Saturday, 18 February 2012

I finally did it! (I think)

Happy Saturday to everyone, hope you are ok.  I had a lovely day yesterday with my daughter in Manchester. We did a bit of shopping and had a nice lunch and natter.  Then last night my stepson is up from London and he took us out for a lovely meal.  Today I am just waiting for my husband's grandchildren to come over and they are staying the night so more fun on the way!

Today's card is (I think) CAS - the first one I have ever done. And it is so hard to make yourself stop, I asked my DH if he thought I should just add a ribbon but he said no so I held myself back lol.


I bought the stamps at the Trafford Centre the other week they are by Inkylicious.  I made the back ground by tearing some paper and sponging over with some Cut'n Dry foam and various inks.  Here is a close up:


I cut the aperture with my Nesties, the sentiment is from the same stamp set and I stamped it direct onto the cardstock. I'd like to enter the following challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge - Create Your own Background
Less is More - Die Cuts/Punches
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - No Designer Papers
Sir Stampalot - In the Garden
Through the Craftroom Door - CAS with Sentiment

Well that's it from me for today I will try and get round everyone's blogs to see what you have been coming up with later.  Thanks for looking and take care xx
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35 comments:

  1. Sylvia x18 February 2012 at 15:57

    simple and stunning...well done susan

    Sylvia x

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  2. julie_woolston18 February 2012 at 16:01

    Susan your card is gorgeous.

    Hugs Julie x

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  3. Diane's Card Designs18 February 2012 at 16:26

    Hi Susan, I love this stamp and the background you have created is amazing. I also went to the Trafford with my daughter and a friend last Monday. I love it there! Where did you get the stamp from I didn't know there was a craft shop at the Trafford.
    Those images from LCI...I also have bought the whole set. I can't wait to go and have a play with another one of them later. I could never find garden/flowery images I like and when Kerry brought these out I was in my element.
    Have a lovely weekend and happy crafting!
    Diane xx

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  4. Doreen18 February 2012 at 16:51

    A stunning card Susan,love the background.xxx

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  5. sue w.18 February 2012 at 16:53

    Hi Susan, I love this, you really showcased the stamps. Fab.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  6. chrissy xx18 February 2012 at 17:20

    WoW!!!!!Stunning! LOve your colours! No! It didn't need ribbon lol...That's the fault with CAS's you always feel that you need to add 'just a touch'.
    Chrissyxx

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  7. Sue B 18 February 2012 at 17:23

    Wow! this is awesome Susan!! I love the beautiful background. Those colours are So pretty!! and what gorgeous stamps! It doesn't need any more embellies - it's a perfect C & S Card!
    Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
    Big Hugs!
    Sue xx

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  8. Sue18 February 2012 at 17:37

    You are very clever Susan,I love your cas card.
    Sue x

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  9. Vicky18 February 2012 at 18:24

    It's just perfect Susan... :o)

    have a lovely weekend hun...big hugs Vicky xx

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  10. Debbie18 February 2012 at 20:57

    Absolutely beautiful Susan. I love the stamps and the wonderful colours.
    Debbie x

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  11. Carol18 February 2012 at 21:09

    Beautiful card Susan, love your inky background. Carol x

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  12. mags18 February 2012 at 21:16

    Beautiful card Susan. Love the background. Really must try a CAS card but not sure I would know where to stop.
    Glad you had a good time in Manchester. My daughter is at Uni there and love going visiting her.
    Mags
    x

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  13. coops18 February 2012 at 21:20

    wow this is stunning susan.really beautiful ;D

    xx coops xx

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  14. Diane's Card Designs18 February 2012 at 22:56

    Hi Susan, my sister went to the Craft Fair at the Trafford. She wanted me to go but I couldn't make it that day. I'll try and get there next time and I might even bump into you....lol
    Diane xx

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  15. Berry 18 February 2012 at 22:56

    Stunning work Susan what a beautiful background hugs Rebekah xx

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  16. brenda19 February 2012 at 08:14

    This looks perfect CAS to me Susan and a wonderful fusion of colours.

    Thank you so much for joining us In the Garden at Stampalot Challenge this month, good luck and hope you will join us again.

    B x

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  17. GinaA19 February 2012 at 09:06

    Totally gorgeous, love the dandelion stamp and the sentiment is perfect. Stunning landscape background.

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  18. Viv19 February 2012 at 10:47

    Great CAS card - can't beleive it's your first one! I am now actually enjoying doing them and look forward to the LIM challenge every week!
    Didn't make it to M'cester either -was having carpet delivered on my free day - would have sooner been buying stamps than arranging furniture!

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  19. Stempelomi19 February 2012 at 11:17

    absolutly great work!

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  20. Aileen19 February 2012 at 11:52

    Beautiful card. Love the scene with the dandelion and super sentiment to go with it. x

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  21. Chrissie19 February 2012 at 14:40

    This is simply gorgeous and great CAS design.
    Your inky background is beautiful!
    Thanks so much for joining us and we hope to see you again next time.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  22. Scrapmate19 February 2012 at 15:53

    I love these stamps & you've made a fab CAS card.

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  23. Mrs.B19 February 2012 at 16:29

    Gorgeous card and your have created a lovely background.
    Avril xx

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  24. Glenda Atkins19 February 2012 at 17:26

    Stunning, perfect just how it is!

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  25. Sally H19 February 2012 at 21:06

    Wow, Susan! Stunning card! Thanks so much for joining us in the Garden at Sir stampalot this month and good luck!

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  26. Craftychris20 February 2012 at 10:09

    oooh gorgeous! Love it. The background is brilliant. Your husband was right to stop right there! xx

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  27. Jo Price 20 February 2012 at 18:54

    This is a lovely card with a great background, thanks for joining us this week at OSCC.
    Jo xxx

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  28. pinky20 February 2012 at 20:12

    Stunning creation Susan! Thanks for joining us at Stampalot this month.
    Pinky

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  29. Mau xx20 February 2012 at 21:26

    Stunning!!!!! I love it xx

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  30. Mandi20 February 2012 at 22:14

    Gorgeous card, superb inking
    Thank you so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  31. Squirrel21 February 2012 at 11:55

    How beautiful, those colours are just gorgeous. Happy LIMing!
    Rosey x

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  32. Teena (AKA Teens, TeeBee, Wee Hen, Mum)22 February 2012 at 06:05

    I love so much about this card so in the spirit of CAS I will simply say beautiful!

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  33. Sandy23 February 2012 at 01:35

    Susan this is gorgeous and so arty! I love what you did with this - so creative. Now tell me, if I were lucky enough to have a natter with you, would that come with scones and clotted cream. Oh I do hope so!
    Sandy

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  34. Ruth27 February 2012 at 21:19

    Beautiful garden themed card.Lovely inking.Thanks for sharing it with us at Sir Stampalot! Ruth :)

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