Our theme this time is "CAS, and Over the Top"
We're showcasing one image, two ways.
As you hop along, please leave a comment on each blog. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store.
If you have arrived here from Imke, you are in the right place. If you haven't, why don’t you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything. The full hop list is there too.
For my cards, i've used Martini Chicks...
Here's my first, the CAS card...
Lots of white space, and a minimal design.
The image and bonus sentiment are the main focus of this card, simply backed onto yellow card stock.
I used gold glitter washi tape for added interest.
I'd like to enter this card at:
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - food/drink
ABC Challenge - U is for Unlimited (anything goes)
And here's my OTT card...
I used this weeks sketch for my design because it has lots of layers. I also backed each layer with green shimmer paper too. The patterned papers are all from 'Twas The Night', Nitwit Collections at LOTV.
I dressed up the edges with a bit of sparkle using glitter washi tape which I stuck to some card stock first before die-cutting. The scalloped border edge pieces were cut using a Nellie Snellen 'Daisy' die, the holly leaves were cut with an old Quickutz die. I added red glitter Stickles for the berries.
PARTY! was cut using Tattered Lace alphabet dies. As the letters are quite thin, I stuck some double sided tape to the back of my card stock before die cutting the letters so that I could peel away the backing strip before adhering the letters to the card.. so much easier than using sticky glue.
I'd like to enter this card at:
Creative Inspirations - sparkle
Fab 'n' Funky - die cuts, and/or punches
Sweet Stampin - dies, and/or punches
The Ribbon Girl - anything goes
Now, please head over to Karen's blog to see her fantastic cards for this hop.
I hope that you enjoy hopping with us today.
The hop will end on Monday, November 9th at 6am EST (11am UK time).
Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday, November 11th.
Good luck, and happy hopping! xx
Jo these are fab, fab, fab!!! I love this image - it's so fun ;-) Great colour schemes on each card too :-)
ReplyDeleteHA!! Jo, you even managed to make your birdbrain look drunk! That's too funny. Both cards are great and I'm not sure I could choose if I had to. I love the glitter on your CAS and the unique colors of the birdbrain on your OTT version. Great examples for the Hop!!
ReplyDeleteHA!! Jo, you even managed to make your birdbrain look drunk! That's too funny. Both cards are great and I'm not sure I could choose if I had to. I love the glitter on your CAS and the unique colors of the birdbrain on your OTT version. Great examples for the Hop!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I especially like all the sparkle on the OTT card!
ReplyDeleteLove how you colored the birdbrains on your ott card...not the usual yellow. Nice job on both cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just gorgeous - love the sentiment on the first and the all the little details on the over the top card:)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Jo! Love the added strip of sparkle on the CAS card and your coloring is great! Love how you created a holiday card for the OTT card with just the right amount of sparkle in your holly and borders.
ReplyDeleteOMG...these are so cute! I love them both. What a perfect image for a gal pal! I NEED it!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning, I so love that fun image too!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for joining us at Cute Card Thursday this week! Debxx
Brilliant cards, especially love your OTT design with the festive robins! Thank you so much for joining our 'Diecuts and punches' challenge at Sweet Stampin' this week, good luck in the prize draw and I do hope we'll see you again soon, love Jacky x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are AWESOME! I would have never thought to use this image for a Christmas card...fantastic idea! Love the Birdbrain images!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
OMG....these are both adorable! Love how you colored them up too :)
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh I love this image!!! Both of your cards are so cute!!! LOVE!!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! These are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing them with us at Creative Inspirations! Good luck,
ReplyDeleteRene
Hehehe, those cards are FABULOUS! I laughed so hard at the first sentiment. So clever!! Love that Christmas treatment on the second one. Those birdies are fab coloured up as Robins. Thanks so much for joining in with our Diecuts & Punches fun this week at Sweet Stampin'. So glad you did! Hugs, Wends x Sweet Stampin' DT
ReplyDeleteThese guys are so funny. Love the drunken eyes, Sarah W
ReplyDeleteOh great tips included in your post...thank you!! love your ideal of sticking washi tape to paper and then using a punch or die to cut it. I have a hard time with washi tape but I just might try this! Love that you made the image into a Christmas card. I just bought the wine image and was thinking I need to ask Faith to make some Christmas ones....but you just turned your into Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKathy D.
That is such an adorable image! Love all the sparkle and glitter on your over the top card. I love the sentiment on the CAS card. Wonderful job! Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat the cute cards here! You did a great job on both them, worth to come back and get inspired again and again. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are adorable, Jo. Love you coloring of the Birdbrain image!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, made me giggle. Thanks for joining in with the Ribbon Girl November Card Challenge. Best of luck, Mary www.ribbongirl.co.uk
ReplyDeleteBack with another DT hat on. Love your fabulous cards, both of them. Thanks so much for joining in with our 'Diecuts & Punches' challenge at Fab 'n' Funky. We're so glad you did. Looking forward to seeing your fabulous talent in the lineup again soon. Hugs, Wends x Fab 'n' Funky DT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Jo and i like that you used this image for a christmas card. Thanks for the inspiration and your coloring is fab !
ReplyDeleteJo - these are great! I love the red rimmed eyes on both and the red bellies on your OTT - and I love that you created a "you are invited to a Christmas to remember" card in the OTT version it's fantastic. Great cards for the theme!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletelyn
Love the cards! Your coloring is beautiful. I love the fun festival holiday card!
ReplyDeleteJo...These are AMAZING chick!! Love them both and I especially love the designs on the cards and I love the red bellies on the birdbrain OTT card!! LOL!! Beautiful cards...as always.
ReplyDeleteJo, these are both wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards and that is just a great image.
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, what a wonderful pair of cards you made, I love Faith's Birdbrain images and sentiments, the OTT card is wonderful and so well coordinated, I recently topped up my stash with some double sided adhesive paper, which I find easier to deal with on the backs of small die-cuts, thanks for the laugh and inspiration... have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love both of these Jo. This image is one of my favorites, love the way you've made it into a holiday card.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, I am laughing so hard right now! This is a hilarious image! Your cards are adorable! So fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the eyes! This is so funny Jo, love both of your cards. Putting this image on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous! Thank you for joining us at ABC Challenge. Hugs! Mojca
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