Hello friends!
It's the third and final day of my guest blogger gig over at JustRite Papercrafts. I have so enjoyed blogging for them, and playing with their fabulous stamps and dies!
Here's a peek at today's project:
Isn't that a beautiful, heart-warming sentiment? ...and how about the frames surrounding it?! All the details and full photos can be found on the JustRite Blog. Hope you stop by and give me a shout!
Have a terrific Wednesday, friends!
~Cindy
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Hey everyone~
It's my second day as guest blogger on JustRite Papercrafts! Today, I have a fresh floral project to share with you. Here's a little peek:
Oh, how I love irises! Check out all the details and a full view of this project over on the JustRite Blog.
See you over there!
~Cindy
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Hey everyone!
I am super excited to be guest blogging over on JustRite Papercrafts for the next few days! I am a long-time fan of their products, and had SUCH a great time playing!
Here's a little peek at today's project:
Isn't that a GORGEOUS image?! You'll need to stop by the JustRite Blog for all the details and a full view of the project. Come on over and say, "hi"!
Have a fantastic Monday, friends!
~Cindy
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Hello Stampers~
I have a quick post for you today. I made this card for a class last month; so the coloring on it is quite minimal for me. :-) I used Spellbinders Curved Rectangle Nestabilities Die for the card base.
The beautiful country scene is from the A Day in the Country stamp set from JustRite Stampers. That set is so right up my alley!
To make the background, I swiped on three different dye ink pads... black, white, and rust. I thought it added a neat, aged effect...almost like wood grain.
That's all from me today, folks! I know...I have tons of pictures to share with you, and I will. I promise! Just give me a little more time. I've been involved in a huge kitchen redecorating project for the last three days...so exhausting, but so worth it!
Have a very blessed day, friends!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Hello Stampers~
Today I thought I'd share the cards I made for a CAS class I recently taught. In case you don't already know, "CAS" stands for Clean & Simple.
This first one came from a cool idea I saw on Andrea Walford's blog...love that patterned paper bloom! The only stamping on my card is from JustRite Stampers.
This next one has a bit of a shabby chic feel to it, but is still very simple. I used Our Craft Lounge's Fabulous Florals & the Say It With Florals sentiment set.
You've seen the next one before (in my last post), with a little more "stuff" on it, and in a larger size. I simply toned it down a bit for the class. I used the Sweet Days of Summer stamp set for this one.
The final card is a 4-1/4" square card using Flourishes Country Charm Labels set, and a combination of papers from Penny Lane & Basic Grey.
That's all, friends! We are off to the North Carolina Zoo to donate a kid or two. LOL
Have a fabulous, sunshiny day!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Hello Stampers~
How are you on this fine Monday? I am doing terrific! It is my daughter's first "official" day of summer vacation; so we are going to have a girls day together. My son has one more week of school, and then we'll be in full summer mode in our house. I just love summer, don't you? :)
Today, the Stampers Dream Team and friends have gotten together for another fun blog hop. I can't wait to see everyone's fabulous creations!
For my card, I chose one of JustRite's newest Christmas sets, Merry and Bright. This one's a cling set that coordinates perfectly with Spellbinders 2010 Ornaments Dies. The card layout is one I turn to time and time again...just love it! The card size is 5-1/2" x 3-1/4". I also happen to really love the clean and simple look of white-on-white. The only other color paper I added is a strip of pretty plaid from Crate Paper's Toy Box Pad. I colored the ornament in using Copic markers, and added some pretty sparkle with Sakura's Clear Stardust Gelly Roll Glitter Pen.
Here's a close-up view:
The picture really doesn't do the sparkle justice! I added some pretty Gold Metallic String, Red Rhinestones, and a Martha Stewart punched border to finish things off. The background was done with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.
Here are the marker colors that I used:
Next up you'll want to check out the rest of the fantastic blogs on this hop!
