CAS(E) this Sketch #394

I grabbed the latest sketch from CAS(E) #394 and made two almost single 

layer cards this afternoon, one for a birthday and the other for Christmas. 

Birthday Card

Card Menu: PTI card stock, Vicki Boutin Let's Wander pattern paper,

Concord & 9th Simple Serif Alphabet, Dymo tape sentiment

Christmas Card

Card Menu:
Hero Arts Small Surprise Packages stamps (retired), Heidi Swapp washi tape, Dymo tape sentiment, Michaels Cozy Lodge paper pad (old), Tombow markers

Stop by the CAS(E) website and be inspired by the design team entries!

Abstract Card Designs inspired by Kristina

Yesterday Kristina Werner shared an abstract design card complete with video instructions. Instead of using a clear stamp like she did on the square focal image, I used an old (from 2000) wood shadow stamp.  Kristina individually added her colors using her Misti. I directly rubbed the Concord & 9 ink cubes on parts of my stamp, applied more color with daubers, and spritzed it with water before stamping. I left it on the Bristol card stock a few seconds and then stamped a second card front resulting in a lighter imprint. Sentiments and images from The Greetery's Lemon Blossom and Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You complete the designs. The first stamped image was off kilter so I trimmed it, added fun foam, and mounted it on a textured (PTI Linen impression plate) card front.

Card #1

Card #2

Thanks for your visit. My growing pile of quarantine cards need a home. I may contact a nearby care center to share or else get to mailing more. Stay safe please. 

Concord & 9th Trio

I've stamped several card panels using my new Cn9 ink cubes and some of the card stock. I love the juicy firm ink pads but am having a learning curve after many years with other ink types. I used a recent purchase, Wildflower Fields (Cn9), for this three card set. All three cards will be hooked up with the SSSWC "Anything Goes" challenge.

The Greetery Sentiment Suite die 

SSS Stitched Rectangle die,  July SS Card Kit sentiment

I tested the inks blending capabilities on the sentiment banner. 

PTI Note Niblets stamps/die for banner flags

This trio will be part of a gift package.

My Imaginary Neighborhood

I've been waiting to share my neighborhood card made earlier this month for a friend in our former city. Having moved after 46 years in the same area, Concord & 9ths City Stacks set has sat on my desk lately. When I stopped by Joyce's blog today, I saw my chance. Not only had she used the same sentiment on her card but my color choices matched the Color Throwdown challenge she was inspired by. 

I'm glad to have moved within a mile of our grandsons but do miss our old friends. New friendships have been put mostly on hold as we've quarantined in our new home. The neighbors are friendly and as the warmer summer days settle in we'll be able to share our backyard with them as we have our son's family.

Also entering this card at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

The Card Concept: Favorite Card of 2019

How do you pick your favorite card? I tease my two sons with you are  "my favorite oldest son" or "my favorite youngest son." 😍 Cards are different. I haven't crafted as much this past year due to travels and moving plans. The past three months we've looked for a smaller home in a city 3 hours away near our oldest son's family and closed on one in December. We've been busy decluttering cupboards, closets, and the basement in our home of 40 years. We plan to move before month's end while also readying the old for sale. This first 2020 post may be all for January!

But back to cards and The Card Concept challenge for favorite 2019 card or a photo of our Christmas tree. No big tree this Christmas due to the move. I chose a card from last January that is packed with colors, texture and a special sentiment for a dear friend. I often use spray adhesive for this intricate set of Birch Press dies but now prefer the ease of maneuvering the layers with liquid glue. This is a Clean and Layered card design.