The CAS class that I was most drawn to was the Tone on Tone class with the layered die cuts. I used my Cricut with the Paper Lace cartridge to cut the large, intricate details, making the 6 under layers white and the top layer colored. The circles were made with punches.
Then I decided to try it another way. This time I used tone on tone plain and patterned paper. I used the Stampin' Up Beautiful Wings Embosslits. I used the colored paper (checkerboard) for each layer of the butterflies (instead of the white as above).
I used the same patterned paper for the side strip as for the butterflies. I chose a second pattern for the sentiment (on dimensionals), which is from the OWH/Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments.
Even though this technique is a bit time intensive, I love the look and results! I hope you take the time to play around with it.
Jennifer is giving away 3 spots in the class for prizes - 2 to commenters on blogs, and 1 to someone who links up a new mojo CAS card on S&S!! Make sure you leave lots of love (and comments) on all the blogs for your chance to win!
Thanks so much for stopping by and participating in the blog skip. Now you are off to Lisa's blog for the next stop!
Sheila
The cards looks great. Thank you for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love your idea of using tone-on-tone patterned paper.
ReplyDeleteOoooh these are so nice! I loved seeing all the tone on tone samples on Facebook....maybe I'll try some on the ship!!
ReplyDeleteCruise-bound in a few hours!!!
Sandy
Beautiful cards. I like tone on tone cards, I did an Easter one like that.
ReplyDeleteSheila, These are great cards and a technique that I never even thought of doing. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for taking part in the skip. I looked over your blag and I am now a follower.
ReplyDeleteYour first card inspired me to CASE it when I saw it a few weeks ago. I think I'm even more inspired by the tone-on-tone aspect of this card. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila - Fantastic cards and wonderful inspiration for OWH. I also really enjoyed the CAS class and creating these wonderful tone on tone cards, was one of my favorite days!
ReplyDeleteHappy Crating and Happy Skipping too!!
Lisa
NOTE: Your Word Verification is ON --- You may want to turn it off, for the skip today! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Sheila! I really love the pink tone on tone and the use of the patterns. Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love that technique!!! What a great way to make it dimensional. Thank you for sharing these wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas. Definitely going to have to case this one.
ReplyDeleteGreat technique--love the effect!
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorites from the class. Both cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this technique. It looks really neat.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try that technique, but your cards inspire me to get in gear & do it.
ReplyDeleteYou made some beautiful cards! I think this is my favorite technique that you all have shared from this class and I will have to try. Thanks for all of your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis Tone-on-Tone technique is really striking! They got my attention when folks posted samples to FB and I never tired it. Thanks for the reminder. Marvelous cards!
ReplyDeleteOh my. A new technique for me to try that is absolutely stunning. Time to get the cricut cutting! Thanks
ReplyDeleteApril
This is beautiful, Sheila! It's like creating your own chipboard elements, I love it!
ReplyDeleteTerrific technique...got to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteWow! I LOVE this technique, it looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards -- thanks for showing this technique in a few different ways. The side view looks like you made your own custom chipboard pieces! Neat!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this technique before. Love the look, and love your cards. TY for participating in the skip. I sure hope I win a spot in the class. Looks like I missed a lot!
ReplyDeleteTerrific technique! I am definitely going to try it!
ReplyDeleteThe first card is too-o-o-o-o beautiful. Thanks for being part of the blog skip!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique. Definitely will try this one. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cards.
DeleteGorgeous! I love this technique and will have to try it.
ReplyDeleteOH! These are terrific! Lots of layers sure packs a big punch!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I want to learn this. Love the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteHummer Hugs,
Misty
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I LOVE these, the butterfly ones especially.
ReplyDeleteI really like the tone on tone. They both look so delicate.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this layering done, and I love the tone on tone look so much.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards!! That technique is not simple, but the CAS results are gorgeous!! Love the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, I will try this
ReplyDeleteI love that card with the butterflies
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
Beautiful cards and thanks for explaining how you made each!
ReplyDeleteI just got a Grand Calibur and will use your card for inspiration. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool technique! YOur cards are great. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow the tone on tone is so beautiful on your cards... thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is now on my must do list! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteTone-on-tone cards are some of my favorites. Love the results from your Cricut ~ so delicate! Have layered elements before to make them look like chipboard ~ it's lots of work but great results. Skipping off to my next stop!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these tone on tone cards and how you did the dimensional aspect with the patterns. TFS
ReplyDeleteThe tone on tone cards are beautiful. This is definitely a technique I am going to have to go try.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful, I love the tone/tone effect. This is definitely a technique I will CASE and learned. TFS
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards with this tone on tone look! I think I struggle with that the most, so this has been a learning experience for me! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI Like the tone on tone design of your cards. I especially like the butterfly card.
ReplyDeleteso far this is my favorite technique. i love tone on tone. never thought to do it with the die cuts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your favorite technique from the class. Great dimensions and beautiful designs. Thanks for being part of the OWH skip!
ReplyDeleteThese are great cards! Love the style - what great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea! Both cards are really pretty, can't decide which one I like better. Thanks for supporting OWH!
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Oh, you made my fave from that class! I loved that technique and NEVER would have thought of it. Great job on this and the cards are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeletewell this is a new idea for sure to me...luv luv your cards and the WAY you made them..dont make me pick a fav tho! ty for supporting our guys n gals! I love them too!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I haven't seen that technique before.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love tone on tone cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW - love the cards! I would never have thought of this stacking idea! Such creativity. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!!! The tone on tone & layers make a beautiful effect.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! TFS =)
ReplyDeleteEver so effective. Thanks for the technique tip.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful - love the technique. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteReally unique and the subtle coloring is so impressive!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with both cards -- my favorite is the butterfly card. I like the tone on tone. Great color choice too. Thanks for sharing the technique too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I've never seen this technique before. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI want to learn this technique so bad. I just love the look. You two cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteInteresting technique - must be time-consuming to do and have it turn out so nicely. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are wonderful! Must take lots of patience to glue all those layers. Looks great though!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are lovely. The layers really pop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very cool effect! Do you think you could get the same result by cutting your shape from chipboard so it's not so labor intensive? Just wondering since I've never seen one like yours IRL.
ReplyDeleteI really love that first card. It's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love your use of diecuts
ReplyDeleteI love the tone on tone look! The cards are really lovely! TFS!
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