Friday, February 7, 2014

Fascinating CAS-ual Friday's...

Yep you got that right, I am up with this post to try my luck at CAS-ual Friday's - The Blue Challenge - Guest Spot and yes this post is going to be a long one so grab some coffee, relax and read on....

First of all, wanted to let you know that at Fascinating Friday's (Paperie Designs' Studio) we have featured Vicki Dutcher of All I do is Stamp. I am big fan of hers and I am sure you will love her too :) So check out the feature by clicking HERE...

Now, to my cards... this is kind of a tribute to CAS-ual Friday's Zigs & Zags stamp set. So the challenge is to create new project in Blue using a product of CAS-ual Friday's. I have this Zigs & Zags set. Basically, this set comprises of 5 styles in chevron pattern.
And for creating my card, I used each pattern to create a new card. The fun part was, I did think these stamps as something more than Background builders and created the following...
I think, I got Virginia's bulb - DING in creating these :) LOL. All my cards are in Blue as the main color, inks used are - Hero arts - Chalk Ink - Cerulean, Hero arts shadow ink - Stone wash and Memento dye ink - Danube blue.

Card 1 - Christmas trees (using 2nd stamp)

I stamped this chevron pattern in 3 different inks fuzzy cut and each of these and further cut this pattern to create my trees. The landscape was hand drawn and fuzzy cut. Before layering them on card base I did some sponging. All the elements were stuck using foam dots. Star were stamped from a stamp set purchased from a local craft store( holiday Spotlight - Joynailing set). Tree trunk is cork and sentiment is hand written.

Card 2 - Lanterns (using 3rd stamp)

I saw these lanterns in this particular set and then came up with this card. I stamped this stamp twice and fuzzy cut it. You can make minimum of 3 lanterns from one stamped image. On the card base I hand drew the wire that will hang the lights. Stuck these with foam dots and finally stamped some dots using the back rubber of a pencil to create a bokeh effect (I used Hero arts Butter bar ink for the dots). Sentiment is from Stamping up.

Card 3 - Umbrellas (using 1st stamp)

I was thinking about stamping these chevron on some die cuts and then it clicked that if I stamp them on circles I can create umbrella :) so here I go... I took the next pattern stamp and stamped it on circles cut out from white card stock using sizzix dies. Then fuzzy cut and inked them lightly at the base. I hand drew the sticks of umbrella and colored them in brown, Stamped these mini hearts (from American crafts The blue skies clear set) in Memento dew drop Rich Cocoa ink). Sentiment is from paper sweeties.

I will to enter this card to the following challenge -

 

Card 4 - Sewing (using 4th stamp)

This set also had a chevron that looks like stitches so, I got this idea... To make this I stamped the clock from Prima stamp set, chevron and the spool of thread (from Stampabilities Sewing set). Added some splatter on pool using pool ink from Adriondack. I had these die cut hearts sent by a friend which I colored in red, punched out butterflies from vellum usind Picture punch and hand drew the thread and wrote the sentiment.

I will enter this card to the following challenges -
 

Card 5 - Repeat Chevrons (using 5th stamp)

This is the 5th and the last stamp from this set. I created a one layer card with this using this stamp repeatedly. I created a focal rectangle and masked the edges around using post it notes. now in the black space I used another post it not to create these triangular areas masking of the rest. I also did some inking around the edges. Stamping was done in shades of blue. I then added some hearts die cut and gem stones (sent by a sweet friend) to finish the look. Sentiment is from Paper Sweeties.

I will enter this card to the following challenges -

So, that's it :) I know it was too long but I did learn something from this one. We can use same stamp set in many different ways and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did in making these :)
I wish to enter each card for CAS-ual Friday's challenge :)


Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)

61 comments:

  1. I am COMPLETELY amazed at your creativity and your ability to think "outside the box." These cards are AMAZING.

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  2. Wow, I love all your cards, but especially the one you linked to our Valentines Day challenge at Cut it Up. I love the unconventional colors, and the whole design.
    Thanks for linking!
    Evelyn

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  3. You just couldn't have made me happier with this post!!! My favorite color is blue so I'm loving all of them. Of course, I'd love them no matter what color you used! Fantastic set of cards.
    Lynn

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  4. Um hello....I'm staring, staring and staring some more Deepti! Just when I think you can't think of another creative amazingly cool way to use these stamps you made another card. You are INCREDIBLY talented! Wow! Love them all my friend!

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  5. I'm speechless and floored girl! Each card is a winner, a sure winner. Though it's difficult to choose one favourite, second card has stolen my heart right away! :)

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  6. Wow Deepti I love the way you used this set to create so many different cards!! Marvelous job on all of them!!

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  7. You are a genius my deer Deepti! They are all just fabulous. Wowww!

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  8. OMG….you are so very clever. I wish I saw things like that when I looked at stamps. I like everyone one of your very creative cards.

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  9. Deepti!!! You totally nailed it! This is my kind of post. LOVE all the different ways you used the chevron stamps! And, each card is very attractive in its own right. The cork you used for the tree trunks is so fun. Totally head-over-heals for your lantern card. It's absolutely perfect. I wish I would have thought of that one : ) Your 4th card resembles a postage cancellation to me ... but you've used a clock and zig zags. The background on your last one is so interesting. I know these kinds of posts are a lot of work, but I hope to see more of them from you! So glad you linked up.

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  10. ingenious! I love the lanterns and umbrellas! All the cards are great and the last is so classically you!

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  11. Wow! So innovative !! Loved the way you have used chevrons in five different ways :) Very intelligent card-making!

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  12. Oh Wow !! Deepti you are so brilliant when it comes to using your stamps and dies in unusual ways and your ideas are really just Amazing ..You have covered so many styles and different ways in using these chevron , all your cards showcased here are just fantastic! ..I think you have totally nailed the Casual fridays challenge :)

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  13. Amazing ways to use one stamp set! You are very creative. I'll bet you could pitch this idea to a magazine as a feature article. I especially like the background on Card 5. Cheers!

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  14. Oh wow! such a sweet long post.. :D Beautiful cards there, Deepti.. :)

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  15. Superb cards !! Love all the blue cards Deepti... :)

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  16. Wow Deepti, this is so creative. I shall never look at chevrons in the way I used to. Love all of your cards, the Christmas Trees, the lanterns and umbrellas... and of course the stitching one. Thanks for playing along at the Stamps & Stiches Challenge at STAMPlorations. Good Luck! Hugs Monika XXX

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  17. Wow, Dee, all of these cards are amazing! I love how you've created a different card from each stamp - and met so many challenges! Superstar!!

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  18. AMAZING cards Deepti !! I could have never imagined chevrons could be used in such fantastic ways..My favorite Umbrella and the tress ..All the Best !

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  19. Not sure what I am more impressed with; all your FABULOUS cards, or the fact you used EVERY SINGLE IMAGE in this set! You Go Girl!! Good Luck if you don't win I will be really surprised! It would be WELL DESERVED!!

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  20. I just love coming here and seeing your creations Deepti! you add such artistic beauty and creativity to your designs. Love them all! You see a chevron and think "tree" (or lantern, or umbrella) - well done!

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  21. What a wonderful post, Deepti! I am totally in awe of your creativity using this one stamp set ~ Every card is so unique and so perfectly executed! My goodness, I would love to peek into your creative mind, just to see how you come up with so many AMAZING ideas!
    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cards with us, my friend! I love every one of your cards!!!

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  22. Wow, these cards are so creative! I just love your designs!

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  23. Wow....you are brilliant ! Love all the different ways you used this set! Beautiful cards and inspiration Deepti.

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  24. Great Cards! Thanks for playing along with the Little Tangles Challenge!

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  25. Your creativity knows no bounds, Deepti...thanks for helping me to think outside the box with my stamps!

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  26. Eeep! I'm telling you, Dee, you squeeze more wonderful inspiration and card art into one post than some of us do in a whole year of posts!! Mwah!! Hugs, Darnell

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  27. Wow, just call you the Kelly G. of stamp sets! These are all fabby. Like how you used the one chevron as stitches for our Stamps and Stitches challenge at STAMPlorations. And I love the effect you achieved on the last one.

