Cheery Lynn Designs Inspiration Blog

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

A Country Christmas with GD Laurie Schmidt

Laurie here from Stamping Up North with my last post as a Guest Designer for Cheery Lynn. It has been so much fun sharing my projects with you!

Today I have another Christmas card, which are my FAVE to make. I don't know if you have been out shopping lately, but PLAID is everywhere. Especially the black and red for the holidays.

It inspired me to make a country Christmas card using plaid paper and my Cherry Lynn dies!

I started out with the Christmas Tree Shaker die and added a bow from the Christmas Wreath die set. The presents are from Whimsical Christmas. I added the sentiment and snowflake using the Christmas Gift envelope set.

Cheery Lynn products used:

Merry Christmas Gift Envelope B858

Christmas WreathB839

Whimsical Christmas B849

Shaker tree die set K101

Thanks so much for inviting me to guest design this month....I had a great time!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Maggi with a layout for you

Maggi 3:30 AM 2 Comments

Greetings Cheery Lynn fans! I'm sharing a layout today that I did using Maja Design's Summertime collection. I am a sucker for anything that resembles red, so this paper screamed at me!

Here's a fun way to use your oval dies in a different way to make a scalloped border. I used the Royal Scandinavian Oval Doily 2 Piece Die Set to diecut 2 ovals. Then I cut them in half and placed them just under the floral border piece making a really pretty decorative border. You can make a border like this with either circular or oval dies.

My layouts have to have flowers and leaves, lots of them! I made large roses using the 3D Rose 1 Die and then smaller roses with Medium- Rose 7 Piece Die Set. I always ink the edges of my flowers to give the petals some depth.

I also made some red "black eyed susans" with our Black Eyed Susan Strip 5 Piece Die Set. Aren't they pretty, I bet they'd look great on a Christmas project.

One of my favorite leaf dies is Flourish #14 2 Piece Die Set and I've used it here. I added a little Lindy's Starburst mist just to give the leaves some shimmer and vary the color abit.

I added a popped up layer underneath my photo with a diecut from the Pierced Stacker 3 - 6 Piece Die Set and at the top I added a pretty scalloped striped layer cut with A2 Frames Rectangular Scalloped 7 Piece Die Set .

Cheery Lynn Products Used:

Royal Scandinavian Oval Doily 2 Piece Die Set - DL307

3D Rose 1 Die - B702

Black Eyed Susan Strip 5 Piece Die Set - B338

Medium- Rose 7 Piece Die Set - B154

Flourish #14 2 Piece Die Set - CAFLRS14

Pierced Stacker 3 6 Piece Die Set - XL21

A2 Frames Rectangular Scalloped 7 Piece Die Set - CM6

That's it for me today. Be sureto stop by the Cheery Lynn store and take a look at our new shaker card kits and dies. AND, don't forget to enter our challenge, you could win a $20 gift certificate to the store.

Maggi Harding

# 3D Rose #1 # A2 Frames Rectangular Scalloped

Monday, November 28, 2016

Christmas Gift Tags with Cheryl Walker

Cheryl Walker 1:30 AM 4 Comments

Hello everyone and Happy Monday to all! Today I have a couple of tags to share with you. I have been busy trying to create tags to put on our gifts this year, and Cheery Lynn Dies work Perfectly for this :) I LOVE the BIG dies I used here, and the beautiful shape. I will be writing on the back of these To: and From: , I could have stamped that, but hey I will just write :) hehehehe

Tags measures -5" x 3 3/4"

I LOVED using this Cheery Lynn Poinsettia Strip to create the Poinsettias on both tags. This strip makes cutting super easy, as the strip has enough to create 3 flowers in one single run through your die cut machine, gotta LOVE that! On these flowers, I used a gingham print design paper and my glass flower technique. Love how the flowers turn out and how they stay so perfect. In the centers I used some gems.

Now on this tag I used the Poinsettia die cutting out a different pattern paper almost makes them look like candy cane :) hehehehe

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

Tag base was cut using Cheery Lynn Designs Pierced Stacker #2 XL-20 die

Also used Cheery Lynn's Oval Classic SM Silver Stacker Layers 8 for the ovals on my tags

Cheery Lynn B324 Poinsettia Strip (LOVE this die)

Cheery Lynn Christmas Bell B846 die for the Holly Leaves and branches

Cheery Lynn Quadrafoil Tag B682

I am actually going to use these for all the large quilts I am making for Christmas gifts this year. Ha! I just learned how to quilt, and I am on my 4th one. I think these would be perfect for large gifts :) but I will be writing a little note on the back and tie it to the quilt on the inside of the package . Might have to make some smaller ones for the top of the gift :) or some that are this size, not sure yet :) we shall see!

I hope you enjoyed my post for today, please do leave a comment letting me know what you think of my tags :)
Have a lovely day!
Hugs to all,
Cheryl

# Cheryl Walker # Pierced Stacker #2

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Believe Sign Christmas Greeting Card by Ginny

Ginny @ Polly's Paper Studio 3:00 AM 0 Comments

Hey there Peeps! Ginny here to share a lovely traditionally styled Christmas greeting card. This project started with an A2 sized card base in white with a patterned paper and solid red border added.

These festive elements were cut and given a special treatment with some red glitter embossing powder and Olive colored sparkle pen. The Paris Sign holder was given a coat of clear gloss embossing powder and heat set for shine and additional depth.

To create a neutral background I added a Nesting Doll Circle to act as a doily effect and topped it off with a wreath. The sentiment was stamped and inked to finish this card off and now it's ready to send to someone special for Christmas!

~Cheery Lynn Designs Dies Used~

Nesting Dolls Circles CASO-15

Joy To The World Wreath B481

Christmas Bell B846

Paris Signs 3 B549

Okay that's all for me. Wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

# Christmas Bell 7 Piece Die Set # Joy to the World Wreath

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Hello Beautiful Card by Amy Voorthuis

Amy Voorthuis 3:30 AM 0 Comments

Hi everyone,
I hope you are enjoying your weekend and had a lovely Thanksgiving with your loved ones.
Today I would like to share another card with you all, this time created with Prima Marketing's newest collection "Rossi Belle"! I am totally in love with this collection but it was really hard to get here because is was sold out in a blink and I know why - it's amazingly beautiful.

Hello Beautiful:

For this card I used some of my newest dies to create with such as the B465 - Double Scalloped Border & the cute B488 - Pair of Tickets. This card was a blessing to make and I am very happy how it turned out. Also I took out my doily dies again for this card and it was really nice to play with them after such a long time.

That lily flower is from the build a flower die range and is such a gorgeous addition to your work because it's really large and easy to put together. If I find time I will show you that in a video as soon as I can.

Cheery Lynn Design dies used:
B264 - Build a Flower #3
A160 - Tropical Flower
B147 - Olive Branches
B838 - Fall Leaves
DL102 - French Pastry Doily
DL276 - Mandy Doily
B465 - Double Scalloped Border
B488 - Pair of Tickets
B630 - Beautiful {set if 2}

Thank you so much for visiting the blog today!

I hope you enjoyed my post and I have inspired you to use your Cheery Lynn Designs dies. If you love the Cheery Lynn Designs dies I used, you could always enter our bi-weekly challenge to win a $20 shopping spree.

This time it's challenge #243 "Sparkle & Shine Theme" I can't wait to see your work! I always enjoy look at your works have a great weekend everyone.

# Amy Voorthuis # Build A Flower

Friday, November 25, 2016

Best Wishes by Jenny Alia

Jenny Alia 3:30 AM 0 Comments

Hi everyone! If you are in the US I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I needed a baptism card last week and made a card similar to this, I thought the white on white would work well for a wedding or shower card too. It's difficult to see in the photo but the cream colored card stock has a beautiful metallic shimmer that adds an elegant touch.

I began with a 5.5" card base and then layered a square of white card stock cut with the Circle Pierce & Cut Tool. I then added a shimmery layer cut with the Square Scalloped LG Stacker die. Last I added the Quadrafoil Square Doilyand the Best Wishes also cut with shiimmery cream card stock.

Cheery Lynn Dies

Square Scalloped LG Stacker Dies XL2

Circle Pierce & Cut Tool LG LPC4

Quadrafoil Square Doily DL314

Best Wishes B244

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. Make sure to check out the latest Cheery Lynn Challenge for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Cheery Lynn Designs.

# Best Wishes # Jenny Alia

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #243 - Sparkle & Shine Theme

Bonnie Garby 3:30 AM 3 Comments

As always, the entries we had for our Autumn Colors challenge were fabulous. Thank you to all who entered, we enjoy seeing your creations with our dies.

Our new bi-weekly challenge theme is

Sparkle & Shine

Here are the rules:

You MUST follow the theme and use at least one Cheery Lynn Designs die, of course, we would love to see more than one.
You MUST add a link to your blog post in the InLinkz at the end of this post; no back posting, only new projects are allowed
You MUST link to this challenge in your blog post or on your gallery post
You may only enter the challenge ONCE per week for a total of 2 entries per bi-weekly challenge.
Be sure to let us know which Cheery Lynn Die or Dies you used on your project.

The winner will be chosen randomly. They will receive $20 towards shopping at the Cheery Lynn website. The challenge will end on Wednesday afternoon December 7th at 15:00 Eastern time. We will also showcase the Top 3 picks from our Design Team.

And now to our inspiration for today (for details on each project, click on the designer's name and it will take you to their blog).

Laurie Schmidt

Cheery Lynn Designs Dies used:
B839 Christmas Wreath
B843 Fancy Reindeer

Bonnie Garby

Cheery Lynn Designs Dies used:

DL282 Alpine Flourish Doily

Remember, you MUST use a Cheery Lynn Designs die to enter this challenge.

# challenge

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #242 Winners!

Bonnie Garby 3:29 AM 2 Comments

What wonderful entries we had last week for our Autumn Colors themed challenge.

