Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Week 141: NEWS


We didn't have anything grand and exciting to share with you when we originally came up with this cue word.  We're finding it rather fun to be able to announce some wonderful news with you this week, however!  Gillian and her husband welcomed a baby boy into their household on April 1st!  James George Ross surprised everyone with an early arrival, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz.  Isn't he precious?!!!


Given the way this week's cue word matches up so perfectly with James' arrival, feel free to create a baby themed card to help us celebrate!  Also, be sure and go say hello to Gillian on her blog!  She'd love to hear from you!

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The Alley Way Stamps is returning as our sponsor!  This week's winner will receive the fantastic Iconic stamp set!  Be sure and keep up with all that's happening over on their blog!

http://www.thealleywaystamps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Iconic

Let's take a look at what the design team and this week's guest designer created to inspire you!

Guest Designer:  Claire
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Create a subtle background on a CAS card by stenciling with Gesso.
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Add a little sparkle to a CAS black and white design for a festive feeling!
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Let your sentiment take center stage.


Jen
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Some bright colours and a bold sentiment make for a super CAS design!


Joyce
design defined:
Keep the colored part of your design on a focal panel.


Judy
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Keep your accents small to keep your design CAS.
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Highlighting can emphasize a CAS design without adding layers!


Kymona
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Using an embellishment to guide the eye to the focal point keeps the design CAS!


Melissa
 design defined:
A single strip of color can enhance the main image on a CAS design.
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Frame a focal image with your sentiment.


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


10 comments:

  1. Congrats on the wonderful news!! Welcome baby!! :) Happy to see TAWS for the sponsor too!!

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  2. Oh Gillian!! Hugs for you and your new little wee bundle of joy!!
    =] Michele

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  3. Huge congrats on your news Gillian - what great timing for this challenge! Thanks for having me guest this week - love all the clever creations from the DT!

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  4. Oh, what happy news, baby James is precious! Terrific cards ladies!

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  5. Many congratulations to Gillian and her family! Cant wait to play!

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  6. Congrats Gillian!
    Love the DT cards!

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  7. Congratulations Gillian! Good choice of name ... my son is James :) x

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