"We do not remember days, we remember moments." Cesare Pavese

Saturday, April 21, 2012

for you....

{For my Shining the Light post click here}

Hey.... I'm back with a card that works for three challenges:  Less is More (use a charm), ColourQ and CAS-ual Fridays (sketch).

I did not make a card for last week's LIM challenge (hangs head in shame).  Unfortunately, the challenge was to doodle on your one layer card and I am not very good at doodling (that's the reason I stamp!).  I struggled to come up with an idea, but unfortunately once I did decided on what I would do, a set of circumstances conspired to leave me mojo-less for the majority of the week!  I'm hoping to redeem myself with this week's card.  



I haven't done a CAS-ual Fridays challenge in a long time, but the simplicity of their sketch challenge this week drew me in.   I do admit that this is a very loose interpretation of the sketch.   The arrangement of the charm, sentiment and bird image is meant to approximate the second square in the sketch.   Initially I was going to use some Hero Arts stamps, but instead decided to use a set from Stampin  Up! called Clearly for You.  The ColourQ combo this week is a hard one for me as I don't really care too much for rusty orange (the dusty durango color), but decided that in small doses everything worked.   After the trouble I had with last week's LIM challenge I was thankful that Chrissie & Mandi gave us some thing easy... just add a charm to your card.  The little rose charm is one that my sweet bloggy friend & ODBD teamie, Sabrina sent me.  If it weren't for her sending me a packet of charms, I wouldn't have been able to do this week's LIM challenge because charms are just something I don't generally buy.

Anywhoo... thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI white; Bazzill rust; Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black & London Fog; Charm:  Ebay; Stamps:  Stampin Up!; Twine:   May Arts

47 comments:

Gibmiss said...

Hi Rosie
I missed last week as well
Super card this week ... Fabulous ... Hope you are well
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Martha said...

Rosemary, I love what you've done on this beautiful CAS card! So clean, but beautiful and elegant!

Anita Scroggins said...

Very nice card. I love the stamps you chose! Thanks for playing along with us at ColourQ this week!

Judy1223 said...

Rosemary, this is really very pretty! I'm impressed that you can make a card for three challenges at once...perfect for each one of them, too! I agree, I don't typically have charms on hand, lucky your friend sent you one! I love the white space and the pretty bird on your card...really pretty!

Michelle said...

CAS perfection! Great job with the sketch...I'm totally stumped!

Jan Marie said...

Aack, this is simply gorgeous. .I was headed to your ODBD post, but couldn't pass this up. . .wonderful card! You are the queen of CAS!!!

Sylvia said...

Fun card, Rosemary, love the birdies! thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ and sharing your card.

Chrissie said...

I'm sorry you didn't manage a card for last week Rosemary... we sure missed you!
This however, is as gorgeous as ever... and I'm sure you could have made a charm if you hadn't found one in your supplies.
It's such an elegant card and I love how you have attached the charm so simply... just perfect!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Loli said...

Hola Rosigrl, It struck me as rather odd don't see your card, well i think you're redeemed with this fantastic card, gorgeous CAS card the chrame is so beautiful and the birds...great idea!!!, well done, the charm of my second card(butterfly) it's an earring:D:D:D.Well done Rosemary, i hope this week is a good week.
A warm hug from the sunny Island:D

Catherine said...

Cute card, love the little charm....

Viv said...

Oooh I love it Rosie, so much white space too, wow well done :) Viv xx

Andrea said...

wonderful, so simple, so clean, so gorgeous

Canonbury creations said...

Perfect LIM card Rosie I love the little birds they made me smile:)
Val x

Suze Bain said...

This is so lovely Rosemary, I love the grey with the touches of colour. xx

Linby said...

Perfection! I love it.
Linbyx

Keke said...

Great card. Love what you did with the birds :)

Helen in the UK said...

Just as well we are all different - I found last week's LIM easier than this week!! You've made a lovely card :)

Jenni's Jems said...

Oh I really love the simplicity of this, superb card x

G Peplow said...

So glad you have reacquired your mojo, Rosemary this is a beautiful card, I love all the tiny deatails, Gay xxx

Inkyfingers said...

Wow, this is lovely, and the charm is well... charming!

Scrapmate said...

A perfect CAS card - so elegant.

Lucille K said...

Love your take on the sketch Rosi, very pretty card :)

Darnell said...

Wonderful job making a CAS card that is so perfect for the challenges!

Zw@@n said...

Hi Rosi, what a gorgeous card. Love the colours and the birds!
Love, Wilma

Arielle H Gordon said...

Just perfect Rosemary!!! Love everything about it! Thank you so much for playing along at colourQ this week!

Robin K. said...

Really creative interpretation of the CFC sketch Rosemary!! Your CAS design skills really leave me in awe - you're so inspiring!!

Greta said...

Oh wow--you always have MOJO, Rosemary--amazing card! Love it!

LeAnne said...

Judging by the number of comments, I can see I am not the only one who likes this card! Just fabulously simple! Thanks for participating in the CQC this week!

Suzanne Russell said...

Very creative design! I love the bird and the inclusion of the charm is, well, charming! Thanks for the inspiration!

Jenny said...

Well I reckon you've rocked all three challenges this week Rosemary , I love how you used the sketch...I'm trying to combine both challenges too!
Brilliant card :0)
Jenny x

Lynne said...

Fabulous as always Rosemary.
Lynne xxx

Brenda said...

An absolute beauty Rosemary! I adore those little birdies just sitting there! This is in my opinion a fantastic interpretation of the sketch!

Aileen said...

Stunning! x

Laurie said...

OH this is so pretty! I love that little charm! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Mandi said...

Just gorgeous, as ever Rosie
Love the design
Terrific card
Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

SO beautiful Rosie, you do have a knack of churning out stunning cards

Susan said...

I think you should still try the doodling challenge...I KNOW you can do it! I love the simplicity of your card this week...the little birds on a wire look great...as does that pretty little charm!

Mynn xx said...

LOVE the use of the stamps in this set!!! The charm is darling, and your teeny tiny sentiment is perfect! :)

Laura Davis said...

Very pretty!
Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
Laura

Dana said...

You nailed this sketch. This is awesome. Truly!
Thanks so much for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays this week:)

Jean said...

I love the stamps you used and the colours look great. Jean x

Sarah's Little Snippets said...

This is gorgeous Rosemary! The colours are stunning and I love all the white space. Super card :) Sarah x

Linda said...

Wow! Simply beautiful. I love how you've attached the charm xx

Nona said...

Wow! Such a fabulous card, Rosemary! Love the simplicity and open white space :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jenni's Jems said...

Said that it was superb didn't I well done in being showcased x

Darnell said...

Popping back to congratulate you for being showCASed for your darling card!!

Carole Campanile said...

LOVE this card Rosemary. It's so perfect. I may have to case this (different colors and charms of course); but if I do I will definitely send everyone your way so they know who the real talent is. :D

TFS
Carole