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Saturday, August 20, 2011

OWH Stars & Stamps CAS (Clean and Simple) Blog Skip

Welcome to the Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps CAS Blog Skip.  If you have come from Kate's blog "Hello From Kate" then you are in the right place.  If you just happened along and would like to start the skip at the beginning just click here and you will be transported to the Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps blog.

I have been attracted to the Clean and Simple style of card making for a long time and I love to browse through blogs and galleries of CAS cards for inspiration and relaxation as well.  Although I have never been what I call a "fru-fru" stamper I have only just recently embraced the CAS style and am really enjoying the results.


The inspiration for this card came from Heather T. whose card was recently featured on the "Less is More" blog (one of my CAS favorites) and can be viewed here.  The sponged and stamped focal point is totally cased but there was no way I could make it look as nice as Heather's so I ended up cutting the square out and  mounting it on black card stock cut just slightly larger to act as a frame.  The sponging was done on white card stock with Stampin' Up! Not Quite Navy ink and then I stamped 3 of the Pocket Silhouettes stamps in black Stazon ink and the 4th in Old Olive.  The sentiment is from a Stampin' Up! set called Sweet Little Sentiments and is stamped with black Stazon ink.

Of course I can never make just ONE of any card that I really like so I went ahead and made another card adding a little more bling - although I still classify it as CAS.  The sentiment is stamped in Not Quite Navy and is from a sympathy set by Gina K Designs.  The card is basically the same design so I thought I would just share a close up of the sentiment and bling.


Thank you for skipping by my blog - I hope you have been able to find some inspiration and will go out and give the CAS style a try for yourself.  The next stop is at "Handmade by Julie" where I am sure you will want to stick around for awhile!

Oopsie!  I almost forgot BLOG CANDY!  Please leave a comment below and on Monday, August 22, I will select a random winner to receive 6 sponged and stamped squares similar to the ones used on these cards.
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69 comments:

  1. CarolAugust 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful cards and your CAS style is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Your card is very inspiring. I'll bet I CASE at least 1 today!! Pat Kinkaid

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  3. SandyAugust 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    LOVELY! Oh man, the stamping on your little square is just delish! Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. Jen MAugust 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    These are fab!! You've got cas down!

    Jmueller409ATyahooDOTcom

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  5. kateAugust 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Love the sponged square! Thanks for posting such a great example of a CAS card.

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  6. Paula S.August 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful card Lisa! The white space makes such a nice frame around what is really a minature work of art. Gorgeous work!

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  7. laurie cropAugust 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    love the color choices Lisa!! I am getting soooo much inspiration for cards from the blog hop!! thanks!!

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  8. BrendaAugust 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Love the inking on your focal image! Stunning CAS cards. I adore the 3 little black brads on your second sample, it really does change the card up completely! Beautiful!

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  9. JaneenAugust 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    that deep blue behind the image is gorgeous. i do like the little addition of the brads while still keeping it CAS.

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  10. KarenSAugust 20, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Gorgeous card, Lisa. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Jan HunnicuttAugust 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    this is beautiful Lisa! Thanks for the link to Less Is More, I'm excited to go take a look. I really like the look of CAS and really struggle to achieve it :) Thanks for being in the skip too!

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  12. Tami B.August 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Love this! Very simple, yet very elegant and beautiful colors.

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  13. KathrynAugust 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    That little square is awesome. At first, I thought it was patterned paper. You did a nice job of explaining your technique, so I think I'll give it a try later today. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  14. BrendaAugust 20, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Thank you for sharing! This is my first blog hop and I have learned so much. I am eager to try your technique. I like what Paula S. said--these are like little works of art! Great work!!

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  15. AnnAugust 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Lisa, that is positively beautiful!! Love how you did the square image!!

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  16. Seongsook DuncanAugust 20, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Very nice beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  17. Sue DAugust 20, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Very pretty--I like your sponged and stamped image.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  18. TamekoAugust 20, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Pretty card. Nice design & colors.

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  19. AdeleAugust 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Thank you for sharing your cards and technique. They are absolutely stunning!

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  20. Lynn RamseyAugust 20, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    This is a beautiful card! I love the square that contains all the art. Even the one with the little bling is "simply" beautiful!

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  21. TERESA D. - CUSTOM MADE SCRAPBOOK PAGESAugust 20, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I love the stamped art work..it really makes the card. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Dolores A.August 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Adorable!

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  23. Patricia HAugust 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Excellent job containing the focal point in the square! I like the color scheme you've chosen. Very nicely done!

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  24. SuzAnnAugust 20, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I spit Diet Coke all over my monitor at your "fru-fru stamper" comment! too funny. Your cards are stunning and I love your sponging ability.

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  25. Susan SAugust 20, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    very nice card. Love the colors and simiplicity

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  26. Sandy HentzelAugust 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I'm new to CAS and loving it. Great card!!!

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  27. ShirleyAugust 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Great example of clean and simple. Just love the card.

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  28. Lee MaeAugust 20, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Hi! I'm so glad you are part of the blog hop! I started checking in on your blog through Dustin Pike's site. I love, love, love your cards - all of them! I always feel happy when I come to your site and see all of the cards you have made. It makes me feel like making another card. It also reassures me because, I too, have gone on a designer jag and made successive cards using their artwork! :)

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  29. Cut n PasteAugust 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for participating in the skip!

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  30. Barb TurpinAugust 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Very pretty, love Pocket Silhouettes!

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  31. JulieAugust 20, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Beautiful card, Lisa! Perfect example of CAS style!

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  32. VeldaAugust 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Great card. Such a good example of a CAS card. Very elegant!

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  33. Dawn WoolfAugust 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    love the colors! i will have to try the sponge technique!

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  34. Nancy MAugust 20, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love how they look as tho' you water colored them but didn't --a big time saver--YEAH!! Such pretty results. Thanks for skipping with us!!
    RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM

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  35. KathyAugust 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Awesome card. Love the colors used in the square and the sentiment is just right.

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  36. DawnAugust 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I love it, those little stamps are perfect for what you did with them. PERFECT!

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  37. Hannah LewisAugust 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I love your cards. Very pretty with the colors you chose.

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  38. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Wow - gorgeous! And I love the colors!

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  39. Sherry HickeyAugust 20, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Oh! I like your card very much! What a beautifully done focal point!

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  40. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Okay, so I'm adding the sponging technique to the list of things to look-up after the skip. Love the image with the colors.

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  41. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I am CASEing this CAS! Beautiful!

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  42. MissyAugust 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Oh man, I wish I had time to try this out. Love it!

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  43. Courtney KAugust 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    what a beautiful focal image!

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  44. gbinionAugust 20, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    these are beautiful! i haven't gotten the layered stamping down like you have!!

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  45. JenniferAugust 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Love the colors of this card...Fabulous!!!

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  46. LindaAugust 20, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Fantabulous! Love the colors!

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  47. Patti BAugust 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Great card. Love the blue and green together.

    lebpab21408atyahoodotcom
    pattispaperfun.blogspot.com

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  48. RufusAugust 20, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration, great CAS cards.
    R/

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  49. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  50. MarinaAugust 21, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Your cards are absolutely beautiful!

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  51. ShirleyAugust 21, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Fabulous cards. Love both sentiments with the picture.

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  52. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Oh my! All I can say is Yum! I want to try CASING your card and see if I can manage to create one as nice as your. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

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  53. SusanAugust 21, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Just Beautiful! pops off the page, and the shading is awesome!
    Susan

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  54. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    wonderful samples! thanks for sharing
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  55. Verna AngerhoferAugust 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I have always been a fan of clean and simple. I had to be as my stamping time was so limited. So when this hop came up I was so eager to see what lovelies would be shown. I can say I am certainly not disappointed. Your card is truly gorgeous and bright and cheery too. I love the design and layout as well. Great job!

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  56. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

    ~lauren
    queen_lade at yahoo.com

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  57. lindagradyAugust 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Thanks for all the neat ideas to make a CAS card; love your explanation of the garbage bag - LOL.

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  58. Beth L.August 21, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Beautiful card Lisa!

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  59. Cynthia TAugust 21, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I am positively nuts about the sponging technique used on your beautiful card. What a winner! Thanks so much.

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  60. TRAugust 21, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love the colors and the stamping. Beautiful work.

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  61. MizDeniseAugust 21, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Lovely cards! I'm with you on making multiples - no matter how hard I try, they all have something that makes them distinct. But, I think I enjoy the multi-version cards the most! I love the focal piece and would love to be the winner of your blog candy! Thanks for sharing in our skip!

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  62. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I really--REALLY like this card--have some GREAT flower stamps I could use for this too--definitely a CASE if I ever saw one!! Keep up the great work <3 Denise I.

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  63. Heather TAugust 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Wow, it looks lovely with a mat and a backing panel. I love it when someone takes one of my ideas and tweaks it a little. It is great to see a new perspective. Thanks for linking back to my card.

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  64. AllisonGAugust 22, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Oh yeah, you got Blogger to cooperate!

    I love your card and would love to win the image you made so that I could make this beautiful card as well. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. Just A Pac RatAugust 22, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Love this Clean and simple card, so pretty! TFS

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  66. MarshaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    So pretty. Really like both of them. Pretty coloring.

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  67. CoraAugust 23, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I am still working my way through the skip. Love your contribution

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  68. HushgirlAugust 23, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I'm not sure why, but my comment from Saturday isn't showing up...
    I love the sponged background! I think I'll try that technique.

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  69. Dawn C.August 23, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Gorgeous card! What a beautiful technique! Thanks for sharing!

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