tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457006502907898842024-03-29T00:00:32.188-07:00Handmade from My Heart ~ Designs by LarelynA place to share my papercrafting designs and encourage others to join in the journey. Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.comBlogger1982125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-12160872961882658802024-03-29T00:00:00.000-07:002024-03-29T00:00:00.150-07:00BYSH Cardmakers ~ March Challenge #43, project 2<center><center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center><span style="text-align: left;"> Sketch challenge #43 is open on the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</span></center><center><center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. You'll find the sketch below and you may visit the <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">BLOG</a> and the Facebook page for more inspiration and then upload your challenge project <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.361640320061610&type=3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my second project for this month's challenge.</center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWGkEv8fWXZTnrHd7eM4XyANVhx5-5lRILs4EDAKk4pK7bvQp1Kfpnzv_W53Xh-gSjrlT6MKM0HYhXgLsCpCWQAQ4tEODHIHeeiPpNWIWoaOM1sdJd4blrAMB14MUGZW0UsqnnZUPafEOAPzyC7mxMzacfpLISULNXyBM78eG2_an21zHS7J5ND1utZbF/s3024/IMG_6459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWGkEv8fWXZTnrHd7eM4XyANVhx5-5lRILs4EDAKk4pK7bvQp1Kfpnzv_W53Xh-gSjrlT6MKM0HYhXgLsCpCWQAQ4tEODHIHeeiPpNWIWoaOM1sdJd4blrAMB14MUGZW0UsqnnZUPafEOAPzyC7mxMzacfpLISULNXyBM78eG2_an21zHS7J5ND1utZbF/w400-h400/IMG_6459.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><center>The papers and embellishments are from Echo Park.</center><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's sketch #43 for your inspiration:</div></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKfVlkM1-Rzm7lBZVGVdtX3PFaJgPhc6OUFHoKq-Pb-5n1k95pZPNoEUy-av5F3uuFVFn6bvXCb6OJUkY0Wyugp3_HwaUOLO0I3yDPGGFwz70ypKoFKCKKrKnXdUJqkEoUOf9TUeXnP8gCRsDitdXtlOm682RO0nMp5olKLECsdhrYLxsQMMIRxK3tuVT/s749/402064512_10159458075437413_6954116835099852132_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="749" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKfVlkM1-Rzm7lBZVGVdtX3PFaJgPhc6OUFHoKq-Pb-5n1k95pZPNoEUy-av5F3uuFVFn6bvXCb6OJUkY0Wyugp3_HwaUOLO0I3yDPGGFwz70ypKoFKCKKrKnXdUJqkEoUOf9TUeXnP8gCRsDitdXtlOm682RO0nMp5olKLECsdhrYLxsQMMIRxK3tuVT/s320/402064512_10159458075437413_6954116835099852132_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope you'll play along and keep building your holiday stash.</div></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-72058939526329820312024-03-22T02:00:00.000-07:002024-03-22T02:00:00.139-07:00Cut it Up Challenge #300 ~ Happy Birthday!<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>It's time for <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up</a>'s 300th challenge! Wowzers, I remember when we celebrated our 100th and thought it was a really big deal. So many cards, so many challenges and now I've been the blog owner for a little over a year. Time flies when you love crafting.</center><center><br /></center><center>Our 300th challenge theme is Happy Birthday.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ma_pVfWFKfOIn_pDxg5gB5i07CUXPXyPa9UVHQP-YLwQEGCtfJWRe6WIybyHVB5ppVfdqD5hyCWeT8DJnEMSkxZuzquw0J6D1G35DWN2Y_WT0wBYpzaNu0kwoLdwpqFiC8p5PObCdpIrT2HC8WswZzYDON86beeb_xt3iFFTfW_RXAWdoFK2FG9pEHBU/s4032/IMG_6467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ma_pVfWFKfOIn_pDxg5gB5i07CUXPXyPa9UVHQP-YLwQEGCtfJWRe6WIybyHVB5ppVfdqD5hyCWeT8DJnEMSkxZuzquw0J6D1G35DWN2Y_WT0wBYpzaNu0kwoLdwpqFiC8p5PObCdpIrT2HC8WswZzYDON86beeb_xt3iFFTfW_RXAWdoFK2FG9pEHBU/w480-h640/IMG_6467.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><center>For this birthday card I decided to use some new crafty products.</center><center>The card base and window were cut from Spellbinders Make a Wish Arch Labels.</center><center>The flowers are from Pinkfresh Studio's Breezy Bloons. I used the stamp, die, and stencils from this set. There is also a press plate but I heat embossed the stamp instead. The gems are also from Pinkfresh Studio. The sentiment is Jaded Blossom's So many birthdays 4. </center><center>I used Pinkfresh Studio ink cubes and design papers from Authentique.</center><center><br /></center><center>I hope you'll play along with our 300th challenge.</center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-63755811726979463722024-03-15T00:00:00.000-07:002024-03-15T00:00:00.152-07:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ March Challenge, Sketch #43<center><center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center><span style="text-align: left;"> Sketch challenge #43 is open on the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</span></center><center><center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. You'll find the sketch below and you may visit the <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">BLOG</a> and the Facebook page for more inspiration and then upload your challenge project <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.361640320061610&type=3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my first project for this month's challenge.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwo80Z83bYJrgYExLkFVuVNhC0R1pL2R4nmW9h5R6y5oyWj-dca3WRxhO7khKr5p9jyGDgUusXancnKOAgtv-NC8vYHk2zS7CFXoKpIaM7mVh_IyvIi6-GAI3J9kMYPryBtPAlZack2ZONqdB-NvDMWyBnQMd-kiT7_uf04FnU1XVs_OeCNDg82C9-fta2/s3024/IMG_6455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwo80Z83bYJrgYExLkFVuVNhC0R1pL2R4nmW9h5R6y5oyWj-dca3WRxhO7khKr5p9jyGDgUusXancnKOAgtv-NC8vYHk2zS7CFXoKpIaM7mVh_IyvIi6-GAI3J9kMYPryBtPAlZack2ZONqdB-NvDMWyBnQMd-kiT7_uf04FnU1XVs_OeCNDg82C9-fta2/w400-h400/IMG_6455.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's sketch #43 for your inspiration:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope you'll play along and keep building your holiday stash.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKfVlkM1-Rzm7lBZVGVdtX3PFaJgPhc6OUFHoKq-Pb-5n1k95pZPNoEUy-av5F3uuFVFn6bvXCb6OJUkY0Wyugp3_HwaUOLO0I3yDPGGFwz70ypKoFKCKKrKnXdUJqkEoUOf9TUeXnP8gCRsDitdXtlOm682RO0nMp5olKLECsdhrYLxsQMMIRxK3tuVT/s749/402064512_10159458075437413_6954116835099852132_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="749" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKfVlkM1-Rzm7lBZVGVdtX3PFaJgPhc6OUFHoKq-Pb-5n1k95pZPNoEUy-av5F3uuFVFn6bvXCb6OJUkY0Wyugp3_HwaUOLO0I3yDPGGFwz70ypKoFKCKKrKnXdUJqkEoUOf9TUeXnP8gCRsDitdXtlOm682RO0nMp5olKLECsdhrYLxsQMMIRxK3tuVT/s320/402064512_10159458075437413_6954116835099852132_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-31137284582467346912024-03-08T02:00:00.000-08:002024-03-08T02:00:00.274-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #299 ~ Colors of Spring<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge Blog</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Those of us in the USA are truly ready for spring so to help it along, our theme is</center><center>COLORS OF SPRING.