Thursday, May 11, 2017

CAS(E) This Sketch 221

When I first saw the latest CAS(E) This Sketch challenge I thought of using some patterned paper for one of those layers.  But I really wanted to see if I could do a one layer card using stamped images to take the place of the major elements of the sketch.



It took me three tries before I got this to look the way I wanted!  The first attempt had splotchy images which I blamed on the stamp positioner that I was using.  The second attempt looked ok, but I used micro pore tape on the card front to hold it in place while I stamped and when I removed it, it took a piece of card stock with it.  Sometimes it's not as low-tack as I'd like.

The third time proved to be the charm and it ended up being pretty much what I had envisioned when I started.  Besides the yellow I used a couple of different grays in keeping with the color challenge at Less is More.


I'm constantly amazed at how my CAS(E) This Sketch teamies interpret the sketches with their own cards week after week and I am sure that you are too.  This week is no exception so please check them out before you join us in the gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Stamps:  Watercolor Backdrops (My Favorite Things); Hello Hello (The Stamp Market); Hand Lettered Hello )WPlus9)
Paper:  Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Going Gray, Basic Gray (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories:  Halloween sequins (American Crafts)

15 comments:

sandie said...

Ooh love this! CAS perfection x

donna mikasa said...

Oh, this is SO cool, Jen! A one layer wonder and CAS perfection!

Esther said...

So awesome! Perfectly CAS and very stylish with the contemporary block of colour and shadowed "poster" lettering. I love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)

Happy Dance said...

Third time is quite charming, if you ask me, and well worth all your efforts! Love the yellow!!! And what a great shade of gray, too! Geri G. got me to using some Scotch removable tape; it comes in a clear dispenser with a blue insert. It's amazing, and never rips my paper! Check Amazon... Anyway, your card is wonderful and I love your one layer take! Bev

Brent Scheffer said...

The stamping of the the HELLO is great! Superb!

Trina P. said...

A very cool one layer card. Love the large hello sentiment. Thank you footprints joining us this week at LIM.

Linda said...

Love this ...... beautifully CAS xx

Leigh Penner said...

This is fantastic, Jen! I love your take on the sketch!

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Well, I am totally in awe of your talent Jen. Not only is this super-CAS but you kept it all on one layer too. Awesome! That is a superb use of the colours, but I particularly love the font on the sentiment. Thanks so much for joining us at Less is More xx

Lisa Elton said...

Love the direction you went with the sketch Jen, this is fantastic!

laurie said...

So creative! What an awesome one layer card!

Tracey McNeely said...

A really fun card Jen, love that stamp!

Susan said...

Love this CAS design. Perfect way to combine challenges. Thanks for sharing at Less is More!

Nora Noll said...

I was drawn to your card right away by that simple yet totally FUN take on the sketch. So graphic!!!!

Kim S said...

Love the creativity!! That cheerful yellow is perfect behind the big "hello"!