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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

CASology #80: PURPLE

Hello, friends!  It's Tuesday, and you know what that means?  Yep!  A new CASology cue, and this one is a colorful one!



This week we are sponsored by Prickly Pear Rubber Stamps.  Be sure to check out all the details at the CASology blog!  (There is a free grab bag of unmounted rubber stamps offered as a prize!)

I believe that the Pantone Color of the Year for 2014 is a variation of purple ("Radiant Orchid" to be exact)...you can find more information about this in THIS post. 

I remember when I heard that news I was actually disappointed...I can't even remember the last time I reached for purple when making a card.  I'm sure it was for a color challenge somewhere a few years ago.  Or maybe for a card I made for my daughter who ADORES the color purple. 

Well, no matter, I had to play along with PURPLE this week and here is how it went!


I was so happy to be able to finally play with some more Christmas presents...my Memory Box bow dies!  I paired them up with some purple papers and a Paper Smooches sentiment and voila!  Instant birthday card!




While I was at it, I made a second card using another new die ("Leanna" butterfly by Simon Says Stamp).  I'm not sure if this card is considered CAS, but definitely clean and layered!  I'm thinking if I had stamped the PTI sentiment and medallion images directly onto the card base and added the butterfly, that would have been much more CAS.



Now it's your turn!  I look forward to your purple creations this week...you have until 4PM on Sunday to upload your purple goodies!  In the meantime, be sure to stop by the Design Team and Guest Designer blogs for more inspiration.


Gillian Ross
Kimberly Wiener
Guest Designer: Toni

Have a good one...and thanks for visiting!
Judy
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20 comments:

  1. Marlou McAleesJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    hi Judy :) loooove both your cards :) perfect in purple ;) xx ♥

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  2. Julia AstonJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Wonderful embossed framing for your pretty birthday presents!

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  3. ShellyJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    'PRETTY' are both of your cards, Judy! The purple color on each are lovely. :)

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  4. NancyJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Such beautiful cards! I love your use of purple. Just right and not overpowering!

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  5. ArdythJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    So pretty! Love the delicate die cuts!

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  6. Gillian RJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful cards. Love how you used the memory box dies

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  7. DianeJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Beautiful embossed card design Judy.

    Hugs Diane

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  8. MeghanJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    I knew that about the Pantone color of the year but you were the one who thought to use it for the cue card this week! Clever! Love this sweet little card. It's so dainty!

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  9. BrendaJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Wow Judy, you have made two beautiful cards! I love that gorgeous birthday card, and thanks for the idea of using that Bow die, I am pretty sure I have it!

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  10. DeeptiJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Amazing cards, I just love the diversity of ur cards... and both look awesome, the doily on the second card is stunning :)

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  11. Barb GhigJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Both of your cards are just beautiful, Judy! I really love your birthday packages with those pretty pearls and darling bows! Looks like playing with purple was a breeze for you!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Fabulous cards! Especially I love the embossed frame on your first card!

    Hugs, May

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  13. DarnellJanuary 29, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    Aaaahsome, Judy! I JUST got that pinking shear EF in the mail today (AND I have the bows!), so thank you for the inspiration! Both cards are ridiculously beautiful!! Hugs, Darnell

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  14. RadhikaJanuary 29, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful cards love the die cuts :)

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  15. JoyceJanuary 29, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    For a girl who claims not to like purple......two fabulous cards. I really like how you created your own presents. Those bow dies are fantastic.

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  16. wienerhoneymoonersJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:54 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Love your presents and the amazing second card!! You have inspired me to do another card too!!!

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  17. Ngan R. January 30, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful cards, Judy!

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  18. Jen W.January 30, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Double the gorgeousness! Love those fun presents and that's a great use for patterned paper scraps. The second card is really lovely. I love the subtle medallion in the background and I want that butterfly die!

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  19. Robin K.January 30, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    Both cards are wonderful Judy- my fave is definitely the first one!!! I really love this design- if you changed up the colors and sentiment it would make a great Christmas card! I feel the same way you do about the color of the year- orchid is not a color I reach for at all whether it be in card making, clothes or decorating!

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  20. Monika ReeckFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Dear Judy...I love your card with the GIFT it is so happy and delightful card the one who get will smile I believe it and the one with butterfly is so adorable...I wanna touch that butterfly...

    Hope you are doing well and I just have time to join the challenge on CASology..hope you are the first DT who look at my blog and if you like leave me some words I would be so glad...big hugs from Germany. Monika

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy