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Saturday, May 15, 2010

CAS "Thank You" Card

Hello!
Sometimes you need a card quick but just can't bring yourself to go buy an impersonal store-bought card.
Or perhaps you are a beginner or want to craft with a kid. CAS  (Clean And Simple) are great for these occations! Although I usually do detailed cards with lots of coloring and "stuff", I like CAS too.
I created this card for "Really Reasonable Ribbon" It only took a 5" piece of this pretty "Funky Pink and Brown Vertical Stripe" ribbon.  that is part of this months Ribbon Club set. This ribbon is only .25 cents a yard so the piece on this card only costs about .04 cents. Not too shabby for a focal point! You could do a gift set of these for a very nice gift without spending hardly anything!


I picked my ribbon first the found 2 pieces of scrap paper that matched. Not a bad way to use up small pieces either! These pieces are from The Paper Temptress out of their "True's Favorites" package that I got to pick! It is on sale now for 20% off. The colors are Cappuccino Mica Metallic and Mountain Rose Glimmer. The card base is their Heavenly White.
The scallops were done with Stampin'Up's scallop punch and the Cappuccino CD was embossed with Cuttlebug Dots folder. Add a Prima flower and a pretty button and viola! A beautiful card in about 15 minutes! I also added a Flourishes sentiment from their "Thankful Hearts" set.

Click on the picture for a close up look at that pretty ribbon and cardstock!

Thanks for dropping by! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I would love to see a comment from you!
You can also head on over to our Really Reasonable Ramblings blog and see what the other girls have been up to lately.
Hugs,
True :D

10 comments:

Wendy ten Hove said...

Hi True!

These CAS cards are actually my favorites! But it's also soooo nice to color the cute stamps, that I also love those, but if I'm really, really honest, I love these kinds of cards more, because of the simplicity and the 'clean beauty'! Beautifully made, dear True! And I love the names of the paper! And you can actually pic your favorites, wow! Amazing!! Fabulous work! Love it!

Hugz,
Wendy

paperscissors said...

wendy took the words right out of my mouth, i love this style of card, the message to the recipient does not get lost in the embellishments!!! simply stunning!

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, this is simply beautiful. TFS.

Lori said...

Yes, great idea for scraps! This looks simply elegant : )

Love and hugs ~
Lori

Denise @ kc242 said...

What a cute quickie card! Beautifully done.

Mary Lou said...

Beautiful True~~love those papers you used!!
Blessings

Unknown said...

Love this True. I struggle with CAS and this card gives me the inspiration to try try again.

Thanks for all you do.

Jessica Theodore said...

Wow! you're cards are amazing CAS or beautifully busy, I love how you can perfect both styles! xx

Anonymous said...

Pretty!

Works From The Attic by Linda said...

Sometimes the most simple card is the prettiest one. I can see where they could be used for just about anything! Great idea!
~Linda