the creative closet by cindy lawrence

Wild for You

Hello, and a very happy Thursday to you!

I'm bringing out my wild side today!  Actually, it's the new Pure Innocence Wild for You stamp set and coordinating PI Wild For You Die-namics.  I paired it with the Zebra Background, Whimsical Wishes stamp set, and Wild Greenery Die-namics.

The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Jellybean Green, Pink Lemonade, and X-Press It Blending Card.  I stamped the images from Whimsical Wishes in Pink Lemonade, Bubblegum, Kraft, and Jellybean Green.  The Zebra Background was stamped in Bubblegum.  The circle layers were die-cut with the Circle STAX 2 Die-namics and Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics.

I stamped the image in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, and colored her with the following Copic markers:

That yummy color palette is this week's Color Throwdown Challenge.  Check it out:



Here's a peek at the inside:


A strip of Jellybean Green card stock, a narrow strip of Bubblegum card stock, and a couple of die-cut leaves dress up the top.  At the bottom, I stamped the PI image in Bubblegum ink, and stamped the sentiment in Jellybean Green ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! 

Have a blessed and beautiful day!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Pure Innocence Wild for You	Whimsical Wishes	Zebra Background	Pure Innocence Wild for You Die-namics
Wild Greenery Die-namics	Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics	Circle STAX Set 2 Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock
Pink Lemonade Cardstock	Jellybean Green Card Stock	Bubblegum Card Stock	X-Press It Blending Card
Pink Lemonade Ink Pad	Jellybean Green Card Stock	Bubblegum Ink Pad	Kraft Ink Pad
Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad

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A Cool Day For a Couple of Challenges

Hey everyone!

I decided to play in a couple of challenges that I have been neglecting lately, and just had to pull out my Cool Day set and coordinating Cool Day Die-namics from My Favorite Things once again.  I just love those bears!

The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Cotton Candy, Berrylicious, Tropical Teal, and X-Press It Blending Card.  I die-cut the Cotton Candy layer with the Blueprints 21 Die-namics.  The window was created with the Peek-a-Boo Circle Windows Die-namics.  I stamped the Sweater Stitch Background in Berrylicious, and stamped the snowflakes from Cool Day in Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink.

The color palette for my card is from this week's Color Throwdown Challenge.  Check it out:


Fun retro colors, aren't they?

The layout for my card is this week's Mojo Monday Sketch.  Check it out:


I stamped the polar bear in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, and colored him in with the following Copic markers:

I added texture to his sweater with a piece of felt and a spritzer bottle of Colorless Blender.  I cut around his arms, so that he could appear to be leaning out the window with his yummy cup of peppermint mocha.

Here's a look at the inside of the card:


I added a couple of strips of card stock in Electric Red and Berrylicious, stamped the bear in Cotton Candy, stamped snowflakes in Berrylicious, stamped the sentiment in Tropical Teal, and stamped a sweet little heart in Electric Red.

That's all for today, friends!  Have yourself a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Cool Day	Sweater Stitch Background	Cool Day Die-namics	Blueprints 21 Die-namics
Peek-a-Boo Window Circles Die-namics	Pigment Ink Pad Sweet Tooth	Cotton Candy Ink Pad	Berrylicious Ink Pad
Tropical Teal Premium Dye Ink Pad	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad	X-Press It Blending Card	Smooth White Card Stock
Cotton Candy Cardstock	Berrylicious Card Stock	Tropical Teal Prestige Card Stock	Electric Red Cardstock

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MFT Countdown: Peanut Butter & Jelly

Hello friends!

We're getting closer to the big reveal of this month's new release from My Favorite Things.  I hope you are loving what you've seen so far!


My card showcases the new Pure Innocence Peanut Butter & Jelly stamp set, coordinating PI Peanut Butter & Jelly Die-namics, Burlap Background, Diamonds and Dots Borders, and Mason Jar Die-namics.

The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Berrylicious, Jellybean Green, and X-Press It Blending Card.

I stamped the Burlap Background in Berrylicious ink on the Berrylicious layer.  I stamped the Diamonds and Dots Borders in Jellybean Green ink on the Jellybean Green layer.  I just love that tone-on-tone look, don't you?  Subtle, yet striking. :)

The sweet label and hearts in the corner were die-cut using the Mason Jar Die-namics, and anchored with a couple of enamel dots.

