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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

CASology # 131: BIRTHDAY

Hello, friends!  Welcome back to another cue card at CASology.  This one promises to be a popular one!


This week we are sponsored by STAMPlorations...be sure to check out the CASology blog for all the details!

Since I am always in need of birthday cards, I made two cards for the cue this week. Both are one-layer cards, easy to make and easy to mail.

My first card uses all WPlus9 stamps -- I just bought Strictly Sentiments 5 and I thought this sentiment went well with the retired "Mehndi Medallions" set for either a male or female.  A simple black line across the bottom of the card grounds the images and sentiment.  I couldn't help but add tiny gems that matched the inks I used!



My second card was totally inspired by Deanna of Kloset Kreations (see her card HERE).   I used some never before used Papertrey Ink flowers in my stash paired with a big birthday sentiment and a Cuttlebug border embossing folder.  A few dots of blue Stickles added some extra sparkle but no bulk.  An easy one-layer birthday card!



I know this cue is going to be a popular one this week...and I can't wait to see what clean and simple designs you come up with!  (More for me to Pin, my friends!)  Be sure to link up your card by noon on Sunday.  Check out the Design Team and Guest Designer's card this week, too -- you will be totally inspired!

Guest Designer: Hannelie
Thanks for visiting,
Judy
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16 comments:

  1. Cindy C.January 27, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Both so pretty, love the soft palette you've chosen Judy!!

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  2. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Love these cards Judy, the colours you used are so fresh!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Hey Judy!! I love your cards. The first one is my favorite!! I love the colors you used to create that card. So pretty! Nicely done.

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  4. Gillian RJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    These are so so pretty Judy, I love the colours you have used

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  5. JoyceJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Two fabulous card, Judy. Love how you've nestled the sentiment amongst your medallions on the first card. Did you recently update your picture? Love it.

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  6. ArdythJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Great cards, Judy - Love the fresh spring colours and the use of embossing!

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  7. Lisa EltonJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    So fresh and pretty Judy, perfect for a snowy cold day! Love the matching gems, they add just the right amount of zip!

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  8. Kara LynneJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Love the bold sentiments on both of your cards and those colored gems are perfectly placed! Thanks for following my blog, Judy!

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  9. ShellyJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    These are both so sweet, Judy! Love them!

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  10. wienerhoneymoonersJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Judy, really truly inspiring, I have quite a few stamp sets like this that I have not broken open, I am seeing them in a new way!!! yay!!!! Lovely!!! Love the gems!!!

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  11. Happy DanceJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Two really great birthday cards, Judy. Love the unisex design of the first, and those colors. Your second card is perfect for a lady! Those flowers and flower dies are awesome. Love these. Bev

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  12. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    I am with Kimberly on this one! I have some well loved stamps that i could apply these principles to, and haven't yet, so I must give this a go. I don't know what it is about your cards Judy, but they always make me smile. Despite being so beautifully CAS, you always manage to capture joy in your designs. There is something in the way you combine colour and layout, not sure exactly what your secret is, but I love it!

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  13. Barb GhigJanuary 28, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    Two gorgeous cards, Judy! I love the colors you chose for the Mehndi Medallions and your embossed border is so pretty!

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  14. Sazzle DazzleJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Hmmm gorgeous cards and super duper colour choices.
    Love them both equally x

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  15. Colleen DietrichJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    The medallion card has such great flow, and the rhinestone-matched colors are fabulously fun, Judy!

    Gearing up for another snowstorm??

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  16. Anita in FranceJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Two fabulous cards, Judy ... fresh and bright and with the perfect touch of bling and shimmer ... so pretty! Anita :)

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