Home Decor with Acrylic Words

Hello again, I am here with another sneak peek at the project I have up over on the Clear Scraps Kit Club blog.

I am trying to do things a little different for a little while by only showing a portion of my project, hoping that any of my followers that are interested in seeing what I’ve made, will visit the company that I have actually made the project for.

I am designing for Clear Scraps, on their Kit Club Team.

Each month they put together such a fabulous kit.  This is the 3rd month  have had and I have been so impressed with the product in each kit.

Head on over to the blog and see what I have created for today’s post.

If you happen to leave a comment, be sure to let them know Jeannie sent you over.

You can also find us on Facebook Here:

Kit Club:   http://www.facebook.com/ClearScrapsCreatingMadeEasyKitClub?fref=ts

Clear Scraps Main Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clear-Scraps/70440658130?fref=ts

Fall Ball Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fall Ball Blog Hop, brought to you by the design teams of Made Especially For You and I Heart {ippity}!

Here we go..my project is done!  Sorry for the delay!!

 

 

Today we’re happy to share with you all sorts of fall-themed projects to get you in the mood for a season full of crisp leaves, bountiful pumpkin patches, warm apple cider, and all those other things we love that make fall such a wonderful time of year.

 

If you’ve come from Karen’s blog,  you’re in the right place. If you just came across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit Made Especially For You.

 

For my project, I created a ….

fun and colorful fall card.

I am using 2 different sets.  Gurnsey Gingham and New Season New Wonder.

I thought it was appropriate to use apples for this fall blog hop, and here is a secret for you….I found out I don’t have any Fall {ippity} sets!  OOPS!!

But, look, I made it work any how!!  My fabulous papers are all coordinated and matching, thanks to the lovely Deena Ziegler. Be sure to check out her card kits.

We also have some wonderful sponsors giving away prizes to those who comment on every stop of the hop!

Paper Piecings by Nikki
$15 Gift Certificate

Scraptastical Kreations

$20 Gift Certificate

The winners of the blog candy will be announced on Made Especially For You on Tuesday September 18th. Please make sure to leave your contact information when commenting to be eligible to win!

 

Your next stop is Pam’s blog  Here’s the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

Ashley – http://.especiallymade.blogspot.com

Heather – http://www.iheartippity.com

Kristy – http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Gerry – http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.nl

Cyndy – http://www.arcyscraps.blogspot.com

Amy – http://www.abstractsmixedwithextracts.com

Eileen – http://www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com

Sherri – http://www.sherrithompson.blogspot.com

Karen – http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com

Jeannie – https://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

Pam – http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com

Emily – http://www.emilyhammann.com

Robin – http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com

Heather – http://www.papercrafteranonymous.com

Jessica – http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Laura – http://scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca

Happy Hopping!

On the wings of …. a Butterfly!

Anyone else remember that song?  “On the Wings of Love”?

Hardly the inspiration for my card, but the title hit me when I was getting ready to write this post.

On the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge blog our new challenge this week is Borders and Edgers.

I tried to incorporate that theme into my card today.

I am still using my New Release dies and still very much in love with them all.

The dies I am using today are, Celtic Whimsy, Mini Dimensional Butterflies, Dancing Doily Lace Border,

Zig Zag Ric Rac and Wittle Weaver 1/2″ strips.

I love how colorful this is.  I think it fits the saying perfectly.

Be sure to check out our challenge and join in on the challenge for a chance to win a $20.00 shopping spree to Cheery Lynn Designs.com.

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

Shopping Girl’s Dream

This is a little shadow box I got for $1.00 at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section because what ever was in the shadow box had been ripped off.

Knowing I would use it at some point, yep, I bought the silly thing.

I’m so lucky to have all my Cheery Lynn Designs Dies to work with. Here is what my $1.00 “purchase” turned out like.

Improvement, agree?

I took the Reflections Scalloped Circle Die, and used it as a 1/2 circle for the banners at the top.

Other dies I used are:  Zig Zag Ric Rac, Japanese Wall Frame, Sentiment Frame #2 and Embellishment #2.

I framed the sentiment on the bottom with Scalloped Rectangles.

All my papers are by Authentique Paper and the stamp set it called If the Shoe Fits, by Unity Stamp Co.

I think this turned out adorable and I hope you enjoyed my post today.  This has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana posting for Cheery Lynn Designs.

Be sure and check out our Challenge blog.

Our current them is STITCHING.

Enter to win a $20.00 shopping spree at Cheery Lynn Designs.

Wednesday Afternoon Wowzer

 Today is a day I really should have just stayed in bed!

I thought it was Tuesday, and it hit me at some point that it was Wednesday and then I remembered I am the WOWZER girl, and I have NOTHING to show for it. I dropped the kiddos off to school and had every intention to come home and make a QUICK, CLEAN and SIMPLE card and load it up real quick on the blog.  Well that is not so easy for me to do…I get sidetracked as I go!

First, I knew I wanted to use my own nails as my inspiration.  OK, that might be kind of VAIN but so what!  If you knew me, it is rare that I have a vain moment, allow me this one, OK??

To add to my own vain moment, well yes those are my nails…and I made my little design up all on my own…Yep I know…Nails = Just like crafting!  Easy Peasy!!

Here is my card based on my nails!  I am using the fabulous set called, FABULOUS GIRL.

What a fitting title!  Since I’m feeling rather fabulous about the way this card turned out!

All except for my intention of it being clean and simple.

