Cherry Hill Design

Teacher Appreciation Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:08:00 +0000

Hey! This week has been teacher appreciation week at my kids' school. I made cards for both of their teachers using Lawn Fawns SUPER cute A Good Apple set! Eep, so cute!

On the first card I made a fun sketchy background with Lucky Stars, Interlocking Backdrops and Blue Skies. I created a white board with A Good Apple stamping each of sentiments in two inks.

My second card is very similar but on this one I created a background with the white board/ chalk board stamp and added a few stars from Blue Skies. "You're awesome" is from So Much to Say.

Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Nautical

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! This week's Paper Smooches Sparks challenge it to create a card using this picture for inspiration...

I LOVE this picture. Inspiration everywhere. Here is the card I created...

I used Paper Smooches Wicked Nauticool and Duo Die 3. Hope your are inspired and give the challenge a try!

Be sure to visit the other Sparks DT blogs here...

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

PS- Did you see the Paper Smooches Sparks DT call? Give it a try! Its SO fun!!!

PTI April 2013 Blog Hop - Tilted

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:11:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! I'm having a little fun today and joining the PTI blog hop. This month's challenge is...

...TILTED!

Here is what I came up with...

I just LOVE my Mini Blooms PTI Stamp set. I stamped the setiment on a piece of white tilted cardstock then stamped the flowers in soft stone. I created a simple wrap around banner out of cardstock behind the sentiment panel (trendy and SO easy!) I finished my stamping off with the mini blooms again on the kraft base in white ink.

Thanks for hopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Cool Shades

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today is the start to a new challenge on the Paper Smooches Sparks blog! This week the challenge is to create something new with these fun colors...

(teal, periwinkle, kiwi, kraft)

Here is my take...

I used stamps from Wicked Nauticool. I'm lovin' the nautical trend right now. Are you???

Check out what the rest of the team made....

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

Hope you make time to play! Thanks for stopping by!

Arrrr! A Pirate Birthday Card

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:12:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! We had a crazy busy birthday weekend. One party had a pirate theme so I did my best to pull together a pirate card with the stamps I had on hand. Yep, no pirate stamps in my collection. ;)

I was inspired by Elena's card HERE. Isn't she awesome? It was a nice jumping off point since I didn't have much time to create this card.

I combined stamps from two of THE BEST stamp companies. Lawn Fawn and Paper Smooches. :) From Lawn Fawn I used Summertime Charm (stamps and die), Bannerific, Interlocking Backdrops, So Much to Say and Sally's ABCs. From Paper Smooches I used their new set Wicked Nauticool.

A few fun details:

- I stamped the herringbone background stamp from Interlocking Backdrops randomly on the black sail in white and grey to create a weathered look.

- I tucked three sequins behind the boat to look like stolen treasure. Arrr Matey!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Butterflies

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! I hope you had a great Easter weekend! This week's Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge is all about....

Butterflies!!!

I was not only inspired by the butterfly theme but I also drew a little inspiration from the colors and the layout of the fun picture Kim chose for the week.

I used stamps from Whirligigs, Cuteasaurus plus Butterfly 1 Dies and Due Die 1. :)

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you can find time to play in the fun challenge!

Check out more inspiration from....

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

10 Minute Craft Dash #14

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:40:00 +0000

I had an idea for a card and when I saw the current 10 minute craft dash it was a perfect fit! I pulled out all the stamps sets and paper I wanted to use and got my inks ready. 10 mintues went FAST but I was flying. :) I love stamping, I really do. My table was a mess and my hands were super inky (no time to clean, right?) but I did it. 9 mintues 34 seconds. Success.

All the "coloring" was done by inking the back of the stamps. A fun way to add quick color. :) All the stamps are from Lawn Fawn (So Much to Say, Year Three and Interlocking Backdrops).

Runway Inspired Challenge #32

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:37:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! I've always enjoyed checking out the Runway Inspired Challenges but haven't had the chance to play until now...

The inspiration photo is so cool!

And here is my take... I didn't have any sparkly silver paper or embellishments but with the newest Paper Crafts call fresh in my mind I went out on a limb and used....foil! Ha! Fun stuff. I wrapped a piece of foil around a strip of card stock for some instant shine. :)

The stamps are Mini Blooms from Papertrey Ink (amaaazing set Maile!) and one of my all time favorites Interlocking Backdrops from Lawn Fawn. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Cool Shades

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! Its the start of a new Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge! This week its all about these fun colors...

(tangerine, deep orange, lime, lemon)

Here is my take...

I used Metropolis to create this trendy city scene. Just a few quick tips... First, I masked off the bottom line of the city stamps so I could make the building appear taller. Second, I trimmed one of the buildings on the dark orange level to add a little variety to the scene.

