Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Coldwater, Michigan - KatheD@gmail.com

Monday, September 1, 2014

a catalog CASE adventure

I think I have a lot to say about this card, so let's just start with the photo:

stamp set - Lots of Thanks; ink - Old Olive, Pacific Point; card stock - Crushed Curry, Naturals White, Old Olive, Pacific Point; tools - Big Shot with Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Stripes mask, sponge daubers

I love the new Watercooler Challenges blog and wanted to use their sketch, but for some reason I've had trouble putting sketches together lately; I think I've become a little dependent on using multiple challenges. Another wonderful blogger introduced me to the new(ish) CASE-ing the Catty challenge, and this week the inspiration comes from the home decor section - I didn't have to go past the opening pages 94-95 to find more inspiration than I could put on one card.  I love the color combination in the bookshelf, which I believe is the same colors Color Throwdown selected this week, the polka dot/stripe juxtaposition on the pillows, and the butterflies.  It finally all came together for me when I saw that Pile It On recommended using punches!

I still need a few more thank you cards for fulfilled Stampin' Up! orders I'm delivering this week, so I'll just head back to the studio - thanks for stopping by!

10 comments:

Terri said...

I'm so glad that you joined our challenge this week!! I'm going to have to check out the other challenges. so far I have not joined any because I get overwhelmed by them all!! But I would like to start using them to help inspire me, and I hope more people will join the Watercooler Challenges also!!! Look forward to seeing you at more of our challenges!!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Such a pretty card. Love the butterflies and those squares. Thank you for playing along with us at The Color Throwdown this week.

Broni said...

Love your butterflies, especially the one blue one! Thanks for joining us this week at the Color Throwdown!!

Joan Ervin said...

How pretty...I'm lovin all the butterflies and what a great sketch!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!!

Bronwyn Eastley said...

What a great combination of challenges (two new to me) that you have used to produce this bright and cheery card. So glad that you were inspired by the catty and could join us at CTC this week.

Rachel Palmieri said...

What a great CASE you've made here with your butterflies. I think your diagonal stripes are super-special, and the pop of blue is a delightful surprise. Thanks for joining in at CTC this week, hope we see you again!

Heidi Weaver said...

Hi KatheD, I love your card. The colours are so vibrant and the DSP just pops because you've got the design coming into a casual chevron like that. Of course it's that stray blue butterfly that steals the show! Love it!

Becky said...

Really cute! Thanks for joining us at Caseing!

Sharnee Torrents said...

Wonderful card dear lady! Those colours look fabbo and the stripe background is just awesome! Thanks for joining in at CTC this week!
Smiles SHarnee :)

Taunya Butler said...

Love this card - those butterflies are awesome!! Your color choices really make this a very eye-catching card!! Good job!!