Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Escaping the Doctors

     A week or so ago, I told you how much I dearly love the bears from QKR Stampede (challenge theme: dies or punches) and today I'm using another one for a Get Well card.  I hope this brings a smile to your face.


My design sketch came from the CASE card at
AAA Cards and it has to be CAS.  
I tried to stick with the colors, too, but dulled my background pink quite a bit.


       I colored the bear with ProMarkers, then die cut the image with a square die and used a corner punch on all 4 corners.  The background piece I made myself, using an old piece of plastic netting (like you get with a fruit or vegetable bag) and coloring across it with the chisel tip of the ProMarkers.  Aside from the fact that I wanted something close to the background on the CASE card, I really like that effect and will use it again, I'm sure.  That piece is also die cut and punched.

     I dry embossed the brown CS strip with the "Lattice" folder from SU.  The sentiment is my own, printed with a computer font.  My only embellishment on this CAS card is the die cut swirl in the lower corner.  No ribbon, no twine, no string, no flowers, no gems or pearls -- I think I'm finally getting the hang of CAS!!  :-D

     Challenges:
A Creative Romance -- 1 for the boys
Artistic Inspirations -- Dies or punches
Come and Get It -- Bingo: Texture/ Free/ No dp
Fan-Tastic Tuesday -- 1 for the guys
Glitter n Sparkle -- For men or male colors
Graph'It -- Warm colors
Papertake Weekly -- Ooh, so cute!
Speedy Fox & Friends -- No design paper
Wags 'n Whiskers -- 1 for the boys

     Well, this was fast and simple so you did get a post today after all.  :-D  Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie

39 comments:

karalschuknecht said...

Totally cute, I love this image and you have done a great job with it. Thanks for joining us this week for our "Punches/Dies." Come back to join us again and good luck.
Karal QKR Stampede DT

Debi said...

So cute! I can't believe someone else saves that plastic netting. We are kindred spirits! Hugs!

jimlynn said...

Oh course you can do CAS - and this is a perfect example!! Love that cute image and the way you used the veggie netting for the background is so creative. Guess I'll have to start saving mine now and trying that! Fantastic card!
Lynn

Shirley said...

OMGosh! This really made me smile! What a really fun card and your colors are perfect for his escape!!

Teresa Arsenault said...

Your background looks great and this is so cute. It reminds me of a funny story.
When I had my first son in a hospital, they had those cotton gowns that tie in the back. I used a 2nd gown as a housecoat by tying it at the front.
At that time all newborns were kept in the nursery, but mothers could wheel the crib/incubator to their rooms and back.
One day I was wheeling little Paul back to the nursery. Many visitors, including new dads, were milling about the hallway. As one brushed passed me I felt a sudden draft at my back.
You guessed it. I had forgotten my 'housecoat'.

Kathy Bradley said...

So very, very cute - and the image and sentiment gave me a giggle! Thanks for joining us at MFP's Speedy Fox & Friends challenge.

Hannelie said...

Well done with this CAS CASE of Linda's card! That background is so creative!
Thanks so much for playing at AAA cards this week!

Unknown said...

LOL, NC, I totally love this card, what an amazing card for someone who is poorly, hugs my friend xxx

Jane said...

I love your choice of image - so made me smile! Thanks for playing along at AAA Cards again this week.

Jo said...

Brilliant.....love that image & oh my, those hospital gowns!!!!!
hugs Jo x

Benzi said...

Oh, those gowns....too cute. Good job with the background, too...very clever.

Bunny said...

Hey, NanaConnie. This is such a funny and cute card. I think this reminds me of all of us.............LOL. Thank you for joining us at Come And Get It challenges. Bunny- DT

Angela said...

Connie, your card absolutely brings a smile to my face! It's great to have you playing at AAA Cards!

Anne Temple said...

This is too cute! Love that background you created too! (Did you see you were a winner of the SNS May Reveal? Congrats) :-)

Cumbrianlass said...

A great fun card NC, all the hospital gowns I have ever worn have been like this one LOL.
Janet xxx

Linda Simpson said...

LOL Connie, this sure made me chuckle, I could imagine my Rick doing this after his small op a couple of weeks ago. Great card and loving the background and sentiment.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Julia said...

So stinkin' cute!!! Love your sentiment, too! What a hoot. Love your card. Thanks so much for joining us at AAA Cards.

Stampsnob. said...

Cute and so fun ,thanks for sharing at Speedy TV Lis

Debbie said...

Haha! This made me LOL!! Sooooo cute!!

Linda Beeson said...

Isn't that background great!!! LOVE it

Victoria Lavender said...

Hey sweetie- fun card! Your background is quite innovated and I'm a sucker for personally made sentiments. We all got computers....use them! I believe in mixed media cards!! Digi's, stamps, hand drawn, magazine prints, organic's, old stuff and new stuff...the only catch is- making CAS. Ha ha! We love that you come to play with us, I look for your card each week. Big hugs, Vicki

Flutterby Trina said...

That is fantastic! love the sentiment! Thanks for playing over at the paper nest dolls with our anything goes challenge! good luck!

stampingbowd said...

Super cute image and sentiment but your bg makes it all shine! Fabulous way to create pattern and color without using DP! Thanks for joining Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge this week!

Unknown said...

Great fun card,made me smile.

Love the colours on the background.

Thanks for joining us at G n S.

Tracey DTx

Polkadoodles said...

So much fun!! Thanks for joining us at the Orange and Lemon challenge at http://graphitmarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/wk-20oranges-and-lemons-graphit.html - good luck!

Unknown said...

Fabulous Design, thank you for sharing with us over at Fan-Tastic Tuesday Male Challenge,your support is greatly appreciated... we would love you to come again next week for another fun challenge...
Hugs
Suzy B Owner Fan-Tastic Tuesday
XX

caroline said...

great fun card, love the cheeky image, thank you for joining us at crafting from the heart, good luck
caroline dt

Dawn said...

LOl! Such a cute CAS card! I love the image & the sentiment!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Unknown said...

How cute! Love the colors. Great project. Thanks for playing at Glitter n Sparkle. We hope to see you next time. Good luck.

McCrafty's Cards said...

Fabulous card Connie, I like the image,and the brilliant sentiment Thanks for playing along with us at Graph'It colour challenge, Good Luck
Kevin xx

Hath said...

Lovely design. Thanks for joining us this week at Crafting from the heart. Good Luck! hugs Angelie

Glenda Atkins said...

Hilarious, I love quite a few of QKR images, must get me some!!
Love your card!
hugs
Glenda

Sassy Raggedy said...

How cute. I love your background that is awesome. But I hate those hospital gowns. lol Hugs, joann

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Connie, what a gorgeous card. I love the fun image and your die cuts are perfect. Thanks for joining in with our special 5th anniversary challenge this week at PFP. Hugs, Denise x

Eileen said...

What a fun card, which should certainly bring a smile to someone feeling under the weather. Thanks for joining in with our Anniversary challenge this week at PFP, and good luck
Eileen x

Peanut said...

Totally adorable!!!! (I'm trying not to look! :-D)
hugs, Asha

Little K Smith said...

Thank you for joining us at Passion For Promarkers with this fabulous card! I hope you can join us this week too :)
Kelly.x

Jenscrapstoo said...

Such a fun card, love the image you have used and the way you have used the embossing too!! Thanks for joining us at Hiding in my Craft Room
Cheers Jennie DTM
Jenscrapstoo

Claire said...

Such a cute card! Thanks so much for joining our Oranges and Lemons Challenge at http://graphitmarkers.blogspot.co.uk/
Claire xx