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my card:</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7EwIV_CVduwaCIk4oeQpAO_CRwvyseXEefmhnxiDuWhlS-Vq-ihCP0iPW3LX3smONLbj-QKQ2l8Bop1AIjxv5jnQWCZWgr2c9qeuCB4zeYQ2GuJdwce2v5NklX-x1NRsUyD_0qWqWYm8CjpWaMnc1ViNdU1X625PJWmlzi8_LrCCeg93RM4iz3YMn6K3W/s3024/IMG_6428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7EwIV_CVduwaCIk4oeQpAO_CRwvyseXEefmhnxiDuWhlS-Vq-ihCP0iPW3LX3smONLbj-QKQ2l8Bop1AIjxv5jnQWCZWgr2c9qeuCB4zeYQ2GuJdwce2v5NklX-x1NRsUyD_0qWqWYm8CjpWaMnc1ViNdU1X625PJWmlzi8_LrCCeg93RM4iz3YMn6K3W/w400-h400/IMG_6428.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><center>I recently participated in Pinkfresh Studio's Create and Connect Cardmaking event.</center><center>This card was inspired by one of the techniques we used - partial die cutting to create the border.</center><center>If you haven't used Pinkfresh Studio's stamp/stencil/die sets, I encourage you to give them a try.</center><center>I used the Cosmos Bunch set and Pinkfresh cube inks. I also used a coverplate for the inside background and inked the stripe to fill in the space. I've used one of my favorite color combinations for this card, lavender and green.</center><center><br /></center><center>I hope you'll play along and share your project through the link above.</center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-23357923966474150572024-02-29T23:00:00.000-08:002024-02-29T23:00:00.258-08:00Pearly Sparkles March Challenge ~ Celebrate<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Our new challenge for March is CELEBRATE. Oh so many ways to interpret this theme!</center><center>You can join our challenge by uploading your project to the Pearly Sparkles blog <a href="http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>I'm sharing my project which was made for a very special 18th birthday celebration.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWtEtla3ySX8Fgqh6zisKeomqgZHOpmhZrUmxrtOy1oJtICJCuwuFvh2W5VOh11Kzq8X0YYM1ylhh7_qB7TdYeQcapLeH4jqyI0-zZrf7IbTyzC1hEFt7eefl49t8f4VLUork_XPho6qTDSVrnq3AIdVBC90y5WcH1AyKpeIyNhasWxXq32A5bjg_jovg/s3794/IMG_6402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3794" data-original-width="2999" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWtEtla3ySX8Fgqh6zisKeomqgZHOpmhZrUmxrtOy1oJtICJCuwuFvh2W5VOh11Kzq8X0YYM1ylhh7_qB7TdYeQcapLeH4jqyI0-zZrf7IbTyzC1hEFt7eefl49t8f4VLUork_XPho6qTDSVrnq3AIdVBC90y5WcH1AyKpeIyNhasWxXq32A5bjg_jovg/w316-h400/IMG_6402.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this card I used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Dies and Build a Booth dies. I also added dies from Spellbinders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along. Playing along with blog challenges is such a great way to share you creativity with fellow crafters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriYGIOaKPZyiFvnkehEIzdxrAT_1lX6owO6Qg-yNeB5X-La4wQqcOxEgsolACv-nDk6QOqJixAuFbdRsbv5D11f9vY9fn-k94w-KzMYYFDfXH2y62cAkzffBIF400SWrRvoEtjgmBJDyTNUXMGffpssqmmZAR3pZ2l-xIH3DjInCh7jbrB7t-4dPFFLLx/s990/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="990" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriYGIOaKPZyiFvnkehEIzdxrAT_1lX6owO6Qg-yNeB5X-La4wQqcOxEgsolACv-nDk6QOqJixAuFbdRsbv5D11f9vY9fn-k94w-KzMYYFDfXH2y62cAkzffBIF400SWrRvoEtjgmBJDyTNUXMGffpssqmmZAR3pZ2l-xIH3DjInCh7jbrB7t-4dPFFLLx/s320/Untitled.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-24864862028222530022024-02-23T02:00:00.000-08:002024-02-23T02:00:00.151-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #298 ~ Dots and/or Stripes<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Cut it Up Challenge #298 is up. The theme is Dots and/or Stripes.</center><center>Be sure to visit the team blog for some amazing inspiration projects.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's mine using Waffle Flower's Postage Stamp stamp, stencil, and die set.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWl9iW89lV2cRkrhlge05HcIGVJeDQRqIBckn7GMGPtziLwngjxPH3HazqL5xhWu0N89TOHkTGE_wtXTLGdXkp9WfdoRF8VpR7jld4OiTHdRH6FyHuoajB93x6f5TQYfxbDlTmGWCT5SE25B_4ZwC1SvXbmbD2lERnkk8TRwiDYOzSKEvX2dJgRc19F5b/s4032/IMG_6405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWl9iW89lV2cRkrhlge05HcIGVJeDQRqIBckn7GMGPtziLwngjxPH3HazqL5xhWu0N89TOHkTGE_wtXTLGdXkp9WfdoRF8VpR7jld4OiTHdRH6FyHuoajB93x6f5TQYfxbDlTmGWCT5SE25B_4ZwC1SvXbmbD2lERnkk8TRwiDYOzSKEvX2dJgRc19F5b/w480-h640/IMG_6405.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><center>You may upload your project <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">HERE.</a></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-1537815086650224742024-02-23T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-23T00:00:00.152-08:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch #42, Project 2<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center><span style="text-align: left;"> Sketch challenge #42 is still open on the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</span></center><center><center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. You'll find the sketch below and you may visit the <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">BLOG</a> and the Facebook page for more inspiration and then upload your challenge project <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.361640320061610&type=3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my second project using a 3D embossing folder from Altenew and a stamp and stencil from The Craft Market.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDdrBDTeyaDW5x_sK0RTheZTr8MVF-Z5bzRNx51E3NryiCuMOYkteKlTaNBy-tfhSZXnM9ZZynurYCdgqLqMj1v3d7r7_GBW32yBThRqftJwaBJlbik5_4OaVTj-h7QjiTs26Ihm7sKvDqsTa0TXp3cfGX__gCFXxbHNL9ofW0n39nayj-j_zUNsU0YG4/s2926/IMG_6342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2926" data-original-width="2926" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDdrBDTeyaDW5x_sK0RTheZTr8MVF-Z5bzRNx51E3NryiCuMOYkteKlTaNBy-tfhSZXnM9ZZynurYCdgqLqMj1v3d7r7_GBW32yBThRqftJwaBJlbik5_4OaVTj-h7QjiTs26Ihm7sKvDqsTa0TXp3cfGX__gCFXxbHNL9ofW0n39nayj-j_zUNsU0YG4/w400-h400/IMG_6342.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and here's the inspiration sketch:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7h4ubLCjshWHIueMebFxSXGdTkcvfwJOgx0YwJ9lxOcWlQYE-VgOoJXnbYC4T3wIhowq_R7KpSFGyY933Q7CNZo9oVtiE4kFqVl_v4wfuOq4Yl1CrCz1E-LSax0InCCW_LhdNxC-OHQi_cFLhSi9vjPMCP5e2XXk4wyBAfhyphenhyphenw008mP5C9BwmR-r4lB4v/s749/401840749_10159458075062413_2079807812452030386_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7h4ubLCjshWHIueMebFxSXGdTkcvfwJOgx0YwJ9lxOcWlQYE-VgOoJXnbYC4T3wIhowq_R7KpSFGyY933Q7CNZo9oVtiE4kFqVl_v4wfuOq4Yl1CrCz1E-LSax0InCCW_LhdNxC-OHQi_cFLhSi9vjPMCP5e2XXk4wyBAfhyphenhyphenw008mP5C9BwmR-r4lB4v/s320/401840749_10159458075062413_2079807812452030386_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along and keep building your holiday stash.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><br /></center></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-76061287765095432022024-02-09T02:00:00.000-08:002024-02-09T02:00:00.132-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #297 ~ Have a Heart<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's our first challenge for February at <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge Blog</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Our theme is Have a Heart. It's open to your interpretation.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my card.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUXzKBXbsCcvbA4RLDVA3lM8FioBRu3y841vtG0VM5S5ewwNcB8Tqjn6C8HaHXx9M_HrWiXg2U0XId-oW25hnt6ybVpqGJVuEPqrthxWal_9gwnlvghYKmDYYBa1NkJssQzKQAaAsOM9g3FTZb20RO-4Jrae9pUR_b8pDOx1_LLFrXQZZz_Dc08xRV9ev/s4032/IMG_6406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUXzKBXbsCcvbA4RLDVA3lM8FioBRu3y841vtG0VM5S5ewwNcB8Tqjn6C8HaHXx9M_HrWiXg2U0XId-oW25hnt6ybVpqGJVuEPqrthxWal_9gwnlvghYKmDYYBa1NkJssQzKQAaAsOM9g3FTZb20RO-4Jrae9pUR_b8pDOx1_LLFrXQZZz_Dc08xRV9ev/w300-h400/IMG_6406.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The front of this card is the stacked hearts (Jaded Blossom) on an A2 card base that has been cut in half on the front. There is a piece of acetate that the lower part of the hearts and the sentiment (Betterpress) are attached to. The background is a Pinkfresh stencil adhered to the inside of the card base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a fun technique and a little different from attaching the focal image to a background and then the entire thing placed on the card base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us a Cut it Up. Be sure to check our Facebook Community page to see which entries won Top Cut for our last challenge.</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-14609857838342625952024-02-09T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-09T00:00:00.440-08:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 42, February Challenge<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>We have a new sketch challenge on the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</center><center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. You'll find the sketch below. The challenge is open for the entire month. You may visit the <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">BLOG</a> and the Facebook page for inspiration and then upload your challenge project <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.361640320061610&type=3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my first design team project.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS18XMtTaE9RUc9JpztwYsaDl9vCBIKfX4RSdiULGPOXdEdGF9n0EgeUWEROarIS0laXzVevLu-FMsESOTFaolHPapGrvr1RJ0PYd9NmiCX-syB5rzvClpGej7EI3I_G6h6aOg_I24dZ8tJwp0e0pmNJ3-420aqqwznsgbGAcY2E6OPxX7KGsn3IDRIyB/s2567/IMG_6399.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2567" data-original-width="2567" height="587" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS18XMtTaE9RUc9JpztwYsaDl9vCBIKfX4RSdiULGPOXdEdGF9n0EgeUWEROarIS0laXzVevLu-FMsESOTFaolHPapGrvr1RJ0PYd9NmiCX-syB5rzvClpGej7EI3I_G6h6aOg_I24dZ8tJwp0e0pmNJ3-420aqqwznsgbGAcY2E6OPxX7KGsn3IDRIyB/w587-h587/IMG_6399.jpg" width="587" /></a></div><br /><center>I used a Betterpress plate for the background, blue ink on white watercolor paper, and then the Glimmer foil system for the sentiment. So easy with the right tools/systems, yet it looks so elegant.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's the challenge sketch for your inspiration.</center><center><br /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeUFngMKwRSX8D1CM_qFcT8WY_ZH_kuo_DRm2I6Xfpft6MtlrB8Dq0pCNKdZxjPxaDgkQIot7zK7Voy6fIOMebvkiJCCVZmde4viDKlF6ICkfUy3zdzwrQZX6C9Glidnu_njmOuh2KmczuHVeSOLURdDE86-zK6ifXqNDwyYtTWWrKwfwcAJNO5mq3xng/s749/401840749_10159458075062413_2079807812452030386_n.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeUFngMKwRSX8D1CM_qFcT8WY_ZH_kuo_DRm2I6Xfpft6MtlrB8Dq0pCNKdZxjPxaDgkQIot7zK7Voy6fIOMebvkiJCCVZmde4viDKlF6ICkfUy3zdzwrQZX6C9Glidnu_njmOuh2KmczuHVeSOLURdDE86-zK6ifXqNDwyYtTWWrKwfwcAJNO5mq3xng/s320/401840749_10159458075062413_2079807812452030386_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us this month.</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-66585763937974903142024-01-31T23:00:00.000-08:002024-01-31T23:00:00.242-08:00Pearly Sparkles February Challenge ~ Have a Heart/Love<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Time for a new <a href="http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com">Pearly Sparkles</a> challenge.</center><center>Our February challenge is "Have a Heart/Love". It's open for your interpretation.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my design team project.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3UmgSMSKdwmEi1PHrERBsw6j0XGy83baffYdzcl-LXTd_ebRbqHlqvJaJ4dP9xpat5lbTE1jio7MAOzfWGGEIgtxWOVdUukSY2Qc_tJSuQfaOQg2p0CqT-1AgkvuoeIm3SOnriqfTNvUhQClNuvMtA9tw3UC-mSVn4vaeyMwRzbxN-qBGWJO7HVD4N4f/s3511/PS%20February%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3511" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3UmgSMSKdwmEi1PHrERBsw6j0XGy83baffYdzcl-LXTd_ebRbqHlqvJaJ4dP9xpat5lbTE1jio7MAOzfWGGEIgtxWOVdUukSY2Qc_tJSuQfaOQg2p0CqT-1AgkvuoeIm3SOnriqfTNvUhQClNuvMtA9tw3UC-mSVn4vaeyMwRzbxN-qBGWJO7HVD4N4f/w552-h640/PS%20February%202024.jpg" width="552" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a mini stencil that was in the Spellbinders Advent Calendar and added hearts instead of flowers. All of the hearts were in my die cut stash. The sentiment with matching die cut is from Jaded Blossom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stenciled on Spellbinders card stock using Pinkfresh Studio inks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us this month. Just link your project using the link above.</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-66116305119893625232024-01-26T02:00:00.000-08:002024-01-26T02:00:00.154-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #296 ~ This Makes Me Happy<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>I'm sharing my DT project for the second <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up</a> challenge of 2024.</center><center><br /></center><center>We had so much fun with the "This Makes Me Happy" theme last year so we're doing it again.</center><center>It's truly an open-ended challenge and allows our blog followers a chance to get to know us a little better.</center><center><br /></center><center>So what makes me happy??? Duh, cardmaking, of course! I especially love making special cards for my favorite people when they are celebrating a special occasion.</center><center><br /></center><center>This is a birthday card for my daughter. She is a gnome lover and drives a black Infinity.</center><center>Jaded Blossom's gnome dies and add ons and their newest CAR die set were the perfect products to use for the special card. It made me very happy to create it.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fTi9Q1gUeEkFUjk5i8_G9Lqd6oUrSiJ6OlF5TkO7n9IvdMOen925FbzLsoXyzc3Wf9EJn_yQLMW5DGiRyHNzhl1WuBEnuVi_xWSTbfoYHSGsh1nPXaOo3gLbW_EXJVTNQBgBYnKNbK2me0PPYuMtPCqiC2GkQE-1Q-L-qP9E5J6X-jQx2EAchT9cqUsT/s4032/IMG_6390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fTi9Q1gUeEkFUjk5i8_G9Lqd6oUrSiJ6OlF5TkO7n9IvdMOen925FbzLsoXyzc3Wf9EJn_yQLMW5DGiRyHNzhl1WuBEnuVi_xWSTbfoYHSGsh1nPXaOo3gLbW_EXJVTNQBgBYnKNbK2me0PPYuMtPCqiC2GkQE-1Q-L-qP9E5J6X-jQx2EAchT9cqUsT/w480-h640/IMG_6390.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><center>I hope you'll play along and let us know what makes YOU happy!</center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-54726822276432230402024-01-26T00:00:00.000-08:002024-01-26T00:00:00.146-08:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 41, Project 2<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>There are still a few more days to enter our BYSH January challenge using sketch #41.</center><center><br /></center><center>Entries should be uploaded to the Sketch 41 album in our Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.749100160415738&type=3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center>If you don't want to enter the sketch challenge, you are invited to simple share your Christmas/winter projects on the main FB page. We love getting new ideas for our holiday cardmaking.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my second project using sketch 41.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vZWaiAkSZxkgSmpRcz36-LW-Hy0oNKge3ge1AbaOrcQwsP5375Jp9sEw_LFd7dw9cLV6wXGu8xLM9lZe1gpW5nBnUKY5xJbwPPWzs6XdkSp5wZz5O8GIOfB0VA-1BhaQVWHNcnTWjv8_s0tQs-OBjSfyYRcHQiCB4yxxXco6j0BZql7jPyLkfOhxLPuD/s2663/IMG_6357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2663" data-original-width="2663" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vZWaiAkSZxkgSmpRcz36-LW-Hy0oNKge3ge1AbaOrcQwsP5375Jp9sEw_LFd7dw9cLV6wXGu8xLM9lZe1gpW5nBnUKY5xJbwPPWzs6XdkSp5wZz5O8GIOfB0VA-1BhaQVWHNcnTWjv8_s0tQs-OBjSfyYRcHQiCB4yxxXco6j0BZql7jPyLkfOhxLPuD/w400-h400/IMG_6357.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used Jaded Blossom's Holly Berries stencils for the background and Altenew's Birds of the season layering stamp and die sets, and Altenew inks for the wreath and bird. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the sketch we're using for the challenge. It's only a suggestion which you can adapt for your own project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more Sketch #41 inspiration please visit the BYSH blog <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-35772422434039530922024-01-12T02:00:00.000-08:002024-01-12T02:00:00.125-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #295 ~ A New Year<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Hard to believe that my second year as owner of<a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank"> Cut it Up Challenges</a> has begun.</center><center>For this challenge we're celebrating <b>A New Year.</b></center><center>The challenge is to use a <b>NEW</b> crafty tool, technique, idea, etc.</center><center><br /></center><center>Hubby gave me money for Christmas so I bought the Glimmer Hot Foil system.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my first attempt at hot foiling.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP1aqxQ2EqMiAXpUwHezyBIDbdzyQICSe6GmqnbwdpKhyNkFMwk1cA3ScsXZ7ZThqHN7FSfuD6SPlFPZU87yB4NQVAanGHKMdsoNOA814_8IxJFtySwAkf6Y5XLdX5FnGgKU8vRlDtotZ7BbZ0CBH_ew6lTqGvTL6VZKgCHBji2bNjawBpC79uaj7dxRc/s3300/IMG_6339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3300" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP1aqxQ2EqMiAXpUwHezyBIDbdzyQICSe6GmqnbwdpKhyNkFMwk1cA3ScsXZ7ZThqHN7FSfuD6SPlFPZU87yB4NQVAanGHKMdsoNOA814_8IxJFtySwAkf6Y5XLdX5FnGgKU8vRlDtotZ7BbZ0CBH_ew6lTqGvTL6VZKgCHBji2bNjawBpC79uaj7dxRc/w400-h366/IMG_6339.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><center>This foil plate came with the system. The sentiment was made using the Betterpress system. I love the gold foil and white combination so I was pleased with how this turned out. I did the cutting and scoring using my new We R Memory Keepers All - in - One Tool. I could have also used the tool to make the matching envelope but this is a standard A2 card so I have ready-made ones.</center><center><br /></center><center>You can add your NEW project to the CIU blog.</center><center>Something new this year at CIU: we will be sharing our TOP CUTS (DT's faves from all of the entries) on our Cut it Up Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064510009784" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>You'll also want to visit the blog to welcome our four new designers.</center><center><br /></center><center>Happy New Year!</center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfhkJNDGd2RSZ2KjXd1nRGsXtnMeRt9Qf0ElIeI7cBnqWcfDWXTtmCIjDpBdFnIZXvM9x6gBDMHZgHuA-XJxvHEPoh20fd6gC0vYX72BFoKLCYEsD6RMuvoxoLNk5d0GCcji2jmBzOEtqQesmzFrk_HUDAiaoZV5SYLVAeNs2q5BkhSY4p84VH_wG5kZS/s990/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="990" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfhkJNDGd2RSZ2KjXd1nRGsXtnMeRt9Qf0ElIeI7cBnqWcfDWXTtmCIjDpBdFnIZXvM9x6gBDMHZgHuA-XJxvHEPoh20fd6gC0vYX72BFoKLCYEsD6RMuvoxoLNk5d0GCcji2jmBzOEtqQesmzFrk_HUDAiaoZV5SYLVAeNs2q5BkhSY4p84VH_wG5kZS/s320/Untitled.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-7507668301414191172024-01-05T00:00:00.000-08:002024-01-05T00:00:00.132-08:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch Challenge #41 January 2024<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>New month, new sketch challenge at <a href="https://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">BYSH.</a></center><center><br /></center><center>The challenge is open all month. To be eligible for the prize, you must enter your card in our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017" target="_blank">Facebook</a> album for Sketch 41.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my first project using an adorable image and fun papers from LaLa Land Crafts.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uPq7O88fJgKyhyphenhyphenuSWKlMkgvXVl5YGyjiby_LMmKlkPBZ3QmIRoxvDrQ3QPvvS7z8cBL51hu_ZCtSIZig-6GOmSaC51GPf5DZnvM3t5IvlujjwhVBzYR7Vx3xyei5n4T2mx40urY5410xCpfEQze3MkOx-jvH70X1lYPLNwMNxoryoy2byWjxBUXP_yG2/s2880/IMG_6338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uPq7O88fJgKyhyphenhyphenuSWKlMkgvXVl5YGyjiby_LMmKlkPBZ3QmIRoxvDrQ3QPvvS7z8cBL51hu_ZCtSIZig-6GOmSaC51GPf5DZnvM3t5IvlujjwhVBzYR7Vx3xyei5n4T2mx40urY5410xCpfEQze3MkOx-jvH70X1lYPLNwMNxoryoy2byWjxBUXP_yG2/w400-h400/IMG_6338.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's this month's sketch for your inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="749" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEwdn21uKeRUMgbf-RQC0OkPzu7faQ-Ofni8yVfgBR4L1AXQZaVJ9Dq4E9ftGtM33Z0qCDZgC1JFnT1jik55gKrX_MzOWx5F3ftQPSNteYGOBQLSqfDlI-cM3jAjX1mhRw20rD6K56mQjoyrSHnpnBqIQf-EK4WfJKqmcPWm-SmHrGyHi2Ido3CS6MAFG/s320/401839904_10159458074582413_4560762793514931764_n.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Larelyn</div><br /><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-65742183285024706772024-01-03T18:39:00.000-08:002024-01-03T18:48:56.580-08:00A Holiday Thank You<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Now that the holidays are over it's time to send thank you cards to the people who made our Christmas special. I have a set of Rae Dunn cards (my other obsession, a close second to crafting,) but I also wanted to send some handmade cards as well.</center><center><br /></center><center><a href="https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Red Wagon's</a> challenge is What's New? so I used some new crafty goodies to create my card.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH05rG6g_TKwFkc6EgGvwtAZqOeBbPDnQcPo7UqE1fis0EvnYQDsbXMXQWmvtf7tD-YLwIKVInsqhBfa4z5n2JOX9GE4Ojk0yvs98OZntT1zhTzyZk8zcXUDpGxnscXVes2KLpbeY2zMW4YJ1ySEFgu0yGvV1BV1mVTepYNs7W2pjC1nxKpYCvXmuE0SYo/s3888/IMG_6342.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="2916" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH05rG6g_TKwFkc6EgGvwtAZqOeBbPDnQcPo7UqE1fis0EvnYQDsbXMXQWmvtf7tD-YLwIKVInsqhBfa4z5n2JOX9GE4Ojk0yvs98OZntT1zhTzyZk8zcXUDpGxnscXVes2KLpbeY2zMW4YJ1ySEFgu0yGvV1BV1mVTepYNs7W2pjC1nxKpYCvXmuE0SYo/w300-h400/IMG_6342.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><center>I used a new stencil set from Jaded Blossom, Holly Berries. The sentiment is a Jaded Blossom die set. I cut two outlines and offset them slightly. I used my new Pinkfresh Studio inks for the stenciling and cut and scored the card base and mats using my new We R Memory Keepers All-in-one tool.</center><center><br /></center><center>I'm also entering </center><center><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-something-new-8/" target="_blank">Simon Says: Something New</a></center><center><a href="https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Addicts</a>: Anything Goes</center><center><br /></center><center>Having my own challenge blog (<a href="http://cutitupchallengs.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge Blog</a>) has kept me busy to the point of not being able to enter other challenges. My goals for this new year are to use more of my crafty goodies and share my makes in other challenges. Wish me luck!</center><center><br /></center><center>Happy New Year</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xRH0przmfeAFmenxXWC4xwrijtVeo0bT1F7hHFN3iBRgMljjsR0dhDdbeeVoOKDd18oX6UD1igFityhesX4JQwJLLeUakQLr7xGgAhxmSMbM9ok13jWAYIad3jcEiDYAQhde5-zXI4H0IKGjLZ52NC0L0-ziS6B2-zsVEBXZ7rDkbTRUog4Ba1lkjGQR/s990/Untitled.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="990" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xRH0przmfeAFmenxXWC4xwrijtVeo0bT1F7hHFN3iBRgMljjsR0dhDdbeeVoOKDd18oX6UD1igFityhesX4JQwJLLeUakQLr7xGgAhxmSMbM9ok13jWAYIad3jcEiDYAQhde5-zXI4H0IKGjLZ52NC0L0-ziS6B2-zsVEBXZ7rDkbTRUog4Ba1lkjGQR/s320/Untitled.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-46116904979656720392024-01-01T18:37:00.000-08:002024-01-01T18:37:00.336-08:00Pearly Sparkles January 2024 Challenge ~ Clean and Simple<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center>Happy New Year 2024.</center><center><br /></center><center>I hope you've had a wonderful holiday season. Ours was full of family, friends, and so much food!!!</center><center>I guess I wasn't ready for the new year because I completely forgot to write my post for the</center><center><a href="http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com">Pearly Sparkles January Challenge</a> - ugh! I think I'll blame it on my advanced age or too much food and family over the holiday. </center><center>Well, here it is. Our challenge for January is Clean and Simple.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCltPOUFLs2Zytd2CuNL1B7ErenrmftR0wDEWd_j4CH6U9GYMzhT_f51iyzva24YIJIqWEmYo-1YvfWn13RB0nb3ReQ4eYOTe9Auz4NC2QL2Qy3Blp3zyDj1GQpkiHT8Vily5yIRfWkVh23aAc83wjj7951OCWhG1buw0-kMRSsSp3YJ-x7XwIWjuHKW8Y/s3794/IMG_6288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3794" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCltPOUFLs2Zytd2CuNL1B7ErenrmftR0wDEWd_j4CH6U9GYMzhT_f51iyzva24YIJIqWEmYo-1YvfWn13RB0nb3ReQ4eYOTe9Auz4NC2QL2Qy3Blp3zyDj1GQpkiHT8Vily5yIRfWkVh23aAc83wjj7951OCWhG1buw0-kMRSsSp3YJ-x7XwIWjuHKW8Y/w319-h400/IMG_6288.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stenciled the leaves onto Betterpress paper using inks and a layered stencil from Pinkfresh Studio.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I ran the paper through my Platinum 6 using my Betterpress system and a press plate from Spellbinders. I used Ranger Archival ink for the pressing. I'm going to make more using different color palettes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Larelyn</div><br /><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-43158190906258270962023-12-29T02:00:00.000-08:002023-12-29T10:36:05.516-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #294 ~ Anything Goes<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>It's our final challenge of 2023 at <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge Blog.</a></center><center>We know you're either super busy with the holidays or worn out (LOL) so we'll keep this challenge easy:</center><center>ANYTHING GOES.</center><center><br /></center><center>I'm sharing two of the 7 money holders I made for holiday gifting.</center><center>The design was inspired by a project Kristina Werner shared during Altenew's Cozy Comfort Retreat.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz44cQNLDESdfkkPzHRBKCUh2vew49Dt6eeBvLbHf_CzGHRUtlJWlQp2o3S9SFM7IyyTsMxFulCfr0O4U_EVE43A5jYlpQUWxOEjakpt4V-_DhfZC1rX0QxhSYCGEkVEeKtVIFzVSTgpQacB7Y3rDMH-Pm6sbc4Ddz15QbJGgfxKLTLnZVPe0timymV9lv/s3411/IMG_6295.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3411" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz44cQNLDESdfkkPzHRBKCUh2vew49Dt6eeBvLbHf_CzGHRUtlJWlQp2o3S9SFM7IyyTsMxFulCfr0O4U_EVE43A5jYlpQUWxOEjakpt4V-_DhfZC1rX0QxhSYCGEkVEeKtVIFzVSTgpQacB7Y3rDMH-Pm6sbc4Ddz15QbJGgfxKLTLnZVPe0timymV9lv/w355-h400/IMG_6295.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><center>The decorated belly bands hold the wallet closed. The dies cuts and sentiments are arranges on a circle cut from velum and glued to the belly band. There is a pocket inside to hold the bill(s).</center><center><br /></center><center>I hope you'll play along with us.</center><center><br /></center><center><span style="color: red;"><b>We will be holding an open Design Team call for 2024.</b></span></center><center><span style="color: red;"><b>Information can be found on the CIU blog or you can email me at</b></span></center><center><span style="color: red;"><b>cutitupchallenges@gmail.com</b></span></center><center><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span></center><center><b>Happy New Year 2024!</b></center><center><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span></center><center><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span></center><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-69121830185575990042023-12-22T00:00:00.000-08:002023-12-22T00:00:00.133-08:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch Challenge #40 Project #2<center><center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Hopefully your 2023 cards are in the mail so now it's time to get ahead for next year.</center><center><br /></center><center>At BYSH we don't quit because it's late December. I'm sharing my second design team make for sketch 40. You can find more inspiration on the BYSH blog <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center>You'll also find inspiration on our FaceBook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017" target="_blank">HERE</a> and this is where you can link up your own entry for the challenge.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's another project using my Spellbinders Betterpress system.</center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55ROyWK-TH902xuRJXLhvAn0oJySRMZWGz1cDCKC7csUi-rNB2U5N5BriYo2mX_6XZAoJSPn1_PGcFjoa5u6w5OOfjz-02yWg1YhgeCPbauHx9npqQ7em3XozvT7FHm2InHJu4eutVcR1piGWNy36sv0zsQKlb2lUHAtqZKMABqesgAB9PQht2btDv7DY/s3024/IMG_6239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55ROyWK-TH902xuRJXLhvAn0oJySRMZWGz1cDCKC7csUi-rNB2U5N5BriYo2mX_6XZAoJSPn1_PGcFjoa5u6w5OOfjz-02yWg1YhgeCPbauHx9npqQ7em3XozvT7FHm2InHJu4eutVcR1piGWNy36sv0zsQKlb2lUHAtqZKMABqesgAB9PQht2btDv7DY/w400-h400/IMG_6239.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After pressing the image onto watercolor paper using Betterpress ink, I used watercolor brush pens to color in parts of the image. The image would easily stand alone, but it's fun to experiment with color as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's the challenge sketch for you.</div><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1qEIcE_DQC546siItrZP8hwn97LHQyA5RYDFVrtwuvmL-7WN18ZRiSztUBHR2fTk8mmq-4hCGEgBMAHv6PSooRCvRyBsZEg4T8uX8tBJD5VoxQkG6ZNUBH8Vcy7v9EC8zeg5fzpNl7P_HpVP33MU40yd18duafM9-dOK_yCzsUGy7vntJ1HSepDHfpLp/s749/363370151_10159259261637413_2282644736392058366_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1qEIcE_DQC546siItrZP8hwn97LHQyA5RYDFVrtwuvmL-7WN18ZRiSztUBHR2fTk8mmq-4hCGEgBMAHv6PSooRCvRyBsZEg4T8uX8tBJD5VoxQkG6ZNUBH8Vcy7v9EC8zeg5fzpNl7P_HpVP33MU40yd18duafM9-dOK_yCzsUGy7vntJ1HSepDHfpLp/s320/363370151_10159259261637413_2282644736392058366_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm looking forward to having you join in our challenge. You still have time to enter.</div></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-43795068316826741722023-12-15T02:00:00.000-08:002023-12-15T02:00:00.135-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #293 ~ Celebrate<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>What's more fun than a Celebration? I'm always looking for reasons to create cards and a Birthday celebration is the most common, but oh so fun when you create something for a special person.</center><center><br /></center><center>Today's Card uses the fun and fabulous Whimsy Stamps Cheers and Beers set.</center><center>I think it's perfect for our <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up</a> theme.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX1evjTZiskej4Hav_Wu8J3qfxT8eVqIE-805QFVE_k5MytkbFxJoedtnyVqNOsIe0YUh72NzCG50hGdgEZKARqEZSeaqwzfvqbzInIRPT8FqJ8-7TaDnVzyHgdrR5P_WbnVjlIwhPXeInVY6n3uX_n_sR9Ss_kt1eEEApy1nsBxfSUQ-7q3ZLVXYyKg5/s4032/IMG_6276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX1evjTZiskej4Hav_Wu8J3qfxT8eVqIE-805QFVE_k5MytkbFxJoedtnyVqNOsIe0YUh72NzCG50hGdgEZKARqEZSeaqwzfvqbzInIRPT8FqJ8-7TaDnVzyHgdrR5P_WbnVjlIwhPXeInVY6n3uX_n_sR9Ss_kt1eEEApy1nsBxfSUQ-7q3ZLVXYyKg5/w300-h400/IMG_6276.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of those sets that can be used again and again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us. I also wanted thank you if you've been playing along this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was scary taking over ownership of a blog and we've been so happy with the participation even without sponsors or prizes. Card makers are special and are willing to share just for the love of the craft.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THANKS SO MUCH.</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-33803381520530991502023-12-01T02:00:00.000-08:002023-12-01T02:00:00.142-08:00Cut it Up Challenge # ~ More than one Die Cut<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center>It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge Blog</a></center><center><br /></center><center>For this challenge we're asking you to use MORE than one die cut.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's a fun birthday card.</center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSk-xM8GPi_C4SIn1Zs7kVxWZOO2jgfSJ_YPwu3o6e5wHxgINP1rlJcNQPqCBEluuJPFuJQKTaP-y317DDy-uLsejlUlnmMXZubi2XG76Wk0iGFHbpAD9pHzcZzdlRf26yhi6u-cwhe8WzzIin7oSv3k76SXrcjeMjEjEtA33FP_D68-pn6SAwRIDgJAb/s4032/CIU%20292%20More%20than%20one%20die.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSk-xM8GPi_C4SIn1Zs7kVxWZOO2jgfSJ_YPwu3o6e5wHxgINP1rlJcNQPqCBEluuJPFuJQKTaP-y317DDy-uLsejlUlnmMXZubi2XG76Wk0iGFHbpAD9pHzcZzdlRf26yhi6u-cwhe8WzzIin7oSv3k76SXrcjeMjEjEtA33FP_D68-pn6SAwRIDgJAb/w300-h400/CIU%20292%20More%20than%20one%20die.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've used products from Whimsy Stamps, Jaded Blossom, and LaLa Land Crafts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us.</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-1244338119168513352023-12-01T00:00:00.000-08:002023-12-01T00:00:00.138-08:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ December Sketch #40<center><center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Woohoo! It's December. I love the Christmas holiday; family traditions, decorating, gifting, and sending all the cards I've been making for this design team. It feels so good being ahead of the card making.</center><center>They are all finished and ready for mailing. If you've been playing along with us, you should have a pretty good stash as well.</center><center><br /></center><center>At BYSH we don't quit because it's December. We have a new sketch for you and today I'm sharing my first design team make. You can find inspiration for the new challenge on the BYSH blog <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center>You'll also find inspiration on our FaceBook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017" target="_blank">HERE</a> and it's also where you can link up your own entry for the challenge.</center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqgx5-4JJ644UvvCvcv0kCS1VWyBdtk3bQLxNESuOZHRy3ANIrvaPF6Gww2-ZVTSM8F1lXCnbONrKojzf6xSQ97dJiKvfm_9BACfEqaYWzPjT3DiUC7irohfY_z7nYW2GqZTZnBhfR5VipAcMtP-bV4hoLA8TKjiMeiFKcPu5EkukGGkCXR_5xNspM_vk/s3024/IMG_6229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqgx5-4JJ644UvvCvcv0kCS1VWyBdtk3bQLxNESuOZHRy3ANIrvaPF6Gww2-ZVTSM8F1lXCnbONrKojzf6xSQ97dJiKvfm_9BACfEqaYWzPjT3DiUC7irohfY_z7nYW2GqZTZnBhfR5VipAcMtP-bV4hoLA8TKjiMeiFKcPu5EkukGGkCXR_5xNspM_vk/w400-h400/IMG_6229.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used Betterpress Letterpress plates for both the image and the sentiment. It's amazing so see the press up close. Using a good water color paper really accent the press. I used Ranger Archival inks for both.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's the challenge sketch for you.</div><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1qEIcE_DQC546siItrZP8hwn97LHQyA5RYDFVrtwuvmL-7WN18ZRiSztUBHR2fTk8mmq-4hCGEgBMAHv6PSooRCvRyBsZEg4T8uX8tBJD5VoxQkG6ZNUBH8Vcy7v9EC8zeg5fzpNl7P_HpVP33MU40yd18duafM9-dOK_yCzsUGy7vntJ1HSepDHfpLp/s749/363370151_10159259261637413_2282644736392058366_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1qEIcE_DQC546siItrZP8hwn97LHQyA5RYDFVrtwuvmL-7WN18ZRiSztUBHR2fTk8mmq-4hCGEgBMAHv6PSooRCvRyBsZEg4T8uX8tBJD5VoxQkG6ZNUBH8Vcy7v9EC8zeg5fzpNl7P_HpVP33MU40yd18duafM9-dOK_yCzsUGy7vntJ1HSepDHfpLp/s320/363370151_10159259261637413_2282644736392058366_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm looking forward to having you join in our challenge. Remember, it's open all month.</div><div><br /></div></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-89222106971749004322023-11-24T00:00:00.000-08:002023-11-24T00:00:00.140-08:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 39 Challenge Project 2<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm still in a turkey coma but I'm also looking forward to getting the house decorated for Christmas.</center><center><br /></center><center><center>Challenge #39 for Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers is still open.</center><center>There is time to share your entries to our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017/media/albums" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my second design team project.</center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCI1LSbAceXtNkHNBx1hlT6AqQv9gt2aarb2dzRJo_gZ7dNENqlDvpDn4jyAUXRg7OH2uPR8ghMulO7RF6p6L2qrzA7QLA6DL4aizQDDwMmJKwuD8rHqbL-HHuUHGGRMnRkC7F7soN693kQbQ8tENBVRc0tTjxN4JH2CIWnb7veOdm4-CSdrAsLUunP5NT/s3024/IMG_6209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCI1LSbAceXtNkHNBx1hlT6AqQv9gt2aarb2dzRJo_gZ7dNENqlDvpDn4jyAUXRg7OH2uPR8ghMulO7RF6p6L2qrzA7QLA6DL4aizQDDwMmJKwuD8rHqbL-HHuUHGGRMnRkC7F7soN693kQbQ8tENBVRc0tTjxN4JH2CIWnb7veOdm4-CSdrAsLUunP5NT/w400-h400/IMG_6209.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></center><center>I used a 3D embossing folder to create the background and accented the centers and berries using Sparkle pens. The foil was added by placing 1/8th inch double sided tape line along the design and pressing it onto the strips (not heat set foil). Worked like a charm and I didn't have to use my Minc which would have flattened the embossing.</center><center>The sentiment was made using a Betterpress plate and gold foil card stock.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's the challenge sketch for you to follow.</center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAUBRQZwBu4J1HdybTZoZObDcPSi-VrxuWpX-h1rhumgjlXeNy5FQVQdVH7o8BrRBRQixSYLnDC6y5aVV2dezvGeLSzAO8klsrZvuzaPzoPFcTp4SaSFekotjHPNTR8TuqlPmMK8IVLkFn4aQfPBEY5atIgCqxg8YEJjs3lWBH7ZgFaaT7InefOWb2LYo/s772/363390240_10159259227717413_7703447292536753288_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="772" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAUBRQZwBu4J1HdybTZoZObDcPSi-VrxuWpX-h1rhumgjlXeNy5FQVQdVH7o8BrRBRQixSYLnDC6y5aVV2dezvGeLSzAO8klsrZvuzaPzoPFcTp4SaSFekotjHPNTR8TuqlPmMK8IVLkFn4aQfPBEY5atIgCqxg8YEJjs3lWBH7ZgFaaT7InefOWb2LYo/s320/363390240_10159259227717413_7703447292536753288_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can lots of inspiration on our Facebook page and also on today's BYSH blog post <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><br /></center></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-8109745307658524872023-11-17T02:00:00.000-08:002023-11-17T02:00:00.142-08:00Cut it Up Challenge #291 ~ Friends and Family<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Time for <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up</a> challenge #291 ~ Friends and Family</center><center>Can you believe we only have four more challenges left in this year? Time flies!!</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my card for this challenge.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4SX10Hg7eK_YUQov50nqqMx-a8vtd0QR4bumKrytU8X1rUJadYDeepk5Q8TSbZqsnV12SgEiBzA0T-AdzZYd22C6l4n31xQmxyuDwBXDDIlRtSOEkDaV9jIhFufsNPeF-bp8XHPYTOxr_ARMLha5aTEe7DHpyvptK6Tu-MKE6j20DHAy4WdM0G8cUPGn/s4032/IMG_6228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4SX10Hg7eK_YUQov50nqqMx-a8vtd0QR4bumKrytU8X1rUJadYDeepk5Q8TSbZqsnV12SgEiBzA0T-AdzZYd22C6l4n31xQmxyuDwBXDDIlRtSOEkDaV9jIhFufsNPeF-bp8XHPYTOxr_ARMLha5aTEe7DHpyvptK6Tu-MKE6j20DHAy4WdM0G8cUPGn/w480-h640/IMG_6228.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tried a new technique on this card, embossing on velum. I used a 3D embossing folder from Altenew.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ink blended some fall colors on 80# smooth card stock and then added the velum over it. I lightly brushed some Altenew white pigment ink over the embossing to emphasize some of the design. The scalloped frame is from Jaded Blossom and the sentiment was created using a Betterpress letterpress plate. I cut the sentiment outline out three times and slightly offset each layer for some added detail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A twine bow and some Spellbinders gold embellishments finished the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll play along with us. Just follow the link above.</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-54961797003593637062023-11-03T02:00:00.001-07:002023-11-03T02:00:00.145-07:00Cut it Up Challenge #290 ~ Layer it Up<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center><br /></center><center>Time for a new <a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge</a> and it's one of my favorites ~ Layer it Up.</center><center>Layering is one crafty technique that I use on almost every one of my projects.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my card using images and a sentiment created using the Spellbinders' Betterpress.</center><center>It's my newest crafty toy and I'm loving it. I've never used the letterpress process but this new tool really makes it easy.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgIH4C5E99B2vZngwMHXLlLZCaeoz-deAZz92T0ggBECkrXn2mAFxEPjMhUS-rdz79EZjfI1AcD-T6J9f0i-dSQYb7mvDn2sG6K-QeSLnPHAcMDv_8_Kj2T68_YEZ_n7eGgzHdYPpNljgnkzo_K2-gBzAYU4dgEzPkflTNZA72KqOflIxhekNOsIeZroH/s3742/IMG_6217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3742" data-original-width="2864" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgIH4C5E99B2vZngwMHXLlLZCaeoz-deAZz92T0ggBECkrXn2mAFxEPjMhUS-rdz79EZjfI1AcD-T6J9f0i-dSQYb7mvDn2sG6K-QeSLnPHAcMDv_8_Kj2T68_YEZ_n7eGgzHdYPpNljgnkzo_K2-gBzAYU4dgEzPkflTNZA72KqOflIxhekNOsIeZroH/w306-h400/IMG_6217.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began by inking up a Ranger Water Color panel using Distress Inks. I added Archival Burgandy ink to my Betterpress plate to get the leaf images. After using the companion dies to cut out the leaves, I used water and a brush to add splatters and a little color release. Using the water color paper allows the Betterpress to give a deep stamped impression. I also used a Betterpress plate for the sentiment stamping and pressing on gold foil paper. It's been fun experimenting with different papers, inks, and other mediums to create some interesting results. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll join in our challenge and show us your Layered Up project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just follow the link above.</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245700650290789884.post-57461775044559195242023-11-01T00:00:00.001-07:002023-11-01T00:00:00.153-07:00Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ November Sketch #39<center>Hi Crafty Friends,</center><center>It's the start of a new month so we have a new sketch challenge at BYSH.</center><center>You have all month to share your entries in our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017/media/albums" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's my first card for this month inspired by a card we made during the Pinkfresh Studio Create and Connect Workshop. I love this snowflake with its matching stencils and die cut. So many ways to used it.</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG16YnqnI-8GBHE3hZA-kyrsrsryjoVFKR1uoOYGn3cE1kOKOn-kd4ogh9PplNvdVu7VNO3MrX1i18NsvxyU79JP_8QL7kps3yZOt2xhSggUg409oJ7XvFqsEIAWq1majfzrD2c8kzGg-KKB949c7D6Ikjgk_FZZy80rxHr2Ue5xQu1wX1nVtqYoap_RzF/s3024/IMG_6206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG16YnqnI-8GBHE3hZA-kyrsrsryjoVFKR1uoOYGn3cE1kOKOn-kd4ogh9PplNvdVu7VNO3MrX1i18NsvxyU79JP_8QL7kps3yZOt2xhSggUg409oJ7XvFqsEIAWq1majfzrD2c8kzGg-KKB949c7D6Ikjgk_FZZy80rxHr2Ue5xQu1wX1nVtqYoap_RzF/w400-h400/IMG_6206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><center>I embossed the stamped image with white embossing powder before I inked it using the stencil and Altenew crisp inks. Then I cut the snowflake in half (an idea shared in the class.)</center><center><br /></center><center>Here's sketch #39 for your inspiration:</center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9De3KMdgBu5PWOHChtMdqqCtqmuMzBTWIoOD20vhjoww7HnXIlX98Ey-BGnYY1TqiNQKqrMepEWgBVqXx3PoJPeWCw0gwGQiZGW3hSY-WhrXbd9IszbtvhPjQ2wpLIWxbQurTWT90I0pt3GuBfYCdvBrBcEX0_NcDQ2Pl72i2zIHC3-r9mXQe-DMzmjS/s772/363390240_10159259227717413_7703447292536753288_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="772" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9De3KMdgBu5PWOHChtMdqqCtqmuMzBTWIoOD20vhjoww7HnXIlX98Ey-BGnYY1TqiNQKqrMepEWgBVqXx3PoJPeWCw0gwGQiZGW3hSY-WhrXbd9IszbtvhPjQ2wpLIWxbQurTWT90I0pt3GuBfYCdvBrBcEX0_NcDQ2Pl72i2zIHC3-r9mXQe-DMzmjS/s320/363390240_10159259227717413_7703447292536753288_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can't wait to see what you link up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to visit the <a href="http://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com" target="_blank">BYSH blog</a> for more inspiration along with our Facebook group (link above.)</div><br /><center><br /></center>Larelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234710696482850120noreply@blogger.com1