Monday, December 10, 2012

In Everything Give Thanks

For my Christmas Spellbinders Giveaway, Click HERE

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a great weekend!! I got quite a bit of my Christmas shopping done, but I still have some to go. Don't you just love wrapping presents listening to Christmas music with all the festive lights on :)


Most of you know that my style is pretty much the opposite of CAS. I love layers and bling. But the current challenge at Crafty Friends is CAS. My sweet and incredibly talented friend Beate of Fresh and Fun guided me to a new challenge blog where I could find inspiration for CAS cards, CAS(E) this Sketch. So I used the current sketch as a guide for my card.


The layers of the card were cut with Spellbinders Matting Basics A and B. The base layer was embossed with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. The next layer was inked with Sprout Memento Ink. The flower images are from Tim Holtz Nature's Elements stamp set. They were stamped with Fired Brick Distress Ink and then embossed with Fired Brick Embossing Powder. It was then inked with Sprout Memento ink and popped up with foam tape for dimension. The lace ribbon is from Hobby Lobby. The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs Scripture Sayings stamp set.


I am entering this in the following challenges:
  1. Crafty Friends Challenge #12 - CAS
  2. CAS(E) this Sketch #8 (see sketch below)
  3. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Red and Green
  4. Sunday Funday #4 - Anything Goes
  5. Creative Inspirations Paint Inspired By: CAS

I have to give a shout-out to my Alma Mater...2012 Soccer National Champs!! Have a great day :)

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52 comments:

  1. snappy scrappyDecember 10, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    So pretty! Lee-Ann :)

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  2. June HouckDecember 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Perfect take on the sketch, Lisa :)

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  3. BeateDecember 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Lisa, I am so proud of you! You made a CAS card, and not only that, but you made a gorgeous CAS card! You are amazing in whatever you do.
    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs and smiles

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  4. LarelynDecember 10, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    It may be CAS, but it's totally you, very elegant with the extra special touches of embossing and inking. Very pretty. Have a lovely week, my friend.
    Hugs,
    Larelyn

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  5. Creations by ShirlDecember 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This is gorgeous Lisa! Love how it turned out perfect take on the sketch.... I think doing CAS cards are one of my favorite's to do the simplicity of designing it has it's own definition to the style. Very pretty!
    Enjoy your Monday and new crafty week ahead....

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  6. Dr Sonia S VDecember 10, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Lisa I had to double check to see if I was on your blog..even though CAS you have made it stylish!!

    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  7. BeckieDecember 10, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful. You can rock it CAS or not ;0)

    Be blessed, Beckie

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  8. ArdythDecember 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Beautifully CAS - lovely sponging and gorgeous images! Thanks so much for playing along with CAS(E) This Sketch this week!

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  9. MigdaliaDecember 10, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    What a BEAUTY of a card!!Love the bright & cheery colors!I was not expecting a card like this from you ...but WOW!!!Absolutely GORGEOUS!!
    Have a FABULOUS Monday my friend,
    M'

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  10. BeaDecember 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    hi
    this is lovely Lisa - I love the soft look of the inked background

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  11. jessicaDecember 10, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    This is gorgeous Lisa! LOVE your take on the sketch and the GREAT CAS look!! I am pretty sure you can master any type of crafting!!
    TFS and you should link this up to this week's
    Creative Inspirations Challenge~
    http://creativeinspirationspaint.blogspot.com/2012/12/ci-paints-inspired-by-cas.html

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  12. DIANA L.December 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Beautiful CAS card Thanks for the inspiration.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Red and/or green challenge DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  13. JovanDecember 10, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  14. BeebeebabsDecember 10, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Absolutely beautiful card as always you did a great job!!!

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  15. gracescraps@gmail.comDecember 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Your CAS card is simply stunning. Love your take on the sketch!! Now when I try CAS, it doesn't turn out nearly so well. ;-) ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  16. KaronDecember 10, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful CAS card and love that stamp. What a fabulous sketch too. Have a great week.

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  17. Chriss America RealDecember 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Lisa,

    You are so talented! Everything you do is beautiful!

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  18. SoniaDecember 10, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Ho sweety, beautiful friend:)
    Yes This card is different from Your style, But is Just wonderful:))
    You have used a lovely stamp and gorgeous colors:)
    The Final result is elegant and terrific:))
    Every time you Made fabulous creation:)
    Have a sweet day:))
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  19. McCrafty's CardsDecember 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    It is beautiful Lisa, I like those stamps, it is always hard to come out of our comfort zone but you have made it look easy.
    Kevin xx

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  20. Jackie RockwellDecember 10, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    So soft and very beautiful!!! So glad you played along with us in this week's CAS(E) this Sketch!

