Cheery Lynn Designs May 2012 New Release Dies

Well, it is time again to shout to the world that Cheery Lynn Designs has another set of incredibly tempting dies that are being released to the public today!

We have lace and fairies and alphabets and fish and flowers and leaves and so much more!

For the card below, I am using  the following new dies:

KOI FISH and LOWERCASE LACE SCRIPT.

I have also used ECCENTRIC CIRCLES EMBOSSING PLATE and WITTLE WEAVERS.

I used a play on the word KOI with my card.

The front reads “Let’s be KOI”

This is the inside, a quote that a friend had sent me and it worked perfectly for the inside of my card.

One last look.

For this card, I am using the fabulous new release die called: WINDOW C.

I had so much fun with this die.

My scene is peaking through the window, as you can see.

A closer look at the beach scene.

Instead of just using this as a window, I created a door/shutter effect by opening up the window down the middle.

When the front is opened it reveals the whole scene and the phrase.

I used the AT THE BEACH die for the inside of the card.

Here it is all tied up again.

This last project is made with a CHUNKY CANVAS from no other than the divine CANVAS CORP.

The new release dies I have used are: ONE FREE WISH and FLOURISH LEAF STRIP.

The other dies I used are :  WITTLE WEAVERS and MEDIUM ROSE.

I just love this.  It is not my normal color scheme, but it is one of my favorite things I have made.

As always, I drew inspiration from the little image in the bottom right by Mary Engelbreit.

I did lots of paper piecing on the ONE FREE WISH to create a truly one of a kind image.

Now I am just giving you a sampling of the new dies.  To see the whole New Release, be sure to head on over to Cheery Lynn Designs.com.

I would love for you to see what other things our Design Team has come up with, so be sure to go check out the inspiration from our blog.

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by, get on over and see the fun stuff in the store and on the blog!

Mary Engelbreit meets {ippity}, Polka style!!

For those of you who know my tastes and styles a little, it should come as no surprise how much I over the top, totally and forever LOVE MARY ENGELBREIT, right?

Well today I am using a card pattern I have from one of her books.

It is a tri-fold card.

Here is the front of the card.

I am using the set called Something Groovy.

One of my favorite things to do is to use my Mary Engelbreit calendars for my cards and things

I was not quite sure if I could find a picture that went along with this 70′s inspired Something Groovy stamp set…but I did! (I think the girl is PERFECT for this card!)

The center portion of the card is a pocket.

All my bright and fun paper is from

MOMENTA PAPER, from the Kaleidoscope line.

This is the saying that was on the calendar page I used, it goes perfect with the theme of the card.

Here is the card all laid open.

Here it is folded back up.

Standing up, so you can get an idea of how it is made.

This was such a fun project to make!

I hope you have enjoyed this card!

This has been Jeannie with The Polka Cabana with today’s post.

The Never Ending “Mary” Card

Hello there everyone…It is me Jeannie with today’s Cheery Lynn Designs post.

I am still recovering from going to CHA with Cheery Lynn Designs.  I had a blast and got to work with Cherry Lynn Designs owners, Mike and BJ Dywan, their graphic designer Viktor, and the delightful duo, Jan and Pam.

Cheery Lynn Designs was well received and I think the company had a wonderful show, it seems that everyone knows about Cheery Lynn Designs!  Hooray!

Today I am sharing a project that I have entitled the Never Ending Card.  Why? Well, I made it how the pattern said to, but I just kept adding things.

Here is the front of my card, can you see the border?  That is made from strips of the Cuties 3.

Inside the cut out square, I have the Sunflower and Ladybug showing through.

Here is a side view, the rest of the card is stored inside.

This was a very fun card to make.

The brad disguises a small piece of Velcro on the opening tab.

Here is the next level of the card.

This is so bright and colorful, I only embellished her hat and 3d’d everything else.  I used the Pretty Petal die to add dimensional flowers to her hat.

Here is the inside to the above card.

I made a pocket with another level to pull out.

