Tuesday, November 30, 2010

CAS Northern Flurries

Hi there! How is your Tuesday going so far? When I saw this color combo for this week's challenge at The Play Date Cafe I knew I wanted the silver to be front and center...I just wasn't sure how to do it. I pulled out Basic Grey, Soft Suede and Brushed Silver card stock as my color combo. I just got the Northern Flurry embossing folder in my order last week and have really been wanting to break it in. I guess that was my starting point for this clean and simple (CAS) creation.
This embossing folder is so pretty on it's own, especially on the sparkly silver card stock. I added some jewels to the center of the snowflakes, then to the corners for a little extra sparkle. The sentiment is heat embossed in silver on Soft Suede card stock. I originally added Soft Suede ribbon then just felt like it wasn't quite right, so I layered a piece of Basic Grey ribbon over the top. It seemed to work better together. I am really happy with how it all came together. What do you think? I struggle with CAS cards because I always feel like I should do MORE with them....ugh! 

*For the inside, I just kept on embossing using the ornament and sentiment from the Contempo Christmas set:
One last thing, I wanted to share a little "furry-love" with this photo from Mr. Emmitt Rowley, taken on Thanksgiving. He has a few toys that are his absolute favorites and this little bull is one of them. (note the hind legs by-the-way...CUTENESS, right??) We had a vet visit today for a check-up and vaccinations, because we have finally come to the conclusion that he is most-likely a permanent "house-guest".  All went very well at the vet and afterward he went to Petco for some treats and a new toy. :) 
Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Perfect Punches (front) and Contempo Christmas (inside) 
Ink: Versa-Mark
Paper: Soft Suede, Basic Grey, and Brushed Silver card stock
Accessories: Northern Flurry embossing folder, Silver embossing powder, Scalloped Circle punch, Ornament punch, Embossing Buddy, Soft Suede Polka Dot ribbon (retired), Basic Grey Taffeta ribbon (I think it is retired, too??)  and Jewels

Thanks for stopping by today! 
Happy stamping, 

25 comments:

  1. What a beautiful card, love how you have the silver and that EF is so pretty! Love the colors together and the bling. So happy that Mr. Emmitt has found such a loving family, what a true blessing that he was left at your driveway. Love when the little feet are in back. What a cutie!!!!!

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  2. This is just STUNNING! So elegant and beautiful. Love it.
    Emmitt is looking like he's right at home now.....glad he's fitting in so well.
    Lynn

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  3. Gorgeously elegant! That embossed snowflake is the perfect detail to your already lovely card! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!

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  4. Thanks for stopping by and wishing me well....love to hear from you!
    I LOVE this card..what a fun color combo!! Very elegant!

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  5. These cards are so pretty! I love that they are simple and clean but yet you want to keep looking at them!

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  6. Oh Anne Marie, could sweet Emmitt be any cuter! What a wonderful family to be joining and a true fury blessing that will give you lots of love, no doubt! your card just dropped my jaw! That is one fabulous cuttlebug folder - it just brings this card right into the holidays in a BIG way! :) Lovely, lovely!

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  7. Fabulouso Anne Marie! Love the colors, the CAS layout and silver CS. I adore the inside too with your clever use of the BG & BS and the silver embossing on the Soft Suede looks fantastic--so clever!

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  8. Gorgeous card! Love it and Emmitt looks so cute!

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  9. Love it. I would never have thought to put those colors together. They look very elegant!

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  10. Anne Marie your card is wonderful. I like the CAS Style and the colors- very elegant !!

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  11. Anne Marie, Your card is so lovely and elegant! You did a fabulous job with the color challenge.


    I am happy that Mr. Emmitt Rowley is a good house guest and has found a home. He is adorable!

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  12. OHHH! These cards are simply beautiful! I love that silver embossing! I also love your little friend! He almost fits the color challenge too! Minus the red toy:) LOL! Great job--Thanks so much for playing along and joining in the fun over at the PDCC!!

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  13. Ooo! I am overcome with doggie cuteness! I am so glad that he has a new forever home! Love this color combo...gorgeous card!

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  14. Simply elegant!!! Your card came out stunningly beautiful!!! The silver embossing is just breathtaking. I'm so jealous....you have such a knack for color combo...especially ones that would leave me scratching my head.

    I'm so glad to hear Emmitt Rowley (love his name!) is a permanent family member. He is sooooooo lucky!!!

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  15. What a beautiful card both inside and out! Fab embossing folder, and I love the simplicity and elegant lines of your 'joy' image. Thanks so much for playing along in the play date cafe this week :)

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  16. Beautiful! This color combination is so naturally stunning. I love how you've used it here, Anne Marie!

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  17. Aren't dogs gorgeous the way they stretch out like that, mine does that too! Lovely cards, so pretty. Sorry, I'm a bit late in getting around to comment on everyone's blogs, but thanks for playing along with us last week at the PDCC!

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  18. I have a real "thing" for snowflakes... and this card is stunning! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. The color combo has such an elegance to it. I think you made a wonderful CAS card.

    A vet's visit almost means permanent house guest at our place too. Looks like he's pretty happy about the decision too.

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  20. Such a sweet photo of your guest, so happy you are able to care for him.
    As for the cards, so simple and yet so elegant! Love the brushed silver paper....I have some gathering dust since I'm always too cheap to use it, think I'll go dig it out LOL! Have a great weekend.

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  21. What beautiful cards you have created! I would never have thought of putting silver with soft suede - but it really works doesn't it? Fabulous.

    You also win the award for being the most consistent and lovely commenter on my blog. If you send me your snail mail address, I will pop a Christmas card in the post to you. X

    lizshannon@btconnect.com

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  22. This is gorgeous. I just love the colors. Your design is so fresh and elegant. Beautifully done!

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  23. This is the first time to your blog and I'm finding lots of inspiration! You hit it out of the park with this creation! I saw this inspiration photo and thought hmmmm......couldn't figure out a card for it. You however, DID!

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  24. Love the silver and suede together...so unexpected!

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  25. Awww - ok, I have to keep going back to get the story on this little guy. Did you get him a rope? My Mikki loved the frayed ropes. He'd sit like Mr. Emmitt here, holding the rope in his from paw and suck on the frayed end. Adorable!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie