Monday, March 01, 2021

CAS Mix Up

 Hello there 

Welcome to March and Happy St David's Day!

I'm thrilled to say that this month I am back at CAS Mix Up as their Guest Designer
where they are celebrating their 5th Birthday!
Thank you so much for inviting me and many congratulations on your success
 
 
I just love their challenges, after all this is how I got into water colouring and learned so many different techniques and this month's challenge is also a 'new to me' one

 
If it's new to you too,  there are videos up on the blog so please check them out and don't be afraid to give to a go

Here's my card

Clean and simple, using a square die cut and distress oxides in 3 colours


I used my own cardstock rather than watercolour and painted my little square die cut first with Worn lipstick, pressed it down onto my card, then repeated with Squeezed Lemonade, then Iced spruce. You can see the colours mixed in on the 2nd two prints, well...  I forgot to dry my die cut in between - I know! And it did of course get soggy so I die cut another square (along with a frame), painted it in the same colours and voila!

I am pleased at how this turned out even with the colour transfer.  I hope you will give it a go, the team have lots more inspiration up on the blog go take a look!

Have a lovely day and thanks so much for stopping by

~ Ros ~



25 comments:

conil said...

Amazing card. It's like you have a direct connection with my brain. It's graphic with just the right amount of color, texture and pizzazz. It's obvious why you're our Guest Designer at CAS Mix Up. Thank you.

Bonnie said...

Such pretty, watery colors, Ros! I love your layout and the little framed square! It's always nice to see you at the challenge and especially to have you as Guest Designer!

Pat said...

Congratulations on being the GD over at CAS Mix Up this time Ros and the theme of printmaking with dies is something new to me too. I adore your geometric look with the overlapping squares and in such pretty colours and love the stitched frame with the die cut flipped on its end and watercoloured in stripes coordinating beautifully with the background, and a sweet sentiment on it too. A gorgeous card! x

nancy littrell said...

Love your simply beautiful watercolor printed squares and CAS card design, Ros. Wonderful die cut watercolored square in the corner too. TFS and so pleased you were chosen as our DT girl this month. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Loll said...

Beautiful card Ros. I LOVE how some of the colours mixed on your prints. The colours are so pretty together. Thanks so much for being our Guest Designer this month at CAS Mix Up! xx

Diane said...

This turned out beautifully Ros, such pretty and soft colors!! Snow is melting here and we are seeing more sunshine, yeah!!

I Card Everyone said...

How wonderful, Ros! Congratulations on your guest designer gig - it's obvious they know how to pick 'em! This is wonderful - and it IS new to me, too!
=]

Viv said...

Loved the clean overall finished look to this Ros - perfectly CAS and beautiful soft colours - gorgeous - only thing is it reminds me of ice cream and now I want one! xx

Viv said...

Oh - and forgot - was soooo happy to see you as our Guest DT this month too! x

Darlene said...

Oh my friend this is awesome! This is certainly a new technique to me and I CAN'T wait to give it a try and play along! LOVE your style ... always so crisp & clean! WELL DONE!!! Thanks for inspiration and thanks for being YOU!! Hugs

HilaryJane said...

Such a simple and inspirational design, I love the colours too. I am so pleased to see you as guest designer and this is a brilliant contribution. Thank you xx

Sandy said...

Congratulations! You are keeping very good company I see. Your card is really very pretty - Simple card, simple design. You know what the first rule in are is? ...... KISS - keep it simple sugar.
I love this card and how it moves my eye - yummy!
Sandy xx

Maria said...

Congrats on your guest design spot, Ros! Your CAS card with the lovely soft color is very pretty! A great technique and wonderful design!

Leslie Miller said...

You did a superb job with this technique, Ros! Love your colors and especially with the color transfer. I think it enhanced and brought it all together. So beautifully simple and clean, too. It's lovely to have you as our guest designer this month.

clelie said...

It has been on my 'List' to do some 'Inchies' and then...here is the perfect inspiration! LOVE this CAS card; the colours; the composition; and even clean embellies! ☺

Christine Alexander said...

Dydd gwyl Dewi hapus i chi :)
Congratulations on being GD for this month and beautiful CAS card. love the idea of using the squares and perfect colour transfer.

Mac Mable said...

Another new to me technique too Ros and thank you for the fabulous inspiration x. What a beautiful CAS card with the prettiest of colours. Many congratulations on guesting too Ros x.

Julia Aston said...

Wonderful prints from your die cut square - what a fun technique! xx

Heather said...

Simply beautiful!

Greta said...

Absolutely love this card, Ros! Wonderful geometric design & colors! Not sure what the problem was with the hr long wait for my shot as it's only by appt here, too. But all that matters is I got it! Hope you guys are doing well. Sending hugs, Greta

Susan Joyce said...

Great to have you as our Guest Designer this month Ros. Love your artsy design and the combination of colours you used.

Darnell said...

Congrats on guest designing, Ros! I love your simple, yet glowing, design! It shows how you can create with just a square bit of card! I am seeing geometric designs all over now, so you are right on trend! Hugs, Darnell

Linda said...

This is such a clever design, beautifully CAS too. I love the colours you've used and they look so pretty blending together on the third print.
Thank you for being our fabulous Guest Designer this month xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

Congratulations on being the Guest Designer at CAS Mix Up this month, Ros!
I love your graphic and soft square design! The framed square serves as an anchor, and the sequins are the perfect shiny finishing touches!
Hideko xx

Barbara said...

What a lovely card! The color combo is soothing and the sequins the perfect touch!