CAS Be Still and Know

Hi Friends!

I hope all of you are continuing to stay healthy during this pandemic.  My hubby and I are enjoying our time together at home and I am spending more time in my craft room for sure!

Today I am sharing a quick Clean and Simple (CAS) card I created for a FB May CAS Card Theme Event   based on their inspiration photo.  I was inspired by the dandelion and the dark background (although my background did not turn out as dark as I had hoped :-)).

I pulled out a set that I not used in ages- the Agapanthus Thank You stamp set by Stampendous and paired it with a verse sentiment from one of my favorite Stamp Simply sets- Words of Encouragement (I love the fonts on this set, don't you?)!

To create this card, sponge distress oxide inks onto white cardstock (the cardstock I used for the main stamped panel was from my stash and does have a slight glossy type coating). 

Once you are satisfied with the color, use an embossing powder tool to de-static the panel, stamp the floral images and sentiment with embossing ink and heat emboss with white embossing powder.

Spritz a bit of water to create a slight bokeh effect, trim the panel and mount with dimensional foam onto a white card base.

Use a clear glitter pen (hard to see in the photo) to add some shimmer onto the flower heads and the card is finished!

Stamp Sets: Agapanthus Thank You (Stampendous), Words of Encouragement (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versamark™ , Distress Oxide- Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Peacock Feathers;  Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen

Cardstock/Paper:  Whisper White, coated White (from my stash- not sure of manufacturer)

Accessories: Embossing Buddy®, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stencil Brushes

I am so thankful that you took the time to visit- I hope you will have a chance to stop by again soon!  Hugs, sweet friends!

Remember

Hi Friends!!

Today I am sharing an emotional card for me.  We lost our sweet "Angel" this past June after her battle with cancer, and we , along with her sweet sister, "Queenie" miss her so.  

Our sweet "Angel" - Queenie's sister

I used the Sizzix™ Tim Holtz® Friendship Words: Script Die for the word “Remember” along with the Stampendous “Feline Fun” stamp for the kitty image and the Simon Says Love Pawprints Die for the pawprint.  

I think that Queenie remembers Angel, but most likely by now, that memory may be fading a bit.  

Queenie now has the luxury of two people completely doting on her:-)  Unfortunately, we found out at her last dental cleaning in September, that she has developed FORLs (a common ailment for cats that causes their teeth to turn into bone).  She had to have two teeth extracted but overall she is doing fairly well for her age.  We are praying that she will be with us for many years to come, but also realize that Queenie is almost 15 , so each day is a gift :-)  

I am linking this card to the Animal Friends #79 “Cats” Challenge, the Dies R Us “Anything Goes with Dies Carried by the DRU Store ” Challenge (Sizzix™ Tim Holtz® Friendship Words: Script Die ) and theAlphabet “O is for One Word Sentiment” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to drop by the above challenge sites yet, I hope you do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

Stamp the kitty image onto white cardstock with Staz-On™ Black Ink and heat set with a heat tool.  Using watercolor pencils and water-based markers, watercolor the image (again I used “Queenie’s” colors ).  Die cut the image with a stitched rectangle die and adhere to a piece of espresso cardstock, trim close to the edge.

Add a piece of 5/8” espresso satin ribbon to the right side of the panel, wrapping the ends behind the panel. .

Die cut three of the script word die, glue all three together to create a thicker die cut. Use a gold paint marker pen to color the letters and set aside to dry.

Die cut the pawprint die from espresso and light brown cardstock.

Layer a panel of light brown cardstock onto a piece of espresso cardstock. Mount the main  focal image onto the card front with dimensional foam or chipboard. 

Add the gold script word onto the ribbon along with the olive buttons - use thin strips of espresso cardstock to create “thread”. 

Mount the layered pawprint die using dimensional foam or chipboard and use a clear glitter pen to add shimmer to the cat’s eyes. 

Once the shimmer paint has dried, use a white paint pen to add highlights to the cat’s eyes to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Feline Fun (Stampendous)

Ink/Mediums: Staz-On® Black, Derwent™ Watercolor Pencils, Stampin’ Write Markers- Gumball Green, Smoky Slate, Pink Pirouette; SU! Black Watercolor Pencil, Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen, Sharpie® Extra Fine White Paint Pen, SU! Gold Paint Marker

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot™ ,  MFT Stitched Rectangle A2 STAX Set 1, Simon Says Love Pawprints Die, AquaPainter™,  5/8” Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Olive Buttons (retired SU!)

Thanks again for taking the time to drop by-  I hope all of you have a fabulous weekend/week!