Thursday, January 3, 2013

Something New for CASology 25 and Inkspirational 1

It's a new year so CASology is celebrating with a NEW cue card this week.  I spent some time thinking about what I could do for the challenge when I stumbled upon a NEW challenge site called Inkspirational.  Since their inaugural challenge was some very cool colors I decided that it qualified as NEW for CASology, but decided to make my card out of NEW-to-me stamps that I got for Christmas.



I chose Basic Black, which I heat embossed, Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade for my card.  The black splatter is from Extreme Elements which, although retired, I managed to pick up on eBay as a little Christmas present to myself!  I think the butterfly is too big, but it's growing on me.

Well that's it for me.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  And if you're so inclined stop by my For Sale page to see what I'm cleaning out of my stamp room.  It's long past time to clean house and make room for future goodies!

22 comments:

sandie said...

Jen, I LOVE this! I have never seen this black splatter before and am off to ebay to see if I can get it! You have used it so effectively against the butterfly. And all that white space is perfect. A stunning card Jen and thank you for joining us on Inkspirational. Cool take on the Casology challenge!

Unknown said...

Love this! Those colors are so fun. I just might have to check this new challenge out.

Ardyth said...

Love the bold colours! Very cool and modern! Thanks so much for playing along with CASology this week, Jen!

Ruth M said...

Wowsers, what a bold and dramatic card, I LOVE it! The butterfly pops brilliantly against the black splatter! Thanks so much for sharing your fab card with us at Inkspirational & I hope to see you playing along with us again soon!
Ruth x

Marina said...

No, your butterfly is not too big: your card is a perfect design.
I love the way you've used our challenge colours and I agree, the effect of the splatter is fantastic.

Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. I hope you've signed up for our follower giveaway and hope you will join us again next week for another challenge.
Marina

Anonymous said...

Wow! This is stunning! I LOVE that black splatter effect! Amazing use of the color selection. Welcome to Inkspirational!

Unknown said...

Awesome card!

CASTOWNE said...

How do you possibly come up with so many different cards on a daily basis??? Love this! By the way. I bought myself a little gift yesterday...and it was on sale...sometimes, we JUST have to treat ourselves!

dstandard said...

Seriously fabulous card!

Tracey McNeely said...

That is such a cool graphic card Jen. Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at CASology!

Maureen Merritt said...

Wow, this is a real stunner! Thanks for sharing with us at CASology!

Mynn xx said...

I am so honored that our challenge is the NEW for this post!!! What an amazing card you've made, too!!! LOVE the splatter and that butterfly is gorgeous! Thank you SO MUCH for joining us at Inkspirational--can't wait to see you again next week! :)

Judy1223 said...

Jen, what an absolutely FUN, graphic, cool CAS card! Best color combo EVER! Thanks for joinging in the fun at CASology this week!

Kylie said...

I love your CAS design!!! It is perfect in every way! Thanks so much for playing along at Inkspirational! xx

Jen W. said...

That splatter is awesome and I think the butterfly is perfect! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

Unknown said...

Wowzers Jen! What a stunner! I too am taken with the black splatter. I have not seen it before and believe it is the perfect backdrop for your butterfly (which is definitely not too large)! Thanks for playing along with us at Inkspirational this week!
hugs,
Ellen

Lisbeth K said...

This is just perfect! Where do I start? So CAS, so effectful, so stunning, so dramatic, so feminin +++:) Thank you so much for joining us at Inkspirational this week, please play along next week too :)
Lisbeth

Stacey Schafer said...

gorgeous display of NEW, Jen!

Nikki said...

What a lovely CAS card, Jen. Using the black for the splatter makes the Melon Mambo butterfly stand out beautifully. Thanks for playing along at Inkspirational this week. Hope to see you back for our next challenge.

Nikki

kingstonmama said...

This is wonderful, and I LOVE that black splatter behind your neon butterfly. Fabulous! Ann Y.

Marlou McAlees said...

totally loving this card too!!! amazing !! :)

sandie said...

Jen-congrats on being in the top 5 at our challenge-Inkspirarional. I so loved your card and have hunted for this splash stamp-do you know anywhere I can get it? I tried ebay.
Just joined your site as I had a peek and do love what you do. Hope you join us this week at Inkspirational. If you have any idea on the stamp can you email me at sandiesandie16@gmail.com
Thanks