It's already time for another Inspiration Hop with Around the World on Wednesday. On the second Wednesday of each month, the team put together a thematic hop to give you some inspiration for your own crafting. We love it when you try out something new or CAS(E) one of our projects. The team is truly international, with members from each time zone of the world that Stampin' Up! operates. You're with me, in New Zealand - the first place in the Stampin' Up! world to change the date. 😀
This month, our inspiration was to CASE another member of the team. But it wasn't as simple as just looking through the team and finding someone whose work I loved. Our team leader, Angie, likes to organise things to that the team get to know each other a little better along the way. She held a live draw where we were paired up with someone else on the team. Even then, that was not the end. The pairs were not to CASE each other but to talk together and find a third member of the team that neither of us had CASEd before, agree on one of their cards ... and then, agree on a colour we would both use. PHEW! A mission all on it's own - and I hadn't even crafted anything yet!
I was lucky enough to be drawn with the delightful Angie herself. Our first mission was to find a time we could zoom, given that the time difference between us meant there were only a few hours each day when we'd both be awake! But find one we did and we spent a pleasant hour chatting and working out who we might CASE. Several message threads later, we decided on the wonderful Cheryll Miller from Australia and a few more threads later, which of her many marvellous creations we would each CASE. 😀
Here's Cheryll's card that Angie and I have CASEd. Isn't it a beauty?
In my case, I preserved many of the elements of Cheryll's card: a square format, an embossed background with a matted horizontal panel, a mat around the main panel, a floral bouquet to the left side that breaks the strip, a sentiment stamped on the panel to the right and a mix of stamped images and raised elements.
So while you're hopping, watch our for Angie's case of the Cheryll's original and of course, more magic from Cheryll herself.
Cheerful Daisies is a great bundle to have in your stash. If you live in New Zealand it's a great time to remind you that if you purchase this bundle from me as you'll receive the tutorial package put together by me and my friend, Joanne James (aka The Crafty Owl). If you live in the UK, the same applies if you buy from her. You'll not only get the tutorial package but access to a our private Facebook Group too. All the details are here.
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Next up on the hop is Tatiana Tobin. I'm sure she will have some great CASE inspiration for you!
If you get lost on the hop, or want to do a quick revisit, here's the links to all the participants.
Jan Clothier - NZ - You are here
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Oh Jan ... you have made my night. So sweet of you and Angie to case my card. This one is an oldie, but definitely one of my all time favourites. Isn't it strange how you can be transported right back to a time and place when you see one of your old cards! :) I love both your and Angies versions. I really love the light, delicate feel you have produced! Big hugs. xxxx
ReplyDeleteSOOO good to know that you approve of the CASE! It's daunting to try to work with an already perfect creation! :-)
DeleteI couldn't agree more, Jan! xx
DeleteGorgeous case!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this Jan! The daisies look so clean and fresh in this colour combo and the embossing adds great texture too.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card you came up with! And now I'll have to CASE you! It just keeps going!
ReplyDeleteFunny how CASEing can be contagious!
DeleteGorgeous! I've been thinking I needed to do something with these daisies that captures the colors of a wedding I was in - 60 years ago. I was a flower girl with my cousin and we wore white dresses with sea foam sashes and the bridesmaids wore Soft Sea Foam. We all carried daisies. Your card totally captures the look I was thinking of.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory!
DeleteI just love your card. It is so elegant! Cheerful Daisies has become one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I was surprised at how quickly it has become a go-to set for me.
DeleteSo pretty and different at the same time from Angie's creation! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the soft colour combo, so elegant x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous CAS(e)! I love those happy colors!
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun to be paired with you to CAS(e) Cheryll, Jan! Loved getting to know you across the waters... xx
ReplyDeleteYou did such a lovely CAS(e) of Cheryll's card... and I'm sure she was thrilled to see it. I had a feeling you were going to use the daisies!!! xx