New Catalog CASE Contest!

 Now that the new Idea Book and Catalog is FINALLY here, why not join me in a fun little Case Contest!

 

There are so many beautiful projects in the new catalog -- after all, it is an IDEA BOOK as well as a catalog! So, let's share some ideas!

 

The rules are simple -- select one project from the new IDBC and make it your own -- change the colors, stamp sets, embellishments, paper, etc. BUT make sure it still bears SOME resemblance to the original project.

 

 

Here's the rules, please follow them!

 

1. Post your project on your blog or another public forum, identifying it as the INSPIRATION IN ACTION CASE CONTEST. Be sure and identify the project and page number in the 2011-2012 IDBC that you are casing or, better yet, include a photo of the cased catalog project. Tell us what you changed to make the project your own.
2. Provide a link on your blog post back to this post and invite others to play along
3. Make sure and include your link at the bottom of this post so that everyone can see your challenge card!
4. The deadline for submission is noon (Central time) on July 15th -- the linking tool will close at that time.

I will select one winner from all the submissions and that lucky person will win a fabulous PRIZE PACKAGE which includes an Assorted Pack of the new In Color Cardstock (Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder and Island Indigo), samples of the new In Color 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon and Polka Dot Brads as well as some 6x6" samples of some of the new Designer Series Papers. WOW -- it's all so new I don't even have photos yet!

In order to win, you need to follow the directions closely. I'll be checking each submission and those that don't follow the directions will be disqualified! This is going to be fun! I hope you'll join with me! Remember, you've got almost 2 weeks to play along. And, you can enter more than once. Each entry needs to have it's own blog post! If you have questions, e-mail me!

Now, speaking of CASED projects, here's my first CASE of the new IDBC. The little photo on the left is my inspiration from page 157 of the IDBC.

I kept the stamp sets the same (I {Heart} Hearts and Word Play), but changed out the colors to Rose Red, Lucky Limeaide and Whisper White. The DSP is Cheerful Treat (a hostess option). I added the Die cut leaves and used Seam Binding Ribbon for the ruffle at the bottom. I think that's it. As you can see, it's certainly recognizable from my inspiration card in the catalog, but definitely my own as well!

Okay, I can't wait to see what you come up with. And I can't wait to see who will be the lucky winner of the great In Color prize package!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I do hope you'll play along! And I hope you'll be back soon for more ideas and inspiration!

 

Comments

[Kathy t]

My goodness -you worked magic on your CASE card --just beautiful and I love the new colors. :-)

[Darlene L]

I must say SU needs you to make samples for the catalog. Your creation is just awesome. Great color combo along with great embellishments make a fantastic card.

[Becca]

I can't wait to get started! I just went thru the catalog again yesterday for this exact purpose - finding projects to CASE! I feel like I have a jump start - except that I'm at the lake with no supplies!

[Pat Limberg]

Wow your card is wonderful..love your case....I hope you like my case...
Thank you for letting me play along

[Patti Corriere]

What a great idea. When I'm stumped about what I want to create, I never remember to check out the ideas in the catalog. This gave me a few ideas as I thumbed through. Your card is beautiful. It should be in the catty as inspiration.

[Jennifer Ferrell]

Hi Gretchen,
Thanks for hosting a fun case contest. It's hard to narrow it down to just one card. I always want everything in the catalogs because they are filled with so many fabulous ideas and products.
Kindest regards,
Jennifer Ferrell

[Annie]

Thanks for hosting the contest. I made my card tonight, and may I say... it's stunning! So glad I picked the particular card from the IBC. Quick question before I post it, though: can one of the stamps used be retired? It's not the main image, just a sentiment.

[Deb B (Debadoo)]

Oh this sounds fun! Hope I get time to play along since I just saw this. Love what you did!!

[Jeanne Nielsen]

Gretchen, I loved this contest! I think I submitted 3 or 4 samples -- it was so good for me to look at the catalog in a different light! TFS!