January 11, 2012

CAS-ual Fridays #34


Hello, friends!  Thanks for stopping by.  My crafty space was calling me this afternoon, as the last few days have been emotionally exhausting.  I won't bore you with the details, but this year has not gotten off to the best start for me, and I'm feeling like I need another vacation!

Now that I think about it, maybe that's what led to the soft-hued, beach-inspired creation I made for this week's CAS-ual Fridays challenge.  The challenge this week was to use chipboard, and this rosy piece with a sand dollar was calling to me from my stash.


I started by stamping the starfish from WPlus9's Guiding Light using tea dye ink on a Rustic Cream panel.  I inked the edges, rounded the corners, and adhered it to a Dark Chocolate card base.

I cut two strips of Hawaiian Shores cardstock, trimming one with my pinking shears, and attached them 1/3 of the way up from the bottom.  These help to ground the sentiment, from PTI's Ribbon Tails, and the chipboard piece.

I inked the edges of the chipboard and wrapped a bit of baker's twine around the top before attaching it with foam adhesive.

Cardstock:  Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream, Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate)
Stamps:  WPlus9 Design Studio (Guiding Light), Papertrey Ink (Ribbon Tails)
Ink:  Papertrey Ink (Tea Dye duo), Stampin' Up! (Chocolate Chip)
Tools:  Fiskars (pinking shears), corner rounder
Accessories:  Me & My Big Ideas (chipboard), The Twinery (Caribbean baker's twine)

I actually started this card yesterday, with the sketch already in my head, and had to walk away from it because it just wasn't working.  I decided to try to salvage it this afternoon, and I'm glad I did.  I've found that the only way for me to break out of a creative slump is to just keep creating, even if things don't turn out quite as I'd hoped.

Thanks again for visiting me today!  Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for a new CASE Study challenge!

12 comments:

Nicki S said...

This is so pretty Christina! The soft colors just work! Love those starfish ;)

Ginny said...

Such a pretty, peaceful card. The colors are soothing. And it definitely makes me think "beach"! Wish you could take a vacation there, and I'd love to go walk along the beach and listen to the waves. Great design on this card.

Karen B. said...

Christina, this is beautiful, it seems like it is your blog name in a card. So pretty!

Virginia L. said...

Love it! VERY soft and pretty, Christina! Your layering and elements are so perfectly done!So glad that you played with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Dana said...

I'm so sorry Christina that your new year hasn't been peachy keen. Hoping things look up for you soon.
This card is beautiful. Soothing, calm...just where I'd like to be right now.
How about we make a date and go there?! *smile*

Nance Leedy said...

Soft, soothing and serene...just like a walk on the beach. This is a beauty Christina. Every detail is utter perfection and I love the starfish background stamping. I hope things pick up for you soon, my friend...((hugs))

Lindsay said...

This is so lovely Christina! I love the soft colors!

The Paper Parade said...

What an awesome beachy card. I love that stamp set, and the Hawaiian shores cardstock really makes everything pop.

Ally said...

Love this beautiful card, Christina. ;-) Those colors are wonderful together, and I love the beach theme. I could use a beach getaway too! I hope your year gets better, quickly. ;-)

Jen W. said...

What a fabulous bit of chipboard and you've framed it so beautifully on your card? Love the soft colours. :)

Alanna said...

What a lovely card. I love how you did the two strips of blue paper.

Andrea M said...

Well, let me pick my chin up off the floor, 'cause this card is JAW-DROPPING! BEAUTIFUL!!!
I am so sorry to hear that your new year isn't off to the best of starts. I sincerely hope things start to look up soon :)

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