Happy Birthday!

Hi everyone!

Well I have to say this post is bitter sweet for me as it's my last one for the Jan-Mar DT term is now coming to an end.  But you haven't seen the last of me!

With that, here is my card.

I used the WPlus9 Sunshine Layers dies for the panels.  The inside panel is from MME  and I used the 3x4 die in this set and the pink panel is regular card stock and I used the scalloped die.

I used a piece of scrap card stock and from WPlus9 More Fresh Cuts I stamped the Happy birthday sentiment in Versamark and heat embossed it with Hero Arts white embossing powder.  I also used the Scribbles MFT dies and cut them out vellum.  In the corners of the card base I used the corner stamp from the LF Blissful Botanicals which is an oldie but a goodie and I used Hero Art soft pool ink just to give it a bit of interest.  I finished off the card with a few sequins.  

I'm the type that I keep my newest goodies on my desk in a basket but to me as soon as they go in their storage pockets, it's like they aren't new anymore.  So just to make it easier to get in and out of the packaging here is what I do. 

I take my scissors and I cut the tops off the packaging.  So I can take the stamp set out the top and I don't have to deal with the sticky strip that keeps the bottom closed.  I normally end up getting that stuck to the stamps as I'm trying to get it back into the packaging. 

Nothing fancy but it makes for faster crafting!!

Don't forget to stop by the BRI shop as there is so much awesomeness going on, it's hard not to put everything in my cart and check out!!!!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Coralynn  :)

Sending Sunshine

Hello everyone!

I'm back with a card that I hope will brighten your day.  We are still getting hit with more snow again this weekend and I needed something to brighten my day, that's for sure!

I started with a standard A2 size card base and I taped off the sides with some post-it tape to give me a 1" border.  I took a straight edge and I used Hero Arts shadow ink, Pumpkin Pie, Butter Bar and Soft Vanilla and a blending tool and made rays of sunlight.

I used the Sunshine Layers dies and the Sending Sunshine stamps from WPlus9 for the sentiment.  I put some of the Pumpkin Pie ink on some white card stock and cut it out with the "Sunshine" die.

I use the Clear Wink of Stella glitter pen on the Sunshine die cut and then coated it in a good layer of Glossy Accents.   I used Memento Onyx black ink for the other part of the sentiment. 

Supplies:

WPlus9 Sunshine Layers Dies

WPlus9 Sending Sunshine stamp set

Hero Arts Inks

Memento Onyx Black Ink

Thanks for stopping by!  See you again soon.

Coralynn  :)

Online Card Class - Stretch Your Dies

Hello everyone,

I'm back with a few more cards for the Online Card Class and it's the last day so I thought I would post a few of the cards I made.


This is Day 5 and I was inspired by Shari Carrol's card.

Mama Elephant: Freestyle Florals, MFT diagonal stitched dies, MME enamel dots, Clearly Besotted sentiments.

Day 6 and I based this one on Laura Bassen's card.
WPlus9 Hello die, distress inks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold, Barn Door & Aged Mahogany

Day 7:  Based on Jennifer McGuire's card.

Lawn Fawn Quinn's ABS's, sequins (from my daughter's stash! ;)

Thanks for stopping by, I had lots of fun.

See you again soon!

Hugs,  Coralynn  :)

OCC Day 2 - Happy Birthday

Hello there,

I'm back with a card for Day 2 of the Online Card Classes "Stretch your Dies".    There is still time to join in on the fun!

I was inspired by Kristina's card using dies and masking paper.  It turned out better than I thought.  I used the circle die here but thought I would try a square die or even a rectangle die shape next.

I used an Avery Elle "Hand written notes" stamp set and I finished off the card with some American Crafts twine and Pretty Pink Posh sequins.

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!

Coralynn  :)

You Brighten My Day!

Hello again!

Coralynn here and I have another Lawn Fawn card just because I just can't get enough of these awesome little critters!

I combined a few sets to create this cute scene for today's card.  First one is the Critters in the Burb's and used the tree from that set and I fussy cut it as I don't have the dies.  I coloured the tree with my copics and I paper pieced the top of the tree out of paper from the Sweather Weather 6x6 Lawn Fawn petite packs and popped it up to give the card more dimension.  

Next are these sweet little snails and mushrooms which are from the Gleeful Gardens stamps and dies sets.  I also coloured them in with my copics but added Wink of Stella clear glitter pen to the shells.  I coloured all the other images mostly the same way as I just love how the red gives the card a pop of colour.  The lady bugs are from the Bugs & Kisses stamps and dies and I am partial to lady bugs.  

The grass was cut out with the Grassy borders lawn cuts out of the "Let's Polka, Mon Amie" and the "Pint-sized patterens" 6x6and 12x12 paper packs.  I used the stitched rectangle dies to cut out the panels and put them on an A2 sized card base on white card stock.  For the sentiment I used the one from the Summertime Charms and used Versafine to stamp in out.   Last but not least I used the smallest cloud from the Spring Showers lawn cuts. 

Supplies:

Lawn Fawn:

Grassy Borders lawn cuts

Gleeful Gardens Stamps and Dies

Bugs & Kisses stamps and dies

Spring Showers Lawn Cuts

Summertime Charm stamps

Critters in the burbs

Sweater Weather 6x6 paper

Let's Polka, Mon amie

Ink

Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!!

Coralynn  :)

Sparkle & Shine Challenge #2 - Happy Birthday

Hello everyone,

I'm joining in on the fun over at the Sparkle and Shine Challenge blog and it's a sketch challenge.

Here is the card I made.  I used the Plus9 Peony stamps in both sizes and stamped them with the Hero Arts shadow inks in Soft Vanilla, Butter Bar & Pumpkin Pie.  I used Ranger Archival black ink for the outline but I only did a few of the flowers interpreting the diagonal line in the sketch.

I used the WPlus9's Sunshine Layers Dies for the background panel and popped it up with foam tape to the card base.   I used the Mama Elephant tag die for to cut out the polka dot vellum which came in one of my SSSCK.  I also used the Happy word die and the Happy Everything stamp set for the sentiment.  I finished it off with a bow from some American Crafts twine I got in from Michaels a while back

That's it for me, thanks for stopping by, see you again soon.

Coralynn  :)

Happy Wishes!

Hello everyone!

Coralynn here and I'm back with something a bit different.  A bookmark!  Just because the Otter from Lawn Fawn is just too adorable and I just had to use the new bookmark die from Avery Elle.

I cut out the bookmark twice from 110# card stock and glued them together for stability.  Then I used the Lawn Fawn Year 5 stamp and die set for the otter and Gleeful Garden stamp and die set for the little flower he's holding.

I used my copics to colour in the otter and for the little flower.  I used distress ink for the clouds and applied it with an ink blending tool.  I cut the clouds out of acetate from the "Shy's the limit" dies and kept it for a stencil and it works great for this technique.

For the waves, I used the Lawn Fawn scalloped borders dies and used the negative part for the waves and the patterned paper is from the Yours Truly 6x6 paper pack.  Then I used the bookmark die to cut out the waves so they fit the card stock and bring it all together.  I used Versafine Onyx black to stamp out the sentiment and it's from an oldie but a goodie Lunar Lights set from Lawn Fawn.  Then I used some enamel dots and embroidery floss to finish it up.

Don't forget to stop by the Butterfly Reflections Ink shop and check out all the goodies Vanessa has.  If you're looking for the new Distress Inks, there are still some left so go over and grab them while you can!



Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!

Lawnscaping Challenge #101 - Dots and Stripes

Hello everyone!

I'm here with a card for the latest Lawnscaping Challenge, Dots & Stripes.

I can't get enough of this little hamster!  He is so stinking' cute!!!!  My daughter has a hamster so I obviously had to colour this one the same.  I used my copics to colour in all the images and added some Wink of Stella to the snail's shell and the flower buds.

For the grass I used the patterned paper from the LF Sweater Weather petite paper pack and cut it out with the LF grassy borders die.

I used a few different stamp sets and that's what I love the most about Lawn Fawn is that you can mix pretty much every single set they have and you will get a great project.

For the sentiment I used Memento Onyx black and cut it out with the flag die from the LF stitched journaling card dies and cut out a piece of vellum to go under.  I got the idea of the little hamster swinging from the sentiment and used the gold sparkle Lawn Trimmings as the swing.  

I used the LF stitched rectangle dies to cut out the patterned paper.  The green hearts is from the LF Polka, Mon Amie petite paper pack and the yellow is from my scraps and I do know it's MME but I don't know the name of the pack, 

Supplies:

Tree:  Critters in the Burbs
Hamster & Sentiment:  Wheelie like you
Snail & flowers:  Gleeful Gardens
Fireflies: Summertime Charm
Memento Onyx black ink

Copics:

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!

Coralynn  :)

Floral Thanks

Hi everyone!

Today I have a Thanks card with some pretty pink colours in hopes that spring will come that much faster.  We are still under a ton of snow and it's time for it to go!

Now on to my card for today's post.

I used the Lawn Fawn Thanks scripty die and I cut it a few times out of white card stock and glue them together to get the look of chipbard.  You could also use the Joy, Love or the new Hugs dies instead of the Thanks. For the panels I cut them out with the Lawn Fawn stitched rectangles dies.

I stamped the flowers in Memento Onxy black and used my copics to colour in the Lawn Fawn Petite Florals. You could also use a number of images such the beautiful new set from WPlus9 Botanical Bunch stamp set and get the same effect.

Don't forget to stop by the Butterfly Reflections Ink shop, Vanessa adds new goodies all the time.  The new Avery Elle stamps and dies are in and going fast so don't wait.

Also the DT Call for April to June is up on the blog as well so if you love being creative and having fun doing different projects and want to share, go check it out.  Lots of great DT incentives and Vanessa is just amazing!


Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Thanks die
Lawn Fawn Petit Florals stamp set
Copic Markers
Memento Onxy Black Ink

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!

Coralynn

Bugs & Kisses

Hello everyone!

I'm here with a colourful card for the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog and don't know about you but I am getting a little bit tired of seeing white snow everywhere around me!  So I thought I would do a card with lots of bright colours.

This is a 4bar size card base and I used distress inks for the background.  I took the edge of a scrap piece of card stock and pushed the ink off the card stock on to the base overlapping the colours.  I stamped the sentiment and lady bugs with black ink and watercolored them with distress ink as well.

Be sure to pop over to the the Butterfly Reflections Ink shop as there are awesome goodies Vanessa adds every day!  Also stay tuned for a couple more spring releases that are on the way!!!

Supplies:

Lawn Fawn Bugs & Kisses stamps & dies

Ranger Distress inks

See you again soon!

Coralynn

Hello...Happy Birthday!

Hello everyone!  Coralynn here with a shaker card for you today.

I am in love with the WPlus9 release and I have to say that the Sunshine layers dies have to be my all-time FAVOURITE!   I've been using it like crazy!

Now, let's get to the card.  I used the Sunshine Layers scalloped edge die to cut out the panel as well as a circle die to make the opening for the shaker.  I stamped the heart shaped talk bubble and the Hello sentiment from the Bubble Talk stamp set with Memento black ink on the back panel.

I used foam tape to close in the sequins and glued some of the sequins to the card base along with some white enamel dots just to add interest.  For the elephant, I coloured him in with my copics and I did some partial die cutting so that it would be all one layer.

 I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment at the bottom corner from the Unforgettable stamp set in Memento black ink.  For the sweet little elephant, I coloured him in with my copics and I partially die cut him and the circle so that it would be all one layer.

Supplies:

WPlus9 - Unforgettable Stamp set

WPlus9 - Bubble Talk stamp set

WPlus9 - Sunshine layers dies

Sequins

Enamel Shapes

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!

Coralynn :)

100th Lawnscaping Challenge Birthday Celebration

Hello everyone!

I'm participating in the Lawnscaping Challenge #100!  

I used the Year Four stamp and die set and I coloured them in with copic markers.  I used a white gel pen to add some detail on the critters.  The butterflies are from the Critters in the Dog Park set and the bow on the Ellie's head is from the Monster Mash stamps and dies. 

I used the Wink of Stella on the balloon and bow and finished it off with Glossy Accents.  For the sentiment I wanted something that was more subtle so I stamped it in a grey ink as well as the butterflies.  I coloured in two clouds behind the sentiment with a very light blue BG70 and used the colourless blender to soften them even more.

Supplies:

LF - Year Four stamps and dies

LF - Critters in the Dog Park

LF - Monster Mash stamps and dies

WPlus9 - Sunshine layers die set

WPlus9 - Unforgettable Stamp set

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!

Coralynn :)

I love you!

Hello everyone,

I'm here is a card that I made as a "just because I love you" card.

I use the ever so sweet Unforgettable and Bubble Talk stamp sets and Sunshine layers dies from WPlus9.  The images and sentiments are stamped with memento ink.  I coloured in the adorable elephant with coloured pencils and blended it with mineral spirits.

