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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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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October Sketch

Hello!  It is time to reveal the October Sketch at My Creative Sketches!   In honor of My Creative Sketches birthday we are celebrating with double the fun!  For the month of October, we are working with a double page sketch, and Pam will be giving away two gorgeous prize packs! You are not required to create a double page layout, but your odds of winning are better if you do!! 

 

October Sketch

 

 

Head on over to My Creative Sketches to get all the details, and for some fabulous inspiration from the rest of the design team!

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My Creative Sketches-August Sketch Reveal

Hello!  It's time for the August Sketch reveal at My Creative Sketches!  Join in the fun for your chance at the incredible  prize pack of goodies!!  Check out My Creative Sketches for all the details, and to find lots more gorgeous inspiration from the DT!

 

 I had a lot of fun adding layers of chipboard, fussy cut elements, lace, and flowers in the top corner. 

 I love how the stamped bird blends right in with the fussycut elements!

 I just drool over the masking and stenciling I see in the online galleries and have been inspired to try them out a bit more!  Here I applied modeling paste over the mask, once dry I gently rubbed various areas with ink for a distressed look.

I hope you have enjoyed my interpretation of the sketch!  I would love for you to share your version with us at My Creative Sketches! 

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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!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

My Creative Scrapbook - May Reveal

Hello! It is time to reveal the amazing May kits from My Creative Scrapbook! This month I had the pleasure of working with the Main Kit featuring papers and embellishments from Simple Stories, flowers from Prima, and bottle caps from Basic Grey!

 

 I just love the colors and patterns of these adorable papers!The patters of these papers blend so easily!

I absolutely adore the burlap flower! I wanted the flower to stand out so I kept the cluster simple.

For more inspiration from the design team stop by My Creative Scrapbook Gallery. To purchase this gorgeous kit, and to see get a peek at all the other kits stop by My Creative Scrapbook!

 

There is still time to play along with the April Sketch for your chance at Pam’s amazing prize package!! Details Here

 

More to come!  :-)

 

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Flowers, 'n Doilies, 'n Butterflies Oh My!

Hello! Today’s layout features a few of the stunning doily dies from Cheery Lynn Designs, and well as an assortment of their flower dies. 

 

Such a sweet array of flower dies to chose from, and so many different flowers can be made from each die!

 

Cheery Lynn puts such exquisite detail in each of their dies… it never ceases to amaze me!! 

Dies used: Sentiment Frame #1

Dream Big
Lace Corner Deco F
Bird Cage

Tags #2

Exotic Butterfly Small #2
Mexican Tile Pattern
English Tea Party
French Pastry
Kiwi Doily
Sophia’s Heart
Anastasia Border
Tiffany Border
Fanciful flourish
Flourish Leaf Strip
Olive Branches
Build a Flower Embellishment #2
Build a Flower Embellishment #3
Cuties #1
Cuties #3
Darling Daises
Stacker Flower #3
Daisy Strip
Miniature Rose
Medium Rose
Large Rose
Build a Flower #2

 

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

 

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