Friday, February 28, 2014

CFC #129: Encouragement Card in 3D



Welcome to the first CAS-ual Fridays Challenge in the new format! I have to say your excitement for the new team and new format announced this week is totally infectious! Thank you so much for your incredible response; you guys are the best : )

This challenge is to use at least two shades of gray in your CAS project. I don't know about you, but gray is one of the first things I've been reaching for this past year, so this is one challenge I happily accepted.


This card tells the story of a feisty little flower who wasn't going to let a brick wall stop her from growing. Not only growing, but flourishing. She found a crack, and believed she could.


The 4 Petal Fri-Die makes this flower with a layer of textured cardstock and tulle. The pearl secures the floral wire that goes through both flower layers with a dab of glue inside. The floral wire is then bent to form the leaves and stem.


After going through the wall, I attached a penny to the floral wire to make sure the flowers stands nice and straight, and also to help weigh the top of the wall down.


The brick wall is made with the Brickworks stamp set. Stamping was fun because you don't have to worry about getting a great impression. In fact, you probably want a crummy impression to make the bricks look more worn. After folding the card, it still looked too neat and tidy. So I did two things: 1) stamped and cut individual bricks to layer on top of the wall for more dimension, and 2) sanded the sharp corners and edges. 

The sentiment on the banner is from Calm and Gentle.


 Here's a view of the top of the wall before it's locked into place. I left a tab on the end to help it stay closed and avoid any gaps.


Here it's folded flat for mailing.


Originally I was going to have a cute little animal or something sitting on the wall. But when I thought of a flower, and the inspirational message that would go with something flourishing despite their circumstances, I knew that was the way to go for a much more meaningful card. And there you have it!

You're not going to want to miss the awesome inspiration from the talented new Design Team! 
 

Also, you've got a whole month to see where this challenge takes you. I sure hope you'll add a project to the gallery!!

Thanks for looking!
-Kelly

28 comments:

  1. Absolutely outstanding!! I love how you think outside the box (as always)!! Not only is it gorgeous to look at, but I admire your amazing thoughts and skills that went into this project!! ( I believe! )

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  2. I really need to come up with different words to describe your awesome projects...amazing is something I always tend to think of and type...but seriously, amazing.

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  3. This is incredibly amazing and oh soooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful, fantastic, clever, unique, gorgeous (please add any superlative you know to this ;-) )!!!
    Totally LOOOOOOVE it, Kelly!!!!!
    Sylvia xx

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  4. I drew a sharp breath when I saw this! Pure genius Kelly, G.E.N.I.U.S
    Love everything about this card; the idea, the message, the flawless execution. Wow! what a treat for whoever receives this!

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  5. Outstanding card, Kelly! Love everything about it!!♥

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  6. Kelly - you are just brilliant!!!!! Your imagination is boundless and you always execute your cards in a perfect way - this is one of the best cards I have ever seen!

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  7. The things you do with paper always amaze me! This is just so, so cool!

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  8. Did I mention that I'm SO HAPPY to be on this fab DT with you!

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  9. Creative, unique, inspiring! Love the dimension Kelly.

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  10. OK, this is only just totally cool! I love that you added dimension to the wall with the popped out bricks, and love the coloring and the flowers, seriously, love this!

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  11. I said it before and I'll say it again: You are DA BOMB! I love that you chose a flower--makes your card so meaningful!

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  12. This is the most incredible design! The popped up bricks and of course that amazing flower provide such wonderful dimension. LOVE this awesome card!!

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  13. Just when I think I've seen it all, you amaze me with a new creation. This is so great with the inspirational message and visual. Way to go, Kelly.

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  14. This card is pure YOU. I cannot say any more. I knew as I read through the post that somehow the card would fold flat, and sure enough, you did it (again). Spectacular work.

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  15. Really Kelly how do you continually come up with these great ideas! My jaw is on the floor!

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  16. OMG! This is AMAZING! Love how the flower pops out of the top. I am so glad you are back at CAS-ual Fridays for another wonderful year of inspiration. :)

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  17. Incredible, Kelly ... jaw-droppingly, inspirationally, incredible! Anita :)

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  18. AWESOME!!! What a BRILLIANT Idea, Amazing YOU!!!

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  19. Amazing! You always have the original projects and I love the story it tells too!

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  20. Kelly, this is awesome. So original and creative. Love it!

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  21. I just love this wonderful brick wall box Kelly! so creative in your process - using the lone flower growing in the crack of the wall!

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  22. WOW! I love the inspirational message behind this cute wall-box ;)

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  23. How the heck do you come ip with these wonderful ideas? This is amazing ...I love it!

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  24. Your readers' comments make me laugh...
    I love your creation and the way your brain works!
    I think that flower is so powerful with "just" the bricks...
    Amazing work my Friend!!

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly