Wednesday, June 1, 2011

CAS-ual Fridays... better late than never!

I'm just getting the hang of this whole blogging-experience... there are so many different challenges, color-inspirations, company contests - it's hard to know where to begin!

I started this blog because

a.  I desperately wanted someone other than my husband to validate my work (hee hee)
b.  I needed a showcase for my style to show clients as part of the JustMePrints business I share with my sister (click here to check us out!)
c.  I wanted to enter a PTI challenge.

But some of the other challenges look like fun too!  And I want in :)


I like to think of myself as mostly a CAS girl (that's "clean-and-simple" for any non-crafters *coughhusbandcough* reading this blog) so this one's right up my alley!

The only graduate I have in my home is a pint-sized one.  My little Sofia is 3 weeks shy of completing her kindergarten year - the time has just flown by!  I'm so excited to give her this card:

you did it!


It was an excuse to break open my new Lawn Fawn sets.  I created the background with the new "schoolhouse backdrops" set and then stamped the large sentiment with "Quinn's ABCs".  The apple is from Paper Smooches' "falling for you" - I stamped it on SU designer paper and cut an opening to make way for a little sentiment from PTI's "way to go, kiddo".


I couldn't help but stick a bit of bling to the bottom of the card - she's such a girly-girl.  The bling was completely necessary *wink*

Thanks for looking!
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11 comments:

  1. Michele GrossJune 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I think this card is soooo cute! Love the lined paper and the bit of bling :) It all fits perfectly with the sweet little apple sentiment. Thanks for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  2. CristinaJune 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    So cute!!! And I have a Sofia, too, although still in preschool. But she would love a card like this. Congrats to your little (not so little anymore) one!

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  3. Virginia L.June 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    This is so awesome! Your card make me want to go back to kindergarten....(well, almost!). I love your use of the line paper, apple image, and bright and cheery colors! Welcome to blogging...you are going to LOVE it! I can see that this place is going to be FUN! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  4. JennyJune 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Fabulous card, I just love those Lawn Fawn stamps too :)
    Jenny x

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  5. DanaJune 1, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    This is so sweet and perfect for your little kindergardener! Your blog is great. You write well, and take clean crisp photos...so glad I found you! Thanks for playing along with CAS-ual Fridays this week! I hope you return each week for more!

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  6. AlbertaJune 1, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Love the notebook paper, the paper piecing and the pop of color it provides. Fab job!

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  7. Debbie CarriereJune 1, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Awesome card!!! Love the apple. My son is finishing up kindergarten,too! Time flies!

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  8. Karolyn at Paper TherapyJune 2, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    So stinkin' cute! And I'm so glad that you decided to jump into the challenge pool - we love new players, especially talented ones such as yourself! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays! Hope to see more of your beautiful work!

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  9. Laura DavisJune 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Soooooo CUTE!
    Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
    Laura

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  10. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh this is just perfect for that age! Love what you did with that Paper Smooches apple on the lined paper. Simply adorable :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  11. Jaclyn MillerJune 2, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    This is so adorable and you have a great flair for CAS style. Welcome to blog land! Thank you so much for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays this week.

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