Addicted to CAS - Animal

Well another two weeks gone by and still under the shelter in place order!  I'm ready for this to be done, but must do what is needed for the welfare of all!

We do have a new challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS!  Our theme for this challenge is Animal.  Perfect timing for me as I just made a card for my friend Barb and she loves dogs.  Here's my take on the challenge...

I simply stamped the image, then colored it with Copics.  A quick little card, but so sweet.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Texture

Wow...talk about crazy times!!  Everyone is hunkering in place and it is so quiet.  Hoping that everyone is healthy and things return to normal soon!


In the meantime, we have a new challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is texture.  Here's my take on the challenge...

I made a template for the hearts and used embossing paste for some texture.  Then popped up the sentiment on some craft foam.  Pretty simple!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

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Addicted to CAS - Circles

A bit of a break until the next rain...which is coming in this next week.  Gotta get onto the court while we still can...

We also have a new challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is Circles.  Here's my take on the challenge...

This is a quick and easy card.  Just a little inlaid dye for the little circles.  I popped the bunny up using craft foam.

All super quick and easy.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Cake

Another beautiful weekend ahead.  While it is February we are seeing lots of spring temperatures.  Gives me more fun outdoor time, but am missing a little bit of winter still!


We have another challenge starting today at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is Cake!  So fun and so yummy!

Here's my inspiration for the challenge...

I recently purchased this die and am loving it.  So fun to put together the cake...and so quick and easy!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

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Addicted to CAS - Ombre

Wow...can't believe it is still winter, technically...though with 70 degree weather outside, one would never know.  But this nice weather gives way to some great time on the courts!

We do have a new challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this one is Ombre.  I love the look of this, but always kinda struggle on how best to use this on a card.  I'm in desperate need of birthday cards, so here's my take on the challenge...

This is really a CAS card...it is simple and frankly very quick.  I used the inlaid die method with this card, as I love the look and I enjoy putting together the puzzle.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

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Addicted to CAS - Frosty

Happy New Year!  Hope everyone had a terrific start to 2020...remember 20 years ago when we thought the world was coming to an end...well here we are!

We have another challenge starting today at Addicted to CAS!  Our theme today is pretty appropriate...Frosty...since it is pretty chilly out!

Here's my take on the challenge...

I thought I would start the new year with some humor...so here we have Frosty melting...it does make me giggle!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

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Addicted to CAS - Tree

Oh my gosh...it is getting so busy with the holidays just around the corner...can't believe it is almost the end of the year.


We have one more challenge for this year at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is Tree.  Perfect for this time of the year!

Here's my take on the challenge...

Even though I was late in getting this card posted...it is actually a super quick and easy card to make---which is perfect if you want to make many.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Blessings

Can't believe it is almost the end of November...that means Christmas is just around the corner.  It certainly doesn't help that the weather is still a bit more end of summer instead of winter!

We have another challenge starting today at Addicted to CAS!  Our theme for this challenge is Blessings.  This is the perfect time of the year to think back about all that we are greatful for and I'm happy to say that I have many things on that list!

Here's my take on the challenge...

Okay this little sweet Gingerbread Man is so cute.  It is actually a sticker and as I was peeling it, I broke his leg.  I was going to start over, but then realized that it might be appropriate for him to have a bit of a broken leg...so I went with it.  Though truth be told, I only have one Gingerbread Man!

The Blessing sentiment is added to the card using inlaid die technique and the Christmas sentiment is stamped.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Birthday

Finally fall has arrived....yeah!  I've been enjoying the weather, but can't believe that it is already November.  Gotta crank out those Christmas cards.

In the meantime, we have another challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS!  Our theme is Birthday...just because we are getting closer to Christmas doesn't mean we don't need more birthday cards. And Addicted to CAS is celebrating our 7th Birthday!

Here's my take on the challenge....

I did a lot of masking for this one.  Which was kinda fun.  Love this little cow!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Hero

Wow...it is almost Halloween!  Can't believe this month is flying by.  Gotta go buy some candy this week.  Hoping that we have lots of little visitors.


We have another challenge starting today over at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is Hero!  Love it! 

I dusted off an older stamp set I had and come up with this card...

