I have two cards to share today! The first one uses Nichole’s graduated background technique which I’m really glad I have the right copics that blend easily with each other *phew!* This was based on a rough sketch that I did at work, except it turned out a little different than what I had in mind, but the good different 
How’s this for CFC44 at CAS-ual Friday Challenge? Pattern? √ Image? √ Sentiment? √
The second card was based on a sketch that I did at work as well. I had a coffee sleeve from Starbucks which I really liked the “decaf”, “syrup”, “shots” tick box so I mimicked that part and wrote in “awesome”, “brilliant” and “fantastic”. Then once the zipper is peeled away, it reveals a little sentiment.
MIM #58 card – Used: Papertrey Ink (White cardstock, Shakers & Movers: sentiments) | Lawn Fawn (Partly Cloudy stamp set) | Stampin’ Up Brilliant Blue, Cool Carribean ink) | Stampin’ Up (Dimensionals) | Copics (B00, B02, BG10) | Others (clear embossing powder, blue rinestones)
Coffee card – Used: Papertrey Ink (Dark chocolate, kraft cardstock, Rosie Posie stamp set, Shakers & Movers: sentiments, Heart 2 Heart #1 stamp & die, Dark Chocolate ink) | Stampin’ Up (Dimensionals) | Others (Versamark champagne, clear embossing powder, Gelly roll white pen, Starbucks coffee sleeve)
Ann said
Oh my goodness I love these two cards. The colours are just pefect – so subtle. The shading on the umbrella so pretty, and the “raindrops” are beautiful. You’ve recreated the starbucks cup so cleverly too. Well done you!
June K said
Both your cards are so lovely. Absolutely beautiful blending on your first card. Your second are is so cute and great card for a female or male.
A little Abi-lity said
I absolutely adore both of these cards. Beautiful job. did you use re-inkers or copics for the first card? TFS
pamela said
I don’t have any reinkers so I used copics: B00, B02 and BG10. Luckily they “somewhat” blend together
carol aka krillsister said
Two great cards. You did an awesome job with the challenge. Love the bling. The intereactive card is great too. Love how you used the Starbucks sleeve.
Virginia Lu said
Color-blending (check), craftsmanship (check), beautiful design (check)=>AWESOME entry for CAS-ual Fridays! So glad that you can join the fun with us!
Michelle Bala said
love both cards…but the umbrella card is beyond fabulous!
Rebecca Deeprose said
Two great cards!!
Kristii said
Absolutely awesome cards!!! I love the colors and technique for the MIM background and the umbrellas are perfect!! I absolutely love the coffee card!!! It’s perfect! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Michele Gross said
Great cards! I love the first one-really cool design! Thanks for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
Laurie W said
These are amazing! I love the background on the first one! so pretty! I love that little dog! Thanks for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays!
granolagirltoo said
Um wow. Really awesome cards here. I love the beautiful gradient BG one. The tiny gems are perfect raindrops. I’m so glad you played along with our CAS-ual Friday challenge this week:)
Suzanne Russell said
Delightful cards! The MIM technique is used perfectly here. Great job.
Emily B said
WOW WOW WOW!! These cards are INCREDIBLE!! I love the PTI interactive dies on the second card, and your blues on the first are BEAUTIFUL!
Sue Symens said
Love the cards. Great job!
Stephanie L said
My goodness, your cards are fantastic! Love the blues and your placement of the umbrella with the sentiment. Love the honeycomb background on the second, and the tickbox is brilliant. Just love your work!
Jen Adcock said
Fabbo! Wonderful cards. So inspiring!