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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

CASology #200: CAS

Hello, friends!  I am so excited to be here today as we celebrate our 200th challenge at CASology this week!  What better cue card than the acronym that started it all...CAS!


To add to the fun this week, several members of the CASology Design Team will be offering blog candy...including me!  Each DT member who is participating will select a random commenter from their blog who also linked up a card at CASology.  Winners will be announced on each Design Team member's blog as well as the CASology blog next Tuesday.  So be sure to visit the Design Team members this week, leave comments, AND play along at CASology!

 As my blog candy to celebrate 200 challenges at CASology, I will be offering these goodies as a prize to one lucky participant:

As a reminder, here are some points to keep in mind when you are creating a card in the CAS (Clean And Simple) style:

1. One main image
2. Lots of open space--uncluttered
3. Limited layers and embellishments
4. Quick and easy to recreate (note--it may take a long time to get a design you like, but once you have that design, making more should be a piece of cake)

OK, now to my card!  I pulled out some retired Hero Arts wildflower stamps and inked them up with LePlume markers, stamped in a masked off circle, then added distress inks around the border of the circle before removing the mask.  The sentiment is from Jillibean Soup ("Handwritten Sentiments"). This card was so quick and easy to make!  

OK, now it's your turn! Remember to leave a comment here AND link up a card at CASology by noon on Monday for a chance to win my blog candy!  Check out the Design Team blogs for more inspiration...and be sure to visit our guest designer this week, too!
Guest Designer: Diana

Thanks for visiting,
Judy
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65 comments:

  1. Cindy C.May 31, 2016 at 9:36 AM

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  2. Cindy C.May 31, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Super cute card Judy! Congrats on the 200th challenge milestone! I hope to play along.

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  3. UnknownMay 31, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    SO beautiful Judy, and the sentiment is so true! The wildflowers have such a pretty water-coloured look in that beautifully inked circle! I look forward to seeing who wins your beautiful blog candy! It's going to be a fun week!

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  4. MelissaMay 31, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    Oh my! Judy, this is so sweet and pretty! LOVE the look of this watercolored beauty!!!

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  5. ArdythMay 31, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Wow! Those flowers look amazing and framing them in a blue masked circle makes the whole thing pop!

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  6. Barb GhigMay 31, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    Such a sweet card, Judy! I love how you blended your inks on the background, and how you watercolored those darling wildflowers! Fabulous masking, and your sentiment is just beautiful!

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  7. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21May 31, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    This is just so dreamy ... love the soft distressed circle and mix of wild flowers.

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  8. DIANA L.May 31, 2016 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful card Judy, you made my world a better place just by seeing you happy flowers. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART
    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  9. Jacquie SouthasMay 31, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    Perfect CAS card, Judy! Love the dreamy feel of the flowers!

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  10. GloriaMay 31, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    Wow!
    This card is so beautiful!
    Love your card and design!

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  11. UnknownMay 31, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    Very beautiful card!

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  12. Gillian RMay 31, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    Awww this is so pretty Judy. Hope you are keeping well

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  13. JoyceMay 31, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    Gorgeous, Judy. Your floral scene has such depth, and looks so pretty and dreamy.

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  14. Lynne in NIMay 31, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the colouring effect on your pretty flowers :)

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  15. Estelle TBTMay 31, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    Such a pretty CAS card! Love your sweet watercolored flowers and your beautiful inked circle.
    Thanks for the chance to win and congrats on the 200th Challenge!

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  16. Lisa EltonMay 31, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    Oh, I LIKE your pretty little wildflowers Judy! What a perfectly charming card this is!!

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  17. Laurie UngerMay 31, 2016 at 7:46 PM

    Love these super cute wildflowers.

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  18. Michelle LuptonMay 31, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    Your card is just lovely!

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  19. KimMay 31, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    This is so pretty! Love the frame around the flowers.

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  20. Tracey McNeelyMay 31, 2016 at 11:28 PM

    Judy your flowers stamped inside that masked off circle are gorgeous, so much dimension. A beautiful example of CAS design.

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  21. JulyeJune 1, 2016 at 3:34 AM

    Pretty and love the technique too thanks for sharing.

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  22. Wendy R.June 1, 2016 at 4:51 AM

    Ooooooo how gorgeous!!!

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  23. Jane WillisJune 1, 2016 at 4:59 AM

    Beautiful card, I love the wildflowers framed by the circle
    Jane

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  24. Karen DunbrookJune 1, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    so beautiful!! love the hint of the shadows in the bkg.

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  25. GerrinaJune 1, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    Swinging by to get a closer look at your sky...what a beautiful card; one to remember and case another time if that's oke with you... 200 times; that are a lot of cards and even more comments! Thanks for your inspiration!

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  26. Michele K. HendersonJune 1, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful card! I love how you've created the flowers!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  27. TaeEunJune 1, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful CAS design, Judy! Love the dreamy focal image and the bold sentiment!

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  28. Jen W.June 1, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Love those pretty, soft flowers and that perfectly masked circle, Judy. Gorgeous!

