Friends are Like Seashells for CAS Colours and Sketches 443

I've always enjoyed CAS Colours and Sketches as a challenge, with the alternation of colour and sketch challenges, all with a clean-and-simple overtone. As I was writing the title, I had a thought back to entering when there were under 100 challenges and then playing along for Challenge 100! This challenge is an interesting one too. 

It's been a while since I used Friends are Like Seashells but it's one of my favourites from the annual catalogue.

I stamped the sand dollar, then masked it and stamped in the sea weed and sand splats. I should have thought about it more because I had to add the scallop by stamping it and then fussy cutting it. It worked in my favour in the end because the cut shape adds a smidgeon of depth to the cluster. 😀

Originally, I stamped and die cut the birthday sentiment from Friends are Like Seashells, "Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Friend" but then it occurred to me that a less cursive, less sentimental sentiment would turn this card into a masculine-friendly card. So I changed it to the greeting you see from Handsomely Suited and I'm happy with the result.

The final design dilemma was whether or not to add the Opal Rounds but I so love the way they reflect the light ,and look like bubbles, that I just couldn't resist them.

Update: Delighted to be chosen a Weekly Winner at CAS Colours and Sketches.

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Product List

Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle

[156205]

$113.25

Handsomely Suited Cling Stamp Set

[154444]

$44.00

Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock

[153086]

$18.50

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

$20.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$15.75

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

[153115]

$15.75

Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153108]

$19.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$19.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$19.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$74.00

Opal Rounds

[154289]

$15.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.25