Plus, I  will not go into the gory details of glue malfunctions, sticky tape stubborn backing, hot glue annoying web like strings, craft room mess that allows me to find nothing when I need it….

Nope we won’t talk about any of that at all.

I love working with tiny things like putting a tiny skirt in the stamped dress…

…adding the ruffles to the phrase…

…it’s the little things that make a card unique and a work of art!

I hope you have enjoyed my WOW for the today!

This has been me,  Jeannie,  from The Polka Cabana posting for I Heart {ippity}.

Have a great Wednesday, well what’s left of it that is!!!

Why is this caged bird singing?

Did you get my reference to the famous book?

See my Caged Hummingbird?

I am still having a ton of fun with dies from the August New Release.

The new dies I have used on the card are Bird Cage, Hummingbird, Celtic Whimsy and Embellishment #2.

Dies that are not from the new release are Scalloped Rectangle’s, and Mini Fanciful Flourish.

I am so impressed with the intricate pattern of the Celtic Whimsy.  It cut easily and is such an impressive pattern.  This is easily one of my new favorites.

I also love the new Bird Cage.  What a gorgeous design.

Have you had a chance to head on over to our Challenge blog?

I just peeked and we are up to 41 entries already!  WOW, it’s not even the weekend yet.

The theme is anything goes.  Remember you do need to use a Cheery Lynn Designs dies in your project/card to qualify, but still anything goes?  What have you got to lose?

Have a great weekend!  This has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana with today’s Cheery Lynn Designs post.

Summer Fun Banner

Today I have such a fun project for you to try!

I love using the Reflections Dies in their full size, but they are tons of fun when you just use the halves too!

I am using the Scalloped Oval set on this banner.

I used my digital papers from Echo Park, and created lots of bright and colorful layers as my banner base.

The top tiered portion of the banner is made with the Pennant die.

On the individual banner pieces I embellished each letter with the following dies:

Flip Flops, At the Beach and Little Pink Bicycle.

For the letters I used the Optimistic Font on top of layers of Scalloped Circles.

I love all the bright and cheery colors in this!

It is always fun for me to think of new ways to use supplies and I am very happy with how this turned out.

Now, moving on, have you checked out our new challenge on the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge Blog?

The Challenge this week is Shades of Purple.

I came across and adorable, simple card design and wanted to make this design to show you all.

Here is the card original.

Here is my PURPLE version of the same design.

For this card I used the following dies:

Scalloped Rectangles for the card mats, Black Eyed Susans and Wood Grain Embossing Plates.

Also I used the  Pennant die again because I love that die!

Lots of purple:)

What do you think you can come up with for our challenge?

We’d love to see you link up with us.  Remember there is a $20.00 gift certificate to the lucky winner of the challenge!

I hope you have enjoyed my post today, this has been Jeannie with The Polka Cabana, have a great Friday.

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.

Cheery Lynn Designs Happy/Colorful card time

Let’s start with a disclaimer first!  I need a good Rainbow quote so I asked my top secret group of ladies from the Paper Issues team for help.  I got some GOOD ONES too!

Well my virtual buddy, Michelle, gave the quote I used…and I asked if she came up with it…but she went off line and I had to make an executive decision on using the quote!

I GOOGLED it and came up with nothing EXACTLY the same…so I gave credit to Michelle, sort of an inside joke, but a compliment to her at the same time…End of story!

On to my project!

My card today is my effort to use the rest of the dies I didn’t get a chance to use on my NEW RELEASE post.

 I am using the new dies Country Girl, French Lattice Small and Cuties #4.

I have the Lattice cut in white on top of a white piece of paper that I have used the Pierce Plate on.

How do you like those flowers?  They are a very TOP SECRET design I came up with myself and maybe is enough people say..”OOOH, HOW DID YOU DO THAT?”  I might do a tutorial on them sometime soon!

There is something so striking and satisfying to me about bright colors on a white background.

There are so many different ways to do this and I never tire of trying new ways.

I am having a blast with all the new dies.  I love making my own custom flowers and these new Cuties #4 are fabulous to work with.

Be sure to check out our new challenge…

SNOWFLAKES

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 DeGruccio from The Polka Cabana with today’s post!

The new dies are just wonderful.  Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Cheery Lynn Designs goes and WOWs us AGAIN!

This new release of dies are AMAZING!

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs blog to see what the other DT has done with the new dies.

New Releases from Cheery Lynn Designs

It is that time again…New Releases time from Cheery Lynn Designs.

You can see all the new designs at the online store here.

For this first card, I have used the new die called French Lattice Small.  I also used the French Lattice to emboss by using an Embossing Pad.  Other ides I used are,  Judy’s Bloom and Heart’s D’Vine.

The white background is the paper I embossed with the French Lattice Small,

How do you like those gold tone buttons?  Those are REAL VINTAGE, meaning, they were from some buttons I have that were my Grandma’s.

For my next card I used the new die called Queen Anne’s Lace Border.

I also used the small heart from the inside of the HEARTLAND AMERICA die.

To add a special touch, I took the Queen Anne’s Lace and lined the envelope flap with it also.

For this last card I used the new die called Swedish Spring Oval.

Don’t you love that little bicycle?  It is our Little Pink Bicycle die.

Such a cute card for a thank-you or friendship card.

I have another card already planned and I will be back to share that this coming Friday!

The new dies are just wonderful.  Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Cheery Lynn Designs goes and WOWs us AGAIN!

This new release of dies are AMAZING!

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs blog to see what the other DT has done with the new dies.

While you are there checkout our current challenge, BEAUTIFUL BORDERS.