Tuesday, October 22, 2013

CASology #67: COUNTRY

Hello, friends!  Another Tuesday, another cue word at CASology!  I have been enjoying the beautiful entries for the many fall-themed cues at CASology in the past few weeks, and this week could lead you down that path, too! 


It could actually lead you in many different directions...that's the beauty of a cue word...just take it and run with it!

This week we are sponsored by 7 Kids College Fund...be sure to check out all the details at the CASology blog!

OK, so here's how this went for me.  I had so many thoughts for this cue I had a very hard time actually making a card!  I adore the "country" style of decorating, and I wanted to go with a French country or folk art country style design.  But then my mind went to patriotic thoughts, and I wanted to make a card for Any Hero at Operation Write Home.  Then I thought of country music.  Then I thought of the rural country landscape and farms and cows and sheep.  Goodness, so many options!

I finally made two cards, both using country-style design elements (e.g., gingham, cream/blue, berry wreaths, floral dry embossing, lacy border punch, country hearts, jute, raffia, etc.).



(All stamps by Papertrey Ink and Studio G)


I look forward to seeing what COUNTRY means to you.  Be sure to upload your projects by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday to play along!  While you're at it, check out the awesome cards this week by our Design Team and two fabulous Guest Designers, too!


Jen Wills
Guest Designers: Hannelie and Lori

Thanks for stopping by, I do appreciate your visits!
Judy

20 comments:

  1. These are both gorgeous Judy, I agree so many directions you could go with the Cue word this week

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  2. Hi Judy! I like both of your cards.....this is a theme that can go so many ways and I think that you nailed it. I always love "elegant" country.

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  3. Two beautiful cards Judy, I especially love the wreath on the gingham backdrop

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  4. Two great cards. The gingham background is pure country and your pumpkins are rustic heaven!

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  5. Judy, that wreath card is so charming - just love it! And your pumpkins are sheer delight! Well done on this difficult (for some) cue word!

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  6. Judy both gorgeous cards! I love the just on your first card and the sutle embossing on the second.

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  7. You have definitely captured the country feeling - the gingham and that wreath are perfect!

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  8. The gingham really gave your wreath card a country feel and the wreath is gorgeous. Love the pumpkin card, too...so CAS and country.

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  9. Both of these are so pretty, Judy! I love that little red wreath and the embossed card base on the second is great!!! :)

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  10. both cards are fabulous, judy... I love those little paper pieced pumpkins!! too cute!

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  11. Amazing wreath. I just received this set too and have only just begun playing with it. This card is so lovely and urges me to play more! Lovely paper piecing!

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  12. Judy both or your cards are wonderful! The wreath on the gingham is gorgeous and I love the little paper pieced pumpkins! Thanks so much for the sweet comment on my blog! Really made me smile :)

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  13. Both of your cards are great "country" cards!! Love the wreath with gingham, great idea!

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  14. Judy :) stunning cards :) loving the gingham :) and also your advice with the photo problem has now helped out quite a few of my other blogging pals :) :) xxx

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  15. beautiful cards, I just love that punched border ... it goes perfectly with the wreath :)

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  16. This is a very inspiring cue! I really love both of your cards- that PTI wreath image has always been a fave of mine and you know how I feel about PUMPKINS!!

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  17. How I love the rustic pumpkin patch AND the sweet country miss that your gingham card evokes! Just superb, Judy!!

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  18. Judy, I love the way the cue word inspired you!
    beautiful!

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  19. I just love the wreath on the patterned paper Judy and those paper pieced Pumpkins are too sweet!

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