The Polka Cabana

New Dies From Cheery Lynn Designs FAINT

polkacabana — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:30:49 +0000

Today I am using the LACE OVAL REFLECTIONS die to make a unique banner.

To start out I cut a lot of ovals from the largest die in the LACE OVAL set.

I use the Sizzix Big Shot and I can still use the largest die, by folding my paper in half and cutting the shape. I will have a fold line down the center, but for this project, that doesn’t matter.

Here you can my folded ovals, cut, still in half, and then I scored the ovals at 1/2″ increments.

Here are the same papers, opened up at their full size.

Can you believe how big those are and that I cut something that big from a Big Shot?

Once again, here the oval has just been cut, the paper in folded down the middle…

…voilà, here the same paper from above has been opened to it’s full size, it’s like magic!!

I am making 2 different shapes for my banner. To make the flower shaped base, I need 3 of the largest ovals.

Here they are cut, and scored at 1/2″ increments.

Here the same ovals are, folded accordion style on the scored lines.

Fold the accordion folded ovals in half.

Hot glue the centers of each oval.

Then hot glue the 3 ovals together, they will look something like this.

Fan the outer edges open to meet each other on the other side and hot glue the remaining edges to form the flower shape.

The other banner shape I created is a butterfly shape. For the butterfly you will need 2 ovals, folded, scored and glued in the same manner as the flower shapes.

Because we I only have 2 ovals, when I flair the ovals around to glue, the ovals create this butterfly shape instead of the flower shape.

To string all the shapes, I cut a paper towel tube up and glued them to the back of each shape.

After embellishing the fronts, I strung 2 layers of tulle through all the shapes to create the SPRING banner.

To embellish the fronts, I used the SWEDISH SPRING OVAL in the centers of each shape.

I had some large letters that I used to spell the word SPRING and then added lots of Cheery Lynn Designs flowers from The Floral Shop.

All the bright and Cheery paper is from Momenta.

Here you can see the letters more close up.

I just love all the colors and patterns!

Here is one last look!

I hope you have enjoyed this post today.

Hopefully you can see just how versatile the REFLECTIONS dies are.

You can just do anything with these dies, at least it seems like that to me!

Have you checked out or current challenge?

The theme is FRAME IT.

You can read all about it HERE.

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

Gel a Tins with Authentique Paper

polkacabana — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:46 +0000

I had such a fun time with this card. I blew the dust off the ole Cricut and used the Create a Critter cartridge.

I am using all Authentique Papers from the 2 lines called:

Gathering & Celebrate

I am using the Gel a tins stamps called:

Love Knots

First, I embossed the stamp onto a piece of paper in black.

I adhered it to my card front as shown below.

Next I embossed the Love Knots stamp onto the tree branch and phrase in white.

Then comes the fun part…putting the card together.

A close up of the darling owl! Isn’t it adorable??

To keep the card closed, I used a homemade repositionable glue dot under the bottom of the owl.

It lies nice and flat and opens nice an easily:)

I hope you like this as much as I do…

I have been so into giveaways lately…we can do one for this card too!

Here are the rules:

For each company that you leave comment for on their Facebook pages,

letting them know The Polka Cabana sent you and that you like their products..you will get an entry to win this card.

Here are the companies:

Gel A Tins Stamps

Authentique Paper

Cricut

I will pick a random winner next Monday and post the winners’ name.

For each comment you leave on their Facebook pages, leave me a comment, that is up to 3 chances per person for this card that is One of a Kind.

The Polka Cabana Etsy Store

polkacabana — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:44:13 +0000

The Polka Cabana on Etsy

To all my blog followers, I am trying really hard to get many of my items listed on Etsy. It is time-consuming, but I ask for your patience while I try to get through hundreds of items to list. There is a small amount of things in my store now and my goal is to add more items every day.

Maybe one of your favorites that I have created is in the store now.

If you are one of my blog followers, you are getting this email and that means you qualify for a limited time discount. The Coupon Code is:

Polka10

It should(fingers crossed) allow you to take 10% off your purchase. I will keep this coupon active through the end of March so that you can take advantage of anything I post in the store until then.

It is not much I realize, but I wanted to do something to let you all know, I do not know where I would be without your kind words and positive affirmations. I read every single comment and wish I had the time each day to write you all a thank you note for your nice compliments.

So remember the coupon code:

Polka10

Come on over to The SHOP and see what is there:)

I Heart {ippity} Wednesday Wowzer

polkacabana — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:22:47 +0000

Hello?? Is there anyone out there? I hope so, because…I stayed up late creating a mini masterpiece to show you all today.

I am using one of the new release stamps by {ippity} called:

Sucks to Get Old

I wanted to show you that these duos are so wonderful, and you don’t have to get hung up on the phrase that your image comes with. #1, the phrase and image are 2 different stamps and #2, because they are 2 different stamps you can mix an match and the possibilities are endless.

For this project, I only used the Image, the lollipop.

