April CHF Stamp of the Month

It's the beginning of a new month (!!!), so that means the latest stamp of the month is available from Cornish Heritage Farms called Fawn in the Grove.  It's always a fantastic deal!  This month, I created the sample card.
Sweet Fawn

Should you purchase this stamp (either on cling mount or on a traditional wooden block), you'll receive the directions to recreate my card.  I really kept the card simple, using inks to watercolor.  I just fell in love with the image... isn't this little fawn sweet?
Thanks for visiting!
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Fawn in the Grove (April SOTM) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Vintage Chintz backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms


Ink:
-Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint, Old Paper, Vintage Photo and Broken China Distress inks by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Heavy Chocolate and Simply Smooth White Cardstocks by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Kraft Cardstock
-Hot Pressed watercolor paper by Fabriano


Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Inkssentials Opaque White pen by Ranger
-Niji waterbrush by Yasutomo
-Satin ribbon by May Arts
-Clear detail embossing powder by Ranger
-heat gun
-corner rounder punch by EK Success

New Stamp of the Month at CHF

I think it the most crazy thing is that September is nearly over.  Really?  When did this happen?

I thought I'd share with you a preview of the newest stamp of the month at Cornish Heritage Farms, called The Pines, releasing on October 1st.

Merry Christmas:

Since I didn't get any Christmas cards sent last year, I thought I'd get an early jump on it this year.  I already have a stack of cards, neatly tucked away... all different from each other with their own charm and personality.  And while this image is not initially intended as a holiday image, it just shouted snowy winter day to me.

I inked the stamp with New Sprout Memento ink and added Bamboo Leaves and Cottage Ivy Memento inks around the edges to give a variance of color.  Since my colored Memento inks are in the dewdrop shape, it's really easy to do this.  If you have full size ink colors, you could use a stipple brush and paint the ink onto the image for even coverage.

Tip:  I'm a stamper that prefers to die-cut any shapes (like this Label or sentiment tag by Spellbinder) prior to stamping the image.  I align my image on my acrylic block and test a few times on scrap paper to ensure placement.  I know there are creative ways to hold the die in place to cut out an image neatly, but this is my successful route (and I have a low scrap rate)... so it's up to you what works best!

After I stamped the image, I used my Copic marker to add a bit of sky into the image. I kept it light... and it really reminds me of how the sky looks on a particularly cold day. I added COPIOUS amounts of Polar White Flower Soft. I think I went a little overboard, hmm? But, it really makes the image a holiday image, doesn't it? Yep - I thought so too!

Overall, a simple design. It has lots of texture to it and the merit of the image and sentiment speak for themselves.

Thanks for stopping by,
Lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-The Pines (October SOTM) by CHF
-Vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM) by CHF

Ink:
-New Sprout, Bamboo Leaves, Cottage Ivy and Tuxedo Black Memento inks by Tsukineko

Paper:
-Simply Smooth White cardstock by CHF
-Kraft cardstock by Prism

Other:
-B00 Copic marker and airbrush system
-Impressabilities (Snowflake) and Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Sewing machine and thread
-Polar White Flower Soft
-Ribbon by Making Memories

Harbor Scene Stamp of the Month

It's so amazing to me that July is almost half through!  Of course, it helped that my family and I spent a week of it on the beach.  I highly recommend beach laziness as a way to pass some summer time.  It was tough coming back (and not just because it's a 13 hour drive).  Whew!

I thought I'd share a quick card with you and a note about the stamp itself.

Harbor Scene

This Harbor Scene stamp is the Stamp of the Month at CHF.   The image is lovely, isn't it?  I loved the reflections in the water... so when I colored the image, I used lighter tones of the colors of my main images, to shimmer on the water.

The Stamp of the Month at CHF is a fabulous value (I think it's 25% off).  And it comes with directions on how to make a specific project.  This month, the directions are for the project shown above.

Thanks for stopping by,

lise

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Supplies:

Stamps:
-SOTM Harbor Scene by CHF
-Fine Lines backgrounder by CHF


Ink:
-Pitch Black and Mushroom Adirondack dye inks by Ranger
-Vintage Photo Distress ink by Ranger


Paper:
-Kraft, Black Prismatic and Baby Blue Light by Prism
-Solar White by Neenah


Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder (Large Square)
-Markers by Copic
-Linen thread
-large needle
-sponge

Merry & Bright

It's hard for me to belive we have 1 week until Christmas.  I am clearly not prepared.  Anyone that says they are incredulous on how fast the year is going is probably playing the catch up game... and that, my friends, is me. :-)

I have been creating holiday cards for months, but I don't think this is something I've shared with you before.

Merry & Bright

I used the December Stamp of the Month again, but this time I tried something different.  I thought I'd go for a Charlie Brown Christmas tree.  I would have made this a bit bent over, but it wouldn't have worked quite so well for the Spellbinder die.  With all that bling, it looks like it'll topple over, though...  LOL!  I think that's one of my favorite holiday specials.  There's nothing sweeter than Linus sharing the real meaning of Christmas.

I hope your holiday preparations are going well.  Be sure to sit back and enjoy the moment at some point.

Thanks for stopping by,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Fir Branch (SOTM) by CHF
-Christmas Expressions (mona lisa moments) by CHF


Ink:
-Meadow Adirondack ink by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Smooth by Prism


Patterned Paper:
-Mistletoe and Pear by Basic Grey


Other:
-Say It In Crystals by Prima Marketing
-Rhinestones by K & Company
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Sewing machine and thread


Finished size: 5.5" square

December's Stamp of the Month

First of all, when did it get to be December?  I swear we were just smack in the middle of summer last week.  Sheesh.  Time flies!

The Stamp of the Month at Cornish Heritage Farms is always a fabulous deal ($6.99 unmounted / $10.99 woodmounted).  And the image this month is very elegant.  Definitely a favorite of mine.

Fir Branch and Sentiment:

Snowy Fir Branch:

I created this card to showcase both the branch and the sentiment.  I found the Basic Grey patterned paper at Michaels... there really isn't a patterned paper I don't love.  :-)

With a bit of glitter and a few snowflakes, this was a fairly quick card.  Here's a better picture of all the glitter.  I used a chunkier glitter for the image to give a crystalline appearance to the branch.  I really love the effect.

Also... if you catch this yet tonight (Tuesday- December 2nd)... for every 3 Scrapblocks you purchase today, CHF will include a FREE pack of Scrapblock Layer 8"x8" Paper Pack with your order.  Sorry I'm posting late... sale ends at midnight (MST).

OK... so I'm off to bed.  Hugs,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Firch Branch and Kindness (SOTM) by CHF
 Ink:
-Meadow and Pitch Black Adirondack ink by Ranger

Paper:
-Simply Smooth by Prism

Patterned Paper:
-Mistletoe and Pear by Basic Grey

Other:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder
-Crystal Glitter, Glue, and Die-cut felt ribbon by Martha Stewart
-Silver brad by Making Memories
-Sugarplum snowflake by Me & My Big Ideas

Giving Thanks for You

Happy Thanksgiving!  There are so many things for which I am thankful... my family, our health, friends...

I may have shared this with you before, but it's appropriate to share with you today.

I give thanks for you.

Have a wonderful day!

Lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Leaf and Acorn (Sept Stamp of the Month) by CHF
-Giving Thanks (Sept Stamp of the Month) by CHF
-Open Plaid Backgrounder by CHF


Ink:
-Vintage Photo Distress ink by Ranger


Paper:
-Kraft, Papaya Puree Medium and Dark by Prism
-Classic Cream by Neenah


Other:
-Copic Markers
-Copic Blending solution
-Spray Bottle
-precision scissors
-Bronze Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder

New Stamp of the Month

With the new month comes the release of the new Stamp of the Month at Cornish Heritage Farms.  This month is a simple and elegant image that I think will be a huge hit when I get to mass producing my holiday cards this year.

Joy:

The main image was stamped with Versamark Watermark ink on Crabapple Dark paper and embossed with Seafoam White.  After the image set, I pressed the Champagne Dazzle ink by Tsukineko over the whole thing for a super shimmery image (love those inks!!!).

Super simple and elegant.  And very fast!  Be sure to check out the gallery for more inspiration and the store for a wonderful deal.

Thanks for stopping by!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-Ornaments of Joy (November SOTM) by CHF


Ink:
-Versamark Watermark ink and Champagne Dazzle ink by Tsukineko


Paper:
-Kraft and Crabapple Dark by Prism Papers
-Classic Crest Classic Cream cardstock by Neenah (matte)


Patterned Paper:
-Wassail paper pack by Basic Grey


Other:
-pin and beads from Michael's Craft store
-sewing machine and thread
-Seafoam white embossing powder by Ranger
-Nestabilities by Spellbinder


Technique:
-Sewing paper
-Embossing