It's Tuesday and that means it is time for a new challenge at CASology. Our cue word this week is SPLASH. Perfect timing as we are headed into summer and warmer temps. There are so many different ways to approach this word. I haven't pulled out my cute little whale in a while, so I decided to take him out to play. Think of this whale splashing around to wish some young person a happy birthday.
I die cut the whale from PTI's Whale Wishes and stamped him in Memento Luxe Grey Flannel. I don't normally use pigment inks because I am an impatient and lazy crafter, but in this case, the amazing coverage I got with that ink was totally worth it. I had tried stamping with a number of different dye inks, and was not happy with the way the whale looked. I stamped the sentiment and the little spout splashes, then impressed my front panel with the Sunshine Impression Plate and popped the whale up with foam tape. I used Watercolor Wonder stamps to stamp a striped border down the left side of my card base. I wanted to have a splash of color on the card that did not detract from my main panel.
How about you? What do you think of when you see the word SPLASH? Have some fun with this cue word, and then please link up your creation on the CASology blog by Monday 5/19 at noon (CST).
Since CASology is a Clean And Simple challenge, I thought it would be helpful to review some things to keep in mind when creating a CAS design:
1. One main image
2. Lots of open space (uncluttered)
3. Limited layers & embellishments
4. Quick & easy to recreate
3. Limited layers & embellishments
4. Quick & easy to recreate
You can see that my card meets all 4 criteria above.
So, what do you think of when you see the word SPLASH?
Check out the beautiful designs from the CASology Design Team members and see how they were inspired by SPLASH. Then, please play along and link your creation to the CASology blog by Monday 5/19 at noon (CST).
Don't forget to keep your card Clean and Simple.
Joyce Mehrberg (that's me)
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Such a cute card Joyce and the ink coverage looks great.
ReplyDeleteI love the unexpected hits of red - I would have been traditional and put blue with a whale. Great CAS card!
ReplyDeleteOh man but I have this stamp set and totally did not think of using it! Love the texture and just everything about this card!
ReplyDeleteVery cute Joyce! I love the circle dry embossing. It reminds me of the rippling waves after the whale takes a big jump!!
ReplyDeleteGreat word this week! Adorable card Joyce and my favorite part of the card is the red strips and red splash. Love the stripes!
ReplyDeleteI love the touch of texture. And your patience paid off with the ink. I am the exact same way.
ReplyDeletelove him!! splash...hmmmmmm..i'll have to think about this one!
ReplyDeleteThe coverage from that ink is gorgeous! I'm going to have to check some of it out… and I love the funky red stripes - such a fun accent!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to use Watercolor Wonder to make stripes. They look great with that cute whale.
ReplyDeleteThe Watercolor Wonder stamps made very cool stripes--great idea! Love your cute little whale--bet he would make some pretty BIG splashes!!
ReplyDeleteLove ur splashy take , that red panel is a superb addition :)
ReplyDeleteThe swirls make a fab sea for the whale. Great card
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry it has taken so long to get here. Your card is perfect, I would have never thought of a whale!! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Joyce, love that cute whale
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Joyce ... love the splashes of red with that sweet grey whale! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLovely little whale! Love all the texture you are putting on the background. I always forget about my impression plates!
ReplyDeleteI love the read splash and the red strip on your card...and the embossing paper is lovely...great card dear Joyce and looks still CAS even you put a red white strip on the edge...I love the concept...would be CASE ing one day and will tell you off course.. :) SMILE
ReplyDeleteIf you maybe have time my card is #30 on the CASology challenge, would be glad if you as DT Member would like to see it and could leave me some love too...big hugs, Monika from Muenchen-Germany.
Joyce, I don't know what I love the most...that wonderful whale or the superb dry embossing! Super fun card!
ReplyDeleteLove that little guy...
ReplyDeleteI don't play with him enough but something about this time of year does make me think of him!
Love the colors you used...
beautiful! :)
A whale is perfect for SPLASH! :) I love the embossing pattern you used with this!!!
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