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!

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

Guest Designer:  Claire

design defined:
Create a subtle background on a CAS card by stenciling with Gesso.

Ardyth

design defined:
Add a little sparkle to a CAS black and white design for a festive feeling!

Hazel

design defined:
Let your sentiment take center stage.


Jen

design defined:

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

design defined:
Keep your accents small to keep your design CAS.

Kimberly

design defined:
Highlighting can emphasize a CAS design without adding layers!


Kymona

design defined:

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.

Tracey

design defined:
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)!

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