Category Archives: Paper Smooches

New House

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It is time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Check out the latest challenge: #62 – colors.

2014-02-20_#62

And here is my take:

by karen @ carefree creations - New House

I needed a new house card, so when it was time to stamp for the challenge, that is the theme I used.

My repeating house image also goes along with the current One-Layer Simplicity Challenge.

For the sentiment, I wanted just “congrats” because it fit under the pink house. The actual stamp in the set says congratulations. I used a bit of tape to help mask off the un-needed letters.

Make sure you check out the other design team members:
Jacqueline
Lizy
Louise
Patricia

I hope you join us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Little About the Challenge: Posted every Thursday, the challenges alternate between color and sketch (if there is a 5th week in the month you get the double dose of color & sketch).

congrats
Stamps: Bitty Bungalows, Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: White (PTI); Somky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush (SU);

Warp Speed

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It is time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Check out the latest challenge: #61 – sketch.

2014-02-13_#61

And here is my take:

by karen @ carefree creations - Warp Speed

Since my family totally did not get my card, I thought I should explain it: the rocket is moving from the sick (green & blue colors) into the happy (yellow).

I once saw a card that used white images over color paper and because of the contrast the images really popped! I wanted that here.

The green/blue piece was done by airbrushing Copic markers onto paper. It was my first time using that contraption and I need more practice!

Make sure you check out the other design team members:
Jacqueline
Lizy
Louise
Patricia

I hope you join us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Little About the Challenge: Posted every Thursday, the challenges alternate between color and sketch (if there is a 5th week in the month you get the double dose of color & sketch).

Get Better
Stamps: Space Cadet (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: Black (Brilliance); Daffodil Delight (SU); White (PTI);
Other: markers & airbrush system (Copic); Sunrise impression plate (PTI);

Eat All the Cakes!

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by karen @ carefree creations - Eat All the Cakes

PaperSmoochesSparksBadge I made this card for the latest Paper Smooches Sparks picture challenge. I used the colors and the theme.

At first I couldn’t decide what to do for my card, but it seemed like everything I thought of had already been done (after just a day of the challenge being opened!). So I decided to go with the theme of the photo – cake. I only have one PS cake image. It is small and I have a hard time with small images. So I decided to stamp all over the background with it. Once I had all those cakes done I needed a sentiment and the meme just came right to my head!

I used a font to create the sentiment.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Eat All the Cakes
Stamps: Hullabaloo (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Smokey Slate (SU); White (PTI);
Other: CK Teachers Pet font; Duo Die 2 (Paper Smooches); Candy Dots (SU); Square Lattice embossing folder (SU);

Texting

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by karen @ carefree creations - Texting

The Keep it Simple challenge this week is “text”. Of course, my first thought was more along the lines “texting” (probably because I have a teenager in the house).

I know my card doesn’t look exactly like a cell phone, but that is what I was emulating.

I went with a “miss you” sentiment because I am making cards for Operation Write Home.

My card is a little smaller than A2 (4 7/8 x 3 1/2).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Miss U
Stamps: Fascinators, Alphadot (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: Black cardstock, White (PTI); Black ink (Memento);
Other: b11 marker (Copic); corner rounder (Crop-a-dile);

You Color My World

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by karen @ carefree creations - Color My World

I make this card for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

I used a rainbow of colors, but it isn’t obviously rainbow.

Lots of paper piecing on this one, though it is all cardstock.

Thanks for taking a peek!

You Color My World
Stamps: Spring Fling, Positive Strokes, He Said She Said, World Salad (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: White, (old) Black, Spring Rain, Winter Wisteria, Berry Sorbet, Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf, Harvest Gold (PTI); Pumpkin Pie (SU);

Butterfly Garden

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by karen @ carefree creations - Butterfly Garden

I created this card for two challenges. I had extra time for crafting today so I was able to pick up some challenges that I usually only stalk.

