I think I had a slight brain cramp this week! I didn't focus on the fact that there are actually 5 weeks in July, so I thought I was finished with my Guest Design slot with Just Us Girls. But here I am a bit late for a 5th one! This one is #643 Wild Card Week - "Case a Designer", in which we are instructed to Case a card from one of our favorite designers.
I chose Chrissie Stokes (https://simply-one-of-a-kind.blogspot.com/) because I LOVE her spare CAS style. She has so many beautiful cards that it was hard to make a choice! This is my take on her design from May 3, 2022:
This is her original design:
While I pretty much followed the same layout, my paper and dies are hardly as elegant as the ones she used - her work always humbles me! Mine is done with standard white 110 lb cardstock. I used a Penny Black #51-423 "Airy" die instead of a fern frond, and a Lawn Fawn sentiment die. I didn't have any delicate butterfly dies, so opted for stamping, coloring, and fussy cutting one from my stash. And finally, I added tiny clear gemstones. I do hope Chrissie can forgive me for my clumsier copy of her very elegant card!
So, if you too want to be humbled, try a run at copying one of your favorite designer's works and share it with us here!
"Just Us Girls" Challenge: Just Us Girls Challenge #643 - Wild Card Week
Fabulous CASE! Chrissie does exceptional work. Good choice 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining JUGS for the month of July!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful case-d card Fran. I too love Chrissie's work. Love your gorgeous colourful butterfly and choice of foilage. So enjoyed seeing your wonderful creations as our July Guest. Huge Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of designer to CASE! Your card is fabulous with that beautiful butterfly paired with that leafy branch. Thanks so much for joining us this past month as our Guest Designer!
ReplyDeleteLucky us to have you with us for another week! Your CASE of Chrissie's card is fantastic, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteChrissie does do wonderful CAS designs and you did her proud with your CASE of one of hers, Fran.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Fran!!! It has been great having you guest with us this month!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! It certainly is a wonderful CASE of Chrissie Stokes, a very talented card designer.
ReplyDeleteYour card is a gorgeous case of Chrissie's! Love that you've made it your own with your special touches. Thank you for designing with us this month; you're delightfully inspiring!
ReplyDelete~carol