CTC #536 CASE The Mini Catalogue

 

It's always so exciting when you get a new catalogue in your hands and its not just new products. Catalogues are full of inspiration ranging from colour combinations, a new way to use a product and so many sketch ideas!

This week I've gone a bit rogue and very loosely CASEd a card featuring a cut out frame (negative space), a strip under the sentiment and introduced some metallic foil as well.

I will also admit that using the negative of the Mini Alphabet Dies was mentioned in a Demo newsletter recently and as I was cleaning my craft space I thought, "Why not?" It's a great idea to reuse bits.

Because it is Father's Day today in Australia, this really was a last-minute task. I used a pre-printed label from Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera pack for a quick finish. It seems all my cards lately are made in a rush.

Next on the hop is Judy May

Now it's your turn. We do request that the projects you submit have been created especially for this challenge. You can CASE directly or be inspired by a sketch/layout, colour combo or embellishment. Ask to join our Facebook group, and then add a picture of your CASE

Zipped Up for Birthdays

All Zipped Up came in handy for a birthday card for Master M, turning 7. I had been at a loss, and it might not have been the best fit as this boy rarely wears anything more than t-shirt and shorts. He's a tough little chap.

 I decided to personalise the jacket using the Mini Alphabet dies.

A stamp set that includes sentiment options, including one for the inside is a winner in my book, that means All Zipped Up really fits the bill.

Happy crafting everyone,

 

Colour Creations Blog Hop - Week 48- Starry Sky

 

Contributors to this blog hop are all members of Claire Daly's Art With Heart group. We love chatting, crafting and getting together in person. This week we are focusing on Starry Sky, one of our retiring InColors. On my card, it has been supported by Tahitian Tide and Sweet Sorbet, another two of the five. Ink pads and ink refills went on special yesterday, I wonder if there are any left?

Trusty Tools has paintbrushes in stamps and dies, so that was easy. I was able to stamp the Sweet Sorbet onto the handles, and paint onto the bristles.

Latte Love has the coffee splatters which could easily translate to paint splatters and I used a one-inch Starry Sky ink spot from a kit to swipe across the card like a bold brushstroke.

The whole of the 'awesome' stamp was inked and stamped before trimming to the word I wanted, and all the letters of the alphabet were cut in Tahitian Tide with the Mini Alphabet die. Self-adhesive paper was added to the back of the card stock first which really helps when it comes to attaching letters.

Will you miss Starry Sky?

Let's go check out Kate Morgan's fabulous work of art.

 If at any time you find a broken link or would like to see a full list of participants, please head to the blog of our host of the AWH Colour Creations Blog Hop, Catherine Proctor.

Happy crafting,