The Winners Circle #148: Sketch + Animals

It's time to showcase our fabulous prize winner and runners up for Game # 148 Sketch + the optional twist of using animals.

And didn't you all make spectacular use of that oh so simple sketch. We were delighted to see so many amazing CAS cards in the gallery and had the toughest time ever picking favourites!

But it had to be done so here we go:

1st place

and winner of two digi stamps from Craftyscrappers is:

#21 Emily

How cute is that panda and how cheeky that sentiment! The simple colour scheme with the accents of lime green and all that fabulous open and empty white space made this card a top pick with the AAA Cards DT.


Congratulations Emily,
 please contact Jane with your details - aaacardchallenge@gmail.com

Top Four 

 In order of entry

#24 Izzy

We said it was OK to rotate or flip the sketch and if this is the result from doing that then we're super thrilled to see it done. Do I need to mention all that glorious empty white space?
#54 Sari/Granne

Well this lazing cat stamp could have been made especially for our sketch. The simple black and white colour scheme and smooth white space all make it a classic combo for a perfect CAS card.

#67 Cardogram

Just look at this pile up of cuteness! Perfect placement and a purrfect sentiment really caught our eye. Oh and of course that empty white space!

#78 Trina

Seems that panda stamp really appealed to us! So much going on in this little scene, but by keeping it all contained within one strip it still satisfies our CAS requirements.

Congratulations to you all, please grab our winners badge to display on your blogs.

Our current Challenge #149 is Up to One Third + an Inlaid Die  and there is still plenty of time to get your entries in.

 We'd love to see how you interpret this theme and come visit your blogs, 

so don't delay, get crafting!

  Peace and hugs

The AAA Cards DT

CAS Game #149 - Up to One Third + Optional Twist An Inlaid Die

Hi!

Time for a new challenge here at AAA Cards.

One of the ways card makers keep their cards CAS is to only use one third or less of the card front. The rest of the card is left completely empty without any pattern, embossing or texture. And that's our theme for the next two weeks!

We'll pick a top winner and some runners up!

It could be you!

Our sponsor this fortnight is Funky Fossil for a generous £15.00 credit to their store

We're delighted that Sarah from Funky Fossil has joined in with us and played along too. Follow the link to discover all the info about the products she used.

Thank you Sarah and Funky Fossil

We also have the very talented and exciting card maker Joy Dsouza joining us as our Guest designer for this challenge.

How amazing is her card! So much packed in to just one third, a perfect example of how very appealing a CAS card can be!



And of course the AAA Cards DT have also been busy and have created the most fabulous inspiration to help you kick start your own creativity.

Jane
(using sponsor stamps & stencil)

Lucie
(using sponsor stencil)

Maaike
(with a video on her blog)

Melissa

Michelle

Nancy

Tracie

Åsa


Bharati

Ceal

Ishani
(using sponsor stamp)

We're looking forward to seeing your CAS cards fill our gallery. Just remember here at AAA Cards we love empty, non patterned white space.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

The Winners Circle #147: Along the Edge + Inspired by a Song

It's time to showcase our fabulous prize winner and runners up for Game # 147

Thank you for all your gorgeous cards, our gallery was filled with the 

most beautiful cards and we had a tough time picking our favourites.

But it had to be done so here we go:

1st place 
chosen by Bharati

and winner of a CAS-ual Fridays $25 gift code  is:

#28 Sandie

Well the colourful snow really reached out to Bharati and she was immediately drawn to this fabulous CAS card. Just look at all that amazing empty white space!

Congratulations Sandie,
 please contact Jane with your details - aaacardchallenge@gmail.com

Top Four 

 In order of entry

#3 Robyn

Beautiful blues and butterflies! How could we resist? Especially as there is an abundance of empty white space too.

#14 Conil

The sparkle and shimmer caught our eye! A simple colour scheme and that all important empty white space did too!

#37 Maria

Stylish, elegant and sophisticated! A simple colour scheme, a pop of colour and loads of empty white space made this one a winner.
#63 ConfettiLexi

Well we asked for Along the Edge and this card really took us at our word! CAS perfection and exactly our sort of style!

Congratulations to you all, please grab our winners badge to display on your blogs.

Our current Challenge #148 is a Sketch + the optional twist of Animals and there is still plenty of time to get your entries in.

 We'd love to see how you interpret this theme and come visit your blogs, 

so don't delay, get crafting!

  Peace and hugs

The AAA Cards DT

CAS Game #148 - Sketch + Optional Twist Animals

Hello! 

How are you? 

Ready for a new challenge at AAA Cards I hope!

This fortnight we have a CAS sketch for you to use when making your cards and the fun optional twist of animals if you'd like to include that.

The sketch can be rotated or flipped.

Our sponsor this fortnight is Craftyscrappers. And we're really excited as their prize is these two brand new sets of digi stamps. So no postage or import duty to worry about!

Thank you Craftyscrappers

We'll pick a top winner and some runners up!

It could be you!

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is Laura from soulshinedesigns. Here's her fabulous use of the sketch and the optional twist on a Christmas card.

We  hope you'll have time to go check out her blog - HERE

And of course the AAA Cards DT have been busy creating cards to inspire you to join in and play along. And some of us have even been playing with stamps from the Craftyscrappers prize sets too!

Ishani
(using sponsor stamps)


Jane
(using sponsor digi stamps)



Lucie


Maaike
(using sponsor digi stamps, extra examples on her blog)



Melissa
(using sponsor digi)


Michelle
(using sponsor digi)

Nancy


Tracie
(using sponsor digi)


Åsa
~taking a break~

Bharati


Ceal

We're looking forward to seeing your CAS cards fill our gallery. Just remember here at AAA Cards we love empty, non patterned white space.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

The Winners Circle #146: Made in Minutes + Summer

It's time to showcase our fabulous prize winner and runners up for Game # 146 Made in Minutes with the optional twist of Summer.

Thank you for all your gorgeous cards, our gallery was filled with the 

most beautiful cards and we had a tough time picking our favourites.

But it had to be done so here we go:

1st place

and winner of a $15 STAMPlorations gift certificate is: 

#85 Joy

Such an eye catching card with that bright yellow lemonade, it really bowled us all over! And just look at all that beautiful empty white space.

Congratulations Joy!
 please contact STAMPlorations by 7th Septemnber to claim your prize - sheryruss@gmail.com

and

Jane  - aaacardchallenge@gmail.com to arrange a Guest design spot 

Top Three 

 In order of entry

#33 Maria

Simple colours, a crisp focal image and that all important empty white space make this card beautifully CAS.

#66 Nicky

Even though the focal image spreads across the front of the card, its simplicity of colour and clean lines still keep it CAS. And there is still plenty of empty white space too.

#79 Maria F.

The random nature and multi colours of this card seem to disprove everything I've been saying about simplicity and clean lines so why is it still CAS?  It's the placement of the images, the empty white space at the top and the lack of layers or embellishments that keep it CAS.

Congratulations to you all, please grab our winners badge to display on your blogs.

Our current Challenge #147 is Along the Edge with the extra twist of Inspired by a Song and there is still plenty of time to get your entries in.

 We'd love to see how you interpret this theme and come visit your blogs, 

so don't delay, get crafting!

  Peace and hugs

The AAA Cards DT