The Stampin' Bean: A "CAS" from the Past Blog Hop!...

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

A "CAS" from the Past Blog Hop!...

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It's another Blast From the Past Blog Hop with Taylored Expressions! This month, Clean & Simple is the word, and I thought I would make a card with a little boy feel. There are a lot of interpretations of what "CAS" means -- lots of white space, no frills, single-layer -- but I don't think there is any correct answer.

For my card I stamped the adorable little turtle from Kid at Heart and added some Glossy Accents to create a shiny shell. I kept things simple but added texture with an impression plate and a nice fat ribbon, but tied with just a knot. Sometimes it's hard to pare down, especially with so many crafting goodies just screaming to be used!

BEAN NOTES

Stamps: Kid at Heart (Taylored Expressions)
Ink: Pear Pizazz Classic Dye Ink (Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Pear Pizazz (SU!)
Dies: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Templates: Scallops & Circles Impressions Plate (TE)

21 comments:

Ann Schach said...: What a cute turtle, Regina! I love the shiny shell!; April 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Lea L. said...: This is so cute! I really love the glossy accents you added to the turtle, and the dry embossing is a great touch!!; April 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Karen Giron said...: Cute, cute, CUTE! I love the glossy accents!; April 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Amanda said...: This is too cute! I love the glossy accents, and that the impression mimics the turtles shell.; April 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Kathi said...: That turtle is so cute and looks fabulous with his glossy shell, framed in the circle!

Great card!; April 20, 2011 at 10:36 AM
wendy said...: neat idea sooo cute too; April 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Anonymous said...: Super cute Regina! I'm going to remember this layout - love it!; April 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Jodi Collins said...: LOVE this Regina! FAB color combo and I LOVE the altered sentiment and the glossy accents on his shell!!!; April 20, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Crafty Math Chick said...: I like how both kinds of embossing look like the texture of the tortoise shell.; April 20, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Tracy said...: This is adorable Regina! I love the clean lines and yet so packed with cuteness. ♥; April 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Jess Willison said...: LOVE this! What a FAB card!; April 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Julia Aston said...: love the embossed card front and the fun turtle - he looks so 3D with the glossy accents!; April 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Harriet Skelly said...: I love your turtle - his shell is awesome with that texture and glossy accents!! What a cute and CAS card!!; April 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Erin said...: This card is so cute and elegant at the same time! What wonderful work!; April 20, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Michelle Single said...: Super cute!!! Love the window for the turtle.; April 20, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Bonnie Lynn said...: Wow!! Great way to make a CAS card. I love the circle punched turtle.; April 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Natalie said...: Regina, this is so cute! You always have such creative ideas!! It's so fun to visit here. I may have to CASE this!!; April 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Niema said...: This card is awesome!; April 20, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Joan Ervin said...: This is such a beautiful CAS design...the little turtle is adorable!!!; April 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Unknown said...: Love your CAS card!! The turtle is so cute, and the ribbon is just perfect. ;); April 21, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Purrfect Paper Creations said...: This is such a cute card--love how you did the turtle with the embossed background, it makes the card look like the turtle's back!

Chris L.; April 21, 2011 at 11:41 PM