Painted Wall Panels

This is a Styrofoam Panel for insulation, they were 8 feet tall by 3 feet wide and I painted 8 of them for a play my son was in. The Jr. High department needed Castle Walls that could be moved for the production of Robinhood! Oh wow were these alot of work but the fabulous thing about them is they still have them and can re-use them for other productions! I was really proud of how these came out! It's my art, just like my cards and I love to paint! I rolled base coats of latex on first to fill the pits and then mixed laytex and acrylics together to get my colors. I did some floating along with some ragging. The blocks were not drawn on first, I tried that but it didn't look right, too uniform for the medieval look the was needed so I just started at the top and worked down using my flat brush to form the blocks! I think I used a couple of Stampin' Up! brushes too. LOL-Thanks for looking!  

Nouveau Double Pocket Card

Nouveau Chic DS paper, New Island Floral Die (Summer Mini), 5-Petal Flower punch for leaves, Curly Label punch, Basic Gray Taffeta, Black Gingham ribbon, Basic Black pad and C/S, sponge, Thoughts and Prayers stamp set. Click on the picture to enlarge!

Double Pocket Card

This is a fun card to make and plan the layout backgrounds if stamped. Or double sided paper works great and saves stamping time on the backgrounds! I chose to stamp my cardstock for this card and another double pocket card which I like even better but am reserving for my upcoming stamp class! This card base was made with one 8 1/2"  x 11"  sheet of Whisper White C/S and the tags and punched greeting use White, Chocolate chip & Pretty in Pink C/S. The center layer with the stamped 'Sanded' background was sponged with Pretty in Pink ink. ~Stamps: Bella Toile, Sanded, Pedaling Past (Summer Mini). Also this card will open up like a regular card as well if you want it to or you can turn it into a free standing card! I like the options offered for this card by using a full sheet of C/S!

Happy Monday! Directions for double pocket card Here!

Watercolor Pastels

This is such a sweet set! Watercolor Trio from the New Summer Mini Catalog. I used So Saffron, Regal Rose and Old Olive Markers to ink the stamps and then I used Baja Breeze stamped off for the butterfly. Whisper White C/S panel framed on a Whisper White Card. The layers are Regal Rose and Baja Breeze C/S. Large oval and Scallop Oval punches for the greeting with white gel pen dots around the edge and pink satin ribbon complete the card.

Smooch Motorcycle

This card was a swap test card but I decided to do something else! LOL

Supplies Used: ~Stamps: Motorcycle (Summer Mini). ~Paper: Kraft C/S, Night of Navy C/S, Vanilla C/S, Travel Journal DS Paper (Summer Mini). ~Inks: Basic Black, Markers: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Sahara. ~ Accessories: Aqua painter, Bold Brights Brads, Silver Smooch (Summer Mini).

Smooch Flowers

Oh I had to watercolor these! LOL- I stamped the flowers from the Elements of Style set with Soft Suede ink on Pink Pirouette C/S. I used my aqua painter to pick up ink from the lid of the stamp pads to water color the images. I used Celery, Garden Green, Rose Red, So Saffron and More Mustard, Regal Rose and Sahara Sand to go around the foliage with. I used the corner rounder punch along with the Curly Label punch and the 1 1/4" square which I trimmed to fit inside the curly label! The card base is River Rock layered on top of that is Riding Hood Red C/S. I used Kraft Taffeta Ribbon and then finished it off by spraying the whole card with Vanilla Smooch! Oh So sparkly!....

Framed Roses

Oh I love this new set from the Summer Mini Catalog called Elements of Style! This was such an easy card to make too! I stamped the main image on Vanilla C/S using Garden Green and Real Red markers to ink the image. I stamped the other swirl image on the Riding Hood Red Frame using Riding Hood Red ink. The Corners of the Vanilla C/S are stamped with the main image using River Rock ink! The saying is stamped on River Rock C/S inked with Real Red and Garden Green Markers. The Vanilla panel is framed on River Rock C/S and then the Base card which is Riding Hood Red! I used the White gel pen to dot around the scallop frames. These new Vintage Tags are Fabulous!! The Tag framed one Miniature Red Rose and then I tied the string into a bow! Scallop Oval Die and Scallop Oval punch both used. To get the tutorial and instructions for these miniature roses, sigh up for the April Issue of Paper Crafters Sampler! Use code PCSCF or mention stampcrave and that you saw them here! I actually did a video tutorial-how fun is that! LOL- I love to get credit for my hard work as we all do on the design team so when you mention me when you sign up, I will recieve credit! Thanks for visiting me!

Smooch Roses

I cut two panels of this new Presto Patterns Background paper from the new Summer Mini Catalog! I then used them as a test for the new Smooch Spritzers...wow aren't those fun! So I liked the backgrounds and decided to add some Miniature Paper Roses in White/Vanilla on a few Old Olive branches I punched out using the two-step bird punch. I Sprayed the Vanilla Taffeta ribbon with the Log Cabin Color Smooch Spritz along with the die cut tag from Lots of Tags. I stamped the saying with Soft Suede Ink and sponged the edge of the Vanilla Card base with Suede ink as well. I like this aged look! The Presto Patterns paper is fabulous, I can't wait to play with it some more! The Saying is from the Thought and Prayers Stamp Set!

Paper Rose Garden

This card uses another lovely new Summer Mini Catalog stamp set: Elements of Style.

I stamped the background using stamps from this set and Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red classic inks! The card base is Riding Hood Red, the ribbon 5/8" Regal Rose. I used the new Square Lattice embossing folder from the Summer Mini on the stamped background to give it lots of texture! The Miniature Roses are made with Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink C/S. The stems/leaves are die cut using the Little Leaves die with Old Olive C/S. The Tag is die cut using the Lots of Tags die, stamped with Baja Breeze, stamped off first and then words stamped using Riding Hood Red ink. For the directions and tutorial on these Miniature Paper Roses see the April issue of Paper Crafters Sampler and use code PCSCF to sign up! I will be posting a card every day this week featuring my Tiny Little Roses so check back again!

Lavender Spring

Today's Card uses the New Summer Mini catalog set: Watercolor Trio! The Miniature Roses are so fun, plus they are so small, they fit perfectly on any project! To get the step by step written instructions and the Video Tutorial on how to make these super cute tiny roses; sign up for the April Issue of Paper Crafters Sampler and mention me Stampcrave or Cherie when asked where you heard about it or just type in code PCSCF! I had so much fun creating these and I know you will too!

Shabby Charm 2

It's Friday and I finally got a chance to blog! This is my second to last card using the Charming Stamp set and Soft Suede, River Rock and Pink Pirouette papers and inks! Love these colors together! I think River Rock will become my new Creamy Caramel!!! I stamped up the Pink Pirouette background panel with the Bella Toile background stamp and the stamps from the Charming set using River Rock ink, then I stamped the script words using Soft Suede! The focal point is textured Vanilla C/S stamped with the adorable flower inked with Garden Green and Pretty in Pink Markers! I masked the flowers off with a post-it note and sponged River Rock ink around the post-it! The strip of River Rock was stamped using Soft Suede ink. I cut out the Beautiful Wings butterflies with Pink Pirouette C/S and sponged the textured parts with Suede ink. The Craft Taffeta ribbon completes the card! Simple and easy! I'm off to my son's AAU bball tourny this weekend! Have a great one and don't forget to check out the PCS April issue which starts tomorrow! I'm so excited to show you my tiny paper roses! Use Code PCSCF or mention me-Cherie to sign up. Coming next week are projects made with these roses so check back and for the tutoral sign up for PCS!

Butterfly Charm

Today's card pairs River Rock and Soft Suede together. I used the Beautiful Wings die along with Pink Pirouette C/S stamped with River Rock ink to cut out the butterflies with. Love the sizes of these little butterflies, they are just perfect for cards! I stamped the background with the Bella Toile stamp inked with River Rock ink first, then added the different images from the Charming set using River Rock ink and then Soft Suede ink. I masked off the script words with flowers and sponged River Rock ink around them. All the edges are sponged with River Rock and the butterflies are sponged with Suede. I used the Hobby Blade to cut slits on each side of the Create and script to insert the pink taffeta ribbon under and through the panel.

So my Colors for the week are...Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede and River Rock! LOL

The flowers were inked using Garden Green and Pretty in Pink Markers! 

Shabby Charm

This adorable stamp set called Charming was offered in the Holiday Mini Catalog BUT is still available to order through the catalog write-ins section! For both cards, I used Pink Pirouette and River Rock cardstock along with Very Vanilla.. Soon to be permanent SU colors...Yay!!! I stamped the flowers with River Rock ink and then colored just the flower parts with Pretty in Pink marker. I used the eyelet lace punch and the wide oval punch with some linen thread and Pink Pirouette butterflies! The top right card uses the Scallop Oval and large Oval punch along with the Modern Label punch. Ok I LOVE these colors together!

Flower Trio

Soft and Springy! Supplies used: ~Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Well Scripted. ~ Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in pink C/S, Welcome Neighbor DS paper, Mellow Moss C/S. ~Inks: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, More Mustard, Sahara Sand. ~ Accessories: Big Shot, Textrz plates #4, Pink satin ribbon, Scallop Trim Border punch, Eyelet Border punch, Pretties Kit, Two-step Bird punch (wing for the leaves), Linen Thread, Wide Oval Punch.

Nouveau Collage

This is such a fun paper from the Nouveau Chic Designer Paper! I drew some lines on the main paper panel and stamped the swirl stamp from Baroque Motifs around the edges in black. I shaded in the flower with the black crayon and then added the punched bird using the same paper and the two-step bird punch. The clock is also stamped on paper from the same pack and then cut out and layered on a vellum top note. The strip across is paper and black brads were added to finish the look. I was just playing around with the paper and decided to just build on the design of it. Happy Easter and Happy Spring Break everyone!

PCS Blog Hop and Sneek Peek!

The Paper Crafters Sampler Design Team has an all new Blog Hop and Sneek Peek for our April Issue!

If you are just starting here or have just come from Tiffany Bauer's Blog~ Welcome!

The April Theme is 'Winged Things' and below is a sneek peek of one of my projects for this month! With all the different paper flower craze, I was so excited to share these super cute Tiny Paper Roses! They are so fun and easy to make too! Check out the April Issue of PCS and get detailed instructions for projects and cards including these tiny roses! Don't forget to mention me~ Cherie or use code PCSCF

The Design Team members were also given a challenge to offer our own spin on the fabulous 'Lantern' Pattern designed Exclusively for the April issue. I know you'll just love all the wonderful creations you see on our blog hop! If you are interested in creating these projects click on the PCS above for more information!

This is our Fabulous Lantern and my take on this project was quite different from the others but I had so much fun creating this! I used Jackpot DS paper for the lantern base and then made panels using Vellum CS. I stamped on the inside of the panels and added ink using markers and direct to paper with the stamp pads! I stamped and embossed the teapot from Dream Gardens Stamp set using gold powder on Basic Black C/S. I cut those out and attached them to form a ring that sits on the top of my lantern!

Thanks for visiting me and enjoy the blog hop! click below to hop over to Andrea's fabulous creations!

Collage Crystal Ornament

Over the years I've made gifts for my boys teachers, especially for Christmas. These cut Crystal Chandelier pieces are perfect for collage! They are flat on the back and come with a beading pin attached to a smaller round cut crystal as shown below. I got the idea years ago from a friend who buys old Chandeliers and makes jewelry out of the crystal pieces. They are so pretty in the light and can be used as ornaments or just hanging in the window to add to the decor! They are so easy to make and very inexpensive. These larger crystals (shown above) were about $1.99 a piece and the smaller ones were about a dollar. 

I started collecting vintage looking Christmas cards and paper and then added some Vintage transparencies to my collection. I would sit and make several at a time and then cover the back with decorative paper and sign my name. After layering or stamping the main image together, I traced around the crystal on double sided sticky sheets and cut out to attach the images to the crystal. I usually would use beading pins and insert them throught the hole at the top and attach colored crystal beads and beading caps over the front hole as shown on the smaller ornament below with a hook for hanging. Stamped backgrounds work excellent and 2 crystals could be attached back to back to create a 3-d look!

Click here to go to the website I purchased these crystals from!

Garden Circle

Today's Card uses the Bella Toile Background stamp. The cut out Shimmery White Circle is stamped using Basic Black and then colored with the watercolor pencils and a blender pen. I love to mix it up a bit and use different coloring tools rather then rely on one way of coloring all the time! The Card base is Chocolate Chip and the background papers are from the Sweet Pea Paper Pad. The med. Scallop circle was cut out using the Big Shot and the Scallop Circle # 2 die with Rose Red C/S. Vintage brads and a greeting punched out with the small oval complete this nice simple card!

Vintage Time

I love this Clock face! This set is called Sense of Time. I stamped the clock face on Sweet Pea paper with Chocolate Chip Craft ink and embossed it with clear powder. All the edges are sponged with Chocolate craft ink as well! The Medallion Background stamp is so lovely just stamped with a single color but I love to ink it up along the edges with one color and then add in more colors by sponging them directly on the rubber overlapping the colors. This gives the image such a nice look when stamped!

The stamped piece is Very Vanilla C/S layered on Real Red C/S layered on Taken with Teal Card base.

Houndstooth is also from Sweet Pea paper pad. The greeting is stamped on Vanilla C/S.

I stamped the various images using Real Red, More Mustard, Taken with Teal and basic black inks. The Sanded Background was stamped on all the pieces using Sahara Sand classic ink. I used the assorted clips and red satin ribbon to complete the card!

Circle Black Magic

I wanted to use up a few of my scallop circles I had previously cut out to make room in my container. I need to do a little spring cleaning to make some room! For this card I agian used the Sweet Pea Paper Pad as background with a med. size scallop circle cut out with So Saffron C/S. The circle inside is Chocolate Chip C/S stamped with White Craft ink using the Inspired By Nature set and then colored over the white ink with watercolor pencils. The Photo corners are punched out with Chocolate Chip C/S and the stitched lines drawn with the White gel pen. The scallop circle dots were done with the fine point end of my Chocolate Chip marker. Chocolate chip stitched ribbon completes this card on a Chocolate Chip base card. This is a great class card or Stampers Ten group technique!