as you see it - sending big hugs

happy friday, friends, it is time for this weeks as you see it challenge and it is an amazing sketch..I luv it. I have been on the aqua/purple color combo kick for awhile..I luv this combo! I am a huge fan of the aqua, but just recently started using purple and the two together are stunning! I created a bold purple background using daniel smith watercolors and then added some paper artsy aqua paint splatter. The stitched hearts are my all time favorite lil inker...you know it is the season to use hearts. I actually reach for them all the time. They are the perfect embellishments, everybody needs a little love! The sentiment if from a casual friday stamp set. Be sure to check out the rest of the teams inspriation..I cannot wait to see what you create.

words with meaning - don't compare your life to others. there is no comparison between the sun and the moon. they both shine when it is their time. 

as you see it: sketch/aysi168

Amy Jasper

Heather Cooper

Jan Clothier

Jane Knudsen

LeAnne Pulgliese

Tara Angus

Teresa Kline:ME

simon says stamp/ cas - a little note to say hello

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge and it is all about CAS. The design team is using products from casual fridays. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have used the sweet little flower set from casual fridays called pretty posies. I colored them with prima watercolors and created a collage of flowers. I am luvin the simon says stamp dollhouse pink color lately. The flowers colored dollhouse pink and placed against the white card stock really pops. I have stamped the sentiment and then used tim holtz label letters for the hello part of the sentiment. I can't wait to see what you create!

words with meaning - you will either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. the choice is yours. 

Be sure to check the simon says stamp store frequently this month as there are simon exclusive sets releasing from some of our favorite brands, you can see them all together here.

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cas-ual fridays pretty posies stamp set	simon says stamp doll pink card stock	simon says stamp 120lb white card stock	tim holtz 8.5 xx 11 distress watercolor cardstock	Prima Flowers THE CLASSICS Watercolor Confections Set	Prima Flowers TROPICALS Watercolor Confections Set	ranger archival jet black ink pad
simon says stamp moonshine sequins	Scotch Advanced Tape Glider	3M Scotch Glider Refills	scrapbook adhesives 3d white foam squares	Ranger Glossy Accents Glue	Tim Holtz Mini Snips	royal langnickle zen size 2 round brush
quilled creations precision tip applicator bottle	Dahle Self Healing Cutting 9x12 Mat

CardMaker and Casual Friday's Blog Hop

The CardMaker blog team has paired up with CAS-ual Fridays Stamps team for a fun with flowers blog hop. Thank you Casual Fridays for the sweet stamp sets, I was sent these beauties to work with, full of floral and so pretty. Casual Fridays is giving away four prize packages valued at $40, be sure to stop by the Casual Friday's Blog to get all the details! I have used tim holtz distress inks to loosely watercolor the flowers, added the sentiment, twine, and clear droplets to complete my card. 

CardMaker
Kelly Griglione
Jen Shults
Jeanne Jachna

Savannah O’Gwynn 

Kimberly Rendino  

Teresa Kline:ME

Clare Prezzia

Lisa Lahiff

Maureen Merritt 

Gaylynn Martling 

Nora Noll

Nicole Coursey

Shona Chambers

Diana Carr

Vicki Dutcher

CAS-usal Fridays Stamps

as you see it - fabulous, amazing, terrific....

hello friends and happy fri-YAY...I am luvin this weeks sketch from as you see it. I have used the paper smooches star dies...these are amazing. They are layered and even have some that are trimmed around the edges. giving you all sizes of the stars. I watercolored the background and then added some clear sequins and twine. The sentiment is from casual fridays, one of my favorites from casual fridays....it is called truth is clear. i hope you have a wonderful weekend!

words with meaning - be stubborn about your goals, and flexible about your methods.

as you see it: sketch/aysi154

simon says stamp-fantastic

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Hello, this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge is CAS(clean and simple) and the design team is spotlighting the amazing products from casual fridays. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have created today's card using the adorable stamp set called truth is clear...it is awesome! I so much luv the sweet sentiment, perfect for a good friend...it states it all! I have used the awesome prima confection watercolor pans to color the flower and added the slight fade of grey around the flower...a pretty simple effect.

words with meaning - always believe that something wonderful is about to happen!

simon says stamp: CAS

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Simon Says Stamp/Make It Masculine-Celebrate

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Welcome, I am sooo glad you stopped by, I am sharing my card for this weeks Simon Says Stamp Make It Masculine Challenge! The design team are using products from CAS-ual Fridays and/or Waffle Flower!

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

I am super excited about today's card, it is for my dh for our 9th Anniversary....whoop, whoop! I usually always put something glittery on my cards to him, but decided to use this super fun sentiment from CAS-ual Stamps set Shenanigans! We are gearing up for vaca and we have the best of times, such fun every year! My card is a statement to our anniversary/love as well as our vaca...I really luv it, sure hope he does! I cannot wait to see what you create for our masculine challenge this week. Add a little glimmer to your life...sparkle & shine! 

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cas(e) this sketch: sketch/#125

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Celebrate

Some fabulous challenges went into this card, I so luv the Curtain Call Inspiration photo. The blue background was calling my name and I even added purple centers to my flowers....yippee..I used purple! The Retro Sketch was very similar to the tag, so I used it too and of course the Tag You're It tag was my inspiration....luv this challenge! I hope you are gearing up for a wonderful weekend, it is suppose to be gorgeous here tomorrow! Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!

curtain call: bouquet photo/april 15
retro sketch: sketch/rs160
tag you're it: jeanne jachna/#19