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Monday, June 1, 2009

Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming!

I am SO excited to announce that I have been chosen as a design team member for the Splitcoast CAS Challenges!!! Can you believe it?! I've known for a week, and I've been bursting to spill the beans! I'll be working with some fabulous ladies: Lisa, Harriet, and our hostess, Jen. We'll be bringing you some fantastic challenges and samples throughout the summer.

This week's challenge is an inspiration challenge using Lands' End beach towels and totes. I chose this beach towel called Lime Stripe.










It's pretty easy to see where I pulled my inspiration from--the colors, the stripes, and the name itself.

Ready to play along? Click here for all the details.

Stamps: Tart & Tangy (SU), Make Margaritas (A Muse)
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Gable Green, Basic Black, Bazzill textured white
Ink: Fable Green, Basic Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, corner rounder punch, circle punches, Prima flower
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76 comments:

  1. xiumaiyukiJune 1, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    wooot woot!!! Congrats!!! Though I'm not surprised at all! your work is amazing and soooooooo CAS!

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  2. Stamp and SmileJune 1, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    A BIG SHOUT OUT!! Con'grats girl on the news.... SO happy for you! Such a cute card and perfect sentiment with the lime!! YOU ROCK... :)

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  3. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    I love the colours, very summer like.
    Love the sentiment too!
    Congratulations on being part of the splitcoast Cas. I''l have a look at their blog.
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  4. madcapfrenzyJune 1, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    That is too cute! Congrats on being chosen as a Design team member for the challenges. Those colors are great! I love your use of swiss dots embossing!

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  5. ~*JoniJune 1, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    Yayyyyy Annie!!! I've always wanted to play in CAS challenges, now I have a reason too because of you! :D I am so excited for you, not only are you so dedicated, but your work is so wonderful. Great job and congratulations! The girls are fortunate to work alongside you. Woohoo!

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  6. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Congratulations Ann!

    Wonderful card! I'm loving you sweet summer giveaway too!

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  7. Susan RaihalaJune 1, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Big congratulations, Ann! Wooohoooo! I love your card, BTW, and can't wait to see your take on future challenges as well. You really rock at CAS!

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  8. Judi MJune 1, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    A great big CONGRATS to you, Ann, on your selection for the Splitcoast CAS design team. Your lime stripe card for this week's challenge looks so bright and colorful for summer. Nice job.

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  9. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultJune 1, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    So happy for you Ann! Your cards are wonderful and you should be honored in this way. I don't often get to do the challenges but will try to do a few. CAS is really becoming a popular format and I like it!
    Hugs!

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  10. AUsome momJune 1, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Oooo.....I love this card, I love limes and I LOVE Margarita's!! Great card, Ann. CONGRATULATIONS on your DT gig!!!!! I can't imagine a better DT than you :) Have fun with it!

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  11. KatieTurtleJune 1, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    So Fun! I will try to play when I get home....

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  12. CassieJune 1, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Congrats, Ann, but not at all surprising! ;D

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  13. ChristyneJune 1, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Oooh! This is a FANTASTIC card! Great design! TFS.

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  14. susanwilliamsrnJune 1, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    cingratulations! i love all of your cards...i am now a follower yay!

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  15. ~amy~June 1, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    woot woot!!!! Congrats Ann...they are super lucky to have you...I crown you Queen of CAS! btw, I ♥♥ your card for today!!!!

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  16. Denise MarzecJune 1, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Well no wonder you were chosen, this is BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations!

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  17. Nicole MakiJune 1, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Holy Cow!

    That is so awesome. Congratulations.

    I'm so happy for you - your work is wonderful.

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  18. Heather P.June 1, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    YES! I can believe it! Your work is *awesome* and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

    CONGRATS!!! :)

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  19. JodyJune 1, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Congratulations! Fabulous card!

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  20. LaurieJune 1, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Oo, I LOVE that card! Great job! And, congratulations on your dream coming true!

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  21. Cindy HaffnerJune 1, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Wow I'm lovin this, fab job.

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  22. JenMarieJune 1, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Yay, CONGRATS to you!

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  23. BeccaJune 1, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Congrats to you! Yes, we can believe it! Your CAS skills are fantastic! Love that you added a lime to the center of the flower. Cute touch!

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  24. StampinCathyJune 1, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Your card is just beautiful and love these colors together. They are so refreshing.

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  25. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Congrats! Why would they not pick you?? Your cards are always AWSOME!!!
    I love your take on this card! To bad we can't go grab a Margarita togeather! After seeing this card I want one! :)

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  26. vlinn60June 1, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    GREAT COLORS.LOVE THAT SWISS DOTS FOLDER.LOVE THE IDEA OF THE LIME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOWER.I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT OF THAT.THANKS FOR THE GREAT IDEA.

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  27. AimesJune 1, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Woooooooooo! Congratulations Ann that's just fantastic news!I'm so happy for you! How did you keep it in for a week!?!?! LOL!
    I just love your style so it's of no surprise to me that you're on the DT - you most definitely deserve it!
    Stampin' Hugs!
    Aimes
    x

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  28. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Woohoo, big congrats Ann! No surprise though...your work is gorgeous!

    Fab card! Love those summertime colors and that great slice of lime!

    (-: Heidi

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  29. Cassie_luJune 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    congrats! and the card is FAB

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  30. MaggiJune 1, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Congratulations and that card is so fresh and fabulous!

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  31. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)June 1, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Yeah! I'm so glad we don't have to keep the secret anymore! Thanks for sharing your time and talent this summer. I love your beach towel card!

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  32. BLJ Graves StudioJune 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Congratulations!!! Beautiful card. :-)

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  33. UnknownJune 1, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    It could not happen to a more talented, sweeter person, Ann! Congratulations!