Debbie Olsen
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Laurie Schmidlin
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Tosh Leyendekker
Mona Pendleton
Cindy Lawrence <---you are here
Silke Ledlow
Arlene Cuevas
Charmaine Ikatch
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Joan Ervin
Teresa Kline
Jeanne Streiff
Kellie Fortin
Christina Fischer
Jo Thompson
It might just interest you to know that one of the blogs on this hop has hidden blog candy! That means if you leave a comment on each blog, you'll have lots of chances to win some fabulous free products! Stop back by the Stampers Dream Blog on Thursday, the 16th, to see who the lucky winner is.
Here's what you could win:
Pretty sweet, huh?! I guess you had better get hoppin'! :)
Have a fabulous day, friends!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Stamps: JustRite Stampers Merry and Bright Cling Mount Set
Papers: Neenah Classic Solar White, Crate Paper's Toybox Patterned Paper
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Copic Markers (see photo)
Accessories: Spellbinders 2010 Ornaments Die, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities Dies, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Red Rhinestones, Gold Metallic String, Poinsettia Embossing Folder (SU), Sakura Clear Stardust Gelly Roll Glitter Pen, Dimensionals
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Hello Stampers~
One of my very favorite flowers is the daisy...sweet, simple, and oh-so-pretty. I just can't help but smile when I see them. They really are a happy flower, don't you think?
When I saw the daisy image in the darling Sending You Sunshine stamp set from JustRite Stampers, I knew it would be the first stamp to get inky. I colored it with Copic markers, and paired it up with some Springtime patterned papers from Echo Park. I framed the image with Spellbinders awesome Fancy Tags Three die, and added lots of pretty pearls and ribbons.
Here's a close-up of the image:
Soft and sweet...and ready to send off to someone in need of a little cheer.
That's all from me today, friends! Thanks, as always, for visiting with me today! :)
I do hope you have a fantastic Tuesday!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Hello Stampers~
I have a sweet little set of notecards to share with you today. I seem to have a bit of a thing for notecards lately. :) I had every intention of sharing it with you this morning; but I just plum ran out of time.
These cards are all 4-1/4" square, and are made with Just Rite's fabulous Friendship Blooms cling mount stamp set. The pretty patterned papers are from the Picket Fence collection from Lilybee Designs.
I just love how the images in this set coordinate with several Spellbinders dies! I used the Labels Eighteen & Classic Circle dies for my cards. I was tempted to add some sponging, colored cardstock, a big bow....but in the end I decided that I really liked the freshness and vibrancy of all that white. When I do give this set away, I will include a set of my hand-made square envies to match, like the ones I did in my last post. I will do a tutorial for you guys...promise!
Here's a close up of the back card, since you can't see it very well in the photo above:
Hope you are all doing absolutely fabulous today, my friends!
Thanks for visiting with me!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Stamps: Friendship Blooms (JustRite Stampers)
Papers: Neenah Classic Solar White, Picket Fence Collection (Lilybee Designs)
Inks: Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Memento Grape Jelly, SU Cool Caribbean, SU Bermuda Bay
Accessories: SU floral embossing folder (can't remember the name of it), Clear Stardust Spica Glitter Pen, Martha Stewart Border Punch, White Pleated Satin Ribbon, Spellbinders Labels Eighteen Die, Spellbinders Classic Circles Die, White Pearls, Dimensionals
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Hello Stampers~
Today is a very special day in my life... It's my hubby's and my 16th wedding anniversary. I love that man more today than every day before... He is truly one in a million.
Yes, I really made that fru-fru card up there for him! I wanted something romantic, with a bit of vintage flare. I know it's rather feminine in design, but so are weddings, right? I think this is the one occasion when I can get away with fru fru for the hubs. ;)
I used JustRite Stampers Friendship Blooms for the pretty frame stamps, and Romantic Sentiments for the saying (which I love so very much). Those gorgeous papers are from Crate Paper's Portrait pack. I added lots of special details, like the rose organza trim, cream satin pleat edging and pom pom trim border, gold mini rhinestones on the patterned paper, narrow ivory satin ribbon with a couple of gold pearl stick pins, a Martha Stewart border punch, several Nestabilities dies, some faux stitching with my White Opaque Pen, and finally dimensionals to pop up those layers. Phew....that's a lotta embellies!
