I've got less than five hours before Inspired By closes, so I'd better cut the chatter and get a move on. And I'm also joining in at Addicted to CAS with a second card. Let's take a look, shall we?
I was definitely inspired by the cacti, especially the one on the left front.
All the images are Hero Arts stamps, and the sentiment is from Studio L2E. A bit of Copic coloring and a chunky frame created with a couple of MFT rectangles. Oh, and a green base just because I wanted to.
Next up is my griddly card:
About a hundred years ago, my friend Geri gave me a bunch of patterned papers. This is one of the scraps I have left. I've been hoarding saving it for that special card. A teal base with that special grid paper, and added to that is an MFT "wish" cut with a bling for the 'i.' The "big" is from a Li'l Inkers set. Can you believe that's all? Overall, a pretty EZPZ card, and I like the way it turned out.
I've got to run now, I can hear DH beginning to stir, and I need to get his day started before I need to pop out. You all take care, and as always...
Bev... so love your CAS WISH! The jewel is a great dot... and placement on your grid perfect. Thanks so much for joining Addicted to CAS!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to imagine 'snow days' when it's so hot here lol. How cool is your framed cacti Bev and I can also see why you were hoarding the design paper, it's a classic and it was worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous CAS beauties, Bev! Great job squeaking in on time with that challenge AND getting squeaky clean for your haircut! I bet it felt good to get out of the house. Been snowing all day here and the spring on the garage snapped. I'm way to short to scrape my van windshield with my credit card!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE your Cactus card!! I am loving the way you framed it!! The grid paper is perfect for that challenge. I was racking my brain and I should have thought of this myself!! GREAT cards!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the weather-I am so over snow. I like the cold but just am looking forward to some SUN!!
Heeheehee EZPZ! I love it!! and your cards are both sensational Bev!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are fabulous Bev. I especially love the cactus one.
ReplyDeleteWe have a cleaner that comes and I always clean up for the cleaners...LOL
Love your cards and interpretations!!
ReplyDeleteYou’ve always got such a fun commentary with your cards Bev! Love it. And your beautiful cactus card. And your clever single-sequin wish card : )
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenges! Thanks for playing at Inspired By!
ReplyDeleteThat cacti on the left only wishes he was as cute as yours, Bev!! LOve the font on that sweet thank you... thank YOU for playing cards with us this week at IB, my friend!
ReplyDelete[btw your griddly card is so cute my BIG wish would be for pancakes right now!]
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Another great set of twofers, Bevie! Your cactus card design is fabulous and go you for getting very good with those Copics!! I also love your CASlicious bold sediment birthday card for the grid challenge! Very clever, lassie! Talk soon! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, I got my hair cut on Monday and it looks soooo much better! Cute, cute cactus card! I don't know what it is about cacti and succulents, but they do make the cutest stamps. Your card is very fresh, even if it is a little bit prickly. Cool CAS birthday card, too! Gee, the grid paper sure makes it easy to line up the letters, doesn't it? Never thought about that. My grid paper is all on the back of wood grain papers, though, and I'm not about to give up an inch of my beloved wood grain. I wish big that I had your skill with CAS cards!
ReplyDeleteI love a good green and your base fits the bill, Bev, and looks good with that prickly cactus. Your grid paper is perfect with the block lettering and that little bit of bling. Thanks for sharing that card with us at Addicted to CAS.
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards -- and I love that cacti!!! Happy "tweaking", and can't wait to see what's coming up next!
ReplyDeleteWell we are in winter aren't we Bev?! Yes, snow here too, then freezing rain so got up to everything all iced up. I don't mind the snow, but could do without the freezing rain and ice! lol But the next day it got in the 50's and melted that ice away and shrunk the snow. I am totally loving both of your cards! That cacti card is so fabulously CAS and I adore it! I have a cactus stamp set and haven't use it yet! Yes, it is in the Mt. NBUS pill as is a lot of my stuff. Will have to keep this window idea in mind when I finally get around to using it! I also love this "wish big" card! That grid paper is amazing and I love the color of the card base. Such a big impact this card gives!! Love it! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards, Bev. Love your bold and simple griddy card for our challenge at Addicted to CAS. Love the dot on the i. Thanks for playing with us.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a fun cactus, Bev ... the colouring is fabulous (some of those promo Copics p'raps?) ... love how you kept it playful and whimsical with the chunky frame! Do believe I also have a little snippet of this grid paper from Geri (LH1 I think) ... it's brilliant with the bold sentiment ... love that little sequin flame! Hope you're staying warm and cosy, my friend ... sending you some of our sunshine! Big hugs and bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing - it's like I don't want her to know that I'm not good at doing my hair!! I've even re-washed and dried if it looks awful. (I really hate the hassle of hair!!) I'm saving the "wish" to my inspiration file. I just got that die - and the grid look is so perfect for my son who is in school for physics/math! I love the soft look of the cactus - the bit of blue surrounded by white is a lovely look!
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic cards Bev. Lovely CAS designs. Hope you get to play some more in your craft room this afternoon. Stay warm! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS cards. I love how you incorporated the grid for the birthday card. So glad you joined us at ATCAS this week
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