Coming Up Daisies!

This is an unusual card for me as it contains all dies and no stamping!!! The dies are from Cheery Lynn Designs and are:
Fanciful Flowers Embossing Plate
Spring Basket 2
Gauze Border
Daisy Strip
Rose Leaf Strip
Things With Wings
Happy
Birthday

The card is a 5"x7".  The Fanciful Flowers is embossed on Stardream Paper.  Spring Basket was die cut from Core'dinations Cardstock and is sanded to give it texture!!  The center of the Daisies are Candis.  The Happy Birthday and Dragon Fly were die cut from Chip Board and Painted with Creative Inspiration Paint.

Challenges:
Cheery Lynn - All About Texture

Mo's Digital Challenge #165 "D" is for Dogs,drums,die cuts....

I fell in love with Mo's image Taste of Winter and I needed to create a birthday card for my granddaughter's December Birthday.  It fits perfectly into  this week's challenge at Mo's Digital Challenge.  

 

 Taste of Winter was colored with Copics.  All Dies are from Cheery Lynn Designs.  They are:

Snowflowers Set One

Snowflowers Set Two 

Snowflakes 

Stackers Circles

Scalloped Circle

Cardstock and Stardreams papers were used.  Pearls were make with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  The gems are from my stash. The finished size is about a 5.75" circle.

Sweet Stamps Challenge #93 Cold and Snowy

Today is our ninety-first challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card showing SNOWY AND COLD!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your SNOWY AND COLD CARD!!!

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!!

 Wanting to do a different kind of Snowy card, I started with Scroll Shadow Box, just one of the many fabulous frames from Sweet Stamps.  It is stamped with Distress Ink Pad Clear and embossed with Fantasy White EP.  Using a 4-Split Perforating Tool and a Piercing/Perforating Pad, I cut the Scroll frame out.  This is such an easy process!!!  Mrs Snow was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored with Copics .  I used Sparkly Fluff on Mrs. Snow for a realistic 'snowy' look.  It doesn't show well in the picture, but is perfect in person.  Winter Tree  was stamped with Distress Ink  and Marvy's Snowy Marker gives the branches that fresh snow fallen look.  I highlighted the Winter Tree and Cheery Lynn's Pine Branches  with Winter Frost from Creative Inspirations.  

Other Sweet Stamps Products:

It's Beginning to Look

Queens Gold ESnowflowers #1

Snowflakes Die

Stickles Lavendar Glue

Thimbleberry Shades Dye Ink

Great Tape

Foam Dots

The ribbon is from my stash.  The finished size of the card is 4.50" x 6.25".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #82 For The Guys

Today is our eighty-second challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card FOR THE GUYS!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your idea for THE GUYS!!!!

  Have Fun!! 

 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps!!

 

 An Easel Card begins my interpretation of FOR THE GUYS!!   I embossed Snowflake Banner Folder using Core'dination Cardstock.  The snowflakes are highlighted with CIP's Winter Frost. The folder was distressed with a sanding block.   I die cut the center of the folder on Beckett White cardstock and stamped Arctic Seals with Rich Cocoa Momento Ink .  The Seals are colored with Copics .  The bottom of the card was stamped with Crystal Snowflake and Snowflake Small with White Dye Ink creating a background.  The sentiment Happy Birthday was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink  and the edges torn for a masculine look!!  The fibers are from my stash.   The finished size of the card is 4.25" x 5.50"

Other Sweet Stamps Product Used:

Great Tape

Foam Dots

 

Copics Used:

B0000, B00

E31, E34, W1, W3

 

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #80 Favorite Technique

Today is our eightieth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card using your FAVORITE TECHNIQUE!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your FAVORITE TECHNIQUE!!

  Have Fun!! 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps!!

 

 My favorite technique is actually two!! I love to color with Copics and use embossing folders!!  This card features Aster which is colored with Copics and highlighted with Blush CIP and Green Olive CIP.  The embossing was done with Cheery Lynn's Leaves.  Ribbon is from stash.  The finished size of the card is 5" x 7".

Other Sweet Stamps Product Used:

Candis

Candi Foam Dots

Bloom

Great Tape

Tuxedo Black Momento Ink

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

   

Sweet Stamps Challenge #70 Micro Beads

Today is our seventieth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to use MICRO OR SUGAR BEADS!!!

Create a project using THOSE BEADS!!!  Have Fun!!

Sweet Stamps beautiful Cutwork Rose is colored with Copics and features Micro Beads.  It is detailed cut.  Cheery Lynn's French Lattice frames the Roses.  Mini Exotic Butterflies were die cut from peach cardstock that I painted with Creative Inspiration Paint, Blush giving it the right color.  Vertical Happy Birthday was stamped with Holtz Distress Ink and heat embossed with Detail Black Powder.  The pearls are created with Peach and Cream Viva Decor Pearl Pens.  The finished card size is a 6" square.

