CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: All I Want for Christmas is You

Happy Wednesday!

I'm up today on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog, yay!

I was feeling like a super clean card today. 

I used the tree stamp from Autumn Blessings to make a little winter forest. It's great being able to use your stamps for different holidays! I added the "ornament" with the small dot stamp and hand drew the topper and stem with a gray marker. I stamped the tress in green and used a brown marker to go over the tree trunk. I added the sentiment from Must Love Snowflakes, which is on sale now in the store! 

Don't forget Michele also has Retiring Stamps marked down on the website, and there are some great savings there!! Get them before they are gone!

And...check this out...

Use this code...mistletoe...to shop in the store and receive an additional 10% off on all products! Yes, even sale items! The sale is good through 12/31/15!

Thanks for stopping by today! Hugs and happy stamping!

CAS-ual Fridays and CAS-ual Chic Challenges: Snowflakes!

  

Happy Friday! I'm back with the last CAS-ual Fridays and CAS-ual Chic Challenge of the year! And it's all about snowflakes! Are you ready to join in the fun?

I used one one of my favorite snowflake dies from the CAS-ual Fridays Flurry Fri-Dies on both of my cards. And apparently I was in the mood for pink this week! :) Both snowflakes are made with polka dot vellums. I also used the same sentiment on both cards...it's from Lovely Blessings and embossed in silver. 

Thrifty fun facts: the polka dot cellophane on the 2nd card was from a gift bag I received and the pink threads were from a small ribbon scrap that I pulled apart. You know, it's important to use up these little bits...it's not like I have a whole room full of supplies or anything! :)

I hope you head over to the challenge sites and play along with us!

Check out what the other girls made to inspire you, some real WOWZA items there!

Challenges are running for two weeks, (you know, you might be busy the week of the 25th!) so no time to waste! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs &  happy stamping!

P.S. In case you missed it, some of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps are retiring and on sale now while supplies last through December 31st! See all items here.

Some of my favorites, sniff, sniff:

Woot Woot

Rad

Big Thanks

Amazeballs

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: Calling All Sistahs!

Happy Sunday! 

Have I really not posted since November 6?! 

Sheesh, what a deadbeat! :(

Well, I'm posting today for CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and Michele's new Calling All Sistahs plea. Read about it right here. Such an important reminder, and Michele has been so amazing to share during her journey.

Hugs and "squeezes" to all of you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Recipe

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Calling All Sistahs

Cardstock: SU Basic Black & Regal Rose, Studio Calico patterned paper

Ink: SU Regal Rose pigment ink

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Sistahs Fri-Dies, Big Shot, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, flower embellishments from stash

CAS-ual Fridays & CAS-ual Chic Challenges: Precious Metals

Happy Challenge Time!

We're into Precious Metals this month at the CAS-ual Chic Challenge #05 and the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #145! 

For my CAS-ual Chic card above, I used the sentiment from the CAS-ual Fridays Lovely Greetings set and the little, multi-heart stamp from Calm and Loving. I made a heart shape by stamping the little multi heart image in Versamark around a heart die-cut from the Heart Board Fri-Dies (pretty sure a "freehand" heart would not have turned out so wel!), then embossed it in silver. I used the Fun-Fetti Fri-Dies to make little hearts from teal metal cardstock to fill in my empty spots and complete the heart shape. Got my "precious metal" in that way, too! *wink* I clear embossed the sentiment, then did a little watercoloring over top. A metal paperclip with some dyed ribbon and sequin trim added a little bling. 

For my CAS-ual Fridays card with a CAS look, I used the "Blessings" die from the Noel Fri-Dies (I'm addicted to it!), and laid it on top of watercolor paper, then sprayed Teal mist over it. I embossed a sentiment in black from the Calm and Gentle stamp set, added some black ink splotches, washi tape, and a teal metal heart from Jenni Bowlin. 

Head over to the challenges and play along with us! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs & happy stamping!

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: Merry Tree!

Happy Wednesday!

I'm up today on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog, and I was feeling merry!

I used the long swoosh from the Breathe stamp set and the new Noel Fri-Dies.

I LOVE to die cut sentiments!

It was so quick and easy! 

I finished it off with some jingle bells and a ribbon bow.

Are you feeling Merry too?! 

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs & happy stamping!

Recipe

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Breathe

Cardstock: Neenan Solar White, SU Poppy Parade

Ink: SU Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Noel Fri-Dies, Big Shot, Tim Holtz Jingle Bell brads, SU Poppy Parade ribbon.

CAS-ual Fridays 3rd Birthday Bash & Blogshop

Happy 3rd Birthday to CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

Michele is celebrating the 'birth' of her stamp company with a big week long sale at the store and a special blog hop! 

The hopping fun started at the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog and you should have arrived here from Archana's blog!

You'll want to leave a comment on all the blogs along the way to better your chances of winning one of the fabulous prizes, including a $75 gift certificate to CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and a new Misti!

