Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Make It CAS! @ Little Red Wagon

 This week at


it's my turn to choose the challenge and I want you to "Make It CAS!".  So, let's see those projects with lots of space, little layers and lacking embellishments.

This is what I did.....


Yup, this card is basically a sibling to last weeks card...despite the fact that (because work forced me to) I have indeed changed the ink cartridge in my printer.  Got dies from a mix of companies on there....the sentiment is from Stamplorations, the gnome/elf is from The Cat's Pajamas and the glasses are from Taylored Expressions. 

Let me tell you my friends.....if you're looking to make something more the stuff of nightmares-y, try adding googly eyes to an elf like this.  It goes from sweet lil toy-making sprite to horrifying evil-plotting minion real quick.  Don't believe me?  Well.....




There's obviously a reason why these gnomes are always pictured with their hats down over their eyes.

Why not give our challenge at go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.

Also for:

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes
Dragonfly Dreams: for the boys
Corrosive:  anything goes
The Fairy & the Unicorn:  anything fantasy goes
Alphabet Challenge: E for easy simple
Crafty Catz:  anything goes
As You Like It:  CAS or Fully Fancy - I prefer CAS cards....admittedly, I usually go for more patterned paper than on this, but it's still all clean lines and minimal (if any) embellishments.
Stinkin' Inkers:  you're the man
Incy Wincy:  for the men
ABC Christmas:  L is for letters
Crafty Gals:  one for the boys
Fab 'n' Funky:  for the boys
The Holly & Ivy:  anything Christmas goes
Dream Valley:  die cuts

26 comments:

  1. Excellent Christmas card, Jan! I especially like the sparkly sentiment. Now about those buggy eyed elves...evil? Or stoned out of their Santa hat gourds? I say it looks like they had a few too many weed laced brownies. I agree, the first elf does look best (but the other versions did make me smile...pass me the brownies, please).

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  2. Gorgeous Christmas card Jan and love the cute gnome in his glasses and googly eyes..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. Who ever knew how big of a difference some googly eyes could make?!?! Great card - with or without them! Thanks for sharing with us at Stinkin' Inkers.

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  4. Sorry, I love this so much I have to steal your idea!
    So glad you have shared this with us at 613 Avenue Create.
    Please come back again!
    The best of luck with your entry.
    Stay safe and well.
    Jackie, DT member at 613 xx

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  5. Great design , lovely traditional colours and the elf is fun- with or without the googly eyes! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week.
    Chris
    x

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  6. What a festive card! Thanks for sharing with us at Incy Wincy Designs.
    DT Stacey www.butterflycreations.blog

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  7. Cute card. Cute dies and love the layout and colors. Thanks for sharing over at Crafty Gals Corner, Alphabet challenge, Crafty Catz.

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  8. Fabulous Xmas card, Jan- I like the colors and you right, google eyes are spectacular !

    Imke~ MY CRAFTY PLACE"

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  9. Your card is so cute. It's really sweet card. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley Challenges .Neva

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  10. I am still laughing about the googly eyes - Great card. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Dragonfly Dreams Challenge, Elizabeth

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  11. You rock this style of card and I love this Christmas card x

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  12. What a fun Christmas card! Love the sparkle and great sketch!
    Thanks so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge this month!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  13. What a great Christmas card for the guys. The little elf is adorable despite his minion look. Thanks for joining the Stinkin' Inkers challenge.

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  14. Great card - your little elf really made me smile! Thanks for joining us at the Alphabet challenge. Deborah x

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  15. Lovely Christmas card with a cute Santa, thanks for sharing at Fab’n’Funky.

    Pat xx

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  16. Your little gnome/elf is adorable!! I actually find him quite endearing with those googly eyes!

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  17. OMG, I'm laughing so hard, I'm CRYING!!! He reminds me of me after I have had my dilated eye exam. (Still laughing) I love your card, but definitely agree, the hat is there for a reason. Love the papers, love the gnome and that sentiment is on my list now. (Still laughing)

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  18. What a fabulous Christmas card, thank you so much for sharing at AYLI. Sarah DT

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  20. A lovely fun Christmas card. Thank you for joining in at As You Like It. Lynne DT

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  21. fabulous card, thank you for joining us at FnF this week :)

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  22. A greast design. I love how it makes me smile. Thank you for joining in our E challenge at Alphabet Challenges. Caz. DT.

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  23. Gorgeous CAS christmas card. Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. Vesna

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  24. So much fun - both of them - but I see what you mean about the eyes - and love that's why you think they rarely have eyes on images - so funny! Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT

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  25. So cute!
    Thanks so much for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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