I stamped the sentiment in Jellybean Green ink.



I stamped the sweet girl in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink on X-Press It Blending Card, and colored her in with Copic markers.  I added texture to her pants with a scrap piece of denim and a few spritzes of Colorless Blender.

Here are the Copic colors I used:



The color palette for my card today is this week's Color Throwdown challenge.  Hop on over to the Color Throwdown blog, and check it out!

Here's a look at the inside of my card:


I added a left-over strip of burlap-stamped Berrylicious card stock, a thin strip of Jellybean Green card stock, stamped the sentiment in Jellybean Green ink, and stamped the little girl in Berrylicious ink.

Swing by the MFT Blog to check out the rest of the designers' fabulous projects, as well as for your chance to win some yummy MFT goodies!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!

Have a beautiful Sunday!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Diamonds & Dots Borders	Burlap Background	Pure Innocence Peanut Butter & Jelly	Pure Innocence Peanut Butter & Jelly Die-namics
Mason Jar Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Jellybean Green Card Stock	Berrylicious Card Stock
X-Press It Blending Card	Jellybean Green Card Stock	Berrylicious Ink Pad	Hot Fudge Hybrid Ink Pad

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It's a Good Day

Hello friend!  I'm back today with a card made for this week's Color Throwdown challenge, as well as this week's Mojo Monday challenge.

Check out the color inspiration:


So fresh and pretty, isn't it?  My card uses supplies from My Favorite Things.  The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Razzle Berry, Orange Fizz, and Banana Split.  The sentiment from Happy Everything was stamped in Razzle Berry and Orange Fizz inks, and the "happy" was die-cut with the Happy Die-namics.  I die-cut the layers with the Blueprints 13 Die-namics and Pierced Square STAX Die-namics.  I stamped the Diagonal Stripes Background in Orange Fizz to dress up one of the background layers.  I added shimmer to the die-cut word with some MIX-ables Sheer Shimmer Mist.

A bit of bright pink ribbon and a smattering of coordinating enamel dots finish off the card details.

Check out this week's sketch from Mojo Monday:


Such a great sketch, and really easy to work with too!

Here's a peek at the inside:


I added a strip of Banana Split card stock across the top, and stamped the sentiment in Orange Fizz and Razzle Berry inks...sweet and simple! :)

Before you run off, you'll want to swing by and see the rest of the fabulous creations from the Color Throwdown team:

• Barbara Anders
• Broni Holcombe
• Cindy Lawrence >>>You are here!
• Joan Ervin
• Jodi Collins
• Lori Tecler
• Monika Davis
• Tammy Hershberger
• Vickie Zimmer-Smitten
• Wanda Cullen
• Lisa Henke - September Guest Designer
• Kim Singdahlsen - Guest Star Stamper 

On a bit of a sad note, I am stepping down from the Color Throwdown team.  I have enjoyed my short time on the team so very much, love the challenges, and especially love the people; however, my schedule is just too full these days, and something's gotta give.  I will still play along with the challenges whenever I am able.  I hope you will as well!

Have a beautiful day, friends!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Happy Everything	Diagonal Stripes Background	Happy Die-namics	Blueprints 13 Die-namics
Pierced Square STAX Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Orange Fizz Cardstock	Razzle Berry Cardstock
Banana Split Card Stock	Orange Fizz Ink Pad	Razzle Berry Pad	Banana Split Ink Pad
Mix-ables Sheer Shimmer Mist

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Simply Watercolored

Hey everyone!

I had so much fun with my watercolored backgrounds for yesterday's post, that I decided to play with the same technique for today's card.  Most of the supplies for my card are from My Favorite Things.  The card base is Smooth White, as is the next layer.  The top layer is watercolor paper.  I got it really wet, then painted on the different ink colors using re-inkers mixed with water and a medium paint brush.  The re-inker colors I used are Lemon Drop, Jellybean Green, and Memento's Bahama Blue.  

The images I used for my card are from the Grand Peaceful Wildflowers stamp set.  I stamped the flora in Sweet Tooth and then in Jellybean Green.  I wrapped the bottom of the card with yellow and white striped twine, and added a sweet Lemon Drop button.  A few enamel dots and a rounded corner finish off the details.

