Cheey Lynn Let it Snow

 Hello!  I've been wanting to make a distress background to use with this Aspen Forest die for a while and I finally got my supplies out to play.  

 This is similar to another card I made before the holidays but by changing the deer die, colors and details, although it has the same basic layout, it looks very different.  I used silver embossing powder on the Let It Snow die cut to help it stand out.  The Fancy Reindeer was colored with two of the darkest blues I used on the background.  

Cheery Lynn Dies

Aspen Forest A2 Card

Let It Snow

Fancy Reindeer B843

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Cheery Lynn Let it Snow

Hello!  I'm back with a card using some Cheery Lynn dies from the latest release.  I just love this new Aspen Forest background die and I think it would be perfect for making quick but detailed Christmas cards.  

 As soon as I saw the new background I wanted to pair it with these deer.  I have a number of deer dies but the Fancy Deer Set is so fun with the whimsical pattern and antlers.  I used the same brown paper for the antlers, background layer and the back of the deer.  The bigger deer is popped up with foam tape for dimension.  Last I double layered the Let It Snow and then added glitter glue for sparkle.  

Cheery Lynn Dies

Let It Snow

Aspen Forest A2

Fancy Deer Set B485

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Classy Cards Winter Shaker

Hello!  I'm sharing a shaker card today inspired by this week's challenge at Classy Cards 'n Such.  Pop on over and join in the fun, there's still time!

I started with a white side fold A2 card base.  I layered a piece of Kraft paper 1/8 inch smaller on all sides on top.  I then cut a smaller blue layer.  I cut the middle out with an oval die from my stash.  I glued the Memory Box Deer in Trees die to the underside of the blue layer and then glued a piece of clear plastic toy packaging on top.  I made an oval around the opening with thick foam adhesive from my stash.  I cut another Memory Box Deer in Trees and cut the deer off the die cut, I then also cut the bottom of the trees.  I glued the trees down to the Kraft paper.  I then sprinkled some chunky glitter to the center of the Kraft paper before removing the backing on the foam adhesive and laying it on top so the adhesive formed a little ring around the glitter.

Thanks so much for visiting and don't forget about joining our challenge this week!

Supplies

Memory Box Sketchbook Joy

Kraft Paper

Memory Box Deer in Trees

Scor-Tape

An InLinkz Link-up

Classy Cards Winter Song

Hi, this is my card for this week's Classy Cards 'n Such Winter Birds Challenge.  After seeing the inspiration photo I immediately thought of the Impression Obsession Birch tree die, but as it's still on my wishlist, I turned to other beautiful dies in my stash and this is the result.

I wanted to frame a scene so I started by cutting a frame using two dies from the Spellbinders Matting Basics A set.  I then cut the Impression Obsession Bare Tree and Impression Obsession Deer. 

I arranged the interior dies, glued them to the back of the frame and cut off any overhanging feet and branches.  I added Joy Foam Pads to the back of the die cuts,  flipped the frame to the front, covered it in glue and then sprinkled glitter over the entire scene. After the image had been glittered, I pulled off the Joy Foam Pads backing and pressed the frame onto the blue card stock to adhere it.  

I stamped my sentiment in black and then cut a little red bird from the Impression Obsession Small Birds die. I glued him to a sparkly branch to finish the card.  

Thanks for stopping by!  Use coupon code JENNY-10 to save 10% off your entire order at the Classy Cards 'n Such shop.  

Supplies

Impression Obsession Bare Tree Die

Impression Obsession Small Birds Die

Impression Obsession Deer 

Joy Foam Pads

Glitter

Challenge Entered

Impression Obsession Sparkle & Shine

IO Winter Window

Hi, I created this for a challenge at Impression Obsession.  It's another shaker card.  It sparkles in real life but unfortunately most of it isn't showing up in the photo.

I combined two IO Window with Shutter dies to create this larger window.

Supplies

Impression Obsession Window with Shutter DIE104-X

Impression Obsession Deer Trio DIE080-N

Impression Obsession Evergreen Trees DIE217-E

Impression Obsession Icicle Edger DIE216-C

Impression Obsession CAC Reverse Quatrefoil Stamp

Challenge Entered

Impression Obsession Winter Chill

Classy Cards Winter Window

Hi!  I'd like to share a new shaker card I've made.  I started by using a top folding A2 card base.  Then I cut a piece of card stock 1/4 of an inch smaller on all sides and then used a Cheery Lynn Window B die to cut the center.  

