Hello and happy Tuesday. It's time for another CASology challenge, and our cue word this week is SEA. How fun is that? Did you know that the town I live in is called Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Yes, I can pop down to the beach any day I please, and I don't think a day goes by that I do not see the ocean as I am walking around or driving around just going about my business. I know that I am truly spoiled.
Anyway, back to card business, my stash of baby boy cards has dwindled down to absolutely nothing, so I used this challenge as an opportunity to pull out my sweet Whale from Whale Wishes to create a baby boy card. For some reason, the colors are completely off--that little strip in the middle is only a slightly darker shade of blue in real life, and I created it by stamping a plaid pattern on a little strip of card stock using Waltzingmouse Offbeat Backgrounds.
My card design was inspired by this sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch.
Now, it is your turn. What do you think of when you see the word SEA? Does it make you want to come and visit me? Have some fun with the cue word SEA, and then please link up your creation on the CASology blog by Monday at noon (CST).
Check out the beautiful designs from the CASology Design Team members and see how they were inspired by SEA. Don't forget to keep your card Clean and Simple.
Joyce Mehrberg (that's me)
Guest Designer: Kate
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Great combination of the challenges to make this adorable card! I love the pops of blue!
ReplyDeleteClever take on the sketch at CAS(e) This Sketch Joyce! Love the blue and white nautical colour scheme!
ReplyDeleteI love that little whale Joyce...I didn't realize it until I went with Matt & Katie to register for baby things that he loved whales! What a bad mom...I never knew that about him! I love the hearts and sequins paired up with the impression plate too.
ReplyDeleteI love your swirly background with this adorable whale! Such a darling baby boy card, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to take a little trip to the sea about now! ;) It's been a very, very long time since I've seen it!!! Spent 2.5 years surrounded by it in grade school when we lived in New Zealand. Miss it sometimes!
ReplyDeleteLove that whale! Thanks for reminding me it is hiding in my own stash! It's perfect for a baby boy card! I love the embossing pattern you used with it! Perfect! :)
Adorable baby card. ❤️The sea!
ReplyDeleteso cute! perfect embossing for that whale!
ReplyDeleteYes you are spoiled to see the ocean everyday,but I am happy for you!
ReplyDeleteLove see this little guy and that circle background . Fun beachy baby card.
So cute, Joyce!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. That impression plate is perfect for the whale.
ReplyDeleteJust too darn cute and so stinkin' sweet! I love your sweet whale and that embossed background is so perfect.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant take on both challenges and I love that embossing plate for an ocean related card!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this! Super sweet take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteCUTE card Joyce, I like the little hearts!!
ReplyDeleteYes, in fact it does make me want to come visit you by the sea. (I wish!!!) I adore that whale and the circular wave-like patterns of the dry embossed card base...I do love dry embossing! A great baby boy card...just perfect!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, so sweet! Love your embossing and baby blue sweetness!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, this is so cute
ReplyDeleteCute card :D
ReplyDeleteKate xx
Perfect baby boy card Joyce! Like you, I'm blessed to live by the water - western shores of Lake Michigan. A little slice of heaven!! The embossing on this beauty is perfect here! Reminiscent of whitecaps. Lovely colors too; just right for a baby boy. Wonderful card. Bev
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, Joyce ... that sweet whale against all those white 'waves' is such a cutie ... and I love the spout of hearts! Anita :)
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