CAS Card Series No. 1

Hello lovelies. I've been wanting to start a CAS (clean and simple) card series for awhile and finally decided to just do it. I haven't made up my mind how frequently I'll be doing this yet, but at least I've got the ball rolling. I even made a fancy graphic, haha. And, a hashtag.....! #wmwcascards

(FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.)

 

I love all styles of cardmaking yet don't really make that many CAS cards. Depending on where your Google search leads you, clean and simple cardmaking is defined as uncluttered with a lot of open or white space with minimal layers or embellishments. This card actually qualifies as a one layered CAS card.

 I have been a designer and affiliate in the craft and hobby industry for a number of years. I have a tendency to be brand loyal when creating specific cards for companies, also meeting the requirements of those companies.

Which leads me to say, I plan to be a little more free with product selection in this series. I plan on using whatever inspires for the direction I have in mind, mixing the various brands that meet the needs for my creative endeavors! Gosh, I said a mouthful!

I'm using a number of product brands for this project, starting with the focal point; an AALL & Create stamp set that I purchased from TopFlight Stamps, specifically to go with my Heidi Swapp sentiment.

I began by stamping my image with black hybrid ink which is good for coloring with alcohol markers, along with my Misti stamp positioner. I also stamped the feet and legs on masking tape, then fussy cut for a bit of masking.

I know, keep it simple, right? The masking technique is very simple and takes less than a minute to fussy cut. After stamping my image, I laid down my masked legs/feet on top to stamp my "floor" so that the feet and floor appear to be as one, rather than simply stamping the floor under the feet. 

The stamp set that I used for my floor is from Inkblot Shop and has been well loved. I only wanted a portion of that "floor" stamped on my card, to stay within the confines of my focal image, so I did some partial masking of that stamp or the floor, as well.

If you wanted to make multiples of this card, it would be easy enough to do, once you get in the groove.

 

This next step is an ode to my mother. She wore her house gowns ALL.THE.TIME! She had some of the tackiest gowns and I set out to make this gown tacky! I had a Miss Ink Stamps stencil floral design that was perfect for placing over my gown, using a fine tip black marker to trace some of the design onto the gown. I know if my mom were still with us, she would laugh uncontrollably at this card!

Next up, the coloring! I used these Copic Sketch Markers:

Gown: RV10,  BG11, YR15 

Body: E00 (Cheeks, RV10)

Eyes: E37, YG11

Slippers: RV10, C7 

Cap: BG11, C3

Floor: C7

Earrings: YR68

Mug: B93, B000

Other embellishing w/white gel pen

I hope you enjoyed reading about the making of this card, the first in my series and I hope it inspires you to break out your supplies and get creative with CAS!

Most of the stamps mentioned above have direct links attached if you click on the highlighted text. However, if you would like to shop for Copic Markers I do have an affiliate link; feel free to visit ScrapbookPal, my favorite shop for reasonably priced markers and low shipping! Other affiliate links can be found below for some of the other products that I used.

Thanks so much for stopping by and if you leave a comment that would be most appreciated. If you have any specific themes for a CAS card that you would like to see, please let me know.

Terri

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Neenah Solar White A2 Scored Cards Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Neenah Card Front Solar White 5.5 x 4.25 inch 25 pk Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Copic Alcohol Marker C3 Cool Gray / Grey Shop at: ScrapbookPal	Copic Alcohol Marker C7 Cool Gray / Grey Shop at: ScrapbookPal
Scrapbook.com Hybrid Ink - Black Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Uniball Signo White Gel pen Shop at: Simon Says Stamp	Copic Sketch Marker - BG11 Shop at: Simon Says Stamp	Copic Sketch Marker - YR68 Orange Bright Bold Shop at: ScrapbookPal
Copic Sketch Marker - E37 Sepia Brown Shop at: ScrapbookPal	Copic Sketch Marker - YG11 Mignonette Light Green Pale Pastel Mint Shop at: ScrapbookPal	Wendy Vecchi Makeart Non-stick Craft Sheet Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Ranger Ink	Shop all Copic Markers at ScrapbookPal! Shop at: ScrapbookPal
Copic Sketch Marker RV10 Pale Pink Shop at: ScrapbookPal	Mint Tape Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Refillable Permanent Adhesive Runner - 49 feet Shop at: Scrapbookcom	New Misti (metal hinges) 8x10 inch Shop at: Scrapbookcom
Copic Sketch Marker - B93 - Light Crockery Blue Shop at: ScrapbookPal	Copic Sketch Marker - BG11 - Moon White Shop at: ScrapbookPal	Inkblot Shop Stamp Set - Grounded Shop at: Simon Says Stamp	Copic Sketch Marker E00- Cotton Pearl Shop at: ScrapbookPal

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Reveal Day With My Creative Scrapbook

It's reveal day at My Creative Scrapbook.  I'm thrilled to be Guest Designing this month, featuring their main kit of the month, chock full of Pebbles Inc Simple Life products designed by Jen Hadfield.  I'll be featuring cards, all month, using the My Creative Scrapbook March Main Kit of the Month, pictured below. 

For my first project, I thought it would be fun to create a scene straight out of a fancy tea room.  Here in the South, you are bound to discover quaint, fancy restaurants that are birthed from old heritage houses, many of which are now easily found in any business district.  One of my favorites is the Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle, GA.  You can also find this scene below in many Southern Bridal teas across the South, as well.  I must admit, I was thinking of my niece Savannah's bridal tea last year while I was creating this card, as well.
  

(A7 Sized Card)

My card features stickers, die cuts, scrapbook paper and lace ribbon included in the kit.