Again you can see I used the Cuties 3 and the Pretty Petals to embellish the patterned papers.

This is the portion that you pull out and this houses the final part of the card.

It is a small tag that says Happy Birthday.

I have used the Fanciful Flourish, Pretty Petals and the Scalloped Squares for the tag.

Here are all the pieces..lots of pieces to make this a fun card.

All the graphics for this card are from a wonderful book I have by Mary Engelbreit.  When I ordered it, I had no idea it came with a CD that has all these graphics on it.  I will never run out now!  Hooray!

I hope you have enjoyed this, I was mainly trying to show that you can use the Cheery Lynn Designs dies to make something very cute, just a notch cuter!  I never tire of using these dies and it seems I am always finding new ways to use them

If you would like a chance to try them, why not check out the information on our challenge.  You can find all the details here.

I hope you have enjoyed today’s post, this has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana, have a great weekend.

Extreme Card Making with Cheery Lynn Designs

Today I am sharing a card that I made up in my head.

I am not afraid to make any kind of design, but I lack the engineering skills to make a card like this go smoothly.  It took quite a bit of time and if I make another, I know what I can do to improve this design.

There might be a name for this kind of card, but I have no clue what it is called.

This card is 6 layers and I tried to decorate each layer so that when looking through you could see all the embellishments at one time.  I tried to have the embellishments staggered so nothing overlapped each other.

Since our New Challenge is Beautiful Borders, I used lot of Cheery Lynn Designs borders on each layer.

The best way I can describe this is that it is sort of a shadowbox card.

Here is a side view so you can see how I put it together.

 This is a top looking through view.

I had a ton of fun making this, but next time, I might try to find some directions from someone who has already mastered this!

 My favorite part is my flowers on the front.  The greatest things to me is that when I make my own flowers with the Cheery Lynn Designs flower dies, I can use any kind of paper I want.   The final product is one of a kind, because I chose the design of the flower and the paper to perfectly match what I am making, that is a very GOOD THING to me!!

I hope you have enjoyed this project today, this has been Jeannie DeGruccio from The Polka Cabana with today’s post.

Dies used in today’s project:

Border Carnivale

Lace Edger

Lace Light Deco Border

Anastasia Border

Pennant Die

Flower Chain Border

Cuties 2

Sweetheart Frame

Large Rectangle Piercing Plate

Window Stackers

Please go to the Cherry Lynn Designs blog to check out our new challenge…

The weekly winner gets a $20 gift certificate to Cheery Lynn Designs.

You can go HERE to see all the details on our challenges.

This has been Jeannie with The Polka Cabana with today’s post!

Have a great weekend.

Tussie Mussie Even Cassie would be proud of!

Today I am sharing with you this adorable hanging cone, aka a Tussie Mussie.

You might ask, who is Cassie and what is a Tussie Mussie?

I looked up Tussie Mussie and found out that at some point they were to hold wedding bouquets without getting your hands wet.  Who would’ve known?

As for Cassie, head on over to Paper Issues or Something From Cassie to learn about this FABULOUS lady.

On to my project.

The first thing I did was to use the Wittle Wickers and Wittle Weavers to create my woven cone.

I am using all papers from the Authentique Paper Wonder collection.

The picture on the left it the start of the weaving, the center is the cone all done and the right picture is the start of embellishing before I started to assemble the cone.

Here are some pictures of my final product.  I had such a fun time trying to photograph this, NOT!!

The tag that is close to the handle is actually an ornament that can be taken off and hung on the Christmas Tree.  The picture on the right is where you can see how gorgeous the woven pattern looks.

 I moved indoors trying to get better pictures and got this close up of the Tussie Mussie .

Here again is that fabulous weave pattern. You can also see how I took the Ribbon Eyelet Border and wove ribbon through the holes.  I then sewed this to a piece of canvas to make it strong.

I also edged the cone with the Anastasia Border.

The dies I used for the flowers are Judy’s Blooms and the Sunflower.

On the tip of the cone, I took the Celtic Fire Doily and wrapped it around and secured it with my sewing machine.

