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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

CASology Week 152: Nautical



Hello and happy Tuesday.  It's time for a new cue word at CASology.  This week, our cue word is NAUTICAL.  I decided to play with an anchor image from an older Waltzingmouse set called Ocean Bound.  

I stamped three groupings of the same anchor in three different colors, and then added some texture to my card front with the Sunshine Impression Plate from PTI.  There were some pretty good punny sentiments in this set, but I went with something more all purpose.  I am trying harder to make cards that I might actually send, and I could see sending this to a friend or family member about to set sail on a cruise.





So, how about you?  How are you inspired by NAUTICAL?  I hope you play along this week. Please remember to keep it Clean and Simple.

Head on over to the CASology blog and gather some inspiration from the design team.






Joyce Mehrberg (that's me)
Tracey McNeely (Taking a break)
Guest Designer: 


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24 comments :

  1. UnknownJune 23, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Yes, you are so right! I need to start making cards with sentiments that I can actually send out also!!! That sunshine plate is so versatile, and looks like water swirls in this card! Those grouped anchors make quite an impact! Fab card!!

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  2. AlannaJune 23, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Fabulous card. That impression plate adds so much and is perfect with the overall feel to the card.

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  3. InkyfingersJune 23, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    I agree with Hazel - you background embossing reminds me of ripples in the water! Lovely card Joyce and it would be perfect for someone going on a cruise or sailing holiday.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  4. Christine KiehlJune 23, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Very nice card. Love the embossed background. Reminds me of the pebble or the rain in/on the pond making tiny waves!

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  5. Barb GhigJune 23, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    I love how you stamped the anchors in groups of three...such a fun design, and your Impression Plate background is the perfect touch, Joyce! Another fabulous card!

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  6. Lisa EltonJune 23, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    I like the anchors Joyce, this is cute!!

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  7. Kim HegginsJune 23, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Fabulous Bon Voyage card...feel like I need to take a cruise now. Love all those fabulous anchors and in those wonderful colors too! And your embossing, what a perfect match!

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  8. I Card EveryoneJune 23, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Very nicely nautical, Joyce! Bon, indeed!
    =] M

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  9. Jeanne J. June 23, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    So fun Joyce! I love the colors of the anchors and the embossed rings that remind me of sonar on a submarine screen! SO fun!

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  10. cmJune 23, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Joyce, once again, you dazzle and delight with your unique take on 'nautical'! The trios of anchors are marvelous, and the background embossing adds such a marvelous special touch. In awe!!
    Hugs~c

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  11. Happy DanceJune 24, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Really such a lovely card. Beautiful color choices on the anchors, and the embossing is reminiscent of ripples in a pond. It'd make a cool 'off to college' card too. And I love the little wood veneer stars; perfectly nautical. Bev

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  12. Jen W.June 24, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    This rocks, Joyce! It totally jumped out at me from our gallery. Love the clustered anchors and the fabulous embossing!

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  13. Princess Judy PalmerJune 24, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    I love nautical themed things and this card just makes me happy!

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  14. SharronJune 24, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Fun card for this challenge--love all the anchors!

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  15. LollJune 24, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Fantastic design, Joyce. Love the repeat stamping .. and the embossing is the perfect pairing. xx

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  16. Betty WrightJune 24, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Love the combination of texture with anchors. Great design!

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  17. Anita in FranceJune 25, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Very cool, Joyce ... that embossing is fabulous ... like ripples spreading out across the water! Hmm, a cruise sounds good! Anita :)

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  18. DeeptiJune 26, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Superb! I love the overlapping stamping of the anchors :)

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  19. Petra SwartJune 28, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    What lovely embossed circles, Joyce!!!! And your stamped, overlapping anchors are beautiful - love the colours!!!! The little wooden stars are so cute and I love the font of the perfectly placed sentiment!!!! Lovely, Joyce!!!!
    Have a great Sunday!!!!

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  20. Stephanie LanzalottoJune 28, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I love this card Joyce. Love the swirly background and the colors of the anchors look wonderful together. Love that you stamped them n threes.

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  21. OH BabsJune 28, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Joyce, I love your color choices - very masculine. The embossing plate is unique and I like it. I always try to envision giving my cards to my charities or friends and as such sometimes a cue word just does not fit, i.e. baby. I am way beyond that but some of my card making ladies are new grandmas. Happy 4th, Barb

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  22. Judy1223June 28, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Joyce, your colors are perfect together and for this challenge. I think this is one of my favorite cards...love the dry embossed circles and the repeated stamping, so appealing and effective! LOVE this card!!!

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  23. AnonymousJune 30, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Hey Joyce!! You did an amazing job. You have convinced me to get that impression plate. It arrived and now I can't wait to use it. It looks so pretty! Beautiful and the colors are awesome.

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  24. Taunya ButlerJune 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Whoa, baby!!! That background is so stellar and you have made a wonderfully nautical card!! I am just so impressed with the colors and the fascinating details you added to this!! FUN!!

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