Our randomly selected winner is:
Random Integer Generator
Here is your random number:
6

Simply Handmade

Congratulations Simply Handmade. Please contact Judy by clicking here for your $20 shopping spree to Cheery Lynn Designs. Be sure to grab the winner's badge from the right sidebar for display on your blog.

Our Top 3 Picks for Challenge #242 in no particular order are:

Donna Phelan

Super Stick Chick

Montownia

Great job! Be sure to grab our Top 3 badge from the right sidebar for display on your blog.

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again in this week's Sparkle & Shine challenge.

# winners

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

'Twas the Night Before' by Julie Lavalette

Juliz Design Post 3:30 AM 1 Comments

Hi everyone, it's JULIE here today and I'm sharing with you my Festive Scene. I love how Cheery Lynn's dies can make so many wonderful scenes on your cards/ scrapbook pages. On my card you will see how I have adapted my Holly Wreath die and used elements from other dies to create this. So let me take you through all the techniques on it.

My card measures 5" x 7", I tattered a couple of layers of paper and glued in place. My Garland has been made from the Christmas Wreath by cutting it into sections. I coloured my die cut with Copic Pens adding Glossy Accents onto my Mistletoe.

My berries on the Garland were made from Red Stickles glue, once dry I added a drop of Glossy Accents to form the shape of berries. The bells were coloured with a gold pen and shaded at the sides with Archival ink.

Santa was also coloured with Copics, dabbing some Stickles onto his hat to make it Sparkle. His beard, eyebrows and hat I added Snowtex and some Glamour Dust too. I mounted him onto my Stacker die to frame him on the wall.

My tree has also been coloured with Copics adding Stickles onto the baubles and once dry a layer of Glossy accents for a domed effect.

I just adore this fireplace and had a lot of fun building it up. I die cut out the fireplace 3 times layering on with foam strips for dimension, adding an extra layer onto the mantle. I outlined the brick embossed areas with a Fineliner Pen and added a different shade of paper to the back of the fire. I shaded my logs with Distress inks and drop shadowed with grey cardstock, adding in place with Silicone Glue. My flames are coloured with Copics and a layer of Glossy Accents, off setting a few layers for a natural look.

The Fireplace die also comes with the picture frames, candles and stockings. On this card I used the Christmas Stockings and Parcels from the Whimsical Set adding Candy Canes onto my Stockings for extra detail. You will find these in the Build A Christmas Tree die set listed below.

Cheery Lynn Dies used:

Thanks so much for stopping by today and for your lovely comments left on my cards. It would be great to see you joining in our Bi-Weekly challenge with a chance of winning a $20 Shopping Spree.

Crafty Hugs,

Julie xx

# Build a Christmas Tree # Christmas Wreath

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Winter Sweater by Debbie Brownmiller

Debbie's Time Out 3:30 AM 1 Comments

Hi It's Debbie back with you from Debbie's Time Out. Glad to see you here visiting the blog.

We have had a pretty good amount of snow here so when looking thru my papers and seeing this sentiment paper I thought it perfect for a winter card.

For my base I used the Step Card and place the paper sentiment in the center.

This sentiment was perfect for using the Christmas Knick Knacks set with. The toque and mittens are part of this set. I used the Icicles Border Die along the top. This icicle dies is one of my favorites that I use a lot.

Along the bottom I have layered the Dancing Snow Flurries . The snowman, scarf and presents are also from the Christmas Knick Knacks . That is it for this time. I hope I have inspired you to get creating.
I would like to invite you to join our bi-weekly challenge for your chance to win a $20.00 shopping spree.

Thanks you for visiting the blog and for all the comments you leave. Have a wonderful day.

Dies Used
Snowflake Set 2 2 Piece Die Set - B635
Dancing Snow Flurries Die - B486
Christmas Knick Knacks 10 Piece Die Set - B331
Icicles Border Die - B472
Step Card - B348

# Christmas Knick Knacks # Dancing Snow Flurries Die

Monday, November 21, 2016

Christmas Village with Lisa Blastick

Lisa 3:30 AM 2 Comments

Hello!

Today, I'm sharing with you a new card for Cheery Lynn Designs. I can not believe I have not made anything new for over a month! I was in wedding mode for my daughter trying to get ready for her big day which was this past November 5, 2016....

Now I'm finally getting back my Mojo that I felt like it disappeared for a while....

Here is a Christmas scene that I had fun making yesterday.

The "winter neighborhood border" was layered twice in kraft and white. I then stamped the sentiment in black ink. The green trees with pearls are part of the new die cuts "tree shaker" I used two different holly's. Small holly from "Christmas bell" and and small holly from "holly leaves"

There is one "poinsettia" in the center with a pearl. Two "colonial lamp posts" on each side just seemed like it fit in the scene. All the stitching on the white cardstock is from the "rectangle stitch and cut tool" Love the look! Tiny doves were stamped and fussy cut out. There is some Green ribbon across the top. Also pearls for the berries and a swirl of snow...