Friday, February 26, 2016

A Couple of Quickies



Since I already had that Peek a Boo die from MFT sitting on my desk, I made a couple of git 'er done cards.  This first one is using a flower die from Memory Box.  I wanted to keep it fairly flat for mailing so I just punched a black dot out of card stock for the center.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.



Following along the same lines as the first card, I added a small Memory Box Poinsettia and gold embossed the sentiment from Hero Arts.

On both of these I fluffed out the flowers - but then decided to sort of smash them down again.  I mean, if it's going through the mail, they're going to be smashed flat anyway so why bother with all the fluff and stuff.  Right!

I'm going to enter the second card in a couple of challenges!  YEA!  The first challenge will be over at Pixie's Crafty Workshop.  What a doll Di is - and she actually had a tiny poinsettia die like this as a prize there a while back.  I wasn't lucky enough to win it, but it did go on my list of " have to have's".  Glad I got it now.  I'm also entering this over at the Rudolph Day Challenge.  Maureen is also a sweetie and I love playing along with her challenge but usually it slips by me before I can get something created for it.  Not this time though!

Thanks for stopping by.........and have a wonderful weekend!
Lynn

33 comments:

Liz said...

Two gorgeous CAS cards, Lynn. I especially love the second one with the bright red poinsettia. Well done for getting your Rudolph Days entry done in plenty of time this month. :-)

Visiting your blog today with my Rudolph Days DT members hat on. Thanks for entering the challenge and good luck!

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

So simple but beautiful, I love both of these cards.

Sue xx

Kathleen said...

Superb CAS card.

Kath x

Lisa said...

These are both so gorgeous, Lynn!! I love the Peek A Boo die!! The flowers are beautiful!! I need to learn how to make cards that are flat enough to mail!! Love these!! Have a great weekend my friend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

KT Fit Kitty said...

Gorgeous cards, Lynn! I love the CAS design! That's a great die-cut!

Chrissy said...

PERFECT CAS cards Lyn..even after you smashed your flowers down..lol..they both look gorgeous.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Carol L said...

What a pretty pair of cards, so beautifully crafted and classic CAS style! The sentiment stamp on the first will never go out of style and the gold embossing on the 2nd card looks perfect with that little poinsettia! Well done on both Lynn!

Lynn McAuley said...

I love the look of these delightful designs, Lynn!! Adorable CAS creations!

kiwimeskreations said...

Love these Lynn - the way you have the flowers coming out of the box onto the front of the card is gorgeous. Glad to see you have made time to craft - and to share :-)
Blessings and hugs
Maxine

Sarn said...

Such pretty looking CAS cards with the splash of colour to draw the eye.

Thanks for coming over to play in the Snippets Playground with these.
Hugs, Sarn xxx

Lori Kobular said...

These cards are gorgeous! I love that MFT die, the stitching is really something, I think I may have to get that one too!! Love the CAS look!

Valerija said...

Two wonderful CAS cards. Love them both!
Thank you for joining us at the Rudolph Days Challnege. Good Luck.
Hugs,
Valerija - DT member.

Brenda said...

Wow Lynn, both of these cards are beautiful! I love the simplistic design of them. The peak a boo window is fabulous, love that stitching it leaves behind. Hugs, Brenda

Tammy said...

Gorgeous CAS cards Lynn! I LOVE that MFT Peek a Boo die, I'll have to add that die to my wish list for sure because these are beautiful! Enjoy your weekend!
Tammy x

Linda Simpson said...

Two beautiful CAS cards Lynn, I love the design. I hope both you and Jim are well and of course little Rambo.
Hugs
Linda xxx

NanaConnie said...

love that peek-a-boo die and the cards are fabulous. off to find the die and buy it.

Tracy Freeman said...

Hiya Lynn, Hope you are well ?

Two brilliant cards....i might have to get that die cos it looks fab. I really like the black in the centre of the yellow flower, really makes it pop.
Take care and hope you are having a nice weekend xxx

Kath said...

Two lovely CAS cards - great designs.
Thank you for joining us at the Rudolph Day challenge.
Kath - DT member

Davi said...

Two beautiful CAS Lynn! You make them look so elegant! Love them. Hope things are easing up a bit for you and the boys :)

Bonnie said...

I LOVE these frames, Lynn! Evidently everyone else does too since they seem to be Out of Stock everywhere! Your yellow flower with all the white and dot of black is so cheerful and I love that little poinsettia! Glad you got some crafty time!

Unknown said...

I love the frame die and also the flower die. Both cards are lovely.

Donna Hanley said...

As normal your Get'R Done cards are just lovely. I was thinking of a very CAS
just a note" card this morning and I think I will CASE yours. Two beauties. Hope things are going well with you, Lynn.

scrappymo! said...

Two pretty cards. Your Rudolph One is so lovely with the pop of red on the poinsettia.

Thanks for taking part in the February Rudolph Days Challenge. Good luck in the prize draw.

Margaret said...

Fabulous cards Lynn. Sometimes simple is better. These could also be massed produced for Christmas or to have a stash of birthday cards on hand.

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Two beautifully clean and simple cards. I love the use of the apertures to give an extra dimension :)

*Vicki* said...

This is are simple, sweet and really stunning Lynn!! :) I love the stitching details on that die! Hope you have a great week!

Tammy said...

Beautiful cards Lynn, love the die and CAS design!

lauren bergold said...

and once again i say, if i could do CAS like this... i'd do CAS!!! when i do it, it seems boring, but when you do it, it seems like simple perfection. lessons please??!??!?!? :) :) :)

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wonderful CAS card- love this card design- will be Case'in this for sure!!!

MiamiKel said...

Lovely cards, Lynn! I saw a similiar one on Pinterest that I plan to "git r done" - lol .... one day when I'm not chasing my kids back and forth, eh!

JD/ Jill said...

Lovely cards! I especially like the first one!

Evie said...

Really beautiful cards.

Marilyn said...

I love these cards! It's your signature CAS style and you do it so well. I have ordered that die but it's on backorder. Hope it arrives soon.