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!

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

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!

 

Thanks for stopping!

 

Spring Fever

Hello and Welcome to the PaperHaus Spring Fling Blog Hop! We are thrilled that you joined us in celebrating the release of the Spring Issue of PaperHaus Magazine! We are excited to share all of the amazing projects and inspiration in it with you! Please take some time to Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thepaperhaus)

click here to view The new Spring issue!

 

 If you are joining me from Leah’s blog, you are right on track. To start at the beginning go to the PaperHaus blog
 

I've got Spring Fever and decided this was the perfect opportunity to create a fun springy card using my dies from Cheery Lynn Designs.

 I started by cutting the Little Pink Bicycle twice and piecing the parts together. The flowers in the basket are from Build a Flower Embellishment #2. The Grass Border is layered twice, with the bike tucked between the layers. I inked the background onto a Classic Oval Silver Stacker, layering it atop the Scalloped Oval Stacker Nesting die. Of course we need a couple Mini Dimensional Butterflies! The Swedish Spring Oval Frame has the perfect dainty touch to bring it all together. For some fun texture, I embossed the yellow banner with the Flutter Bys Embossing Plate, and the card base with the Dotted Swiss Embossing Plate. The card base was then cut from the Classic Coved Rectangle Silver Stacker, layered with the Scalloped Coved Rectangle Stacker Nesting Die.

 

Now, how about a fun little prize for stopping by! Actually, I've got two! 

 Follow my blog, and leave me a comment telling me what you love most about spring for your chance to win! The winner will be announced on March 8th. The hop will be running from March 1st through the 7th to allow you plenty of time to check out all the inspiraion on each of the members blogs.....lots of prizes along the way too!

 Next stop on the hop is   Heather Leopard

 

Love the dies?!  Enter this weeks challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs for your chance to win the $20 shopping spree!

 

  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Best Wishes

Hello! Today I have a card featuring some of the new winter dies from Cheery Lynn Designs.

The card base is cut using the Scalloped Rectangle Reflections Boutique set. I added texture to the white portion of the background using the Petite Hearts Embossing Plate. I added some trim from the Expandable Tiny Borders plate, and Lady Kate Edger for lace.

The flower cluster was created using Build a Flower #3 to create the yellow flower. Cutie Fringe 4 makes the most adorable spiky flowers, shown here in burgundy. The Daisy Strip has three different sizes on one die, making cutting so much quicker! Two different sizes are tucked into the bouquet. Foliage is from Build a Flower #3, Rose Leaf Strip, Stacker Flower #1 Leaf, and Olive Branches. To the bottom right corner is the new Best Wishes Phrase, and a Mini Butterfly fluttering about.

 

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

 

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Hugs

Hello! Today I have a card featuring the new Build a Flower dies from Cheery Lynn Designs.

I started by cutting the base from Scalloped Rectangle Reflections Boutique. Adding a little texture, I used my favorite Diamonds & Starburst Embossing Plate. The Polynesian Sails Oval doily is the perfect delicate base for my image. Above the image hovers a dragonfly from the new Tiny Things with Wings….such cute little critters in this set!

 The larger flower was created using the new Build a Flower #3 set. The flower center, as well as the smaller burgundy flowers were cut from Build a Flower Embellishment #3. Daisies being my favorite flower, you are sure to see more from the Daisy Strip in the future! Foliage from Pair of Ferns, Wreath Strip, Rose Leaf Strip, and Small Leaves #2. Tucked in the flowers is the new Hugs sentiment atop Sentiment Frame #1.

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

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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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Vacation Memories with Cheery Lynn and Imaginisce!

Hello! I'm here today with a final project for the joint venture between Imaginisce and Cheery Lynn Designs. Cheery Lynn Designs will be giving a $20 gift certificate to a randomly drawn name. Leave a comment on our kickoff Sunday post for your chance to win. Be sure to visit the Imaginisce blog for more inspiration and a chance to win product from Imaginisce. Our winner will be announced on Sunday, Aug. 12th.

I want to send HUGE THANK YOU to Imaginsce for giving me such a wonderful opportunity and fabulous package of goodies! They really were a treat to work with! I hope you enjoy my project! I’ve got lots to share, so let’s get started!! Since I have so many pages/photos, I will keep my words to a minimum! :-)

Remember, you can click on any photo to enlarge.

I used my goodies to create a vacation mini album. I started with a 6x6 chipboard album that has been waiting in my stash for just the right project! The black chipboard really makes everything pop! I even used my Imaginisce i-rock and hot rocks to enhance some of the embellishments throughout the album! Dutch Scallop Square Frame

 

French Lattice Small Frame, Victorian Romance Flourish, Two of hearts

Kiwi Doily, Dainty Dutch Deco Frame

 

Lace Square Heart Reflections Boutique, Mini Flourish One, The castle was created by stamping on cork!

 

Nautical Wheeler Doily, The background is embossed with the Baby Feet Embossing Plate

 

Inverted Scallop Circle Stacker Nesting Die

Nautical Wheeler Doily - center cut

 

The backgrounds of each page were created using a combination of the following dies:

French Flair Classic Silver Stacker,

French Flair Classic Stacker Nesting Die,

French Flair Scalloped Stacker Nesting Die,

Classic Square Sliver Stacker,

Scalloped Square Stacker Nesting Die,

Mini Pearl Square Reflections Boutique,

Mini Pearl Rectangle Reflections Boutique

 The foliage throughout the album was creatied with Tropical Leaves, Pair of Ferns

 

I hope you have enjoyed our summer adventure!

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

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