Christmas Time

Hi everyone, thanks so much for stopping by today. If you missed my last post below you will see I am taking a break at present from blog following and Facebook.

Today for my DT post at Cheery Lynn Designs I am sharing some more Festive Inspiration using some of their beautiful Dies and pretty Maja Design Papers.

I started by fussy cutting my figure and inking at the edges, matting and layering onto my tattered inked layers.

I layered a mixture of foilage inking my leaves at the edges, adding Glossy Accents onto my berries and cutting out my Snowflakes from Glitter Card and adding some shape into them. Finishing with some flourishes and a Poinsettia along with a sparkly gem and Accents of Stickles for added sparkle.

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

CABD12 Snow #2

B777 Floral Bouquet Kit

B901 Acorns and Leaves

B170 Mini Flourish One

B324 Poinsettia Strip

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Crafty Hugs, 

Julie x

Winter Wonderland

Hi everyone, today for my DT card at Cheery Lynn Designs I am sharing some Festive inspiration on my latest Wintry card.

My Icicles and Snowflakes have all been cut out of white glitter card for a nice frosty feel and added onto my tattered layers, you will also notice I tucked some of my Snowflakes between layers.

My Poinsettias I added a snowflake into the centres along with some sparkly Stamens. My Holly flourish was cut into sections and placed around my flowers and the pine branches were heat embossed with a sparkling Embossing powder.

Finishing my card with lots of sparkle and small polystyrene snowballs.

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

B324 Poinsettia Strip

B146 Pine Branches

B148 Holly Flourish

DL175 Laced Pine Snowflake

B472 Icicles Border

C146 Snowflakes 

Thanks so much for stopping by today and Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to all my American friends.

Crafty Hugs,

Julie x

Wishing you a Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to all my friends in blogland. Today for my DT card at Cheery Lynn Designs I am sharing a Vintage styled Festive card using one of their beautiful Cardmaker Dies. I do love the intricate lace look to these dies and how they make a quick and very effective background to a card.

Once I cut mine out I tattered the edges for a shabby feel and pressed the edges into my embossing ink pad and heat embossed some Red Tinsel powder. Layering onto my other cardstock layers and adding some Glass Glitter to the edges for sparkle.

My Snowflake Doily was also heat embossed with Red Tinsel and cut in half and layered behind my Sentiment tag which had also been tattered at the edges, mounting on Noel.

My Poinsettia was cut in cream cardstock inking at the edges, adding micro beads to the centre finishing with a little Liquid Snow and Glass Glitter, mounting onto my glittered Holly Leaves.

Shop at Cheery Lynn for:

• B184 Holly Corner
• B324 Poinsettia Strip
• DL279 Snowflake Doily w/Angel Wing
• CAFR-14 Card Cover Maker #7
• B425 Sentiment Tag 2
• B473 Noel

Thanks so much for stopping by today and wishing you all a wonderful Christmas filled with precious memories.

Crafty Hugs, 

Julie x

Merry Christmas Shaker Gift Bag

Hi everyone, today for ny DT card at Cheery Lynn Designs I am sharing some Christmas inspiration using their wonderful Shaker Dies on a gift bag measuring 8" x 10" approx excluding the handles, which I have decorated. So let me take you through the techniques on my die cuts.

I used the Lattice Valance Border at the sides of my bag gluing onto a red strip of card and then mounting onto my cream cardstock, finishing with a border of Red Stickles.

I started my centrepiece by cutting my large Snowflake in half and accenting behind my stacker layer. My Shaker Bells were heat Embossed with an Antique Copper, rubbing a little black Archival ink at the edges to age them. I filled one with Shaker Confetti listed below, small beads and Micro beads, mounting the other to the side as an accent of bells ringing.

My Poinsettia's were cut out in cream cardstock inking at the edges and adding a mix of Micro beads to the centres. My Robin was shaded with Distress ink and black Liquid Pearls added for his eye.

I added a lot of foliage onto my design and finished off with some Liquid Snow and Glass Glitter for a frosty look that glistens so lovely when it catches the light.

My Merry Christmas was heat embossed with Red Tinsel Embossing Powder for more sparkle. Finishing my bag off with a pretty bow and an accent of lace.

Shop at Cheery Lynn for -

• K105K Bell Shaker Card Kit
• K102-28 Shaker Mini Trumpet Set
• B146 Pine Branches
• B400 Whistle a Happy Tune
• B216 Wreath Strip
• B475 Merry Christmas Hanger
• B324 Poinsettia Strip
• B183 Holly Leaves
• B406 Lattice Valance Border
• B609 Snowflake Delight 2
• XL20 Pierced Stacker #2
• B557 Feathered Friends

Thank you so much for stopping by today and good luck to everyone entering the Bi-Weekly Challenge over at Cheery Lynn Designs.

Crafty Hugs,

Julie x

Merry Christmas

Hi everyone, today for my DT card at Cheery Lynn Designs I am showcasing some of their fabulous Christmas dies on my Festive Vintage styled card.

I started by layering up several of my stacker dies with foam strips between some layers and glued flat on others. My gold edging was created by rubbing my die cut on my Versamark ink pad and heat setting Gold Embossing Powder.

My Holly Flourish and Sentiment were also heat embossed, adding some red bling to look like berries. I love the size of this sentiment as it makes a great feature on your card.

My Poinsettia's were cut out in cream cardstock inking at the edges and adding Gold Flowersoft to the centres. I mounted onto my card with some foliage.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you feel inspired to start making your Christmas Cards. Good luck to everyone entering the Bi-Weekly Challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs.

Craft Hugs,

Julie x 

Shop at Cheery Lynn For:

• B146 Pine Branches
• FRM149 Mexican Tile Pattern
• CABD9 Merry Christmas
• B148 Holly Flourish
• B324 Poinsettia Strip
• XL2 Scalloped LG Stackers
• LPC1 Square Pierce and Cut Stackers
• XL20 Pierced Stacker#2

Christmas Gift Set

Hi Everyone, Today I'm sharing some more of Craft Consortium's new Decoupage Papers for my DT post. I remember as my girls were growing up I loved when they would come home with something they had handcrafted at School or a Youth Club. I still have several items in my Memory Box and Christmas Decoration Box which are precious memories of them growing up. This is what inspired me today to make my own Christmas Bauble and gift box using Craft Consortium's new range of Decoupage Papers and their Gypsy Gypsy pad.

I started by giving my Paper Mâché Bauble a coat of Gesso and then added torn pieces of Decoupage Paper to it with Mod Podge.

My Poinsettia Flowers were cut out in vellum , a little Gilding wax added to the edges and Flower Soft in the centres.

My box I made using papers from the Gypsy Gypsy pad and my Scorpal board. I added my bow and tag which had been die cut out in Mirri card.

I assembled my gift into the box using one of the lush metallic Decoupage papers from the range as packaging for a luxurious feel.

Please head over to Craft Consortium on Facebook and like their page. You will then get info of competitions and Giveaways.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Julie x

Craft Consortium Products Used :

• Gypsy Gypsy Pad
• Decoupage Papers - Metallic Antique Gold and Red Nordic Repeat

Cheery Lynn Dies -

• B324 Poinsettia Strip
• DL278 Horizon Fishtail Banners
• B422 Pretty Pretty Bows

Merry Christmas my Reindeer

Hi Everyone, today I am sharing with you my Cheery Lynn Designs DT card which is a Festive card made with some of their New Release dies.

My large Snowflake die was cut out in White Cardstock. I sprayed with glue and added some extra fine glitter on it. You will also notice that on my Pierced Stacker die cut the little pierced holes act as a super guide line for adding Stickles evenly - Unfortunately the camera hasn't picked up the sparkle too well. 

My cute Reindeer was cut out in Kraft Cardstock adding a layer of White Cardstock to the back I shaded the areas with Red and Gold pens, adding a little ribbon to the neck and Stickles to the nose.

My Poinsettias were cut out in Patterned Cardstock, distressing lightly with ink and adding a few stamens.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a lovely weekend. 

Julie x

Shop at Cheery Lynn for:

• B632 Reindeer Fun
• B608 Snowflake Delight 1
• B183 Holly Leaves
• B324 Poinsettia Strip
• XM5 Circle Scalloped
• M4 Circle Classic
• LS1 Silver Stitching Stackers
• XL21 Pierced Stacker#3

Someone Special at Christmas

Hi Everyone, sorry I am still behind catching up with your blogs after my holiday but I am rather poorly with two different infections at the moment, but hope to catch up very soon if I haven't already.This week the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs is Christmas and I couldn't resist playing along, so this is my DT card for this week, as I love making Festive cards and getting the Glitter out.

I started by cutting out my paper with the image of Santa on it, mounting onto green card and I then dropped a little Stickles into the centre of all the tiny holes around the frame of my Horizon Stacker die.

My sentiment was stamped adding some Stickles and Distress ink for a Vintage look, layering onto my die cuts with a little Silicone Glue.

My foliage was cut and curled slightly with my embossing tool and mat. I then added some red gems to look like berries for added detail.

My Poinsettias were made be shading white card stock with Distress Stains and a gold Mica spray. Once the card stock was dry I die-cut out my flowers, shaped on my embossing mat and added some glittered stamens to the centre.

Thanks for stopping by today, as always your comments are greatly appreciated.

Julie x 

 Shop at Cheery Lynn For :

• XL-2 Square Scalloped Stackers
• DL-253 Horizon Square Boutique Stacker Frames
• XM-5 Circle Scalloped
• M4 Circle Classic
• DL251 Horizon Coved Boutique Stacker Frames
• B146 Pine Branches
• B324 Poinsettia Strip
• B148 Holly Flourish
• DL279 Snowflake Doily w/Angel Wing 

Merry Christmas Everyone

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Hi Everyone, here in Scotland we have had our first covering of snow on the hills and it has turned very cold, but I don't think we will get a White Christmas. 
My DT card this week for Cheery Lynn Designs has been arranged by building up layers of die cuts in complimentary colours of card.

You will notice I have added Stickles to help define my layers and to add the all important sparkle to a festive card. 

My Poinsettia's were made by colouring White card with Distress Spray Stains and adding a little Gilding wax to the edges and a few stamens in the centres. I arranged my Holly Leaves and Pine Branches to form a Festive arrangement. 

I stamped my centre image adding more Stickles and Silicone glue to raise it up slightly. Finishing off my card with a few Red Gems. 

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and thanks so much for all your lovely comments throughout this year. I have loved reading them. 

Julie


Shop at Cheery Lynn for : 

• B146 Pine Branches 
• B425 Sentiment Tag 2 
• B183 Holly Leaves 
• XM5 Scalloped Circle 
• L1 Square Classic 
• XL2 Square Scalloped 
• B324 Poinsettia Strip 
• B454 Southern Charm Valance 

Secret Santa at A Vintage Journey

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Hi Everyone, Today is rather an exciting day for all the Creative Guides at A Vintage Journey. Brenda came up with a wonderful idea that we would have a Secret Santa and exchange Craft Gifts. So all our names were put into a bag and Brenda let us all know who we would be gifting to. I was given our wonderfully talented Nikki.

Today is the big reveal day on A Vintage Journey, where we all see what each other made and who we all gifted to. So please make sure to check it out HERE.

I decided to make Nikki a Tree Decoration along with a Decorated box for safe keeping.

My box was made using my Scorpal Board and and Kraft Card. I stamped a variety of stamps with Archival ink, Distressed the edges and gave a sprinkling of Frantage.

My Poinsettia's were coloured using Tim's new distress spray stains. The dies used here are from Cheery Lynn Designs.

You will also see I decorated the inside. My tag was die cut from a Magnolia die adding the same treatment to it as my box.

  

The Tissue Paper was also stamped and the letter N on the little sticker.

My tree decoration was made with TH Pocket Watch die.

I cut out in 4 layers of chipboard to achieve depth. Texture paste was applied through my stencil. I then added a mixture of Antiqued Bronze and Brushed Pewter Distress paints. 

I rubbed over PaperArtsy French Roast with a baby wipe. I let it dry slightly then rubbed it back adding some Treasure Gold to finish the effect.

I placed some remnant rubs on my acetate to give more dimension.

My background was inked, stamped, Frantaged and the tissue technique for my Robin. I placed some Flowers Soft Snow in before gluing together.

Finally adding a little Tinsel and Snowflake charm I added bling too.

I was absolutely delighted to learn from Nikki that she adored her gift from me.

I also received my gift from Chris. She is very creative and came up with the idea of a Poinsettia Candle Holder, isn't it beautiful.

It looks stunning sitting on my Fireplace and has a beautiful warm flicker through the flowers from an electric candle. It's a perfect gift for me as I love Yankee Candles and will compliment my Christmas ornaments beautifully. Please check out Chris's blog to see how she made it.

Over at AVJ we would like to give everyone who enters our challenges and who follow our blog posts the chance of a Christmas gift and the nearest thing Brenda could think of doing is to offer our Christmas Give Away. This will be a lovely present to one lucky person. Pop over HERE to find out the details.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Julie x

Cheery Lynn Dies Used :

B324 Poinsettia Strip

B183 Holly Leaves

B148 Holly Lace Flourish