CAS Mix Up Card Challenge

Monday, 10 August 2026

August Challenge - Stenciling over Patterned Paper

Welcome to a new challenge hosted by Viv!

Challenge runs Aug. 3 - 31

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Thank you!

This is a very simple technique and a great way to use patterned paper.

Recommendation: If you using light coloured or soft design patterned paper for your base, the stenciling will show up more. If you are using strong coloured or busy design patterned paper for your base, use a dark colour for stenciling.

Videos you may find useful:

Stenciling over Patterned Paper by The Joyful Soul Creates (8:03) - first 2:45 minutes

CAS Mix Up Designers

(Host)

The challenge is open Aug. 3 - 31.

Winner and Top Picks will be announced

on the 9th of the following month.

Sunday, 9 August 2026

July Winners - Eclipse

Thanks so much to everyone who joined in our Eclipse Technique.

I hope you all enjoyed learning (or revisiting) this wonderful technique.

We had some lovely and unique entries.

Thank you!!

Winner for July's Eclipse Challenge

Barbara (My Creative Room)

Beautifully stenciled blooms and leaves with the

Happy Birthday eclipse layered die. Gorgeous card Barb!!

Thanks for playing along!

Congratulations Barb!

Make sure to grab the Winner's badge below.

Top Picks

Hilary (fiddling about)

Darlene (Dar's Crafty Creations)

Congratulations Hilary and Darlene!

Make sure to grab the Top Pick badge below.

The CAS Mix Up August challenge is HERE!

Friday, 3 July 2026

July Challenge - Eclipse

Challenge runs July 3 - 31

Welcome to our first challenge back, hosted by ...

We're so happy to be here!

It great to be back creating for the CAS Mix Up Challenge!

Members from our past team ...

Loll (Stamping with Loll)

Jenny (My Paper Epiphany)

Linda (Life in the Craft Lane)

Viv (Viv's Visuals)

and joining the team for the first time, welcome ...

Bobby (bits and pieces)

Pat (Colourful Card Creations

Mixed Media Challenge

Thank you!

There are different ways to do the Eclipse technique (also called Hidden Word, Camouflauge, etc.). Basically you need to create a one layer card front with a design. Then use a die (shape, word, frame) to cut into the card front. More layers of the same die are cut (either a few layers of cardstock ... or one layer of foam), and adhered together. Then adhere the original die-cut from your card front on top. Add your card front to your card base and adhere the thick die-cut (shape, word, or frame), back in place lining up the design.

You can use either of the options below, or feel free to use your own version of the Eclipse Technique. We hope you'll play along. Please use the linky provided at the bottom of the post to enter your card(s).

Videos you may find useful:

Eclipse Technique Tips by It's Me, JD (5:54)

Optical Illusion Eclipse by Natasha Foote (8:30)

Welcome to our Guest Designer

Michele (I Card Everyone)