Thursday, August 10, 2017

CAS[E] this Sketch #234

The lovely Donna Mikasa is up as our Sketch designer this week... check it out!  It's a beauty:


I had a shaker in mind, and an idea - see if you think it was a good one!

I have this cute little Waffle Flower die ... the leftovers looked like hugs ... as in XXs!  so why not use them?  sweetest snippets EVER!



I've backed the cut-out with acetate so it is a see-through...

MFT Peek a boo square, and shaker inserts.

... then added a PPP Sweet-Pea mix of sequins to add just the right colors of green and pink to match the bits of colored cardstock to my linen card-base.

I hope I've given you a bit of inspiration today to play along with us ... if not, there are oodles of ideas at our CTS blog - Donna, and all of my team-mates are so incredibly talented!

=]  Michele



26 comments:

Nancy Thomas said...

I want to love and hug on this card. So prettily CAS.

LeAnne said...

You have the COOLEST dies.....and this is just as sweet as can be! LOVE it!

Cat Craig said...

Super smart design Michele. Loving it!

TaeEun said...

What a lovely shaker card with lots of hugs in it! You're right, Michele! CTS DTs are amazing!

Becca Cruger said...

This is fleepin' adorable. I just wanna give it a good shake and say awwwww over and over again.

Dotty Jo said...

Adorable! Jo x

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Ha ha! I still haven't managed to get my hands on some Opal Fruits (it's what Starburst used to be called in the UK when I was a kid), but now I definitely want the sour ones :-)
This is such a pretty shaker card. Love the cut out background. Beautiful detail.
xxx

Anita in France said...

Perfect pastel sequins (and xxx's!) and glorious white space ... simply gorgeous, Michele! Hugs, Anita :)

Nora Noll said...

Once again you totally ROCK!! I adore that you used the scrap x's. Totally works!! Great little shaker card.

Barb Ghig said...

Love your take on Donna's sketch, Michele! Such a clever way to add hugs and kisses on the inside of your shaker and your color palette is gorgeous...LOVE this card!!!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, yes, a shaker full of hugs! A most darling idea and a most darling card. I love how you stamp!

Leigh Penner said...

I love how you made your fun shaker card with the sketch!

lostinpaper said...

you are the cleverest! what a a fun and fab idea my friend!

Jen Mitchell said...

Yep, they look like hugs to me! I have a soft spot for shaker cards and this one is really cute!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh, what a delightful die that is!! Maybe it could make it's way into your next kit ~ hint hint ; ) I spotted those Sweet Pea sequins right away. I love your darling little card Michele!

donna mikasa said...

Oh I love those little "hugs"! Such a clever take on the sketch--and so pretty too!

Birgit said...

Cute! Cute! What a delightful shaker card Michele! Your CAS style gets me every time.

Viv said...

What a super CAS and elegant card here Michele, I love it. Thanks for the birthday wishes too ;) hugs Viv xx

Bobby said...

What a great idea to back the shaker with the die cut and acetate, Michele. And then to use the leftovers. Perfect!

Tracey McNeely said...

Cool sketch and love you interpretation. Happy weekend! xo

Marybeth said...

Simply stunning , Michele! Love the soft Sweet Pea mix inside the shaker, perfect for your beautiful card!

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is such a sweet shaker card, Michele! I've never seen a die-cut background for a shaker window like this. Super clever and fun idea! I love it. Hideko

Sharron said...

Beautiful and so creative! Love that WF die and wouldn't have thought of using as the back of a shaker.

cm said...

Echoing the others: brilliant and beautiful!
Hugs and 'sprinkles of sparkle' heading to you!
~c

Karren said...

Oh this is gorgeous! So much interest yet still so beautifully CAS.

Jenni's Jems said...

What a really cute and clever design Michele!x