I made this card very quickly after seeing the code word for the current Addicted to CAS challenge, it is 'bugs', and whilst I don't have many stamps along that line I do have a little stamp that was part of one of the Anita Jeram sets by Colorado Craft Company that I have been wanting to use.
I used a circle die to cut a hole in a piece of A6 copy paper then attached it to an A6 piece of Bristol board and blended the 2 distress ink colours with a blending brush until I was happy with it. I also added a tiny bit of interest with a stencil.
The image was stamped and heat embossed with clear EP. I drew the little dandelion seed heads with a fine liner pen and grounded the little bug that fell on his back with a light grey alcohol marker. I am not really sure if the bugs are supposed to be hanging on the stalk or carrying it but I decided to make them look like they were hanging with one having fallen off.
To finish I cut the panel with a stitched die, mounted it onto black paper and then onto my coloured card front. Done.
I hope you like it.
Also sharing at:
NBUS #26 - The stamps had not been used before
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bristol board; black paper; adorable scorable coated card
Ink: Distress ink twisted citron and squeezed lemonade
Stamps: Colorado Craft Company better together by Anita Jeram
Dies: A6 stitched nesting dies by Claina Palmer; Waffle Flower nesting circles
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18 comments:
Ha! Poor little things hanging on for all they're worth!
A Fun Make Hilary! x
Fabulous CAS card and love the little hanging bugs
Carol x
How awesome is this and those two colours together are fab. x
Great way to play the challenges and to used a side stamp. Love the circle of focus.
Oh how cute--made me smile!
Oh, this one is too much fun! I love how you've changed the perspective and made the bugs hold on, instead.. and I feel really sorry for the one who wasn't able to hold one.. hope their friends come to rescue them soon!! :D
Oh this is cute!!!
Oh my what a fun stamp! Perfectly CAS Hilary and guaranteed to bring a smile.
Hilary I have that AJ set and have always wondered what in the world I'd do with it - you showed me the perfect way to do so! and it is darling!
Well done, you!
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Really don't know how I missed this yesterday Hilary, fresh zingy colours and the bugs look fun hanging in there.
B x
Such an adorable card and I love how you made the little bugs hang off the stem and then one falling off....Hope he is OK? x.
I don't normally like bugs, Hilary, but these are too cute not to like! Love the dandelion seeds you've drawn on!
Oh,this made me smile! I love the texture and the fact that you kept the colors so simple. It really means your little bugs shine. So glad you joined us at ATCAS this week
Jaydee
These bugs are way cute and I love how you highlighted them with the blended circle! Thanks for sharing this card with us at Addicted to CAS. xoxo Fran
A fresh and fun CAS card Hilary, those bugs make me smile (even if I'm fighting with bugs in my vegetable garden! LOL)
This is super cute, Hilary! I think they are hanging on, too, and you've created a wonderful card for someone who needs some encouragement! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
Your bugs are so cute, Hilary, and just perfect for the challenge! Looks like one of the bugs didn't manage to hold on. I love this!
Very funny card, Hilary! I like it..the color is beautiful...
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