Saturday, January 4, 2014

A New Year at ATCAS!

It's our first challenge of the year at Addicted to CAS!  It was nice to have a little bit of a break over the holidays, but I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things and making cards again!  We are starting this year off with a fun challenge...
  For my card, I also drew inspiration from the challenges at CASology and Freshly Made Sketches. 
My die cuts of choice happen to be Framelits. I just love them and recently got a new set from the newly released Occasions Catalog, Banner Framelits.
What better party than a BIRTHDAY party?!  Banners are just perfect for parties, don't you think?  I did two different sizes of banners and for my Island Indigo banner I also die cut the middle out of it. This is SUPER easy to do with one roll through the Big Shot if you are using the Magnetic Platform.  If you don't have one, I think it's a necessity. lol It's one of those tools that you don't really want to spend the money on, but once you get it you wonder how you ever lived without it. :) 

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo
Tools: Banner Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Chevron Embossing Folder, Envelope Punch Board
Accessories: Gingham Garden DSP and Washi Tape, Brights Candy Dots
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Hi Shanna, love your card and the great use of the wash tape and the great color and texture on the banners . Wishing you a happy new year.

    Marie

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  2. sandieJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    cool idea Shana an great take on the sketch-I found that one a challenge! I love the pretty washi tape, very cool!

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  3. Vicki DutcherJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Wonderful card -- love your use of the washi~

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  4. LollJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Hi Shana and Happy New Year! Love the papers you've used and the embossing really gives the banners lots of texture. Love the way they curl up on the ends! Loll xx

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  5. Harriet SkellyJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    I've been wanting to do this sketch - love your take on it. I love the texture on the banners!

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  6. nancy littrellJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    As a SU Demo I am thrilled to see your beautiful banner framelits card Shana.

    It is definitely on my wishlist and your choice of DSP's was perfect. Great way to use up scraps. Love how you added the dry EB, Washi Tape, Candy Dots and sweet sentiment too. All so perfect. TFS

    I am still just thrilled to be your January Guest Designer too. What an honor. Hugs, nancy

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  7. Maureen MerrittJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    I love how you've combined patterned paper & embossed cardstock! Thanks so much for joining us at CASology this week!

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  8. KylieJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Wonderful banners, Shana!! I love the embossing giving them texture and your strip of tape over the top. Such a wonderful array of colours too. Happy New Year, my friend xx

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  9. karen hJanuary 4, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Cute card - love the use of the washi!

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  10. Kim HegginsJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Happy New Year! Love your card...such a sweet birthday card and so fun that you are using it for so many challenges!

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  11. Linda SuarezJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Great birthday card! I love those colors and fun banners! Thanks for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  12. JaydeeJanuary 5, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Shana, great way to combine the challenges and I love how you used the new banner framelits and washi tape. Fabulous card
    hugs
    jaydee

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  13. SYLVIA-ANNEJanuary 5, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Lovin' the banners Shana ! The texture and colours are fabulous - a brilliant celebration card!
    Happy New Year - Sylvia x

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  14. Rita WJanuary 5, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I just got and started using the magnetic platform and I totally agree. Love it! I also love your card and how you pulled from the colors of the Washi tape for the banners. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  15. Julia AstonJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    what festive colorful banners on this!

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  16. Amy OJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    What a pretty card! I love how you've use the washi tape with the sketch. Thanks for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  17. DeeptiJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Love the play of colors n patterns and washi tape looks great!!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Shana - just love this wonderful celebration of a birthday card. Great layout and use of dies and washi tape. I totally agree about the magnetic platform.......it transforms die cutting!

    Karen x

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