Welcome!!

Welcome!! I am so thrilled to be a part of the launch party for PaperHaus Magazine, and I am even more excited that you are here with us!!! If you are coming from Peg Hewitts blog, you are in the right place.
If you are just popping in, we are having a week long blog hop with lots of prizes, ending the week by revealing the fall issue of PaperHause Magazine on September 1^st! Be sure to go to the PaperHaus Magazine blog and begin the hop there so you don’t miss any of the fun!! Lots of RAKs and fabulous prizes along the way!

 

I created a layout for my hubby thanking him for all the wonderful things he does! 

  Paper - BoBunny, Pink Paislee, Cardstock- Bazzill, Dies - Cheery Lynn Designs, Ink - Ranger Distress Inks, Diecuts - Pink Paislee, Stamp - Inkadinkado

 

I am giving away a $20 gift card to Cheery Lynn Designs! Be sure to follow my blog and leave me a comment for your chance to win! The winner will be announced Sunday, Sept 2nd.

 

Next stop - Carrie Walz

PaperHaus 

Frank Garcia

Christina Colón

Paper Issues

Jodie Lee

Missy Gener

Peg Hewitt

Jodi Baune - you are here!

Carrie Walz

Lowri McNabb

Lori Hairston

Diana Fisher

Aimee Maddern

Izzy Anderson

Jess Mutty

Christina Heeren

Corri Garza

Sabrina Alery

Sarah Andreotti

Shelley McDaniel

Jamie Dougherty

Kate Vickers

Kristy Dalman 

Melissa Priest

PaperHaus

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Red, White, and Blue

Hello! Today’s 12x12 layout is inspired by this weeks challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs, Red White and Blue.

 I started by creating a border around my background paper with Lace Light Deco Border. Next, I layered the Nautical Wheeler Doily, Mega Tea Party Doily, and the center of the Polynesian Sails Oval Doily. To matte my photo, I chose to stagger to cuts from the middle size French Flair Classic Silver Stacker. Along the bottom you see the Flower Chain Border resting atop the Border Carnivale.

To create the banner, I used half of the center cut of Polynesian Sails Oval for each pennant.

 I really wanted to add a flag to my little cluster but didn’t have one. What does a crafty person do when they can find what they are looking for? Create their own! For the red piece, I cut the smallest of the Scalloped Coved Rectangle Small Stacker Nesting Dies. I handstiched some stripes and created French knots for the stars. Once complete, I wrapped the coved edge around a toothpick for the pole. It’s not politically correct but it is original! J The flower was created using the Medium Rose. Foilage is from the Olive Branch, Flourish Leaf Strip, and Small Leaves #2.

There is still time to get your entry in for this weeks challenge, also being your entry for the Big Shot! Details Here

Have a great weekend, and thank you for stopping by.

Going Tropical

Hello! I love this photo of my son and his girlfriend. I really wanted it to pop off the page so went with a white background and darker matting.

The matte was created with layers cut from the Mini Rectangle Reflections Die, Bunny and Chick, and the brown layer was embossed with the Woodgrain XL Embossing Plate for a bit of added texture.

Atop the photo, English Tea Party doily radiates in a sunny fashion…also the perfect spot to place my title with the word “kiss” cut from the Lace Script Lower Case set.

To the left of the photo the Flower Chain Border, Border Carnivale, and Tiffany Border help set a tranquil feel.

I began the cluster with the Mega Flourish Two going along the side and bottom of my photo. Next, the Victorian Picket Fence was cut from gray cardstock and lightly brushed with Ranger Distress Paints to give a weathered look. Trying to create a more tropical flower look, the larger blue flower was cut from the Frangipani. I then added one layer of Medium Rose, topped with the smallest of the Darling Daisies. The smaller blue flower was created from two layers of the Medium Rose, again the smallest of the Darling Daisies being the flower center. The orange flowers are two layers of the Darling Daisies. Tropical Leaves tucked in around the flowers completes the topical feel.

Of course I had to add some of my favorites…Exotic Butterfly small #2 and Exotic Butterfly Mini!

There is still time to get your entry in for this weeks challenge. Don’t forget, your entry for this weeks challenge also enters you for the chance at a Big Shot!! Details here

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Create a Frame

Hello!  I just love the verstility of the dies from Cheery Lynn Designs!  Today's layout features the reflections and border dies combined to create a delicate frame.