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  34. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJune 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Congrats to you!! That is awesome!! LOVE your CAS card :)

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  35. BJune 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Oh how awesome is that! You totally deserve it - you have been rocking those CAS cards! :D Yaaay!

    Love the lime in the middle of this one!

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  36. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)June 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    WOOHOOO!!! Congratulations on your DT position. You nailed the challenge! Love your card!!

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  37. Rae TJune 1, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Congratulations! I love the colors for your challenge. They are so summery. I hope I can make the time to play. I wanted to let you know I posted a CASE of your anniversary card in my gallery, and on my blog. If you want to check it out. It didn't do justice to yours, but I would like to try again. (On SCS under "RaeT", and the blog is: http://aoneofakinddesignbyrachel.blogspot.com/). Thanks for the great designs. Rae

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  38. cr8ivemeJune 1, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    super cute card.

    M.E. aka CMCMaryD@SCS

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  39. GinnyJune 1, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    congrats, well deserved :0)

    fab card, as always :0)

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  40. RoseJune 1, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Congrats Ann!!! and this card is awesome :D

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  41. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJune 1, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Congratulations on the CAS team!! Your take on the inspiration is phenominal!! Love your colors stripes and lime inside the flower!

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  42. JodiJune 1, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Congratulations Ann!! So happy for you! Thanks for stopping by to leave me such sweet comments!!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  43. Christine RileyJune 1, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Congratulations on your exciting news, that's wonderful! Love your card, the colors are so cheery and I love the embossing!
    Hugs, Christine :)

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  44. CookieJune 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Congrats!!! I am so happy for you!! Have fun on the team...Hey I just read your comment on my blog this new computer I got today makes my cards look not as bright on my screen... so I hope its not too bright on your screen..Have a wonderful night! LOVE your card for the first CAS challenge! Hugs...Cookie :)

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  45. Angie TiemanJune 1, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Congratulations, Ann! That is so exciting for you1!! Your card is absolutely fabulous, I can see you're going to do your new job proud!

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  46. LeAnneJune 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Congrats! I can see why, your style is wonderful! I love this!
    LeAnne

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  47. MarieJune 1, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    congrats - how exciting for you! I love CAS and I follow your blog, so now I will get a treat with each new challenge when you post your card to your blog. Best wishes!

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  48. LaurelJune 1, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Wow, congrats to you! LOVE your card!

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  49. chloeJune 2, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Congrats! Thats so awesome! And your card is a super cute take on the colors!!

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  50. Allison RankinJune 2, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    Of course you should be on that team...your style rocks! As always, love the simple, clean design here!

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  51. VanessaJune 2, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Congratulations!!! This is an adorable creation, love it!

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  52. Courtney BakerJune 2, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Congratulations! You will do amazing. I'm always loving your clean crisp style!

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  53. ShirleyJune 2, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Congratulations, Ann. I am not surprised and your card is elegantly pretty!

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  54. Lisa BrownJune 2, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Congratulations, Ann! Well deserved! Woo hoo!

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  55. ElenaJune 2, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Congratulations, Ann! You really deserve it!!!

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  56. RoseJune 2, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Congratulations, Ann! I'm so glad I discovered your blog from your sweet message on mine :) I love this tempting turquoise/gable green card - it's got such a fresh clean look! FABULOUS!

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  57. Terri FlemingJune 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    So happy for you to be on the CAS team! I love the CAS! Have fun!

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  58. Anjou KrelovichJune 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Great card and congrats on the CAS team! I'm hoping I'll have time to add some of these challenges over the summer!

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  59. JoLynnJune 2, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Love the card! The colors are da bomb. And who can argue with the sentiment.

    Congratulations on becoming a hostess with the mostest. I look forward to a summer that allows me to participate more fully in the challeges!

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  60. JeannieJune 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    I'm so happy for you!

    Peace and Luv,
    Jeannie

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  61. KathiJune 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    WOO-HOO!

    Congratulations. You totally deserve it. You rock the CAS style.

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  62. Jean Fitch from jlfstudioJune 3, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Beautiful summer card. Really starts the season off right. Too bad the beach is two hours away cause now I really want to go!!

    Congratulations on the Team assignment and thanks for livening up the summer with Candy.

    Blessings - Jean

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  63. Marie BingamanJune 3, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Awesome news Ann! Best of luck with your new venture! :)

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  64. ellen aJune 4, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the colours. I so struggle with CAS. I just can not create beautiful clean and simple cards. I always seem to add that one thing more that takes away from the CAS style.
    Thanks for your inspiration Ellen A (cdn)

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  65. Melissa Bove June 4, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Love these awesome colors together!! Congrats on your good news!!

    Hugs,
    Melissa

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  66. itsallrosiJune 4, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    yay!

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  67. Marti BJune 4, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    So light and fresh and airy! I love it!

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  68. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Congrats, that is super exciting!

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  69. Mouse40June 5, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Card looks very nice and fresh!

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  70. Lyn SJune 5, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Great card Ann......no surprise that you were chosen for the DT, your work is fabulous! Big Congrats!

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  71. AnneliesJune 6, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Congratulations! I absolutely love how you did this challenge! Gorgeous card!

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  72. Virginia KillmoreJune 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Very pretty and the colors and the textures work well

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  73. Becky CarafaJune 7, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Yay! Congrats to you! Love your interpretation of the towel.

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  74. Nancy L.June 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Congrats! Love your card!

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  75. ElizabethJune 7, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Congratulations Ann! Your CAS are always the best! Love this card!

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  76. Brenda H.June 8, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Congrats...you go girl!! I love this card....so FUN!
    ~Brenda H.

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