Winter Luminaria

Hello!  I have another project to share with you that was designed for DiscountCardstock.com

Winter Luminaria

I felt inspired to create a luminaria when I saw the lovely richness of the Posh Hemlock Felt cardstock.

I started with an 8.5" x 10.5" sheet of Posh Hemlock Felt cardstock.  I kept this very simple by cutting a stand of pine trees with my Cricut approximately 2.5" from the bottom of the cardstock.

Before I scored or adhered the sides / bottom of the box, I added a panel of Clear Translucent Vellum to the inside of the box.  Then, I carefully scored the cardstock along the "long side" at 2", 5", 7" and 10".  I flipped the cardstock and scored at 2" to create the bottom.

Add a battery operated flickering "candle" to make this a stunning addition to your home decor all winter!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:

Paper: Posh Hemlock Felt cardstock and Clear Translucent Vellum 40# from DiscountCardstock.com

Tools: Cricut by ProvoCraft, Mono-Multi Glue

Other: White twill by May Arts, electric candle base (non-flame!)

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC182

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC182.  This challenge is to create a Thank You card.

Hay Thanks

OK.  So I had a little fun with this challenge.  I love the silly smile on this horse.  I stamped the Horsin' Around image and colored with Copics.  You can see the details of the coloring here:

Isn't he darling?

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Horsin' Around set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft and red by Bazzill
Patterned paper: Watermelon Gazpacho Soup by Jillibean Soup
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Dymo Labeler, white gel pen by Signo
Copic Markers: B37, R20, R22, R27, B00, 0, BV00, YG17, T1, T3, T5, T7, E30, E35, E37, E39, E44

Paper Pretties December Release Blog Hop

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.
It's release day and we have a hop to celebrate!

Good Luck!

Doesn't this guy look like a major league ball player?  I just love his stance!  I stamped and colored with Copic markers, keeping the design fairly simple.  A Nestabilities circle die was transformed into a baseball.
Thanks for hopping with us today. Have fun with the rest of the hop!

Paper Pretties blog

Lisa Silver (You are HERE!)

Frances Byrne

Jennifer Greco

Kristine Reynolds

Taylor Usry

Heather Lee-Reppen

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Baseball Boy by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Red and Black by Bazzill
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, micron pen by Copic
Copic Markers: E21, E23, E25, E29, E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, BV00, 0, R22, R24, R27, R29, E70, E74, T3

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Hang It Up!

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create an ornament.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Poinsettia Ornament

Oh my word!  This was a fun challenge!  I made this ornament in one afternoon and had a lot of fun doing it.

For the ornament itself, this started as a clear, plain glass ornament.  I painted the outside of the ornament with red paint.  Once it was dry, I coated the entire outside of the painted oranment with liquid glue.  I used Mod Podge.  I coated (and wore) with glass microbeads.  I set the ornament aside to dry.

To create the topper, I stamped the Poinsettia Topper Sm. (H-644) once on red cardstock and the Poinsettia Topper Lg (J-643) twice - once on red cardstock and once on green cardstock.  I added some highlights to the flower and leaf petals with Copic markers and then coated with Mod Podge.  I sprinkled liberally with the glass microbeads and allowed to dry.  I should note here that I didn't cut out my flowers / leaves until I had coated with the microbeads and allowed to dry.  That ensured that the beads coated the entire image.  I trimmed from the cardstock and layered on my ornament.

Here's a view from the top of my ornament:

This will be a beauty on my tree this year!!!  Look at all that shimmer!
I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  And don't forget you can join in our fun!

Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Poinsettia Topper Sm. (H-644) and Poinsettia Topper Lg. (J-643) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Red and green cardstocks by Bazzill
Other: Mod Podge glue, Glass microbeads by EK Success, precision scissors, red paint, glass ball ornament, red silk ribbon by May Arts, Silver pearl pen by Viva Decor

Paper Pretties December Preview Day

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time to preview the new Paper Pretties December releases.

Cubby

Doesn't he look like he's a Chicago Cubs player?  Well, we'll say he is!  My husband is a Cubs fan, so the colors were a big hit!

I opted to create my own baseball patterned paper and colored in Chicago Cubs blue!

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: baseball Boy by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft and Black by Bazzill, Blue by Core'dinations
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, copic airbrush
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, 0, BV00, E70, E74, E21, E23, E29, B32, B34, B37, B39, T3

Paper Pretties December Preview Day

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time to preview the new Paper Pretties December releases.

Just For Kicks

Soccer Boy is a fun set!  I stamped the Soccer Boy image and colored with Copic markers.  I opted for green because my son's favorite European soccer jersey is black and green.  It's a bold combination!  The soccer ball is also popped up on the image for added dimension.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on the newest release.
Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Soccer Boy by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Green and Black by Bazzill
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, 0, G21, G24, G28, T1, T3, T5, BV00, BV0000

CPS Sketch # 245 - Clearsnap

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Clearsnap!

Vintage Stamps

I've always loved Clearsnap's Rollagraph system.  The roller stamp images are so detailed!  I love the Faux Postal Rollagraph image and rolled an entire series of the stamp images.  I colored and cut a couple of them for my card front.
Thanks for visiting and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Faux Postal Rollagraph stamp image by Clearsnap with Chocolate ink by Clearsnap
Ink: Honey ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Clearsnap
Paper: Kraft cardstock by DiscountCardstock.com and Natural White cardstock by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Memoir by Studio Calico
Other: trim by Maya Road, satin ribbon by May Arts, twine
Copic markers: BG10, BG13, BG18, T24, YG61, Y32, Y38, E30, E35, 0

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC181

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC181.  This challenge is all about creating holiday tags!

Christmas Cheer

I love creating tags.  The smaller dimensions make tags quick and fun.

I stamped the Season of Joy set and colored with Copic markers.  I carefully trimmed the birdhousee and layered on my tag.  I also added loads of dimension pearl pens and glitter.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Season of Joy set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot and Tumbled Glass Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Cryogen White paper
Patterned paper: Christmas Bells paper - Everybody Loves Christmas by Echo Park
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Ice White and Holo Iridescent Glitter Liner by Viva Decor, Christmas Sentiment Stickers by EAD Designs, bell, Marachino twine by The Twinery, 1/2" Circle punch by EK Success, red pom pon trim
Copic Markers: YG17, Y19, BG10, BG53, BG72, BG75, BG78, R29, YR16, E21, E25, E27, 0, T5

CHF Blog Hop Winner

Hello!  I have a winner for the CHF Blog Hop!  I used Random.org to choose a winner from the comments left within the 24 hours of our post...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

10

Timestamp: 2011-11-22 02:19:37 UTC

The winner is #10:

Tami Mayberry said...

Hey Stranger! :) Gorgeous, as always!

November 19, 2011 9:34 PM

Have I mentioned how wonderful blog comments are?  They are so good for my self-esteem.  I love all my stamping friends.

Thank you for everyone that stopped by to visit and leave comments.  It's great to see so many of our friends returning to CHF!

Thank you again,

lise

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Gift Card Holder

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a gift card holder.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Jolly

I used to worry about giving a gift card to someone.  I'd feel guilty because it wasn't a gift, something they could open.  It's silly, really, because I LOVE gift cards.  I get to shop guilt-free when I get one and love that I get to pick!!!  So, to make myself feel better about giving them, I create pretty and innovative gift card holders to make the recipient feel loved.

I stamped the Season (D-315) image with Strawberry ink and die cut with a circle Nestability die.  I colored the stars with a copic marker and added Holo Iridescent Glitter Liner.  To hold my gift card, I made a small "library" card style pocket and cut a small notch in the front.  It's integrated into the design of the card... sneaky, right?

Here's a view of the gift card pulled out:

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  And don't forget you can join in our fun!

Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Season (D-315) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Strawberry Stephanie Barnard Colorbox dye ink by Clearsnap
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Jolly By Golly by Cosmo Cricket
Other: 3/4" circle punch by EK Success, Holo Iridescent Glitter Liner by Viva Decor, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, 3M mounting tape