Project 365 Days 77-87 Ready, Set, Create!

So, it has been a while since I posted my daily challenge creations. The schedule has been busy with senior year activities wrapping up, along with a hectic volleyball club season and college planning. Obviously, I am behind in photographing/formatting my projects for posts. But now I have the next segment of 10 days of creativity to share. Sit back and soak in the ideas!

Day 77 Glue Arts Design Team Project

Touch of Sunshine Card created using My Little Shoebox’s Home Tweet Home collection

along with Glue Arts adhesives. See supplies and instructions on Glue Arts blog.

Day 78 Section of Ribbon of Encouragment Art

This is a project over a year in the making. From a pencil concept to inking in this complete ribbon, it has taken time. I am working bit, by bit on finishing it. I am hoping to wear it at a Relay for Life Event.

This is a snapshot of one section of the art.

Day 79 Cardmaking workshop

I always enjoy Stampin' Up workshops with my friend, Ree. She is always showcasing fun new ideas, products and totally fabulous make-n-take projects. Aren't these adorable?!!!

Day 80 Smiles Layout

This was a project created for Glue Art's Design Team using 

My Little Shoebox’s Home Tweet Home Collection.

Day 81 K&J 6 Mos. Anniv. Layout

One of my favorite collections to work with this year has been the Restoration Collection from Crate Paper. I used many of the colored chipboard elements and paper scraps to create this collage style scrapbook page layout. The photos were printed in sepia to better match the tones and feel of this paper.

I left the journaling section blank for my daughter to fill in with a special note about her relationship.

Day 82 Fluffy Bunny with Basket Sketch

Another fluffy bunny piece of art for the set I am working on.

Day 83 Bella Cheri Designs Logo

I am working on a new shop at Cafe Press featuring many of my digital designs. 

The name is a combination of our dog, Bella and my name, but it seemed fitting since Bella means beautiful and Cherie in French means dear.

Day 84 Fluffy Bunnies Babies

So I guess you can see how this set is developing by now with my little sneak peeks.

I just had to add some baby bunnies into the mix.

Day 85 Fluffy Bunnies Set

Alas, the finished creation! Check out this fun set with all its little changes and additions.

Day 86 Bunnies & Banners

O.K., I have gotten obsessed with bunnies lately. Here are some new clip art designs

for the new set that I am working on...pastel colored and whimsical.

Day 87 Another Section of the Encouragement Ribbon 

Inking of one more section of this ribbon.

I have a bunch of cards and other inspiration that I will share with you next week.

Have a great weekend and remember to live life creatively!

A 40% off Fill Your Basket Sale at MyGrafico! (Today Only!!!)

Hurry over to mygrafico.com today for an incredible 40% sale on everything in the shop. There are so many great papers, graphics, brushes, svg sets and more to kick start your Spring crafting. Be sure to check out my latest sets: Fluffy Bunnies, Bunny Hugs n’ Wishes and Faith Filled. And don't forget the adorable Peek-A-Boo Bug digi stamp!

Here are a few cards that some talented crafters made using my designs:

Karen Martin created this adorable card with the Peek-A-Boo Bug Digi Stamp.

Dawn Lancaster created this card with the Fluffy Bunnies set.

And Krafty Karen also used that set to make this cute card.

Don't you just love that verse she added?

Here is a close up of her amazing watercoloring of the image...

So do the bunny hop on over to my shop and save 40% on all purchases today!

Days 68 - 76 A Week & A Day of Creative Inspiration

So what did days 68 - 76 hold in challenges? It resulted in 3 new digi design collections, a bunny sketch for a set in progress, photo printouts and the start of a scrapbook layout along with  a surf themed birthday card and birthday cake decoration. As you can tell it has been busy times in the Wenger household. Kylie and James celebrated dating 6 mos. right after Valentines Day, and it was his birthday March 11th, so I got busy working on some projects...a layout marking their 6 mos. anniversary and a surfboard to add to the cake she made him. I also accomplished finishing 3 new sets for my shop at mygrafico.com along with some set samples for my Gettin’ Grungey set. Kick back and enjoy the inspiration!

Day 68 - Color Pizazz Layerz collection

Day 69 - Melon Pow Layerz collection

Day 70 - Bunny Hug Sketch

© 2011 Cheri Wenger

Day 71 - Surf Bliss Birthday Card and a Cardboard Surboard to decorate the cake.

James is a surfer so that became the theme for Kai's birthday cake for him and the card I made him.

Day 72- preliminary 6 mos. anniversary layout and sizing of sepia tone photos

I just adore the Restoration collection from Crate Paper and decided to use the 

remaining papers from this kit to create a 6 mos. anniversary layout for Kylie 

and James. I used sepia tone prints from my Epson Picture mate in wallet, half size 

and mini prints to use on the layout which I will assemble on another day.

Here is a designer tip that is invaluable for scrapbooking: When you are playing with placement of elements or want to remember positioning when needing to remove them for gluing, simply take a digiral photo of the layout or close ups of areas of the layout. Then you have a visual reference of where you need to place the item you removed to add adhesive. This also works for experimenting with placement of elements. You can always refer back to the photo if unhappy with the new position.

Day 73 - Gettin’ Grungey Collection

I love this new set of digi brushes. Great for titles on page layouts, photos as well as 

for adding borders and texture to projects. It is a wonderful set for photographers to have, too.

Day 74 - Gettin’ Grungey Photo Card Samples

These sample ideas can be used as mini 5 x 7 scrapbook pages for a mini album or used as a photo card, announcement or turned into an invitation. I love the possibilities of these mini layouts! How ’bout you?

Day 75  - Another Grungey Sample

Day 76 - A Touch of Sunshine Card

This was a card sent as a sympathy card to the daughter of a family member who passed away.

