be one of the new DT members!

Welcoming Hideko (Papercraft Boutique) to the CAS Mix Up Design Team.
You are an amazingly talented CAS mixed media artist, my dear friend!

Julia is moving over to the new CAS Stencil Challenge and has been with
CAS Mix Up from the beginning.  Her mixed media photo tutorials were so inspiring.

Whew, so much news..Now back to the CAS Mix UP EB Resist Challenge!

Using Emboss Resist + Stamping + Heat Embossing, Sponging and Die Cutting

I kept my design very Clean and Simple, letting the Emboss Resist

technique take center stage!

I placed my SU Whisper White Thick card front in MISTI.

Stamped SU Tree image from "Christmas Lodge" (ret) with Versamagic Cloud White

Pigment Ink. Then heat embossed with Wow Bright White EB powder .
The tree is so shiny and pretty.

Next used T.H. circle blending tool to sponge my Distress Inks 

over the heat embossed tree.  I started at the bottom using 3 different blue colors.

Used the darkest shade 1st, Emerald Lagoon,  then Salty Ocean and Broken China.  

The colors have a tinge of green,  but photographed with all blue tones. 

Then I die cut my main image using Penny Black Antique Frames Die.

Using the 2nd to largest Die.

Next used MISTI to stamp the SU Bells and Boughs (ret) sentiment.

I stamped with Faded Jeans DI and then heat embossed with SU Clear EB powder.

I stamped the sentiment again with clear Versamark and heat embossed again 

with clear EB powder. I added a SU Rhinestone to the sentiment for a little bling.

Popped up main image and sentiment with fun foam onto card base and done!

The tree and sentiment are so shiny and pretty IRL.

Wishing happy holidays with family and friends celebrating your blessings.

With much Love and Hugs...

Adding to CAS on Sunday Challenge #147 Make a Christmas Card

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Christmas Lodge and Bells and Boughs..both retired sets

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick

Inks: Distress Inks:Emerald Lagoon, Salty Ocean, Broken China and Faded Jeans. Versamark. Versamagic Cloud White pigment ink.

Accessories: Penny Black Antique Frame Die. SU Clear EB Powder. Wow Bright White EB Powder. T.H. Blending Tool. SU Rhinestone and fun foam.   

CAS Watercolour March Spring Challenge

February flew by and it is now March and we are all thinking of Spring!  Our challenge is perfect for getting you in the mood for early Spring beauties!   Here is the link to our CAS Watercolour Spring Challenge.

I chose pretty Spring colors and a beautiful butterfly for my Spring card.

I made my background with a stencil I die cut using my SSS "Birch Column" Die and SU Whisper White Thick CS.  I tried using window sheet, but it was too thick for the intricate cuts.  The CS will not last as long,  but it worked fine.   Here is a card I made in January 2017 using the beautiful Die Cut "Birch Column".

I taped down the paper stencil onto Strathmore Mixed Media paper and used sponge daubers to sponge my Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers, Broken China, Scattered Straw and Spiced Marmalade.  Then I spritzed with a home made spray using water and Kuretake Shimmery White Paint.  Such a pretty shimmery coating.

Next I die cut the piece using the medium size CUTplorations "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die"

I stamped my butterfly from my STAMPlorations "Trendy Butterfly 2" set using DI Spiced Marmalade and my MISTI.  Fussy cut my butterfly and spritzed with the same shimmery spray.

My next step was stamping my sentiment from the "Trendy Butterfly 2" set using Versamark onto SU Basic Black CS in my MISTI and sprinkling with WOW Bright White EB powder and heat setting.  I then fussy cut.

I attached my main image with 3M foam tape,  added my butterfly with dimensionals and attached my sentiments.  I am now definitely in the mood for Spring!

If you want much more inspiration,  please visit our CAS Watercolour Spring Challenge. You will love all the gorgeous cards from our talented Design Team and this months fabulous Guest Designer Heather (Bit & Pieces)

You have until March 24th to join the Spring fun.  Hugs...

Supplies: Listed above in my description.

CAS Mixed Media December Reminder

Already time for our CAS Mixed Media December Reminder Card.  So many beauties for the month.

Here is my Reminder.....

I used Stamping + Sponging + My choice Emboss Resist, Die Cut and Dry Embossing

Emboss Resist has been a very favorite technique of mine since I first started stamping 15+ years ago.  I inked my Penny Black "Snow Dust" image with Versamark and stamped onto my Memory Box "Stitched Rectangle" die cut piece.  Then I sprinkled with SU Whisper White EB powder and Heat Set the trees and snow.

My next steps included the sponging.  Using a SU craft sponge I sponged in a circular motion from top to bottom...SU Perfect Plum, Pool Party and Soft Sky.  I then sponged Versamark around the edge and heat embossed SU White EB powder for a snowy looking frame.  I then stamped my sentiment with Archival Jet Black ink.

Next using my Big Shot,   I Dry Embossed a card front using SU Whisper White CS and SU "Softly Falling" Embossing Folder.  I mounted my main image onto my background using dimensionals.

This was a fun card to make using a favorite Penny Black Winter Stamp Image..Snow Dust!

You still have until December 24th to join our CAS Mixed Media December Challenge.   Clean and Simple is perfect for the busiest time of the year!  Be sure and check out all the fabulous samples by the Design Team, Guest Designer and Challenge Gallery.  You will be inspired!  Happy Holidays...

CAS Mix Up Sponging Christmas

I liked this Christmas card so much I made Four!

Here is a Close Up showing off all the glitter :-)

I had so much fun sponging over my Memory Box Stitched Circle piece of Arches Mixed Media paper using Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Broken China and Faded Jeans with my Tim Holtz mini sponging tool.  Whew...that was a mouth full!

I then splattered diluted acrylic paint using a #4 paint brush over the circle.  When dry I added SU Fine Tip Glue and SU Dazzling Diamonds glitter to some of the snowflakes.  Set aside to dry.

Next I stamped my pretty tree from STAMPlorations "Oh, Christmas Tree" stamp set and added Gold Stickles and when dry,  fussy cut the image.  I stamped my sentiment from the same set using Archival Jet Black ink and fussy cut, leaving a white border.

I had the SU EB folder "On Point" out for my last card,  so used it again for this card.  I love it because of the trees and the fact it is a CAS design.

It was fun putting all the pieces together.  I attached the circle image and sentiment with SU Fine Tip Glue Pen and the tree with dimensionals to the Dry Embossed card front.  Then attached the card front to my SU Whisper White Thick CS tent fold card base using foam tape for added dimension.

Four more cards for my stash...now back to my baking :-)  Happy Holidays my friends.

Thank you so much for looking and especially for your comments.  Hugs...

Challenges I am entering....I used Stamping + Sponging + Die Cuts, Dry EB, Splatters and Glitter

CAS Mix Up December Sponging

STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes

CUTplorations December Challenge Any Dies and at least one STAMPlorations Product..I made a snowy background for my Christmas Card.

Inkspirational Challenge: CAS with Sparkle

CAS Mix Up December Sponging

The CAS Mix Up December Challenge...Stamping + Sponging + Your Choice will be great to use on your last Christmas Cards or any other occasion.

Here is my Christmas Card using Stamping + Sponging + My Choice of Die Cuts and Alcohol Inks Background.

I started my main image by using a piece of a Smooshed Alcohol Ink background using Loll's Tutorial on Smooshing Inks.  I thought it made a pretty Wintery Sky.  I used Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks: Sailboat Blue and Juniper.

I used CUTplorations smallest "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies" to die cut the frame on the main image and largest Die on the card front.

I sponged a piece of Arches Mixed Media paper with Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters and Mowed Lawn and die cut with Sizzix Tree Line Die.  I then attached to my AI die cut background using SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.  Then splattered diluted white acrylic paint using a paint brush.

Stamped my SU Christmas Greetings (ret) sentiment using Archival Jet Black ink. Attached my main image with foam tape and done with another Christmas card for my stash:-)

There are so many gorgeous CAS samples for your Inspiration from the Design Team and our Guest Designer for the month...the very talented Maura aka "Beesmom" from Splitcoaststampers.com.

