Monday 28 August 2017

CASology Challenge Week # 263

I am so very lucky!! Why do you ask?? Because not only did I discover this amazing card making community 4 years ago, I've also made the most amazing friends who have spoilt me with their support and generosity!! So when I saw the cue word for this weeks CASology Challenge I knew I wouldn't have any trouble making a card for a friend.





'Bud' can be interpreted in so many ways i.e. the bud of a flower, a 'budding' relationship or my husbands suggestion 'smoking a bud' as in smoking a marijuana bud. Hmmmm, not quite what I was going for Dave.....

Anyway, with all the lovely cards, gifts and well wishes I received for my birthday, I immediately thought of 'best bud' as in best friend or friends in the making. One of my wonderful friends Aileen of Colour and Sparkle  sent me a package last week of stamps and dies. She is such a sweetheart and is the one who came up with The Flower Challenge idea, which I love being part of. One of the stamps immediately caught my eye and I knew it would be perfect for this challenge:


Unfortunately I don't know what brand this stamp is. Its a red-rubber stamp and if anyone knows it's origin, I'd love to know!! Isn't it the cutest??!!

I wanted to keep this super simple and let the image speak for itself. I stamped it on the card front using black ink and coloured using my pencils. I then found this fantastic Reverse Confetti stamp from the 'Fancy Word Co-ordinates' set which suited it perfectly. Nothing sweeter than a child and their pet!!

I have two other challenges I would like to enter:

CAS on Friday Challenge #115 (One Layer Wonder)

Stamplorations Summer CAS Challenge 

 

Its raining today so no gardening for me. However it does mean I probably should do some housework..yuck! Maybe I can squeeze in a card or two between cleaning the toilet and vacuuming????? Or instead of???

Take care
Shona
 

5 comments:

  1. Shona, what a nice tribute to all your buds! I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday, and I hope the year ahead is wonderful for you. I love that image, and the sentiment is absolutely perfect! Thans for joining us at CASology!

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  2. this one brought tears to my eyes. Not because it's sad but because it's so sweet, simple and touched my heart. Lovely.

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  3. Ahw... this is adorable Shona! Love it!
    Always good to see one of your gorgeous cards in the CASology gallery!

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  4. Such a sweet image, Shona, beautifully coloured ... and with a perfect sentiment ... it's a delight! Hugs, Anita :)

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  5. How sweet! This is wonderful. I have 2 fur buddies myself :) Thanks for joining us again at CASology!

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