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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

CASology Week 137: Tropical




Hello and happy Tuesday.  Time for another CASology challenge, and this week the cue word is TROPICAL.  For all of you in a cold and snowy climate, please take this opportunity to warm up and enjoy the sunshine with this week's challenge.

I made a little tropical sunset scene on my card--I love these Waltzingmouse palm trees because they look just like the ones all over town here where I live.  I masked off a circle on my card, and blended and sponged several colors of Distress inks to get my sunset.  I stamped the trees and hut, purposely having just a bit of the tree extend outside my inked area.  I was a little stumped about where to put my sentiment, finally settling on the lower left side of my focal point--half in and half out of the inked area.




I am also linking up to a few additional challenges:  Addicted to CAS #58 where the challenge is Distress, Happy Little Stampers Sponging Challenge, and Simon Says Monday B is for....(beach).

I hope you will play along with us this week, and show us how you are inspired by the word TROPICAL.






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25 comments :

  1. ArdythMarch 10, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Love the drama and rich colours of your sky!

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  2. I Card EveryoneMarch 10, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    *sigh* would you believe I'm happy about 40 degrees? Snow's melting, Joyce - cause for celebration, and so is your card! I'll give it a try, but I'm so far from Tropical, it will truly be a challenge!!
    =] Michele

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  3. Leigh PennerMarch 10, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Oh, this is gorgeous!

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  4. MarybethMarch 10, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Wow, love the results of your masking, Joyce! Gorgeous!

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  5. Barb GhigMarch 10, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    WOW! Really beautiful blending with your inks to create your sunset, Joyce! I also love the silhouette of the palm trees and hut,,,such a fabulous take on the cue card, and perfect for other current challenges! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS...Love this card!

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  6. Tracey McNeelyMarch 10, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Joyce your ink blending is perfect, you are getting so good--love this scene. Wish to be there.

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  7. Lisa EltonMarch 10, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Sigh...I want to go there! Beautiful card Joyce, love your ink blending!!

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  8. BobbyMarch 10, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    This is fab u lous, Joyce. I love your choice of ink colors and the silhouetted stamp. The placement of the sentiment was spot on.

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  9. Kara LynneMarch 10, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    I would like to make a reservation for that beach hut, please! I love your circle scene!

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  10. AlannaMarch 10, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    So gorgeous.I love your inked background.

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  11. SharronMarch 10, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Love this, Joyce! Those stamps are perfect and the sponged background looks fantastic!

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  12. victoria hMarch 11, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Lovin' your tropical card- fab distressed background

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  13. Jen W.March 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    This rocks! Your inked sunset is gorgeous with such perfectly crisp edges and I love that little hut on stilts!

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  14. Princess Judy PalmerMarch 11, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Very tropical! I love this with the sponged hole, so crisp!

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  15. OH BabsMarch 11, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Cool card. Was your inspiration from our colourful sunsets?

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  16. KaraMarch 11, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    cool colors!

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  17. DeeptiMarch 12, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Wow now that's called inking, such a pretty tropical scene :) Thank you for sharing with ATCAS!

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  18. Kim HegginsMarch 12, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Joyce, this is so beautiful. Does your card come with a plane ticket too? This is where I would love to be just about now, sitting on the beach enjoying your beautiful sunset sipping on a ice cold diet coke with lime. This is just stunning.

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  19. Judy1223March 13, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Joyce, this little scene is positively heavenly! I'd like to go to that little tropical island right about now!

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  20. Anita in FranceMarch 14, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Oh to be in your gorgeous tropical hideaway, Joyce ... it's soooo inviting ... and gorgeous! The rich colours in the sunset are just luscious! Anita :)

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  21. francescaMarch 15, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    amazing colours!! :)

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  22. UnknownMarch 15, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    That is a rich, vibrant sunset! I love how your Palm tree overhangs the sponged circle, and think the placement of your sentiment is perfect!!

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  23. Monika ReeckMarch 15, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    oh my dear Joyce your inking and sponging so beautifully done
    blend so great
    and may I ask which stamp is it
    it looks like when I was in Bali and the sun set and it looks like your card
    Beautiful and Adorable CAS card dear Joyce
    see you soon maybe I join with my pineaple card hope you like the idea :)
    hugs, Monika

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  24. Taunya ButlerMarch 16, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Such a lovely job you have done on this card!! In love with those vibrant colors you have sponged on and the way it just feels like I am in the tropics enjoying a fiery sunset!!! Kudos to you - this is awesome!!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Hey Joyce!! I love how perfect your blended circle is. Awesome trees and cabin. I need a vacation.

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