11.10.2013

Case-ing Elena!

Thought I’d have a go at playing along with this week’s Case Study Challenge – it’s been a while since I had the chance and as this month’s Muse is Elena (whom I adore!!) – I couldn’t not join in, could I?

case study Here’s our inspiration this week:

CSC161_zps97dc38da I was drawn to a few things on Elena’s card – the red bow, the aqua and red colour scheme and the shape of the headscarf (??) – all very cute!

I’m also linking this to Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge as I’ve used an SSS stamp set for the greeting!

Ok, better get the housework done I suppose – wish I could sit and craft all day!

Hugs,

Caryn


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10.10.2013

Clearly Besotted Challenge – Colour Inspiration

Challenge

Hi all, here with my DT card for this month’s Clearly Besotted Challenge.  I’m reverting back to the current season with this card – I feel like I’ve been in full Christmas mode these last few days! Steph has given us a colour scheme to take inspiration from but it doesn’t have to be an Autumn themed card – just take your cue from the colours.

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embossed leaf The other day whilst I was digging about looking for my pots of embossing paste I knew I had buried somewhere, I also came across some tubs of UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) that had long since seen the light of day!  So, in the spirit of revisiting some old techniques I thought I’d have a go using the Autumn Flowers stamp set and dies.  I die cut the maple leaf from coaster board – it needs to be thicker than normal card for this.  Then after coating the die cut with a layer of Versamark I sprinkled on some gold and some copper UTEE and heated it.  Whilst it was still “molten” I stamped the co-ordinating leaf stamp into it.  I had forgotten how much fun this is!!

I’m sharing this over at Simon Says Stamp’s Wednesday Challenge which is to use stamps.

Please make sure you pop on over to Steph’s blog, Stamping and Sharing for all the challenge deets and check out the rest of the DT’s cards whilst you’re there – stunning inspiration as always.

Thanks for visiting.

Caryn xxx

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09.10.2013

Quickie card and A WINNER!!!!

Hi all – just a very quick post from me (time is very against me today!!) to share a quick card and announce a winner!  So, card first..

keep calm and eat cake (1) I’ve kept it very simple and coloured the cupcake (From Tasty Treats by Clearly Besotted) quite subtly with ProMarkers and then swooshed it with a touch of Wink of Stella Crystal.  I love that sentiment!

Birthday Blog Hop Banner So, onto the winner of the Set The Scene stamp set as randomly chosen from the 325 (!!!) comments left on the post HERE.  So, the lucky person winning the set is …………………….

Margaret Edgar

On 5th October 2013 at 2.00pm Margaret wrote:

This is beautiful Caryn. I love your style.. Thank you so much for all the inspiration you have given everyone over the past year with CBS.

Margaret x

Well done Margaret, I am delighted that you are able to add this set to your collection – I’m sure you’ll create some stunning cards this Christmas.  Pop your details in an email and Steph will make sure your set is whisked off to you in no time!

Thank you to everyone who commented and left such lovely feedback.

Have a great day.

Caryn xxx

This is beautiful Caryn. I love your style.. Thank you so much for all the inspiration you have given everyone over the past year with CBS.
Margaret x – See more at: https://glittermesilly.com/uncategorized/clearly-besotted-is-one-year-old-today/#comment-8109
This is beautiful Caryn. I love your style.. Thank you so much for all the inspiration you have given everyone over the past year with CBS.
Margaret x – See more at: https://glittermesilly.com/uncategorized/clearly-besotted-is-one-year-old-today/#comment-8109

 

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