Hope you get to join us with your Clean and Simple Mixed Media card this month.  Happy Holidays..Hugs

Bokeh Merry Christmas

I have been wanting to make a Bokeh card for ages.  I am still needing Christmas cards for this years stash.  I was so pleased how my Bokeh Christmas card turned out.  I think you will be seeing more cards with this technique soon :-)

I love the floating effect of the circles.  I sponged my SU Shimmery White CS with SU inks: Rose Red, Raspberry Ripple (ret) and Cherry Cobbler using a craft sponge.

My DH Denny was about to recycle a piece of heavy window sheet packing recently,  but understood when I said I wanted it for stamping. lol!  I punched 4 sizes of circles 2-3 times on the window sheet and now will have this stencil forever.  I placed my circles stencil over my sponged background and used a sponge dauber to sponge SU Whisper White craft ink over each circle.  If you go back over some of the circles you get the effect of some circles looking as if they are under other circles.  Cool effect.

I die cut my SU Expressions Die (Merry) twice on Whisper White thick CS and attached with my SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.

I  then placed my background in my MISTI  positioning my die cut Merry so I would know where to stamp my HLS "Mixed Christmas Sentiment",  then inked my stamp with Archival Jet Black ink.  Earlier I die cut my SU Expressions Die (Merry) twice on Whisper White thick CS and attached the layers with my SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.  I used my pen to attach my sequins (from Jo-Ann's) also.

I also added tiny green crystals (a gift) and a black layer to make my bokeh layer pop.  Enjoy and Happy Holidays stamping my friends.  Hugs......

I used this very helpful Bokeh by Brenda Keenan (6:32) video. 

Challenges: Splitcoaststampers Ways to Use It (WT610) Pop It UP and Free for All (F4A352) Relax.

Loll's 2016 Twelve Tags of Christmas Event

Loll is Hosting her 3rd Annual "Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll and Friends".

I was thrilled to be asked tobe the Guest Designers on November 9th... Day 3 of Loll's event! I do love making tags during the holidays and Loll's event is a fun way to catch up on my tags that I use for my Norwegian Krumkake cookie trays.

This is also my 1st time to share my tags with you as a new Blogger :-)  Enjoy and hope you get to play along too.

My Be Joyful Perfect Pear Tag......

I had so much fun making this tag using the Penny Black slapstick cling stamp: "Perfect Pears".  I used the brushstroke stamping technique.  Here is the video I watched that was very helpful..Brushstroke Stamping with MISTI by Penny Black.

I used Zig markers for my pear image and SU inks for my stamped background, sentiment and sponged edges.  I masked my pear to stamp my background with my SU Sanded and French Script background stamps (ret).  I love how it gave more depth to my pear.

I used my new STAMPlorations Mini stencil to trace and cut out my tag.   STAMPlorations has a new CUTplorations "Luggage Tag" set with 3 different sized of tags.  This is the largest size tag.. 3 3/8" x 5 1/2", which I traced from my Mini Stencil and fussy cut out.  I have the tag dies on my wishlist..love the shape.

I finished my tag with splatters using diluted Soft Suede ink and a paint brush.  Also added a few more splatters dipping the tip of my stylus in the ink.  A trick I learned from Jennifer McGuire.

Loll's event runs from November 7-18, but you can add your tag to her link until November 25th.   I hope you get to play along too.  You will be so inspired by all of Loll's tags, her very talented Guest Designers and the growing Gallery :-)

Happy Tag Making...Hugs,

Card Recipe

Stamps: Penny Black Perfect Pear.  SU Merriest Wishes (sentiment), Sanded and French Foliage background stamps (ret)

Paper: Arches 140# Hot Press WC paper

Inks: Zig Markers, SU Old Olive, Soft Suede, Early Espresso. Archival Jet Black

Accessories:MISTI, STAMPlorations Mini stencil (tag shape), papersnips, SU taffeta ribbons (ret), #4 paint brush, sponge dauber

Techniques: Tag, Brushstroke Stamping with MISTI, splattering, sponging, texting

Karen's Splitcoaststamper's TLC Challenge: Get to the Point!

