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Clean and Simple (CAS) favorites ~ your Best of 2023
I always love this thread each year. It makes me really look at what I have saved in the last 12 months. For me, every card I save is one that I would use for inspiration on something I would make. Or it's something that just knocks my socks off!
Every year in the "Best of" thread, I try to share from as many artists as possible, limiting myself to choosing only one card from each person. That's really hard to do sometimes. I'll do my best and hope you enjoy this eye candy as much as I did.
This thread is open to everyone and is a great way to recognize the work of SCS's many talented CAS artists. And it is for the creations YOU think are the best ones in your favorites.
There are really only two "rules" here on the thread:
The Gallery posts you link to should be in the CAS style...
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And what does it mean to be Clean and Simple?
It's all about the DESIGN.
Clean and Simple design is:
* Uncluttered,
* has lots of white or open space, and
* has one main focal point.
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...and they should be from the year of 2023.
Did you find your way to this thread because someone listed one of YOUR creations as a favorite? In addition to saying thank you, we encourage you to pay that smile you're probably wearing right now forward by sharing a few of the cards/projects YOU favorite-ed this week.
If you have favorites that don't fit the Clean and Simple thread, we encourage you to share them on the regular Favorites thread.
If this is your first time being mentioned in this thread or you have a new blog we have blog badges found here in Forums at Splitcoaststampers.
Need help linking your Favorites? Follow these steps:
1. Load this week's Favorites thread in your first browser tab. Scroll down and click the Go Advanced button.
2. Open a second tab (or a separate window). Go to the Gallery and click on "My Favorites."
3. Click on a card you have saved. At the top, highlight the web address. Hit Ctrl+C to copy.
4. Switch back to the first tab. Type the cardmaker's SCS name, add a couple of spaces and hit Ctrl+V to paste your link there. Hit Enter twice to add a blank line.
5. Repeat as many times as needed for all your links.
6. Click the Preview Post button and check that your links work. Then click the Submit Reply button.
Thank you, Diane for starting the CAS Best of 2023. Thank you also for adding my card to your incredible list of CAS favorites for 2023. So honored to be on your wonderful list.
Thanks so much, Diane and Lisa, for including cards of mine on this very special list. I truly appreciate it. Thank you too for taking the time to let know, Lisa. Happy New Year and hugs, Sallie
Wow, Lisa, what an exceptional honour to be included in your 2023 Best of...list! I was happy to share my Glitter and sequins card along with an instructional video, from another talented crafter, for others to view. Thank you so much for the recognition!
Karen Create with your hands and your heart.
Thank you so much, Lisa, for including my Let's Celebrate in your CAS 2023 list! I think we all make cards for the love of creating, but having someone enjoy your creation is the highest possible achievement! Thanks again! Happy New Year!
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Leslie
�The best kind of happiness is a habit you're passionate about.� ~Shannon L. Alder
Thanks so much Lisa for including my card on your list. I haven't been on the site too much in 2023 but hopefully I will be around more in this new Year.
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Oh, I am overjoyed, Lisa because you chose to put my wedding card on your list of favorites for the year! Thank you so much for you kindness! Big Hugs to you for the honor and the notification~
__________________ ~Roberta
�Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.�
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Many thanks Lisa for including my heart card in list of CAS favorites the year. It is appreciated more than I can express. And double thanks for sending me the notification. I so appreciate ALL the hard work you do here for us at SCS and not just on these threads. Happy New Year.
Lisa, I can’t thank you enough for your kindness! You are such a wonder around here with all you do. Thanks for doing me the honour of mentioning my card, and for the time you put in notifying us all.
__________________ Michele
My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19
Thanks so much, Faith and Susan(x2), for including my cards on this special year's end list. I am most appreciative. Thanks again, Lisa, for taking the time to let me know. Happy New Year and hugs, Sallie
I feel extremely honoured to have my 'Negative Heart' card appear on your Best of 2023 list Lisa. Thank you so very much! Also a big thank you to Susan for including my 'Frosty Noel' card in her list. Wow! This makes my day!
Susan (susanbri), what an honor to have my Christmas Sled with Holly on your 2023 fave list. Thank you so much. Thank you for coming by with the news, Lisa.
__________________ My Blog---My Gallery---My PinterestI'm a Punchkateer! (Prez) FOREVERDirty Dozen Alumni2014 CAS Spring DT--- Inspiration Challenge Co- Hostess 12/02/17-12/28/19 Watercolor Wednesday Design Team Hebrews 13:2Brenda
Lisa (Shoe Girl), huge thanks for listing my card, It's All About the Snowflakes, in your faves for the year. I really enjoyed painting that tree and so glad you liked it. Thanks for the notification.
__________________ My Blog---My Gallery---My PinterestI'm a Punchkateer! (Prez) FOREVERDirty Dozen Alumni2014 CAS Spring DT--- Inspiration Challenge Co- Hostess 12/02/17-12/28/19 Watercolor Wednesday Design Team Hebrews 13:2Brenda
Thank you, Susan for naming my Angel card in your faves of the year. I am so honored. Thank you Lisa for the notification. This is a great start to a new year. Happy New Year to you all.
Thank you, Faith, for picking my Falling Leaves card as a fave. I think it is one of my personal favorites that I made this year. And thanks to Lisa for all the work she puts into notifying us.
So appreciate you choosing my anniversary card as your CAS best of 2023 ... am truly honored. It has been a rough month so this brighten my spirits, thank you.
WOW, Cindy, I overwhelmed by your generosity in mentioning three of my cards on your list. I am truly appreciative and humbled. Thank you!! Thanks, Lisa, for letting me know. Happy New Year to you both. Hugs, Sallie