Its nearly Halloween - Cheery Lynn Designs

It is nearly Halloween!  We don't celebrate Halloween in Australia, though I do believe it is something that is fast catching on.  It would certainly be nice to experience Halloween, and certainly has an interesting story behind the occasion. 

So, to get into the 'theme' of Halloween, for Cheery Lynn Designs I have created a decoration of pumpkins, along with a small 'Boo' tag. Cheery Lynn Designs does have a 'Boo' die, but since we don't celebrate here I have not acquired it.  I hand wrote my Boo, but you can find the die 'here'.

These pumpkins are so easy to create and can be made in in a variety of sizes, easily, and quickly.  AND, would look absolutely fabulous created for a table setting.  I used the Circle Classic Silver Series  (middle size, for the larger one) and die-cut 8 circles - folding each circle in half, and pressing firmly with a score tool.  Hint:  It is easier to do the folding by hand rather than use a score board due to them being round - you really do have to be precise so they match up perfectly. 

Then...simply start adhering one half to the next half, and repeat till you have all affixed, except last one.  Before adhering last half circle together, break a kebab stick with your hands (muscles) to fit inside the length of the circles.  Place a strong adhesive into the middle of where all the half circles meet - place stick along edge of adhesive - keeping the torn, tattered end of the kebab stick at the top, and poking out of the soon to be pumpkin.  Affix last half circle closed, and hold firmly till adhesive has dried, for best results.  

The 'greenery' on the larger pumpkin is created with the Stacker Flower #4, and the smaller, the Stacker Flower #3. I used a crop-o-dile (any small round punch will work) to make the hole in the stacker flower larger to fit over the pumpkin stem, and adhered with a tiny smear of glue.  

The tendrils are created using the new release Expandable Quilling Strip.  The smallest strips on the die-cut were just wound tightly around the left over piece of kebab skewer. Apply a tiny dot of glue to one end, and neatly tuck under the stacker flower foliage.

The  Scare Me die consists of the wicked little tree and cat.  The cat reminds me of my cat Ms Malinki! LOL

... and before I sign off for another week, this weeks challenge is 'texture', to enter visit the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge Blog... and don't forget to pop over for a visit and some wonderful inspiration from the Cheery Lynn Designs Blog.
Till next week...
Sandie
xxx
Supplies List:

Scare Me

Circle Classic Silver Series

Stacker Flower #4

Stacker Flower #3

Expandable Quilling Strip 

Kebab Skewer
AC Cardstock
Crop-O-Dile
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tag
Eyelet
Black Diamond Stickles

Large Oval Vintage Tag - Cheery Lynn Designs

Tag measures 7 X 9 inches

Christmas is over for another year, and I do hope you all had a wonderful time with loved ones.  Now, New Years is just around the corner....

Today, I want to show you a vintage, oval tag I created for Cheery Lynn Designs. This oval shaped tag could easily be transformed into a photo/memory booklet, or made to hang on a wall, showing off precious photographs.  

The base for the tag was cut from the XL-8 Oval Scalloped Stacker Series, and my actual photograph was cut from the L-7 Classic Oval Silver Series, and then framed in the most intricately beautiful, DL136 Japanese Garden Lace Oval Frame.  The largest backing piece was embossed using the PS107 Stitcher Plate, then lightly sanded for that distressed look, using Core-dinations cardstock.

To decorate, I used the inside greenery from the Japanese Garden Lace Oval Frame, and teamed it with the B147 OliveBranches.  The Olive Branches were cut into various sizes and weaved in and amongst the roses, and upwards to frame the photograph. 

I formed three B155 Large Roses, curling the petals up tightly and adhering for the centre and then built the petals little by little around the centre of the rose.  Some of the petals were curled inwards, and others outwards.  There are certainly ‘many’ ways to create roses, from these beautiful dies, and of course are available in three various sizes.  

To complete the tag, I used Creative Inspirations paint to highlight different areas, especially the roses, as well as Tim Holtz distress inks on edges.  Prima porcelain roses and pearls were adhered, and some of my vintage guipure lace and silk ribbon which I hand-dyed in variegated colours to match, were used to complete my project.

