CASE Study...Enjoy Today

A new month means a new Muse at CASE Study! This month's gal's creative resume is packed to the hilt, she's well known through out blog land and is one of the sweetest gals I've "met". Were you able to guess who it is from Iwona's teaser picture? Well, if you guessed Niki Estes, you were right! How lucky are we that Niki has agreed to be our spotlight inspiration motivator this month! Bet you'd like to see the card we're CASEing this week, you're going to love it! Here it is:

Perfectly gorgeous in every way, I was especially attracted to the beautiful design and it's wonderful femininity. I CASEd these details while changing the stamps, papers and colors. Here is my CASE of Niki's fabulous card:

For my card, I started with a base of Authentique paper and added a black seam binding bow, and Elegant Leaves die cut from Verve and to that I layered a pearl strand, silver cord and the most charming pink velvet flower. About as feminine as I could get! (I'll keep trying, though ;). The outside perimeter is sponged with Antique Linen distress ink to soften the edges.
Time to check out how the other CASE Study gals made some gorgeousness with Niki's card:

Chupa
Amy Wanford
Clare Buswell
Cristina Kowalczyk
Debby Hughes
Jean Martin
Julie Smith
Teresa Kline
Teneale Williams

Here are the deets for creating and uploading a project:
1. Create a paper crafting project (card, layout, off-the-page item), based on provided inspiration (being a featured creation, made by our Muse).
2. Post your creation on your blog or an online gallery (using a code CSC60), and link it to CASE Study Challenge blog with the inlinkz widget. Please provide a direct link to your post, not an entire blog.
3. A new challenge is being posted every Thursday at 12:01 AM EST, and you've got until the end of Tuesday to submit your entry.
4. You may enter as many times as you like, but you're asked to provide a newly designed project.
5. We will choose one winner randomly from the list of players, who will receive the prize provided by the sponsor. In addition, the authors of the four most impressive creations will be awarded the Winner and Top 3 awards. We will announce the winners on Wednesday.
6. Above all, have fun - and be inspired!




Stamps: Amazing Wishes (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Uncommon dp (Authentique), Black, Vintage Cream, White (PTI)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Antique Linen distress ink
Accessories: Word Window punch, silver cord (SU!), Black seam binding (Ribbon Carousel), pearl string, velvet flower (Prima), Petal Pink Liquid Pearls (Ranger)
Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"