Tuesday 13 March 2012

CAS-ual Friday ~Sentiments as a Focal Point

I enjoy making CAS cards.... and today's one came about by a chance mistake.  On Saturday I borrowed Marisa's Wonky Labels and thought I'd use a folded card and cut two frames at once.   But looked what happened to the bottom half of the card

Close up of embossing


so here's what I did

Butterly sentiment


I used the bottom panel as an embossed frame.  I stamped Penny Black's sentiment stamp with Cup'o'Joe Ink and added a brown butterfly and the flower made with pages from an old book.  The leaf is a Sizzix die.   A perfect CAS card for CAS-ual Friday's challenge.

The week is going well so far.... looking forward to having a day off on Friday to go to the Craft and Sewing Fair... there's lots of workshops and demos on all sorts of crafty sewing stuff.  Should be fun if a little expensive...

well, my daughter has just rung and is talking to her Dad, so I'll go and wait my turn to talk to her.

Take care
Dawn

12 comments:

kiwimeskreations said...

Great save, Dawn and a stunning card.
Blessings
Maxine

Scrumplescrunch said...

It is always the case that the best things always come out of mistakes, and this is a great CAS card Dawn.
Smiles:)

Barb said...

I'm glad you figured out a way to save it, Dawn - it's beautiful! Have fun at the craft fair! Hugs! :)

joy said...

What a great way to use this "mistake", Dawn! I love the cute little flower, too.

sheila said...

Fabulous catch there Dawn. I find that some of the best cards come from our "saves" ....this is a real beauty !

Maureen Morton said...

What a glorious save, Dawn! Love this dear sentiment and you have embellished it beautifully!

Virginia L. said...

gorgeous composition and subtle color combo, Dawn! The sentiment is so perfect with the design! Glad that you join the fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays! HUGS!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Wonderful idea and love seeing that sentiment pull the rest of the elements together!

CinnamonSally said...

Great embossed background ,what a lucky accident. Love this CAS card.

Unknown said...

This is so nice Dawn , fabulous card Hugs Elaine

Isha Gupta said...

Lovely card Dawn. So soft and subtle:)

Michele Gross said...

Great sentiment and pretty design! Thanks for getting sentimental with us at CAS-ual Fridays!