On the main card base I stamped the Stacy Stamps The Woods stamp using distress ink.  I stamped the stamp three times to fill the scene.  Then I sponged blue distress ink on the background using my Mini Ink Blending Tool.  I went over the trees with stickles for sparkle and let it dry.

Before I put a piece of salvaged plastic (from toy packaging) and foam tape around the card to create the shaker and trap the glitter, I cut a piece of frosted self adhesive paper using the Impression Obsession Icicle die and adhered it to the top of the window.  Once the shaker was assembled the adhesive side of the icicle picked up the glitter. The icicles aren't as distinct but really sparkle.

Once the shaker portion of the card was finished, the exterior of the card looked too simple.   I cut Cheery Lynn Holly Leaves, Flourish Band and Lace Corner Deco J to embellish the front.  I cut the lace corner four times and stacked them for dimension.  Before gluing them to the card I added white glitter to them.  I used the same glitter on the holly before I adhered the leaves with Joy Foam Pads.  

I embellished the Flourish band by coating it in Frantage Embossing Powder before gluing it to the card front.  And last, to finish the card I added three rhinestones to the holly leaves.  

Thanks for looking and remember all Cheery Lynn dies are 50% off with coupon CLD (only one coupon per order).  There's also still time to enter this week's Classy Cards 'n Such Challenge.  I hope you can join the fun this week!

Supplies

Cheery Lynn Window B

Cheery Lynn Mini Flourish Band

Cheery Lynn Lace Corner Deco J

Cheery Lynn Holly Leaf Strip

Impression Obsession Icicles

Stacy Stamps The Woods

Silver Rhinestones

Frantage Embossing Powder

Mini Ink Blending Tool

Foam Pads

Stickles

Challenge Entered

Cheery Lynn Designs Winter Whites

Classy Cards Winter Blooms

Hi!  Have you seen the new Time for a "New Year" Challenge inspiration photo at Classy Cards 'n Such?  I was so inspired to re-create my version of the beautiful photo while using something new.

I cut the Memory Box Vintage Apothacary Jar die with white card stock, covered it with versamark ink and Frantage embossing powder and heated with a heat tool.  I embossed the vase three times sprinkling and blending different colors of the Frantage embossing powder.  I tried to really coat the paper to make the jar look like mercury glass. After I achieved the color combination I wanted, I added a thick layer of distress rock candy crackle paint over the Frantage layer.  The jar die cut turned out quite thick and sparkly and looks like cracked glass.

While the jar was drying I cut branches using two different Memory Box dies.  I colored them with distress ink and added a bit of the crackle paint to the edges to resemble ice.  I also added a bit of clear stickles.  

The snowflakes were cut using the Impression Obsession Small Snowflakes die.  They were cut from a pretty blue paper that picked up the color of the blue glitter in the Frantage Embossing powder.  I used the two smallest snowflakes in the set and covered the snowflakes in clear stickles. After gluing down the snowflakes, I added different colors and sizes of rhinestones and Baby Pearls to the branches to mimic the ornaments in the inspiration photo.

Last (but I really should have done this first), I sprayed my brand new Irresistible white dimensional spray around the arrangement, making sure to cover the stacked blue and brown card stock layers on the sides.  I wanted to make a clean and simple card but without the dots of spray, the card seemed to need something else.  The spray added a little dimension and interest and the little white dots almost look like shiny snow falling.

I used Joy Foam Pads to attach the vase to the paper and again on the back of the top card layer to give the card more dimension.

I can't wait to see the new products you use for the latest CCNS challenge.  Remember, you can get 10% off your Classy Cards 'n Such purchase if you use coupon Jenny-10.  Thanks for looking!

Supplies

Memory Box Vintage Apothecary Jar

Impression Obsession Small Snowflake Set

Frantage Embossing Powder

Joy! Foam Pads

White Pearls

Stickles

Classy Cards Winter Wonderland Tag

Hi friends!  I created this tag for the current Christmas Tags Challenge at the Classy Cards 'n Such blog.  

The tag was cut from a manila folder with a Tim Holtz bigz tag die.  I colored the background with cadillac pink glimmer mist and added shaded lilac distress stain and seedless preserves distress ink spray.  More distress spray colors are going on my wish list.  I am having so much fun blending them and they provide great coverage.  

After the background was blended with a water mister, I began working on the other elements.  The main oval is from Marianne Craftables Lacey Oval and Flower die.  I sponged tumbled glass distress ink on the oval to color it blue and added dots of Dreamweaver Pearlescent Embossing Paste to the sky to mimic falling snow.   