Hope you join in the fun this week!

AND don't forget to check out the other Sparks DT cards...

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

ME Sketch Challenge #2

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:27:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! Before I dive back in to magazine submissions I thought it would be fun to stop and play in a challenge. I'm a BIG fan of Kryssi and Mama Elephant stamps so I decided to play with this sketch.

Here is what I came up with...

I used Trifecta and Good Times. Thanks for the challenge Kryssi! Here is LINK to the challenge if you'd like to play along. :)

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Smiles

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Yay! Its another Paper Smooches Sparks challenge. This one will make you smile, are you ready?!

This week is all about using SMILES. :) Here is my take on the challenge. I used Sugar Rush, Birthday Sampler and two amazing dies Due Die 1 and Streamers. I LOVE layering the Duo Dies. So fun!

You can find even more inspiration from the rest of the Sparks DT!

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Cool Shades

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! Time to start the week off right with another Paper Smooches Sparks challenge! The colors this week are...

(chocolate, cream, aqua, cherry red)

Here is my take on the challenge. I cut several of the new PS duo dies, created a simple background, then layered a few hearts from Needle Little Love with a senitment from Simply Said.

Hope you have a chance to join in the challenge this week! You can find all the details HERE. You can also check out these links to more inspirations from the PSS design team!

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Polka Dots

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! It's time to start another Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge!

This week's trend watch challenge is Polka Dots! I wanted to put a little spin on the good ol' polka dot. Something a little different. :)

First I stamped polka dots with the Geo-Graphic stamp set. Then I went back over random dots with the small circle stamp from Whirligigs. Then I added a few enamel dots just for fun. :) The cloud is from Spiffy Scooters. I wanted a die cut look so I stamped it, cut it out and then flipped it over to stamp the sentiment from Chit Chat.

Check out what the rest of the team made!

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

Don't forget to join in the fun HERE! :)

PTI January Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:23:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! Thanks for stopping by for the Papertrey Ink blog hop. If you're just joining you can check it all HERE. So, here is the challenge...

And here is my card.... :)

It was so fun to use the newly released Framed Out #12 stamps. They are super fun! I'll keep it short since there is lots of hoppin' to do. ;)

Have a great day!

Paper Smooches Sparks Color Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Woohoo! It's Paper Smooches Sparks challenge time! Check out the colors for this week...

I was excited to use the stamps from Cuteasauras. It had a fun time fitting the colors to the stamp set. :)

Wanna see some more great cards? Check out what the rest of the team did with the color inspiration!

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

Hope you join in the challenge! I can't wait to see what you create!

Paper Smooches Sneek Peek!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! I am thrilled today to show you the new (yet to be released) Paper Smooches butterfly dies that coordinate with Flap Happy!!!! They are SO fun, wanna see? :) First the details...

Paper Smooches is showing off their CHA release during the entire month of January. 37 designers are participating along with the PS DT, so there will be a ton for projects to inspire you this month. Paper Smooches is known for their fun and whimsical hand-drawn stamps. They decided that it was time to broaden their product line to include DIES (eek!) and wood mount stamps!

I have a project to share using NEW PS product that releases on February 1, 2013 at www.papersmoochesstamps.com along with many retail stores around the globe.

You will find a new blog link (or two) to follow every day in January at the PS Blog.

Paper Smooches is giving away $500. Worth of product! Hidden on FIVE of the participating blogs is a prize package worth $100. each. The prize includes a variety of stamp sets, wood mounts and dies. Comment on as many blogs as you can to increase your chances to be one of the five winners.

Deadline is January 30^th – winners will be announced on the PS Blog on January 31^st.

Okay, this first card shows the little butterfly. Looove it. The sentiment is from THIS set. :)

Next up, two of the bigger butterflies. This gives you a good view of how they coordinate with the stamps. They are SO easy to line up. Love that.

Hope you enjoyed the peek! Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Vintage

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:20:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! After a little Blogger issue I'm here to share my Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge card!

This week it's all about vintage! After getting my new sets in the mail I knew I HAD to use Needle Little Love. I did a little searching on Pinterest and found a few cute vintage quilts that inspired this card.

Hope you are inspired to play along this week! Can't wait to see what you create!

Giveaway Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:13:00 +0000

Thank you all for stopping by my blog for the Season's of Giving blog hop. It's so fun to be able to pass along some of my goodies. :) I will definitely do it again sometime. The winner is....

Kris in Alaska said...

Such sweet cards! Fabulous blog hop! Thanks for your giveaway! Happy New Year!

Please email me at cherryhilldesign at hotmail dot com Kris to claim your prize!

