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Wednesday 6 May 2015

Guest Designer on CAS(E) this Sketch




I'm extremely honoured to be this week's guest designer on CAS(E) this Sketch. There is so much talent on this challenge site that I'd be lying if I didn't admit to feeling a slight intrepidation.

The sketch which inspired my card is...


Yes I made a rod for my own back by using colours which are fantastic in real life but are impossible to capture photographically. But I do love them and well, I made this card using scraps lying around after another project.

I know that creativity is supposed to be relaxing and meditational. And it is. Except when you are asked to be a guest designer. I swear my salt and pepper hair has turned even greyer. Thank goodness it's not falling out (yet)

25 comments:

Michele said...

Congratulations on being guest designer! I love what you've done with the sketch and the colours you've chosen x

kjjc said...

but its lovely Paul. Very CAS. Not sure why you worried so.

Ardyth said...

Love this graphic card! So clean and simple! You fit right in and are perfectly qualified to be on this team!

I Card Everyone said...

Welcome, Paul! No worries, you've got this...
=] Michele

alexa said...

Many congratulations! And what an elegant yet apparently simple card. I say 'apparently' because the combination of curves and triangles is very inspired. And inspiring :). I think this is my favorite of them all.

Jaya Christina said...

Wow.. I think u've nailed it :)

Leigh Penner said...

Congratulations on guest designing at CAS(E) This Sketch! Your card is fabulous! I love your super cool take on the sketch!

Neet said...

Love the colours you have used against the black Paul. And congratulations - but a well deserved GD.
Love
Neet xx

Anonymous said...

Your card is so cool!!! I went all the way back to June of 2014, enjoying your creativity and just laughed so hard, at your post about your go karting experience!! I really love your cards--I struggle with masculine cards and your style is just wonderful! Thanks so much for the inspiration. Sue N (suen, on SplitcoastStampers)

donna mikasa said...

Love to see your graphic take on the sketch! And nice to see you as our guest designer.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your guest designer spot, love your take on the sketch. Karen x

Darnell said...

Congratulations on being Guest Designer on CTS, Paul! I love your clean design with tons of movement! Hugs, Darnell

Michelle said...

Hey there, guestie! You always make awesome cards for CTS, you have no reason to feel worried - your style is so perfectly, graphically, CAS... ALWAYS. :-) I love your card, and share your frustration with colours that won't photograph as they appear IRL, lol!

Monika Reeck said...

yay I am number 14 Paul
I am sorry not going around your blog
life with two children is soo busy Paul and also half day work in the office
oopss I want to say CONGRATULATIONS PAUL
you always win at the CASE this sketch challenge and you deserve it to be there as the Guess designer
love your interpretation and really manly card so graphic and so modern card Paul
crafty hugs
Monika

Monika Reeck said...

Hallo Paul..
I dont know why my computer is crazy..I type and I lost my comment..ok I want to say I love always if people using their die cut...I see the price of DIES is expensive..also me Monika only stay with my stamp and your card so effective using that sketch love the pink and blue green color
adorable card Paul
hugs, Monika

Monika Reeck said...

simple flower
adorable colored
and love the CAS idea on your card
so simple and so lovely card you made..

wienerhoneymooners said...

Yay!! Congrat Paul, awesome to Guest at CTS!!! I LOVE peeking in on your creative cleancut graphic style! YOU ARE most DEF up to snuff on the CTS roll call designs, as teh designers, way cool!

Being Mrs Miles said...

Heeeey Paul!!! Your card is totally faboo! Its refreshing to have a "guy" take on a sketch. Way to go!

I nearly always take my photos outdoors.

Lyndal said...

Fabulous CAS card Paul! Know what you mean about photographing a black card base though!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Congrats on your guest designer spot. What a great card - love the graphic look! Great balance with the sizes and colours of triangles.

stampingbowd said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the cool flow of the design!

Hannelie said...

Love your card Paul. Love your graphic style... so good to have you as GD this week.
Best wishes for a great week!

Mirra`s Mom said...

So clean and stylish! love your cards!

Chrissy Larson said...

Paul, you always amaze me and I'm so glad to have you with us this week! Thanks so much for your amazing take on the sketch and for being our guest designer.

Unknown said...

Oh wow, how great that you got to be a guest designer! Congratulations. Well earned after all the entries you've submitted. Cool design as always Mr B.