I paper pieced it using my brand new, super dee duper, Momenta Cardstock Paper.

For the phrase, I used some letter stickers from my Momenta Super Paper Pad.

I took the time to make sure that the candy jar still looked cute even after the tag was removed.

Sometimes it’s the little touches that make a projects really stand out.

I also wanted to show you I fixed my annoying error from my project last week.

I put a lot of time and effort into this card and took the pictures and while editing the pictures it hit me that I should have made the card front so it opens while holding it as a rainbow shape.

So, I took it apart and fixed my error and I am so much happier with this card now.

I had a giveaway for this and my wonderful friend, Donna, is the lucky recipient of this colorful card.

This card was made with the stamp set called:

Friendship Rainbow

I hope you have liked my projects today! Check out my blog post today…I am giving away the TAG from the Candy Jar project…so you know the drill:

Go leave some FACEBOOK LOVE, Blog Love…what ever you do..leave a comment here..telling me what you did, each comment counts as an entry!

MOMENTA FACEBOOK

Follow: MOMENTA BLOG

I Heart {ippity} FACEBOOK

I Heart {ippity} BLOG

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

Momenta Products used:

12 x 12 Super Paper Pad

5 x 7 Cardstock Pad

A new JW Illustrations Card

polkacabana — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:37:40 +0000

I have a new card to share with you with and added surprise feature.

You will have to bear with ME in this video to find out what I mean.

UGH…IGNORE THAT SAVED SHOT!! Can I change that??? Anyone know???

Here are the still pictures of the card front.

I used the Digital Stamp called SIMPLE SNAIL

Shall we do a GIVEAWAY??

I have said before, I feel so blessed to work with products from some fabulous companies.

For each company that you leave comment for on their facebook pages, letting them know The Polka Cabana sent you…you will get a chance to win this cute little card.

Here are the companies:

Jessica Weible Illustrations

Canvas Corp Paper

Cheery Lynn Designs

Action Wobbles

I will pick a random winner next Monday and post the winners’ name.

For each comment you leave on their Facebook pages, leave me a comment, that is up to 4 chances per person for this card that is One of a Kind, especially since I only had 1 action wobble to play with!!

Floral Beauty with Authentique Paper and Cheery Lynn Designs

polkacabana — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:16:24 +0000

Today I am using more of the New Release dies.

I have made this colorful floral card.

I am so in love with the paper!

It is all from the Authentique Paper Celebrate Line.

I am using my Scalloped Oval Reflections dies today.

I love using the reflections dies that I have for cards.

I used the Reflections Scalloped Oval to create the background.

After I cut out 2 different sizes of the oval, only using the die as a 1/2 cut, I ran them through my Big Shot using the Wittle Wicker to emboss the 1/2 oval shapes.

I then cut some of the Mini Flourish Ones out in black and made my own rolled flowers with Judy’s Blooms as my flower base and some Scalloped Oval Stackers for my rolled flowers.

I added some Lace Corner Deco B‘s as the final touch.

If you have not seen all our new release dies, be sure to check them all out here.

Also be sure to check out our current Challenge, PRETTY IN PINK.

By participating, you have the chance to win a $20.00 gift certificate to Cheery Lynn Designs!

Hope you have enjoyed my post today, this has been Jeannie, have a great day.

Gel a tins Animal Magnetism

polkacabana — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:07 +0000

This card is just a fun, innocent card!

I just couldn’t help wanting to make this ANIMAL card, when I started working with this sweet little set.

The set is called:

Pet Shop

What I did was cut all my papers to size first. I took the sheet of stamps and randomly out the whole set(minus the hearts) on one acrylic block.

I then stamped and embossed my background paper and added the hearts back in, in 2 different embossed colors.

Then a made my phrase in PSE and printed it out and put the card altogether.

Here is the inside of the card.

I just love how whimsical this came out.

Have you tried using multiple stamps from a set to create your own unique background paper?

I will be looking carefully at all my sets to see which ones I can use this same technique with.

I hope you have enjoyed my post today!

Head on over to Gel a tins Stamps blog and see what some of the other designers are up to! While you are there let them know Jeannie sent you!

Have a great rest of your week, this has been Jeannie with The Polka Cabana with today’s post.

I Heart {ippity} Wednesday Wowzer

polkacabana — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:45:27 +0000

Just like I said in my previous post, Cheery Lynn Designs has got some FABULOUS new dies to tempt you with. You can see that post HERE.

I used some of the new dies to create my Wednesday Wowzer Card for I Heart {ippity}.

Ahhh, but I am only going to give you a sneak peek at what I have made, you will have to TRAVEL over to I Heart {ippity} to see what I have come up with!

I will let you know that I have used this new release stamp:

Here is a sneak peek at my creation:

I am doing a GIVEAWAY on this card.

Since this card represents 2 companies, you will have twice the chances to win this little piece of art I have made.

Be sure to leave a COMMENT for EACH optional task I am requesting.