Connie was my brother-in-law’s sister and one of the strongest, most courageous and nicest ladies I know. She lost her battle to canner and leaves behind two children in their 20s and a 1 yr. old grandson.

This card reminded me of her sunny disposition despite whatever life threw her way.

May today, you live your life cre-8-tively!

Three More Days to Save!

Did you miss the mygrafico, one day St. Patrick’s Day Sale? No worries! The savings continue with my $1 off sale that runs through March 20th! Save 17 - 50% off on select sets in my digi shop. Click here to view!

Get in the Green with Mygrafico 1 Day Sale

Feel like saving a little green on St. Patrick’s Day? Well you’re in luck! Today only, you can save 40% off everything at www.mygrafico.com. You can preview the latest sets from designers on the home page, and then click on individual designer’s names to see their shops or even shop by categories by clicking the links in the sidebar. I just released 4 new sets in the past couple weeks. Be sure to check out these out while they are priced on sale!!!

Get in the true Spirit of St. Patty’ Day with Lovin’ Da Shamrocks Collection

Check out these great layering clip art graphics in 2 different colored sets...

Color Pizazz Layerz

Melon Pow Layerz

Gettin’ Grungey

Happy St. Patrick’s Day...add a little green to whatever project you work on today!

Get Ready for Spring with Dollar Off Sale on my Digi Designs

Everyone loves a sale. So I have marked select sets $1 off...that is 17 - 50% off their original price. Check out all of my digital designs in my shop. Here are a few fun sets for spring that are on sale right now! If you like to design with brushes, there are plenty to choose from. I am also adding new digi stamps and svg sets, so keep checking back! Don’t see what you are looking for, leave me a comment with your requests.

Spring Chicks

Something Springy

Easter Tweets

Stylish Butterflies

Ladybug Garden

“Sew” Bright Stems

Spotsy Dotsy Floral Collection

And if you are looking for ideas of projects made with these sets, 

check out my mygrafico gallery of sample albums.

Hurry, the sale runs now through March 20th!

Project 365/ Days 58 to 67 -Nine Days of Creativity

When I started this challenge, I knew that being creative daily would not be the biggest part of the challenge. Photographing, formatting and posting the results is far more time consuming. So pardon me for not sharing these past 10 days of creativity sooner. Catching you up on inspiration...

Day 58 - Heart Sketch

Many digi stamps and art start out as a pen or pencil sketch that leads to something more. Who knows where this idea will go. Possibly a digi stamp or a paper design. You will have to check back to see!

Day 59- Family Tree Layout

Here is a digital layout created using some of my digi designs: The Loving Tree and Swirly QZ’s sets. Now I just have to round up my crew...along with the dog & hamster to take photos for the photo frames! With everyone’s schedules on the go, go, go, this is a task easier said than done. I may have to search through some candid photos to use them instead of posed ones. Oh, and then I will add the journaling.

Day 60 - Treasured Friend Card

Sometimes inspiration comes from a stashed stamped verse or a paper scrap. For this card, it was a little of both. I love the colors and designs in this scrap of cardstock from Crate Paper’s Restorations collection. I pulled from other paper and supply scraps to create this friendship card. To add a fun border to the top edge, I used a pencil eraser dipped into River Rock ink to make the dots, then added white dots in the center using a gel pen. For texture, I used floss in the buttons and to add blue to the top bow.

Day 61 - Cinnamon Twist Floral Card

For my Mother-in-law’s birthday, I combined embossing, a metallic colored ribbon, a collage of my Mod Twist Garden digi stamps with a strip of Bo Bunny Olivia Stripe cardstock mounted on burgandy cardstock to make her card. The colors in the stripes were incorporated in the hand coloring of the flowers to tie everything together. Try this idea on the next card you make using a digi stamp image.

Day 62 - Border Wow Collection

Some days I spend creating tangible projects like home crafts, scrapbook pages or cards. Other days, like this, are spent finalizing new sets for my shop at www.mygrafico.com. If you love using borders on projects, you are gonna love playing with the brush & svg files in this collection.

                               

Day 63 - Belated Birthday Card

When it comes to being behind on cards, what image is more perfect than a cute little turtle?

This clear digi stamp and verse are from Inkadinkado. The striped border strip is from Cosmo Crickets DeLovely collection. Stamp a belated birthday card this week...it is a great thing to have in your card stash for that birthday that just got away from you!

Day 64 - A Mother’s Love Card

When it is the end of the day and I haven’t finished my project for the day, I love it when I can create something lovely in minutes. That was the case for this card creation. I paired a cut out from Bo Bunny’s Olivia collection with a coordinating sticker, some U-Cut-It foam adhesive from Glue arts and a pretty brown ribbon recycled from a gift I received. Design Tip: Store ribbon scraps in a decorative glass jar to add a splash of color to your space and have instant accents available to dress up craft projects!

Another fun technique used on this card is using the scoring blade on your paper trimmer to add lines to your card front. This adds texture and interest without being a visual distraction.

Day 65 - Lovin’ Da Shamrocks Collection

This girl is anything but Irish (all Polish, in fact!), but who doesn’t like a cute shamrock? This set of clip art shamrocks comes in 4 different colors, 144 files in all: jpeg, png and scaleable eps files that will have you “lovin’ da shamrocks!” Perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day Creations...

Day 66 - Girly Fluffy Bunny Sketch

I am really getting into the spring state of mind so why not sketch a fun, fluffy girl bunny?

If you recall, I did some other bunny sketches earlier. Could this be a new set in the making?!!!

Day 67 - Flower Sketches

And what else says spring, but flowers! I am really into the sketch mode, can you tell?

I would love to hear what you think of all these new illustrations.