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14 October 2018

Holly Tweet


"My styles have changed over the last few months and making
CAS has appealed to me.  You can still add a few things
to the cards, making them attractive,
 but it is also perfect for posting."
For this project I stamped with black ink then clear embossed.
'Snowflakes" are frantage
Nuvo and Zig watercolour brushes on my stamp
Liquid pearls and some glitter used.

I do still like to 'pile it on' depending if I am posting
a card or donating them..


 a bit side on...

Joining:

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CAS Christmas card Challenge



As you like it....CAS or Full of Frills
 [and why..see above]

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Time Out

61 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I actually like your CAS cards. This one speaks to me because it has just the right amount of elements and can be mailed without added postage. I love it.

Christine Alexander said...

Annie, such a beatufiul image of the bird on the holly sprig. Great colouring and great addition of the sparkle :)

Chrissy said...

Beautiful Annie..I love the cute bird and love your CAS design..I have been cassing a bit lately..lol..but not today in my craftroom..went quite frilly today..

Luv CHRISSYxx

sandie said...

You do a great CAS card and the design it perfect. I love the added sparkle for the snow-lovely card and so pleased you joined us at Time Out

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful card. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely CAS card Annie love your new header too

Anne

Rosina said...

Beautifusl CAS Christmas card Annie...zo nice the bird

Hugs Rosina

Janette said...

Beautiful CAS design Annie, love that image so perfectly festive..xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's beautiful Annie
Gr Karin

Marjan said...

Beautiful coloring in the branches, bird and berries! Lovely card, Annie!

Enny said...

Wow, it really is a beautiful CAS card, lovely colouring, and, as you said, much easier to send ! Hugs, Enny

Kath said...

A lovely CAS card - such a beautiful robin.
Kath x

meg said...

Beautiful image and lay out, love the snow

Mrs A. said...

I like this card a lot. Hugs Mrs A.

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A gorgeous card Annie, I try to make my Christmas cards flat as the postage is so expensive these days.

Sue xx

aga-craft said...

Śliczna zimowa praca :) pozdrawiam niedzielnie :)

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice card!!!

Scraptastisch said...


I also make more smaller cards Annie, vintage cards weigh heavily and indeed the mail is getting more and more expensive. With your beautiful stamps, your cards are always super! Congratulations with your top 3 at DCL today ... always an honor! Have a good day!
xx Gerie

Carol L said...

I admire anyone who creates CAS cards, because I struggle to make them myself! This is just delightful with so many sparkly colors - I love it!!

cuilliesocks said...

Any card with a Robin is a winner for me and this is one gorgeous card Annie, beautifully designed and glittered, Kate x

Bunny said...

A lovely Christmas card. I love the sweet bird and the frantage you've used. [Bunny]

Chris said...

It's great to ring the changes Annie! CAS cards and 'Pile it on' cards are equally beautiful and have their own merits...CAS are definitely better for posting! Your CAS card today is very beautiful, and you've combined several lovely techniques to produce it.
Thanks for your lovely comments today!
hugs
Chris
x

Meggymay said...

Its a beautiful festive image and a super CAS card Annie.
Yvonne xx

Jantine said...

Beautiful card, Annie. Nice that you’re into CAS now, style is subject to change and moods...😊

Linda Simpson said...

Beautiful CAS card and love the robin.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Carol W said...

I love your take on this card. Very striking.


KraftyKoolKat said...

This is a gorgeous CAS creation Annie. But then there is nothing CAS about any creation you do Hun they are all awesome.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Mrs.B said...

A lovely Christmas card Annie, love the design with the red ribbon.
Avril xx

Nataliascraft said...

Wonderful Christmas card Annie, love the robin image x

Kuni said...

Wonderful christmas card Annie.
Hugs
Kuni

Leslie Miller said...

