CHF Challenge CHF07 - Animals

Hello!  Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms' next challenge (CHF05).  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:  Animals

Happy Birthday

This is subtle... but it fits.  I promise!  I used the Peacock Toile Backgrounder with Peacock Brilliance ink pad to create a pretty base for a birthday card.  This will be delivered to my friend this week.  I hope she likes it!

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

Petra Amico

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: Peacock Toile Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper: Posh Bright Blue Dungaree (and Posh Citrus Dungaree for the gift bag) cardstock and Neenah Solar White cardstock 80# from DiscountCardstock.com
Ink: Peacock Brilliance pigment ink pad by Tsukineko

Other: die by PTI, rub-on sentiment by EAD Designs, ribbon by Offray, hole punch

CHF Challenge CHF06 - Color

Hello!  Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms' next challenge (CHF06).  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:  Black and White + One Color

Spanish Rose

I love simple elegance.  The choice of black and white just seems to automatically deliver a classy finished product.

Directions:

1. Die cut multiple flowers from Pretty Pink DoubleMate cardstock with the Tattered Floral die.
2. Layer flowers to create rose, gluing with Glossy Accents. Add dots of Glossy Accents to give the rose drops of water or dew.
3. Stamp the Spanish Script backgrounder on Solar White and adhere to a larger matte of Heritage DoubleMate.
4. Complete the card with a bow of black twill. Adhere the created rose to the cardfront.

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

Petra Amico

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


** Edited to add... darn blogger! This was scheduled to go earlier and wasn't live when I checked. Sorry about that! **

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Supplies:

Stamps: Spanish Script backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper: Pretty Pink and Heritage Doublemate cardstock and Neenah Solar White cardstock 80# from DiscountCardstock.com

Ink: Black Chalk ink by Clearsnap

Other: Tattered Flower die by Sizzix, mono adhesive, Glossy Accents by Ranger, black twill tape

CHF Challenge CHF04 - Birthday

Hello!  Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms' next challenge (CHF04).  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.

I'm so excited to be hosting this week's challenge.  I don't think it's possible to ever have too many birthday cards.  So, that's your challenge this week.
The theme today:  Birthday card or tag


Lace Gift Box

I love to create tags to accompany a special gift.  This tag incorporates some of my favorite things... pretty papers and polka dots!

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

Michele L

Petra Amico

Silke Kittmann

Steph Ackerman

Vicki Davis

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: Large Polka Dot backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper: Berry Red DoubleMate from DiscountCardstock.com

Ink: ColorBox Popcorn and Creamy Brown Chalk inks by Clearsnap
Patterned Paper: This & That by Echo Park

Other: Dymo labeler, twill tape, sponge, circle punches in varying sizes by EK Success

CPS Sketch # 271 - No Sponsor

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This was a gorgeous sketch this week... I think I'll tuck this one away as a favorite of mine.

happy happy birthday

This happy card was given to my mom, who celebrated her birthday last week.  And since the sketch was all set for me, it made creating this all about the colors and elements.  So much fun!

Thanks for visiting,
lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Birthday Bash Sentiments by PTI and Large Polka Dots Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Honey, Black and Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx by Clearsnap
Paper: Berry Red DoubleMate by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: This & That by Echo Park
Other: Square and circle punches by EK Success, Clear embossing powder by Ranger

CHF Challenge CHF03 - Pearls and Lace

Hello!  Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms' next challenge (CHF03).  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:  Pearls and Lace.
Lace Gift Box

So - it's VERY subtle, but I stampe on the top of my Sea Blue box the Large Polka Dot Backgrounder in white.  The color is faint, but trust me... it's there!

Directions:

1) Cut two squares of cardstock, one in Sea Blue (5.5” square) and one of Solar White (5.25” square).

2) Score all sides of both squares at 1.25” and fold.

3) Cut flaps along the scores at each corner and remove a small wedge. This allows the box edges to align properly.

4) Stamp polka dots on the top of the box.

5) Adhere the sides of the box (top and bottom) and embellish.

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

Michele L

Petra Amico

Silke Kittmann

Steph Ackerman

Vicki Davis

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: Large Polka Dot backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper: Sea Blue Cardstock 65# and Neenah Solar White cardstock 80# from DiscountCardstock.com

Ink: ColorBox Popcorn Chalk ink by Clearsnap

Other: Lace and Lace flower by Prima Manufacturing, Scor-Pal scoring board

CHF Release Blog Hop

Hello!

Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms blog hop! Come join us as the Cornish Heritage Farms Design Team take you on a journey discovering all sorts of CHF goodness! If you didn’t start at the beginning of this hop, you might want to head on over to the Cornish Heritage Farms Blog so that you don’t miss out on anything.

This month we have 17 backgrounders, 3 ATC Sets, 2 individual Rummage Bin Stamps and 3 Rummage Bin Stamp sets being released.

"First 24 Special" - receive 15% off all orders that are placed within the first 24 hours of the release.
Be sure to leave a comment on everyone’s blog as you travel from blog to blog for your change to win some Cornish Heritage Farms blog candy. Three of our CHF Design Team members will be given away blog candy, but who they are is a secret! They will be giving away one new CHF stamp to a random person who leaves a comment on their blog!

So with all the business out of the way, are you ready for my projects?  Today, I opted to create two projects for our hop, highlighting the amazing and versatile Backgrounder!


Text Me

Seriously... how simple is that?  I love patterned paper.  Love might not be a strong enough emotion... addiction perhaps?  So, using a backgrounder is a perfect way to achieve a patterned paper effect.  You can stamp backgrounders in any color to coordinate with your project.  Pair with patterned paper or use alone.

Personally, I thought it was slightly ironic that I made a card that says "text me".  I wonder if my teenager even knows how to mail a card!  Hah!

 

Eat Cake

This is my FAVORITE of all my release projects, even though it's super simple.  And here's why... I've been hoarding the wood grain paper in my Splendid (by Authentique) paper pad.  It's so unique, with its golden hue and highlights of teal blue and pink.  It's just perfect.  So, when I was pulling all my supplies together for my release projects and realized I could make a piece of my own golden wood grain paper... instant happiness!!!!  Here's a side-by-side comparison for you:

The paper on the left is the original paper from Authentique.  The paper on the right is my version.  And while I'm confessing things to you, I honestly love my version more!  I stamped the Wood Grain backgrounder with Scattered Straw (a golden yellow) on Antique Gold Parchment paper.  Then, I added highlights of pink, yellow and blue to my paper.  I just LOVE it!

So... now that I have you all hyper about your own custom patterned paper (I know!!  I'm still bouncing!!), I'd like to send you on your way to the next stop in your hop:

Peta Amico

Thanks for stopping by today!  If you shop tonight, I'd love to know what you bought.  Welcome back, CHF!

lise

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Supplies:
Text Me:
Stamps: Lined Paper Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Chipped Sapphire and Gathered Twigs Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Kraft, Suede Brown Dark, Ocean Blue DoubleMate by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: Note to Self by Echo Paper, die by MFT, Felt arrows by Maya Road, sticker sentiments by EAD Designs

Eat Cake:
Stamps: Wood Grain Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Scattered Straw and Gathered Twigs Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Antique Gold Parchment, Aquamarine Dungaree and Kraft cardstocks by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: floral from Splendid by Authentique
Other: Distress ink markers by Ranger, Clear embossing powder by Ranger, scallop punch by Fiskars, natural jute string by Really Reasonable Ribbon, rub-on sentiment by EAD Designs

CHF Sneak Peek #4

Hello again,
Today is our last day of previews, so I have one last project to share with you before our big release hop.  A few things to remember:

• This month we have 17 backgrounders, 3 ATC Sets, 2 individual Rummage Bin Stamps and 3 Rummage Bin Stamp sets being released.
• Join us for our release Blog Hop this Thursday 19th April 10 PM EST (tomorrow!!!), starting on the Cornish Heritage Farms Blog.
• New Release Stamps available in the Cornish Heritage Farms Store from Thursday 19th April 10 PM EST.
• "First 24 Special" - receive 15% off all orders that are placed within the first 24 hours of the release.

Are you ready for my last peek project?

Pretty Purse

I just had to create a non-card project for our peeks.  This is a relatively simple project, created from the Favor Bag die by Sizzix.  What's wonderful about the die is that the purse flap is a separate piece, which is perfect for stamping!  I inked my Large Polka Dot backgrounder with Lavender Fluid Chalk ink and stamped for a perfectly pretty purse (wow - alliteration!).

Here's a view of the side:

Wouldn't this make a great favor bag for a wedding shower?  You could match the bride's colors with your stamped elements.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Tomorrow's a big release!  Welcome back, CHF!

lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Large Polka Dot Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: ColorBox Lavender Fluid Chalk ink by Clearsnap
Paper: Natural Parchment by DiscountCardstock.com
Other: flowers and leaves by Prima, lace by Wrights, pearls by Recollections, pearl brad by Spare Parts, Favor Bag die by Sizzix, magnetic closure by Basic Grey, ribbon by May Arts

CHF Challenge - Backgrounders

So, we normally do a weekly challenge and post on Mondays...  I'm late.  I know... 40 lashes with a wet noodle.  :-)

It's an easy challenge, though.  Cornish Heritage Farms has a wonderful selection of backgrounders!

Tiled Scallops Jewelry Set:

I created polymer pieces and added them with jump rings to a purchased necklace and earring set. The polymer clay pieces are very light when baked and will add negligible weight to the overall project. I had made this project for a sweet friend about 2 weeks ago and is perfect for this challenge!

Thanks for looking!
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Tiled Scallops Backgrounder by CHF


Other:
-Necklace and earring set from Target
-Shimmery pastel pink polymer clay by Sculpey
-paper piercing tool to create holes prior to baking
-jump rings
-toaster oven and tray
-oval and circle cutters (I pinched the tops of the earring to shape a tear drop pendant).