The colors for my card are this week's Color Throwdown challenge.  Check it out:


Such a beautiful color combo, isn't it?!    Come on over and play along with us HERE!



Inside, I stamped the flora in Jellybean Green and the sentiment in Bahama Blue.

Check out the rest of the team's creations, including our brand-new, fabulous team member, Jodi Collins!

• Barbara Anders
• Broni Holcombe
• Cindy Lawrence >>>You are here!
• Joan Ervin
• Jodi Collins
• Lori Tecler
• Monika Davis
• Tammy Hershberger
• Vickie Zimmer-Smitten
• Wanda Cullen
• Beverly (Guest Star Stamper)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I do hope you have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Grand Peaceful Wildflowers	Smooth White Card Stock	Lemon Drop Buttons	Lemon Drop Ink Pad
Jellybean Green Pad	Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink Pad	Lemon Drop Dye Ink Refill	Jellybean Green Dye Ink Refill

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A Batty Hello

Hey everyone~

Today, I have a fun card I created for this week's Color Throwdown Challenge.  I just happen to be the hostess this week; so be sure and stop by to check it out!

Here's a look at the colors:


I thought they were the perfect end of summer colors...complete with yummy blueberries, which just happen to be one of my very favorite things about summer. :)

All of my supplies are from My Favorite Things.  My card base is Smooth White, as is the Spider Web Cover-Up Die-namics layer.  The other layers are Nightshift Blue, Grapesicle, and X-Press It Blending Card.  I am so in love with that Spooky Window Centerpieces Die-namics.  Isn't it the coolest?  I air-brushed the "scene" through the window with Copic markers and my Copic Airbrush System.  The bat was die-cut using the Spooky Scene Die-namics.  I stamped the image from the Pure Innocence Batty About You set in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, colored her with Copic markers, and die-cut her with the coordinating Batty About You Die-namics.

Here are the Copic colors I used:



Here's a look at the inside of my card:



I added a strip of Grapesicle across the top, stamped the sentiment in Sour Apple, and finished it off with a Nightshift Blue die-cut spider.

Now you'll want to hop on over to the rest of the Color Throwdown team blogs to see their gorgeous creations with this week's colors, and then play along with us!

• Barbara Anders
• Broni Holcombe
• Cindy Lawrence >>>You are here!
• Joan Ervin
• Lori Tecler
• Monika Davis
• Vickie Zimmer
• Wanda Cullen
• Jodi Collins, August Guest Designer
• Kirsty McIntire, Guest Star Stamper

Thanks so much for visiting today, friends!

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Batty About You	Batty About You Die-namics	Centerpieces Spooky Window Die-namics	Spooky Scene Die-namics
Spider Web Cover-Up Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Nightshift Blue Cardstock	Grapesicle Cardstock
X-Press It Blending Card	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad	Nightshift Blue Ink Pad	Sour Apple Ink Pad

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MFT New Product Launch

Hello, friends!

It's RELEASE time from My Favorite Things!  To give you a little inspiration before you shop, the design team is sharing LOTS of great projects!

I have three cards to share with you myself; so strap on your seatbelts and enjoy the ride!


My first card showcases the adorable new Pure Innocence Batty About You set.  I created the stitched circle with the super-awesome Stitchable Dot Circle STAX Die-namics.  I used orange embroidery floss to stitch around the circle...so fun!  The kitty cat was die-cut from the Spooky Scene Die-namics. 

My card base is Smooth White, and the die-cut layer is X-Press It Blending Card.


I stamped the image in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink on X-Press It Blending Card, and colored her with Copic markers.

Here are the colors I used:


Here's a look at the inside of my card:


Inside my card I added a strip of Orange Fizz card stock, and stamped the bats in Black Licorice.


My second card showcases the new Trick or Treat set, coordinating Trick or Treat Die-namics, and Spooky Scene Die-namics.

The card stock layers are Smooth White, Grout Gray, Orange Fizz, and X-Press It Blending Card.

I created the snowy ground cover with the Snow Drifts Die-namics, and shimmered it up with some MIX-ables Sheer Shimmer Mist.

I stamped the images in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, die-cut them with the Trick or Treat Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers.

Here are the Copic colors I used:


Here's a look at the inside of my card:


I air-brushed the background with my Copic Airbrush System and Copic markers.  I stamped the sentiment in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, and added a strip of Orange Fizz across the top.


My last card showcases the sweet new Birdie Brown set called Witch Way Is the Candy?  
I stamped the Diagonal Stripes Background in Sweet Tooth ink on the Steel Grey layer.  I then die-cut the layer with the Bluepints 18 Die-namics.

The card stock layers are Smooth White, Steel Grey, Tangy Orange, Blu Raspberry, X-Press It Blending Card.

The colors for my card are this week's Color Throwdown Challenge.  Check out the gorgeous colors:

Swing by the Color Throwdown Blog for links to the other designers blogs.

Here's a close-up view of the sweet little frog image:


I stamped the Mr. Froggie in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, and colored him with Copic markers.

Here are the Copic colors I used:

Here is a look at the inside of the card:



I added a strip of Sour Apple, stamped the row of frogs in Sour Apple ink, stamped the moon in Tangy Orange, and stamped the clouds in Blu Raspberry.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!  Swing by the MFT Blog for links to the rest of the designers' blogs!

~Cindy

Trick or Treat	Batty About You	Diagonal Stripes Background	Trick or Treat Die-namics
Batty About You Die-namics	Spooky Scene Die-namics	Stitchable Dot Circle STAX Die-namics	Blueprints 18 Die-namics
Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics	Snow Drifts Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Grout Gray Card Stock
Orange Fizz Cardstock	Sour Apple Cardstock	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad	Orange Fizz Ink Pad
Sour Apple Ink Pad	Mix-ables Sheer Shimmer Mist

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Back to School - Teachers Rule

Hey everyone!

I'm back with a fun back-to-school card for this week's Color Throwdown challenge. This week the team decided to make cards to honor Lori Tecler, as she is heading back to kindergarten this school season....as a TEACHER, of course!  She's worked in school administration for years, and has decided to venture out on a new course, in the classroom.  We've created our cards to wish her well!  Good luck, Lori!  You will be AWESOME!

Check out the inspiration photo for the challenge:


Love those colors together!  The colors and products I used on this card are all from My Favorite Things.  My card base is Grout Gray, and the layers are Electric Red, Blu Raspberry, and Smooth White.  I stamped the new Writing Tablet Background in Grout Gray on the card base.  The "notepaper" layers were created with the 3x4 Notebook Paper Die-namics.  I stamped the lines on the notepaper in Sno Cone using the Head of the Class set.  The ruler and apple images from School Days were stamped in Electric Red and Blu Raspberry inks, and then die-cut with the coordinating School Days Die-namics.

The angled layer was created with the new Blueprints 18 Die-namics.  The Smooth White stitched layer was created with the Horizontal Stitched Strips Die-namics.  I stamped the alphabet across the bottom in Sweet Tooth ink.  The paper clip was die-cut using the Office Supplies Die-namics.  A trio of enamel dots, a bit of red and white striped twine, and an Electric Red button finish off the details.



Inside, I added a layer of Smooth White, stamped the books in Electric Red, Grout Gray, and Blu Raspberry, stamped the "A+" in Grout Gray, and added a narrow strip of Electric Red card stock across the top.

Next, you'll want to head on over to the rest of the design team blogs to see their fabulous creations!  Be sure to give a friendly welcome to our guest designer this month, who just happens to be my sweet friend, Jodi Collins!

• Barbara Anders
• Broni Holcombe
• Cindy Lawrence >>>You are here!
• Joan Ervin
• Lori Tecler
• Monika Davis
• Tammy Hershberger
• Vickie Zimmer-Smitten
• Wanda Cullen
• Jodi Collins - Guest Designer
• Jane Taylor - Guest Star Stamper

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  

~Cindy

Supplies:

School Days	Writing Tablet Background	Journal It - Head of the Class	School Days Die-namics
Blueprints 18 Die-namics	3 x 4 Notebook Paper Die-namics	Office Supplies Die-namics	Horizontal Stitched Strips Die-namics
Grout Gray Card Stock	Smooth White Card Stock	Blu Raspberry Cardstock	Electric Red Cardstock
Grout Gray Ink Pad	Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink Pad	Blu Raspberry Ink Pad	Electric Red Ink Pad
Electric Red Buttons

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Power Poppy Release Day Three: A Deluxe Offering

Hey everyone~

It's day three of Power Poppy's July release sneak peeks!  Are you loving what you've seen so far?  These sets will all be available for you to purchase on Friday, August 1st!