Other Sweet Stamps Product Used:

Foam Dots

Glue Dots

Spray Adhesive

Copics Used:

RV52, RV55, RV66, YR20

G40, G43, G46

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  Dawn L  *

*  Jacqueline  *  Jacki  *  Jenn  *  Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara   *

Sweet Stamps #67 Sketch

Today is our sixty-seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is a SKETCH!!

Create a project using our SKETCH!!!! Have Fun!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get TWO entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Here is the card I created from our sketch:

 Using the lovely Parisian Bouquet and stamped it  in Royal Orchids Shades Dye Ink.  The base is colored with Creative Inspiration Paint IVORY. Happy Birthday is stamped with  Royal Orchids Shades Dye Ink.  It is die cut with Cheery Lynn's Little Stackers Scalloped Oval.  Fanciful Butterflies Set was stamped on cardstock with Rich Amethyst Shades Dye Ink and detailed cut. Creative Inspiration Paint FAIRY DUST  gives the butterfly a glimmer appearance.  Pearls were created with an CREAM Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  The DP is Dream Catcher from First Edition.  The ribbon was colored with Copics E81 and BV29.  The finished size of the card is 4.50" x 6.25".

Other Sweet Stamps Products Used:

Great Tape

Foam Dots 

Candi Fix Foam Dots 

Candis 

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

Sweet Stamps Design Team:

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  Dawn L  *

*  Jacqueline  *  Jacki  *  Jenn  *  Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara   *

Challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes 
Love To Create Challenge Blog-Add a Sentiment 
Make It Monday - Anything Goes 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #66 Anything Goes

Today is our sixty-sixth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is ANYTHING GOES!

Create a project using ANYTHING!!!! Have Fun!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get TWO entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

 For my Anything Goes this week at Sweet Stamps I am featuring gorgeous stamps and wonderful new releases dies from Cheery Lynn Designs.  First I created the background with my Score It Board, scoring every 1/4" to create the outside house look.  I used White Wash Core'dination cardstock, sanding it for a distressed look.  Sweet Stamps used are:

Tessa 

Rose Surround Small 

Thinking of You Script

I stamped all images with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored them with Copics.  Using Creative Inspiration Paint Fairy Dust for extra glitz!!!  

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

Window B Frame Die 

Mini Fanciful Flourish
Screen Door with Cat
Little Stackers Square

Acetate is placed behind the window for the glass effect.  The DP is First Edition Sweet Owl 6x6 Paper Pad.  The finished card size is a 6" square.  

Copics Used:

Roses:

R81, R83,  YG61, YG63, YG67

Tessa:

E000, E00, E02, R20, E15

R83, R85

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

Sweet Stamps Design Team:

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  Dawn L  *

*  Jacqueline  *  Jacki  *  Jenn  *  Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara   *

Cheery Lynn Designs May Release

Cheery Lynn Designs is releasing their new dies today!!  Please check our Inspiration Blog to see what the rest of the team has created!!!

We have over 27 new designs to delight you with. Featured in this release will be the introduction of our “Build-A-Flower” series of realistic flowers. Throw away the expensive and bulky punches, this first release will give you all the tools you need in a die set of leaves and accessories. We also have dies for Wedding themes, baby announcements and Father’s Day

Here is my project for the release:

 I created a 5" x 7" card.  Cheery Lynn's New Release Dies used are:

Homeward Bound

Iris Leaves

Build a Flower #1

Lower Case Lace Script

I die cut Homeward Bound from cardstock and highlighted the cattails and grass with Creative Inspiration Paints.  The background was created with Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Pesto, Ginger, Latte and Butterscotch.  I distressed with Tim Holtz Distress Ink Vintage Photo.  The gems are from my stash. 

There are many exciting dies so please hop over to Cheery Lynn Designs and find your must haves!!! There will be many!!

Challenges:
Lollipop Crafts - For Him 
Make It Monday - Anything Goes 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #65 Favorite Color

Today is our sixty-fifth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is YOUR FAVORITE COLOR!!!

 

 

Create a project using your  FAVORITE COLOR is!!!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!

 My FAVORITE COLOR is PINK!!  Using an image From the Garden Carnation stamping it in Tuxedo Black Momento Ink.  The image was water colored using Shades Dye Inks, Sugar-N-Spice,  Forest and Creative Inspiration Paints, TUTU PINK, Green Olive,  and Canary.  The Carnation is detailed cut and Pop Dotted.  The layer behind it is Cheery Lynn's Cathedral Lace Frame cut from Stardreams Paper and inked to match with Sugar-N-Spice.  The DP is Basic Grey's Sweet Threads Collection.  The greeting is Thinking of You Curly.  Flourish is from Cheery Lynn Designs,  Tropical Flourish.   Ribbon is from my stash. Pearls were created with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  The card is a 5" x 7" in size.

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

 

Sweet Stamps Design Team:

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  Dawn L  *

*  Jacqueline  *  Jacki  *  Jenn  *  Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara   *

 

Cheery Lynn Challenge 28 Bling It Up

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge Blog is BLING IT UP!!

You must create a theme using BLING for this week's challenge!!

