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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

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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);

Wintery Hello

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by karen @ carefree creations - Winter Hello

This card was created for a few different challenges. First, I was really inspired by a sketch on the Creating with Connie & Mary challenge blog. I can see me using this sketch a lot!

Next, I used the Less is More – Winter Blues color challenge. Which went nicely with the last challenge I used: CAS on SplitCoastStampers which was about snowflakes.

This card only took about 15 minutes from start to finish (idea to completion). Which, for me is awesome, but the fact that it happened at 10 o’clock at night is astounding (for me). I’m best for right-brain things early in the day. I’ve reconfigured my schedule to better focus on my priorities (which while I love crafting, it has to come after more important things). So my crafty time is now after dinner (or any time on the weekend – I had to give myself some concession!!) I’m not sure what that means for my blog posting, but since I’ve never really been consistent… 🙂

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All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Four You, Endless Wishes;
Ink/Cardstock: White, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Soft Sky;
Other: silver ribbon;

Balloon Filled Year

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CAS Colours & Sketches challenge is back! And I’m the hostess for January. This first week is a sketch challenge; check it out: #56 – sketch.

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #56

This sketch was inspired by a Bug’s Life poster I found on Pinterest.

And here is my take:

by karen @ carefree creations - Balloon Filled Year

I had an idea for this sketch as soon as I designed it, but when it came time to actually get stamping for it, I had forgotten my original design. Then I remembered this card by Debby @ lime doodle. I love that the balloons are at the bottom of the card (and not at the top where ‘expected’). I pinned that card months ago but since I didn’t want to just copy it I hadn’t gotten around to casing it. But now is the time!

I chose not to mask the balloons because mylar balloons are translucent.

I’m still deciding if I should have added strings to the balloons, but I was afraid they would take away from the design.

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).

Smiles to Last the Whole Year
Stamps: Birthday Style, Stylish Sentiments: Birthady (PTI);
Ink/Cardstock: White, Lemon Tart (old), Spring Rain, Winter Wisteria, Limeade Ice, Smokey Shadow (PTI); Pink Pirouette, Crisp Cantaloupe (SU);

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);

Monochrome Chevrons

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by karen @ carefree creations - Monochromatic Chevrons

I combined a few challenges for this card. First, a new challenge: Colour Me, which has an Island Indigo monochromatic scheme. Next, Crazy for CAS is doing chevrons this week. And finally, Addicted to CAS is back with a Die-Cut code word.

Whew! Normally I wouldn’t combine so many, but this came together so well for me. Yay!

I started with a strip of white cardstock and sponged it with Island Indigo ink. I went lighter as I moved up the strip.

I die-cut the chevron panel and only punched out one strip of pieces (the others I kept in with a few pieces of tape).

For the sentiment strip, I stamped the sentiment over the open chevrons – it falls nicely in line color-wise. I also added some little arrows pointing to the sentiment, also with an ombre effect. The panel is popped up to add a bit of dimension.

Thanks for taking a peek!

ColourMe-ColourConnoisseur

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Stamps: Circles & Diamonds (Lil Inkers);
Ink/Cardstock: Smooth Bristol (Ellen Hutson); White (PTI); Island Indigo (SU);
Other: Pieced Chevron die (Lil Inkers);

Let’s Be Adventurers

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by karen @ carefree creations - Let's Be Adventurers

I created this card for the CAS-ual Fridays #125 In a Word challenge.

I’ve been living in Colorado for 3 years now. I’m not really an outside kinda gal, but I feel we should take advantage of having so many awesome venues here. I hope to do more hiking and biking this year.

For the layout, I was inspired by this pin.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Let’s Be Adventurers
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Wanderlust;
Ink/Cardstock: White, Marina Mist, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie;
Other: Woodgrain embossing folder;

Merry Thanks

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by karen @ carefree creations - Merry Thanks

I sketched this card out months ago, but just now got around to making it. Since I’ve already sent my Christmas cards, I’m using it as a ‘thank you’ card.

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Merry
Stamps: Background Basics: Christmas (PTI);
Ink/Cardstock: New Leaf, White (PTI); Real Red (SU);
Other: gold glitter (SU); Expressions die (SU); double-sided tape (Sookwang);

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!

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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);

Always Been You

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It is time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Check out the last challenge for the year: #55 – colors.

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #55

And here is my take:

by karen @ carefree creations - Always Been You

Sketches with layers always confound me! I’m a pretty clean and simple stamper, not very layer-y 🙂 So, as usual, when I get a sketch that confounds me, I went to my stamp index and favorite cards. I found a card I did eons ago that used playing cards – perfect!

I made these playing cards using different stamps. I’ve actually done this before – I like making the playing cards because you can tailor them to the colors and design you want for your card.

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).

Known it was You
Stamps: School Time (frame), Lovely Leaves, Fresh Alpha, Sending My Love (PTI);
Ink/Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Black, White, Sweet Blush (PTI); Smokey Slate (SU);
Other: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder;