CPS Sketch # 173 - Innovative Stamp Creations

Hello!  I have another CPS project for you.  This week's sponsor is Innovative Stamp Creations, with loads of realistic images in their portfolio.  I really loved browsing!


In My Thoughts

It's really hard to see in the picture, but I stamped (2nd generation) the Little Specks background series stamp onto portions of the butterfly panel.  I deliberately left some spaces fading away or light for a subtle detail.  I embossed the butterflies and added a few light dashes of color to them with Copic markers - to match the regal Basic Grey Cappella paper.

Please stop by the CPS Sketch blog for more designer inspiration this week.  We'd love it if you joined in with a creation of your own!

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies (BB111), Background Series - Little Specks (LS209) by Innovative Stamp Creations
Ink: Black Soot and Pumice Stone Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Kraft and Black by Bazzill, Natural White Classic Crest by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Cappella by Basic Grey
Embellishments: black seam binding, silver cord, eyelet by Making Memories
Tools: Crop-o-dile by We R Memory Keepers, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, 1-1/4" square punch by EK Success
Copic markers: R11, R14, B41, B45, YG63, 0

CHF Summer Fling - Week 4

Hello!  I'm not part of the formal blog hop this week, but wanted to share a fun Friendly Kritter project with you today.  I'm pretty sure I may have already shared this one with you before, but I really love this one!

In order to get the details to minic the reference art, I used a copic multiliner pen to give definition to the character's eyes. Then, I used a black Sakura glaze pen to color the penguin - after completing the other coloring. Do not complete this step first and follow with Copic markers because it will damage your marker nib.

For loads of inspiration this week, please stop by the CHF Special gallery for the week and the Friendly Kritter gallery.  If you upload a qualifying card (using the featured week's stamp line) to the CHF special gallery for the week you will be eligible for the Design Team's Favorite prize which will be a rubber stamp/stamp set of your choice up to the value of $16.99. We're looking forward to having you play along with us for the summer.

This week's featured line are the sweet Friendly Kritters - and will be 25% off this week. It's the perfect opportunity to purchase an image or two you need.


Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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Stamps:
-The Waiter (Tom Allen's Friendly Kritters) by CHF


Ink:
-London Fog Memento Ink by Tsukineko


Paper:
-Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF
-Baby blue light and White Prismatic by Prism


Other:
-Swiss Dots embossing folder by Provo Craft
-Copic markers
-Black glaze pen by Sakura
-fine point copic multiliner
-sewing machine and thread
-satin ribbon by May Arts
-ghost shapes snowflake by Maya Roads
-jewel center by Prima Marketing

CPS Sketch # 172 - Stamp N Plus Scrap N

Hello!  I have another CPS sketch project for you today.  Stamp N Plus Scrap N is the sponsor this week. 

Hi Baby

I just ADORE all the little vintage images that Stamp N Plus Scrap N have on their site.  I thought this sweet little baby carriage would be perfect with the vintage feel of the Cappella Basic Grey papers.

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration.  If you create with the sketch this week, you could win a Stamp N Plus Scrap N prize pack.

Thanks for visiting!
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Doll Carriage 1 (X1716) by Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento ink, Old Paper and Vintage Photo Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Kraft and Suede Brown Dark by Bazzill, Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Cappella by Basic Grey
Embellishments: ribbon by May Arts, flower by Prima Marketing
Tools: Dymo Label maker, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, corner rounder by Zutter
Copics: E00, E02, E40, E44, 0, W1, R11, R14, YG63, YG67

CHF Summer Fling - Week 3

Hi!  Thanks for joining the CHF Summer Fling hop.  If you are on the trail, you should have arrived from Jennifer's blog.  If not, jump back to the beginning at the CHF Creative blog for the start.

What's the 12 Weeks of Summer Fling? Each week will feature one of the rubber stamp lines at CHF with a blog hop and special gallery showing new samples using stamps from that line. The featured line will also be on sale for the week so definitely the time to add to your collection:) Two Gift Certificates will be awarded to 2 lucky winners who successfully follow the blog hop and comment as they go in the time allotted. This is not a race. All Blog Hops will start from the CHF Be Creative Blog on a Monday, comments must be made before midnight EST on the Thursday of that week & winners will be announced on the Friday. 1st prize is a $20 CHF Gift Certificate, 2nd Prize is a $10 Gift Certificate which will be emailed to the winning participants. The Gift Certificates will be valid for 6 mths from date of issue. PLEASE NOTE that if you have a Club CHF award awaiting you on your next order, you will need to wait for the following order to use your Gift Certificate as the store only allows one discount per order.

If you upload a qualifying card (using the featured week's stamp line) to the CHF special gallery for the week you will be eligible for the Design Team's Favorite prize which will be a rubber stamp/stamp set of your choice up to the value of $16.99.  We're looking forward to having you play along with us for the summer.

This week's featured line is All Things Considered (ATC) - and will be 25% off this week.  It's the perfect opportunity to purchase a set or two you need.
So... with all the business out of the way, are you ready for my project?

