Tuesday, August 12, 2014

CASology #108: MAGIC

Hello, friends!  Tuesday has arrived with a wonderful new cue card at CASology!


This week we are sponsored by STAMPlorations; be sure to check out the CASology blog for all the details!  Not only will this week's winner get to choose a certain stamp set, but all participants are eligible for a 10% discount in the shop until August 19th.  How sweet!

So, I had an idea as soon as I saw the cue this week.  Here is a little clue regarding the inspiration for my card...a little story and accompanying song...can you guess what it is?

"There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found,
for when they placed it on his head he began to dance around..."


Yes, it's Frosty the Snowman!  The magic hat brought him to life!  (Wouldn't that be so cool?!)



I printed this digital image (a sweet freebie by Torico at her former "Birdie Brown" blog) paired with a free digi sentiment by Hannelie.  Do you know why I used a "happy birthday" sentiment?  Every time they put the magic hat on Frosty, he comes to life and exclaims, "HAP-py BIRTH-day!"  I hope that the child who gets this birthday card understands the reference!  :)

I kept this card on the clean and simple side by adding minimal colors to what could be considered a "busy" image.  I wanted to focus on the snowman's hat...so that's where I focused attention with color and sparkle.

See how magical that Wink of Stella makes the magic hat look?


So, off you go!  Make something magical!

Be sure to link up your MAGIC card by noon on Monday (Central time). You will also be inspired by the many ways our Design Team and Guest Designers interpreted the cue this week...be sure to check out their blogs, too!


Guest Designers: Jane and Shelly
As always, thanks for visiting!
Judy

14 comments:

  1. I LOVE the sparkle and bit of colored bling around the hat!! This is SUPER CUTE Judy!

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  2. Judy, this is so clever! I remember that Frosty cartoon!

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  3. Love this card so much, Judy! Such a sweet story that went into your card. I also learned about Frosty The Snowman thanks to you. I realized it was the song from Frosty The Snowman that I was listening to in Christmas season. Now I'm watching Frosty The Snowman on Youtube. Haha! I love that old silky hat! May

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  4. I tried so hard to make this idea work - I love how yours turned out!

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  5. This is ADORABLE, Judy! Love your take on the cue card!

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  6. Of course I remember Frosty. Even in San Diego, we can dream about Frosty the Snowman. Your card is just darling.

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  7. ADORE this!!! MUCH!!! FUN, I love Frosty!!!

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  8. Awwww...! So sweet and perfectly magical!! Love the Frosty reference. Fun, fun card. Bev

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  9. So much thought and design went into your magical card, Judy! I love how frosty you made your birthday Frosty!! Hugs, Darnell

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  10. So adorable, Judy ... what a deliciously frosty Frosty The Snowman ... and how perfect to make him the star of the show on a birthday card ... love the magical shimmer and bling on his hat! Anita :)

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  11. Oh, this is so CUTE, Judy! I love how you put the focus on his sparkly hat and your 'color wash' background is perfect! Such a clever and fun way to wish Happy Birthday to a child!

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  12. Oh Judy, this is absolutely adorable, and so very magical! I LOVE this soft and gentle image with its magical inference. Your Wink of Stella definitely adds enchantment to his hat! So beautiful!

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  13. So happy to see that someone else loves Frosty!! Darling card, Judy!!
    =] Michele

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  14. Hi Judy!
    I so love to see the way crafters use my sentiments!
    I really hope to join the Casology team soon, things are going hectic here between visiting SA and getting our daughter ready for college. We are leaving on Friday... she will start her studies in the Netherlands September first!

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