Stamping With Sheryl

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Branch Out Wintery Thanks

Sorry that I've been MIA.  I've been busy getting last minute things ready for the Fremd Craft Show this Saturday.  If you live in the Chicago area, be sure to stop by!  I'll be in the English Hall.

Today's card is one that my stampers will make this weekend at Stamp Camp.  It features two stamp sets that will retire (the Dormant List) as of January 4, Branch Out and Really Retro. 

There's Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on all 3 panels, even though it's not visible.  I love these colors for winter.  I used Elegant Eggplant, Bordering Blue and Night of Navy.

Hope to see you on Saturday at the Fremd Craft Show!  Stamp Campers...looking forward to seeing you too!

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Last Day to Register for December's Stamp Camp!

Today is the last day to register for December's Stamp Camp.  You can join us on Friday, December 11 at 7pm in Plainfield, IL (my house) or on Sunday, December 13 at 12pm in Hoffman Estates, IL (my Mom's house).  For all the info and a PayPal link, click here.

I have another Stamp Camp card to show you today.  I love to use the Treat Cups for shaker cards--they work perfectly.  And since Valentine's Day is only a couple of month's away, you'll be set with this card.

It's a pretty simple layout.  You might not be able to see it clearly, but the Whisper White piece was run through the Big Shot with the Swirly Template from Backgrounds #1.  Inside the Treat Cup are Red and Pink beads from the Bead Duos.

Hope you can join us this weekend!  If you don't have plans on Saturday, December 12, be sure to come to the Fremd High School Craft Show in Palatine.  I'll have a booth in the English Hall. 

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My Digital Studio Page

I haven't showed a My Digital Studio page for a while so I thought I would take a break from cards and show you one.  This is another page that I made for our Idaho trip in 2000.  I could look at these photos forever since my boys seem so grown up these days.  This photo was taken the last night of our trip at a party at my uncle's house. 

What I like most about this photo is Jackson's (my youngest) face!  Truly, I did NOT feed him lemons before the photo was taken!!  Notice I was also able to handle all 3 of them sitting and/or leaning on me while in a squating position!  I know that wouldn't happen today!  lol

Thanks for letting me gush and be a proud momma for a day!

I PROMISE to show you Stamp Camp projects next.  Remember, registration is due December 8.  Click here for all the details.

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Decor Element Ornament

Good Friday Morning!  Today's Bloggers' Challenge is to create an ornament.  Mine is super easy, but I really like how it turned out.  Take a look and then I'll share what I did.

 
My snowflake is from the Flurry Decor Element.  All I did was take a clear ornament and added the Decor Element!  Super easy!  Then I added a bow with Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain and to hang my ornament, I used Gold Elastic Cording.

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Stamp Camp Registration ends December 8!

Winner Announced and Saying GoodBye to Dormant List Stamps!

Thanks to everyone that placed an order during the Online Extravaganza!  As promised, I picked a name to win a $35 Gift Certificate from me.  The winner is....Michele K!  Congrats Michele!

As you are aware, Stampin' Up! has a Dormant List.  These are stamp sets that can be purchased, but are not featured in the catalog.  These stamp sets are retiring January 4!!  Take a look at the list and if you would like to purchase any of them, you can go to my Online Ordering Site.

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

Be sure to check back!  I'll have more Stamp Camp examples to show you.  Remember, registration ends December 8!

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December Stamp Camp Registration Starts Today!

Good December 1st Morning!  Wow!  It's really December already!  It's crept up on me and I do not have all of the Stamp Camp projects done and ready to show you.  So...for December's Stamp Camp, you will register to make one of each card (PayPal link below).  I have the technique card to show you today (remember club members, you will make 2 of this card).

This card uses the new Technique Junkie technique called Herringbone.  It is an awesome way to use up all of your thin scraps of Designer Series Paper.  It looks much harder than it really is--just takes some time.

This is the only "Christmas" card that we will make at Stamp Camp.  The other cards will be "wintery" theme and Valentine's (yep, time to think ahead).  If you would like to make more than one card, you can do so at Stamp Camp (as long as I have enough of the needed supplies).  You can pay for the extra cards at Stamp Camp with cash or check.

Stamp Camps are scheduled for Friday, December 11 at 7pm in Plainfield, IL and Sunday, December 13 at 12pm in Hoffman Estates, IL.  You can use the PayPal link below for either camp, just specify which camp you plan to attend.  Registration ends Tuesday, December 8.  You can also send a check to me, just make sure I receive it by December 8 (or at least let me know it's in the mail by then).

Hope to see you in December!

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Matchbook Candy Holder

I have a little gift item to show you today.  It's a matchbook candy holder--it holds a Ghiradelli candy perfectly!  You can see the tutorial here.

The snowman from Jolliest Time of the Year is the outside.  Then the Merry Christmas from All Holidays is the inside and the part that holds the candy.

My colors are Bashful Blue, Night of Navy and Whisper White.  I used Silver Brads to hold the inside piece.  I also used Serene Snowflakes on the piece with Merry Christmas.  I'm really happy with how these turned out--such a cute idea for a "little something" to give at the holidays.

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Flower Folds Bigz Die--Candleholder

Good Friday Morning!  For those of you brave enough to shop on this Friday morning, good luck in finding all of your treasures!  I am not one of those people, so I'll share this project instead.

Today is Bloggers' Challenge and our theme is "Alter It".  Well, I'm altering something a bit unusual--a piece of aluminum flashing (yep, the flashing used on houses).  Take a look.

I used the Flower Folds Bigz XL Die and my Big Shot to create the candleholder base.  Then to hold the tealight candle, I used the small flower from Daisies #2 Bigz Die.  I've seen this idea with the Snowflake Bigz Die and thought it would work just as well with the Flower Folds.  You do have to be careful working with the flashing because it can be sharp.

I glued the different pieces together with a hot glue gun.  Although since I plan to make more, I'm going to the hardware store and getting some kind of adhesive to use with metal (I'm sure something exists, right?).  

ETA:  I could not remember where I saw the snowflake candle holder that I referred to above, but Wanda commented and now I know I saw it on her site. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope you have a day filled with love from family and friends!  We are spending the day at my Mom's with my family--it's always a good day with lots of laughs and food!

I have a little punch turkey card to say thanks to you--my customers and blog readers!  My card follows the sketch on SCS this week and uses the color challenge on Our Creative Corner.

There's not much stamping on this card--just "thanks" from Fundamental Phrases.  My turkey is made with the following punches:  1 1/4" Circle, 1" Circle, Small Oval, Small Star (beak), Horizontal Punch (gobble and feet), and Double Circle Punch (eyes).

The colors from the challenge are Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie and a neutral (Very Vanilla).  The curvy piece (part of the sketch challenge) is from the Cast a Spell DSP.  It's Pumpkin Pie so it fit perfectly!

It's hard to see, but my Very Vanilla panel was run through the Big Shot with the Texture #4 Plates.  I just needed a little texture on that panel.

Be sure to check back tomorrow--it's Bloggers' Challenge and I have a cool gift item to show you.

Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for the visit!

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