This was a quick card with a collage of images and papers - both the School Primer ATC set and Recess October Afternoon paper were the key players.  I had fun mixing and matching the two, since they are perfect together.  I swiped Old Paper ink over my stamped images to give them the same tone as the patterned paper.

Next on the hop is Tracy.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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Supplies
Stamps:
-School Primer (ATC) by CHF


Ink:
-Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
-Old Paper Distress ink by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Smooth Vanilla, Simply Heavy Black, Simply Kraft by CHF


Patterned Paper:
-Report Card by October Afternoon


Other:
-Clear button
-3/4" circle punch by EK Success
-trim by Making Memories
-Copic markers (E00, E02, E50, E53, E55, E57, R20, R24, R27, BG72)

Sun Catcher

I post a new technique each week at Cornish Heritage Farms - and I'm terrible about blogging about it.  I think part of the reason is that I don't often remember to come back here after I create the project, edit all the pictures and then write instructions.  I promise to do better about that.

This week's technique is to create a Sun Catcher.  This one uses basic supplies like Clear Card Sheets, Glossy Accents and ink refills.  You can catch all the details HERE on the CHF Forum.

I'd love to hear from you if you give this a try!

Thanks for visiting!
lise

CHF Summer Fling - Week 2

If you've ever wanted to tackle the Thomas Kinkade images from Cornish Heritage Farms, this week is the time to try.  Today's the last day of the sale on these lovely images from CHF.

Important Things

I love these images.  They seem so intimidating, but they are truly wonderful!  Kristine created a great tutorial on how versatile they are - you can go very simple (with stamped images only) to fully colored creations.  You can see her article HERE at the CHF Creative Blog.

This project came together quickly.  I colored the image with multiple Copic markers, following the color index label as my guide.  I paired it with the best sentiment ever... "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles."  Isn't that ideal for this image?

Stop by the CHF Special Gallery for more inspiration.

Thanks for visiting,
lise
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Stamps:
-Thomas Kinkade Expressions (MLM) by CHF
-Vintage Text Scrapblock by CHF
-The Old Fishin' Hole (Thomas Kinkade Series) by CHF


Ink:
-Walnut Stain, Black Soot and Old Paper Distress inks by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Kraft, Simply Vanilla, Simply Heavy Brown by CHF
-light brown by Bazzill


Other:
-embossing folder by Sizzix
-Copic markers

Happy Father's Day!

Hello!  Just a quick note to let you know I've posted a project on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog, celebrating dads...

Thanks for visiting,
lise

CPS Sketch # 171 - Kraftin' Kimmie

Hello!  I have another CPS Sketch project to share with you today.  The sponsor for the week is Kraftin' Kimmie.  I really love the images and had a ton of fun creating with the sketch.

Kisses

Isn't this sweet little girl with her teddy just darling?  I fell in love!  I kept this very simple by coloring with copics, a little paper piecing for her dress and a bit of ruffle.

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration.  If you create with us, you have a chance to win a great Kraftin' Kimmie prize pack.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Cindy and Mindy by Kraftin' Kimmie
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Solar White Classic Crest by Neenah, Baby Pink by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Green at Heart by Basic Grey
Embellishments: buttons, silk ribbon by PTI, ruffled ribbon by May Arts, Black and White Enamel Accents by Ranger
Copic Markers: RV23, RV29, E00, E02, 0, W1, E42, E44, E47, E50, E53, E55, E57

Winter Village

I've been creating for the holidays again.  I'd love it if you stop by the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog to see more details on this project.

Thanks for visiting!
lise

CPS Sketch # 170 - My Favorite Things

Is it really June?!?  I feel like we just put away the Christmas stuff.  Sheesh!  It's time for my weekly CPS Sketch project.  The sponsor this week is My Favorite Things.  I had a BLAST with this sketch and the images... so without any more preamble...

I Like You...

Aren't Emma and Wyatt darling?  I love how he's reaching for her hand and she's being shy.  I used loads of fun scallop layers on this project... Cork, ribbon, and carefully trimmed patterned paper all played a part in the layout.  You can see some of these layers and a bit of the coloring detail in the image below:

I also truncated the sentiment to fit my card design... and well, it's super sweet!

Be sure to stop by the CPS Blog to see more designer inspiration.  We'd love to see your designs... and who knows, you could win a prize pack from My Favorite Things.

Thanks for visiting... because I like you too!
lise
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Stamps: Meet Emma and Wyatt by My Favorite Things
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft by Bazzill, Natural White Classic Crest by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Fly a Kite by October Afternoon
Embellishment: Cork by My Favorite Things, Paper clip by Tim Holtz, lace by Wrights, Atyou Spica pen in clear by Imagination International
Tools: Scallop Die-namics by My Favorite Things, Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Color Media: Copic Markers by Imagination International (E00, E02, E50, E53, E55, E57, W1, 0, BG10, BG45, BG49, R20, R22, Y32, Y38)

CHF Summer Fling - Backgrounder Hop

What's the 12 Weeks of Summer Fling? Each week will feature one of the rubber stamp lines at CHF with a blog hop and special gallery showing new samples using stamps from that line. The featured line will also be on sale for the week so definitely the time to add to your collection:) Two Gift Certificates will be awarded to 2 lucky winners who successfully follow the blog hop & comment as they go in the time allotted. This is not a race. All Blog Hops will start from the CHF Be Creative Blog on a Monday, comments must be made before midnight EST on the Thursday of that week & winners will be announced on the Friday. 1st prize is a $20 CHF Gift Certificate, 2nd Prize is a $10 Gift Certificate which will be emailed to the winning participants. The Gift Certificates will be valid for 6 mths from date of issue. PLEASE NOTE that if you have a Club CHF award awaiting you on your next order, you will need to wait for the following order to use your Gift Certificate as the store only allows one discount per order.

If you upload a qualifying card (using the featured week's stamp line) to the CHF special gallery for the week you will be eligible for the Design Team's Favorite prize which will be a rubber stamp/stamp set of your choice up to the value of $16.99 Looking forward to having you play along with us for the summer.

This week's featured line is the Backgrounders. For this week only (offer ends Thursday June 10th, 2010 MST & is for online orders only) Backgrounders are on sale at 25% off! They are only $8.99 this week for Cling Mounted, $13.49 for wood mounted.

So... with all the business out of the way, are you ready for my project?

With the focus of this week being on the backgrounders, which are numerous in the CHF line, I chose to design a project with the Spanish Script backgrounder.

I stamped the Freesia flower twice and colored.  Both were carefully trimmed and adhered to the project as my focal point.

Super simple... but elegant.  I think the Spanish Script backgrounder really gives a subtle elegance to any project, don't you?

So, if you've hopped your way here, I'm the last in the line.  But, if you found me on your own and would like to participate, I've listed all the designers in today's hop.  Jump back to the beginning and leave comments along the way for a chance at winning.

CHF Be Creative Blog
Joanne Allison

Tracy Harp
Melony Bradley
Holly Brown
Laura O’Donnell
Jean Franks Beck
Lisa Silver <-- That's me! 

Thanks for visiting!

lise

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Supplies:

Stamps:

-Freesia Flower by CHF
-One Happiness stamp by CHF
-Spanish Script backgrounder by CHF


Ink:
-Rich Cocoa Memento ink by Tsukineko
-Old Paper Distress ink by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Smooth Vanilla and Simply Kraft by CHF
-Papaya Puree by Bazzill


Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Copic markers (R81, R85, G94, G99, Y35, W1)
-precision Scissors
-lace by May Arts

CHF Summer Fling!

What’s the 12 Weeks of Summer Fling? Each week will feature one of the rubber stamp lines at CHF with a blog hop and special gallery showing new samples using stamps from that line. The featured line will also be on sale for the week so definitely the time to add to your collection:) Two Gift Certificates will be awarded to 2 lucky winners who successfully follow the blog hop & comment as they go in the time allotted.  This is not a race. All Blog Hops will start from the CHF Be Creative Blog on a Monday, comments must be made before midnight EST on the Thursday of that week & winners will be announced on the Friday. 1st prize is a $20 CHF Gift Certificate, 2nd Prize is a $10 Gift Certificate which will be emailed to the winning participants. The Gift Certificates will be valid for 6 months from date of issue. PLEASE NOTE that if you have a Club CHF award awaiting you on your next order, you will need to wait for the following order to use your Gift Certificate as the store only allows one discount per order.


If you upload a qualifying card (using the featured week’s stamp line) to the CHF special gallery for that week you will be eligible for the Design Team’s Favorite prize which will be a rubber stamp/stamp set of your choice up to the value of $16.99. The deadline for uploading cards for the prize will also be Thursdays at midnight. Looking forward to having you play along with us for the summer.

The Design Team has been working hard to bring you a fun-filled summer! In addition to the blog hops one of the team members will post a tutorial here on this blog each week, again featuring the line of the week in the tutorial. Blog hops, prizes, free stamps, discounts, tutorials…isn't that thrilling?!?

Be sure to join us on Monday for the first of our hops!  It all starts on the CHF Creative Blog... right HERE.

Thanks for visiting!
lise

Snowmen in June?

No... I haven't lost my mind.  Honest!  But, I've been creating for the holidays... a bit early.

I hope you'll stop by the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog for details on this card...

Thanks for visiting!

lise

CPS Sketch # 169 - Renaissance by Design

It's time for another CPS Sketch project!  It's amazing how the weeks are just flying.  This week's sponsor is Renaissance by Design.

Berry Special

The images from the Summer Fruit Clear stamp set were MADE for the fun vintage papers by October Afternoon.  I knew I was going to pair the two together.  It's a berry good fit.  (Sorry - had to do it!).  All the papers were inked with Old Paper Distress ink to make it all seemless and mesh together.

Please stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration.  We'd love it if you joined us and shared your design - you could win a prize pack from Renaissance by Design.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Summer Fruit Clear stamp set by Renaissance by Design
Ink: Lady Bug, Bamboo Leaves, Bahama Blue and Rich Cocoa Memento Ink by Tsukineko, Old Paper Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Natural White Classic Crest by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Fly a Kite by October Afternoon
Other: Nestabilities by Spellbinder, Fabri-Tac glue by Beacon Adhesives, crocheted ribbon by May Arts