Mike has completed a great video, do check it out on the Cheery Lynn Designs Website – “Detailed Dies Cutting Workshop”, well worth viewing, especially when dealing with the beautiful and intricate detail of the dies available through Cheery Lynn Designs... And do not forget this weeks challenge also, which can be found by clicking “here” – the theme this week is ‘Celebrate’.  Just remember, you can create anything you wish, but you have to use at least one Cheery Lynn Designs die in your creation, though more is welcomed for your chance to win a $20 voucher, and Mo's Digital Pencil also has some great prizes for several winners!

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Years, may 2012 bring much joy, lots of laughter, and good health to all... till next year ...

Sandie

Dies Used:

B147Olive Branches

DL136Japanese Garden Lace Oval Frame

XL-8Oval Scalloped Nesting Dies Series

L-7Oval Classic Silver Nesting Dies Series

S104Embossing Kit

PS107Stitcher Plate

B155Large Rose

I am entering my Victorian Tag into the Creative Inspirations, “anything goes” challenge this week.  Please call over and check out the beautiful creations by DT members and join in the fun of the challenge.  The colours of Creative Inspirations paint used in my creation are beige, green olive, and winter frost.

Cheery Lynn Designs - Christmas Card

These last few weeks I have been busy creating Christmas cards... I seriously do not think I will get them all completed, but it is certainly fun trying!

For Cheery Lynn Designs this week, I have created a Christmas card using the French Flair Classic & Silver Stackers (largest in series), and used the Piercing Plate to emboss the cardstock.  I have had-stitched around the outer edge of the image, and also in each corner.... though, I have to admit, I cheated and drew the rest of the stitching lines in place around outer edges!

The Victorian Romance Flourish is a stunning die-cut, and I used this as a main focal point and then furthered my layers with Pine Branches, and the Miniature Rose.

The base of the card was built up using the Lace Light Deco Border, along with the Ribbon Eyelet Border w/piercing.

The sentiment on the card front is from an older Kaiser Paper range I had in my stash, and the Christmas Greetings, is from the gorgeous Graphic 45, Christmas Emporium range.  

Dies Used:

B146Pine Branches

B152Miniature Rose

B122Ribbon Eyelet Border w/Piercing

B133Lace Light Deco Border

PS101Piercing Plate

XL-12French Flair Classic Stackers

L-12French Flair Classic Silver Stackers

DL151Victorian Romance Flourish

Also, before I sign off, please head on over to the Cheery Lynn Designs Blog and check out the new challenge for this week "Flowers - made with dies" - challenge details can be found "HERE".  You have a chance to win a $20 spending voucher - a chance to have more of these delightful dies in your collection.

I am entering my card into the following challenges, please call on over and perhaps even enter yourself...
Crafty Boots Challenge Blog - Christmas
Hooked on Craft Challenge Blog - Christmas
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Sentiments
Truly Madly Crafty Challenge Blog - Christmas Image/Colours
Christmas Card Challenge - Doodling
Dream Valley Challenges - Christmas, Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes - Anything Christmas
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - #69 Christmas
CES Challenge Blog - A Traditional Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge Blog - Traditional Christmas
One Stop Craft Challenge - Traditional Christmas Colours
Crafty Ribbons Challenge Blog - Traditional Christmas Colours
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas Creations
Rainbow Lady's Challenge Blog - Trees & Baubles

Well, till next week.... happy creating....
Sandie

Memory Album - Cheery Lynn Designs

I had a wonderful time creating this week for Cheery Lynn Designs, with a die series I had not used previously.  With the “Special Moments” A2 Scallops and Rings die, I created a memory book.   These books are quite simple to put together, and would make delightful Christmas presents for those of all ages.  The best part is more pages can simply be added at a later time, depending on how you embellish the book; you could easily fit up to 10 pages (including the front and back cover), if not more. 