Have a great day everyone! :)

Top Cards Part 1 & GIVEAWAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

*** IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS LEAVING A COMMENT GO TO www.cherryhilldesign.blogspot.com*** I don't know why but entering my site through www.cherryhilldesign.com is not allowing the user to leave comments but entering through blogger works just fine. Happy commenting. :)

Hi Everyone! Today I'm sharing some of my favorite cards (Part 1) from 2012 AND I'm participating in the Season's Giving Blog Hop. Its a HUGE giveaway blog hopping extravaganza! :) Hop around and try to win some free stuff. Easy right? My prize pack is listed below along with the other participating blogs. To win my prize pack just leave a comment on this post by January 1st at midnight PST and come back to see if you won on the 2nd. :)

Enjoy a few cards and don't forget to leave a comment. :)

This "You Rock" card is in the new 75 Creative Card Challenges special issue. The issue is amazing. ;) One of my all time favs.

The PRIZE:

Wishes and Kind Thoughts by Avocado Arts

What a Card! by Mint Motif

You're Amazing by Stampin' Up

Elegant Elements by A.Muse Studio

Fishy Fun by My Cute Stamps

AND MORE!

Leave a comment to win!

Thanks for stopping by!

For more giveaways check out these blogs....

Paper Crafts magazine

Kelly Marie Alvarez/Lawn Fawn

Cristal (Pinky) Hobbs

Kim Hughes/Paper Smooches

Lynnette Kauffman

Beate Johns

Ashley Marcu <---me p="p">

Anything Goes PS Sparks Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:01:00 +0000

Hey Everyone! Are you ready for a fun year end Paper Smooches Sparks challenge? This one is ANYTHING GOES!

Yay! Get your creative juices flowing and create ANY fun project using Paper Smooches stamps. Details HERE. Are you in? I created this card using Circle of Honor and Space Cadet.

There are a lot of Sparks DT members playing in this challenge so be sure to check out what they created! Have fun!

Lisa Arana

Nina Yang

Lynn Mangan

Jessica Davis

Lori Tecler
Jessica Bavier
Vera Wirianta Yates
Ashley Marcu <--- me="me" p="p" s="s" that="that">

Savannah O'Gwynn

Mama Elephant Color Challenge 1

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000

***This is my second post for the day*** Scroll down for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge ***

Hi Everyone!

I'm thrilled to be a part of Mama Elephant's very first color challenge! These colors are soooo fun, ready?

(sorbet/tomato, aqua, white, and glitter)

I used Good Times and We Click on my card along with papers from Crate Paper Fourteen 6x6 and those fun dots by My Mind's Eye.

Ready to create your card? Don't have Mama Elephant stamps? No problem! They are generously providing a FREE digital so everyone can play. So cool! Head to the Mama Elephant blog for all the important details.

The challenge runs from today until December 30th with so AWESOME prizes! Yay! Have fun!

December Paper Smooches Sparks Color Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:01:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! Its time for another Paper Smooches Sparks challenge! This week its all about color!

Here are the colors...

(red, green, yellow and white)

I love watching the trends in paper crafting. Lately I've seen A LOT of word bubbles. They've been around for awhile but the trend has been growing recently and I LOVE it! I made my own backround design using He Said She Said and added some cute stamps from Woofer and Tweeters.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have time to play!

Check out the other Sparks design team member blogs for more inspiration...

PS Sparks Trend Watch - Polaroid Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Hello Everyone! How about another fun Paper Smooches Sparks challenge??

This week its all about cameras and polaroids! Fun, right?

I decided to make a polaroid Christmas tree! I stamp images from Freezy Fellas on 1x1 inch squares. I added a few other images from Joyful Greetings and Chilly Chums to complete my polaroid snap shots. The are all stacked on top of a few stamped circles from Whirligigs.

Hope you get a chance to play along this week! Thanks for stopping by!

Cool Shades November Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:02:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! Its time for a new Paper Smooches Sparks challenge!

This week it's an awesome color challenge. Are you ready for these fun colors? :)

Here is my card. I had fun pulling out some patterned papers and coordinating inks to fit the challenge. My card started with that adorable little camera from Knick Knacks. I also used He Said, She Said, Geo Graphic and Chilly Chums.

Be sure to stop by the other Sparks DT blogs for more inspiration. :)

Jessica Davis

Lori Tecler

Nina Yang

Savannah O’Gwynn

Join in the fun HERE. I can't wait to see what you create!

Snowman & a Surprise

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley M) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Hey friends & crafters! I woke up to a fun surprise this morning. One of my cards is up on the Paper Crafts blog with an amazingly cute card by Teri Anderson. I'm smiling.

Today's card features the super cute Freezy Fellas by Paper Smooches. I couldn't resist playing dress up with the snowman. There are so many was to deck him (or her) out. I also love the mismatched hearts. I think it makes the card a little bit more playful.

Purposely not perfect = fun.

Have a great day!