    X2

For my card, I went back to one of my first CAS-ual Fridays Stamp sets, Woot Woot, which is still one of my favorites. I first had the idea to use the new Scallop Tag Fri-Dies to make a birthday cake. Cute, right?! Then I found the "Make Some Noise" sentiment fit perfectly inside the cake. I used the Oval Tag Fri-Dies to make the "cake platter" in a fun, glittery gold.  I cut some candles from the same cardstock and added some stars made with the Fun-Fetti Fri-Dies, another favorite "go to" item for me.

Time for your next stop on the hop...Kelly Griglione, the original "think outside the box" creative genius! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs & happy stamping!

Recipe

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Woot Woot

Cardstock: SU Whisper White, Recollections dot & glitter paper, Bazzill Shimmery White

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Scallop Tag, Oval Tag, and Fun-Fetti Fri-Dies, Big Shot, Heat Tool, Heat & Stick Powder, Martha Stewart Antique Silver Glitter.

CFS: Thanksgiving Blessings

Happy Tuesday!

I'm up today on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog, go over and check out my wreath tip! 

My card features Autumn Blessings, Acorn Fri-Dies, and Noel Fri-Dies.

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hugs & happy stamping!

Trick or Treat

Happy Friday!

I'm posting from a 4-day retreat with my girlfriends! Yay! 

I played along with Retro Sketches for this one! Loved that pink polka dot paper so went with an unconventional color scheme.

Happy Birthday shout out to my mom! I wouldn't be here without her! She's my life-giver and life-saver!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs & happy stamping!

Recipe

Stamps: Tim Holtz owl, SU sentiment

Cardstock: SU Basic Black, Studio Calico patterned paper

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: SU Black Lace Ribbon

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Holiday Release Day #5

Happy day 5 of the new holiday release from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

It's been super fun and I hope you've loved all the new goodies and cards!

Today we are showing off the new Pinecone Fri-Dies!

This is an item that many people asked for after Michele released the Pinecones stamps set last year. 

I used the awesome new dies with some wool fabric and added a touch of flocking to create the look of snow. I also used the new Scallop Tag and Noel Fri-Dies. Sigh, I'm in love with those!

Head over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out more great samples from the design team! There are some stunning pinecones creations!

And...all new stamps and dies from the holiday release have been released and are available at www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com!

I can't wait to see your crafty genius using these!

Thanks so much for stopping by this week! Hugs & happy stamping!

Recipe 

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Pinecones

Cardstock: SU Brown Sugar, Crushed Curry, MME patterned paper

Ink: Always Artichoke

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Pinecones, Noel, and Scallop Tags Fri-Dies, Big Shot, Martha Stewart glitter, glue/water mix, paintbrush, flocking, SU Brown Sugar ruffled ribbon, fuzzy gold cord, brown wool, stapler

CAS-ual Fridays & CAS-ual Chic Challenges: Tic Tac Toe'ing

  

Whew! What a full and fun week this has been!

Besides all of the new CAS-ual Fridays Stamps sneak peeks for the holiday release, now it's time for a new challenge! And it's a favorite...Tic Tac Toe'ing! 

The top card is my CAS-ual Chic card for CCC #04...lots of utterly adorable layers.

(It doesn't actually look like a "LOT" of layers, but wow, the supply list was long!)

Below is my clean and simple card for the CAS-ual Fridays CFC #144.

For both cards I went for the diagonal Tic Tac Toe: stenciling, spritzing, distressing.

But...I also added a little (actually a LOT) of die-cutting! Couldn't help myself!

Which is your favorite? 

I really hope you'll come play along! This is really a fun challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Recipe #1

Stamps: Did I really not use any stamps?! I just noticed!

Cardstock: SU Real Red, Soft Sky, Whisper White, Silver Glitter; Heidi Swapp patterned paper

Ink: Soft Sky, SC Mister Huey Black mister

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Scallop Tags, Blessings, Fun-Fetti and Stars Fri-Dies, Big Shot, Heidi Swapp stencil, TH Ink Blending Tool, Woodgrain Stencil, Embossing Paste, Stapler, Red/White Baker's Twine, Washi Tape, Jenni Bowlin embellishment.

Recipe #2

Stamps: Oops, no stamps again!

Cardstock: SU Whisper White, Real Red, Soft Sky & Silver Glitter, Heidi Swapp patterned paper

Ink: SU Soft Sky, SC Mister Huey Black mister

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Scallop Tag, Blessings, and Stars Fri-Dies, Big Shot, Red/White Baker's Twine, red ribbon scrap

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Holiday Release Day #4

I hope you've been enjoying the new holiday release from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

Today we have a new Christmas stamp set called Lovely Blessings and a new two-piece Scallop Tag Fri-Dies set! Oh my, these are so pretty and wonderful! The stamp set has the most beautiful Christmas sentiments and the scallop tag die is so versatile...you may have noticed I've already been using it a lot this week! *wink*

For my first card above, I embossed small white snowflakes in white on watercolor paper, then used three Zig watercolor markers to color in the background. I used the small scallop tag die with striped paper, then used the bottom edge of the large scallop tag die for a little accent piece. I love doing this! (That's what I did on yesterday's card with the red glitter scallop peeking out!). Do you like the tiny little dots sprinkled about? They came from the bottom of the tag! Lastly, I added the sentiment from the new Noel Fri-Dies, love those!

