Tuesday, February 16, 2016

CASology #185: EGG

Hello, friends!  After a beautiful week of Valentines, we are back with our next CASology cue card!


I guess we can now switch our attention to all things spring...birds nests and Easter eggs and new life!  There are lots of ways to go with this cue.  I wound up making an entire set of cards that I will likely send to my nieces and nephews for Easter this year.

For my cards, I used coordinating patterned papers and a large egg die ("Ribbon and Bow Egg" by Poppystamps).  I embossed the card borders (embossing folder by Stampin' Up!) to frame the main image, and I'll add the sentiments inside.  This way, these gorgeous patterned eggs can take center stage on the card fronts!

Here they are all together:





I added Wink of Stella on all the bows for some sparkle, and I sanded the dry embossed card edges since the card stock had a white core.

Hint: When you are paper-piecing an intricate die cut such as this egg, it helps to turn the die over and place the individual pieces back in the die, then tape them in place before taking it out to adhere on your card.

Here are my cards one by one:









I can't wait to see what EGG brings to mind for you!  Be sure to link up your EGG card by noon on Monday (Central time). You will also be inspired by the many ways our Design Team and Guest Designer interpreted the cue this week...be sure to check out their blogs, too!

Guest Designer: Gerrina

Our Sponsor This Week:  STAMPlorations

Thanks for visiting,
Judy

14 comments:

  1. I love the subtle interest added by the 'frame' being in a different dp - very cool!

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  2. These are so pretty, Judy! Love the patterned papers!

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  3. What a beautiful display! LOVE it Judy!

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  4. They all look so fresh! Love the pink and green ones! A great design! Thanks for having me as Guest-Designer this week!

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  5. Judy, these are SO sweet! Your nieces & nephews will love them!!! Thanks for the paper piecing tip! :)

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  6. Judy these are all so pretty, perfect for your nieces and nephews! Love the papers you chose.

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  7. Beautiful set of Easter cards, Judy! I love your choice of patterned papers and your embossed border is stunning!

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  8. Fantastic set of Easter cards. Love the design and your papers too. I spy an embossing folder that is so happy to be seeing some love.

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  9. Oh my goodness, these are all so incredibly cute!! Love the frame and your pretty mix of colors and papers!!

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  10. Judy these are all so darling ... LOve that egg die, with its bitty little 'frame' - the last little pink gingham is most definitely my favorite today... I wonder why? xx
    =]

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  11. Oh Judy, love all of this cards, this egg die really is fantastic, love how you made several eggs and combined the bows, super clever to make all of this beautiful cards.
    I love it that you used the SU Tulips Frame, is one of my favorites for Easter.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Maria.

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  12. cute array of cards Judy and fun to case.

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  13. What a beautiful array of egg-y goodness! Love the colors and the egg design with the bows is so pretty!

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  14. Hey Judy!!! I love your cards. That paper piercing looks amazing. Nicely done.

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