CHF Layout Challenge

This is the FIRST Cornish Heritage Farms Scrapbooking Layout Challenge! Very exciting and ground-breaking! Lesley Langdon created a fantastic layout sketch for us to use.

Layout:

My Little Boy:

This actually was a fun page to create. My son is completely dedicated to his bunny. I seriously believe they'll be headed to college together. ;-)

The one fun element to this page are the split pencils. It was a huge mess, but I thought a good touch.

I will state this as a disclaimer... I am not a strong scrapbooker. BUT, I will learn and I know the wonderful ladies at CHF that are the rock stars in this area will help. In fact, I challenge anyone that says they can't scrap to head to the Cornish Heritage Farms Forum in the Scrap Chat area to read the tips, tricks and join the team for discussion on the biz. These ladies also have something planned for this Saturday (May 3rd), as it's National Scrapbooking Day.

For some truly amazing projects, please check out these fine ladies:

Alli Miles
Dawn Lusk
Julia Stainton
Kim Hughes
Kristine Reynolds
Lesley Langdon
Lisa Strahl

Becky Olsen

I hope you'll take this challenge with us. Be sure to post to the CHF gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lisa

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Supplies:
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Stamps:
-leaves from Bloomin' Beautiful (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-For the Men stamp set (The Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-flourishes from Beautiful stamp set (The Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
-Primary red, orange, yellow and green Prism papers

Ink:
-Pitch Black Adirondack ink by Ranger

Other:
-pencils (office supplies) - split for smaller profile
-daisies by Martha Stewart

CHF Challenge #5 - Chalks

Hi everyone! I'm slowly recovering from a wonderful week of Backgrounder challenges at Cornish Heritage Farms. I had a blast! And I was inspired by all the wonderful ideas added to the gallery.

It's Monday again and the CHF team has another challenge. This week our challenge surrounds the use of chalks. I would hazard a guess that any stamper that's been around a bit has a set of these hanging out in their supplies. I've recently added a set of Pebbles Pearlescent chalks to my collection and love them. The soft colors and easy applicator make it perfect for a number of techniques. They are currently on sale at CHF, in case you'd like to add them to your stash of supplies. ;-)

Julia wrote a wonderful spotlight article on them in the forum: HERE.

Hello:

I used VersaMark ink and dusted my images with multiple chalks. When I was finished with the card, I used a sponge and dusted the card with the silvery-white chalk so the whole project shimmers.

Check out these lovely ladies for more inspiration:
Dawn Lusk
Kim Hughes
Kristine Reynolds
Lesley Langdon
Lori Craig
Val Stangle

We'd love to see your challenge creations. We have a thread in the forum dedicated to our weekly challenges. And be sure to check out the Announcements thread for gallery participation.

Thanks for stopping by,

lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Garden Friends (Asela's Collection) by CHF
-swirls and foliage from the Beautiful stamp set (The Rummage Bin) by CHF

Ink:
-VersaMark watermark ink and Encore Ultimate Metallic Copper ink by Tsukineko

Paper:
-Frosted and Intense Teal by Prism
-Neenah Solar White

Other:
-Pebbles, Inc. Pearlescent Chalks
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Silver Bells Dew Drops by The Robin's Nest
-white velvet Ric rack by May Arts

Backgrounder Blitz - Day #7 (Friday)

What a week of fun this has been! I've enjoyed seeing all the wonderful creations and the inspiration from all the stampers visiting with us. I hope everyone will continue to be frequent flyers at Cornish Heritage Farms Forums!

The last challenge is:
Friday April 25th – Challenge # 7 (BC07) – Anything but a card - Use backgrounders to create anything but a card

This was a fun challenge for me. I love making altered projects. I did several for this challenge, so I'll be sharing one quick project for you here... and will post additional projects.

Black Pattern Earrings:
Shrink film is so easy to use. I love that I can do this with my heat gun... fun and fast!

I hope you've been inspired to use your backgrounders and create with us this week.

Thanks for stopping by,
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Pretty Pattern Backgrounder by CHF

Ink:
-Palette Noir Hybrid ink

Other:
-Earring posts, beads, head pins from Michael's craft supply store
-sanding block
-matte Shrink film
-heat gun
-1-1/4" circle punch by EK Success
-paper piercing tool

Backgrounder Blitz - Day #6 (Thursday)

So, have you been creating up a storm this week for the Blitz? I have! And the gallery has been hopping! So much fun.

Today's challenge:
Thursday April 24th – Challenge #6 (BC06) – Masking

Masked Hello:

This is such a super simple card. It looks like I spent hours on it, though! I created a full-size mask with an oval cut out and stamped the two backgrounders. I added the Hello sentiment and then a vellum butterfly. Very fast.

This is a different view of the butterfly... looks like it's about ready to lift off, doesn't it?

Thanks for stopping by,
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Garden Friends (Asela Hopkins Collection) by CHF
-Pretty Pattern backgrounder by CHF
-Spanish Script backgrounder by CHF

Paper:
-Vellum cardstock
-Arturo watercolor notecards from Ellen Hutson LLC
-scrap copy paper for mask

Ink:
-Butterscotch, Raisin, Espresso Adirondack dye inks by Ranger

Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder (to create the mask window)
-sponge
-glue dots
-precision scissors

Backgrounder Blitz - Day #5 (Wednesday)

Anyone having fun with the Backgrounder Blitz? It's been SO much fun so far!

Wednesday April 23rd– Challenge #5 (BC05) – Double Time – using two or more backgrounders

I think this challenge is really an easy one. The backgrounders are so versatile and easy to combine, depending on the style your trying to create.

Something Special:

This card actually uses THREE backgrounders! See how addictive it can be!!! To create the pocket, I held a large piece of transparency on the bottom, sewed it in place, then trimmed to be the correct size. This makes it easier to adhere, since transparencies have a tendency to slide around a bit.

Be sure to stop by the CHF Gallery and Forums for more chat and inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,

lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Sunflowers Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Canvas Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Spanish Script Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
-"Something Special" from Nature's Silhouettes (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
-Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Scattered Straw Distress inks by Ranger
-Timber Brown Stazon

Paper:
-Sunflowers Dark
-Manila tag by American tags

Other:
-pen nibs by Ranger
-Blending tool
-sewing machine
-transparency (office supply)
-Twill by EK Success
-grosgrain ribbon by May Arts

Backgrounder Blitz - Day #4 (Tuesday)

Hiya!

The blitz is still happenin' at the CHF Forums and Gallery today. The challenge for the day is:

Tuesday April 22nd – Challenge #4 (BC04) – Backgrounder Smooches – Kissing Technique with backgrounders

Peep!

I went for a light kiwi color and teal... fun and bright colors... and not my usual style! It's been a week of challenge at CHF and I really love stepping out of my habits and norms. It's how we learn, right?!?! Be sure to stop by the CHF Forum and Gallery for more inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Pretty Birds (the Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF
-End Diamond backgrounder by CHF
-Petite Pattern backgrounder by CHF

Ink:
-Citrus and Pool Adirondack dye inks by Ranger

Paper:
-Intense Kiwi, Frosted Teal Prism Cardstocks
-Neenah Solar White cardstock

Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Foof-a-la clear button
-Grosgrain ribbons by May Arts
-Sweet & Pretty pin by Fancy Pants
-Sugar Coating Limeade glitter by Doodlebug Designs
-Essential glue pad - to get glitter on my pin (and most of my work surface... and my shirt...)

Backgrounder Blitz - Day #3 (Monday)

The work week may have started but the challenge is still rockin' the Cornish Heritage Farms gallery and forum!

Today's criteria is:

Monday April 21st – Challenge #3 (BC03)– Backgrounders stamped on anything but paper…you CAN use paper…just make sure at least one backgrounder is stamped on something besides paper

Thoughts of You:

I decided to channel Julia Stainton on this card! It reminds me a bit of her style!! LOL! I stamped the grid paper backgrounder on the transparency with white stazon. It is really a super fast card... and I LOVE fast cards!

Be sure to stop by the forums and gallery for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by,

lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Grid Paper backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Nature's Silhouettes (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-"thougths of you" from Silhouette Blooms I (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
-Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, and Black Soot Distress inks by Ranger
-Stazon White

Paper:
-Candle Glow Light Prism cardstock
-Neenah Solar White cardstock from Ellen Hutson LLC

Other:
-Striped and green grosgrain by May Arts
-transparency sheet (office supply)
-hat pin and beads from Michael's

CHF Challenge # 4 - Sketch

It's our weekly challenge at Cornish Heritage Farms... and this week, Lesley Langdon has created a sketch to get us thinking. We often have terrific storms in the St. Louis area... one evening we had a whopper! The kids and I watched as the storm raged through, only to reveal a wonderful rainbow and a sunset of fire. I caught both in film; the sunset was so vibrant that my picture actually did this justice.

A Moment in Time:

I decided to use Lesley's Photo Op stamp set (the Rummage Bin) to create my card. It's perfect for it! At first glance, the Photo Op stamp set looks to be central for scrappers... but it's been a huge inspiration for my cardmaking.

I opted to stick with the fiery colors of the sunset and the silhouettes of the trees. A simple card for a wonderful layout.

Be sure to check out the other CHF Designers participating in the challenge for more inspiration on this sketch.

Dawn Lusk
Julia Stainton
Julie Campbell
Kim Hughes
Kristine Reynolds
Lesley Langdon
Lisa Strahl
Sherrie Siemens
Val Stangle

Thanks for stopping by,

lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Photo Op (the Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Trees backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
-Sunflowers Medium, Intense Orange and Birchtone Dark by Prism
-Neenah Classic Cream from Ellen Hutson LLC

Ink:
-Vintage Photo distress ink by Ranger

Other:
-Coluzzle circle template and cutting system
-Fastenator and copper bar
-Copic marker (to tint copper bar)
-ink blending tool by Ranger

Backgrounder Blitz - Day #2 (Sunday)

Happy Sunday! Day 2 of the Backgrounder Blitz has been a blast!!!

The criteria for the challenge was:

Sunday April 20th – Challenge #2 (BC02) – Partial backgrounder stamping – fading or stamping part of a layer



Hello:

I love using the Pearl Acrylic Paint Dabbers by Ranger in place of ink. I inked a portion of the Large Polka Dot backgrounder with the paint and stamped it on my cardstock. It acts as though I've embossed the image, but I've got that metallic look to it that I love. I highly recommend this technique.

By the way - did you see that wide grosgrain ribbon? It was my inspiration for my last two cards. Isn't it amazing?!?! I've been hoarding it. LOL! This card also uses Mona's sketch as a jumping point too. Don't you love a good challenge?

Please stop by the forums and gallery for more chat and inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Vases (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-"hello" from the Scripty words stamp set (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Silhouette Blooms I (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Large Polka Dot Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
-cranberry, Latte, Espresso, Shell pink, and Lettuce Adirondack dye inks by Ranger

Paper:
-Rose light, Prismatic White and Suade Brown Dark Prism cardstocks

Other:
-Pearl Acrylic Paint Dabber by Ranger
-Coluzzle
-Shapeabilities by Spellbinder
-Wide ribbon by May Arts
-crocheted ribbon / Elsyee by Prima
-Sewing machine and thread
-Silver bells dew drops by the Robin's Nest
-ink blending tool
-copic markers

Backgrounder Blitz - Day #1 (Saturday)

OK. I'm a day late in posting this, so I'm sending two posts out today. ;-)

Cornish Heritage Farms is hosting a week of fun challenges surrounding their backgrounder stamps. Listed below are the topics and rules (which are also posted in the CHF Forum).

Saturday April 19th – Our first backgrounder challenge (BC01) - A sketch challenge by Lisa Strahl

Sunday April 20th – Challenge #2 (BC02) – Partial backgrounder stamping – fading or stamping part of a layer

Monday April 21st – Challenge #3 (BC03)– Backgrounders stamped on anything but paper…you CAN use paper…just make sure at least one backgrounder is stamped on something besides paper

Tuesday April 22nd – Challenge #4 (BC04) – Backgrounder Smooches – Kissing Technique with backgrounders

Wednesday April 23rd– Challenge #5 (BC05) – Double Time – using two or more backgrounders

Thursday April 24th – Challenge #6 (BC06) – Masking

Friday April 25th – Challenge # 7 (BC07) – Anything but a card - Use backgrounders to create anything but a card & RELEASE DAY


Rules:
• Use Cornish Heritage Farms Backgrounders
• Upload your project to the Cornish Heritage Farms Gallery using the appropriate keyword
• Please post a link to your design back in the CHF forum thread for that day
You may double up your challenges but please submit your design to only ONE of the challenges to keep the chances fair for everyone. One project = one chance to win
• You can create as many designs as you wish for each challenge

So, to highlight the first challenge for Mona's sketch, I created this card.

Framed Love:
My inspiration for this card was a wide grosgrain ribbon I'd been hoarding. Ironically enough, the ribbon didn't make it on this project. Funny how that happens sometimes. LOL! I did use it on my Sunday card, though. The brown cardstock is stitched to hold the pleats.

I hope you'll join us at for the challenges!

Thanks for stopping by,

lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-"Love" from For the Men stamp set (the Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-frames and angel from Story Book stamp set (the Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Scratched grid Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Sophisticated Swirl Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
-cranberry, Espresso and Shell pink Adirondack dye inks by Ranger

Paper:
-Rose light, Prismatic White and Suede Brown Dark Prism cardstocks

Other:
-precision scissors
-dimensional tape
-Sewing machine and thread

Essentially Blown Away!

It goes without saying that strong images make a beautiful card. But having the right sentiment makes a good card meaningful... wouldn't you agree? We spend so much time putting thought into the details. Having the right thing to say with the card is essential.

I'm so excited to share that Lisa Strahl has created a new set for her line (Mona Lisa Moments at Cornish Heritage Farms) that has the right word for the occasion. The set is called Script Essential Expressions.

I've created a simple card to share with you how great this set is.

Welcome Baby Girl:

It's a super simple card. And I had so much fun making it! I stamped the Pretty Pattern backgrounder on Solar White cardstock (I used a quarter of cardstock - one piece). Then, using the magnetic placement matte for my Nestabilities, I cut and embossed a circle and a ring. Using a piece of scrap, I added the rattle handle. Very sweet.

Stop by the CHF Gallery for more inspiration with this sentiment set: HERE.

Thanks for stopping by,

lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
- Script Essential Expressions from the Mona Lisa Moments Collection by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Pretty Pattern backgrounder from Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
- Frosted Pink cardstock by Prism
- Neenah Solar White cardstock from Ellen Hutson LLC

Ink:
- Shell Pink and Slate Adirondack inks by Ranger

Other:
- pink satin ribbon by May Arts
- flat back adhesive pearls from Ellen Hutson LLC
- Nestabilities by Spellbinder

Unique Challenge # 3

This week's challenge for the Cornish Heritage Farm's team is very unique. We've all been asked to think of the reasons we love CHF.

I designed a card to highlight a couple reasons.

Somebunny Loves You



Let me count the ways...

1. Technique Forum - Just when you think you've mastered everything, you can learn something new. Lori Craig wrote a fantastic tutorial on using Adirondack Paint Dabbers, in place of ink. I used this technique on my card. You can find it HERE in the CHF forum.

2. Community - While CHF is a small, family run business, they ship internationally. It's great to see our international friends join us on the forum.

3. Gallery - There are SO many wonderful projects. I love to see when friends post their creations in the CHF gallery. I get so much inspiration from all the talent around us! The layout inspiration for my card was from Michele's design:

Original card: Hoot and Holler

I loved the positioning of the piecing of the back panels and used her stitching elements and placement in my card too. It was a fun card to make. Thanks, Michele for a fantastic card design!!!

I think I could go on for hours about all the reasons I love CHF like,

* free domestic shipping on orders over $35

* high quality stamps

* some of the most amazing artists ever, who are tip-top in trend-setting!!!!

* partnerships for licensed images (like the Thomas Kincaid artwork)

* AND a big first - one that means so much to me... they created a team of designers (new to the scene / Fresh Faces), when the trend dictated only getting the best in the industry... they took a chance on me...

There are SO many more reasons. I'd love it if you check out the team of designers that have joined this challenge. I know they'll point out other awesome facts about CHF, as well as share their talent.

Alli Miles
Dawn Lusk
Julia Stainton
Julie Campbell
Kim Hughes
Kristine Reynolds
Lesley Langdon
Lisa Strahl
Lori Craig
Sherrie Siemens

Thanks for stopping by,

lise

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ETA: New photo added to the post that was brighter and easier to see the details. Thanks!

Supplies:

Stamps:

-Open Circles and Grid Paper backgrounders by Cornish Heritage Farms

-Cutie Pet-tootie and Pet-tootie Sentiments stamp sets (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:

-Frosted Yellow, Nautical Blue Medium and Dark, and Prismatic White

Ink:

-Pitch Black and Stonewashed Adirondack inks by Ranger

Other:

-Pearl Adirondack acrylic paint Dabber by Ranger

-Foof-a-la buttons

-Copic markers

-paper piercer and ruler

-dimensional tape

-Copic multiliner pigment pen - 0.3

-liquid applique by Marvy

-white gel pen by Sakura

A Real Photo Op

It's not often that I can catch a REAL smile on either of my kids. You know the look... it's a forced smile or total cheese. My son, Jack, lost one of his front teeth and I got the biggest, most natural smile EVER.

I can't pass up that kind of moment...

SMILE:

I admit... I'm not a strong scrapbooker. In fact, I think a 12x12 page completely overwhelms me and I feel the need to fill the negative space. As a result, I stick to 6x6 pages. I always have a sense of accomplishment when I complete them too!

I used the Photo Op set (new from the Rummage Bin by Cornish Heritage Farms) to create this page. The finials/brackets in the set were used to make another frame (what can I say... I love that look). I also stamped the arrow, but faded it out because it's sized for a larger page. It worked out perfectly for this page because I also wanted to focus on that great grin!!!

My color inspiration... Jack's beautiful blue eyes (even though I opted for a grey-scale photo).

The Photo Op set makes scrapping so easy! Check out the gallery at CHF if you're looking for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by,
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
- Photo Op stamp set from the Rummage Bin Collection by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
- Neenah Solar White cardstock from Ellen Hutson LLC
- Nautical Blue Light and Medium cardstocks from Prism

Ink:
- Denim Adirondack ink by Ranger
- Faded Jeans Distress inks by Ranger
- Frost White Colorbox pigment ink

Other:
- opaque white pen by Inkssentials

Sketch Challenge Card

I really enjoyed today's sketch at Splitcoaststampers - SC171. It was hosted by none other than Lisa Strahl!

Friends:

Isn't this a fun layout??? I couldn't pass up the opportunity to create!

A few notes about the design:
1. I really love using designer paper. With the focus of this sketch being the canted oval, I really didn't want to cover that pretty paper. I used my scallop and classic Nestabilities to create a ring. The center ovals are smaller, so the background paper peeks out.

2. Another fun detail was the addition of Distress Crackle paint to the corners. I sponged a bit of Worn Lipstick Distress ink over the cracks to add to the dimension. In addition to this, it curled the paper edge a bit and I loved the effect.

If you create something for this sketch, drop me a note. I'd love to see what you make.

