Another great idea from a CAS class is to make a perfectly flat card. This card uses a visual triangle to give WOW to a very simple layout. Enjoy
Author: Annette
Frosted Window Cuckoo
How is this for a subtle look? It is called Frosted Window and the tutorial is available at Splitcoaststampers. Just take a piece of white cardstock and a piece of vellum paper. Stamp the same image on both. Colour the cardstock image with very bright colours, and then colour the back of the vellum image … Continue reading Frosted Window Cuckoo
Stamping in the Die
A recent Splitcoaststampers challenge was to 'Stamp in the Die'. Basically, cut out the cardstock with a die, leave the die in place and stamp. This will ensure that the die creates a frame for the image. I have used Inspired by Nature - both the flowers and the grass to create my sample. It … Continue reading Stamping in the Die
Chevron Border
Here is a great idea I picked up as extra inspiration for CAS cards. This technique uses small pieces of DSP to create a chevron border effect. A very useful addition for the most CAS of cards. Enjoy
CAS Layer
The third simple sketch from the CAS class has layers, but still reflects the CAS theme. I used a Pacific Point card base, added some Pacific Point Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Real Red Taffeta Ribbon to a piece of Whisper White and adhered it to the base. I stamped the scallop image with Pacific Point, … Continue reading CAS Layer
CAS Masking
Today's CAS card uses another simple sketch and masking. After masking the centre of a square card, I took out a retired background stamp, Print Patterns, and stamped a border on the base. Using a white gel pen, I created a faux stitched border, heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder, and added some … Continue reading CAS Masking
