Friday, 20 February 2015

CASE-ing Christmas #8: Cohenna

Tell me it isn't true! Is it Friday already?! I guess it's time to welcome you to another lap of  CASE-ing Christmas - a weekly challenge devoted to the holiday season all year 'round. Today we're starting Challenge #8.

Here's how you play along. Each week you'll be given you a card to CASE and ... you CASE it! It's as easy as that. If you've never CASEd a card before, here's how you do it:
  • Look at the photo of the card to CASE; 
  • Be inspired by some elements of the card - the colours, layout, image, embellishments, etc 
  • Make a card based on that inspiration and link it up at CASE-ing Christmas Challenge Blog by Noon (Central) / 6pm (UK) on Thursday,  26th February 2015. 
And that's all there is to it. Our CASE card this week is this gorgeous creation by Cohenna. Lots of ideas here and I can't wait to see how this project inspires you.

When I first saw Cohenna's card, I just couldn't shake that stocking out of my head. I really did not want to copy... but that is exactly what I did. The only touch of originality is that my stocking is facing the other way! I'm not entirely happy with my card. CAS still eludes me...

I used a die from Spellbinders Shapeabilities Holiday Cheer set (S4-225) and some bits of felt from way back when to cut the stocking, XCut embossing folder for the background, a scrap piece of paper I fished out from under my craft table and some ribbon I ripped off Richard Parker (much to his dismay!) The greeting is by Clearly Besotted, heat embossed in white.



Here's a close-up. As it's a Christmas project, a little sparkle is mandatory! The felt stocking is popped up on some foam tape. I added a little Tim Holtz Bundled Sage to the embossed background to show the design.


Challenges:
Sister Act Challenge #94: AG
ABC Christmas: D Is For Die-Cuts
Christmas Card Challenge #11: Inspiration Photo / AG Christmas
CHNC #216: Love / Hearts / Red - just red :)
Word Art Wednesday #171: AG Uplifting 
C.R.A.F.T. #299: CAS
CHNC Extra February: AG Christmas
Crafting For All Seasons #96: Dies / Punches
Products used to create this card:



Now it's your turn to make a Christmas card by CASE-ing Ellen's creation. And if you played along last week, the Winners of Challenge #7 will be announced on Wednesday, 25th February 2015.

You'll find more ideas over at the DT's blogs: Mynn ... Donna ... Ellen ... Pat ... Steph.

Thanks for dropping by and Happy CASE-ing. I'm looking forward to seeing your take on Cohenna's card. Have a lovely day, friends.

Beijinhos!

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33 comments:

  1. Sophie20 February 2015 at 13:37

    Oh, Asha, das sind ja niedliche Weihnachtskarten.
    Ich liebe diese süßen roten Strümpfe, wunderschön.

    Herzlichst Sophie

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  2. Davi20 February 2015 at 14:14

    Great case, beautiful stocking and love the background with it :)

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  3. KraftyKoolKat20 February 2015 at 15:16

    Great CASE-ing card Asha. There is enough subtle difference for it not to be an exact copy.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  4. *Vicki*20 February 2015 at 15:30

    Wonderful job with the CASE Asha!! I just love the soft fabric feel of your entire design here!! Happy weekend! ;)

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  5. Sarah20 February 2015 at 16:16

    What a brilliant CASE Asha. Love the stocking and of course it would be just rude to exclude a bit of sparkle!! xx

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  6. Birgit20 February 2015 at 19:33

    This is so great (I am using my inner Tony the Tiger). I love the stocking you made with the needed glitter:) The background is perfectly coloured and shows things just right. Richard Parker can have another ribbon (until you need that too)

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  7. Pia S20 February 2015 at 20:34

    I LOVE your card, Asha! The padded look of the panel from which the stocking is hanging, the sentiment on the banner, slightly raised in places, the traditional colors.... I love all of it!!

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  8. NanaConnie20 February 2015 at 20:59

    Love, love, LOVE the big splash of red from the stocking, Asha! The embossed background is wonderful. :-D

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  9. Hazel20 February 2015 at 21:59

    Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

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  10. Judy V21 February 2015 at 02:23

    Hi Asha! Love your embossed background and your die cut felt stocking with added sparkle looks great!

