CASology – Stag

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – STAG!

Here is my take:

Winter Deer | by kth @ carefree creations

I love this cue, but boy did I struggle. I think mostly because the idea I immediately came up with was waaaay to similar to a card I did recently (“recently” being a wierd term to use on a card that is 5months ago…but I haven’t been stamping much so it was still fresh in my mind). Anyway, I stamped and trashed a couple ideas trying not to repeat the design. Thankfully, my brain finally kicked into gear and came up with enough changes that the card felt different enough to be new.

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warm winter wishes
Stamps: White Christmas (Stampin’Up); Keep it Simple – Winter Wishes (Papertrey Ink – PTI);
Ink: Arctic, Nimbus (Altenew);
Paper: Rustic White, Cocoa Bean (PTI);
Other: Small Deer die (Impression Obsession);

CASology – Sunset

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – sunset!

Here is my take:

Raven at Sunset | by kth at @ carefree creations

For the bird, I stamped it on grey paper (so I could see the image) and cut it out making sure to follow the little tufts of feathers because I knew this would be a silhouette. Once cut, I flipped it over and inked the paper with black ink and marker.

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Haunted Night
Stamps: The Raven (Stampin’Up – SU);
Ink: Royal Velvet, Black (Papertrey Ink – PTI); Distress Inks – Spiced Marmalade (Ranger);
Paper: Royal Velvet, White (PTI);
Other: Stitched Circles die (Simon Says Stamp);

CASology – Dry

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – DRY!

Here is my take:

Dry Desert | by kth @ carefree creations

This challenge cue had me looking at my hands. I’m not really good with using lotion so my hands look like a cracked dry desert. So that is where my mind was when picking images for this challenge.

I used a crackle texture as the background behind the sentiment. To get a not-hard edge, I inked the image with a sponge (and not all of the image was inked).

The Yee Haw stamp set is one of those Stampin’Up put out when they were dabbling in photopolymer. I bought it mostly to support the effort, but I really do love this set.

You have a few more days to get your card made ā€“ hope you join us!

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Howdy
Stamps: Yee Haw (Stampin’Up – SU); Crackled (Papertrey Ink – PTI);
Ink: Classic Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado (PTI);
Paper: Fine Linen, Classic Kraft (PTI); Old Olive (SU);
Other: Yee Haw dies (Dies by Dave);

CASology – Spice

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – Spice!

Here is my take:

Warm Wishes | by kth @ carefree creations

Not only does my card have pattern paper, but it also has a shaker on it — and I think it is still a good CAS style – yay! The shaker and spice idea actually came from someone else…though I can’t find the original card – it was very cool – it had the word “SEASONS” die cut and behind each letter was a different spice (I can only image how good that smelled!!). I took that idea but made a simpler shaker and added some ground cloves (this card smells so cozy!). Here is a close-up of the shaker:

Shaker Close-Up | by kth @ carefree creations

I chose to use a cream colored card base because I wanted a warmer feel than the stark white (and I get the added benefit that the whipped cream pops).

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warm wishes
Stamps: Hot Concoctions (Paper Smooches); Christmas Cheer (Papertrey Ink – PTI);
Ink: black;
Paper: Rustic Cream, Teracotta Tile (PTI); Plaid Tidings pattern paper (Stampin’Up);
Other: clear acetate sheet (PTI); Snowflake puff paint (Stampin’Up); Wishes die (Impression Obsession);
Technique: shaker

CASology – Vacation

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – VACATION!

Here is my take:

Bags are Packed | by kth @ carefree creations

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missing you
Stamps: Pack Your Bags (Papertrey Ink – PTI);
Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Plum Pudding, Smokey Shadow (PTI);
Paper: White cardstock, Road Trip pattern (PTI);

CASology – September

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – September!

Here is my take:

Grateful | by karen h @ carefree creations

I love autumn. It is probably my favorite season (flannel shirts, crunchy leaves, toasty fires….I mean come on!). Sadly, those things don’t really get into full swing until late September….but I now have a reason to celebrate September 1 – Animal Crossing. I am *addicted* to this game and starting Sept 1 the game begins its transition to autumn (in the northern hemisphere anyway). Bring on the maple leaves, mushrooms, acorns, and pinecones (and finally some new DIYs ;)!!

This card is my ode to the upcoming season!

It is pretty straight forward stamping & diecutting. To keep lots of white space I clustered and layered my elements. And just to give it some interest, I positioned it on the right.

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Grateful
Stamps: Forest Floor Autumn (Papertrey Ink – PTI);
Ink: Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Canyon Clay Honey Nut, Cocoa Bean, Teracotta Tile (PTI); Watermelon Wonder, Crushed Curry (StampinUp – SU);
Paper: Rustic Cream (PTI); Crumb Cake (SU);
Other: Forest Floor Autumn die (PTI);

CASology – Ball

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – BALL!

Here is my take:

You've Got This! | by karen h @ carefree creations

It might be a little hard to see the ball on this card, but it is there – it is a ball (©?) jar!

Once I took my photo, I noticed just how perfectly the stems of the flowers flow from the sentiment and let me tell you, I had NO IDEA that was happening…I stamped the jar & flowers first and then centered the sentiment. I’m so happy (and so mad) that it worked out that way (mad = it is so perfect that I really wish it was intentional, lol).

This challenge is open through August, so I hope you will join us!

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you’ve got this
Stamps: Crystal Clear, Inhale Exhale (Paper Smooches – I miss them!!);
Ink: Fog (Simon Says Stamp); Forest Glades (Altenew); Autumn Rose (Papertrey Ink);
Paper: Pink Pirouette (Stampin’Up);

CASology – Pool

It is time for a new CASology challenge. Check out the latest challenge – Pool!

Here is my take:

Jump In | by karen h @ carefree creations

I don’t have a pool image, so I had to fake it. Quite happy with how this turned out!

This challenge will go through August 3!

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jump in!
Stamps: July 2019 Kit (Hero Arts – HA);
Ink: Black (HA);
Paper: White, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky (Papertrey Ink – PTI); Marina Mist (Stampin’Up);
Other: July 2019 Kit die (HA); Waves die (PTI); circle die (Spellbinders);

CASology – A Beer for [Father]

There is still time to play along with the CASology challenge ā€“ Father!

I thought Iā€™d post some more inspiration for you:

A Beer for Dad | by karen h @ carefree creations

If you haven’t submitted a card yet, you still have time! Check back next week when I’ll have one more card inspired by the FATHER challenge!

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Jolly Good Fellow
Stamps: Craft Brew (Papertrey Ink – PTI);
Ink: Delightful Dijon (Stampin’Up – SU); Black (PTI);
Paper: White (PTI); Island Blue (Simon Says Stamp); Poppy Parade (SU);
Other: Craft Brew dies (PTI);

CASology – Gaming [Father]

Ooops, I forgot to actually publish this one šŸ™‚

There is still time to play along with the CASology challenge ā€“ Father!

I thought Iā€™d post some more (masculine) inspiration for you:

Two Player Mode | by karen h @ carefree creations

My family games – all of us. We all like different things, but we all game, so when this set came out, I had to have it.

You have more time to get your card made ā€“ hope you join us!

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Life is Better…
Stamps: Level Up (My Favorite Things – MFT);
Ink: Rococo Rose (Stampin’Up – SU);
Paper: White, Limeade Ice (Papertrey Ink); Black, Coastal Cabana (SU);
Other: Game Controller die (MFT);