More fun with the New Release

Hi everyone, well it’s Friday… let the weekend begin!

Today I would normally do a post for our current weekly challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs but I am having so much fun with the new release dies I couldn’t help myself.  I made a project using some of my New Release dies and I was having so much fun I pulled out some of my oldies but goodies to do a second project.

For my first project, I want to show you a card I made using the new Lacey Christmas Ornaments.  They are so delicate and pretty and I know you are going to have a lot fun using them.  They even have a built-in hanger so you can actually hang them up!  How cool is that!  I also thought the Merry Christmas sentiment was the perfect accompaniment to make a lovely Christmas Card.

Here’s a closer look so you can see what I mean.

For this project I used the following dies:

B215 – Expandable Tiny Borders
B216 – Wreath Strip
B160 – Queen Anne’s Lace Border
B186 – Merry Christmas Set
DL227 – Lacey Christmas Ornaments
XL-7 – Oval – Classic – LG Stackers Nesting Dies

As well and in keeping with this weeks challenge theme Corner Adorners (must use a corner embellishment), my second project is a card in honor of a sweet friend.    I know she loves these colors together and the inspiration for the color combination came from her.  For this card I used the Spring Flower Burst Doily die with Angel Wing and cut it once in each color.  I then cut and layered sections of the doily with each of the colors to get this effect.  It is a little time-consuming but the results are so worth it.  I hope you will give it a try : )

Here is photo of how it came together:

For this project I used the following dies:

B117S – Mini Fanciful Flourish
B149 – Cuties 1
B165 – Lace Corner Deco E
D137 – Sweet Williams
DL221 – Spring Flower Burst Doily
XM-7 – Oval

Don’t forget to visit the challenge this week and put in your entry where the theme is Corner Adorners (must have a corner embellishment)!

You have a chance to win a $20.00 shopping spree at Cheery Lynn Designs and with all of the wonderful new dies announced this week I have no doubt you will be able to put your winnings to good use!

Also, for more fantastic inspiration I hope you can visit the other talented ladies from the Cheery Lynn Design Team.

I am so happy you could pop by to visit today and I hope to see you again very soon! 
I just love to read your comments, they make my day!

About Castlepark Designs

My name is Joann and I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia with my husband Miles. We have one son who is in the Royal Canadian Navy. I have worked full time in the Finance and Insurance industry for the past 29 years. I absolutely adore all things paper & glue and have been involved with crafting in some way for most of my life. I have a great admiration for creating projects from paper that may not necessarily be made from paper. When not in my craft room, I enjoy spending time at our cottage enjoying all that nature and suburban life has to offer.

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  1. Great project Joann! I LOVE the Christmas ornaments. I think I NEED them. Their new releases are awesome with all the sentiments!
    Mel

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  2. Beautiful cards! Just love those ornaments!

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  3. You are just amazing! I love the way your mind works. Your creations are always a delightful surpirse. I wait with excited anticipation for what you will show us next!

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  4. the ornaments are Beautiful, love them done in gold, and on your second card the corners are so delicate and pretty, both Lovely creations!

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