Don't forget to use at least ONE Cheery Lynn die!!  Feel free to use more Cheery Lynn Dies!!

BLING is the word for the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge Blog.
This week's card is a 5" square easel card. Using Glitter Paper I die cut the Princess Garden Frame and the Anastasia Border.

Mini Flourish One is cut from Stardreams Paper as are the roses die cut from Cuties 3. I inked the roses with Shades Dye Ink Nassau Blue from Sweet Stamps.  The gems are from my stash.  The stamps are from EK Success, Disney Princesses.  The Princess is stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored with Copics.  The dress is highlighted for added Bling with Creative Inspiration's Fairy Dust.

Copics Used:
Skin:E000, E00, E02, R20
Hair: YR21, YR24
Dress:
B0000, B12, B18 C00

Be sure to check out the challenge for inspiration and  a chance to win a $20 coupon for shopping at the Cheery Lynn website!! 


Challenges:
Let's Ink It Up - Bling
2 Sisters Challenge - Make It Girly

Sweet Stamps Challenge #61 Dutch Fold Card

Today is our sixty-first challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is a DOUBLE DUTCH FOLD CARD!!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

 First here is a tutorial for the Double Dutch Fold for you to try!!

 The focal point of the card are the Fanciful Butterflies Set.  I stamped them on Vellum with White Dye Ink embossed with White Fine Detail EP.  The coloring was done with Creative Inspiration Paints Blush and Sky Blue.   I detailed cut them.  They are mounted on Cheery Lynn's XL4 Circle XL Stackers and XL5 Scalloped Circle XL Stackers.  The bottom panel is stamped with the  Baroque Border using Distress Clear Embossing Ink and embossing with  White Fine Detail EP.  The greeting is my favorite Happy Birthday.  The pearls were made with a White Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The DP is from First Edition's  6x6 pad Springdrop  The finished size of the card is 4.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!

Sweet Stamps Design Team:

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  Dawn L  *

*  Jacqueline  *  Jacki  *  Jenn  *  Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara   * 

Cheery Lynn Challenge 17 Layers

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs blog is LAYERS!!!
 There must be LAYERS in your project!

Don't forget to use at least one Cheery Lynn die!!

Meet Ramona!! Ramona is a special rhinoceros given to me by my stamping buddy!! She is a creation of Vicky Case.  I printed her on Cryogen and colored her with Copics.  She is backed by Cheery Lynn's Doily Stacker Circles and also Oval Classic Silver Stacker.  I placed a little of Grass Border at her feet so she looks natural! Anastasia Border is doubled in the center.  In one corner is Stacker Flower 4 die cut in several layers with. Following a Tutorial by our Kianel I created a layered flower.  Instead of inking the edges, I applied Creative Inspirations Fairy Dust for depth.  Thank you Kianel for the wonderful tutorial.  Tropical Flourish and Exotic Butterfly with Small Angel Wing were also used. Pearls were made with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The DP is First Edition's Daydream 6x6 collection.  The finished size of the card is a 6" square.

Copics Used:

W00, W3, V91, V93

Flowers Creative Inspiration Paints

and Spicas

 This is a close up of Ramona!! Isn't she adorable!! A little personal note is that I collect Rhinos. I have a rather large collection.

Be sure to check out the challenge for inspiration and  a chance to win a $20 coupon for shopping at the Cheery Lynn website!!

Challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge-Shades of Purple 

Sweet Stamps #54 Bingo

Today is our fifty-fourth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog

This week the challenge is BINGO!!!

All you need to is to choose 3 items just like Bingo!!! Use those three elements and submit a card

to the Sweet Stamps Challenge!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

 I chose to use dry embossing, die cut, and flowers.  The flower of my choice is the Bluebells by Jackie Hill.  I stamped the Bluebells with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and did the coloring with Copics.  One of my die cut choices is  Cheery Lynn's Little Stackers Oval and Little Stackers Inverted Oval to mat the Bluebells.   I also die cut a  Cheery Blossom, only the leaf from Leaf for Flower Stackers and Olive Branches.  Creative Inspirations Paints highlighted the flowers and leaves.  For embossing I used Diamonds & Starbucks plate. The ribbon was colored with Copics and is from my stash.  The card size 4.50" x 6.25". 

Bingo Choices were:

Dry Embossing

Die Cut

Flower

This is another view:

Copics Used:
BV01, BV02, V20, YG17, YG25

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!!

Challenges:
Creative Mondays - Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes 

A Pepa Pig Birthday

One of my granddaughters is in love with England's Pepa Pig program. Pepa is on Nickelodian but images of Pepa is not available in the US.  A friend looked on line and  found a coloring page of Pepa Pig and Daddy Pig. It is a simple card but it was very loved!! I colored the images with Copics and Creative Inspiration Paints.  The border is Queen Anne's Lace from Cheery Lynn.  The DP is from DCWV.  The ribbon was colored with Copics and the gems are from my stash. The corner punch is a favorite that has been with me for awhile!!  The finished size is 5"x7"