So...did I tell you that I was recently added to the CAS (Clean and Simple) design team on Splitcoast? Oh my, what a tremendous honor! Seriously excited to have made the team after trying out a number of times. You know that old saying, "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again."
I'm a real layered kind of girl when it comes to cardmaking; if it costs extra in postage to mail a card because of it's weight...perfect! So creating CAS cards is a real challenge for me, it is not something that comes easily or naturally; I have to work at it. I think that makes being selected for the team even more sweet. Don't give up on those dreams, even if they're small ones, the reward might be just around the bend. :-)
Alrighty then...On to the card!! This week's challenge was to create a card using the color blocking technique. Are you familiar with this technique? It's been years since I've used it on a card but typically, color blocking is just that...creating blocks of color on a neutral background. You can also use cardstock or designer paper to create the color blocks and I've even seen designers use color blocking to create a die cut image.
I opted for using cardstock for my color blocking and use the Tim Holtz Kraft Core Core-dinations cardstock. This is the cardstock that matches the Distress Ink colors...beautiful! And I love the kraft core, it's the perfect accent to any card. And the laterns? From the new Graphic 45 stamp sets...love 'em!!
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This is so pretty! I love the lanterns.
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