Here is a close up where you can see the ornament.  I made this from a free printable Mary Engelbreit had on her blog a week or so ago.  I enlarged it and printed it on shrink film.  I attached it so some cut out
 Sunflowers to complete the look.

One last look, what do you think?

Usually when I am creating for a post, I am pretty stressed and sometimes my 7yo son likes to pitch right in and create exactly what I am creating alongside(which adds to my stress level, believe me!).

 He has used Cheery Lynn Designs dies too.  He has a strip from Wittle Wickers for his handle, edged it with the Grass Border and has Darling Daisy on the other side.

He even has to photograph his projects the same way I do.

This is the mess WE made(mostly me!)

But look, all my Cheery Lynn Designs dies are neatly put away!

I hope you have enjoyed this post from me and my son.

This has been Jeannie with The Polka Cabana with today’s post.

Don’t forget that we have a challenge going.

It is your opportunity to win a Cheery Lynn Designs gift certificate and get yourself some of our fabulous dies.

The theme is FLOWERS.

Check HERE for all the details.

Welcome to the Canvas Corp and My Stamp Box Blog Hop

If you are here for my Cheery Lynn Designs post, please click HERE.

Welcome to the Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX “Partner Blog Hop”!

If you have just happened upon our event now, please begin your journey on the Canvas Corp Blog blog here (http://canvascorp.com).
Many of our wonderful designers are joining us today to show off some inspirational creativity. See how well Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX products are working together!

START AT: Canvas Corp (http://canvascorp.com)
Marsha Valk (http://marshavalk.wordpress.com/)
Linda Abadie (http://lindaabadie.com/)
Sue Sykes  (http://www.kewl-beans.blogspot.com/)

Jeannie DeGruccio (www.polkacabana.wordpress.com)
Jaine Drake (http://www.craftydrake.blogspot.com/)
Janet Zeppa  (http://janetsjoy.blogspot.com/)

Els Brigé (http://bestamped.wordpress.com/)
Jolene Johnston  (http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/)

Cassie Box (www.somethingfromcassie.com)

Isolde Pyncket (http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/)
Agata Pfister (http://underconstruction-agata.blogspot.com/)
Jill Hildebrand (http://www.fromthefarm-jill.blogspot.com/)
END HERE: myStamp BOX Blog (http://mystampbox.com/blog/)

We are giving away some amazing product from both participating companies. All you have to do is COMMENT on all designers blogs along your journey to WIN. Our two Hop winners will be drawn from all participants and will be announced on the myStamp BOX blog and Canvas Corp blog on Monday, November 28th, so all comments are due by Sunday November 27th at 6pm EST.  Good Luck!

Here is what I did with Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX’s products.

My  kids have this table that they play on.  It was starting to get pretty battered.

They love to play restaurant, so I made a little “Diner” for them.

I painted the table all black and using a combination of Canvas Corp paper and my Stamp Box stamps, I made this updated play table for them.

It has a tic tac toe board in the middle and I had my children help decorate it by drawing pictures on the table.

I also made this banner that says “DINER”.  That fabulous black and white background on the hearts is black Canvas Corp paper, embossed in white ink with the Repeat After Me stamp set.

I could have used the hearts plain, they were so cute with the stamped images alone.

I used the stamp set called Royal Flush for all my lettering on the table and other items.

I took this picture at night, sorry for the poor image, but I wanted to show that I also included misc things on the table.  Such as words starting with the letters A, B & C.  I also wrote down some of my kid’s currents favorite foods.  My 7 yo INSISTED on having Ding Dong’s on his list! (YIKES)

All in all, I loved working with Canvas Corp and my Stamp Box.  My favorite about this project is the “Menu.”

I made the “Menu” with Canvas Corp‘s Chalkstock so my kids can erase over and over again when they are playing.

This was such a labor of love and I really had fun doing this for you all to see.

Now it’s time to HOP along and find out what the next talented designer has created.

Your next designer is Jaine Drake (http://www.craftydrake.blogspot.com/.

