CAS-ual Fridays: August 2012

Friday, August 31

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Welcome back to CAS-ual Fridays, the Clean And Simple Challenge!

I'm so glad you're here!

If you followed along on facebook last week, you received a few hints as to what the big announcement for this week might be.

Some of you guessed correctly on the hints and one of you figured it out! Woot Woot!

Before we get to the announcement, let's talk challenge...

CFC68: Create a Clean And Simple Back to School project

Please say hello to our brand new sponsor who is generously donating a 100 dirhams gift certificate (about $25 US dollars).

Pretty Paper Studio is a newly established online papercraft supply store based in Dubai, UAE. We not only cater to your supply needs, but we also make customized cards, mini books and kits. You can view our products at www.prettypaperstudiouae.com. We also have a blog:ppsuae.blogspot.com and you can connect with us on Facebook too: facebook.com/prettypaperstudio.

We are very happy to be sponsoring this challenge and look forward to seeing all your gorgeous creations. Good luck!

Ok, now let's talk about those hints...

Hint #1: What do Peanut Butter, Pita Bread and Professional Baseball have in common?

Hint #2: We're gonna get a little bit bigger before we get a whole lot bigger.

Hint #3: Something is coming to CAS-ual Fridays! Or...is it someone?

*answers*

1. They all share the initials PB

2. We have a big team with big ideas. We need to add to the team to get ready for what we're working on for October. (yep, more big and exciting announcements coming soon!)

3. Someone is coming and today she is here!

She's no stranger to this challenge, and in fact was our honored guest earlier this year.

She's an amazing designer with an awesome CAS style who many of you already know and love, and she's a sweetheart too!

I am sooo excited to introduce you to the newest Girl Friday...

Piali Biswas!!

I am a SAHM of two wonderful girls, Anushka 11 and Anisha 6.They keep my life busy.I am addicted to papercrafting.I love to make cards and gifts for my friends and family.I like to collect and use rubber or clear stamps for my projects and thanks to my hubby for letting me constantly abuse his PayPal account for it.

Be sure to visit Piali's blog to see her amazing creativity and give her a warm welcome.
eeek! I can't believe she's here! :)

So now, without further ado...Let the inspiration parade begin!!

But wait! There's STILL more!

We have daily inspiration for you on our facebook page provided by none other than our fabulous facebook team!!

Be sure to like our facebook page so you don't miss your daily dose of design inspiration!

We don't want anyone to miss out, so if you aren't on facebook, the girls will also be posting on their blogs.

Suzanne Stephanie Lisa Angie Deb

The Girl Fridays love hearing from you! Please leave them some love for their inspiring examples.

We're looking forward to seeing your creations too!

Now its your turn!

*Create a new Clean And Simple project using this week's challenge theme*

*Provide a link to CAS-ual Fridays in your post*

***No more than 4 total combined challenges***

**Deadline: 12:00 noon EST on Thursday!*

CFC67 Happy Hour

It's that time again, time to do a little happy dance for last week's winners!

Looking for this week's challenge? Just keep scrolling after you see who won.

And the winner is...

Laura Bassen!

Please email Michele at cas-ualfridays@hotmail.com with your contact info to claim your prize.

and you get this uber cool badge for your blog!

Let's hear it for the VIPs!

Maureen
Donna
Veronica Z
Nerina

You may proudly display this snazzy badge on your blog!

Let's all do an extra happy dance for our Contenders!

Tesa B
Deanna
Jean
Barb
Kelly

There is a brand new challenge up that will get your mojo jumping!

Don't forget to "like" us on facebook so you can get your daily inspiration from our amazing facebook team :)

Friday, August 24

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Are you ready for another exciting week at

CAS-ual Fridays?

Last week was like a relaxing trip to the beach.
We all loved visiting your blogs and seeing your creativity.
What a fun surprise to have so many layouts in the gallery too!
I think you'll all get a kick out of this week's challenge, and the winner will receive a fun prize!

CFC67: Create a Clean And Simple project that features banners or flags.

Next week we will have an announcement that I'm really excited about!
Have you "liked" us on facebook yet?
CAS-ual Fridays

There might be some hints dropped there this week *wink*

Let the inspiration parade begin!!