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There is still time to play along with the current challenge at CASology! You have until Monday at NOON (CDT) to submit your creation and we'd love to have you join us!

Week 159: AQUATIC

 

Time to jump in with a new cue word!  Make a splash & show us your CAS talent!

Uniko Studio is returning as our wonderful sponsor and this week's winner will receive a gift certificate to the online store!

You'll want to hop along on the August Design Team Blog Hop this week for a chance to win the featured stamp sets!

Let's take a look at what the design team & our guest designer created to inspire you!

Guest Designer:  Jan

 design defined:

Inlaid die cuts can add interest without sacrificing white space.

Ardyth

design defined:

Don't be afraid to adjust the size and orientation of your card to preserve white space!


Gillian

design defined:

Keep a busy design to a small portion of your card to keep it CAS.


Hannelie

design defined:
Restrict the size of a background pattern to allow white space on your card.


Hazel

design defined:
Shape can add interest to a CAS card


Jen

design defined:

Complimentary colours work well for a CAS colour palette.


Joyce

design defined:

Keeping design elements within one third of the card preserves white space.

Judy

design defined:

Sometimes even the suggestion of a background design is enough on a CAS card!


 Kimberly

 design defined:
A little sponging of color can go a long way!


Kymona

design defined:
Creating at the bottom half of the card follows the 1/3rd rule!

Melissa

 design defined:

Use white space as a frame around your main image panel.

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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Week 158: Weekly Winners!

It's time to announce our Weekly Winner and Honorable Mentions! 

Hannelie had the honor of selecting the Winner for Week #158 and here is her selection:

Marilyn's card has a striking focal point which connects beautifully with the message of the card. Add the amazing dimension and perfect execution, and you have winner!

Congratulations, Marilyn!

Below is a winner's badge to proudly display on your blog:

 

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Here are the Honorable Mentions chosen by the rest of the design team:

1. Gillian's Choice: Penny's super cute card has the perfect sentiment for the image.	2. Ardyth's Choice: Lorelle's large focal image is CAS because she kept it very monochrome!	3. Judy's Choice: Rosalinda's soft touch of color and clean design fit the definition of CAS perfectly!
4. Melissa's Choice: Bev's white on white design is simplicity at its best! It caught my eye instantly!	5. Kimberly's Choice: Barbs card tickles me. So cute!!! Congrats!	6. Jen's Choice: Birgit's single word and simple design perfectly capture this week's cue word.
7. Kymona's Choice: The little dog on Daria's card makes the entire card precious! Awesome job!!	8. Hazel's Choice: Love how Katherine used precious white space to support the mood of her card.

Congratulations to all of you! 

Here is a badge to proudly display on your blogs: 

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Be sure to stop back in an hour for challenge #159!