Don’t forget to leave a comment below for a chance to WIN one of our TWO product giveaways!

I hope you are enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Enjoy your family and friends and take time to smell the roses and reflect on all the things you are thankful for today.

Thank you so very much for taking the time to visit today.

Canvas Corp, I love you!!

I am making this post today to make sure you all know who Canvas Corp is.

You can browse through their catalog here.

http://canvascorp.com/home/?page_id=16

Now when I tell you they are my favorite Polka Dot paper manufacturer in the world, that is not to be taken lightly.

They have these cards, GREETING CARDS, you get a package of 8 plus envelopes.

They are just about the most fantastic thing I have ever owned.

I mean the card is just awesome on its own, all the bold polka dots and all. (Page 28 of the catalog)

So with such a wonderful base, how can any card go wrong?

I am going to show you 3 cards at 3 levels of difficulty.  We will start with the most labor intensive card of the 3.

The Greeting Cards are large.  They measure 5 x 7.

Here is one I created a ladybug scene on.

I also used a CHALKSTOCK TAG and some PAPER WRINKLES.

I love the effect of using the PAPER WRINKLES mixed in with the cut out grass border.

 Here is a side view to see all the detail

 This 2nd card was not as labor intensive.

I initially only wanted the fruit right on the card, but I did not make the strawberry large enough, oops!

 Again, you can see that I used some PAPER WRINKLES for added flair. Th border on top of the yellow strip of paper is called BLACK & WHITE SWIRL REVERSE.

This last card was a breeze to make.

You all should know how much I ADORE Mary Engelbreit.

I took this image and mounted it on plain black cardstock and then again on ORANGE & WHITE DOT REVERSE before mounting on the GREETING CARD.

The flower embellishment is made from strips of paper from some ORANGE & BLACK PAPER WRINKLES.

The black tie on the left is done with BLACK JUTE CORD.

Here they are all together.

Isn’t this a great set of cards?

Maybe you can understand why my title is CANVAS CORP, I LOVE YOU!!

I hope you have enjoyed today’s post,

stop on by to the Canvas Corp Facebook page and let them know Jeannie sent you over and you love their polka dots!

I will be checking their page to choose a random winner for a sampler of some CANVAS CORP paper goodies!!

Let me know you have said hi to CANVAS CORP to better your chance for the draw!!!

Authentique FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

I was recently given a challenge to use my Authentique Paper products and come up with some projects that incorporated non-traditional scrapbooking type items with Authentique Paper, showing that paper and non-traditional items are a beautiful match(which they are!).

The store I got all my non-traditional supplies was BEVERLY’S.

Let me show you what I came up with.

A little headband which is surprisingly sturdy.

This is made with Paper Authentique’s Uncommon line.

A close up.  I got the buttons from the sewing section.

Beverly’s has a wonderful section of hot fix rhinestones, rhinestuds and pearls. Those are some in the center of my flower.

Next here is a mini piece of art made with Authentique Paper’s Journey line.

You know you have seen those mini easels and canvases and wanted to make something with them!

 The easel and canvas are from the Beverly’s art section and the small frames, hot fix studs and beads are from the jewelry section.

I took this picture with my 7-year-old holding on to this, so you can visually get and idea how small it is.

Last, for today, is a card.  OOOOH I love this card!  This is made with Authentique Paper’s Blissful line.

The mini hangers are from Beverly’s doll house section.  The scissors are by Blue Moon Beads and are located in the jewelry section.   The epoxy circle stickers are also from the jewelry section.

A close up of a little dress die cut I decorated with the Blissful papers.

 A swatch of my Mary Engelbreit fabric, with a needle in the fabric as my final touch.

 Do you like that Authentique Paper button?  Thanks to my Cheery Lynn Designs BUTTONS dies, it was a cinch to create!

How do you like the overall card?

I have other things to share but I will do so in a different post!

If you have any questions on any of the products I have used today, please ask.  I will answer all posts and questions and love feedback!

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