Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Week 92: GARDEN


Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row.

Whether it's a nursery rhyme or visions of your summer garden, this word is sure to bring something to mind that will get your creativity growing!   But first, let's welcome one of our wonderful sponsors back!

http://www.stampsandscrapbooks.com/

Cathy Parlitsis from Stamps and Scrapbooks is offering this week's winner a free spot in the online Occasions 2014 Online Paper Crafting Class!

http://www.stampacademy.com/

Before you get started on your GARDEN project, let's take a look at the inspiration the design team has created for you!

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Use the rule of thirds for your CAS layout.


Joyce
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Matting white on white is a good way to add interest to your white space. 


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Die cuts can be a main image on a CAS card. 


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When following CAS principles, you can still stay true to your style, and not be afraid to be bold. 


 
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You can go bold with colors while keeping your card CAS.


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Texture can be a 'clean and simple' substitute for your card front. 


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Clean lines and simple embellishments are elements of CAS design. 


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CAS design translates well on tags too if you use the same principles. 


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Those tiny little 'extra' stamps you get in stamp sets are perfect for CAS cards!


Now go have fun creating your CAS design and don't forget to link up here on the challenge blog by Monday at NOON (CDT)!
 


5 comments:

  1. Another brilliant cue and superb inspirational cards! Thank you to all the Design Team :D x

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  2. Thanks so much for another great cue :)

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  3. Thank you for the gorgeous DT inspirations and a fabulous challenge Karen x

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  4. so many pretty cards here to see :-)

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