Cheery Lynn Designs New Release!

Hello!  Cheery Lynn Designs is releasing several new amazing dies, and gave me the incredible  opportunity to create some fun projects for you! 

First up is a card featuring the new Classic Birdhouse and the Hot Air Balloons Embossing Plate!

  

Dies used:
B413 Enjoy
B414 Life
B425 Sentiment Tag
B419 Classic Birdhouse...
E169 Hot Air Balloons & Clouds
D138 Mini Dimensional butterflies
B376 Tiny Flower kit
B304 Ivy Strip
D134 Small Leaves 2
B188 BAF Embellishement #2
B123 Victorian Picket Fence
L-7 Classic Oval Sliver Stacker
XL-8Scalloped Oval Nesting Die

 

Secondly I created a 12x12 layout featuring several new dies with a nautical theme. 

A close up of the new Compass, Cattails & Reeds and the Sentiment

 Another closeup of how I created dimension and texture with the Cattails & Reeds, Lighthouses, Anchor, and Sentiment Tag 2

 

Dies used:  B409 Family

B413 Enjoy

B414 Life

B425 Sentiment Tag 2

B404 Lilith Doily Edger

B394 Ship's Anchor

B389 Cattails and Reeds

B395 Ship's Compass

B384 Lighthouses

B266 Tiny Things w/Wings

B190 Sentiment Frame#2

B260 Tags 1

B312 Burlap Border

B373 Siena Double Edge Border

DL229 Chasing Rainbows Doily w/ Angel Wing (used angel wing )

B357 Clock w/ Angel Wing

DL271 Horizon French Flair Boutique Stacker Frames

CM-4 A6 Metric Card Stackers Rectangle Scalloped

DL158 MEGA Tea Party Doily

 

For more inspiration from the Design Team and a peek at the rest of the new dies, head over to Cheery Lynn Designs blog!

 

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Fall Card - Cheery Lynn Desigs

Hello!  Today I am sharing another fall card I created as guest designer at Cheery Lynn Designs. 

I began my card by cutting the background from pattern paper using the Scalloped Coved Rectangle Nesting die, and the coordinating Silver Coved Rectangle from white cardstock.  Next I inked the Woodgrain Embossing Plate  with distress ink....I just rubbed the inkpad directly onto the embossing plate.  I then embossed the cardstock as usual.  The ink was stamped into the impression as it embossed!  Cool huh! 

The stem for my Sunflower came from the Expandable Tiny Borders plate.  I just trimmed it to the length I wanted! Don't you love the tag?!  I'm so happy the set comes in a variety of sizes so I can chose the one that best fits my need! The wreath was created from flowers in the BAF#2 and BAF#3 sets.  The little Mum was created using several layers from the tiniest Darling Daisy!  The little Pumpkins are my favorite of the fall dies!  I cut each pumpkin twice, then trimmed the outer edge away and adhered the smaller portion with foam adhesive to add dimension.    All the leaves and flourishes were cut from white cardstock and inked with Ranger distress ink. 

Cheery Lynn dies used:

Lace Corner B

Expandable Tiny Borders

Coved Rectangle Scallop Nesting Die

Coved Rectangle Classic Silver Stacker

Woodgrain Embossing plate

Build a flower Embellishment #2

Build a Flower Embellishment #3

Small Leaves #2

Tags #2

Darling Daisies

Flourish Leaf Strip

Fall Pumpkins

Garden Gate

Mini Fanciful Flourish

Sunflower

Grass Border

 

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Altering wood pieces Tutorial (My Creative Sketches)

The kits at My Creative Sketches are always full of an assortment of incredible embellishments.  The November Main Kit has some fabulous wood pieces from Dear Lizzy.  Today I am sharing how I altered a few of those pieces! 

 *reminder* just click on the photo to enlarge!

The first one I chose is the word "love."  I started by applying ink directly to the wood. Although I will be adding glitter, I don't want white showing through.

 

Next, I applied a generous coat of Ranger Glossy Accents.

While the Glossy Accents was still wet, I covered the piece in copper glitter. Set aside to dry.  I love the shimmery glitter affect but we all know how glitter seems to go on and on now matter how much we clean.  My solution....once the glitter had dried I applied another coat of glossy accents.  Not only does it keep the glitter in place, it adds a fun glassy look!

 

For my second piece, I grabbed the heart.  I started by applying a quick coat of gesso.

Once dry, I brushed Vintage Photo Distress ink to the edges using a dauber. When wet, the ink will bleed, contributing to the aged, distressed look I am hoping to achieve.

  Next, I applied regular embossing ink directly to the wood, and then a generous coat of UTEE Embossing powder.  (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) 

 Heat embossing powder.   I repeated the embossing ink and UTEE process 3 times. ( By adding three layers, it created a thick coat in which I could create a good impression with a stamp.)  After heating the last layer of embossing powder immediately press your stamp into the UTEE while it  is still warm.  I did not to add ink to my stamp as it was the flourish impression I was after. 

Here is the impression!  I used a Prima stamp from a previous My Creative Scrapbook kit.

To distress my image, I covered it entirely with black paint, making sure to get into all the crevices.

  Before the paint dries, wipe the paint back off.  The paint will remain in the impression creating a distressed look, and enhancing the details.

Here you can see both the sentiment and heart being used on my layout

 

Lastly, I chose an arrow.  I started by adding gray and Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges and filling in sporadically. By using Distress Ink, the inks will bleed when wet, adding to the distressed look.

Next, I lightly dry brushed gesso here and there.

 I applied embossing ink directly to the wood on the edges and in random area.  While still wet, I added Ranger Distress Embossing Powder.  Heat.

Adding to the rustic look, I added a generous coat of Ranger Crackle Accents.  Once completely dry, I rubbed ink into the cracked crevices.  The Accents also enhanced the colors of the inks and embossing powder!

I love how this one turned out!  It is the perfect touch for my masculine page!

 

For more information on the kits available and inspiration from the design team, head to My Creative Scrapbook.  More how-to tips and tricks can be found daily at My Creative Scrapbook blog!

 

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Blessings Card

 Hello!  Today I have a fall card I made featuring my dies from Cheery Lynn Designs....looove my dies!!  I am adding to their current challenge on the Cheery Lynn Designs Blog

I love how the Chicken Wire adds a hint of color and texture! 

 I love that the sentiments come in two different sizes so I can chose the one that best suits my card!  Here I covered my sentiment with glitter to add a bit of pizzazz to my card!

I added two layers of petals for the sunflower, then adhered the flower center with foam adhesive to give dimension to the flower.

All the leaves and flourishes were cut from white cardstock and inked with Ranger Distress Inks.  Notice how the veins of the leaves really pop when inked!

 

Cheery Lynn Designs dies used: 

Dotted Swiss Embossing Plate

Silver French Flair Classic

French Flair Scallop Nesting Die

Build a Flower Embellishment #2

Chicken Wire

Small Leaves #1

Small Leaves #2

Flourish Leaf Strip

Mini Fanciful Flourish Right

Mini Fanciful Flourish

Stacker Flower #1 Leaf

Sunflower

Blessings

 

I hope you are getting a chance to get out and enjoy the fall! 

 

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My Creative Scrapbook November Reveal

Hello!  It's time to reveal another fabulous kit from My Creative Scrapbook!  This month I had the pleasure of working with the Main Kit featuring Echo Park. 

 

I love the feel of this kit!  The papers as well as the embellishments are so versatile that they can easily be used for everyday photos as well as fall activities!

 

Stop by My Creative Scrapbook to get details on all the amazing kits available.  For more amazing inspiration from the design team, go to My Creative Scrapbook gallery.

 

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PaperHaus Reveal and Blog Hop Day 3!!

Welcome to the Fall Splendor Blog Hop with PaperHaus!

 We are celebrating the release of the new FALL edition of PaperHaus Magazine but also celebrating the 1 year anniversary of PaperHaus Magazine! We are excited to be part of this amazing celebration! Click below for the magazine link! The Fall Splendor event is filled with inspiration from PaperHaus and our blog, so make sure you click through every blog for inspiration! Also comment on every blog to get a chance to win an amazing daily prize! We hope you enjoy this blog hop remember the Fall Splendor Blog Hop runs from September 1st to the 15th so plenty of time to be inspired!

 

I have a some fun Halloween inspiration for you today! 

 The leaves were cut from white cardstock with dies from Cheery Lynn Designs and colored with a variety of Ranger Distress Inks. 

 For a little extra zing, I cut the spider and bats from black glitter paper.

All papers are from the October Haunted House collection; Dies from Cheery Lynn Designs include the Spiderweb, Bats, Spider, Boo, Leaves, and Border; Ranger Distress Ink

 

Thank you for joining us today!! 

 Next on the blog hop  Audrey Yeager!

 

PAPERHAUS - WWW.THEPAPERHAUS.COM

Izzy Anderson - www.izzyanderson.com

Jodi Baune - http://dancingintherainjb.blogspot.com/

Audrey Yeager- http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com

Spellbinders - http://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/community/blog.aspx

May Sketch Reveal!

Hello! It’s time for the May sketch at My Creative Sketches!

 

 

A close up of the cluster featuring lots of Prima goodie!

 

 The chipboard circle is from Leaky Shed.  I painted it with gesso.  Once the paint dried, I added Ranger Distress Paint (Antique Linen) in various places.  Lastly, I gently rubbed the circle with Ranger Distress Ink (Vintage Photo) to give the circle a nice distressed look. 

The Prima Canvas die cut was gently misted with a bright orange, angling from one side.  While still wet, I used a shimmery hot pink from the other side.  As it dried the top stayed  pink, the bottom orange, but the two blended nicely to create a beautiful coral in the center, matching my papers perfectly!

 

Pam is offering another amazing prize! Head to My Creative Sketches to check out the gorgeous inspiration from the design team, and to get the details on how you can win!

 

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Non Traditional Holiday Card

Hello! I have my last holiday card to share!

 Stepping away from my comfort zone, I chose to use non traditional holiday colors. The background was cut using the largest Classic Coved Rectangle Silver Stacker. Lace Corner Deco C adorns the corners. I turned the Dutch Scallop Square Frame at an angle for more interest.

 

 

 To create the flower, I cut Rose Leaf Strip twice. I staggered the leaves as I attached them. Once assembled, I added just a touch of Distress Stickles to add to the vintage flair. Build a Flower Embellishment #2 was used to create the flower center. Foilage was cut using Wreath Strip and Holly Leaves.   Tucked in behind the flower is Snowflake 2. 

 

Here you can see the details in the background. I covered the Diamonds & Starburst Embossing Plate with Ranger Distress Ink (Spun Sugar) to add a hint of color to the embossed areas. This is the smaller of the Merry Christmas sentiment set.

 

There is still time to enter this weeks challenge for your chance to win the $20 shopping spree! Details Here

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