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Thursday, June 2, 2016

CAS Mix-Up June Challenge

Yeah I am so happy to see another CAS Mix Up Challenge for the new month!
Can you believe it is JUNE already?  Yikes, the kiddos have one more week of school, then summertime!!  We have a busy July coming up with lots of family time...and away from computers and all my stamping stuff (say WITHDRAWALS!!)

So the new mix up is: stamping +die cuts + your choice
I used a TCW (The Crafters Workshop) mini chicken wire stencil with scattered straw distress ink. My flower is a Verve: Beautiful Things that I colored with my copics.
The leaves and sentiment are from an Altenew stamp: Majestic Bloom.
I finished the card off with a few PPP clear sequins.
I used a piece of foam to raise the top panel for dimension.

Thank you for stopping and taking a look, I hope you will join in this challenge, you have all month to link up.  There are some amazing cards being showcased over the CAS Mix Up Blog 
by Loll and Bonnie and the rest of the design team, go check it out!!


Heart Hugs, friends!



15 comments:

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Colleen. Love the subtle stenciled background. And your blossom and leaves are so beautiful. Great colouring. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx

Bonnie said...

Another beauty, Colleen! I love that stenciled background and the beautiful flower! Perfect placement of those sequins! That's something I always struggle with! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

Linda said...

Gorgeous coloring Col. Love that purple flower.

Marjan said...

I am a big fan of this style, love your card!

Marcia Hill said...

Pretty, pretty card Colleen! LOVE that purple flower...the shape of the petals is so unique! Love that stenciled background too! A perfect card my friend!! :0)

Tracey McNeely said...

So gorgeous Colleen, I love the Verve flower!

Barb Ghig said...

Such a beautiful flower and I love the elegant leaves! Loving your stenciled background, too ~ Gorgeous card, Colleen!!!

Maria said...

Wonderful soft stenciled background and gorgeous flower for your beautiful card, Colleen!

Greta said...

Unique & beautiful flower--beautifully colored, Colleen! To answer your question--NO--I'm never ready for temps like this! I purposely don't live in Phoenix, so how come we have Phoenix weather?!--haha! Enjoy your weekend!

Kim Heggins said...

Simply beautiful Colleen...love your beautiful purple flower.

Nancy said...

Love this one too! That background looks great with that bold flower!

A splash of color said...

Beautiful card. Love the purples. Very nice challenge choice.

Darnell said...

This card is so very pretty, Colleen! I love all the elements! And I really love the new blog look!! I know I haven't been by for a while, but I think it's new? And it looks like it might be a "Loll" design? It's sensational however you did it! Have a wonderful and safe June and say hi to Brenda from me! Since I'll be gone a lot of July, it might be a while before we connect again, so take care! Hugs, Darnell

nancy littrell said...

Love your beautiful die cut flower and wonderful stenciled background. TFS and joining us at CAS Mix Up Colleen. Hugs, Nancy

Karen Dunbrook said...

so pretty...