Week 67: COUNTRY

Yep.  That's right.  We're going on a creative trip...to anywhere of your choice because this week's cue word leaves LOTS of room for interpretation, as you'll soon see!

This week, we have one of our wonderful sponsors returning!

7 KIDS COLLEGE FUND sells the best cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies available. The goal of 7 KIDS is to spark and encourage creativity in our customers by bringing them the most innovative, as well as tried-and-true crafting products at the best possible price with fast shipping and excellent customer service. We hope you will find our store and products exciting and of exceptional value. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority!

There are lots of new products in the online store, so be sure and go take a look!  Besides, you may just win a $20 gift certificate if you are this week's winner!

Now let's take a look at the unique COUNTRY interpretations of the design team and our guest designers!

Guest Designer:  Hannelie

 design defined:

 A bold pattern can be used for a CAS design if you restrict it to a small amount.


Guest Designer:  Lori

design defined:
Adding a pop of color makes a CAS card stand out.


Melissa

 design defined:
Pop up one portion of your main image to create interest.

Rosemary

design defined:
Shabby chic details can be added to a CAS design... just remember to keep them simple.


Tracey

design defined:

Embossing a one layer design adds texture to your design.

 

Ardyth

design defined: 

Use colour to reinforce your message(s)!


Gillian

design defined:
Try layering your stamps to create depth.

Jen 

design defined:
A simple strip of patterned paper can add balance and interest to a CAS card.


Judy

design defined:
A subtle background stamp can still be considered "white space."


Kimberly

design defined:

A bold sentiment and image with lots of white space makes a glorious CAS card!


Maureen 

design defined:
Try stamping your sentiment in colored ink rather than black or brown for an little bit of pop.


Meghan 

design defined: 
Try grouping your card elements in one corner on your clean and simple card.

Now go have fun and don't forget to link up your COUNTRY creations by Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (CDT)!