When I saw that my friend Karen aka k dunbrook of Splitcoaststamper.com and "Snippets" was hosting this weeks TLC610 Technique Challenge..Get to the Point...I thought the technique would be perfect for a card I have been working on using my new Penny Black Stamp.."the sweetest sound" and matching "the sweetest sound II" die cut,  which I ordered from SSS using my birthday gift certificate from Loll :-)  Thank you again my friend.

I did make my own Get to the Point version.  I never can follow directions exactly..lol!  I had already used the Watercoloring Stamping technique like on THIS card using my MISTI and SU markers.  I then die cut my birds and branch and sponged with SU inks.  I masked the images and splattered the background with diluted Soft Suede using a paint brush.  Then stamped my sentiment using my MISTI and attached the die cut birds and branch.

Still not totally happy...that is when I saw Karen's challenge.   I touched the tip of my stylus into Soft Suede ink and started adding dots.  Instead of of lots of dots I stopped when I liked the effect.  It was my 1st time to try the stylus dots technique.  It worked great.  I think it was Jennifer Mcguire that I have seen using a stylus for dots.

Here is my card that I am now very happy with thanks to  Karen, Loll and Jennifer :-)

My card is for the Splitcoaststampers.com TLC610 Get to the Point Challenge.

Also CAS on Sunday: Challenge #95 Flowers

And..Pixie's Snippet's Playground:  my birds are from a snippet of WC paper.

And Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes" 

Thank you for visiting and especially for your comments.  Hugs,  Nancy

Card Recipe

Stamps: PB the Sweetest Sound, SU Holly Jolly Greetings

Paper: SU Whisper White thick and Pacific Point CS.  Fluid 100 Hot Press WC paper

Inks:  SU markers: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Poppy Parade (ret).  SU Ink pads,  Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Pacific Point.

Accessories: Big Shot, PB The Sweetest Sound II die cut, MISTI, water spritzer, sponge dauber, Fine tip glue pen, stylus, paint brush, dimensionals

Techniques: CAS, Watercolor stamping with MISTI, die cut, sponging, paint brush splatters, stylus dots, masking

July CASEplorations Stenciled Mixed Media

When I saw Elina Stromberg's Gorgeous card for STAMPlorations July 2016 CASEploration Challenge I knew I had to join in the fun!  I LOVE Fall colors and stenciling.  Also we have plenty of family and friends with Fall birthdays :-)  I decided to leave off my sentiment for now.  I may just add a sentiment inside.  Just could not add anymore to my Card front...what do you think?

Here is Elina's Beauty...

I started with a piece of Strathmore Mixed Media paper.  I saturated the card front with Distress inks using blending tools.  I wanted to get the lighter shading in the middle like Elins's card so I added my yellow T.H. Distress Crayon and rubbed in with my finger.  Next I used Tim Holtz's Faded Dots stencil and sprayed with Glimmer Mist, which gave a ghosting effect.  Next I stenciled with TCW Time Travel Stencil sponging with Distress Inks.  

I was so happy with the pretty glowing effect.  I sprayed again with more Glimmer Mist...It really, really shines IRL :-)  Sponged the edges with Distress Inks and popped up the sponged and die cut leaves from my stash.  Added a linen thread bow....and Done!  Loved the results.  

Thank you again Elina for your awesome Inspiring card!  

My card is also for Simon Says Stamp Blog Monday Challenge: Texture

Simon Says Stamp Blog Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Card Recipe

Stamps: SU Vintage Leaves

Paper: SU Whisper White, Strathmore Mixed Media

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Scattered Straw, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Walnut Stain.  

Tim Holtz Distress Crayon..Mustard Seed

Accessories: T.H.Faded Dots Stencil and TCW Time Travel Stencil, Big Shot, SU Vintage Leaves Die Cuts, Tool Blenders, sponge daubers, linen thread, dimensionals, mini mister with alcohol ink and frost white shimmer paint.