Thanks for stopping by!

lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Pretty Birds set from the Kim Hughes Collection at Cornish Heritage Farms
-"friends" from the Scripty Words set from the Kim Hughes Collection at Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
-Spring Willow dark, Baby Pink Light and Medium Prism cardstocks
-Neenah Solar White cardstock from Ellen Hutson LLC

Patterned Paper:
-Sprout by Memory Box

Ink:
-Worn Lipstick Distress ink by Ranger
-Pitch Black Adirondack dye ink by Ranger

Other:
-white embroidery floss (DMC from Hobby Lobby)
-Worn Lipstick crackle paint by Ranger
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder from Ellen Hutson LLC
-Autumn Leaves buttons
-yellow ribbon brad from Making Memories
-Copic markers

Finished card size: 4" x 5.5" - I wanted something a little slimmer than a standard card.

Rummage Bin Release

I think this post will entice!!! Lesley Langdon, Designer and Artist for Cornish Heritage Farms, has a new release today:

Shady Daisy backgrounder
Photo OpI thought I'd showcase one of the projects I created with the Photo Op stamp set.

Smile:

I just LOVE this color combo!!! And this card does make me Smile!

The inspiration was the wide striped ribbon by May Arts. I find the wide ribbon to be a challenge for regular A2 cards... but a square card works. What I love about the Photo Op stamp set is how versatile it is for cardmakers.

I used the bracket to make a frame and trimmed. The frame is adhered with dimensional tape. I've added a picture of the side view below:

For more inspiration with these sets, check out the Cornish Heritage Farms Gallery.

Thanks for looking,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
- Photo Op stamp set from the Rummage Bin Collection by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
- Frosted and Intense Kiwi by Prism cardstocks
- Neenah Solar White cardstock from Ellen Hutson LLC

Ink:
- Lettuce Adirondack ink by Ranger

Other:
- Wide striped satin ribbon and pink satin ribbon by May Arts
- Flower and chipboard button by Prima Marketing
- dimensional tape

CHF Challenge # 2

I love that the CHF team is doing weekly blog challenges. It gets me creating AND blogging!

This week, the focus is on Distress inks. The Distress inks are part of the product spotlight at Cornish Heritage Farms. Julia Stainton has written a wonderful article highlighting why Distress inks are amazing. You can check it out HERE. Keri Sereika wrote a tutorial on how to use the Distress inks to make collage art - one stamp at a time. And being the product spotlight at CHF also means a sale. All the inks in stock can be found HERE at the CHF Store.

Thank You:

My card is fairly simple. I stamped the butterfly (from Asela's January / February Stamp of the Month feature) with Walnut Stain Distress ink. Because Distress inks are slower to dry than other dye inks, you can emboss them... so I did. I sprinkled clear detail embossing powder on the image and heat.

To color, I used my distress ink pads and a watercolor brush. Distress inks are also unique in that their color will not breakdown with water. A good example of this is a black ink turning a purplish color. Distress inks don't do this, which make them ideal for watercoloring.

Dawn Lusk jokes in her post about all the images she used to create her project... I used a TON of the Distress colors!

Stop by the other chicas in this challenge for more Distress inspiration:

Julia, Kim, Kristine, Sherrie, Alli, Julie, Val, Lori, Lisa Strahl

Thanks for stopping by,

lise

p.s. Join the challenge! Create a card with Distress inks and leave me a note (or stop by the CHF forum).

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Supplies:

Stamps:

-Delicate Wings and Thanks (SOTM) from Cornish Heritage Farms

-Flourishes from Beautiful (The Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms

-Spanish Script Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:

-Neenah Classic Cream Cardstock from Ellen Hutson LLC

-Spring Willow Dark Prism cardstock

-Daisy D's Beacon Hill patterned paper

Ink:

-Fired Brick, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint, Antique Linen, Faded Jeans, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard See, Dusty Concord, and Scattered Straw Distress inks by Ranger

Other:

-clear detail embossing powder by Ranger

-Sunflowers Dew Drops from the Robin's Nest

-corner rounder by EK Success

-Nestabilities by Spellbinder from Ellen Hutson LLC

-paintbrush

-sponge

Baked With Love

Oh, the potential for creations with this set!!! Do you ever look at a set of images and know that you don't have enough time to create all the ideas you have for it? Baked with Love is one of those sets to me.

Recipe Cards:



This was actually a fast project and one that I think would make a great gift, especially paired with a few other kitchen items (a basket of goodies come to mind). I created a blank template on Microsoft Publisher for the cards, printed on white cardstock - with four on each sheet. I stamped different images on the cards (easy to do with all the different images in the set) and have a picture below to show the variety.

Each image was stamped in Pitch Black Adirondack dye ink and then colored with Copic markers... with the exception of the spoon. I colored this with a Silver Zig Painty pen so I could have a stainless steel spoon.
I think next time I'm scrambling for a wedding shower gift, I'll whip up a set of cards and add to a basket of essential tools... and I'll be set.

Thanks for stopping by,

lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
- Baked with Love (the Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
- White cardstock from Georgia Pacific (Walmart)

Ink:
- Pitch Black Adirondack ink by Ranger

Other:
- Copic markers
- Olive grosgrain ribbon by May Arts
- Zig Painty pen (silver)

An Amazing New Release for Kim Hughes

If you've ever flipped through a stamping / scrapping / paper-themed magazine, you've seen her work. Kim Hughes is absolutely amazing! Every time I get to create with her images, I'm happy!

Cornish Heritage Farms has released two new sets in the Kim Hughes Collection:


Baked with Love

Nature's Silhouettes
Aren't these sets amazing?!?!?

Missing You:

I thought I'd share one of the cards I've made with this set. It went together so quickly because these silhouette images are a dream to ink. I used all Distress inks (which I LOVE) because their colors are so true.

To get the stem / flowers different colors, I inked in Worn Lipstick and then used a damp cotton swab to remove ink from the stem. To re-ink the stem, I used the clean end of a cotton swab to "brush" on Peeled Paint Distress ink. I also added a bit of Fired Brick (the darker red on the flower) with a cotton swab for the rock-n-roll look, without actually doing that.

Be sure to check out the CHF Gallery for a ton of fantastic projects with these sets. I know you'll be inspired.

Thanks for stopping by! I love when you do!

lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
- Nature Silhouettes from the Kim Hughes Collection by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Spanish Script backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:
- Spring Willow light and Medium, Blush Red Dark
- Neenah Classic Cream cardstock from Ellen Hutson LLC

Ink:
- Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Worn Lipstick, Fired Brick, Antique Linen and Walnut Stain Distress inks by Ranger

Other:
-1-1/4" and 1-3/8" circle punches by EK Success
- sewing machine and thread
- tonic distressing tool

My Stamping Space

I am really lucky to have a dedicated place in our house to create. Our extra bedroom for years was our catch-all "office" of junk... the place where stuff was thrown when we didn't know where else to put it. I moved in and it's never been the same since. I know all you stampers know what I mean. My embellishments, inks, paper (not to even mention my stamps) have taken over!

I've talked about making this space into something craft focused for over a year. In fact, I'd started the process by building a makeshift desk from an old hollow door and file cabinets (which was a great start!). But, I'd outgrown my table and needed storage.

So, I'd laid out the plans and my grandpa helped me with the building. I'm so lucky to have have him in my life and have always had a soft spot for him... and yes, I know I'm spoiled. Eventhinking of all the work involved has me smiling...

While on a business trip in Europe this February, my husband, mom and dad, grandma and grandpa did a "while you were out" episode on my spare room. They put in a new floor and installed base cabinets. I came home to this SURPRISE!!! And the room is gorgeous!!!

So basically, we put kitchen height base cabinets around the perimeter of the room, creating a U-shape. I had shelves on the wall along one side, which is where I have my paper storage and cutting system.
One length of counter space is my main work surface. I keep my inks and tools at this section.

The wall behind my main desk has my Cuttlebug, sewing machine... and open space to spread out! Space is SO important!

Look past the clutter (since the pictures don't really do this justice)... but it's amazing! I love how wonderful the room is, how creative I feel and how I could spend every waking minute in my room. Perfection!

Thanks for stopping by,

lise