Love

I am here with you today with another try at a scrapbook page; the photo is from my best friend's daughter's first wedding anniversary.  Aren't they a lovely couple?  To create the great frame around the photo I used my Horizon Coved Rectangle Mega Doily dies.  I die cut the frame, then centered the next smallest die over the back of the photo and hand trimmed the corners.  I used a Mega Tea Party Doily as a backdrop for my flowers.  I created the largest flower by layering from the top: stamens from Build a Flower #1, Judy's Blooms (smallest flower) and two Stacker Flower 6 die cuts.  The other two flowers are stamens on top of both of the flowers from Judy's Blooms.  I used my Mega Fanciful Flourish for the greenery.  To create the word "love" I die cut the letters using my Lace Script Lower Case alphabet set.  The designer paper is from the K&Company Bailey paper collection.  Finished size is 12 x 12 inches.

You still have time to enter the Wedding/Anniversary challenge on the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog.  In addition to a $20 shopping spree at Cheery Lynn Designs, we will be giving away a Big Shot die cut machine to one of this month's entries.  So why not join in on the fun.

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 34 - Wedding/Anniversary

The challenge over at the Cheery Lynn Designs blog this week is Wedding/Anniversary.  I started my card with this beautiful Arabian Night Rectangle Frame, I trimmed the center portion out.  Next I die cut just the wedding couple silhouette from the new Wedding Vows, popping them up for same extra dimension.  Next came the lovely Dancing Doily Lace border and 3 flowers created from the Miniature Rose , Medium Rose, and Large Rose dies.  The paper is from DCWV Natural paper packs.  The background paper has a faint floral pattern that does not show well in the photo but is really quite perfect.  I added a bit of Vintage Photo Distress ink to the edges.  Finished size is 6" square. 

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog to join in the fun for a weekly $20 shopping spree to Cheery Lynn Designs.  They are also giving away a Big Shot die cut machine this month, so check it out.   

Scenic Window Vista

Here is a great way to use your Cheery Lynn Designs Window dies. These dies will cut a window into the front of your card but I wanted a window frame so I could add a stamped scene behind it.  I first cut a piece of white card stock, 3.25 x 4.75 inches, centered my Window C die and ran it through my die cutter.  Next I cut a piece of glossy card stock, 3 x 4.5 inches and stamped my scene.  The mountain and river is one stamp from Sutter, the two tree tops in the foreground are from Stampscapes.  I stamped with Marvy Matchables black ink, adding color with a stylus and Adirondack Lettuce, Stonewashed and Latte.  Then I simply centered the window frame on the scene, added it to a blue panel and then to my card.  Finished size is 4.25 x 5.5 inches. 

Balloon Fest Layout

For my Cheery Lynn Designs post today, I decided to step way out of my comfort zone and try a 12 x 12 inch scrap book page.  The hard part was finding subject matter; I have no family but thought this great photo from the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest a few years ago might work.  At the end of the evening as the sun goes down, the balloons inflate but stay on the ground and do a glow.  It is so beautiful to see 20 or more balloons with their colors all aglow!  I decided to approach my page as if it were just a really big card.  I chose this great designer paper from The Paper Loft in keeping with this week's Red, White and Blue challenge.   Be sure to check it out, we are giving away a Big Shot at the end of the month in addition to the weekly prize. 

Here is a closeup of the flowers.  I stacked Stamens from the Build a Flower set on top of Judy's Blooms on top of Stacker Flower 4.  I like how my team members have been curling the petals up rather than down; it makes for a lovely flower. 

Dies used:

Mega Polynesian Sail Doily

Scalloped Coved Rectangle Stackers

Silver Coved Rectangle Stackers

Inverted Scalloped Circle Stackers

Lace Script Lower Case

 Judy's Blooms

Stacker Flower 4

Build a Flower 1

Pair of Ferns

Lace Corner Deco J

Tiffany Border 

That is it for me today, be sure to hop over to the Challenge blog to see who was voted last weeks Top 3 Spotlight Winners and to see what Alison has created for you.  Have a great day and thank you for your support of Cheery Lynn Designs. 

Saturated Canary Nevaeh

Saturated Canary is doing a Guest DT call and I thought I would throw my hat in ring.  For my card I have used this cute digi called Nevaeh.  I printed her onto Cryogen metallic paper with my laser printer.  Copics used:
Nevaeh - E000, E00
Hair - E21, E23
Eyes - G21
Dress and Stockings - RV63, RV65, BG10
Shoes - RV65, C1
Shadow - G0000

For my card base, I used my Cheery Lynn Designs Scalloped French Flair Stackers and the matching Silver French Flair dies to cut designer paper panels.  The gorgeous paper is from the SEI Couture collection.  To frame the image, I used my Polynesian Sails Oval die.  The flowers were created using Cherry Blossoms, Darling Daisies and Miniature Rose dies.  I added Mini Fanciful Flourish accents for the leaves and vines.  On the base I added Francesca border and then die cut a sentiment panel using my French Flair and Scalloped French Flair Little Stackers.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts.  Finished size is 6" square.  