My second card is super CAS and I love it! Mainly because I love that striped line stamp from the new Festival of Lights stamp set! It looks so pretty with that red felt ribbon! I embossed the sentiment and little snowflake in silver, so simple!

Please head over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out more samples from the rest of the amazing design team! Seriously, this stamp set has beautiful sentiments that they showcase beautifully! 

I'll be back tomorrow with the last day of the new holiday release! I shouldn't hint too much because Michele may fire me (haha!), but I think a lot of people will be very  happy! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Recipe #1

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Lovely Blessings

Cardstock: SU Crumb Cake, Gumball Green & Silver; TH watercolor paper, Oct Afternoon striped paper, vellum scrap

Ink: Versamark, Zig markers

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Scallop Tag and Blessings Fri-Dies, Big Shot, SU cord, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, sewing machine

Recipe #2

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Lovely Blessings & Festival of Lights 

Cardstock: SU Soft Sky & Whisper White

Ink: SU Real Red

Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 3/4" Circle Punch, Silver Cord, Red Felt Ribbon

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Holiday Release Day #3!

Happy Day 3 of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Holiday Release!

Are you feeling the holiday spirit?

Today we have the Lovely Snowflake stamp set and the Noel Fri-Dies.

Don't you love giant snowflakes?! At least on cards?! :)

And, a word die set for the holidays! Yippee! Skippee!

The Noel Fri-Dies has three sentiments: Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel, and Blessings. You might have noticed the "Blessings" sentiment on my Autumn Blessings cards on Tuesday. I love the sentiment dies!

For my first card above, I added a little more "stuff"! I embossed the snowflake in red on kraft cardstock and blue patterned paper, then lined them up together. I used the negative part of the "Joyeux Noel" to make a little banner. For my second card, I kept it CAS with a watercolor background and silver embossing with vellum. So easy! 

Hope you enjoyed today's cards! Head over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to see lots more samples from the amazing design team and leave a comment for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the store! 

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 4, yay! If love more Christmas, you won't want to miss it!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs & happy stamping!

Recipe #1

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Lovely Snowflake

Cardstock: TH watercolor paper, SU Night of Navy (card base), vellum

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, sequins

Recipe #2

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Lovely Snowflake

Cardstock: SU Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, & Red Glitter Paper; Bazzill Shimmery White, SC patterned paper

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Noel Fri-Dies, Big Shot, SU Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, SC kit fabric ribbon, navy threads pulled from other piece of ribbon, small slot punch, stapler, red felt Christmas ribbon, red baker's twine

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Holiday Release Day #2!

Happy Day 2 of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Holiday Release!

Today we showing off the new Festival of Lights stamp set and Festival Fri-Dies!

I super love this set and the die cut letters for Hanukkah!

What about that triple line in my card above? So cool! You'll see me using it again, hint, hint!

Be sure and head over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out more cards from the design team and leave a comment for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the store! 

I'll be back tomorrow with the Day 3 release!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs & happy stamping!!!

Recipe #1

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Festival of Lights

Cardstock: Neenah Solar White

Ink: SU Night of Navy, Versamark

Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Recipe #2

Stamps: none, what?! Inside says: celebrate the festival of lights

Cardstock: Neenah Solar White, SU Silver Glitter, Studio Calico star paper

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Festival Fri-Dies, Big Shot, 2 1/2" Circle Punch

Recipe #3

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Festival of Lights

Cardstock: Neenah Solar White, Studio Calico striped paper

Ink: Gold Pigment

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Washi Tape

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Holiday Release Day #1!

Happy October Release Week for CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!!!

It's been awhile since a new release, and it was worth the wait!

Today showcases the new Autumn Blessings stamp set and Acorn Fri-Dies.

What a fun set of fall leaves and sentiments along with the fantastic acorn!

On my card above, I die cut the acorn in some cool copper metal!

There might also be a couple of sneak peeks of things coming later in the week, shhhh!

For my second card, I inked up the leaf with some rust ink, then sprayed it with some water, and stamped on watercolor paper. I did a little masking in there, too. I love the little dot in the set, and here I inked it up with some gold pigment ink to mimic the falling leaves. At least that's what I was going for! hahaha!

Head over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog now to check out the amazing cards from the rest of the design team!  I'll be back tomorrow with Release Day #2!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs & happy stamping!

Recipe #1

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Autumn Blessings

Cardstock: SU Crumb Cake, Studio Calico plaid & polka dot paper, vellum, white

Ink: SU Crumb Cake, Hello Honey

Accessories: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Acorn Fri-Dies, Big Shot, copper metal, scrap of ribbon, SU thick twine.

Recipe #2

Stamps: CAS-ua Fridays Stamps Autumn Blessings

Cardstock: SU Crumb Cake and gold,  TH Watercolor paper, Studio Calico scrap

Ink: Gold Pigment Ink, SU Cajun Craze & Early Espresso

Accessories: ? Die, Big Shot, water mister, Zig tan marker for bottom