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  28. So so creative Deepti, I just love what you have done with all these cards. So clever and they are all stunning. Thanks for sharing at Stamplorations

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  29. I love the color combo on your valentine's day card!!! Very different and BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Thank you for joining us at Cut It Up Challenges.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  30. Amazing Deepti! You workds warrant a FULL ON DT Spot
    -Excellence and amazement here, you
    NEVER cease to amaze me!

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  31. Each and every one of these is completely fantastic! I love that you let your creativity fly with our Zigs & Zags set. Awesome design work :) Thanks for having some fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

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  32. I just love seeing what you create... so much imagination...amazing.. thanks for playing along with STAMPlorations challenges...

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  33. Okay, Deepti, I don't think anyone else should enter the CAS-ual Fridays challenge because you MUST design for them! These cards are genius! I keep going back to look at them again because I can't seem to decide on a favourite. You are such an incredible and talented designer and I'm so glad I get to see your work on your amazing blog. :D

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  34. Your one-layer repeated chevron triangles are incredible, absolutely. The extra inking around the edges makes them look even more fabulous. The other cards you posted today look wonderful too but I just love the one you did for my challenge. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  35. WOWZA! Your use of these stamps has blown me away!! So creative and stunning! Thanks for playing along with the Blue Challenge at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

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  36. Such a fantastic collection of cards, love how you have mixed up the chevrons to create such different designs!!

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  37. Awesome creations Deepti!!! Love each one :)

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  38. OMG Deepti how clever are you !!!!! You really blew my socks off with these cards STUNNING> It just shows how versatile our stamps can be just wish I had your talent and imagination. Good luck with all of the challenges.

    Marie

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  39. Fabulous cards, Deepti! So creative how you used the chevrons in many different ways. Sue

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  40. Girl, you are nothing less than amazing!!! These are all incredible! Fantastic cards! So glad you played along with our BLUE challenge over at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

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  41. What can I say that hasn't already been said about this amazing series of cards?? So clever and gorgeous!

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  42. Wow! You seriously tore that set apart and made me look at it in a whole different way! So cool!

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  43. Wow--these are all fabulous. If you were trying out for the DT team for my company, you'd be IN. Such incredibly cool and creative ways to look at those stamps.

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  44. I am AMAZED at your creativity, Deepti! You just know how to STRETCH those stamps!!!! So glad that you join the fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps !

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  45. Forgot to say which one I love...well, I love all of them! But the lantern one is totally amazing itself!

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  46. Oh, wow, these all look fabulous, Deepti!

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  47. Very creative! Love them all! Thanks for joining us at CASE Study this week!

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  48. What a beauty! Love the details! Thanks for playing along with the Little Tangles Challenge!

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  49. Lovely cards, Deepti. I love all the chevrons on them. Thanks for playing along with us in the Little Tangels challenge and hope to see you again.

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  50. Wow, what a treat!!! I get to drool over five cards!!! Amazing job on the creativity!

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  51. You are beyond creative!!! I've had my eye on this set, but did not see the versatility of it until now. Wowzers! I never saw trees or lanterns, but now I want to see what I can come up with. Great job!

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  52. Beautiful cards, thanks for linking up with the Little Tangles Challenge!

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  53. Great use of one set! Very creative!! Thanks so much for playing along at STAMPlorations xx

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  54. Congrats on your CFC Blue Challenge win, Deepti! (I don't think any of us are surprised - stunning and creative use of the stamps!)

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  55. You, my dear, are a creative genius. I hope you win the guest designer spot because you sure know how to show off the versatility of CASual Friday stamps. You did win the challenge and it's no wonder why.

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  56. Congrats - you WON over at CASual Fridays- awesome use of the stamps and Michelle was super impressed!

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  57. Fabulous card! I love them all actually! Super, super cute!

    Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up Challenges!!

    Susie

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  58. Woohoo! My belated congrats to you on your Blue Challenge win over CAS-ual Fridays Stamps! Way to go! A well-deserved win, Deepti!

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