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  21. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsDecember 10, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the great soft colors on this! Carri~Abusybee

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  22. ShellyDecember 10, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Oh Lisa, it is so pretty! It's just the PERFECT CAS card. Awesome job Lisa!
    Hope your weekend was wonderful.
    Shelly

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  23. Linda BreedloveDecember 10, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    CAS might not be your style, but you did a terrific job with this, girl! LOVE the use of the Distress Ink and the stamps you chose are beautiful. I don't know Lisa... I think CAS is also your style!
    Hugs!

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  24. DebbieDecember 10, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Gorgeous CAS card!! Your CAS card is just as beautiful as your fancy cards!!!
    (Thanks for pointing me to Decorate to Celebrate... I entered!)

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  25. MissyDecember 10, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    So pretty, I like the coloring & the CAS look.

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  26. Life and KnitsDecember 10, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    So beautiful Lisa! Simply elegant.

    Enjoy your week!!

    Susie

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  27. Sherrie K.December 10, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    What a gorgeous CAS card Lisa! I love the simplicity of it. Very pretty my friend!
    Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Still have some shopping and baking to do yet...not enough time for everything :(
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  28. Sandy from UkiahDecember 10, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Whatever you do turns out simply gorgeous, you are such a talented , creative, inspiration young lady. AND I am blessed to be able to see your amazing work. Hugs

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  29. KateDecember 11, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Beautiful. Love the color you used my friend. Hope you have a wonderful week.

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  30. CheriDecember 11, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Gorgeous! I really like the color combo and the Scripture verse. You do CAS well too1

    Cheri
    www.djssundries.blogspot.com

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  31. TraceyDecember 11, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful cas card...sometimes "less is more" Love the sentiment too!

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  32. Kim SDecember 11, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I'm glad you found us - the sketches are a great inspiration and you have used it very well! So glad to see you at CAS(E) this Sketch!

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  33. Rhonda MillerDecember 11, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    This is such a pretty card.

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  34. ~Tammy~December 11, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Wow you are spot on! Perfection lady! Beautifully done!

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  35. CathyDecember 11, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Very pretty, the card colors are soft and I love the shade.
    cathyplus5

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  36. Sarah BiswabicDecember 11, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Lisa I love this card! So beautiful!! Have a great day! Your friend, Sarah

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  37. Heather LynnDecember 11, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Holy monkey, your card is gorgeous!!! (As always!) Love that color combo and your take on the sketch, Lisa!!

    Hugs,
    HL

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  38. KarenladdDecember 11, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    WOW!! Your card is so beautiful! Just shows that simple can be spectacular!!

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  39. Kathy SalidoDecember 11, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Clean, simple and beautiful!!

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  40. AnnetteDecember 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    This is lovely!

    Annette
    My Mind's Dust Bunnies

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  41. VanessaBDecember 11, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    you pulled off CAS perfectly! :)

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  42. KarenDecember 11, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    love the soft soothing colors and the beautiful sentiment. I like to watch the movie White Christmas while I wrap presents....

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  43. CathyinMNDecember 11, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Very pretty card!

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  44. KarenDecember 11, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    This is so pretty! And I love the sentiment! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  45. Norma GomezDecember 11, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Hi Lisa! Hope you're doing great, I've been up to the same things ;D Love the card!!!

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  46. KarenDecember 12, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    My sweetest friend, this is absolutely gorgeous! CAS is certainly foreign to us, but I must say you pull it off to perfection. :o) The inking is exquisite and I love how brilliantly the red flowers shine forth. The touch of sparkle is lovely and I adore the sentiment. You do every style so (seemingly) effortlessly. The huge amount of green works so stunningly in this CAS design. It keeps it clean, but with added interest. :o) Marvelous as always, my dear Lisa! :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  47. CherylDecember 12, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I think you mastered CAS with this one! Totally gorgeous!

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  48. EstherDecember 12, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful!!!! So simple, yet so very elegant!!!!!!

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  49. Cindy BelandDecember 13, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    AWESOME job with your card and the sketch Lisa!it looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!:)

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  50. Kimberly SDecember 13, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Gorgeous job on your CAS card! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Creative Inspirations Paint challenge! hugs, Kimberly

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  51. JayneDecember 16, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Beautiful cas card Lisa. I love wrapping with Christmas songs on and a glass of something festive. Downstairs nearly back to normal so we can set up for Christmas and I can indulge in wrapping soon!
    Jayne x

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  52. DianeDecember 18, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    You did a wonderful job with the CAS....so fun to see, have a Merry Christmas and safe holiday!!

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Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comments...I truly appreciate them :)