Techniques: CASEing, Sponging, Spraying, Ghosting, Stenciling, die cutting

CAS Mix Up July Challenge

It is time already for the new CAS Mix Up July Challenge: Stamping + Markers + Your Choice.  My Choice: Masking, One Layer Card, and Stenciling.

A dear family friend passed away recently at the age of 94 after having a very full life raising 8 children and doting on his many grand and great grandchildren.  Jack's favorite place besides being with his kids was the quiet beauty of our gorgeous Southern Oregon Coast.  I wanted a soft peaceful ocean scene that would remind his family of their dad.

I started by masking my card to create a frame using 3M post-it-note Tape. Then used my palette knife to spread on Gesso, let dry and added a 2nd layer for more texture. Again let dry.  Then I sponged several colors of Distress Inks to create the beach scene and stenciled the birds.

Then I used my MISTI and positioned my beach grass stamp on my card front, closed my MISTI to attach stamp. Opened MISTI and colored the stamp with my SU markers. Closed MISTI and colored again and stamped again for better coverage.  I then moved the stamp down a bit on my MISTI, recolored and stamped again twice.

I stamped the "With Love" in Memento London Fog for a softer look than black. Because of the Gesso the colors faded where the grass image overlapped onto the beach scene.  I ended up brushing on Distress Inks using my aqua painter,  which covered the grass much better.  I also went around the border of the scene with my SU Creamy Caramel marker to give the scene a little more definition.

I am real happy with my 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" card...hope you like it too.

We would Love to have you join us at the CAS Mix UP July Challenge with your creative cards.

Please remember to make your cards a Clean and Simple Mixed Media creation.  Have a great summer....Hugs...

Card Recipe
Stamps: SU World of Dreams and Field Flowers..both retired
Paper: Strathmore 140# Mixed Media
Inks: T.H. Distress Inks, SU Wild Wasabi and Creamy Caramel Markers, Memento London Fog
Accessories: 3M masking tape, ARTplorations Some Birds Stencil, MISTI, sponge daubers, aqua painter.
Techniques: CAS, Masking, Stenciling, Marker Coloring, Sponging, One Layer Card, repeat stamping.

CAS Mix Up May Challenge

Close-Up: Showing the raised and shiny Heat Embossed framing, flowers, butterfly and sentiment.

  CAS Mix Up May 2016 Heat Embossing Challenge

Used Stamping, Heat Embossing/Emboss Resist, Sponging and Fussy Cutting

I am Thrilled and Honored to have been invited by Loll and Bonnie to join their CAS Mix UP Challenge Design Team along with Susan.  We all have been SCS friends for several years.  Our styles are mostly Clean and Simple, but we also Love to play with Mixed Media Techniques.   Thank you Bonnie and Loll for creating a new unique challenge that fits our style and many other CAS stampers as well.

Heat Embossing was one of the very first techniques I learned over 16 years ago as a new stamper.  It was magical then and still is now!  I needed a CAS "guy" card so I challenged myself  to make my card CAS without using white for the "White space".   I Heat Embossed my flowers and sponged my Crumb Cake CS with Crumb Cake ink for a faux suede look.

I sponged the edges with Night of Navy, covered with Versamark then clear EB powder and Heated.  It made the framing stand out much more.

I popped up the Heat Embossed sentiment and stamped and Heat Embossed the tiny butterfly with EB powder and colored in with my Night of Navy marker.  Still one more step...I fussy cut my butterfly, covered with versamark and clear EB powder and heat embossed.  I love doing that after I have colored small images to make the colors pop.

A Lot of Heat Embossing and Emboss Resist Going On! Hope you can join the Fun!

   

Card Recipe: 

Stamps: Tim Holtz "Stampers Anonymous,  SU Sale-A-Bration Hello (sentiment) and Flowering Fields (butterfly)

Paper: SU Crumb Cake

Ink: Versamark, SU Night of Navy and Crumb Cake

Accessories & Tools: Su Early Espresso and Clear EB Powder, SU Heat Tool, sponge daubers, MISTI, papersnips, dimensionals, glue dot, embossing buddy

Techniques: Masculine CAS, Heat Embossing, Emboss Resist, fussy cutting, sponging

Thank you for Looking and Commenting my friends!