Sunday 1 April 2012

A study in ultra-CAS

Hello!

Today's card is a study in ULTRA-CAS.
I was going to bling it up a bit, but then I thought it was good for a serious male card. The males in my life aren't blingy type guys. :-)  If I end up using it for one of my girlfriends, then I'll pile on the bling to make them smile.

I computer generated the sentiment, using Wisdom Script typeface. The cream panel is embossed with PTI's linen impression plate. The numbers are PTI. Card is SU! black and soft suede, and PTI vintage cream.

This card is made in response to The Play Date Cafe Challenge #125 - black, white, and a splash of brown.
Also, CASE Study #84. Another of Laura's beautiful creations. You can't really tell with the photo of my card, but those numbers are negative die cut, and I used the brown panel (in place of the grey) and black card.
And the third challenge I'm entering this card into is CAS-ual Fridays #46 - make a card based on a song. In case you don't have tweenie/teen girls in your house, my song is "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars.
And one last photo. While I was photographing my card, my loyal companion was lying beside me. Then she just about turned herself upside down to check that I was still there. I was... with the camera. This is Coco, my spoodle (cockapoo).

Thanks for dropping by. If you are leaving me a comment, would you do me a favour and please let me know if word verification has reappeared? I turn it off, and for some reason Blogger keeps turning it back on in my settings. I'd hate to be driving everyone crazy if it has reappeared.

Michelle
xxx

16 comments:

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

What a brilliant and inventive take on the challenge theme Michelle. Love the elegant simplicity of it and the fact that it's a perfect idea for a "male" (I do struggle with male card ideas)!!
Have a happy Sunday - Sylvia x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Me again - my comment appeared on your blog immediately - no sign of word verification Michelle.
Sylvia x

Deb said...

Super, fabulous job combining all 3 challenges!!! An awesome male card, I might add.

Jenny said...

I love this Michelle, definitely ultra CAS and I love it as a guys card too...super way to use the colour challenge :0)
I've made a few changes recently in my settings and found that blogger keeps putting word verification on every time I change something! Even if it's nothing to do with commenting!
Doesn't look like word verification is on :0)
Jenny x

Debby said...

Great combination of challenges Michelle! Love your CAS take. Thanks for joining us at CASE study.

Julie said...

This is so elegant! I love the negative die cut numbers and classy color combo!

Julie said...

No word verification for me either :)

Jen W. said...

A fabulous take on all 3 challenges, Michelle! And Coco is too cute for words. :)

(No word verification here!)

Virginia L. said...

This is ultra CAS and ultra chic, Michelle! Love your creativity!! So glad that you join the fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays! GREAT job on taking up three challenges in one! PS: I also love Bruno Mars songs :)

Sara Mac said...

Now you've got me singing that song:) Great card! Way to go on combining those challenges.

Teresa Kline said...

fabulous CAS card!

enjoy *~*

Lisa A. said...

what a wonderful CAS creation, Michelle!! Love how you used the black, white and brown(I REALLY struggled with that one)!!! AND THREE challenges....you go, girl!!

Ruby said...

Your card is lovely! I find CAS really difficult to do but you have pulled it off beautifully. Awww your little dog looks adorable!!! I have a Bichonpoo (Bichon Frise/Poodle cross), dogs are just adorable, aren't they! Thanks so much for joining in the fun with us over at The Play Date Cafe this week!

Jinny Newlin said...

Such a great, CAS card! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

Jaclyn Miller said...

Wonderfully CAS and perfect for a guy. Thanks so much for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays.

Anonymous said...

Fab CAS design and perfect for a guy :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!