The layout is using the latest Seize the Sketch. A great basic layout that can be used in tons of ways. Of course, I managed to come up with a card pretty similar to one that was entered (the second time today that has happened!). Oh well. I used to look at other cards before doing my own so I wouldn’t end up with this dilemma, but I stopped…maybe I need to start up again, lol.

The birthday theme and twine usage came from the Friday Mashup challenge. This is one I learned about a month or so ago but never got farther than getting ideas. It is a great challenge and I hope I can participate more frequently!

I broke out some new Paper Smooches stamps for this card. I love the new Botanicals sets – and the Kissing sets! The kissing is on the butterflies, but is probably pretty hard to see (my inks are too close in color – live and learn).

To make my tag, I trimmed some blue paper to the height I needed, then used a Labels 4 die to cut the ends (I only ran just a bit through the die-cut machine and then reversed back out – repeat for other end). Hope that makes sense! If not, ask – I don’t mind answering questions 🙂

Thanks for taking a peek!

celebrate
Stamps: Flap Happy, Botanicals 2, Kissables 1, Pretty Phrases (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: Blueberry Sky, Spring Rain, Melon Berry (PTI); Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral (SU);
Other: Labels 4 die (Spellbinders); blue twine (PTI); rhinestones (Hero Arts);

Celebrate with Bubbly

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by karen @ carefree creations - Celebrate with Bubbly

I created this card for two challenges. The theme came from the current cue by CASology – Bubbly. And the layout came from the current sketch at CAS(e) this Sketch.

I did flip the sketch upside down because that worked better with my images.

When I think “bubbly”, my first thought is champagne – so that is where I took my card.

I really like the added strip of gold paper – it helps ground the sentiment which is grounding the glasses. To me, it is a nice finishing touch.

Thanks for taking a peek!

CASology Honorable Mention winner

celebrate
Stamps: Pretty Phrases, Free Spirit (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: Black (PTI); White, So Saffron (SU);
Other: Gold paper (SU); gold embossing (Filigree), gold dots (stash);

A Bit Cheesey

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by karen @ carefree creations - Be Brave

When I first saw the latest Fall-to-Layout, I immediately saw cheese. I didn’t have the stamps to make the card that came to mind, but I was able to keep the cheese & mouse idea.

I’m entering this in this week’s Paper Smooches Sparks challenge, which is an anything goes.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Be Brave
Stamps: Great Chemistry, Nine Lives, Group Hugs (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: Black (Memento); White (GinaK); Saffron (SU);
Other: markers (Copic); circle dies (Spellbinders);

Christmas Thank You

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by karen @ carefree creations - Christmas Thank You

After a few weeks off, I’m getting back to stamping. I actually made 4 cards today!

I’ve missed loads of challenges 🙁 Thankfully a few have extended their deadlines!

This card was made for 2 challenges: the sketch from CAS(e) This Sketch and anything goes for Paper Smooches Sparks.

I needed a holiday thank you card, so that is how I chose my colors and images.

CAS(e) This Sketch Favorite

Thanks for taking a peek!

thanks
Stamps: Reflections, Fascinators (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: White, New Leaf, Pure Poppy (PTI); Crushed Curry (SU);
Other: Thanks die (Paper Smooches); Summer Sun sequin (Neat & Tangled);

Filled with Thanks

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by karen @ carefree creations - Filled with Thanks

I needed one more Thanksgiving card before I could mail them off. Thankfully the Paper Smooches Sparks color challenge this week was a great one to put to use (it was sneak peeked on Sunday).

My card ended up with a tropical feel, but I like how happy it feels.

Most of the greeting is done with a font – CK Buddies. The CK (Creating Keepsakes) blog has free fonts every Friday – I downloaded this one back in July. But if you do an internet search, I’m sure you can find it.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Filled with Thanks
Stamps: Reflections, Pretty Phrases (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Cardstock: Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz (SU); Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, White, True Black (PTI);
Other: Duo Die 2, Reflections Flowers die (Paper Smooches); Burlap impression plate (PTI); CK Buddies font;