Tuesday, September 17, 2019

2019 Card Design Superstar: Clean & Simple Genius

Whoa... that word 'genius?'  MFT's word not mine!!  lol  But, CAS is a style I love - and even after a few years, I struggle with at times.  So!  Why not put it to the ultimate test?  I'm throwing a card into the Clean & Simple Genius ring for...


You'll tell me if it's as CAS as I hope it is...

 Inside:  YOU are a total stand-out in our class. mate!
 
I've taken just one of the fun fish from Fish You Were Here and stamped it multiple times - free wheeling it - just like my casts are when I'm fishing!  Then I chose one of these guys to "do the talking"  using the coordinating die.  An itty bit of Copic coloring , and a layer of Nuvo crystal glaze, was all it took to make him the stand-out in his school.

Here's a fun idea, when CAS is your choice - add a bit of color that only the recipient will see on closer inspection!  I've chosen to mimic my class clown fish's colors and use orange fun foam as my panel-backer, and bright green for my sentiment strip!   
 

Okay.  I know it's not a GENIUS idea... but fun, just the same!

Fish me luck … I'm throwing it into the ocean of CAS Genius cards there in the MFT gallery!

=]  Michele

16 comments:

Bonnie said...

Another great use of this stamp, my friend! Love that splash of color and using the colored foam is a brilliant and fun idea!

ElizStewart said...

Michele... you are most definitely my CAS superstar... I can always count on you for inspiration. Love the card.

Anila Dikay said...

That's a lovely card❤️

lostinpaper said...

Super fun idea and perfectly executed card Michele, Good Luck!!

Christine Kiehl said...

Wow. This is the coolest card idea ever! So creative!

Cat Craig said...

Love that bit of undercolor Michele. Fab card. Best of luck.

Lisa Elton said...

How CUTE and I like your idea of the unexpected colors!!

Stampin with Liz Design said...

Like this! So much fun! Entered the challenge as well, so much fun to give it a go! Fishing you luck, lol, xx Linda

Mac Mable said...

Genius to me my friend.....So very creative and fun with the coloured foam. Striking card, great stamping and love that sentiment x

Marge said...

I think you're a GENIUS!!!
So fun and unique CAS design.
I enjoyed seeing your cards :)

Kathy said...

Such a fun card! Lots of white space, a sweet image, and fun touches of color!

Linda Callahan said...

I fish I could be a CAS genius like you! Love this....and also love the hidden pops of color!

JulieP said...

Good for you!!! Good luck!!!!

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my gosh, I LOVE this card, Michele! You never cease to amaze me, my friend! I love the idea with the sentiment strip, too! Best of luck to you with the challenge...This card certainly looks like a winner to me!!!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Love this brilliant design, the sentiment, the inside message, and the hidden colorful fun foam, Michele! You are great at playing with words and thinking of a fun surprise!
Hideko xx

Jeanne said...

Thud. You are amazing. Fantastic card! Love the colored fun foam idea!