For the background panel I used the WPlus9 Sunshine layers dies to cut out some kraft and white card stock and popped that up on the card base.  To add a bit of interest to the card base I used the bubbles from the Avery Elle Story Book stamp set and stamped them with Versamark ink.  To finish off the card I added a couple of enamel hearts.

Supplies:

WPlus9 Unforgettable stamps and dies 

Avery Elle - Storybook stamp set

We go together - 6x6 paper pad

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Enamel shapes

Versamark Ink

Thanks for stopping by!

Coralynn :)

You Drive Me Wild!

Hello everyone!

I'm here today am here with a non-traditional, shaped Valentine's day card.

When I was going through my stamps to see what I was going to for the week's post I wanted to do a Valentine's day card but something a bit different.  So when I saw the Happy Trials stamps and dies I thought this was the one.  

I used the sun from the Spring showers dies and the stamps and dies as well from the Lawn Fawn Happy Trails set.  I coloured in the images with my copics and stamped the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

                                     

Thanks for stopping by.  See you again soon!

Coralynn  :)

Wish Big

Hi everyone,

Today I have a card that can be used for a number of different occasions.  I am going to use it for a birthday card.  

I used the sweet Avery Elle Story Book stamp set and More Stories Elle-ments dies,  Lawn Fawn's Sky's the Limit and dies, Lawn Fawn's Teeny Tiny backdrops, Grassy Borders die and the LF Stitched rectangles for the panel. I stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured in them with copics.  I used distress inks to colour the sky and grass and Hero Arts Pale Tomato for the tiny hearts background.  I stamped the clouds with Versamark on vellum and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  For the sentiment and the butterflies on the panel I used Hero Arts black ink.

Thanks for stopping by.  See you again soon!

Coralynn  :)

Sky's the Limit!

Hi everyone,

Today I thought I would do something different from the Valentine's cards.  

I started out with an older Lawn Fawn set, Blue Skies.  I don't have the coordinating die cut yet...but I will soon.  I coloured in the hot air balloon with distress inks and I also used distress inks for the sky and hills.  I cut out the hill with the Lawn Fawn Stitched hillside boarder dies and used the Lawn Fawn stitched rectangle dies to cut out the frame.  

I stamped the sentiment with MFT's hybrid black licorice ink as well as the balloon.  I added a few sequins and took my memento marker and used the fine tip to draw in the little birds.

Don't forget to plan along with the January mood board on the Saturdays' post and we would be tickled "pink" to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by.  See you again soon!

Coralynn :)

Online Card Classes - Clean and Simple 4 Day 1 & 2

Hello everyone,

I am participating in the newest Online Card class which started yesterday.  

Today we had a snow day from work so I was able to spend some time in my craft room.  

Day 1 - I was inspired by Jennifer and Kristina and combined both their techniques.  

I used the Lawn Fawn Starry Background stamp along with Hero Arts Tide Pool ink and pearl embossing powder.  I then die cut the Thanks from Mama Elephant four times and with the top die cut I used the Tide Pool ink to colour it.  I used clear embossing powder to give it dimension.  I popped up the front panel with foam tape on a white card stock A2 size base.  

Day 2 - I was inspired by Kristina's card.  I was able to make two cards for today's class.

I used distress ink markers to do a watercolour technique and used the Lawn Fawn Stitched scalloped border dies.  I then watercolored the tea cup from the Lawn Fawn  Love you a Latte set and dies.  For the sentiment I used one from the same stamp set and used Bubble Gum Mama Elephant pigment ink.

Card 2 - I was going through Instagram and saw Barb's card and I thought it was so awesome I had to try it myself.  I used the Lawn Fawn stitched hillside dies (I'm not sure what products she used) and distress inks and the Lawn Fawn Life is Good stamps and dies.  I coloured in the little crab with my copics.

I had a rough time with this card.  First even through I cleaned off my sentiment stamp it still left a faint impression, next was the distress ink when I applied it I went over the sides and only realized it as I was removing the tape so I thought I would use white embossing powder to hide it (not that great but it worked). You can see the enamel dots that are at the bottom of the card...yup that was an ink spot too!  But I think I saved it enough to include it in my post for today and to show that it's not always perfect.

Supplies:

All Lawn Fawn stamps and dies can be purchased at Butterfly Reflections Ink.

Thanks for stopping by.  

See you again soon!

Coralynn   :)