Den Sweet Den- A Lawn Fawn Challenge

What an awesome autumn day! Lawn Fawn Challenge #85 has inspired this card. Using Den Sweet Den stamp set from Lawn Fawn. I have also utilized other stamp sets from the same company like Christmas Dreams which is where the fireplace, rug and clock can be found. The leaf in the shaker window is from the stamp set called Thanks a Latte. In addition, I used Lawn Fawn’s brick stencil to give the card a room like feel. I remember when I was a little kid I used to love to read in front of the fireplace on a cool autumn evening.

In addition, to using Lawn Fawn products I have also used other products to make this card look like a room in your home. I used Hero Arts Infinity Dies, specifically Wood Frame dies and Rectangle dies. The film transparent can be purchased at Michaels. You can also use any acetate. I’ve included the link to Michaels make it easier to find. Just link on the word Michaels.

Coloring this card was fun because I got to used different techniques. First, I colored the bears, books and rug with Copic Markers. Also, I used Distress Oxide Ink , Crackling Campfire, and Distress Ink Vintage Photo to color the Brick Stencil from Lawn Fawn. The floor is a wash from the Hickory Smoke Distress Ink. I like to give texture to cards because you can run your fingers over it and feel that its glazed, so I highlight certain areas with a pen called Glaze black ink by Sakura. It make the eyes and the nose of the bears stand out. With Glossy Accents, I created a glass over the picture that says, ‘Den Sweet Den’. The fire in the fireplace also has glossy accents.

The shaker window was made with a transparent film called Dura-lar. I used Nuvo Luminos Lilypad Hexagons and Honey Bee’s Spring Fling Mint Julep. Both are linked to the company, just click on the company’s name. I am not employee by any company mentioned in this post however I used affiliate links when possible at no cost to you.

I love sharing what I have learned. Hope you enjoy your day and this post.

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #84 “Back to School”

I have really enjoyed Lawn Fawn’s challenge #84, Back to School. My children have been so blessed to have teachers who care and are inspiring. When I was making the card, I could image their teachers online teaching.

The card was made with Neenah Solar White paper. The paper is thick, 100/297gm. While there are many different types of paper, I prefer Neenah Solar White paper for using Copic Makers because the paper has a smooth finish, it displays Copic Makers brilliant colors. Furthermore , the paper lets me blend Copic Makers easily. Copic Markers are double-sided, alcohol-based ink, with low-order and best part is that they are non-toxic. I love, love , love my Copic Markers!!! I would buy two or three at time until I had more of the markers I needed. Side Note: Neenah Solar White paper and Copic Makers are on sale at Amazon.

If you are wondering where I got those cute acrylic hearts, they are from Honey Bee Stamp company. Just click on the words Honey Bee Stamp and it should take you to the company’s website. I can not leave this post without acknowledging the star glitter its from Martha Stewart. I have a ton of Martha Stewart glitter from Michaels Arts and Crafts. Just click on the words Michaels Arts and Crafts and it will take you to their website. The glitter is on sale!

Affiliated Links used when possible at no cost to you. 🙂

Firefighters

September 10, 2020

My youngest daughter asked me to make a card for the firefighters who have bravely fought the fires raging in California. While my youngest made posters, I made a card by using Lawn Fawn’s Village Heroes stamp set.

Lawn Fawn Village Heroes
Village Heroes

I used my Copic Markers to color the images. In addition, I also used a die cut called Simple Road Border to make the road. The sentiment is perfect for someone who is risking their lives to keep us safe. Thank you firefighters.

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