1) Visit my post on I Heart {ippity}, leave a comment letting us know which new release stamp is your favorite, let them know Jeannie sent you!

2) Visit the Cheery Lynn Design new-release post, leave a comment letting us know which new release die is your favorite, let them know Jeannie sent you!

3) Like the Cheery Lynn Designs Facebook page, let them know Jeannie sent you!

4) Follow the I Heart {ippity} blog

5) Follow the Cheery Lynn Designs blog

6) Follow my blog

That is up to 6 chances per person for my very fun and colorful card!

Now head on over to I Heart {ippity} to see what I am giving away!

Have a great Wednesday:)

New Dies From Cheery Lynn Designs FAINT

polkacabana — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:30:55 +0000

I have to say, I am so lucky to have the opportunity to play around with the new release of Cheery Lynn Designs dies.

The February 2012 release is a one of a kind idea that you are going to love.

You can get a look at all the new dies here.

For this project I am using the dies that are called REFLECTIONS dies.

I am using all the dies in this set, but I am only using 1/2 of their potential size.

This is a card I made for my hubby yesterday.

I decided I loved the way the dies all looked cut and stacked on top of each other, I would make a card based on many layers.

I took an old song by Bobby Vinton and created this card based on the song.

I have always loved this song and if I were to have a song dedicated to me…this would make it into my top 10, easily!

I have also used some of the cut outs from my Heartland America die,

Heart within My Heart Die, the new Lace Corner Deco B and Optimistic Font dies.

I have been saving these vintage looking Pooh Bear stickers for a special project, and my hubby made the cut!

The card made him smile, so I guess it was a hit? Here is a side view so you can see how beautiful all the layers stack together.

One last look, I just adore this paper I used by Crate Paper.

I only used a handful of the dies that Cherry Lynn Designs has released, so be sure to visit the website to see the complete collection.

Also, stop by our blog to check out the fantastic things the rest of the design team has made with their issues of the new release dies.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by today!

An Authentique Paper Never Ending Card

polkacabana — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:00:20 +0000

I am excited to share a tutorial with you today. I made a card like this on my blog last week and had a lot of positive feedback, so I thought today I’d share with you how you can make your own.

I have named this card “The Never Ending Card.”

The original pattern for this came out of a book called Very Mary Stationary.

To start you will need 4 pieces of paper.

3 pieces all cut from the same paper will form the base. The dimensions of those papers are:

4 1/2″ x 10 1/2″

1 1/4″ x 1 3/8″

1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″

The other paper you will cut from Decorative Paper and the dimensions are:

4″ x 4″

Take the longest piece and from the left short edge score lines at

1) 1″

2) 1 3/8″

3) 5 7/8″

6 1/4″

Fold along the score lines and you are creating a box. Put adhesive on the outer edge of the 1st scored section create the box shape.(see next picture)

Here is what it looks like, I like to decorate the front before assembling, I find it easiest to do it in this order.

For the tabs you will take the shorter pieces of paper and score them at these increments.

The 3 3/8 paper, score from the left at the 1 1/2″ mark and the 1 7/8″ mark. Fold on the score lines and adhere to the card middle left. This just acts a barrier so the inside card does not fall out.

For the 3 1/2″ paper score from the left at the 1″ mark and the 1 3/8 mark. Fold on the lines and adhere the longer end to the inside center right. To make the tab open or close, either use adhesive velcro or some sort of reusable adhesive.

For the card enclosure you will need on piece of paper that is 4″ x 10 3/4″. Score this paper at the 2 1/2″ and 6 1/2″ marks. Fold the shorter panel up to create an pocket and then fold the other score line to create the card. Embellish as desired.

Here is the completed card front. You can see that I used a Card Candi for my tab and underneath I used the Tack it Over and Over glue.

Here is a close up of the card front. Don’t you love the Celebrate Papers?

Here is the card enclosure.

The card enclosure opens up to reveal a pocket inside..

…inside the pocket is a matching gift card holder.

Here is a close up of the gift card holder. I just love the floral print on the enjoyment paper.

Here are the different pieces side by side.

Isn’t this a great card?

It really is easy to make, if you have any questions regarding how to make this..feel free to ask me.

I have been enjoying working with the Celebrate line and I hope you enjoyed my card today.

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

Supplies used:

Authentique Papers – Celebrate

Craft Work Cards – Card Candi

Sizzix Die

Grafix Arts – Shrink Film

The Polka Cabana

New Dies From Cheery Lynn Designs **FAINT**

Gel a Tins with Authentique Paper

The Polka Cabana Etsy Store

Polka10

Polka10

I Heart {ippity} Wednesday Wowzer

A new JW Illustrations Card

Floral Beauty with Authentique Paper and Cheery Lynn Designs

Gel a tins Animal Magnetism

I Heart {ippity} Wednesday Wowzer

New Dies From Cheery Lynn Designs **FAINT**

An Authentique Paper Never Ending Card

New Dies From Cheery Lynn Designs FAINT

New Dies From Cheery Lynn Designs FAINT