Starting from top to bottom, I created the frame for my photo using Mini Pearl Rectangle Reflections Boutique Mega Die, Enchanted Forest Stacker Frame, another layer of the Mini Pearl Rectangle Reflections, and the beautiful Tiffany Border. The bottom layers were trimmed with the gorgeous Francesca and Queen Anne’s Lace borders.

Here is a close up of the Sweet Williams, flower center created from Build a Flower #1. Floliage from Small Leaves 2 and Flourish Leaf Strip.

I created this flower by cutting three layers of Stacker Flower #3, staggering the petals as I adhered them. Again, using parts from Build a Flower #1 to create the center. To the right of the flower is the Large Rose. Darling Daisies can be seen on the left. The leaves are from Stacker Flower #1 Leaf, Small Leaves 2, and the Princess Tree. Other dies used are the Two of Hearts, Fanciful Flourish, and Exotic Butterfly Mini.

There is still time to enter this week challenge for your chance to win the $20 gift certificate for more of these fabulous dies!! Details Here

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New Release!!

I am so excited!! Cheery Lynn Designs is releasing a vast assortment of new dies today!!! More gorgeous frames, doilies, alphas, and some new surprises! One of my favorite releases yet!!! Head on over to Cheery Lynn Designs blog and take a peek at the projects created by the rest of the design team members!

The new dies I am sharing today are Princess Tree, Spring Flower Burst Doily, Build a Flower #1, Window A, Fiona’s Magic Window, and Lace Script Lower Case. The details in each of these sets is just amazing!

Now, on to the details! The border in my background is the edging of the Bunny and Chick Border, I just covered up the cute little critters this time. Under the photo you see the stunning new frame, Fiona’s Magic Window. The next layer is cut from the Mini Pearl Rectangle Mega Reflections Dies, outlined with the beautiful Queen Anne’s Lace border. To the right of the photo is the new Window A. To cut my window, I first cut an oval from my pattern paper using the Scallop Oval Stackers Nesting Die. I wanted a scenic background behind the window. Using the Classic Oval Silver Stacker, I was able to cut the scene to fit perfectly behind the window. Check out the store for a few other newly released windows. This my mom’s baby photo, so I tucked the letters of her name (arlene) into the top of my bouquet using the new Lace Script Lower Case set.

Below is a close up of the newly released Princess Tree, Spring Flower Burst Doily,

A closeup of the new Build a Flower #1.

Other dies used: Victorian Picket Fence 

Exotic Mini Butterfly

Small Leaves #2

Cuties 1

Cuties 2

Mini Rose

Large Rose

Darling Daisies

Sweet Williams

Frangipani with Leaves

This is just a portion of the newly released dies!! Stop by Cheery Lynn Designs to see the rest of the new dies. It will be worth your time, I promise!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

With Love

Hello!  I'm back again, stepping outside the comfort zone with my dies from Cheery Lynn Designs…You know how I adore my dies and how inspired I am to see what else I can create!

The bottom layer is created with the largest of the Mini Pearl Rectangle Mega Doily Reflections Die set. I just love how versatile the Reflections dies are! Next is the dainty Queen Anne’s Lace border atop the beautiful Border Carnivale. I hand stitched the heart, and then added the Dainty Dutch Deco Frame to back the photo. Under the photo is a strip outlined by the stunning Lace Light Deco Border. Tucked in on the right is the Mega Tea Party Doily.

I created my flower by cutting one layer of Flower Stacker #5 from cardboard, then dry brushed the edges with Distress Paint. I added the little lace doily from the center of the Dainty Dutch Deco Frame underneath the flower along with some pieces of the Fanciful Flourish and foliage from Olive Branches, Stacker Flower #1 leaf, and Large Leaves #2.

  Using the mini Exotic Butterfly set, I cut three layers of butterfly from velum. (thanks to my good friend Rhonda for the fun tip!) She rests atop a swirl from the Fanciful Flourish, and a piece of Olive Branches. 

Banners have been such a fun trend. The Pennant Die is the perfect size for both layouts and cards! Notice the detail on the Pennant?! So Cute!!  I fussy cut the glitter and birds from pattern paper to adorn the top, and added a Miniature Rose to finish it off!

 

 

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

Details Here

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Winter Wonderland

Hello!  I'm here with a winter layout for Cheery Lynn Designs.

