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Tuesday, 10 May 2011

CAS-ual Fridays wk1 - texting skills

I thought I'd play along with the new CAS challenge CAS-ual Fridays where the challenge is 'texting skills'.  Now that I've made my cards I'm not sure if I followed the challenge properly...



I had this new Penny Black stamp that I wanted to use, but now I'm thinking it should have been text paper or something along those lines rather than just a large sentiment.  Oh well, too late now.  These were really quick to make!  I followed the sketch at Clean & Simple and I just LOVE this sketch, I'll definitely use it again.

For the first card I used another new Penny Black stamp for the spotty background, but I hadn't realised quite how big the background stamps would be!  Really I need a huge stamp block to use them properly - the only thing I had big enough was a rock-a-block and it didn't work that well for such a big stamp.  For the second card I used a scrap of spotty paper instead of the stamp.  I prefer the first one though I think :o)

I'm also entering my cards for the following challenges:
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36 comments:

  1. Liz McGuire,10 May 2011 at 18:09

    These are totally fabby. Off now to check out that sketch,

    Liz x

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  2. Debs M10 May 2011 at 18:12

    love them both, great sentiment x

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  3. Jacki Daniels10 May 2011 at 18:44

    fabby cards both of them and isn't a challenge meant to be your interpretation of it so it should be fine love 'em both
    Jacki xx

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  4. Anonymous10 May 2011 at 18:49

    Whether they're right or not, I think they're fab! Such a simple, effective and stylish design. xx

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  5. Audrey10 May 2011 at 18:56

    What gorgeous cards! I love them both!

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  6. Mel10 May 2011 at 19:09

    Hey honey
    These are just stunning! I love them!
    Sorry havent been round been so busy but have seen some of your stunning stuff!
    Hugs Melly xxx

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  7. lindyloo10 May 2011 at 19:23

    hello hun Gorgeous cards thank you for sharing with us at the crafty catz this week hugs linda x

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  8. Kelly Schelske10 May 2011 at 20:02

    These are super!

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  9. Anonymous10 May 2011 at 20:03

    Fab card love the sentiment. Thanks for joining in at Here Come The Boys. Woo x

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  10. Vicky10 May 2011 at 20:44

    They are both gorgeous hun...and I love the new sentiment stamp sweetie..and super layout too..!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  11. Donna Mosley10 May 2011 at 20:56

    Love them both Lisa, so stylish. I once used a pyrex dish lid to stamp a large image, worked out well as it has handles.

    Donna x

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  12. CRAZYCRAFTSHED10 May 2011 at 21:37

    Fabulous cards Lisa,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz,
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  13. carol10 May 2011 at 22:09

    Hi Lisa, love both your cards, thanks for sharing your fab creations with us at CraftyCatz,x carol

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  14. Jenny10 May 2011 at 22:41

    Both are fab Lisa, love the sentiment it's a great font.
    I've become a follower too :)
    Jenny x

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  15. Karolyn at Paper Therapy10 May 2011 at 23:52

    Both projects are absolutely adorable - great sentiment, too. Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays Challenge

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  16. Lisa A.11 May 2011 at 02:48

    Both your cards are wonderful!! Love the sentiment...PERFECT for this challenge...sweet:)!!

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  17. Ann English11 May 2011 at 03:24

    Both just wonderful!
    Thank you for joining us this week for our anniversary challenge. Don't forget the blog hop-opportunity for a prize!

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  18. Virginia L.11 May 2011 at 07:04

    Fantastic design on both cards!Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  19. Jules11 May 2011 at 07:31

    Hi Lisa

    Two gorgeous makes .. .. love the idea and your lovely sentiment.

    I use my cuttlebug plates to mount my big stamps on - although I love the thought of Donna using her pyrex dish lid. I think that would work even better!!

    Love Jules xx

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  20. Curly11 May 2011 at 09:20

    OMGosh super card beautiful design and layout and fabulous sentiments,

    Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz A Challenge Quote/ Sentiment,.

    Good Luck,
    Hugs Bridget Crafty Catz DT,

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  21. Sarah's Little Snippets11 May 2011 at 09:56

    Gorgous cards Lisa, the layout is fab. I would find it hard to choose between the two - they are both great. Sarah x

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  22. coops11 May 2011 at 10:13

    fantastic clean and simple cards lisa.i love the sentiment and great papers and design.
    i use my bigshot platform for huge stamps :D

    xx coops xx

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  23. Unknown11 May 2011 at 10:34

    Hi Lisa, they are both great cards. Just perfect for men (like my husband) where you can't make hobby themed cards. My hubby is into railwayana and just laughs at the train themed cards. He might well find himself getting a card very like your ones! Sarah

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  24. Unknown11 May 2011 at 12:44

    they are fab !! such a great idea

    hugs
    Judie xx

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  25. amanda stokes11 May 2011 at 13:42

    Hi Lisa,
    Fab cards love them both,love the layout too must give this one a go :) xx

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  26. melsanford11 May 2011 at 15:01

    Fab cards! The layout is fab and I love the spotty-ness :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  27. Michelle Short11 May 2011 at 15:11

    I love them both Lisa! They are fab, I love the sentiment and colours on both of them xx

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  28. Nannieflash11 May 2011 at 16:05

    Hi Lisa, what fabulous cards and the sentiment is just right for any occasion. with hugs Shirleyx

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  29. Cheryl11 May 2011 at 16:14

    Wonderful cards! I love the design and the focus on the sentiment.

    Thank you for joining our “Anything Goes” challenge at Sentimental Sundays .

    ~Cheryl~

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  30. Anonymous11 May 2011 at 20:31

    Fab cards Lisa, love them both!
    Helen x

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  31. Laura Davis11 May 2011 at 20:37

    Two great cards!
    Thanks for playing CAS!
    Laura

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  32. Aileen11 May 2011 at 22:38

    Both are really fab. Love the colours and papers. x

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  33. Anonymous12 May 2011 at 01:42

    Fab color combos on these cute cards :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  34. Sharon12 May 2011 at 07:48

    These are fab.
    Thanks for joining us at our first challenge at Here Come The Boys, hope to see you again next time.
    Sharon x

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  35. karen12 May 2011 at 20:38

    Fantastic, great cards for men! Thanks for sharing at HCTB, karenx

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  36. Dana14 May 2011 at 01:57

    I've been attempting to post a comment on this particular project since Thursday afternoon. Thanks for joining us for CAS-ual Fridays!

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