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Hello and welcome to my blog. This week at CASEing the Catty we’re CASEing a Quick & Easy Card from pages 12 and 13. You may have hopped over from Julia’s blog, make sure you visit all the Design Team’s Blogs by clicking on the “next” button at the bottom of the post.

You should be able to scan the above QR code for free templates and ideas.

My card base is Thick Basic White with a layer of Basic Black. The next Basic White layer has been embossed with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder. Next I’ve die cut three rectangles from some Paper Medley DSP using the Nested Essentials Dies.

I’ve cut some thin strips of Shimmering Stripes Specialty Paper then I’ve coloured some of this paper with a Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blend. This paper is quite glittery however it’s quite difficult to capture the glitter in my photos. The sentiment is from the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies then I added a few Dewdrops Embellishments to finish off my project.

Marvi was wide awake this week when it was time for a photo. Judging by the look on his face I’m not sure he likes my card.

It’s time to hop over and see Rebecca’s wonderful creation. Just click on the next button below.

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Thanks for stopping by.

Peta

Hello and welcome to my blog. This week at CASEing the Catty we’re CASEing A Bundle. You may have hopped over from Julia’s blog, make sure you visit all the Design Team’s Blogs by clicking on the “next” button at the bottom of the post.

I’ve chosen to CASE a card on page 41 which uses the Words of Beauty Bundle.

This card features the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP which has had the background carefully coloured with blending brushes.

I recently received my Stampin’ Hot Foil System, this is my first project with it. The card base is Thick Basic White followed by a layer of Peaceful Pine. I’ve then cut a piece of Vellum and used the Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die with some Gold Foil. Wow, these leaves are so gorgeous. I carefully coloured the leaves on the back of the Vellum with a blending brush. I then cut a second smaller piece of Vellum and coloured the whole thing with Peaceful Pine ink and a blending brush.

The Gold Foil sprig is die cut using the Notes of Collage Dies then I Hot Foiled the sentiment using the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies and die cut the word using the co-ordinating die. To finish off my project I added a few Gold Flower Accents.

I think Marvi was suitably impressed with my first Hot Foiling attempt. Unfortunately my photography doesn’t really show how gold and shiny my card really is.

It’s time to hop over and see Rochelle’s wonderful creation. Just click on the next button below.

We’d love for you to join our challenge. Click below and send us a request to join then just upload your new creation to the wall.

Thanks for stopping by.

Peta

Hello and welcome to my blog. We’re CASEing from the July 2026 Online Exclusives, there’s so much to choose from I had a hard time deciding what to CASE. You may have hopped over from Julia’s blog, make sure you visit all the Design Team’s Blogs by clicking on the “next” button at the bottom of the post.

I’m using the Online Exclusive Botanical Expressions Die which is part of the Botanical Expressions Bundle.

I loved this card so much I’ve almost CASEd it 100% the same as the sample card.

My version of the card is slightly different but I just love how easy this shaker card is to make.

I cut a piece of Basic White to the same size as a card front then ran it through my Cut N Emboss Machine with the Botanical Expressions Die. The Botanical Expressions Die cuts a leafy window that adds depth and interest to the card design. Next I used a Blending Brush with some Lost Lagoon, Old Olive and Garden Green ink and coloured the Basic White under the leaves. I created the “splotches” with my Water Painter. I also die cut the leaves in Old Olive then overlayed some of the white leaves with Old Olive leaves.

To create the “shaker” element I cut down a clear cello bag to fit behind the die cut leaves and filled it with some retired Loose Gold Sequins then adhered it behind the die cut leaves, so simple. I’ve added some Baker’s Twine and a sentiment from the Phrases & Frames stamp set.

Marvi was “helping” me in my craft room today. When I say “helping” I really mean playing with the twine and basically knocking everything on my desk onto the floor. He did stop causing chaos long enough for a photo with my card.

It’s time to hop over and see Andrea’s wonderful creation. Just click on the next button below.

We’d love for you to join our challenge. Click below and send us a request to join then just upload your new creation to the wall.

Thanks for stopping by.

Peta