Using the January sketch from  My Creative Sketches, I began my design by placing the Mega Tea Party Doily on the center of my background. I started layering pattern papers, some cut work, and the Large Sunflower Doily…those dainty details really add a lot!

I added the new Francesca border to the bottom of the photo. The details of this border are so exquisite and definitely a new favorite! ( AND it's also on sale!)  After attaching all the layers, I strategically tucked in some Pine Branches. I finished off the layout by adding a couple Snowflakes #2. For a little fun texture and dimension, I added a Miniature Rose to the center of the upper snowflake, and Cuties #2 to the lower snowflake.

There is still time to enter this weeks challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs for your chance to win the $20 gift certificate! Get the details here.

Details and sketch for My Creative Sketches can be found here.

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Double Yay today!!

Hello!!!

It is an exciting day for me and I am so happy that you stopped in to share it with me! Not only am I creating my first post for Cheery Lynn Designs, but I get to announce that I am the October Guest Designer for Quick Quotes!!!

 

Cheery Lynn Dies are BEAUTIFUL and cut amazingly well!! I am sooo excited to be working with the company!! Here is my first official reveal for Cheery Lynn Designs!

When a person thinks of the flourish and flowers dies we typically think of spring and summer flowers. I wanted to show that they also look great in fall colors!

I used the newly released Stacker Flower #5 cutting 3 pieces, then used the Scalloped Window Stackers to create the various sizes. I cut the Stacker Flower #1 Leaf in orange/orange core’dinations cardstock and sanded to add to the fall look.

I added some fall leaves from the SM Leaves 2…aren’t the acorns cute too! The leaf and acorn dies emboss as well as cut adding more life to the dies. I cut the acorns from brown/kraft core’dinations cardstock and then sanded…look how well they emboss! The Fanciful Flourish is cut from the brown/kraft core’dinations cardstock as well. Sticking with the fall theme, I cut the Ferns with an orangish/redish pattern paper then added a bit of distress inks for more color. The details on the Small Dragonfly are amazing as well!

Notice the lacy edges?! Yes! That is a die as well! That is the newly released gorgeous Border Carnivale die. The details are incredible!

I am so honored to have been asked to be a guest designer at Quick Quotes!

Today’s reveal features the stunning Cherry Truffle line, with a little splash of blue/green from the Savvy Davvy line, as well as the quote. The doily was cut from the Damsel in Distress line using the English Tea Party doily die from Cheery Lynn Designs.

I used the Fanciful Flourish die, and Exotic Butterfly mini dies from Cheery Lynn Designs to bring life to the flowers. 

I hope you have enjoyed todays creations!

 Thank you for stopping by!!
 

Precious Memories

I’m here today with another Nuts About Sketches reveal! #173

I was tickled that my son and his girlfriend would pose for a photo! The photo turned out great and I new right away that I wanted to do something with a romantic feel. My July kit from My Creative Scrapbook contained just the perfect papers from Websters Pages and My Minds eye, as well as gorgeous Prima embellishments, combined with the gorgeous dies from Cheery Lynn Designs and I was all set!

Here is a close up showing the inticate detail of the English Tea Doily die.  Isn't that just the sweetest dainty touch layered in there! Aren't those flourishes just the perfect added detail?  I fussy cut the gazebo as well as some flowers from the Websters Pages papers.  I layered the flowers here and there attaching some with pop dots for dimension.

I just looove the Exotic Butterflie dies!! I adhered both butterflies with pop dots for a bit more dimension.

I also fussy cut the journaling block and adhered with pop dots.

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Heartstrings

Aren’t these photos of my nieces hubby and baby just precious?! No doubt a daddy that love his little girl! I left the journaling card and date blank for my niece to fill in with her own loving memories and words. Nuts About Sketches #166 reveal. I used the right page and flipped it. You can find the sketch here. All pattern papers, stickers, buttons, and rubons are from October Afternoon; bling - Imaginisce; bakers twine - the Twinery; punches - Martha Stewart/EK Success.
I love how the border punches add pizzazz and pop to the layout and yet can be so subtle that you hardly notice them. Some of the other details include lots of stitching, stickers layered with various depths of foam adhesive, bling to the center of the flower, and a rubon in the corner of the photo.

