Thursday, May 5, 2011

Texting


Long before the days of email or videos were the norm, long before texting took over, I'd fill pages upon pages with my handwriting and thoughts using different inks, stick them all in an envelope and mail them off to my honey. So completely emotionally satisfying to find them all stuck together with a rubber band inside a shoebox in the back of the closest years and years later...


Oh, it is FINALLY here!
I can't wait for you all to join me by creating something for the very first CAS-ual Fridays Challenge! 

The challenge? Create a clean and simple creation but be sure to use some sort of text. Check out some amazing samples by the Girl Fridays and all the details and rules at the CAS-ual Fridays Blog and to see what our first sponsor, Crop Shop, has offered up!


For this texty card, I started out with three pages from an old book, covered each with distress inks and splashed/misted some water while drying and after drying. I then layered the three sheets and cut them at an angle. After arranging them on the card, each panel was glued, the card stamped with a sentiment and wrapped with floss.

I can't wait to see your creation!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Fillable Frames #2) PTI
Ink: (Onyx Black) Versafine, (Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Broken China Distress) Ranger
Embellishments: (Floss), (Staples)
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  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)May 5, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I love that you've deconstructed a book, inked it, sprayed it, cut it an angle and glued it... and still your card is perfectly CAS. Text, that I can do- and I'm totally up for your challenge on how many!

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  2. LaurelMay 5, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Fabulous card!

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  3. Virginia L.May 5, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    LOVE the colors and text (of course)! You have such a BIG talent with all things graphics!! YAY for your first CAS-ual card, Karen!

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  4. Julie RanaeMay 5, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Fab...fab...FAB! So great to be workin' with you, Karen! Wonderful post and wonderful project!

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  5. Michele GrossMay 5, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Absolutely fabulous! I love the colors you chose and this is truly a texty CAS card :) I'm beyond thrilled to have you with us on this incredible team :D

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  6. jenMay 5, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Ah... love the text. love that it's inked & love the fun element of using it on an angle... Well done, Girl Friday!

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  7. Karolyn at Paper TherapyMay 5, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    YUMMO!! I adore the way your text is set at an angle, Karen. I'm such a linear girl, but this is an amazing eye catcher for sure. Your designs make me so happy, and I'm thrilled to pieces that I get to work with you on this team - hoping that some of your design genius will rub off on me!

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  8. LynnMay 6, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Love this card and even more that you write your hubby love notes! Gorgeous colors! Looking forward to playing along with the challenge!

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  9. JanetcraftMay 6, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I love your clean stamp background card...your style has always look fresh!!! love it!!!

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  10. Jen W.May 6, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    So excited to se these first CAS-ual Fridays designs! Love the colours and the diagonal stripes and the water splotches give an awesome texture. :)

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  11. Laura DavisMay 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    This is such a great card Karen! You have this CAS nailed. I'm Super excited to be working with such talent!!
    Hugs
    Laura

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  12. KryssiMay 6, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    your elegance is unmatched karen! in every card you make and this is no different!!

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  13. SarahMay 6, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I'm totally digging the angles, Karen. It's got me turning my head this way and that to get the best perspective on all that fabulous color. Great job with the new challenge!

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  14. TigriswillreignMay 6, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love this, Karen, and so excited for this first challenge!

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  15. Leigh Ann BairdMay 6, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Cool design and colors!

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  16. Jocelyn OlsonMay 6, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I love the lines of this card--it is so striking! The colors are beautiful together. I love the watermarks on the paper...it's such a cool technique! I'm so happy you're a Girl Friday! Great challenge--I hope to join in!

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  17. DanaMay 6, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I know I've said it before, but you are a genius Karen, and never cease to amaze me with your creativity. Thank you SO much for sharing this inspiration with the bloggy world. We are very lucky indeed.

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  18. Amanda WinkelmanMay 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Karen-
    I love how the lines of the floss move in a different direction from the words of the text! Amazing as always. You truly have a gift! And thanks, too for all your sweet comments on my blog, I really appreciate your thoughts!
    Hugs,
    Amanda

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  19. farmhouse-storyMay 6, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    awesome design and colors, karen! the whole dt did a great job with this challenge--happy moms day!

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  20. Emily LeiphartMay 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Those coloured panels make the card pop. I love it!

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  21. JennyMay 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Fab card Karen. I love your ideas :)
    Jenny x

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  22. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMay 6, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wonderful! The slant to the blocks is perfect!

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  23. LindsayMay 6, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Oh goodness Karen! You sure know how to rock the blue and green! This is awesome! Love love love it!

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  24. Diane JaquayMay 6, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    This is soooo unique and creative, Karen, but then I expect nothing less from you! Excellent work!

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  25. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Now that I know how you made this, I love it even more ;)

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  26. Sharon D from CanadaMay 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Cool design, Karen - I love the diagonal text!

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  27. AimesMay 6, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Oooh I really do hope I can squeeze in some time to play along with you ladies! This card really stood out to me on the Challenge Blog - fabulous colour combo and I love the angled slant of your text!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  28. Tenia NelsonMay 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    What a super cool card!!!

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  29. ChristinaMay 6, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Girl, you always get me with those Distress Inks. I need to schedule a day to play with them, because I just love the effects you create with just paper, ink, and water. Totally fabulous! And for some reason the floss wrapped at an angle makes me think of telephone lines, especially with the "thinking of you" sentiment.

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  30. artfuldelightMay 6, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    SO SWEET that you wrote your husband letters and even SWEETER that he kept them all. AWE!!! LOVE the card!! :-)

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  31. Nance LeedyMay 6, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Oh my goodness Karen, this is CAS-tastic! Love the angled text and the matching angled floss--love it! And I agree with Christina...it does look like telephone lines which is perfect for the sentiment. Hope to have time to play along! :-)

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  32. peggy gattoMay 6, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Striking design!!!
    All around perfect card!!

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  33. CherylMay 7, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oooh, I love this!

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  34. yyamMay 7, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Lovely interpretation of the challenge Karen. Love the graphic appeal of this card!

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  35. PaulineMay 8, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful! I love the colours you used!

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  36. kasia c.May 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh-so-fabulous! I LOVE this card. So bright and unique and......FABULOUS!

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  37. Alice May 9, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    so very cool! love how you made the panel. i thought you stamped them on. love love this CAS card, Karen! fabulous!

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  38. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Love teh colours and techniques used here.. just lovely :)

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  39. LaurieMay 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Totally loving your card! The way you layered your text is so fun! So happy to be working with you!!

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  40. Stephanie LanzalottoMay 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Karen, thank you for your kind comment on my blog. I love your creation for the maiden CAS-ual Friday challenge. So simple and beautiful. The technique you used was very interesting. I have to give that a whirl!

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  41. Sue Lelli May 10, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    LOVE the angles and the stapled twine! FAB colors, too! Congrats on being on the design team!

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  42. BabyBokChoyMay 10, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I'm late in seeing this, how interesting is this composition?! awesome!

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  43. Lisa PetrellaMay 10, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    FANTASTIC CAS creation, Karen! LOVE the way you "colored" each strip of text and angled them on the card!!! Great design!!

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  44. Deb Walker Deb Stamps Life, LLC May 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Terrific design and perfect for the first CAS-ual Fridays Challenge! I'm enjoying browsing your work!

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