Cardinal on branch for ATCAS
04 January 2014
Hi everyone. Happy Saturday. Hope you are all having a great week.
It's the first of the 2014 challenges at Addicted to CAS this week and the fabulous Loll has a great code word for us.
Now.... there were so many great places to go with this code word. :-) I know that it is past Christmas, but it is never too early to begin planning for the next Christmas, right :-) The design team have created a wonderful set of cards for your inspiration. Pop along to Addicted to CAS and check out the cards - and play along with us.
I started by die cutting a cardinal from Real Red card stock and cut a template from the Memory Box branch die. I needed the negative space to create a branch on the Smoky Slate base by using Ranger Embossing Paste. I love the effect that it gives. It takes a little while to dry, but it's really worth it. Once I had added the embossing paste, I sprinkled it with some Ranger distress glitter to give a little shimmer and shine.
Once the embossing paste was dry, I stamped the sentiment using Versamark and used some silver embossing powder. I then popped the Cardinal onto the branch using Stampin' Dimensionals. To finish the card, I added a little "eye" to the Cardinal using a black marker and mounted the Smoky Slate layer to a piece of white heavyweight card stock.
Once I completed th card, I realized that I could create the same card by adding a Soft Sky background instead of the Smoky Slate and use the branch with a darker embossing paste and a die cut flower, or spring bird, to make a spring card. For Autumn/Fall, I could use the same branch but with die cut leaves.
I do hope you will join us and check out the fabulous inspirations from the design team. Welcome also to Nancy Littrell, who is guest designer for January. The winner will receive 3 digis from Deedeedigis, now that is a great incentive to play along!
I'll be back again tomorrow with my Paper Players card. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers to those who need a little lift today.
Hugs
Jaydee
I love this Jaydee, the pop of red is stunning and against the background it really is fab x
Posted by: Sandie | 04 January 2014 at 06:03 AM
I was going to write exactly what Sandy wrote--that pop of red IS stunning! I LOVE the simplicity of this card, as it allows the cardinal and branch to shine.
I hope you're staying warm. It didn't get above 30 here yesterday, and for this area, that's saying something. Br.
Hugs!
P.S. Hi Lou! :o)
Posted by: Rach | 04 January 2014 at 07:54 AM
Really pretty card Jaydee. Love the pop of red. The embossing paste also intrigues me. I'd like to give that product a try.
Posted by: Sandy M | 04 January 2014 at 08:10 AM
Hi Jaydee. Am loving the embossing paste branch. I have some in my drawer and haven't used it for ages (hopefully it has dried up!) :) You have inspired me to pull it out and play - thank you!! I love all your wonderful ideas for using the same layout and design (and embossed branch) --- so many wonderful possibilities! Loll xx
Posted by: Loll Thompson | 04 January 2014 at 02:44 PM
So sweet Jaydee and love your suggestions for different seasons using the same branch die. TFS and always inspiring.
P.S. I am thrilled to be your GD this month. What an honor!
Posted by: nancy littrell | 04 January 2014 at 03:23 PM
This is gorgeous - CAS perfection! I never thought to use the negative space from a die cut with embossing paste - brilliant!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | 04 January 2014 at 03:34 PM
Your die cuts are just perfect. Your red cardinal is eye catching. LOVE it. Happy New Year, my friend xx
Posted by: Kylie | 04 January 2014 at 06:15 PM
Awesome card - love the embossing paste branch! I agree - this would be a great card for different seasons!
Posted by: karen h | 04 January 2014 at 08:24 PM
Hi Jaydee!!
I am writing my message for a second time . . . it was not posted . . . "Happy New Your . . happy every second of yours and Lou's lives.
So CAS and soooooo pretty! Thank you. Once again, I would like to buy some sentiments like yours . . . they are large and beautiful -- in form and content. Are all of them digital? I would prerfer them in French but in English would be OK.
Thought our Winter would be mild but apparently a cold wave is arriving soon . . . brrrrrrrrrrr!
Warm hugs!!
Marina . . . from far Africa
Posted by: Marina | 05 January 2014 at 01:39 AM
Love you CAS design card and I so agree; the possibilities are endless with this type of design. A cardinal on a card always makes for a nice Christmas card but then I like cardinals.
See, you already got one Christmas card made up for 2014. I have about a doz. more to make and then my cards for 2014 Christmas cards will be done and out of the way. :}
Stay warm up your way and enjoy the remainder of the weekend.
ColleenB.
Texas
Posted by: ColleenB. | 05 January 2014 at 03:27 AM
Your tree branch is spectacular on the gray card with the red cardinal. I used the paste years ago and could never get the hang of it. You have mastered it perfectly.
Posted by: Doris D. | 05 January 2014 at 07:12 AM
A beautiful CAS design Jaydee. The red really "pops" from the soft background colour - LOVE it!
Happy New Year - Sylvia x
Posted by: Sylvia-Anne | 05 January 2014 at 08:22 AM
LOVE red birds and this card! Totally fabulous~ Happy New Year!
Posted by: vicki dutcher | 05 January 2014 at 10:09 AM
Hello lady ... sure hope you get this. It seems that I can't post on your website. Trying again. Please email me [email protected] if you receive this. Miss talking to you so much! Wonderful card, of course what else would they be xxxxooo
Posted by: Beverly Blair | 05 January 2014 at 10:50 AM
Great texture on your branch with the embossing paste and love the bright red cardinal against the gray!
Posted by: Julia Aston | 06 January 2014 at 05:39 AM