I cut the heart from felt and applied the rubon directly to the felt. I don’t think I would try this with rubons from certain companies, but I’ve always had great luck with the rubons from October Afternoon and once again, it applied super slick!! “The Good Stuff” scallop circle and “priceless” tag are also October Afternoon rubons that I applied to pattern paper and hand cut to embellish the layout.

I wove the bakers twine through my sticker letters for a fun twist to my title!

A close up of some of the stickers layered and a little bling added to the end of the ducks string.

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Saturday Spectacular!!

Simple. Sweet. Divine.

I wanted to make something for my son’s new apartment that is masculine and functional. When I came across these MDF Kaisercraft coasters I knew just what to do!

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To cover the backs and edges of the coasters, I chose Kaisercraft paint in Sage so it would blend in with the organic feel of my photos. I chose a variety of scenic photos I had taken in our area giving them a bit of a homey feeling for my son.

Once I had attached the photos to the coasters, I applied Kaisercraft rubons with encouraging quotes giving each coaster a bit more meaning, and a little message from mom!

Sugar & Spice

I just love that my mom saved the entire series of these photos, pout and all!
I chose to use a couple of different lines helping to keep the vintage feel of the photos, yet bring out the pop of green and orange in the dress and bow.

The flowers are homemade by using a blend of Kaisecraft lace, flowers, and brads.


The stitched circle was inspired by the stitching on the front of the dress.


To create the flourishes, I broke a wooden Kaisercraft flourish in to separate parts. I covered each piece with copper metallic paint, then rubbed with Kaisercraft Slate ink to give more of a rustic vintage feel.



For You
This would make a lovely card for any celebration…birthday, thinking of you, and even wedding!
The flowers were fussy cut from pattern paper and tucked in for a splash of color. I combined a the outer flourish/box portion of a journaling rubon with a sentiment rubon to create the sentiment block for my card. After applying the rubons to my paper, I cut around the edge of the image for a more formal look. A splash of pearls adds to the elegance of the card.



Best Wishes
Once again, I applied some fussy cut flowers for a splash of color. Each layer of the sentiment block is adhered with dimensional foam. The string of Kaisercraft pearls, along with the large pearls brad add a bit of texture and elegance to the card.



Through the Pages of Time
I had the most fun creating this MDF clock from Kaisercraft!! I chose patterns with a neutral color so my photos would pop.

Once the paper for the top of the clock had been adhered and had dried, I grabbed my Kaisercraft stamps, clear embossing powder, and an assortment of inks. Because I wanted the stamped image to be faint, I used a clear embossing pad to stamp the images. I also wanted a more distressed look to the image so I chose to emboss with a thicker powder. After the images had been embossed, I rubbed my inks over the embossed area drawing out the image. I chose to use a variety of colors giving the entire project a hint more color.

I used my Kaisercraft rubons for the numbers, and thought some Kaisercraft pearls would make a great addition in place of the other numbers, as well as adding a dash of elegance to the project.

These Kaisercraft wood flourishes are gorgeous. Rather than adding color, I preferred to leave them in they natural state and added a layer of clear stickles over the top for a bit of sophistication.

Beautiful
I just love the fun bright colors of this line!! They remind me of my sister-in-law….fun, cheery, always wearing a bright smile!

I’ve been saving this quote for just the right time, and this glittery teapot paper was the perfect fit!! I cut the teapot, cup, and cake from the pattern paper. The flowers were created by adding several layers of my Kaisercraft flowers and bunching them together.

Boy Will Be Boys
The colors and patterns of this line are ideal for my outdoorsy teenage boy photos!

Whether I am looking for sentiments, titles, or embellishments I know I can find a good assortment in my Kaisercraft rubon stash!! This layout is no exception !! I applied rubon stitching, borders, and title! I created the fun circle embellishments by applying my rubons to cardstock and cutting around the image. By adhering them with pop dots, I was able to give them some dimension. To create texture for my masculine layout, I cut stars from a variety of mediums such as cardboard, corduroy fabric, and a scrap of denim from hubby’s pants.



To create my title, I applied a coat of Kaisercraft Slate ink to the Kaisercraft neutral chipboard letters. Once the ink dried, I dry brushed Kaisercraft White paint over a piece of mesh to produce the distress checkered look.


To My Friend
I am so fortunate to have such incredible and amazing friends. This card is a salute to them, for they have most certainly touched my heart forever!!

The sentiment is a Kaisercraft diecut that I distressed around the edges, dressed up with a lace border, and added a splash of pearls for elegance!

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