Friday, December 21, 2012

CASology #24: Star

Hello, friends!  I can't believe we are in the final days leading up to Christmas...I have always loved the excitement and anticipation in these days leading up to "the big day!"  I feel like a kid again, and I thoroughly enjoy the anticipation of that magical eve and morning. 

I am also SO happy to have a break from work and school and sports and activities...nothing more enjoyable than a week off to spend having fun with family and friends.  (With all the recent events in Connecticut, I am especially grateful for this gift.)  Let the fun begin!



So, I'm sneaking in some cards in between wrapping gifts and last minute shopping.  The cue word for this week's CASology challenge is STAR, and I couldn't wait to play along!

Since they are Christmas cards, I am also linking them up to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge.

Both cards use stars cut with Spellbinders dies and Bazzill Christmas-themed patterned papers.  My first card uses a Hero Arts sentiment and a very tiny pearl in the center of the smallest star.



My second card uses a cream card-base with a faint gingham pattern stamped in Soft Vanilla shadow ink.  The star is dry embossed using a Sizzix "argyle" embossing folder; the sentiment is an old woodblock stamp I had in my stash from Morning Star.



Just a reminder that I have a little giveaway going on until December 23rd, when I will draw a random winner.  Check it out HERE.

Thanks again for stopping by...take good care!
Judy

14 comments:

  1. love the homespun look of both cards, judy... the second one is my favorite, though. i love the star against the soft gingham background!!

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  2. Love your beautiful stars, Judy! Enjoy your time off! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! :)

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  3. Beautiful starry creations, Judy! Love them both! Wishing you and your family the Merriest Christmas! Hugs!

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  4. Hi Judy, Both of your cards are so beautifully made. I want to wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas & all the best for the New Year.

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  5. Each are so simple, yet the patterns keep them SO festive! Merry Christmas!!

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  6. Love the homespun quilty feel of these! Very festive! Thanks so much for playing along with CASology this week - we think you're a star!

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    1. Thank you so much, Ardyth! You are definitely a star in my book!

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  7. What awesome cards, Judy! Love them both! Have a Merry Christmas!! :)

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  8. I love the way you've so creatively combined patterns on these, Judy! Love your creativity! Thanks for joining us yet again at CASology! :)

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  9. Congratulations on your CASology Honorable Mention!!! I love your card with it's gingham and beautiful layers. Merry Christmas!

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  10. Beautiful CAS cards Judy, such pretty stars and a lovely sentiment.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp.
    Merry Christmas :)
    hugs Mandy xx

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  11. Love the colors on your star card, especially the one on the kraft paper. Congrats on your win!

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