WPlus9 February 2012 - Easter Greetings

Hey there, everyone!  Welcome back to day three of our February WPlus9 release.  Today we are featuring a new stamp set called Easter Greetings and a layered butterfly die set.  You are going to LOVE the layered butterfly...it just has so many possibilities!  Here is a little bit of information on each item:

Easter Greetings

• is a 3X4 clear photopolymer stamp set
• contains 4 stamps; 3 images and 1 sentimet
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $6

Layered Butterfly Die

• contains 4 stackable shapes to build a layered butterfly
• comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $7

I went long and skinny for my card this time around, which is a bit unusual for me.  But, I love the cleanness of the left side, and then the fun cluster of items on the right side!  {Plus....I wanted to use this awesome sketch that will be linked below.} Here is what I created!

"Easter Wishes" supplies: 

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream) 

Paper/Book Paper/Stickers/Lace Trim: Glitz Design (Dance In Sunshine: Birds, Raindrops, Damask)

Stamps: WPlus9 (Easter Greetings & Spring Tags sets)

Dies: WPlus9 (Layered Butterfly, Circle Stackers 1 & Timeless Tags)

Ink: Clearsnap (Stephanie Bernard Dye: chocolate) & Tsukineko (chalk: spring pansy)

Distress Ink/Blending Tool: Tim Holtz (antique linen)
Button: American Crafts

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Twine: May Arts

Jewels: Doodlebug Designs (purple) & Kaiser Craft (aqua)
Corner Rounder: Creative Memories

Diecut Machine: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Sandpaper

Instructions:  Make card from cream cardstock, then round the bottom corners.  Cut a strip of bird paper, round the bottom corners, distress the edges and adhere.  Cut a strip of purple paper and a strip of aqua paper, round the top corners, distress the edges and layer together.  Adhere to the top of the card, then add a strip of lace trim over the seam and accent with three purple jewels.  Diecut the circle stackers from patterned paper, distress the edges and adhere together.  Stamp the egg to cream cardstock, cut out and distress ink the edges.  Adhere to the circle stack, then add a sticker bow to the egg.  Adhere the entire circle stack to the right side of the card.  Tie a bow from purple dotted ribbon, and add a button to the center using twine.  Adhere the bow to the lower right side of the circle stack.  Diecut the tag from patterned paper, distress ink the edges and stamp the sentiment to it.  Tuck the tag slightly under the button and adhere.  Diecut the butterfly layers from purple patterned paper and book paper.  Distress the edges, and layer together.  Add a ribbon sticker to the middle, then accent with three aqua jewels.  Adhere to the upper left corner of the circle stack to finish.

Card Challenges Used: 

-Freshly Made Sketches #20

-Flutter By Wednesday #188- anything goes

-Cute Card Thursday #202- buttons & bows

-Catered Crop Recipe Swap- use book paper

Be sure to check out Dawn and the rest of the WPlus9 designer's blogs to see what they have created with this fabulous stamp set and new dies!  Dawn is also going to give them away to one lucky winner, so be sure to follow the commenting instructions on her blog post.

• Dawn Woleslagle
• Elise Durenberger
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Jinny Newlin
• Kerrianne Gwin
• Lea Lawson
• Savitri Wilder
• Jean Martin

I hope that you have a wonderful day, and be sure to check out Dawn's blog tomorrow for the full reveal of the WPlus9 February 2012 release! ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.

WPlus9 February 2012 - Spring Tags

Hey there, everyone!!  Welcome to day two of the February WPlus9 release!  Today we are sharing another new stamp set with you called "Spring Tags", along with two more die sets that you are going to just die for!!  Tee hee- pardon the pun! :)  Here is a little bit of info on each item:

Spring Tags

• is a 4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set
• contains 15 stamps; 3 (1.75") circle tag images, 4 sentiments, and 8 accent images
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $14

Circle Stackers 1 Die

• contains 3 stackable round shapes
• coordinates with the Spring Tags stamp set
• comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $15

Timeless Tags Die

• a classic tag shape in 3 graduated sizes
• comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $11

 I created a sweet spring card with this charming folk art stamp set!  The colors are a bit non-traditional, but they still screamed Spring to me, especially when combined with this cute stamp set.  Here is what I created!

