CASology #383: Envelope

 Hi Friends! A CAS card today to play along over at CASology where the inspiration is "Envelope."  

I've sent a lot of "paper hugs" to my family and friends over the past year so that was the starting point for my card:

I kept it very simple in black and white with a touch of red using a stamp from Simon Says Stamp called Paper Hug.  I popped up the stitched rectangle for a little interest and added Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the heart.  

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Valentine's Day!

Annie

CASology #373: September

 Hello friends! I haven't played along over at CASology in soooo long and I just about missed the deadline on this one.  It has long been a favorite challenge of mine and I hope I can play more often in the future. 

Every year since September 11, 2001, I make a card to let someone know I am thinking of them. When I saw that the theme this time was September, I thought I would link my card up.  This year I used a photo of the Twin Towers and the Lights as inspiration to pay tribute to those lost.

I know it's a somber entry, but it's personal for me and my family.  September is not our "happiest" month.  I blended a DI Concord Preserves night sky and had masked off the tribute lights for each of the towers.  I used Tumbled Glass for the tower lights.  I splattered some shimmer spray and the 'Cityscape' die cut is from Savvy Dies, backed with white for night lights.  The sentiment is from Simon Says. I know the recipient will understand what I was trying to do. 

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs,

Annie

Casology #361: Sweetheart

Lots of love and Valentines in the air!  I made a CAS card to play along over at Casology where the cue is "Sweetheart."

A stenciled heart with Distress Ink, a cupid die cut from Savvy Stamps, and an oldie but goodie sentiment from my stash was all that was used for this sweetheart of a card 💗:

Thanks for stopping by ~ Happy Valentine's Day!

Hugs,
Annie

Casology #360: Crystal

Hello Friends!  I made a few cards today for challenges while the wind and rain raged outside.  This card is for the latest Casology challenge where the cue is 'Crystal':

So, before retirement and downsizing, I had beautiful crystal cocktail glasses that my MIL had gifted us from Germany. And, yes, they were well used at many fun parties!  Anyway, that's what I thought of when I saw the cue and the result was a cocktail party on a card 😉.

The glasses were die cut from MFT Let's Toast dies that I blended with Distress Oxides (Tattered Rose, Fossilized Amber, and Tumbled Glass) for the drinks.  Can you guess what the drinks are?  The sentiment came from MFT's A Toast to You stamp set. I added some bubbles and Nuvo Glitter Gloss to finish the party.

Thanks for stopping by ~ I hope you're having a great weekend! Can't believe it's already February...

Hugs,
Annie