May 20, 2011

CAS-ual Friday!


Thank goodness it's Friday!

And that means it's time for another Clean & Simple Challenge 
Thanks to everyone who played this past week---what a great turnout!
Woo hoo!
This week's challenge is all about the bling.  Yes, BLING!



You all know that I am terrible at actually USING 
the rhinestones that I purchase and hoard, 
and I tried... 
honestly I did. 
Alas, I just could NOT add more than three to my card. 
*sigh* 
I know I know.
I'm working on it.

This BD card goes out to my pal Bobbie, the sweetest paper crafter I know. She turns...29 is it today darling? *wink wink*

Our CAS challenge is sponsored this week by Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker!

We had so many awesome entries this past week 
and I really LOVED checking them out.
 It's so fun to find new blogs and see new designs!

So if you are feeling the sparkle and want to create 
something with shine and glam
check out the bling challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a great weekend!

25 comments:

Michele Gross said...

You should absolutely keep me away from your gem stash! I like to use them like they grow on trees! hehe!
Your card is fab! I love the soft score lines you added and your well placed gems are the perfect bit of sparkle :)

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Wow, wow, wow! I adore this design, Dana - the amazing texture that the score lines add, the awesome medallions with the bling in the middle, and the color scheme just make me swoon!

Virginia L. said...

Three gems!! That is fabulous, Dana! I actually thought three gems work the best!I love the pattern, colors and the gems are the icing on the cake! Scrumptious!

Sue Ann said...

Dana you do not bling ...... you are always so styled up on your creations!!! BUT I do love the bling on this card and the focal of the giga ....... I might have to join this party today and get out a little bling peace sign in honor of you :) xoxoxo

Karen B. said...

We must be in the same boat. Tons and tons of beautiful gems and hardly use any of them, or at least more than three on a card... Your creation is just beautiful!

Christina said...

I think this is absolutely perfect with just the three gems. So bold and modern! Love the subtle scored lines grounded by the single strip of black cardstock.

Lindsay said...

I {heart} this color combo! I am going to use it sometime, cause I love it! Great card Dana! Those medallions are awesome against that green!

Rebecca said...

ohmigosh you cracked me up about how you hoard your bling. I DO TOO! This challenge will really force me to come up off the goods.

Love your card. Dramatic simplicity.

Kryssi said...

wow. WOW! bold! YUM of a card! :)

Jen Carter said...

Wonderful!! Love the CAS style, love the colors! Really great card!

Laura Davis said...

This card is stunningly beautiful!
hugs
Laura

Mara Campbell said...

I love the bold colors of your card! Very nice!!

Marlena M. said...

I love the classy, elegant style of your card.
I just read your info...that your mom forced you to make cards. LOL... but..look how great you turned out in this department! ;)

Tigriswillreign said...

CAS-tastic! Love the colors and bling!

Aimes said...

Mmmm diggin the fabby colour combo and design of this card, Dana! Those scored lines look fabby!
Oooh and thank you SO MUCH for the rose tutorial you did AGES ago - finally played along and love the results (you've saved me some pennies in buying the pre-made roses!)
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Linda Suarez said...

Fantastic simple and I think the perfect amount of bling!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

That green is delicious! Fabulous card!

Anne Tussing said...

Very pretty and sophisticated card!

Stephanie said...

This is beautiful! I love the green and black together, and the bling is perfect!

Benzi said...

I managed to get 5 gemstones (tiny) on my card. Love yours just the way it is.
Fabulous!

Unknown said...

Lovely card. I love how you framed the green, and your design on the focal point is awesome with the bling in the center! ;D

Hannah said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours and the your subtle use of the gems :)

B said...

Love the bold colors of the green/black against the kraft. And the scoring is a fun touch :) Looks better in person though! ;-)

Anonymous said...

Love your design and those colors look fab together, love the well place bits of bling, fabulous :)

Amy Kolling said...

Just the perfect amount of bling! You are doing beautiful work for Casual Fridays!