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AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge -- WINNER ANNOUNCED
« on: May 29, 2015, 10:38:12 PM »
My life is cluttered right now so the only thing that appealed to me as I thought over possible challenges was a Clean & Simple Challenge.  (Be grateful; my first idea was to make a card that only used neutral colors!)

If you need ideas, you can see lots of cards on the two blogs I linked beow, but your task is to take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy making a Clean and Simple Card that you will be proud to send to someone you care about.

•   This challenge will run from Saturday, May 30 through Sunday, June 7.
•   Your card must include stamping, and it must follow the CAS guidelines listed below.
•   Please post your card in the gallery set aside for AIR, and put AIR15--CAS in your title.
•   Don’t forget to come back here to leave comments and link to your card.
•   Combining this challenge with another one is not allowed this time.
•   I’ll draw a name from my trusty old hat to determine who will receive a RAK at the end of the challenge.   
   
Clean & Simple cards can have layers and embellishments.  However, those elements are limited; they don’t take center stage or overwhelm the design.  From the different sites I’ve checked out, the important thing seems to be to have lots of empty space where the eye can rest.  Here are the hints posted on CAS-ology.  I thought we could use them for this challenge.  They are similar to the ones used by Addicted to CAS.

According to CAS-ology:
"Keep these things in mind when creating a CAS design:
•   One main image
•   Lots of open space (uncluttered)
•   Limited layers and embellishments
•   Quick and easy to recreate"

Sample Card (from 2005)

I look forward to seeing what you make.  Have fun.

Daria   
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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2015, 07:26:39 AM »
You are too funny.  I think a monochromatic neutral card would be interesting to make too.  I like making C&S and I like the guidelines you came up with for this challenge.  Those are very good and I am looking forward to taking the challenge.  Thanks so much for offering this challenge!
~~Heidi~~

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2015, 09:16:34 AM »
This will definitely be a challenge for me! I always want to add something else to my card! LOL! Looking forward to the challenge!

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2015, 09:35:44 AM »
I think I have a digi stamp that would be perfect for this.
Sarah

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2015, 09:51:04 AM »
yes this will be a challenge for me, I keep adding to things

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2015, 12:15:36 PM »
I'm laughing.  April, I thought of you when I posted this challenge.  At least it's not one of those one-layer challenges.  That is way too challenging for me; I always end up taking those apart after the challenge so I can add a mat or two. 

Daria

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2015, 02:50:28 PM »
Here is my entry. I always have a hard time with this because I love adding layers and embellishments. Thanks for the challenge!

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1605#top_display_media

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2015, 07:35:24 PM »
April and Nora, you guys aced it.  I love your cards.  Thank you for playing. 
When people see your cards, I think they'll join in the fun.

Daria

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2015, 08:12:11 PM »
I got one done.  This was not the one I initially planned when I read the challenge.  I used the reindeer die cut left over from the warm-up challenge.
Reindeer

Thanks for a great challenge. 
Sarah

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2015, 09:02:18 AM »
Here is my card for this challenge.

Make A Wish

As I wrote in my description, I am having trouble with lighting this morning. probably should have waited for more sun! I used a Lawn Fawn stamp that I hadn't used yet to make this card.

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2015, 10:18:06 AM »
Sarah and Kathy, your cards look wonderful.  I love that reindeer, Sarah; and Kathy, you actually made a one-layer card that I like. 

Thank you both for playing.
Daria


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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2015, 11:56:53 AM »
I needed a quick anniversary card for my daughter and son in law, I hope it makes it to North Carolina by Thursday....
Not really happy with the results, but will try it again, it is a good challenge for me since I don't do it often.

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1616&message_id=6bf1cbae815024bc0ac302ec38cedf7e&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2015, 04:05:52 PM »
I made a clean and simple card .
Just stamped in pigment ink and embossed I with embossing powder.
Added clouds,  I need to practice that!
Born on the fourth of July

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Re: AIR15--Clean & Simple Challenge
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2015, 05:51:26 PM »
I just got home and thought I'd check in.  Two more wonderful cards!  I'm enjoying seeing all the cards you guys are making.  Lovely work.

Here's Yankee's Card.

Daria
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