Here's a close-up view for you:
As you can see, I sponged all of the ivory cardstock layers with a Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink Pad to add to the vintage appeal. The final touch is a spritz or two of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels. I know you can't really see it in the photo; but it adds such a pretty shimmer to the card.
The card itself is 5-1/4" square. The layout is this week's Mojo Monday sketch.
Have yourselves a FANTASTIC Wednesday, friends! I am looking forward to a quiet evening out to dinner with my sweetheart.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Stamps: Friendship Blooms (JustRite), Romantic Sentiments (JustRite)
Papers: Confetti Tan (retired SU), Classic Ivory (Flourishes), Portrait Patterned Papers (Crate Paper)
Inks: Ocean Tides (PTI), Berry Sorbet (PTI), Antique Linen Distress (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: White Opaque Pen, Gold Mini Rhinestones (Zva), Small Cream Roses Organza, Cream Satin Pleat Edging, Ivory Pom Pom Trim, Labels One Nestabilities, Circle Nestabilities, Narrow Ivory Satin Ribbon, Gold Pearl Stick Pins, Sponge Dauber, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)
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Hello Stampers~
How was your weekend? My church retreat was wonderful....refreshing, rejuvenating, and relaxing! :)
Today the Stampers Dream Team has teamed up with the JustRite Stampers design team for a fun blog hop to celebrate their March release.
Along the hop we have 3 great blog candy prizes hidden! No one knows where the blog candy is! For your chance to win one of these three prizes simply leave a comment on each blog. Blog comments will remainn open until 8 pm CST - Tuesday March 22nd. The 3 winners will be announced on the Stamper's Dream Blog and the JustRite Blog on Wednesday March 23rd.
Here is what you have a chance to win - 4 JustRite Stamps sets of your choice...AND....a $50.00 prize package from Stamper's Dream (check out the photo below!) or a $50.00 shopping spree to the JustRite Webstore.
How awesome is that?! Remember, all you need to do is leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop for your chance to win. Good luck!
For my card, I used the Vintage Oval Labels cling set. I just love the ornate elegance of the images in this set, and the way they coordinate so beautifully with Spellbinders dies. I embossed my image using black embossing powder and colored it in with Copic markers. That richly colored patterned paper is from Echo Park's For the Record collection.
Here's a close up for you:
I sponged on a little Tim Holtz Pumice Stone Distress ink, and added White Opaque Pen accents to the flowers. The card size is 5-1/4" square.
Stop by the rest of the design team blogs to see their fabulous creations:
JustRite Inspiration Blog
Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!
Have a super day!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Stamps: JustRite Vintage Oval Labels
Inks: VersaMark, Tim Holtz Pumice Stone, Tim Holtz Forest Moss, Copic Markers (R12, R14, YG03, YG17)
Papers: Black, Sahara Sand (SU), For the Record Patterned Papers (Echo Park)
Accessories: Black Rhinestones, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Black Roses Trim, Green Ruffled Ribbon, Black Satin Ribbon, Labels Six Nestabilities Dies, Tim Holtz Styled Labels Die, Sponge Dauber, White Opaque Pen, Dimensionals, Black Embossing Powder, Clear Spica Glitter Pen
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These companies have generously provided me with free product for promotional purposes:
Copic Markers
Eclectic Paperie
Flourishes
Gina K Designs
H&M Stamps
Hanna Stamps
JustRite Stamps
Our Craft Lounge
Spellbinders
Splitcoaststampers
Stamper's Dream
Stampin' Up!
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Taylored Expressions
Whipper Snapper Designs