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  11. UTs Hobby Time21 February 2015 at 02:41

    Such a classy creation. Felt stocking look beautiful with the embossed background.

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  12. Snoopy21 February 2015 at 07:24

    Beautiful card, Asha!

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D

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  13. aussie aNNie21 February 2015 at 08:49

    Brilliantly made creation and love the image and goodies added. Thanks so much for entering in our challenge of Dies and or Punches at Crafting For All Season this time.
    Hope to see you in our next challenge. Cheers, aNNie
    {Crafting For All Seasons DT Member}

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  14. JoAnn21 February 2015 at 14:20

    Really cute card. Love the felt stocking. Thanks so much for joining us at Christams Card Challenges.

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  15. Dawn C21 February 2015 at 15:05

    Oh love that felt stocking hon, what a great card x

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  16. Mynn Kitchen21 February 2015 at 15:22

    Asha, this is DARLING!!! LOVE the felt pieced stocking and I adore the ribbons up top! The texture and dimension are brilliant, too! This is SO pretty! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  17. Verna Angerhofer21 February 2015 at 16:02

    I love your CASE of the original design. I would never thought of using felt to create a focal point on a card either. This is so cute!

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  18. StephC21 February 2015 at 17:19

    Wonderful take on Cohenna's card. I love that adorable stocking. Great card!

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  19. sweet art designs21 February 2015 at 21:45

    Fun Christmas card! Thank you for sharing with us at the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge. - Myrna DT

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  20. Mary Marsh22 February 2015 at 01:31

    love your take on the inspiration card-your felt stocking looks awesome

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  21. Loz22 February 2015 at 05:57

    Gorgeous card and the embossing is so Beautiful Asha..Loz

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  22. Anet van Zyl22 February 2015 at 08:09

    Beautiful Christmas card Asha, love the pretty stocking. Hugs Anet x.

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  23. La Papera Gialla22 February 2015 at 09:00

    Thanks for playing with us at Christmas Card Challenges this week!
    Monica - CCC DT

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  24. La Papera Gialla22 February 2015 at 09:03

    Thanks for playing with us at C.R.A.F.T. Challenges this week!
    It's great to see you here too!
    Monica - DT

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  25. Monika Reeck22 February 2015 at 14:34

    Cohena card is lovely
    and your is more simple
    woooww I love that color combo
    and nice sentiment in green paper
    lovely christmas card Asha
    dear Asha I join too the tuesday throwdown using metal
    hope you like to see it on my blog
    big hugs, Monika

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  26. Donna Nuce22 February 2015 at 16:40

    Hi Asha! Love that plaid ribbon with the sheer over it! Gorgeous embossed background too! Have a great day!

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  27. Elaine22 February 2015 at 21:37

    Fabulous card Asha xx

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  28. Karon22 February 2015 at 23:01

    So beautiful! Love that fabulous embossing and your wonderful stocking!

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  29. Debi23 February 2015 at 01:09

    Great take on the original. Nice job.

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  30. cm24 February 2015 at 01:55

    Asha, your sweet comment on my blog brought me here to thank you (THANK YOU!) and WOW, WOW, WOW! I've discovered a treasure of creativity, talent and dazzling delights here! Your card is a wonderful translation of the inspiration; infused with your special touches. So very pretty! I read about your 'animals' - sounds like a home filled with plenty of cuddles and love! Years ago, I owned two miniature schnauzers (miss them every day!) who are waiting for me at Rainbow Bridge (brings tears to my eyes when I think of it...) I'll certainly be a return visitor to your blog!
    Hugs~c

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  31. flossbite1 March 2015 at 14:15

    Gorgeous card. Thanks for playing along at Crafting for all Seasons.
    Hugs
    Fiona DT x

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  32. Bettina L.3 March 2015 at 21:02

    Love the stocking and embossing. Thanks for playing at ABC Christmas Challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back wednesday for a new challenge. Bettina DT Member at ABC Christmas Challenge xx

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  33. cotnob3 March 2015 at 21:59

    This is a fabulous card.
    Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons for our Dies and/or Punches challenge.
    Pauline
    x

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