I received a gorgeous birthday card from Craft-t-bear (Christi) and it just blew me away! I went to her gallery and couldn't find even one card that had the paper fold at the bottom, so I'll post the card she sent to my blog in a bit. Anyway, her fold at the bottom was much better than mine. She didn't fold all the way across, which is a good thing because keeping it straight at the bottom is a PITA. I scored the paper at 3/4 inch all the way to the end. (I think I used 6 or 7 inch length and 3.5 wide). After doing that, I went back and scored next to each 3/4 mark at the next little line (the eighth mark). When you go to fold, it's almost like you pinch the fold. You'll see what I mean but if not, write me and I'll video if I have to. HAH! That'll be a NC-17 rated video...for language alone!!! Anyway, I cut the paper at an angle, stuck the prima flower at the top, tied the ribbon (thank the Lord for knots never going out of style...I'm the suckiest bow tie-er ever) and propped it and the sentiment up on mounting tape. That's is. Here's the deal...would this be considered a CAS card? I originally made it for a CAS challenge. I was on the fence, leaning toward 'no-not a CAS card'. A close friend seconded that. But while CAS, or any other genre, is subject to individual perception, I'm STILL confused as to what really makes a CAS card. I'm trying to develop an eye for it and while I'm taking the online classes, I've seen cards that are lauded as CAS when they're busier than a one-armed paper hanger! Don't get me wrong...I'm not remotely experienced enough to judge. I would love to ask for honest feedback from you. If it isn't CAS, what would make it CAS? Etc. I learn a lot from y'all and I learn more from people that trust me when I say that I have thick skin and you simply cannot offend me. Unless you call me a chubby b**ch....then I'll be like 'why'd you have to call me chubby???' HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Love you all!! PLEASE...leave your thoughts!!!!
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2014 GMT Views: 590
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Stamps: SU! Express Yourself
Paper: Bo Bunny Primrose Joy, SU! Early Espresso
Ink: SU! Early Espresso
Accessories: Prima Flower, Jute Ribbon, SU! Modern Label Punch
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26119
Sun, Apr 20, 2014 @ 12:29 PM
That paper pleating look marvellous! I would have to vote for not CAS as well though, like you, the actually definition escapes me. I think without the patterned trellis paper in the background and no flower it would fall into the CAS bucket. Who knows? :-) I love the card regardless!
Registered: January 2, 2013 Location: Burlington NC Posts: 1861
Sun, Apr 20, 2014 @ 1:35 PM
Ann-Great call! I stared for a sec and I think that ditching the flower and matting a softly curved sentiment in the center might qualify. The trellis has me going back and forth...I'd love to have a class where someone could take our creations and tell us exactly what would make it CAS or closer to it! DANG!!! In the end, I'm with you...I love the card and Craft-t-bear is the BOMB at paper pleating! As a matter of fact, I'm going to grab a snapshot and upload on my blog...You've GOT to see hers! It's really amazing!
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