Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 16 Frames

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs blog is FRAME IT!! 
 There must be a frame on your project!

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

 This has been an exciting week for me at Cheery Lynn Designs.  If you haven't checked out February's new releases at Cheery Lynn Designs, you need to pop over and take a look.

My card this week is masculine.  Thank you Jodi for your inspiration!!  The challenge is to use a frame. This card is 5"x7". The base is cardstock and a Penny Black DP from my stash.  My frame of choice is the  Janpanese Lace and Flourish Frame which is die cut from Stardreams paper.  The Serendipity stamp was stamped with Versa Fine Sepia on Kraft cardstock.  Mega Fanciful Flourish is glitzed with Copper Stickles.  Love the new corners from Cheery Lynn and I used Lace Corner Deco F.  I opted for a few die cut buttons using Buttons 3 and some twine from the Twinery.

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

And Cheery Lynn Designs is doing a DT call, check out the details here.

Cheery Lynn Designs February New Release

Cheery Lynn Designs is releasing some fabulous new dies today.  Be sure to visit the design team blog to see what the rest of the ladies have created for you; some pretty awesome designs!

 This 6" square card began with an embossed panel with Cheery Lynn's Dotted Swiss.  It features two new fabulous dies, Lace Corner Deco A, and Mini Flourish One.  The corner comes in a set of three designs for the crafter.  The Mini Flourish is die cut from Stardreams paper.  The image is Antique Dancing Couple from Sweet Stamps. The image is showcased on the Swedish Spring Oval Frame.  The roses were made with Cuties 3 die cut on Stardreams paper.  A Viva Decor Pearl Pen created a few pearls for added elegance.

I decided my second card had to something special to show off Cheery Lynn's new Reflection Boutique dies. They are a new concept in dies that allows crafters with all sizes of die machines to enjoy Cheery Lynn’s Premium dies. Take a look!!!!

Here is another view before introducing the new dies.

I created the easel with the fourth largest of the Scalloped Square Reflection Die.  The beautiful Mini Flourish One  on the front and inside of the easel.  Two Hearts  are front and center.  The roses were created by Miniature Rose, Cuties 3 and the leaves from Medium Rose.

The inside layer is created with the same layers as the front with one addition Border Carnivale.

Hop on over to Cheery Lynn to see all the fabulous new dies and do some shopping!!

Be sure to check out the challenge for a chance to win a $20 coupon for shopping at the Cheery Lynn website.  There is still time to enter to win some of the NEW RELEASES!!!

Sweet Stamps #53 ROSES!!

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

The challenge is: ROSES

 There must be a rose on your card.  It can be stamped, die cut, on the image as long as there is a rose!! 

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 began with a card base of 5.50" x 4.25" and layered it with a beautiful paper from 6x6 Love Letters from the Sweet Stamps Store.  From the same paper Cheery Lynn's Lattice 2 Window Frame was die cut.  This Lattice is fabulous as a background for your cards or you can make a window from it.  Another great must have item are Micro Glue Dots which are perfect for adhering the Lattice.  Using 2 ovals from Little Stackers Scalloped Oval and Little Stackers Oval and paper from Love Letters an Oval frame was cut.

Using a two-sided tape, I taped a Little Stacker Oval onto a Little Scalloped Oval and ran both through my Vagabond.  This created the frame for Entwined Roses.  The roses are colored with Copics, detailed cut and pop dotted using Foam Dots.  Cheery Hello was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink.  The pearls were created with Viva Decor Pearl Pen and the ribbon is from my stash.

Copics Used:
R81, R83, R85
YG61, YG63, YG67



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!!!

Cheery Lynn 15 Pink

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs blog is PINK!!  I love Pink!!!

Starting with my square base using Basic Grey DP and Daisy D's.  The base of under the image from Sarah Kay was die cut from Card Maker Rectangle Classic and Card Maker Rectangle Scalloped.  Zoe Gazing At a Butterfly is colored with a combination of Copic and Spicas.  The next layer  is the darling border Country Girl and ribbon that I colored with Copics.  Garden Gate is die cut from Core'dinations, sanded and distressed with Tim Holtz's Brushed Corduroy.   The second border is Grass Border.   Exotic Butterflies SmallExotic Butterlies Small #2  were cut from a Rainbow paper from my stash and highlighted with Creative Inspirations Paint. Small Angel Wing and Small #2 Angel Wing were also used.   Darling Daisies were a perfect finish accented with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  The pink papers were distressed with Tim Holtz's Tattered Rose.   The finished size of the card is a 6" square.

