CPS Sketch # 284 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's time for another project for CPS.  It's still about My Favorite Things!

Together

I am planning to give this card to my husband for our anniversary.  I love the sentiment and the people border is just fun!  It's actually a border of only ladies in dresses, but I carefully trimmed every other person to remove the dress.  Talk about versatile!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa


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Supplies:
Stamps: My Favorite Sentiments by My Favorite Things
Ink: Black Mix'd Media Inx by Clearsnap
Paper: Straw, Black and Solar White by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: Celebrate by Authentique
Other: Inchies, border die by My Favorite Thing, Clear Embossing powder by Ranger

CHF Challenge CHF10 - Twine

Hello!  Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms' next challenge (CHF10).  The design team will be working together to spotlight a different theme every two weeks and would love it you join us for the fun.

The theme today:  Twine

It Doesn't Get Much Better

I think this Thomas Kinkade stamp is one of my all-time favorites.  There's something lovely about the water, the filtered light through the trees and the flowers.  Of course, it looks daunting to color, but it's actually easy.  All the dark portions of the stamped image are the dark shadows, so you start with the lightest colors first and layer in the dark over the dark ink spots.  I find it easiest to dot in flower colors and highlight with white gel pens.

 

Of course, the fun bit of this card is the twine and the fishing fly.  I shopped the sporting goods area for a real lure.  To make it safe for a card, I used a wire cutter to remove the hook.

 

I'd love it if you stopped by to see what the other designers are posting today:

Anne Harmon

Barb Gmitro-Best

Barbara Bruder

Cindy Haffner

Dawn Bennett

Debbie Standard

Deneen Treble

Dianne Beans

Frances Byrne - DT Coordinator

Holly Brown

Jacqueline Smith

Kris Chirhart

Kristine Reynolds

Lisa Silver <-- That's me! 

Michele L

Steph Ackerman

Be sure to also stop by the CHF Blog to share with us your take on the challenge!  I hear there may be prizes!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:

Stamps: It Doesn't Get Much Better Thomas Kinkade stamp by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:  straw, Solar White, Black and Suede Brown cardstock from DiscountCardstock.com
Ink: Smokey Gray Versafine ink by Tsukineko

Other: Twine by Really Reliable Ribbon, Small Fry Spinner Lure, white gel pen by Signo
Copic markers: 0, W1, W3, T3, R27, YR16, Y11, Y32, Y35, Y38, YG67, G40, G43, BG10, BG57, B34, BV00, BV04, RV19, RV91, E00, E21, E23

CPS Sketch # 283 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's time for another CPS sketch project.  I'm still having a ball with MFT images!

You...

This was a really fast card... with the coordinating washi tape from My Mind's Eye, this was a breeze!

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Vertical Greetings by My Favorite Things
Ink: Black Mix'd Media Inx by Clearsnap, Creamy Brown fluid chalk ink by Clearsnap
Paper: Cream by Neenah, Kraft and Pop-Tone Pink Lemonade by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: Lavendar by My Mind's Eye
Other: Washi tape by My Mind's Eye, Vertical Greeting and Rolled Rose dies by My Favorite Things, Clear embossing powder by Ranger

Scor-pal: The 2012-13 Design Team

Hello!  I'm really excited to be sharing this post today.  The news is finally official.  I'm thrilled to be joining the 2012-13 Scor-pal design team!



 

Meet the team:

 

Abby Henderson

Diane Zechman

Gini Cagle

Jennie Harper

Katie Tate

Lisa Andrews

Lisa Silver

Lori Williams

Steph Ackerman

Toni Storie

Tya Smith

Virginia Nebel

You can read more about the company and be inspired on the Scor-pal blog, Scor-pal Facebook Fan Page or on the Scor-pal Project Board on Pinterest.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

CPS Sketch # 282 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's time for another CPS sketch project!  I've been inking MFT images and having a great time.

Frosty

This was such a quick card that it might just make the grade for mass-production later this year when I work to make over 90 cards to send to friends and family.

I colored my frosty bonne homme de neige with copic markers in non-traditional colors.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Hugs Snowman by My Favorite Things
Ink: ColorBox Black Licorice by Clearsnap
Paper: Solar White Neenah, Pop-Tone Lemonade 100#, Pop-Tone Blu Raspberry 100# by DiscountCardstock.com
Other: Polka Dots embossing folder by Provo Craft, clear embossing powder by Ranger, twill tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Copic Markers: BG10, BG45, BG49, YR16, YR18, 0, R20, R22, T1, T3, T5, T7

Patriot's Day Project

It goes without saying... as a nation, we have been changed forever by what happened on September 11th.  I'm sure others remember where they were on 9/11...

Now, it's a day to reflect on the events of the day, remember those that lost their lives that day and thank those that protect us still.

Let Freedom Ring

This was a fun project to create.  It will be featured on the DiscountCardstock.com website / blog and I'd love if you stopped by to check out more details there.

Thanks!
Lisa

Supplies:

Paper: Posh Red, White and Patriot Blue Linen cardstock by DiscountCardstock.com
Other: Unfinished frame from Michaels, black acrylic paint, White satin paint, sanding block, Grungeboard / chipboard star, Mister Huey’s Calico White spray by Studio Calico, Grain Striping tool by Martha Stewart, dimensional tape, foam brush

CHF Challenge CHF09 - Shaped Cards

Hello!  Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms' next challenge (CHF09).  The design team will be working together to spotlight a different theme every two weeks and would love it you join us for the fun.

The theme today:  Shaped Cards

Beautiful

This card used a Spellbinder die to create an elegant base.  I love that it will still fit in a standard envelope, should I want to send it to someone.

 

 

 

I'd love it if you stopped by to see what the other designers are posting today:

Anne Harmon

Barb Gmitro-Best

Barbara Bruder

Cindy Haffner

Dawn Bennett

Debbie Standard

Deneen Treble

Dianne Beans

Frances Byrne - DT Coordinator

Holly Brown

Jacqueline Smith

Kris Chirhart

Kristine Reynolds

Lisa Silver <-- That's me! 

Michele L

Steph Ackerman

Be sure to also stop by the CHF Blog to share with us your take on the challenge!  I hear there may be prizes!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:

Stamps: Beautiful stamp set by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:  Kraft cardstock from DiscountCardstock.com
Ink: Memento London Fog and Tuxedo Black inks by Tsukineko
Patterned Paper: The Sweetest Thing by My Mind's Eye

Other: Maya Road flower, twine by Really Reliable Ribbon, tape by My Mind's Eye, dies by Spellbinder

Tim Holtz Tag for September

I was incredibly lucky to find a few minutes to rub together on Sunday to make this tag.  The design and style really spoke to me and I had to try it myself.  I honestly think I was meant to make this tag anyway, because I had just bought the foil tape on Saturday.  Kismet, I tell ya!

Happy Birthday - TH September Tag!

 

So, here are a few details about my creation.  I really didn't have much of what Tim used on his project, which is totally fine.  And don't tell... *shhhhhh*... the foil tape was bought at the hardware store.  I purchased a roll of aluminum foil duct sealing tape for about $8 at Home Depot.  The bonus to this option is certainly the amount you'll have on hand for multiple projects (great value).  It has a paper backing that will also be perfect for die-cutting.  The downside is the width of the foil tape.  You won't be able to cut or cover larger items without a seam.  Did that stop me from buying it?  No way!  I love a good deal.

I also didn't have the darker alcohol inks.  If I had been thinking logically, I would have grabbed some of my Copic Various refills in browns and gave that a go, instead of the Stream / Eggplant version here.  But, lesson learned and I'll try that the next time for a different tone of metal patina.

Overall, I loved the project.  It adorned my Dad's birthday gift perfectly.  And it was simple enough to make again, so it's a cool little technique I plan to tuck away for the future.

Thanks for visiting,
lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Just My Type by My Favorite Things

Ink: Black Soot and Vintage Photo Distress inks by Ranger

Paper: Kraft tag, Black Heritage and Solar White cardstock by DiscountCardstock.com

Patterned paper: torn pages from an old Romeo / Juliet (while I hate defacing books, this was in the recycle bin at the kids' school and would have been tossed because it was already missing pages... consider it a mercy rescue)

Other: Washers, brads, gears, paper clip, tiny attacher and pin by Tim Holtz, texture hammer, clear embossing powder by Ranger, twine, twill tape by May Arts, Foil tape by Nashua (Home Depot purchase), Stream and Eggplant alcohol inks by Ranger, sanding block, retractable pen, piercing tool, felt applicator and handle by Ranger, Sookwang and dimensional tape.

CPS Sketch # 281 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This month is sponsored by My Favorite Things.  I LOVE MFT!  I'm a frequent shopper.  The unique images, the ever-sweet Pure Innocence stamps and dies make it a fan favorite.

Strong

The sentiment is the main star of this project.  I just fell in love with the Vertical Greetings stamp set, because of the wise words.  I stamped my favorite from the set and embossed.  Layered with some pretty papers and rolled roses, this card is complete!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa


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Supplies:
Stamps: Vertical Greetings by My Favorite Things
Ink: ColorBox Black Mix'd Media Inx by Clearsnap
Paper: Kraft and Natural White by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: The Sweetest Thing by My Mind's Eye
Other: Rolled Rose dies by My Favorite Things, Vertical Greeting die by My Favorite Things, dimensional tape, Mister Huey's Calico White spray by Studio Calico