"Happy Spring" supplies:

Cardstock: The Paper Company (kraft) & Papertrey Ink (vintage cream) 

Paper/Lace: Glitz Design (Happy Travels 6x6 paper pad) 

Doily: Wilton

Stamps: WPlus9 (Spring Tags & Folk Art Floral sets)

Dies: WPlus9 (Circle Stackers, Timeless Tags 1), Spellbinders (Lacey Circles) & Papertrey Ink (Medium scallop)

Ink: Clearsnap (Stephanie Bernard Dye: strawberry, chocolate & Pigment: turquoise)

Distress Ink/Blending Tool: Tim Holtz (antique linen) 

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Twine: May Arts

Button: American Crafts

Flowers: Recollections

Pearls: Want 2 Scrap

Corner Rounder: Creative Memories

Diecut Machine: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Instructions:  Make card from kraft cardstock, then round the right hand corners.  Cut a floral paper block, round the right hand corners and adhere to the middle.  Stamp the floral accents to the right hand corners of the card.  Diecut a scalloped border to red paper, then wrap lace around the left side of it.  Cut a strip of striped paper, stamp the heart motif to the left side of it and distress ink the edges.  Adhere the striped paper to the scalloped border, then adhere to the left side of the card.  Distress ink a doily and adhere to the front.  Diecut a lacey circle from red paper, then adhere to the doily.  Diecut the lacey circle and regular circle, then distress ink the edges.  Layer together, then stamp the images to it.  Layer on top of the lacey circle using foam adhesive.  Tie a bow from aqua dotted ribbon, tie a button around the middle with twine, and adhere.  Diecut a tag from floral paper, stamp the sentiment to it, and add to the front of the card, slightly tucked under the button.  Accent the stamped tag & circle with pearls, then add two flowers to the bow to finish.

Card Challenges Used:

-Frosted Designs Card Sketch #11

-The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge- used striped paper

-Papercraft Star #82- rustic

-Inky Impressions #44- use pearls &/or bling

-Crafty Creations #155- home sweet home

-Tuesday Throwdown #83- use hearts

-Pollycraft Monday #125- favorite things

-Drunken Stampers #82- something new

-Fussy and Fancy Friday #55- polka dots

Be sure to check out Dawn and the rest of the WPlus9 designer's blogs to see what they have created with this fabulous stamp set and new dies!  Dawn is also going to give them away to one lucky winner, so be sure to follow the commenting instructions on her blog post.

• Dawn Woleslagle
• Elise Durenberger
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Jinny Newlin
• Kerrianne Gwin
• Lea Lawson
• Savitri Wilder
• Jean Martin

I hope that you have a wonderful day, and be sure to come back tomorrow when we share another new stamp and die set! ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.

WPlus9 February 2012 - Folk Art Florals

Hey there, everyone!!  It is the beginning of the month, which means it is time for WPlus9 release week!!  We have some beautiful stamp sets and matching dies to share with you, which have a folk art feel but can be used for so much more!  Here is a little bit of info on the stamp set and matching dies that we are sharing with you today:

Folk Art Florals

• is a 4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set
• contains 24 stamps; 20 images and 4 sentiments
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $14

Folk Art Florals Die

• compliments the Folk Art Florals stamp set
• designed to be used as stand alone images
• comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $12

I created a cute friendship card for you today, utilizing both the brand new stamp set & dies, plus some previously released dies that are great for layering!!  You might already have these dies in your stash, and they will come in super handy when using this fabulous stamp set!  Here is what I created!

"Friends Like You..." supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream) 

Paper: My Mind's Eye (Love Me 6x6 paper pad)

Stamps: WPlus9 (Folk Art Florals set)

Dies: WPlus9 (Folk Art Florals, Label Layers 2, Scalloped Oval)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: antique pewter, chiffon) & Tsukineko (Dye: rosebud)

Distress Ink/Blending Tool: Tim Holtz (antique linen)

Twine: May Arts

Button: American Crafts

Pin: Maya Road

Pearls: Michael's brand

Pinking Shears: Fiskars

Diecut Machine: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Sewing Machine: Brother

Sandpaper

Instructions:  Make card from vintage cream cardstock.  Cut grey doily paper slightly smaller, distress the edges and adhere.  Cut a cream paper strip and a plaid paper block, distress the edges and layer to the front.  Diecut the label from patterned paper and the scalloped oval from vintage cream cardstock.  Distress the edges of both diecuts, then adhere the label to the right side of the card.  Diecut the birdhouse from cardstock & patterned paper, distress the edges and layer together.  Adhere to the middle of the scalloped oval, then stamp the leaves & flowers above and below the birdhouse.  Cut a banner from patterned paper, adhere to a heart topped stick pin, and adhere coming out of the right side of the house.  Accent with small cream pearls, then adhere the entire scalloped oval to the top of the label with foam adhesive.  Stamp the sentiment to a strip of doily paper, distress the edges and cut the left edge with pinking shears.  Adhere the sentiment banner to the front using foam adhesive.  Tie a double bow from twine, thread a button around the middle of it, then adhere it to the left side of the sentiment banner.  Cut a tiny banner from patterned paper, adhere to the top of the card, then stamp the floral image above it.  Zig-zag stitch along the banner, then accent the stamped flower with a pearl to finish.