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 33 - Red, White and Blue

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog is Red, White and Blue.  I have used this adorable digi image from Meljen's Designs called Patriotic Bear.  I paired him with some great patriotic papers from Reminisce and my Cheery Lynn Designs dies.  For the card base I used my Scalloped Oval XL Stackers, adding a striped designer paper die cut with my matching Large Oval Silver Stackers.  To frame the image, I used my Polynesian Sails Oval which I die cut out of another piece of designer paper, it had red starts on it.  I added a Patriotic Swag  at the base of the oval frame for my bear to stand on. 

I finished the inside of the card with another piece of designer paper cut with my Silver Oval Stacker, adding another Polynesian Sails Oval to frame the sentiment panel.  This will fit a 5 x 7 envelope. 

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog to join in the fun for a weekly $20 shopping spree to Cheery Lynn Designs.  They are also giving away a Big Shot die cut machine this month, so check it out.  

Give Peace a Chance

How cute is this image?  It is called Give Peace a Chance by the incredibly talented artist Sylvia Zet for SCACD.  I just love her Peace sign necklace and bell bottom pants.  I remember those days!  I stamped her onto Cryogen paper and colored her with my Copic markers.

I thought the colors and patterns in Basic Grey's Pyrus paper pack suited the image perfectly.  I die cut lots of DP panels using my Scalloped Square Lg Stackers and the coordinating Silver Square Stackers.  I even realized I can cut rectangle panels by cutting twice, lining the first cut up in the die.  Too cool!  I added a Canadian Kaleidoscope doily, which I cut in two pieces and slid under the two square panels.  Then a Sunflower embellishment with leaves from Judy's Blooms and my card was complete.  Finished size is 6" square.

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog to join in the fun for a weekly $20 shopping spree to Cheery Lynn Designs.  They are also giving away a Big Shot die cut machine this month, so check it out. 

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 32 - Roses

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog is Roses.  I have made an easel card using this cute little Flower Girl from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I printed her onto Cryogen paper with my laser printer and colored her with Copic markers.  The wonderful paper is from Cosmo Cricket Winter Mittens.  Finished size is 6" square.

Dies used:  Miniature Rose, Medium Rose, Large Rose
Flourish Leaf Strip, Little Stackers Scalloped Ovals
Lace Corner Deco B, Lace Square Heart Reflections,
Scalloped Square LG Stackers, Silver Square Stackers

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog to join in the fun for a weekly $20 shopping spree to Cheery Lynn Designs.  They are also giving away a Big Shot die cut machine this month, so check it out.  

Challenges:

Mo's Challenge blog - Anything Goes 

Digi Makeover Challenge - Seeing Spots

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Cheery Lynn Designs Floral Oval Lace

For my Cheery Lynn Designs post today, I have taken the new Manon's Wedding Garland oval die and built a card around.  It is such a beautiful lacy die that I felt it needed little color and clean embellishments.  To create my background panel, I used my Big Wicker die, embossing rather than cutting.  It reminds me of the beadboard in my Grandmother's kitchen.  One of the perks of the Garland oval die is the two flowers you get in the center of the die; they are the open petal flowers you see in my creation.  I combined them with Cheery Blossoms, Judy's Blooms and Sweet Williams to create my flowers, bending some of the petals up for added dimension.  For the leaves I used the new Flourish Leaf Strip and Pine Branches.  The border across the bottom is my Dancing Doily Lace.  I used Cryogen white paper for the entire card, then decided it needed some color so I used my B000 and G40 Copic markers.  Just the right amount of color, I think!  Finished size is 5 x 7 inches.

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge blog.  During the month of June, all entries into the challenges will also be entered for a chance to win a Big Shot die cut machine!  And you still have the chance to win a $20 shopping spree at Cheery Lynn Designs. 

Advanced Copic Coloring Class

I will be teaching an Advanced Copic class at Inspiration Station in Ovid, MI on Sunday, July 22, 1pm - 4pm.  If you would like to improve your Copic coloring skills, come join me. 

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 31 - Make It Manly

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog is Make It Manly.  Guy cards can be difficult but I find that less is sometimes best.  For my card I used 2 die sets.  For all the navy panels, I used my 

Mini Pearl Square Reflections dies.  I thought the tiny scalloped edges and stitching accent were small enough to be manly and yet still dress up the card.  The adorable image is Mr. Fix It Grandpa from Karen's Doodles. 

The other die I used is from the Lace Corner Deco J set.  For the top sentiment on the inside of the card as well as the embellishments on the gift card holder, I trimmed the outer points off the corner die.   Again manly and yet classy!

To create the gift card holder in the center of the card, I adjusted this tutorial to fit a square card.   The gift card lays flat when the card is closed but raises up as you see above when you open the card.  All the DP is  from SEI.  The image and sentiment were printed onto Curious Poison Ivory card stock to most closely match the DP tones.  Finished size is 5.5 inches.

Be sure to visit the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog for more inspiration as well as a fantastic giveaway taking place this month.  I have entered my card into the Cutcardstock Masculine Card Challenge.

Cheery Lynn Designs Make and Take

On Saturday, June 9th from 10:30am til 3pm, I will be at Inspiration Station in Ovid, Michigan doing a Cheery Lynn Designs make and take.  If you are in the area, please stop by and have some fun.