I love when a card can be CAS and easy to mail, yet have those extra touches that make it more special. We need to play with our stuff, but I guess it doesn't have to be all on one card. I still like it piled on, too, though. I love it all! It's the lumps and bumps I try to avoid as I mail a lot of cards. Anyway... you've made this absolutely gorgeous, colorful, glittery, interesting, and all wrapped up in the most lovely CAS package!

Sarah said...

A smashing card Annie. Love the robin, and I am with you on the flat for posting Christmas card xx

Ans Gilbert said...

Beautiful CAS Christmas card, love the pretty image and design,
Ansx

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful CAS card Annie love the stamp and frantage
Carol x

GerJanne said...

This style is elegant. I like the CAS cards and yours is perfect!

Wies said...

Lovely Christmas card. And it's cheaper to post with only one stamp. I like CAS cards as well as the ones with more layers.
xx Wies

Mac Mable said...

Wonderful mixing of the medias and keeping it CAS. A great example of the style and technique x. Such a beautiful card, the holly looks amazing and loving the layout too x.

Kathleen said...

Love this card, a super image and a great CAS.
Honesty is the best policy, they say. I actually love your CAS card, and some of you busy ones but sometimes you do tend to go overboard and the image gets a bit lost. But I do like the way you try different thing as I am a bit of a stick in the mud with just one style.

Kath x

Carol S. said...

Very pretty card Annie and love CAS too. The Robin is adorable and beautifully coloured. Big hugs, Carol S.xxxx

loz said...

Beautiful CAS card Annie..Loz

Marlena M. said...

Beautiful work, I love the angled lines and gorgeous coloring~

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Love your CAS aNNie, you can have any style but your cards always have fabulous colouring and great designs!! :) Love all the sparkling on this one!!

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Love how you have designed this one Annie, I find CAS so difficult because my hands always want to add more when my brain is telling me to STOP!!
I'm always looking for new ways to make Christmas cards less embellished as postage can be so costly now.
Thank you for the inspiration, Fabulous card creation.
Hugs Tracey xx

Bonnie said...

I love your sweet robin on the snow holly branches, Annie, and your CAS design! Using tape to makes this look like layers without the bulk for mailing! Brilliant idea! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Christmas!

MiamiKel said...

Annie - I love this!! How absolutely gorgeous!!
Xx

Lisa Lynn said...

Annie this is beautiful.

Gerrina said...

Those bold red lines make it so original and extra appealling for the eyes; great CAS-card! Hugs, Gerrina

Darlene said...

FANTASTIC! I've come to enjoy the CAS design also and this card is a perfect example! Looks like a fun Christmas challenge ... just might have to make the time to join in! Thanks for awesome inspiration and hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Going to be another busy one for me but that's okay ... keeping me out of trouble! LOL HUGS

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Annie, such a striking design.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

sharon said...

Such a sweet CAS card, the colours are wonderful.
hugs
sharon :)

Conniecrafter said...

Lovely, very pretty design with the ribbon and just love the color and shimmer!

Loll said...

Beautiful CAS design Annie! Love the sweet bird on holly branch. The added sparkle really makes this an elegant Christmas card. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!

kiwimeskreations said...

Lovely card Annie - love the way you have 'framed' the image and added the sentiment outside the frame
Blessings
Maxine

Phi said...

Hi Annie! This is so pretty. Love how you've coloured this piece and the snow is gorgeous. I really like this one!

thecraftycavalier said...

Annie this is such a pretty CAS card - I love it. Thanks for sharing with us at As You Like IT, Jayne x

Pia S said...

Frantage, I love that stuff. And the ref lines dividing your design Into sections, so effective. A brilliant clean design.

Colleen said...

This is a beautiful design and your coloring of the bird is so pretty. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Anita in France said...

So bright and vibrant, Annie ... with just the right amount of shimmer and sparkle on this charming winter scene! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

Lisa Andersson said...

Love the design, Annie! Wonderful card.
Hugs, Lisa

Nance said...

Pretty card, Annie. Love the pretty colors and the sparkle. Very festive. Thanks for sharing it with us at CAS Christmas.

Fikreta said...

This is so wonderful card!
hugs