Clean and Simple Cards

As a card designer, it is always instinct to add and embellish my card with lots of bling. But sometimes you just need to step back and adopt the mantra "Keep it simple!" There are many card challenges out there that have this theme. You may see it abbreviated as CAS for Clean And Simple. I do not participate in many of them as I usually do not keep it simple. Many of these cards tend to have more "white space," but that is not necessarily a requirement. The idea is typically to focus on the message rather than the embellishments. I have also seen cards with added texture to the background. This can be done with embossing or cards that are minimally embellished. The CAS style works really well when you need to replicate a card numerous times, such as Christmas Cards. Hopefully I have accomplished the CAS style with my Snowman.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:



11 comments:

  1. Great design, love the font in the title, thanks for joining us at Fan-Tastic Tuesday this week.

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  2. Awesome card!! Love the image and font.. Thanks for joining us at Fan-Tastic Tuesday this week

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  3. Hi Monica,
    What a Fab Card, love the snowman, thank you for sharing with us over at Fan-Tastic Tuesday, hope you will join in with the fun next week....
    Hugs
    Suzy B
    Xx

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  4. Great CAS card ! Love the image and papers ..Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  5. Monica what a fabulous card. Love the snowman image and the red/natural color stripes. Thanks for joining us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday and sharing your card. - Karen, DT

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  6. Gorgeous card, love the snowman!! Thank you for joining us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday for our latest challenge!
    Claire xx
    TSoT DT

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  7. Great card!! I love the snowman and how you have used the sketch.Thanks for joining us this week at Try Stampin' On Tuesday.

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  8. Fab CAS card!! :) :) I saw your card @ Make It Monday!! I have some newly released products as candy on my blog if you are interested. Have a great weekend!! :) :)
    Nicole’s Craft Nook
    Nicole’s 2 Step BLOG Candy

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  9. Love the colours - thanks for sharing for CHNC challenge extra for November and also CCAYR 'winter wonderland' - hope to see you again soon x

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  10. Well I think you nailed the CAS :) I too struggle with the CAS and want to add more LOL! Thanks for joining us this week at Through The Craftroom Door and good luck!
    Kathi
    DT Member

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  11. That sentiment font really makes the card. Thank you for joining in at Crafty Hazelnuts Extra this month. Hugs Mrs A. (GDT).

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