CAS(E) this Sketch {hello sunshine}

Some days you just need to start a crafty session (or end one, as in this case for me) with a super easy and quick card. If you have the right products, and a great sketch sometimes this happens like magic. 


I played along with the CAS(e) this Sketch Challenge 115, used the recently released Spring Fling Quick card panels and this card came together so speedy fast! It's a good thing because my oldest was getting ready to walk through the door from school. Have you tried the Quick Card Panels from Reverse Confetti, yet? If not, what are you waiting for?? 

I lined the quick card panel with some Tropical Teal card stock and then used the Sun 'n Clouds Confetti cuts to accent the top left corner of the panel like the sketch called for. The sentiment was already on the panel, so no stamping even needed! Love that! I added some bling with a scattering of sequins from Pretty Pink Posh. Bam! Done! 

I'm sending out some cards this week. This one is going to a neighbor. I sure hope it brightens her day. Have you sent out any handmade cards lately? I am trying to be much better about this. It's one of the reasons I love this hobby. I can help put a smile on someone's face with some happy mail! Join me and be more intentional about sending cards. 

Here is the challenge I'm linking up to. 

And here is a close look at the RC products I used today.

Hope your Monday has been wonderful! 

Reminder {Curtain Call and Unity Something Simple Challenge}

There is still time to join us for the

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Something Simple!  

You have until 

June 10th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

Current challenge details and link-up are here. 

Our sponsor for this challenge is Unity Stamp Co.!  

The LEAD will receive a fabulous prize.

Here is my second card for this challenge.

 I really played up the white and wood planks from the inspiration photo. It was so hard to photograph this card, but it is really pretty. I just love the white on white. I heat embossed the Floral Hello Stamp with white embossing powder. 

I stamped it on vellum and then used m beloved LID Stitched mats-circle die to cut out the image. I punched a whole and added a sweet bit of twine. 

I stamped the sentiment in gray ink and added a mix of white enamel dots and marshmello sequins for simple embellies. 

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Thank-you {watercolors}

I'm really enjoying the new Onlinecard class, Watercolor for Card Makers. I've been trying to keep up with the homework. It's easy, but time consuming.  I used a technique Jennifer McGuire shared with us. I first masked off a piece of watercolor paper with painters tape and then clear embossed a background stamp.

I used my watercolor paints and a paintbrush to give a sweet blue color wash. Then to be able to keep this a one layer card, I removed the raised, clear embossing. It's so cool that you can do this simply by ironing over top of it between computer paper. 

I added a simple Thank-you sentiment from Reverse Confetti's All About You. Check out the sequins. I loooove the new smaller size that is now available in the Pretty Pink Posh store. 

This card is for all of you, my fabulous blog readers. Thank-you for all the times you stop by and especially when you leave me comments. I always love to read your comments. So, Thank-you!

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SugarPea Designs {Birthday Go-pher}

I adore this gopher from Sugar Pea Designs.  I needed a boy birthday card this weekend for a 7 year old and I thought the current challenge (SPD04) was the motivation I needed. It's a Clean & Simple card, while my card doesn't necessarily fit the "clean" category, it still is a rather simple design. 

 Boys are all about grunge and mud, so I distressed my background and added color with a stencil and spritzing of my Tim Holtz Distress Markers. I used my SU Color Spritzer (I have the original one from waaaaayy back. Glad I held onto that thing). 

I decided to not color up the adorable image. This gopher just cracks me up. It's from the Go-pher it! stamp set.  I simply stamped him on kraft cardstock with navy ink and used a circle die (all links below) to cut him out. I added the sentiment to a few colorful fishtail flags and attached them with some tiny staples. A scattering of enamel dots finished it off. 

Be sure to check out the link up on the Sugar Pea blog. It's always full of wonderful inspiration!

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