Today's set is a bigger, better version of last month's digital release, the oh-so-fabulous Countryside Bouquet Deluxe.  This set is being released in polymer with extra blooms and all-new sentiments!

For my card, I chose to work with one of the dainty blooms, and a simple "hello".  The color palette for my card is this week's Color Throwdown Challenge.  Check it out:


Isn't that a yummy looking photo?!  I love the freshness of those colors together too...summer perfection!

To check out the rest of the Color Throwdown team's projects with this week's colors, and to play along yourself, just click HERE.  Have FUN!

My card base is white, and the patterned papers are from Echo Park's So Happy Together Collection.  I stamped the image on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored it with Copic markers.  I air-brushed the background with my B01 Copic marker and Copic Airbrush System.

Here are the Copic colors I used:

Here's a look at the inside of my card:


I added a couple of strips of patterned paper across the top, and stamped the blooms all down the left side with red ink.  I didn't add a sentiment to the inside, as I'd like to keep this card handy for a happy hello.

Now, you'll want to check out the rest of the Bloom Brigade's fabulous creations with the Countryside Bouquet Deluxe stamp set.

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence >>>You are here!
Julie Koerber
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Thanks so much for swinging by today, friends!

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Choose Joy

Hello friends!

My card today was made for this week's Color Throwdown Challenge.  Check out the gorgeous inspiration photo:

For my card, I chose to work with the beautiful Inspired By Flowers Set #4 from My Favorite Things.  I hadn't inked up this gorgeous flower yet (say whaat?!); so I was super-excited to get to color it in these rich shades of raspberry.

The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Lemon Drop and Blu Raspberry.  I stamped the Pinstripe Background in Blu Raspberry, and added lots of die-cut layers, including the Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics, Blueprints 15 Die-namics, Open Scallop Doily Die-namics, Fishtail Flags STAX, Fishtail Flags Layers STAX, and Open Simply Scallops Trio Die-namics.

I decorated the top with a Lemon Drop button, Blu Raspberry button tied with a bit of white crochet thread, and a white enamel dot.


I stamped the flower in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink on X-Press It Blending Card, and colored it with Copic markers.  I stamped that wonderful sentiment in Blu Raspberry.  I need to remember that when the stresses of life have me grumbling.  We've been without internet (along with a good portion of New England!) since Sunday without any explanation or a timeline from our provider. I'm just about CHANTING "choose joy" at this point! lol  I'm typing this post as lickity split fast as I can using my phone's limited data plan (so thankful for that option!).

Anyway...I digress.  Here are the Copic colors I used:

The white polka dots in the flower center were added with a Sakura White Glaze Pen.


Inside, I added a die-cut strip of Lemon Drop, part of a die-cut Blu Raspberry circle that I stamped a flower on in Blu Raspberry, and the sentiment, which was stamped in Blu Raspberry and Razzle Berry inks.

The sketch for my card is this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  Check it out:

I mirrored the sketch to better fit the image on my card.

Be sure and swing by the Color Throwdown Blog to play along with this week's color challenge!  ...and stop by the design team blogs for more inspiration!

Barbara Anders    
Broni Holcombe 
Cindy Lawrence >>>You are here!
Joan Ervin 
Lori Tecler 
Monika Davis 
Tammy Hershberger 
Vickie Zimmer 
Wanda Cullen 
Diane Jaquay – July Guest Designer

Have a beautiful day, friends!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Inspired By Flowers 4	PInstripe Background	Blueprints 15 Die-namics	Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics	Fishtail Flags Layers STAX Die-namics
Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics	Open Scallop Doily Die-namics	Die-namics Open Simply Scallops Border	Lemon Drop Buttons	Blu Raspberry Buttons
Smooth White Card Stock	Blu Raspberry Cardstock	Lemon Drop Cardstock	X-Press It Blending Card	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad
Blu Raspberry Ink Pad	Razzle Berry Pad

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