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  29. AileenJune 2, 2016 at 2:50 AM

    These flowers look so pretty done on the card within the circle. Beautiful

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  30. Maria Rodriguez.June 2, 2016 at 7:11 AM

    Hello Judy: I love this colorful field flowers look amazing with that soft and perfectly masked beautiful background, just lovely.
    Hugs,
    Maria Rodriguez.

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  31. JaneJune 2, 2016 at 3:43 PM

    Your smudgy flower window is just so pretty and totally my colours!

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  32. ShellyJune 2, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    This is so pretty, Judy!

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  33. SkylarkJune 2, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    I was initially drawn to your fabulous card by the colours. The stamping is so soft and pretty and finished with a perfectly matched sentiment. Stef x

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  34. LilianJune 2, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the flowers!
    Lilian
    The Leaf Studio

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  35. LeslieTJune 3, 2016 at 6:35 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love all aspects of this - from the image down to the design!

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  36. cmJune 3, 2016 at 11:14 AM

    Such a sweet, pretty little garden of flowers you've planted for us, Judy! CAS and lovely! Happy 200th Challenge to you and the team! Thank you for the blog candy and, especially, the amazing inspiration!
    ~carol

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  37. foleysfriendJune 3, 2016 at 12:39 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this card; it is so beautiful; I'm going to try to CASE this card.

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  38. Monika ReeckJune 3, 2016 at 4:41 PM

    Is that OLD Hero arts Flower Judy?
    woooowww so beautiful on this colors
    and you also made the shadow
    the sponged around the circle is beautiful
    love the idea of masked
    adorable card my friend
    and thanks for the chance to win your goodies
    hugs
    Monika

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    1. Judy1223June 3, 2016 at 10:55 PM

      Hi, Monika! Yes, they are old Hero Arts flowers! I never get tired of them!

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  39. SusanJune 3, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    Truly gorgeous card - I'd love to be on the receiving end of this one!!
    ~ thank you for the opportunity to win your blog candy xx

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  40. Lucy E.June 3, 2016 at 5:40 PM

    What a pretty masked floral scene!
    I'll have to try this.

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  41. ClaireJune 4, 2016 at 4:59 AM

    Beautiful Judy - I never thought of using coloured flowers against a masked background. I always seem to use black ink! May have to CASE this....

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  42. CealJune 4, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful card, love the wildflowers. thanks for a chance to win!

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  43. GerdineJune 4, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Love the technique you have used. Beautiful blues in the circle! Love the flowers.

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  44. MarilynJune 4, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful card, Judy. A big congrats to CASology and the design team for reaching this milestone.

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  45. Karen KJune 4, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    Your card is really lovely! I love how you stamped the masked center. Your sentiment is really special. Congrats on the 200!

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  46. Karen KJune 4, 2016 at 10:25 PM

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  47. Lisa's Creative NicheJune 4, 2016 at 11:04 PM

    I really love all of the colors on the florals and the masking!

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  48. DonnaJune 5, 2016 at 6:32 AM

    Beautiful colors! LOve that focal point. And a great set=sentiment. Happy 200th.

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  49. TamiJune 5, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    Oh Judy I love the flowers. Happy 200th!!

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  50. Melissa L.June 5, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    This is beautiful, Judy. I love it! Masking and sponging are 2 of my favorite techniques. You did a lovely job.

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  51. AlisonCJune 5, 2016 at 3:26 PM

    These flowers look so pretty and cheerful against the blue. Sweet sentiment too.

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  52. Creative worldJune 5, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful flower meadow card with stunning design and gorgeous color combo...hugs...Željka

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  53. Sazzle DazzleJune 5, 2016 at 6:48 PM

    Super pretty and sheer elegance. Congrats on 200 challenges.

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  54. Jessica LinJune 5, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    Very pretty and spring-y. I have that sentiment stamp set, too! It's one of my very first haha :P

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  55. Shona ChambersJune 5, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Wow Judy, your card is so pretty and what a perfect CAS design. I've never used markers to stamp before, must give this a go!! Congratulations on your 200th challenge and here's to at least another 200!

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  56. Taunya ButlerJune 5, 2016 at 11:11 PM

    Your sentiment is SO TRUE!! Your card is lovely and so visually pleasing!! The shaded area looks so soft and pretty with the flowers. Like laying in a meadow looking up at the blue sky!! Incredibly done!!

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  57. StirYourCreativityJune 6, 2016 at 4:15 AM

    Lovely card. Those flowers look so beautiful

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  58. Grudniowe HandmadeJune 6, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    What can I say...
    Adorable! :)))
    Happy 200th. and hugs

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  59. Tina Z.June 6, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    Stunning card, I love it.

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  60. Grá O'NeillJune 6, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    Gorgeous card I love the soft flowery central image :)

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  61. ValerijaJune 6, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Wonderful flowers! Love your card so much. Great job!
    Valerija xx

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  62. Milka GuboJune 6, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    Gorgeous card!! Love it! :o)

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  63. kim @thisthatandthewholekaboodle.comJune 6, 2016 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the colors you used!!!!

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  64. Kreative KymonaJune 7, 2016 at 12:06 AM

    Hey Judy!! I love your masked circle and flowers. So pretty!!

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