It's time for the first Craft-Room Challenge of the New Year, You could win £10 to spend at the Craft-Room shop - but don't forget to display the shop logo linked to the website in order to be eligible. There's a sale on over at the shop til Jan 13th too so it's a good time to pop over and grab some bargains. It was my turn to choose the theme this time and I went with CAS - I love this style and it seems to have just exploded on the creative scene since I started my blogging life !
This card is made using Milled Lavender Distress stain as a first layer, some brush strokes of Inktense block, and Dusty Concord sponged through a harlequin stencil. The spiral stamps are Hero Arts - a little set of four I've had for ever! Had to add a bit of bling too didn't I ! I'm sharing this at
I was then on a bit of a roll so went on to make this one too - similar technique just a change of colour and occasion. Same spiral stamps and the freebie from this months Craft Stamper magazine.
I'm sharing this one at
I didn't want to stop at two cards so I looked for inspiration for a third colour scheme - and decided upon the Play Date Cafe Challenge. Aren't these beautiful colours - Mint, Juniper and Vanilla. I used my chalk inks for this one - love the soft finish they give and added a chipboard Butterfly.
As well as the PDC I'm sharing this one at -
I had great fun making these cards and they were so quick to come together once I had the initial design idea - come and join in at the Craft Room, looking forward to seeing your CAS creations....Esther xx
wow Esther 3 Gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!! cards!!!! impossible to pick a fav x Debi x
ReplyDeleteLove the graphic, yet still CAS design of these cards! Wonderful! Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup!!
ReplyDeleteA trio of true beauties Esther!!! #3 is my favorite ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, these are amazing!!! LOVE each of them--fabulous CAS designs! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, these cards are lovely...great color variations on a similar design layout. Love the purple!
ReplyDeleteI reall ylike the collage you have created Esther
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the others are rather terrific too
Thanks so much
mandi
"Less is More"
What a super bunch of cards Esther, I really love your purple LIM creation!
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Chrissie
"Less is More"
Esther, these cards are gorgeous! I love all of them! The first two are very Arty. Your Friday Mashup entry is so sweet, love the soft flowers and the butterfly.
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Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Friday Mashup DT
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ReplyDeleteMessed that one up completely Esther !
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous array of inspiration here and no way can I pick a favourite as I love them all.
Thanks so much for joining in our Love and Hearts theme at Penny Black and More and Stampalot's Monochromatic themes this month. Good luck with both.
B x
They're all fabulous - great technique btw - but (with my love of all things purple) your LIM entry is my fave!
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Kathyk
WOW Esther you are rockin' with these easy to see why you chose CAS as our cracking theme this fortnight you do it perfectly. Thank you for a fabulous challenge XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous set of cards - I do like this effect. The purple one is fab!
ReplyDeleteThank you for choosung this theme, it was a chance for me to create something cas!
ReplyDeleteYou are a master here, just fabulous cards!
And thank you for sharing with Penny Black and more, good luck for the draw;-))m
What a stunning selection of cards Ester, they are all so pretty, love the soft colours.Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
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Gorgeous cards Esther:0) I love your splash of colour in the corner on the purple and pink cards, inspirational :0) Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteOh I love how you did the background.. The flowers look so soft and pretty.. What a great butterfly image. I love that shade of Blue. Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely gorgeous Esther - and really unique. The colours in all three are really soft and beautiful. Maria x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I especially love the chipboard butterfly!
ReplyDeleteA super set of cards. Your LIM card is gorgeous!:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the gathering of images in the lower left! Thanks for joining us at the Mashup.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic trio of cards Esther, you have used the Distress Stains to perfection. Julia xxx
ReplyDeleteEsther - these are such fabulous cards! Love 'em! :)
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-pamela :)
What a beautiful set of cards and I love your monochromatic creations. CAS is certainly more popular than a few years ago. Thanks for sharing with us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!
ReplyDeleteStunning set! These are lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou really have a delicate touch, and you know how to use it! Beautiful cards-each so unique, but clearly related to the same designer. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great layout, the cards are all wonderful. Thanks for playing along at The Friday Mashup!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious technique!! Adore the CAS design, and the colors are stunning on all three!! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combination on the LIM card.
ReplyDeleteLoving your clean and simple style,thanks for joining us at Penny Black and more this month.
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Gorgeous creations, thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s and Penny Black @ Allsorts challenges, good luck.
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Tracy x
Lovely entry for our Monochromatic challenge
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!
Hugs
Francesca
Such pretty monochromatic cards. Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot, Ruth :)
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