Guest Designing at CAS Christmas Challenge!!

Hey everyone - I'm delighted to be guest designing this month at CAS Christmas - woo hoo!!!! Just love that challenge and was gratified to have my December card chosen as a winner (see that CAS Christmas post here).

Don't we all need a little more peace in the world?! Here's my card:

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; 

Paper Studio glitter; Tim Holtz kraft metallic; Poptone Black

Stamps & Dies - Hero Arts Peace; Penny Black Peaceful Wishes

Other - Hero Arts Tide Pool Dauber

When crafting a peace theme I frequent start with the Hero Arts Peace Stamp & Cut set. I'm very fond of all my HA S&C sets but especially the ones with a large word (both in stamp and die form) plus a bunch of little words to go with it. I often neglect the stamps in favor of the dies but this time I utilized some of the little words for my sentiment, along with a diecut.

Fun fact, the Penny Black dove was diecut back in December when I was making my winning star card. I tried it several ways and in several colors but it didn't make the final design (good thing!). When I diecut the dove from glittery silver card, it didn't cut all the way through. Decided I liked it, so trimmed the outline carefully, leaving the parts within. Too pale alone for this card, so I diecut a gold dove getting the whole outline cut and glued it over the silver glitter. The silver Peace diecut needed something too so I gave it a black shadow with a second diecut, swiping some dauber on the card before I glued it down. I added the little words as an afterthought (yay for the MISTI) and really liked the look. I'm always amazed how I start with one idea and end up with some totally different!!

Thanks again to the CAS Christmas crew for inviting me to guest design and I hope you get a chance to play along!! Be sure to check out all the challenge details and wonderful inspiration from the team - deadline for entry is the 24th.

Many thanks for stopping by and I hope to visit your blogs soon!!