Hi! The vacations are on. My crafting time has expanded a bit since my daughter is at home to keep her little brother company.
So a new card for the current challenge at Beyond Grey Challenges, one of my absolute favourites. I loved the challenge when it was announced and was determined to play. The card came together quickly and looks exactly the way I wanted it. Which, at least for me, doesn't happen often!
The brief was to create a CAS card with black and gold. I love CAS and like both black and gold. So here is my entry for BGC #50: Back to CAS + Colour Challenge.
I used the sketch from House of Cards - April Challenge #2 CAS &/or Classic/Elegant + Sketch.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y7bUvCp4jxnMT9UBJlRW2VG-2MLHXhI4wAS7a9ukWFSpkMCbAMbfV2G8r0iQYek3gD-otnY4AbMinBkVjvFLQmIhiJ48bzi_OeIAGFsfWBqXvq7hHxsPaw5hUw1myXqXFxcIYS4G76g/s400/04+March+2014.jpg)
Here is a close up of the card.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmf9zCHHas33fjUui5w_H52M3lf6V1GY42aIpGv72P7sil97KiYjUUYgFru4le908RVqp_wz-t0_-94iT5hE0jUbplg7xnjAs-1BxqRQ8ySYLaRk9EwkKiw_OqD2Wd-s9q0BPr36DpUc/s640/02_11.jpg)
Supplies used are black card stock, white handmade paper and assorted paper scraps. I prepared the background by using bubble wrap and metallic gold acrylic paint. Then flicked some black paint with my brush.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xBi308VYFG74Fb1Ah6zQCA09-4aYVWauwY14GMbSLfIrybeMQHh4aRHKxp7oxxDvwgok4jHB-VohuSYCyg-H0gd_ThbvBNI7kF_RGq05KNJYMIa5Q9G-ANVMMrGQzHn1Pyd1EKF_7_E/s640/03_9.jpg)
The sentiment is from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: Bold Wishes. I embossed it with black embossing powder and then die cut into a circle. I deliberately kept the stray flecks of black before embossing as I wanted a slightly grungy look.
The chevron band was created using the zig zag die from the Shapeabilitites - On the Edge Cut/Emboss & Stencil Die set which I bought from Itsy Bitsy a while ago. I cut assorted paper and then glued them on a strip of scrap paper. The chevron band and sentiment are mounted on double sided tape. The final touch was gold sequins from my stash, for a bit of bling.
Entering this card in the following challenges:
Beyond Grey Challenges
BGC #50: Back to CAS + Colour Challenge
House of Cards
House of Cards - April Challenge #2 CAS &/or Classic/Elegant + Sketch
Addicted to CAS
Challenge #37 - Grunge
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3T1Z8J2EXweSVQT12NJg3aaB1CGoWIewT_X-8A3sgp0L_l-tKzZE03qywoOu1INqD33INoiTJO6hy0P5RypfQBggOHHUCwBl21jD8U7svjgOGQxCP6zW3e5i6J8Ll5FtlH5ifbT9RDgI/s320/ATCAS+-+code+word+grunge.jpg)
Fusion Card Challenge
Colourful Chevron Inspiration - I used chevron
Sentimental Sundays
Challenge #204: Clean and Simple
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Simon Says Keep It Clean and Simple
So a new card for the current challenge at Beyond Grey Challenges, one of my absolute favourites. I loved the challenge when it was announced and was determined to play. The card came together quickly and looks exactly the way I wanted it. Which, at least for me, doesn't happen often!
The brief was to create a CAS card with black and gold. I love CAS and like both black and gold. So here is my entry for BGC #50: Back to CAS + Colour Challenge.
I used the sketch from House of Cards - April Challenge #2 CAS &/or Classic/Elegant + Sketch.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y7bUvCp4jxnMT9UBJlRW2VG-2MLHXhI4wAS7a9ukWFSpkMCbAMbfV2G8r0iQYek3gD-otnY4AbMinBkVjvFLQmIhiJ48bzi_OeIAGFsfWBqXvq7hHxsPaw5hUw1myXqXFxcIYS4G76g/s400/04+March+2014.jpg)
Here is a close up of the card.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmf9zCHHas33fjUui5w_H52M3lf6V1GY42aIpGv72P7sil97KiYjUUYgFru4le908RVqp_wz-t0_-94iT5hE0jUbplg7xnjAs-1BxqRQ8ySYLaRk9EwkKiw_OqD2Wd-s9q0BPr36DpUc/s640/02_11.jpg)
Supplies used are black card stock, white handmade paper and assorted paper scraps. I prepared the background by using bubble wrap and metallic gold acrylic paint. Then flicked some black paint with my brush.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xBi308VYFG74Fb1Ah6zQCA09-4aYVWauwY14GMbSLfIrybeMQHh4aRHKxp7oxxDvwgok4jHB-VohuSYCyg-H0gd_ThbvBNI7kF_RGq05KNJYMIa5Q9G-ANVMMrGQzHn1Pyd1EKF_7_E/s640/03_9.jpg)
The sentiment is from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: Bold Wishes. I embossed it with black embossing powder and then die cut into a circle. I deliberately kept the stray flecks of black before embossing as I wanted a slightly grungy look.
The chevron band was created using the zig zag die from the Shapeabilitites - On the Edge Cut/Emboss & Stencil Die set which I bought from Itsy Bitsy a while ago. I cut assorted paper and then glued them on a strip of scrap paper. The chevron band and sentiment are mounted on double sided tape. The final touch was gold sequins from my stash, for a bit of bling.
Entering this card in the following challenges:
Beyond Grey Challenges
BGC #50: Back to CAS + Colour Challenge
House of Cards
House of Cards - April Challenge #2 CAS &/or Classic/Elegant + Sketch
Addicted to CAS
Challenge #37 - Grunge
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3T1Z8J2EXweSVQT12NJg3aaB1CGoWIewT_X-8A3sgp0L_l-tKzZE03qywoOu1INqD33INoiTJO6hy0P5RypfQBggOHHUCwBl21jD8U7svjgOGQxCP6zW3e5i6J8Ll5FtlH5ifbT9RDgI/s320/ATCAS+-+code+word+grunge.jpg)
Fusion Card Challenge
Colourful Chevron Inspiration - I used chevron
Sentimental Sundays
Challenge #204: Clean and Simple
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Simon Says Keep It Clean and Simple