Card Challenges Used:

-Inspirational Card Sketch #149

-Ribbon Carousel #38- paper piecing

-Stamptacular Sunday #149- diamonds or pearls

-One Stop Craft challenge #167- stitching

-Crazy 4 Challenges #121- lots of layers

-The Friday Mashup! #43- something new (stamps)

Be sure to check out Dawn and the rest of the WPlus9 designer's blogs to see what they have created with this fabulous stamp and matching die set!  Dawn is also going to give it away to one lucky winner, so be sure to follow the commenting instructions on her blog post!

• Dawn Woleslagle
• Elise Durenberger
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Jinny Newlin
• Kerrianne Gwin
• Lea Lawson
• Savitri Wilder
• Jean Martin

I hope that you have a wonderful day, and be sure to come back tomorrow when we share another new stamp and die set! ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.

Cupcake Thank You

Happy Monday, everyone!  I hope that you had a wonderful rest of your weekend, and a great start to your week so far!!  If you haven't checked them out yet, please scroll down after this post and check out my CHA projects using the new Glitz Design collections.  I posted them all over the weekend, and I know that blog surfing isn't as prevalent because everyone is out having fun!!

Today I have a fun shaped card to share with you!  It has been awhile since I have done anything cupcake themed, and I wanted to do it with lots of fun layers and embellishments!  Here is what I created!!

"Thank You" supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream) 

Paper: My Mind's Eye (Lost & Found 2 Blush, Sunshine & Breeze 6x6 paper pads)

Stamps: Lawn Fawn (Sophie's Sentiments set)

Ink: Clearsnap (Donna Salazar Mixed Media: honey)
Distress Ink/Blending Tool: Tim Holtz (antique linen)

Buttons: SEI & Fancy Pants

Pins: Making Memories (yellow) & Maya Road (pink)

Charm: Jesse James & Co.

Pearls/Flowers: Michael's brand

Seam Binding: The Cat's Pajamas

Twine: May Arts

Lace: vintage craft supply

Glitter: Doodlebug Designs

Pinking Shears: Fiskars

Diecut Machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft

Diecut Cartridge: Sweet Treats by Provo Craft

Instructions:  Cut the cupcake shaped card from vintage cream cardstock at 5 1/2" using the Cricut Expression & Sweet Treats cartridge, then fold in half.  Cut the cupcake layers at 5 1/4" from patterned papers.  Distress ink the edges of each layer, then adhere the pink cupcake top to the striped bottom, leaving the scalloped edge adhesive-less.  Cut the edges of the eyelet lace using pinking shears, then adhere underneath the scalloped edge.  Cover the heart paper layer in glitter, then adhere to the top of the cupcake cut.  Adhere the entire cupcake cut to the shaped card front.  Tie a double bow from seam binding and adhere to the left side of the scalloped edge.  Stamp the sentiment to patterned paper, cut a banner edge and wrap around a yellow topped pin.  Stick the sentiment into the bow, then add another pink topped pin with a charm in front of it.  Thread three yellow buttons with twine, and adhere two of them to the bottom of the cupcake and the other to the heart.  Accent the heart with a paper flower and large pink pearl.  Add a strip f pink pearls to the bottom, then accent the scallops with white pearls.  Add a blue flower to the middle of the bow to finish.

Card Challenges Used:

-Mojo Monday #226- sketch (I used a shape in place of the circle)

-Color Combos Galore #216- blue sprinkles, banana cream pie, vanilla ice cream, pink fondant

-Stampin' Sisters in Christ #124- show your style

-Secret Crafter Saturday #170- ribbons

-Challenge Up Your Life #61- thank you

-Totally PaperCrafts  challenge- pearls & lace

-PaperPlay 2012 #4- lovely lace

-Dutch Dare Card Challenge #149- buttons galore

-Inky Impressions #43- hearts

Well, that is all I have to share with you today!  I hope to be back soon, creating for some more fun card challenges!  Last week I got a bit busy getting stuff ready for CHA, and then having to get everything posted for Glitz Design, etc.  I hope that you have a great rest of your night! ♥♥♥ 

Until later,

~Lea L.

Glitz Design's "Happy Travels"

Hey there, everyone!  Just a quickie post today, because I have got to go get ready for the cheer competition of my friend's daughter!!  But today we are revealing our CHA projects using the new collection "Happy Travels" by Glitz Design!  Here are the cards I created....I am in love with the first one!

Don't forget to check out the Glitz Design blog to see projects from some of our other designers as well!  They are amazing!!  Have a great rest of your day! ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.