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Friday, May 6, 2011

CAS-ual Fridays challenge #1

If you're looking for my post for the Lily Pad Blog, please scroll down one post.  Thanks!

I love it when a brand new challenge blog begins!   I've been looking forward to this one, because I've got lots to learn!  In case you haven't noticed I'm about 180 degrees away from Clean and Simple.  Here is our first challenge, to use text in our creation:


Here's my submission:


 I used a page from a Reader's Digest Condensed Book called The "Ladies of Missalonghi" for my flower, and the leaves have script built right into the stamp.  I'd love some criticism on how this design could be improved.......if I had my way I'd have stamped a big text background in tone-on-tone behind all of this, but I restrained myself.

supplies: kraft and cream cardstock, text from old book, Hero Arts CL495 Blossom Art, CL298 Scattered Leaves, AR130 Handwritten Sentiments, versafine onyx black ink, gold and orange markers 
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23 comments:

  1. Michele GrossMay 6, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Oh Lin! This is absolutely wonderful! I don't know what you are talking about-you nailed CAS in this card! Got your message and YES! You can enter as often as you like! Happy you're getting texty with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  2. Virginia L.May 6, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Wow, Lin! you just knocked the ball of of the park!! Totally CAS and totally FABULOUS!! You've just got yourself a brand NEW style! I LOVE LOVE the fact that you are embracing any styles! It just shows how talented and versatile you are! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Friday's Challenge! Hope to see MORE of your creative work!

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  3. MichellemMay 6, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    LOVE this!! Gorgeous use of text!

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  4. Dawn TMay 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    LOL... it is hard to stick to CAS at times.... I love this but like you I'd want to stamp a subtle background...either the envelope pattern or the text or script stamps

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  5. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Lin, this is beautiful and I'd say you nailed CAS! Love the fact that you up-cycled a magazine page into such a pretty flower :) Thanks for playing with us this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  6. Nancy KMay 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    So perfect...you hit the nail on the head, so to speak! LOVE your text flower. If I could just spend a couple minutes with you I'm sure a bit of your brilliance would transfer to me....sigh!
    bless you and happy mother's day!

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  7. Karen B.May 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Beautifully done, Lin! Glad you got my email today. Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  8. Kathy MartinMay 6, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Love your text flower! Very elegant! :)

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  9. Karolyn at Paper TherapyMay 6, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Wow!! For someone that doesn't think they understand the CAS style, you certainly nailed this one!! This is absolutely gorgeous and a stunning take on the challenge!! Thanks so much for playing with us in the very first CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work!!

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  10. Chris SimonMay 6, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I love this! In fact, my first instinct was to make a card using text on a cut-out flower. When I saw yours, I decided to go a different direction. Now I have to get out my giant flower stamps and make some, too!

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  11. Laura DavisMay 7, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    This is so lovely! I love the craft, it makes the flower pop!
    Thanks for playing at CAS!
    Laura

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  12. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    love the flower!!

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  13. Jaclyn MillerMay 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    You have a lot to learn??? I'm confused because this card is a stunning example of CAS. You nailed it! Perfect in every way. So glad you joined us for the first ever CAS-ual Fridays challenge.

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  14. KryssiMay 7, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Gasp, Lin! You totally rocked CAS!!! I knew you had it in you!!! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Friday's Challenge!

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  15. judkajudiMay 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Awesome CAS card!

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  16. PatriceMay 7, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    love that flower!

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  17. Suzanne CMay 7, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Beautiful CAS design. Love the pieced flower with the text.

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  18. LaurieMay 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Lin this is....WOW! I love that flower with the text and it looks so great on that kraft base! Awesome job with the CAS! Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  19. Julie RanaeMay 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    You did it! You did it! LOVE IT!!!
    Really great to have you with us in the Break Room at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  20. AileenMay 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    This is fab. Love the flower stamped on the text. x

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  21. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    wow- this is beautiful!!

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  22. Sue Lelli May 10, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Lin, you made such a FAB CAS card! LOVE the flower! Just perfect!

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  23. TigriswillreignMay 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I really love this how it is! That text flower is to die for! Good thing you restrained yourself! ;)
    One thing I tend to do on cards that I think might be missing something is to round just one corner, maybe two...

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!