Copics Used:

Zoe - E000, E00, E02, R20

Hair - YR21, YR24

Clothes - R81, R83, R85, B91, B93, B95

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

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"

Sweet Stamps New DT Members and Pick 6

Today instead of a challenge Senior DT Members are showcasing the Favorite 6 items for Sweet Stamps.  We are also introducing New Design Team Members!!!

There is not a challenge this week, but we will pick two random winners for $10 (each) of SweetStamps rubber stamps from those who post a comment on the challenge blog. Upcoming challenges are listed above and will resume next week

It was difficult to choose six favorites I use with my Sweet Stamps posts.  There are more than what is pictured here.  I will share the reasons for these.

Queen's Gold Embossing Powder

I love to use this particular powder because it is a beautiful shade of gold and is so elegant.  It embosses easily and adds elegance to a stamped image.

Tuxedo Black Momento Ink

This is usually my ink of choice because any coloring is always done with Copics another FAVORITE of mine.  This Momento Ink is a very black and does not bleed when coloring with Copic Markers.

4-Split Perforating Tool

This tool is considered a Parchment Craft Tool. I love it!! It will cut your images out in detail without the maneuvering of scissors especially when you are left handed!! LOL!!! It is fabulous for the Sweet Stamps images that are so beautiful on Vellum.

Vellum

The perfect paper for so many of the Sweet Stamps.  It is lovely for the beautiful frames!! That is the reason I always have on hand the 8.5"x11" size so I can stamp any size stamp!! It is lovely to color with the many colors of Shades Ink.  Here is a link for Parchment Crafting done by our own Stacey Richardson.

Winter Tree

I had to include a favorite Sweet Stamp or two!!! I love Winter Tree because there is so much you can do with this tree for Christmas, a Winter card, a Winter Birthday or anything!!! It is versatile!!!

Elegant Roses

We have some gorgeous ROSES!!! I have many favorites because of my love for Roses!!!! These are perfect for any occasion.  They color beautifully with Copics too!!

Other Favorites:

Cheery Lynn Dies

I love to use any the Cheery Lynn Dies.  They are fabulous in designs and to die cut!! They add the perfect beauty to the beautiful Sweet Stamps.

Viva Decor Pearl Pens

Love pearls and more pearls!!!! You are always in need of a certain color and certain size!! With the many colors available one can create the right one to accent that perfect card or scrapbook page!!!

There are other items I like. You need to check out the on line store and see what is there!! Try something new.

Don't forget the weekly challenges on the Sweet Stamps blog Stop in  to say hello to our newest team members.

Next week Roses will be the challenge and  if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

Cheery Lynn Challenge 14 Red and White

This is my first post as a Cheery Lynn Design Team Member!! I am so excited to be a part of this awesome company.  Their dies are the tops in the business!! So now for this weeks challenge!


The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs Blog is RED and WHITE!! Although you can use other colors, the main color needs to be red and white.  It can be interpreted for any occasion!  I chose Valentine's Day!! I am being traditional!! On to my card!

I designed a Gate Fold card and you can click here for directions.  Thanks to Beate Johns.   Here is a picture of the inside before I tell you what dies I used!!

Cheery Lynn's Heart Within My Heart is die cut from cardstock and used on the outside and inside.  On the outside heart, I replaced some of the hearts with their white counterparts then accented the larger ones with a red heart! The center heart was embossed with the Stitcher RectangleCheery Lynn has the most beautiful dies to custom create roses!! Check them out!! I die cut Cuties 3 from Stardreams paper and placed the roses on the Fanciful Flourish. The DP is from Bo Bunny.  This card is 4.50" x 6.25 in size.  I hope you like my first post!!

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

Heart Within My Heart

 Stitcher Rectangle

Cuties 3 

Fanciful Flourish

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