The trees were cut from the Impression Obsession Evergreen Trees die.  I cut three sets of trees from white card stock, then colored one set by sponging purple distress ink over it.  I layered and glued the trees in place and then added glue and sprinkled Cloud Nine Microfine glitter on the top trees.  

The snowflakes were cut from Impression Obsession's Small Snowflake die set.  I embossed most using Stampendous Frantage Embossing Powder but some were covered with clear stickles.  This was my first time using Frantage EP.  The effects it creates are amazing.  It covers so well and has such beautiful sparkly bits.  I found it works a little better heated from underneath so the larger pieces don't fly off when hit with the heat tool.  I used Shabby Blue on the corner die cut, Shabby Pink on the snowflakes, and silver on another snowflake also on the Cheery Lynn Holly Lace Flourish die cut that I split into two pieces. To finish, I added a bit of clear tinsel glitter around the outside of the oval.  This card has a lot of sparkle.  My five year old wants me to hang this on our tree this year. Now that's praise!  :)

Thanks for visiting and remember to check out the current CCNS Blog challenge for a chance to win a great prize!  Use coupon code JENNY-10 to save 10% off your entire order at the Classy Cards 'n Such shop.  

Supply List

Impression Obsession Evergreen Trees

Impression Obsession Small Snowflake Set

Memory Box Madera Corner

Cheery Lynn Holly Lace Flourish

Marianne Craftables Lacey Oval and Flower

Stampendous Frantage Embossing Powder

Pearlescent Embossing Paste

Cloud Nine Velvet Microfine Glitter

Stickles

Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

Seedless Preserves Distress Ink Spray

Shaded Lilac Distress Stain

Empty Spritzer Bottle

Challenges Entered

Impression Obsession Christmas Greetings

Cheery Lynn - Tis the Season (Used Holly Flourish die)

All Crafts Challenge Anything but a Card

Card Mania Favorite Color Combo (Blues/Purples)

Craft Hoarders Anonymous Celebrate the Season

Dies R Us Skating Bliss

Good Morning!  I created this card for the new Winter Wonderland Challenge going on at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  It's such a fun challenge with a ton of possibilities and I hope you can play along.

Impression Obsession Small Snowflake Set

Spellbinders A2 Devine Eloquence

This was a birthday card I created for my son's friend's birthday.  The little girl had an ice skating party and I immediately thought of this stamp.  I wanted a lacy, frilly card so I pulled out my new Spellbinders die and this card came together in a snap.  

Her dress was colored with copics and the panel underneath was sponged with distress ink.  The Impression Obsession Snowflakes were covered in glitter as is the skater's dress.  I hope you can join this challenge.  

I can't wait to see what Winter Wonderland you create with dies!

Challenge Entered

Craft Hoarders Anonymous Celebrate the Season

Classy Cards Oh, Deer!

I made this card for the newest Classy Cards 'n Such "Santa's Reindeer" challenge.  This is a shaker card and was very simple to create.  I started with a 5.5"x5.5" square gray card and then cut each of the white and patterned paper layers a quarter of an inch smaller than the previous layer.

I cut the beautiful delicate frame from the PoppyStamps Claudette Frame die.  I then glued the white die cut to the soft pink patterned paper from the Love Letters paper pad and then cut out the center using a Spellbinders Classic Squares Small die.

I cut another square out of white card stock using the same Spellbinders square die and then embossed the square with the Anna Griffin Cherry Blossom embossing folder.  The flower burst embossed pattern reminds me of snowflakes.  I glued the white embossed square to the center of the large white layer so the embossing would show through the window.

I glued the gray Impression Obsession Deer off-center to the embossed square and then sprinkled loose clear iridescent snowflakes over him.  The edges of the deer's antlers and feet were brushed with Tea Dye Distress Ink.

I glued a clear plastic square (left over from packaging) to the reverse of the Love Letters pink paper, then formed a square around the underside of the central opening with foam tape.  I turned the panel right side up and pressed down on the foam tape to get a nice seal around the interior shaker box.

Thanks for visiting!  Remember to use my coupon code JENNY-10 to save an extra 10% off your entire purchase at the Classy Cards 'n Such Store.

Supplies

Cherry Blossom Embossing Folder

PoppyStamps Claudette Frame

Trimcraft Love Letters Paper Pad

snowflake sprinkles

Distress Ink

Challenge Entered
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