Just Us Girls #699 -- CASE a DT Week

Vivacious Vicki is hosting CASE week at Just Us Girls.  This is a new challenge for Just Us Girls: CASE a Design Team [DT] member.  It is your choice to CASE any DT's card in the JUGS post, including our Guest Designer. [CASE = copy & share everything].  In a nutshell, use what inspires you from the card you choose, and create your own. There is such a selection from what the Team has created using anything goes for their creations. 

If you need help in learning how to CASE a card, please check out Ardyth's post on her LIMES method.  CASEing others' work is a powerful learning tool enabling you to solidify your own style.

I am absolutely addicted to layering stencils.  Today I used a stencil from Concord & 9th. I love using stencils with lots of color.  To show off the stencil pattern, I kept the sentiment simple and in white not to distract.  Have fun!

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Concord & 9th Flower Press stencil pack Paper Rose Sending Love and Hugs
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Vellum
Ink	Various Simon Says Stamp dye inks
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards pearls
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Tic Tac Toe Challenge – TTTC228 – Featured Designer Felicita

This week at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge, Felicita is your featured designer.  Today I focused on the right column: PURPLE, WITCH, EMBOSSING.  I think this is the perfect one layer card (if I must say so).  Don't you love it when your masking, embossing and coloring all come together?!

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	My Favorite Things Witch Way is the Candy Hero Arts Infinity Circles
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Distress ink (Black Soot, Squeezed Lemonade)
Embellishments	The Stamp Market glitter stars
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

TIME OUT #248 — Inspired By Cancer Awareness

This week, Time Out is challenging us to be inspired by CANCER AWARENESS, including encouragement and friendship.  This card is part of my continuing donation of encouragement cards for Friends After Diagnosis.  As a cancer patient, buoyed by so many, I truly appreciate the cardmaking community coming out to support the cause.  Thank you for your participation.

We are happy to be sponsored by Jane's Doodles this challenge! In addition to the sponsor prize, the winner will also guest design in a future challenge. 

Be sure to check out this week's Guest Designer, as well as the wonderful inspiration provided by the design team! Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Picket Fence Walk, Crawl, Run Simon Says Stamps Love Your Guts Simon Says Stamps Tiny Words
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Vellum
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards heart
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Christmas Card Throwdown September Technique Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE A STENCIL on our cards.  I absolutely love layering stencils and used Concord & 9th's holly wreath.  The same stencils also make a frame as well. The sentiment is stamped and embossed. Dots of white paint were added to the berries for dimension.  The A2 panel was trimmed vertically and adhered to a card base with black striped washi.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Concord & 9th Boughs and Holly stencils The Stamp Market Sending Cheer
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Versafine Onyx Hero Arts clear embossing powder Various Simon Says Stamp dye inks
Embellishments	Doodlebug washi
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Just Us Girls #698 -- CAS Week

Sensational Sue is hosting CAS week at Just Us Girls.  This week, our CAS cards need to incorporate a SPORTS theme.  What is more sports oriented than cheerleaders?  This card is part of my continuing donation of encouragement cards for Friends After Diagnosis. Lots of white space, the primary sentiment is heat embossed to make it pop, Wink of Stella makes the pom poms glisten.

Check out our fabulous guest designer for September. Stephanie Lanzalotto is our guestie this month! I absolutely love her style! Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work at her blog, My Ink Well! 

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Carol is introducing me to a challenge I have never played in! INSPIRATIONAL (such a great title!).  This week they are making CAS cards (with the option of a movie).  I am submitting my card over there to start to get to know them... I hope you do too!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Waffle Flower Cheerleaders Paper Smooches Inhale Exhale Pink Fresh Blanket Stitched Rectangles
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento London Fog Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Versamark Hero Arts clear embossing powder
Embellishments
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Christmas Card Throwdown September Theme Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE CHRISTMAS MICE on our cards.  I chose one of Anita Jeram's cute mice for a CAS card.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Colorado Craft Company Sled Bunny The Greetery Drifting (embossing dies)
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Glossy white cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
Embellishments
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Just Us Girls #697 -- Moodboard Week

Crafty Carol is hosting MOODBOARD week at Just Us Girls.  This week, the moodboard offers lots of fall items to incorporate; I focused on APPLES.  I used one of my favorite fall stamps... a pail of apples from Stampin Up.  This stamp is probably 25 years or older, and still fun to color.  My card is the best in CAS --- a one layer card. For a bit of dimensions, I scored the outside edges of the front panel.

Check out our fabulous guest designer for September. Stephanie Lanzalotto is our guestie this month! I absolutely love her style! Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work at her blog, My Ink Well! 

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Amuse Artstamps Simply Grateful Stampin' Up Give Thanks (apples)
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive