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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

CASology Week #96:









It's Tuesday and that means it is time for a new challenge at CASology.  Our cue word this week is FLOWER.   What a fabulous cue word for spring, when temperatures are rising, and signs of new life are everywhere.  My biggest challenge with this cue word was deciding which of my flower stamps and dies to use. Yes, if you have visited this blog before, you will know that I kind of have a thing for flower stamps.  As in--a girl can never have too many flower stamps.  But, hey, at least I don't collect shoes, right?


I decided to use a flower stamp that is new to me--Year of Flowers Daffodils.  I paper pieced the flower and stem so I did not have to color, and used the sentiment that was included in the stamp set. 

How about you?  What do you think of when you see the word FLOWER?   What is your favorite flower?  Have some fun with this cue word, and then please link up your creation on the CASology blog by Monday 5/26 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
 
You can see that my card meets all 4 criteria above.
 
So, what do you think of when you see the word FLOWER?
 
Check out the beautiful designs from the CASology Design Team members and see how they were inspired by FLOWER.  Then, please play along and link your creation to the CASology blog by Monday 5/26 at noon (CST).  

Don't forget to keep your card Clean and Simple.
 
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23 comments :

  1. ArdythMay 20, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Love how you've updated this classic symbol of spring with paper piecing!

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  2. Cathy WeberMay 20, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Year of the flowers...great idea to use one of those pretty flowers for this week Joyce...and yes, I can imagine you had a very hard time choosing which one of your "many" flower stamps to use! This week is going to very popular at CASology!

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  3. Jacquie SouthasMay 20, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Love the paper pieced daffodil, Joyce! I hope you are enjoying this cooler weather as much as I am :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    That daffodil has such a happy, elegant feel about it! I love how you paper pieced it! It looks great!

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  5. victoria hMay 20, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Fabulous card.- love the paper pieced daffodil. I'm with you on the... a girl can never have too many flower stamps!

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  6. Lisa EltonMay 20, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I LIKE your polk dot daffodil, sweet card Joyce!!

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  7. Leigh PennerMay 20, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    I love your pretty paper-pieced flower, Joyce!

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  8. MeghanMay 20, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Paper piecing perfection!

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  9. Anita in FranceMay 20, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Glorious, Joyce ... such perfect paper piecing! Flower stamps are always a Good Thing ... after all, you can't stamp shoes (unless you're particularly vexed that is!) Anita :)

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  10. Tracey McNeelyMay 20, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful daffodil Joyce! Your paper piecing is perfect!

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  11. DeeptiMay 20, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Gorgeous paper piecing :) love the design

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  12. MarybethMay 20, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful CAS paper pieced flower, love this !

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  13. KaraMay 20, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    I never remember to paper piece. I should....this is great :)

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  14. ReneeMay 20, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Love the paper piecing...
    gorgeous!
    And what do I think of when I think of flowers...
    the baby child trying to pick and bring all of my mothers inside! :)
    Seriously...
    we just left my mom's and you guessed it...
    he left with a bouquet of blooms! :)

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  15. Jeanne J. May 20, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Really beautiful flower Joyce - I love the paper piecing - I just don't have the patience for it! Explains my die cut fetish LOL! The yellow is so cheery!

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  16. SharronMay 20, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Such a sweet card! Love the paper pieced daffodil!

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  17. wienerhoneymoonersMay 20, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    So crisp and easy breezy, what FRESH air this is to me!!!!

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  18. Happy DanceMay 21, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Perfect flower for Springtime! Love the paper piecing, and what a wonderful sentiment. This is just lovely! Bev

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  19. AnonymousMay 22, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Joyce...this is just beautiful. What a fabulous and clever way to use that stamp. So sweet done in polka dots.

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  20. Judy1223May 23, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Joyce, this is such a happy, cheery image and so perfectly paper-pieced! Beautiful sentiment, too...a gorgeous card all around!

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  21. Notes by NinaMay 24, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Very pretty, I love your sweet daffodil.

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  22. Sherrie M.May 25, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Great bold flower! Love how you can paper piece them. I don't have any of the YOF sets, makes me want some.

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  23. Gillian RMay 26, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Super pretty card, love the paper piecing

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