CAS and OCD - separated at birth...

'Tis Tuesday...

So, therefore my Clean and Simple day. On the Blog to share some cards for Less is More and Simplicity. I do like the way CAS blogs choose names that embody visions of serene harmony... Non-CASsers throw our work but a fleeting glance..."easy-peasy and too many empty bits" they cry. They imagine a perfectly manicured, preened, well kept house-wife residing in her all white studio (just featured on Where Women Create) pressing a single pink flower stamp to paper, just dabbling with her creative side before heading off to the spa... My status is: in my slobber clothes, no make-up/hope I don't see anyone hairdo head, kitchen waiting, hubby given up hopes of cosy couch night, pile of washing migrated to landing and me three hours behind because... despite all appearances, I cannot move on with my life if that sentiment is 0.000001 mm off line. You either get this or you don't. If not, be very happy not perplexed. If you do, life as normal on the funny farm...

At Less is More it's about shades of blue. These splats are also major creative therapy. My other idea was jinxed, big time and as I approached double figure efforts, I decided to retain some smugness and sanity by dumping the lot. Not even into recycling. No, trashed and gone, but smug.

Splats made with Distress Stains, sponging through sequin punch and a Mr. Holtz butterfly. Simple words from Paper Artsy and keeping it 'CAS grungy' with string swiped with ink.

At Simplicity, it's quick and easy (!!!) layered stamping. I was given a Stamping up! set and thought I'd give it a go. Thought I'd gone mad when I realised the design stickers on the stamp tops were off line. Anyway, loving red and black and the fine detail.

Yes, the Eiffel tower is Plum, the sun has flourishes and love has gone Coffee! But I like it and it's straight too. That's a Twofer in my book.

Many of you know or can't miss I love to share and ponder. So I'm letting you all know I have started a new inspirational feature on my blog called My Mojo Monthly. There's project ideas (including cards), a great interview with journal artist Kelly Kilmer, a fab Giveaway and a photo link to submit your work. Got something arty you'd like to share, please join in! Full details here.

So that's me all done. Would love to hear from you - thanks for being here!
Sarah.