- Clean design/ Balance
- Quick to produce
- Wow factor
So here is my first project specifically made for the CAS blog.
A couple things to note...
#1 Proportions: When making a CAS card that consists of more than 1 layer, keep in mind the importance of proportions. I find it very important to have my image panel centered on my card front. Additionally, that image panel is of a proportional size to the card front itself. So on this card, the card front is 4.25x5.5. So the image panel is 3x4.25.
#2 Solid Images: While definitely not a necessity to the CAS card, solid images can definitely speed up the process.
Supplies: Stamps: Beautiful Blooms, Text Boxed, Birthday Basics by PaperTrey Ink, Ink: Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Water Lily, Landscape by Palette, Sahara Sand by Stampin' Up! Paper: Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Kraft, Accessories, etc.: Corner rounder, brad
So what does the Clean and Simple style mean to you? I'd love to hear from you!
FABulous idea! I'm a huge fan of the CAS designs!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! Although I teeter from style to style, I definitely like to stick to CAS when I do a lot of detailed coloring on a main image. Once I get that done, I have trouble. Can't wait to see what else you have coming our way!
ReplyDeleteI love clean and simple cards! They're my favorite, although they can be intimidating sometimes! When there isn't a lot to distract the eye, what you see has to be special!
ReplyDeleteFor me clean and simple style means: clean lines, punch of colors, minimal embellishments.
Great idea! I love clean and simple. I think of people like you, Krystie Lee, and Tracy Durcan who make what I consider clean and simple cards. Simple, yes; boring, no! I've added this blog to my Google Reader.
ReplyDeleteLove it Natasha! I love clean and simple, but I tend to complicate it just beyond the point where it could be called that! I love your sentiment which steps out of the propotioned main section, and by that virtue really pops!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Natasha! Gorgeous card! I've been loving that "white space" lately. . .maybe it's the weather! LOL Clean and simple to me means "white space". . .not every part of the card has to be embellished or stamped on. Can't wait to see more. . .I LOVE your work! :)
ReplyDeleteI love CAS! I hope you hook this blog up with Feedblitz so I can remember to keep up!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! The colors are perfect. Which brings me to say that color balance on CAS cards might be a part of it too... "white" space.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a blog too!!
I love your style! Got you bookmarked so I can check in daily! Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - I love the clean and simple look too...in this day of lots of clutter, I think we all need clean and simple - in everything we do!!! I can't wait to more of both your blogs!!
ReplyDeleteI just signed up to get a daily feed from this blog and I have been getting your original blog daily. I love your cards and your CAS style. I save almost all of your cards to case!! My style is mostly CAS. I am so glad to see a blog dedicated to this style! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and love the advice!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for embracing CAS! As a demonstrator, I need that for my workshops....otherwise, people get that "glazed" look in their eyes, and you lose them quickly! I'll be checking back often. Already I love your first Fall-to sketch!
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I love this style, but often find myself feeling "pressured" to layer more, embellish more, etc. I LOVE the style I see so far! Thanks for your time.
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