Super cute little ones...took this opportunity to show off our girl power!  Yeah!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Plaid

I hope we had the last heat wave of the year!  I'm ready for the fall season!

Anyhoo...we have another challenge at Addicted to CAS today...our theme is Plaid.  This was a bit of a challenge for me, as I was searching for paper and realized I don't have much (actually any plaid)...then I was thinking about it and realized, I'm not a super big fan of plaid.  However, with that being said...I did find the back on one piece of paper that had plaid...it was only a small amount...so time to be creative.  Here's my take on the challenge...

This card uses the inlaid dye technique...which was a bit challenging since it cut the entire card across.  But in the end it all came together.

You can't tell in this picture, but I used some silver glitter paper as well.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Creature

Oh my gosh....it has been a busy week and I'm a bit tardy at getting this blog up...I complete forgot that it is that time of the week!


Anywho...we have a fun challenge at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is Creature.  So fun and just up my alley---if I would have remembered!

Here's my take on the challenge...

This is a old fun stamp.  I added a bit of color and it was quickly done.  Perfect for making a few to be donated!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Style

I'm trying to stay out of the heat...but will be heading to the tennis courts early this morning just before the heat of the day!

We have another challenge starting at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is Style.  So many fun options...wish I had more time this week!

Here's what I came up with...

This sweet image is from Stamping Bella! I think she has a nice relaxed style!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Pink & Purple

Another beautiful weekend.  The sun will be shining, the tennis courts are calling and so is my dog!

But hold your horses, we do have another challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is pink and purple.  Lately, I've been loving this color combination. 

Here is my take on the challenge...

Hard to go wrong with a Stamping Bella image.  Here is sweet little Edna...she cleans just like me :)

Anywho...I stamped and colored this little beauty with Copics.  Added my little speech bubble and done!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - One Layer Card

Another fun day of tennis...the only problem is the heat!  Boy is it hot out today.  Looking forward to a cooler weekend!


We have a new challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this week is a One Layer Card.  Always a challenge.  Here's my take on the theme. 

This is a simple Stamping Bella image.  I used Copics for a splash of color. 

Pretty quick and simple.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Bubbles

Another beautiful day...just got back from a long walk with the puppy!  He loves running around the foothills. 

We have another challenge starting today at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this challenge is Bubbles.  Super fun!

Here's my take on the theme...

A super quick and simple card.  Just sponged a few circles and stamped my sentiment. 

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Daisy

Wow..it's already mid-July...where does the time go!  Gotta start working on those Christmas Cards...but until then we have another challenge starting today at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for today is a summery Daisy.  Nice to have a floral theme this go around.

Here's my take on the challenge...

Super quick and easy card.  I used watercolors to paint my flowers and used the inlaid die technique to add the sentiment.  

Quick and easy.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Heat

Another beautiful day...just back from a month long trip to Switzerland and managing to get back into being home.  Lots to do and take care of ... but always find some time to take my puppy for a long morning walk.

We have another challenge starting today at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme is Heat.  Here's my take on the challenge...

My little guy is suffering from a bit of a fever and is trying to enjoy a little cup of hot cocoa. 

Also, I heat embossed the sentiment.  So all in all a bit of a different take on the code word...but hey...gotta shake things up a bit!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Father

What a terrific start to the summer...a little surprise from my husband and I'm taking full advantage of it!  Thank you wonderful husband.

We have another challenge starting over at Addicted to CAS and our theme is perfect...Father's!  Always nice to recognize those fabulous men in our lives.  Here's my take on the theme...






I love this fun stamp from My Favorite Things...I've been eyeing this little guy for awhile and finally decided to purchase it.  I colored this bad boy using my copic markers and added a bit of color with the speech bubble.  Super fun!


Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Addicted to CAS - Graduation

We are getting closer to the summer...can't believe it is almost here!  Where did the time go?? We have another challenge starting today at Addicted to CAS.  Our theme for this week is Graduation...yes, it is already that time of year again!

Here's my take on the challenge...

I recently picked up this sweet image from no other than Stamping Bella and had so much fun working with this one.  So many fun ways to color this little Odd Ball. I used my Copics and added a bit of color and celebration on the right hand side of the card!

Super fun!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!