March 03, 2021

CAS Christmas March Challenge - Third Birthday Kraft Red and White

Hello there!  Our March challenge at CAS Christmas starts today AND we are celebrating our third birthday this month, too!  


That’s three years now that I’ve made my life during the Christmas holiday season a whole lot easier as I make Christmas cards each month. 😉   This month it’s a colour challenge and the colours are Kraft, Red and White.  Neutrals are allowed in small amounts.


I don’t buy kits often, but the January 2021 Snowflake Season kit from Simon Says Stamp (SSS) was an exception because I could actually see myself using everything in it, including the pattern papers!  I used the stand-alone snowflake die from the kit to create my card.


The snowflake was die cut twice from thick white scraps and once from Memory Box white Holiday Glimmer paper, then stacked for dimension.  


The sentiment (retired) was heat embossed with white embossing powder on a red cardstock strip.  Assembled onto a stitched kraft rectangle panel from my stash to finish. 


This was actually the second version where I reversed the colours from this first version.


Ready to help us celebrate?  Who knows... you may even win a prize! 😉  Gundi (papierelle) is our guest this month.  To see the inspirations from her and the design team, click HERE.  Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery!  Thank you for stopping by. 






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23 comments:

Julia Aston said...

What a beautiful CAS design with your gorgeous white sparkly snowflake over the craft with the touch of red in the sentiment panel - the snowflake is beautiful with the multi layers Trina. The red snowflake is also lovely! xx

BożenA said...

The essence of the elegance of the CAS style
xx

Dotty Jo said...

Gorgeous design - works beautifully in both colourways, Jo x

Mac Mable said...

What a delicate and pretty die cut and love both versions of your fabulous CAS card Trina x.

Cathy said...

Beautiful CAS design Trina, love both versions, this snowflake die is one of my favourites, used it a lot, but must try it in these colours, Cathy x

Marcia Hill said...

I love both versions of this lovely, lovely card Trina!! That snowflake is a beauty for sure and I can see why you invested in the kit!! Love the dimension of the stacked snowflake too! Truly a CAS and perfect card my friend! And thank you so much for the birthday card that I received last week...it was so darn cute it didn't even matter that it was late! That bear with the heart and all those glittered hearts were just too sweet...cute, CUTE card!! Thanks for thinking of me on my special day!! Hugs. :0)

Bonnie said...

Both versions are awesome, Trina! Love the stacked snowflakes!

Susan said...

CAS perfection, Trina! Love the stacked snowflake with the glimmer cs on top - and great placement of the contrasting sentiment. Both colour variations are terrific.

Christine Alexander said...

perfectly CAS Trina with such a beautiful snowflake and sentiment. Love the card and can see why you ordered the kit :)

Maria said...

Beautiful Christmas cards!! Wonderful CAS style has in lovely color!! Love those pretty snowflakes!!

Loll said...

Those snowflakes are so gorgeous, Trina. Love the glitter paper toy layer on the white snowflake. Beautiful design that would work with so many colours. xx

papierelle said...

Beautiful CAS cards and I like your design of the snowflakes!!!
Thanks for the opportunity to be the guest designer this month and I congratulate you on your 3rd challenge blog birthday!

Brenda in IN said...

Both of these are stunning. I love the color combination and the red snowflake is so pretty.

Witchcrafted Life said...

What an eye-catchingly lovely pair of wintertime cards. The classic colours and design here epitomize timeless festive beauty in my books.

Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

Barb Ghig said...

Both cards are beautiful, Trina...although I must say that I'm partial to the first one. I love how you stacked the snowflake to add dimension and the simplicity of your design is stunning! xx

Linda said...

Trina, both cards are so pretty. The snowflake with the touches of red are perfect. Have a great weekend.

HilaryJane said...

This card is simply stunning. A perfect CAS Christmas card. I must try and use kraft card more often xx

Colleen said...

Stunning in it's simplicity, Trina! LOVE both cards!

Darnell said...

That sounds like it was a useful kit, Trina. I love your uber CASlicious and elegant snowflake designs! I hope you are keeping well and your back is lots better now! Hugs, Darnell

Papercraft Boutique said...

Both are CAS beauties, Trina! So clean, crisp, and impactful with the color contrast! The snowflake die-cuts are so pretty and the sparkle from them makes them look even prettier. Reversing the color to red (untraditional for a snowflake) is so interesting!
Hideko xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous CAS design, Trina - just love both versions but especially the crisp white snowflake one!!

Robyn Oliver said...

Two gorgeous cards Trina...love the simple stacked snowflakes and sentiment bar...nice balance of colours, congrats too on 3 years of CAS Christmas, Robyn

LOU said...

Beautiful cards Trina. Love the simplicity of the snowflakes.
Thanks so much for joining us for our Merry Little Christmas Challenge for March 2021.
We hope to see you again soon,
Lou DT xo
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