CASEing

I "CASE" a lot.  A lot.  When I get a new stamp set, I usually go and find projects that have used the stamps, print them out and then copy them.  That way, I get to use my stamps; I get to make something; and usually it lets me come up with my own ideas...eventually. 

Depending on who you are, CASE could mean a variety of things:

Copy And Steal Everything

Copy And Share Everything

Copy And Simply Edit

I also learn a lot by CASEing - good color combos, fun techniques, stamps that go together or can be used in a different way.  That's what happened when I CASEd Diane's card.  She used the bunny from Tiny Treats: Valentine (from Papertrey Ink) for an Easter card.  I had already filed that set away in my mind as "Valentines" and hadn't thought to use the bunny for Easter.  Here's the link to her post and here's her card:

Isn't it cute? I love how she used the patterned paper on the bunny and the rick-rack, and the little buttons add just the perfect touch.  

I was in a hurry when I created my cards.  I needed two cards for my son's teachers.  So, I used the rick-rack die (the BEST $6.00 ever spent) and the same stamp set.  The inside of the card is stamped with the sentiment "Some bunny loves you!"

Here are my cards:

They have a few less details than Diane's, but the bunny tails are colored with red glitter pen.  Thanks to Diane, I was able to copy her project quickly and have something ready for 2 ladies that are near and dear to my family!

I usually don't post cards I CASE, but I wanted to let Diane know that she is an inspiration!

Thanks for looking!