Happy Turkey Day

Hi everyone, today for my DT card over at Cheery Lynn Designs I am excited to be sharing another creation using dies from their latest release. This card measures 8" X 8" to give you an idea of the size.

For my Autumn/Fall foliage I cut out several leaves in White cardstock. I used Distress Sprays on them to get all the different shades. I layered onto corrugated card that had been sprinkled with some Frantage.

My Sunflowers were coloured with Distress inks and micro beads added to the centres.

My hazelnuts I double layered the base area and added a crackle glaze onto the nut area and once dry added a little Distress ink to highlight the cracks.

My berries were also coloured with Distress inks and two layers of Glossy Accents were added letting it dry in between.

I added my doily to the centre and arranged all my foliage and flowers gluing everything in place and finishing with my cute Turkey.

I hope you feel inspired to make a card using the Autumn/Fall Leaves die and why not incorporate it into the Current Challenge - Doilies Theme over at Cheery Lynn Designs where we would Love to have you join in the fun with a chance of winning a $20 shopping spree.

Thanks so much for stopping by today

Happy Crafting

Julie x

Shop at Cheery Lynn For :

• B826 Happy Turkey Day
• B838 Fall Leaves
• B827 Fall Pumpkin Patch Set
• DL121 Sunflower
• DL249 Fall Leaf Doily w/Angel Wing
• B388 Wheat Heads
• B777 Floral Bouquet Kit
• D133 Dimensional Small Leaves #1

I would like to enter this in to the following Challenges :

• Frilly and Funkie - Floral Infatuation.
• Craft Rocket Challenges - Things with Wings.
• Dies R Us Challenges - Doily/Lace.
• Sparkles Forum Challenges - #83 Lots of Layers.
• Fussy and Fancy - Let,s Fly Away.

Christmas Gift Box - Craft Hoarders

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Hi Everyone, Today I am sharing my second post of the month with Craft Hoarders Anonymous. Their challenge this time is called Box It Up. In the description it explains you can make or alter a box as long as you dig deep in to you stash of supplies.

I have made this style of box before so, so if you would like to see how to construct it please look here.

This gift box I used dies and colours of card stock with a Christmas feel adding stickles for some sparkle. My box has been decorated inside and out.

On the underside of my lid I added a large glittered snowflake and a sentiment.

I paper pieced my leaves mesh border to form a decorative strip around the centre of my box.

My Poinsettia I added a little glitter to the edges and a Christmas sentiment ticket.

Please have a look over at Craft Hoarders Anonymous where you will see lots of inspiration and full details for this challenge.

Thanks to Gloria and her Design Team for giving me the opportunity to share my post on their challenge blog, it's been a real pleasure. Good luck to everyone entering Box it Up.

Happy Crafting,

Julie x

Cheery Lynn Dies used :

• B324 PoinsettiaStrip
• DL249 Fall Leaf Doily w/angel wing
• B325 Fall Leaves Mesh Border
• L4 Classic Circle Stackers