CASE-ing the Catty - Everyday Occasions

Hi there

This week the CTC Crew are taking another look at the Everyday Occasions section of the Annual Catalogue. I'm so glad we have another opportunity to look at this section, as there are so many inspiring samples in it.

You may have come from visiting Monique's blog, but if you are visiting me, you can start your journey here and continue by clicking on the buttons at the bottom of the post. 

     

I have been wanting to CASE the card in the photo above, since I first saw the new catalogue. The bouquet of flowers in the jar is so fresh and pretty and I like the Crumb Cake background for a change.

     

Having said I liked the Crumb Cake background on the sample card, I have used Sahara Sand for my base card and the centre art piece. It just seemed to work better with the Melon Mambo flowers and border that I had chosen. I like the effect of having a border around the art piece, but keeping the base card the same colour. It adds pop, but has continuity as well. I offset my jar slightly to the left to balance my circular greeting on the right. It has been a while since we have had a circular greeting like this and it is such a flexible one, suitable for many occasions. It comes from the 'Hello Friend' stamp set.

 

I have stamped the larger detailed leaf spray twice, directly onto the art piece using Wild Wasabi ink. The larger two-step flowers were stamped in Melon Mambo with the highlight also in Melon Mambo to give a subtle shading. The smaller flowers were stamped in Daffodil Delight ink and the highlights in Crushed Curry ink. The smaller leaf sprays were stamped in Garden Green ink and together with the flowers were cropped with the coordinating 'Everyday Jars' framelits. Some of the flowers are attached flat and some are popped up to add dimension and I've chosen not to stick down the tops of the die cut leaf sprays to give a 3D feel. Finally, the jar is embellished with the cute gingham bow in Night of Navy. I recommend having a bottle of 'Fray Stoppa' in your craft supplies, so that you can use it on the tails of your bows. It gives them a nice firm finish and prevents fraying.

For the inside, I have a coordinating Melon Mambo border and two strips of washi from Basics Pack 1 and 2 at the bottom. In the top right corner I've stamped the group of flowers from the 'Birthday Blossoms' stamp set and the birthday greeting in the centre is also from the same set.  

Finally, here is a view from the top.

Project Details
Stamps	Jar of Love, Birthday Blossoms, Hello Friend
Card stock & Papers	Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink	Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky, Basic Gray
Accessories	Metallic Enamel Shapes, Basics Pack 1 and 2 Washi, Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon
Tools	Everyday Jars Framelits, Big Shot, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle punches, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Now it's time to click on the Next button below to hop over to see the lovely project Angela has for you today.  

 

We would love you to join in with your CASE from the 'Everyday Occasions' section of the new Annual Catalogue using our Facebook group. Click on this link or the image below to go there. The first time you will need to click on the 'Join Group' button at the top. Once you have been added to the group, you can go ahead and post your creation and you do not need to have a blog.

 Thanks for visiting today!

Comments

[Mel Pagano]

Wow, I love how you have stepped up this version Judy. The extra layers, the bling, the colours and the ribbon. May have to CASE this one myself...and now I'm looking up that stamp set!!!!!!

[Bronwyn Eastley]

Your projects always have that wow factor. Totally love your jar of love.

[Megan Lenske]

Such a beautiful card, Judy. I love it with the gingham ribbon it really sets it off!

[Angela Meiritz-Reid]

Your card is gorgeous Judy - inside and out!

[Peta]

Gorgeous card Judy. I think I like it better than the original.

[Sandra C]

Beautiful card Judy, the mat makes the vase pop and nice decorating for the inside too

[Julia Quinn]

Wow! Beautiful case as always. Love that round greeting.