Friday, March 1, 2013

CAS-ual Fridays Exciting News!

If you're used to popping in here on Fridays, I am normally up with my CAS-ual Fridays Challenge card.  Last week, I mentioned that I'd no longer be on the challenge team, but GUESS WHAT?!  I have some very exciting news!  Michele has ask me to continue with CAS-ual Fridays as a designer for her stamps.  She's split the team into two:  one team for the challenge blog and another for her stamps.  I'm beyond thrilled to continue to work with Michele and her gorgeous stamps.  Let me tell you, you'll continue to love the stamps she is creating!  I've seen a sneak of March and April...and they are amazing!

So while we're talking about CAS-ual Friday stamps, how about a couple cards using them!  First up is a card using the Beanstalk stamp set.   I was inspired by the color palette in this week's MUSE card.  To add a touch of gradient stamping, I stamped each of the patterns off once.  
 
The next card takes on a slightly more graphic feel.  I used two sets for this card:  Big Thanks and Loving Thoughts.  I used a circle punch to punch out the floral images and dimensionals to pop up the sentiment and the flowers.  I love the soft, graphic feel of this layout. 
Now, I'm not the only one with this exciting news today!  Be sure to hop on over to CAS-ual Fridays and check out the awesome design team!  The girls sharing the fabulous news with me today are:
Dana SeymourLaurie WillisonLisa AddesaLynn ManganMichelle WoernerPiali BiswasVirginia Lu

38 comments:

Virginia L. said...

Lovely cards all the way, Lynn! Your talent show through in these sweet cards! So glad that you are on the team (woot woot!!)!

Hannelie said...

I LOVE both cards Lynn... beautiful inspiration - Thanks!!!

Unknown said...

How exciting for you congrats! Love both of your cards.

Barb said...

Yippee! Congrats to you, Lynn! I'm looking forward to seeing your fabulous creativity with more of Michele's stamps! Love both of these cards! :)

Michele Gross said...

I am absolutely thrilled that you said yes to this team! I love these cards to pieces :)

Michelle said...

Congratulations, Lynn! You're a perfect pick for the DT! Your cards are gorgeous!

Judith said...

That is very good news. I love your posts on Fridays! Thank you for that. Your cards are beautiful!

Have a nice day!
Judith

Jenny said...

Aww so good to see you still playing with Michele's Stamps every week, these are both gorgeous CAS-ness :0)
Jenny x

Arlene said...

Congrats Lynn...Well deserved spot on the team! Your work is inspirational and you'll definitely be an asset on this team! Enjoy this time! Beautiful cards as well!

Maureen Merritt said...

Congrats! I was sad to see you leave the DT, but now I'm thrilled that we still get to see you using CAS-ual Fridays stamps!

Dana said...

You never disappoint Lynn. *happy sigh* Your talent and true creative spirit really come through in your work. These two cards are no exception. Simply gorgeous. I'm lucking to be "rubbing shoulders" with you!

~amy~ said...

wahooooo!!!!! Congrats and FABulous cards! TGIF!

Kristie Goulet said...

Huge Congrats, Lynn! I was sad to see you leave the DT as well but so happy you will still be using CAS-ual Friday stamps! Woohoo!
Your cards are always perfect!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

CONGRATS - Well deserved!!!

Tracey McNeely said...

A huge congrats Lynn!
Look forward to seeing more awesome you at CAS-ual Fridays.

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Congrats on joining the team - so happy I'll see more of your creations.

Unknown said...

Congrats on your exciting news! Looking forward to seeing all your creations!

Maureen said...

totally fabulous news! Wow! You kept that one a secret! Though, not surprised with your amazing CAS talent and today's cards so that so well! LOVE the gradient on the first and the mix of fonts. And the second! Well, get out of town! LOVE the circles and soft colour :) What a way to start the weekend! Thanks!

Jinny Newlin said...

Congratulations, my dear! You'll do them proud, no doubt ;). Your cards are so pretty! I really love those two-tone vines!

Michelle Woerner said...

Hey Girl I love your cards! Fabulous designs -especially those little circles. I am super excited to be on this team with you!

Loly Borda said...

Congrats! I love your work, and both cards today are fabulous. TFS

Marisa said...

Whoot, whoot!! You will showcase their stamps fabulously with your CAS style! Love the first card and the image you used. Pretty in pink on the second indeed :) Enjoy and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Kara said...

YAY you!! Congrats, Lynn!!

Lisa A. said...

Beautiful cards, Lynn!! Especially love the pink with the punched florals...yes, soft and soooo lovely:)!! So happy to be on the team with you...hugs:)!!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Congrats!!!!

Neets B said...

Congratulations and two fab cards, love the beanstalk stamp :)

sandie said...

Congratulations Lynn, and both card s are fab, love how you have USD the beanstalk stamp and added twine x

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Lynn, looking forward to seeing even more of your inspiring work with CF stamps! These are both fabulous ... love the stamping off and the zesty green border on the first ... the colours on the second are so soft and gentle! Anita :)

Aimes said...

Ahhhhh! I KNEW it! I just knew that something bigger was in store for you!! Yay! Can't wait to see what you whip up with the new release!
Fabulous cards. Soft and graphic - sounds like it can't be done but you prove it can with that final card. So pretty (and graphic!)
Congrats again, friend! :D
Hugs!
x

landerson213 said...

Congrats!!! That is so awesome! I love both cards, especially the one with the vines, Gorgeous! :)

Lauren
http://landersoncraftydesigns.wordpress.com/

Lindsey said...

Congratulations! You'll be perfect. Both cards are fantastic! I really can't choose a favorite.

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Congratulations, Lynn! That is fabulous news. I just love wonderful design of your card. :)

artfuldelight said...

Fabulous cards!! Congratulations, very well deserved. :-)

Vickie Z said...

Love both cards and congrats to you!!

Sue Lelli said...

Whoo! Hoo! to YOU designing stamps! How FAB! LOVE both of these cards, Lynn! LOVE that sentiment little card big thanks! and LOVE the graphic feel of the first one! CONGRATS, Lynn!

Jen W. said...

Love the stamping off on that first card and the strip of green and the twine are awesome. Totally CASEing it! :) And whoop whoop on your big news!

Christina said...

Congrats Lynn! So glad you will continue to rock the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

Suzanne said...

Huge congrats, Lynn! This is awesome news. I love everything you make with the CFS and this card is so exception. Bravo!!