The paper collection I used is called “English Rose” by Kaisercraft, the 6X6 paper pad, and of course an assortment of cardstock in various colours.  All edges are inked with Tim Holtz distress ink, in the colour of “Walnut Stain”... my favourite for a more vintage appeal.

 For my creation, I left the pages blank. However, there is plenty of room for journaling, and adding in photographs or memorabilia. 

 

Each page is decorated with a variety of die-cuts – the front page being the fancy one with an array of doily dies (English Tea Party & French Pastry), flowers and foliage.

On page “Four”, I have created a flower using the Anastasia Border die, by cutting the die and placing on my Scor-pal, scoring every ¼”. Next, I folded the scored area like a fan, and used a strong adhesive to hold in place – I adhered the newly created flower onto a 1 inch cardstock circle, added a pretty bling piece to the centre, and voila - one flower created.

 Page 4...above

 

On page “Six”, the flower is created from the Heartland America die pieces left over from last weeks, “sending my love” card.  All I did was add dimensional tape between the layers, so simple and yet, so effective.  Its wonderful being able to create something ‘pretty’ with left over die cuts...

  Page 6...above

The back cover is a pocket, which I have placed half a dozen tags – though, this could also be used to store/hold letters, notes, photographs and other memorabilia. 

I do hope my project has been inspirational, and some individuals will be encouraged to create a Cheery Lynn Designs “memory book”...

...and before I sign off till next week, please don't forget the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge taking place each week at the moment.  This coming week the theme is "silver & gold", all you have to do is get creative and use at least one Cheery Lynn Designs die to be in the running to win a $20 shopping voucher... Look forwards to seeing what everyone creates!!

Till next week

Sandie

Dies Used:

DL112Exotic Butterfly Mini

B147Olive Branches

B146Pine Branches

XL-12French Flair Classic Stackers

L-12French Flair Classic Silver Stackers

DL102  French Pastry Doily

B129Cherry Blossoms

C184Judy’s Blooms

DL111& DL110 Heartland America XL & L (middle parts only)

DL101English Tea Party Doily

B127Tropical Flourish

BE103“Special Moments” A2 Scallops and Rings

XL-10Coved Rectangle Classic Stackers

B118Pair of Ferns

B135Lace Rose and Flourishes

B136Anastasia Border (made into flower)

I'm also entering the following challenges:
Just Some Lines, Handmade Gift
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Dies/Punches

Cheery Lynn Designs - It is a BOY card...and Challenge Information...

Hi Everyone,

For this weeks blog post I created an “easel” baby boy card, to highlight some of the Cheery Lynn Designs dies.

I used a beautiful digital stamp by Sugar Nellie and coloured the image using chalks, and used the “L-10 Coved Rectangle Classic LG Stackers” and coordinating “Coved Rectangle Classic – LG Silver Stackers”, as a decorative base for the image.

To frame the image, I used the “DL-125 Celtic Fire Rectangle Frame” die – was a perfect fit, and then added the “B122 Ribbon Eyelet Border” with ribbon thread through, as well as the “DL129 Border Carnival”.

Dies Used:

“L-10 Coved Rectangle Classic LG Stackers”

“Coved Rectangle Classic – LG Silver Stackers"

“DL-125 Celtic Fire Rectangle Frame”

“B122 Ribbon Eyelet Border”

“DL129 Border Carnival”

Also, pop on over to the Cheery Lynn Designs blog and enter the challenge currently in place.  

Here are the rules:

You MUST follow the theme and use at least one Cheery Lynn Designs die, of course, we would love to see more than one.

You MUST add a link to your blog post in the InLinkz at the end of this post; no back posting, only new projects are allowed

You MUST link to our blog in your post

The winner will be chosen based on merit by Cheery Lynn Designs. They will receive a $20 coupon for shopping at the Cheery Lynn website. The challenge will end on Sunday night at 22:00 Eastern time.

 For further information and entry please click “here”.  

I am certainly looking forwards to seeing the entries!!

 I also have added my card into the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chics Baby Challenge
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Use a Digital Image 

Till next week,
Sandie