Isn't that die cut coffee cup simply darling with flowers peeking out?  Both are separate die cuts that I adhered together.  All my adhesives are from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Included in the March Main Kit are: 

Pebbles Inc- Jen Hadfield Simple Life Collection

patterned paper, ephemera, foil phrases, puffy stickers, phrase and accent stickers Heidi Swapp- Stamp and Stencil Pink Paislee- Memorandum Letter Stickers Ribbon and Lace

This kit supplies enough product to make numerous layouts and have enough left to make some amazing cards as well.  So much value for your money!  

We're accepting new members now!  Take a look at the various membership kits as there are several different types of kits and join today!

http://mycreativescrapbook.com/join-the-club/

We also invite you to join the sketch challenge that is currently in progress.  There's one week left so you still have time to join the current challenge.  Of course, there's a prize up for grabs, too.

http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/2017/02/february-sketch.html

Thanks so much for stopping by today and thanks to MCS for having me join the team this month!

Terri

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Washi Tape Sale 50% off ends today!

 Are you like me?  Do you have to plan your crafty purchases around payday?  With a teenage boy, draining me dry, I absolutely have to budget.  Which is why, I couldn't wait for today, the final day of the Simon Says Stamp Washi Tape sale.  Unfortunately for me, the super spectacular

extra-alley-docious (that's my word, not theirs...) watercolor tapes from We R Memory Keepers is already out of stock.  NOOO!  I'll be checking back throughout the day to see if they're back in stock (crossing fingers and toes).

Regardless, there's a whole host of other super cool washi tapes; Doodlebug Design, Heidi Swapp, My Minds Eye, just to name a few.  So hightail it over there before the rest are gone!

Use code WASHI at checkout.  It doesn't cost you a thing to use my affiliate link and I certainly appreciate it:  SSS Washi Tape Sale

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Creating With Foil, Stamps and Glue....No Fancy Machine Required!

 If you've spent any amount of time in the crafty world, you've probably heard all about the new foil adhering machines such as Minc.  Heidi Swapp came out with one last year,

( Heidi Swapp - MINC Collection - Starter Kit - 12 Inch Foil Applicator With Transfer Folder, Foil and Tags )

and Anna Griffin just released one in her line of products as well.  Many of these inventive tools are designed to make our crafty lives easier, but they can be pricey.

Today, I'm going to share with you how to achieve similar results, but on a budget friendly scale that won't break your bank account. 

First, let me share this video with you from my super awesome crafty friend, Rachel Kleinman.

She shared this technique which inspired me to give it a try, and I know it will inspire you as well.  I'll be adding a couple things that you won't find on the video so be sure and scroll down for all the tips and technique.  Be sure and show Rachel a little love by giving her a thumbs up or comment on her YouTube video, as well.

 

Now that you've seen Rachel's techniques, let me share my experience.

What you need:

- a stamp (leaf stamp from So Suzy Stamps)

- pasty glue (not clear)

- a bowl with warm water and soap

- soft toothbrush *optional

-Ranger Ink - Foil Sheets - Brights - 10 Sheets

-bone folder knife

- We R Memory Keepers - Crafter's Art Knife or flat blade tool

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American Crafts - 12 x 12 Cardstock Pack - 60 Sheets - White

- Ranger Ink - Inkssentials - Ink Blending Tool - For Ink Application and Blending

- craft hand wipes *optional (Crafter's Essentials)

To begin, I chose to stamp my image onto cardstock that I had already watercolored, which adds additional coloring under the foil stamped image. 

I tried to use clear glue.  Epic fail.  First, I applied way too much, directly onto the stamp.  You need a pasty glue which gives more texture, so I chose The Rubber Café Scrap Happy Glue which I picked up at the Scrapbook Expo last year.

For me, it worked better to squirt glue onto my craft mat, get it into my blender pad, then apply it directly to my stamp.  Work quickly so the glue doesn't dry before stamping and also, so that the cardstock doesn't come off on your stamp.

**Get that stamp into the warm, soapy water immediately after you've stamped!  I went ahead and stamped 2 of the leaf images, before soaking.  You don't want to ruin your stamp so let it soak immediately, along with your blending pad and tool.  Take the pad off your tool for soaking.

I used some good quality cardstock (American Craft) and didn't have any problems with paper peeling.  It looked like the image didn't properly stamp but it did so don't let appearances fool you.  Go ahead and lay your craft foil down and begin applying with your bone folder tool.

 

Keep scraping until you're satisfied that you've gotten all of your image transferred.  Lift your foil to peek at it, if you need to.  This process takes just a few minutes.  Use your craft knife to gently remove/scrape any stray pieces of foil from your cardstock.  (Isn't this gorgeous?!)

Now, it's super important to get your stamp clean.   Take your soaked stamps and go wash them some more with warm, soapy water.  Use a soft tooth brush if you need to.  I swear by the Crafter's Essentials Easy Clean hand wipes.  I use these all the time to not only clean my ink stained hands, but my craft mat and stamps as well.  It cleans my stamps like a dream, so I went ahead and used these as an extra pre-caution to make sure my stamps were like new again.  Of course, they work like a charm!  (Bonus tip - tear in half for smaller jobs and extend your supply.)

 You can find out more about the Crafter's Essentials Hand Wipes, here:

http://www.craftersessentials.com/index.html

or purchase/locate dealer here:

http://www.leeproducts.com/Crafts_Easy-Clean.aspx

As you can see, you can absolutely create foil images without the aid of an expensive tool.  It does take a little extra time and elbow grease, but we crafters are built on creativity and inventiveness, right?  Get busy and give this a try.  I'd love to hear about your experience. 

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