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Sunday 18 September 2011

First Masking Card...!!

OMG.. This was like unbelievably fun... I tried a new technique and I loved it.. It was truly something out of my comfort zone for as everyone here is aware am so much more comfortable using digi images than trying to stamp them...  I was cribbing to Tejal that am bored of the work I am doing and I wanted to try something new.. So it was her brilliant idea that I should try a one layer card and try masking.. So thanks Tejal, a big round of applause for her.. Another round of thanks to the manufacturers of Blackberry without whom this could not have been possible as she kept passing me instructions through the BBM and I went clicking pics and sending her pics to make sure that what I was doing was OK.. Another round of applause to my Blackberry service provider which is Bharti Airtel.. They ROCK..!! LOL Now that all the accolades are over, I'll get back to my card and Tejal.. Thanks once again..

This is my first true CAS card to be honest.. for in essence CAS cards should be minimally LOUD, if you know what I mean...!! And this is it... !!! Take a look at the card...!!




:D... I love these rose stamps.... I'll give you a close up of the roses...


Here it is folks.. First CAS Card.... Phew..!! Honestly... The simpler the cards are, the more difficult it is to make them.. Choosing the right color combo, the stamp, the placement.. When you have a multi layer card.. it's more like going with the flow and placing things here and there till all of the elements kind of coherently organize amongst themselves..But these simple cards and really fast to make and I kind of like to pace my work...!!

It's a white fabriano elle erre card stock measuring 5.5*4.25 and have rounded it's corners... The stamp image and sentiment is from a MICIA stamp set which I got from Karuna's store.. The sentiment is inked used french Lilac from Unity bought from Ujjwal and the image is inked using Noir from Untiy too...Have used Pie Lane glitter balls for my flower centers....

I am entering this card for the following challenges=>
Di's Digi Designs=> Anything goes
Less is More=>Anything CAS goes
Marks Finest Papers=> One layer cards
Secret Crafter=> One Layer cards
Sweet Stampin'=> Flowers
Wee Memories=> No Patterned papers
Alphabet Challenge Blog=> Q is for quick
Crafty Ann's=> Something outside your comfort zone
Totally Paper crafts=> Clean and simple
OLW#64=> Colour it
PDC#99
Everybody-Art Challenge=> Flowers

That's it for now.. Will go and try some more of masking.. Please leave your valuable comments... And have a great Sunday all of y'all... Happy Crafting...

Hugs,
Khush



42 comments:

Shruti said...

Wowwwiieeeeee... mesa loves this.. Making a CAS card is more difficult than the a layered one.. atleast for me.. cause I always have this stupid urge to fill the empty spaces.. :D

LOVE IT!!! LOVE YOU! *winks*

Karuna said...

Ok honest feedback - i am very happy that with each post u show ur awesomeness!!! loved this one! its superbly CAS n very elegant :)
Hugs
K

Michelle said...

Beautifully CAS. Well done on your first one-layer, first masking card. I love one-layer cards, but I find them extra challenging some days. :-)

Winnie and Patty said...

What a beautiful one layer card!!! I love your different colored flowers. Great job. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge!

Michele Gross said...

Its outstanding! Fabulous design work and love your use of masking. You should come check out http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com We have a new CAS challenge every Friday and our rules can be found on the rules tab.
Thanks for playing at The Play Date Cafe!

Anonymous said...

Pretty card !!

Shubhra

Dr Sonia S V said...

So are you enjoying stamping Khush ? You have done such a neat work.

Cheers
Sonia
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Fabulous....very elegant and CAS....for a first attempt it is fab...Well done 10/10 for this one

Priya said...

Fabulous! I think its time for me too to try n all stamp card... made a 3 x 3 a few but should try some challenging as u did... gr8 job! well done!

Tee said...

This is simply simply fabulous..but I should know this..I saw this card being made every step of the way...I am so happy to see that with every card, you are challenging yourself...so what's next on the agenda? Reverse masking?
next weekend..let's try Reverse masking!!

Anita said...

This is so pretty and I love the colors you used. Thanks for joining in Di's DigiDesigns Challenge.

Angel said...

Fabulous card kushboo.i love those flowers .

Tracey T said...

You're quite right - sometimes the clean and simple cards are actually the most difficult to create, but you've certainly made a stunning CAS card here. Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x

Ann Whitfield said...

This is just lovely - thank you for sharing your inspiration with us at Crafty Ann's
Ann x

Brenda said...

Fabulous CAS card!!! Isn't technology great! Thank you for playing along with Speedy The Cat's Friend Challenge.

Lisa Elton said...

Lovely CAS card!

yyam said...

Wowwowwow! Such a classy card! Awesome execution of the technique! :)

Piyu said...

This is a totally fabulous card...Very elegant and superb :)

SUGANTHI said...

This sure is a pretty card khush. I wouldn't know masking too. May be one day.

Jovi said...

now that u have learnt a new technique teach me too.... nicely stamped and lovely colours khush!!!

Ujjwal said...

Wonderful! See..stamping isn't that hard after all :D

Love this card! The placement, the colors and all the white space...pretty!

Shalini said...

glad to c that u r finally enjoying stamping, girl!!! a very elegant and chic card!!!

Hussena said...

this is beautiful khush ,love the stamping and the color combo, the card has come out perfect according to me:)

kavitha said...

A pure CAS card,love the masking.

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Beautiful card, simple but stylish!- thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge this week x

Emma - The Sparkly Fairy

Carol said...

Great masking. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ann's this time and I hope we see you again soon. Carol DT x

Monica said...

Such a neat card, Khush. Love the colours against white. CAS looks great...

xxx Monica

Carol Hurlock said...

Wow, this looks amazing. Honestly, I had the most difficult time with this challenge. I love the masking of the roses. This is sensational. Thank you so much for joining Speedy the Cat's Friends one layer challenge. It is a pleasure to come visit to see what you have created for us. Good luck in the drawing. Hope to see you again next week.

Bear Hugs,
Carol

An Occasional Genius said...

What a stunning card!! I love the bright colours & good on you for testing yourself, it's too easy for us all to get stuck doing what we know!! I really love it! Thanks so much for playing along with Sweet Stampin x

downrightcrafty said...

I do so envy you, with your great talent for CAS, adore this fabulous creation, thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
Hugs Kate xx
PS I have candy if you are interested :)

Trina Georgi said...

Beautifully done!

Curly said...

Oh wowzers this is one very Classy creation Gorgeous Image, its just perfect for our challenge this week,

Thank You so for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 152 One Layer Card
I hope you join us again next week,

I have some new calorie free candy if you are interested
Have a lovely day,
Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :0) x.
SCSC DT

Benzi said...

Wow! Khush, this is awesome. I am a big fan of masking, too. Your roses are spectacular. Love your CAS card bunches.

Designing with Debbie said...

Beautiful CAS card. I love the vibrant colors you chose. Thanks for playing along with us here at Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge this week. Hope to see you again next week.

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Thanks for joining our "One layer card" on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)

Hugs Jane x

Esther said...

The three roses are beautiful! Love this clean and simple card!!!

Harriet Skelly said...

Wow what a great first CAS card - this is a real beauty! Your coloring is awesome and I love the balance you achieved in the design. Way to go!!! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

Giovana said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Wee Memories Challenge.

Janine said...

Love the card.

Helen said...

Fabulous card - great masking!
Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
Helen x

Spardha said...

WOW!.. Super neat and simply awesome!.. LOVE the neat colouring and flower centres! :D

Laurel Beard said...

Fantastic. CAS and colorful. Thanks for playing along with us at Wee Memories.