'What you do speaks so loudly, I can't hear what you say.'
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday 3 February 2019

Every now and again I like to challenge myself to make CAS cards - I do love them but they do require a totally different mindset. Mine is normally a 'slap on the colour and see what happens' mindset (well, not quite always)… When doing black and white, I need to change the way I think... almost as if I'm using the other side of my brain, if that makes sense? CAS isn't quite so challenging but it's still a challenge.

I noticed that the new challenge over at Addicted to CAS was birds, so I thought I'd have a go, so here's my CAS bird.

I was going to mount it onto white, but the kraft card looked great, so I went with that.

I did actually make a B&W card a couple of days ago, though...



I'd like to link to the following Anything Goes challenges:-

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Thank you so much for stopping by
Back soon
Cath
xxx

25 very kind comments from lovely people:

Anne (cornucopia) said...

These are lovely. Nice, crisp, clean and simple artwork.

Sue said...

What gorgeous cards Kath, but I can't agree about the B&W and C&S, nothing is harder than C&S, this strikes terror into my heart lol. I love how you've faded out the stencilling on your C&S card, it gives such a gently effect. Your black and white is a stunner too, did you know there's a black and white/ b&w plus 1 challenge over at Country View Crafts and your card would be perfect there. Have a very happy week, Sue xx

Meggymay said...

Two awesome CAS cards, the bird looks great on the kraft card base.
Yvonne xx

My name is Erika. said...

The bird card is very sweet. I like the little bird in the corner and bricks behind it. It makes a big impact on the page. Happy new week-again cah. Hugs-Erika

Lin said...

Love your bird card - great CAS work! Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

Anke said...

Oh Cath I love your card with the bird, adorable and so beautiful.

Hugs
Anke

meg said...

Two beautiful cards, the bird one looks fantastic mounted on the kraft card base, thank you for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge

brenda said...

They are a challenge aren't they Cath, but it's good to try and both of these are super. Short nd sweet still I'm afriad, the spirit is willing but the body is still n go slow.

B x

Karen Brown said...

I love your beautiful CAS card! The partial brick backdrop is perfect for your sweet little bird. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

Basslady said...

a beautiful card!

thank you so much for playing along with us at alphabet challenge!

hugs and kisses from germany,
Silvi xoxo

marilyn said...

I love CAS and your bird is beautiful...soft & elegant!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I LOVE both of these, Cath. They are fantabulous. I like how they are not simple, but definitely effective.

I keep forgetting to ask if I may add your blog to my left sidebar, so I don't miss any of your fabulous posts. I will only do so with your permission.

crafty-stamper said...

CAS cards are very challenging but have started making a few I am happy with lol
Both beautiful cards but I do love the first one and the kraft looks perfect with the touch of stencilling
Carol x

Ina G said...

Both cards are such lovely CAS styles. Your bird card with just a hint of colour is fabulous. Thanks for sharing at ATSM.

Heidi Weaver said...

I love that wonderful "bird" card, Cath. The muted colours stand out beautifully against that soft stencilling. Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

pearshapedcrafting said...

Two beautiful cards - you CAS bird card is such a great inspiration! Love the combination of the image and quote on your B&W card! Hugs, Chrisx

aussie aNNie said...

This is just beautiful.Thanks for having me in your ROMANCE challenge as Guest Designer at Try it On Tuesday challenge. It is an honour. x
[aNNie]Guest Designer for Try it on Tuesday Challenges

froebelsternchen said...

Both are stunning - the little birdie card is precious !

Julie B said...

Love the little corner of stencilling, really anchors your bird.
Thanks for sharing with us at ATSM. :)

Macimbalo said...

Love this cute bird with that background - so perfectly CAS and gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at ATCAS!

Neet said...

Two very nice cards Cath - but I do like the one with the bird on. Such a cute little chubby bird too. I think you were right to choose the Kraft card for the backing, it blends so well with the brickwork you have used through your stencil.
hugs, Neet xx

Karen M said...

Hi Cath, I do love this cute bird image and your fab colouring. The little stencilled wall is a fab touch xx

Lady Joyful said...

Beautiful CAS designs! I love the cute bird. Thank you for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT

ElizStewart said...

So love your CAS birdie!!! Just perfect!

ElizStewart said...

Cath... thanks so much for posting your list of favorite challenges... there are so many on this list that I haven't heard of and can't wait to check out! Elizabeth