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Friday, 9 January 2015

CASology Challenge - Week # 128

I suddenly realised something this morning. Back on 31st December Kylie Purtell did a post for the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge Blog  introducing the Design Team for 2015. I'm very excited to say that my name was part of that list!!! Was so happy when Kylie emailed me to be part of the team as I've always loved the challenge. Its also amazing because there are so many incredible designers on the DT, so I'm sure I will learn a lot from them too! My first challenge is in a few weeks so watch this space......


When I first saw this cue word for the CASology challenge, I immediately thought of a board game I loved as a kid, Mystery Date. Does anyone else remember that one??

However (as usual) my mind wandered from the more normal use of the word.....





When was the last time you ate a date?? I loved them as a kid but haven't tried one for years. Did you know that dates grew on palm tree's?? They hang down in huge bunches. So this palm is a 'date' palm.

Please don't laugh at my colouring. I purchased my first ever water-colour pencils on Sunday and have been playing with them ever since. I need a lot more practice!!!!

For this card I basically stamped the sand, the 'date' palm and the sentiment in black ink. I then set to work with my pencils. I decided not to go over the colour with water as I tend to lose definition. And that, as they say, was that!!!

The sand and palm stamps are from Lawn Fawn 'Life is Good' and the sentiment from Hero Arts (unfortunately I don't know the name of the set, was purchased second hand).

Will link this as my second entry into Darnell's NBUS Challenge # 3 as I haven't used this Lawn Fawn set before.

I'm also going to link to the Virginia's View Challenge # 11 where their theme is:

 
And will also link to the Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge where their theme is 'Anything new', like my Lawn Fawn set!!

I also just wanted to mention a blog post at Create a Smile. Anni gave a step-by-step tutorial on colouring with pencils. It couldn't have come at a better time for me and was so helpful. If anyone else needs help with their pencil colouring, please click on the link above. And if you haven't visited their blog before, you can check out their gorgeous stamps and other products.

Take care
Shona
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23 comments:

  1. Ren10 January 2015 at 01:51

    This is a great card! I like the "date"! :)

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  2. My Card Attic: Hazel10 January 2015 at 06:24

    What a lovely CAS card Shona! Hazel x

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  3. Anita in France10 January 2015 at 08:41

    Hahaha ... great take on the cue card, Shona ... such a cute image ... way to go with the colouring! We had dates on Christmas Day ... they were yum-my! Anita :)

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  4. Anita in France10 January 2015 at 08:43

    And congratulations on your appointment to the ATSM DT ... you'll make a fabulous addition to the team! Anita :)

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  5. Toni10 January 2015 at 08:51

    Shona! I thought about these types of dates too! LOL

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  6. lostinpaper10 January 2015 at 09:45

    I love dates and regularly add them to my shopping trolley, what a clever take on the inspiration!

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  7. Monika Reeck10 January 2015 at 12:21

    Clever Interpretation Shona...not bad coloring..I got a set of water color too if you have time please pop by my blog...and I love Dates too..it was always my first food after finished my day fasting in Ramadhan month (I am moslem) it helps to make my stomach a bit full...I want to say you did clever interpretation and not bad coloring too...sweet CAS card made...hugs.Monika

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  8. Barb Ghig10 January 2015 at 13:09

    What a great take on the Cue Card, Shona! I love your 'Date Palm' and your puny sentiment! Love your water coloring, too...looks amazing!

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  9. I Card Everyone10 January 2015 at 13:38

    Very, very clever, Shona... yes, I love dates... especially mixed with nuts, eggs, flour, and sugar and baked until brown and deliciously slathered with butter... must go eat...
    =]

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  10. Kim Heggins10 January 2015 at 14:02

    Shona...this is just so cute and very very clever too. I love your sweet date tree.

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  11. Judy122310 January 2015 at 14:23

    Shona, I love this CAS card...and so many "date" references in one card! Awesome! Thanks for joining in the fun at CASology!

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  12. Unknown10 January 2015 at 20:22

    Absolutely love fresh dates and this card! A good pun never goes astray, I say! Colouring is awesome too. Fantastic interpretation of the cue word! Thanks for playing along at CASology this week! PS. Need to find The Mystery Date game. Think I missed something in my childhood!

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  13. Anonymous10 January 2015 at 23:00

    Hey Shona!!! First, I've never heard of that game. I'm going to Google it. Its sounds fun. Second, I totally love your card. I've eaten a date only once and it was ok, nothing to brag about. The funny thing is when saw your card, I said "I wish I was on a date under that tree, on that little island right now." So your card has two different interpretations. I love it. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology.

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  14. Melissa Bove 11 January 2015 at 12:34

    Adorable CAS card!! Very sweet!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  15. Ardyth11 January 2015 at 12:57

    I had to read your whole story before I got it, and I just finished making date squares, too (this is a Canadian treat, I believe!) Very clever take on the cue word and congrats on the DT gig! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!

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  16. Sarah G12 January 2015 at 03:10

    Fab card, Shona! I thought of edible dates but couldn't find an image to use...your palm is perfect (as is your colouring)! Big congrats on joining ATSM - I squealed when I saw your name on the announcement...you will be a great addition to the team :)

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  17. Darnell12 January 2015 at 16:23

    It's an adorable idea for the word date, Shona! And I think your coloring is fantastic for just starting out! Everything is impeccable!! I think I congratulated you before, but if not, congratulations on the appointment to the DT at ATSM. I love all those talented ladies!! Thank you so much for joining in my NBUS Challenge #3 for the second time!! Hugs, Darnell

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  18. Rahmat12 January 2015 at 22:03

    Haha...first I thought it was date on a beach! after reading the whole post I realized it is a palm date.....I love dates, and always keep in my home as dry fruit snacking as and when.
    It s a super clean card, and a very clever use of the cue word.

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  19. Gerrina13 January 2015 at 03:27

    Congrats on beeing in the DT at addicted to stamps and more!
    ISo clever your take on the cue word! And watercolouring scared me at the beginning, even if I did it a lot at school, but now I am enjoing it so much (and allmost every time I am drawning things to complete the stamp... Have a fun week, Gerrina

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  20. May Park13 January 2015 at 09:36

    Congrats on DT gig at Addicted to stamps and more! They are lucky to have oh-so-talented you, Shona! Back to the card! Date? I was wondering what it is... then I googled it. You are so clever to think of palm tree. Love your take on DATE. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us at CASology.
    ps. Your coloring is perfect!! So no worries!!! :)

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  21. Lizzy Hill14 January 2015 at 09:26

    What a lovely CAS card .... & clever 'pun-ish' idea too:);)

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  22. Čarovnije z male kmetije16 January 2015 at 05:35

    Dates are one of my famous fruit, it's when i want something sweet. Your card is beautifull, I realy like it.

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  23. Virginia L.18 January 2015 at 05:50

    This is just delightful! GREAT use of that image and white space, Shona! Thanks so much for playing Virginia’s View “Clean Slate” Challenge!

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