Stamping With Sheryl

Important Updates

DEAL of the WEEK:  Save over 30% on Square Fire Rhinestone Brads!  Cost is only $6.99!  Order yours here.

Product Shares:  Designer Series Paper Share, Ribbon Share and Button Share

July Card Kit:  Purchase by July 24!

Stamp Clubs:  3 Month or 6 Month

Start Your Stampin' Up! Career with a Great Deal!!!

Starting today, when you start your Stampin' Up! career, you can do so with a great deal!  You have two excellent options--pick the one that suits you best.  Keep reading because I'm offering a "little something" as well!

First, you can purchase a Mini Starter Kit for only $88!!  Stampin' Up! realizes that the economy is tough and that you may need to start your SU! career to help with the family budget.  You can do that easily with the Mini Starter Kit!  You still receive FULL benefits as any other demonstrator!

If you choose to go with the Mini Starter Kit, your kit will contain the following:

Item Code	Page #*	Description	Retail Value**
115360	118	For All You Do stamp set	$28.95
115658	155	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115656	155	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115659	155	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115654	155	Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115655	155	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115657	155	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
100730	155	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.50
115315	155	In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.95

*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog
**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

Your other option is to purchase the Standard Starter Kit for only $199 (more than $350 value).  Choosing this kit is a great deal as well.  With your Standard Starter Kit, you will receive all six new In Color Classic Pads and 1 pack of the In Color Assorted Card Stock.  That's an additional $43.65 in product FREE!

Now for my extra "little something"...my focus for my business this year is to "share the love" and the awesome opportunity with YOU!  When you join my team during this awesome special (which ends August 31), I will purchase an additional $24.95 stamp set of your choice for you FREE!  I will send it directly to your home!  Then, I offer $20 in product rewards for every promotion you achieve (each promotion is an additional $20 increment).   I offer other incentives periodically and of course, I am there to help you succeed with your goals!

Are you ready to get started?  Email me or call me (815-274-2386) and I can give you a few more details.  Then I can help you get started--you can join online!  Just go to my Stampin' Up! Website, and click "join now".  The passcode you'll need to join my team is sherylstamps.  Then, make sure you send me an email telling me which $24.95 stamp set you want FREE!

Even if you don't live in the Chicago area, I can be your upline!  I have downline in other states and I am able to help them reach their goals as well.  Once I get confirmation, I will contact you and we can set up a time (in person or via phone) to meet and go over what you need to know to get started.

Oh yeah...how does an Alaskan Cruise for two, totally FREE, sound?  When you join my team, you will have the opportunity to earn the cruise (plus a whole lot more) FREE!!  I can help you (and I hope to join you) reach this goal!

Thanks for the visit!

Two for Tuesday! and Deal of the Week

Good Tuesday Morning!  If you are on my email list, you already know about the Deal of the Week--more than 30% off the Square Fire Rhinestone Brads.   You can purchase them, this week only, for only $6.99 instead of the usual $10.95.  Just click here and then go to "shop now" to get your savings!

So I have two sketch challenges to show you today.  Of course, they both showcase the Square Fire Rhinestone Brads!

 

The first card is for the Stamps and Smiles Fresh Batch Challenge.  This is a sketch that I see myself using again--quick and easy!

 

The colors from Pink Flamingo DSP are so fun for summer!  They are bright and cheery!   I used Sweet Stems and stamped them on Whisper White with Basic Black ink.  I used Tempting Turquoise, Real Red and Summer Sun markers to color the flowers.  Then I used the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches to make my circles.  I used 3 of the "yellow" Square Fire Rhinestone Brads on top of the 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain.  My last step was to stamp "thanks" from Fundamental Phrases.

My second card is for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge.  And I just HAD to use some more of the gorgeous Cottage Wall DSP and the colors that coordinate with it!  (Sandy--you really do NEED this paper, lol!)

 

My card base is Old Olive.  The next panel is Rich Razzleberry that I ran through the Big Shot with the Texture #1 plates.  I stamped the flourish and starburst from Baroque Motifs using Old Olive and Orchid Opulence.  The polka dot panel is one of the patterns from Cottage Wall DSP.  The "for you" is from Fundamental Phrases.  The finishing touches were some Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon and a Square Fire Rhinestone Brad.  I wrapped the brad around the knot in the ribbon (I used two pieces of ribbon).

Well, I hope you are inspired.  I know these sketches always help me get my mojo going!

Remember if you like the DSP and ribbon that you see me using, I still have my Product Shares available.  Just click here for all the information!

Thanks for the visit!

Revival of Orchid Opulence

With the new Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, Orchid Opulence is making a come back!  LOL!  I only say that because Orchid Opulence is a color that I really don't use too often.  But...that's going to change!  Isn't this paper gorgeous?  The other colors are Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive.

Remember, if you want to try all of the new DSP without purchasing full packs of each, sign up for my DSP Share by clicking here.

My card for this morning also follows the CPS sketch for the week. 

 

I didn't do a lot of stamping...I let the DSP do the work.  The Orchid Opulence panel is stamped with the leafy image from Fresh Cuts.  I also used "for you" from Fresh Cuts.  My ribbon is Mellow Moss Taffeta (it works well with the Cottage Wall DSP) and Whisper White Taffeta that I dyed Orchid Opulence.  I used the 5 Petal Punch and a small Old Olive Bloom Die Cut to make the flower.  The finishing touch is a pearl from the Pretties Kit.

Be sure to check back a little bit later.  I'll post this week's Deal of the Week.  I can't wait to see what it is--I'm sure I'll NEED it if I don't already have it! 

Thanks for the visit!

New Medallion Background Stamp Set

Another must have from the new 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalog (you can order yours here) is the Medallion Background.  I have several ideas in mind with this cool stamp.  Today I'm sharing one that is part of July's Stamp Camp.  It's really quite easy to do, but I think it packs a "wow".  Friday night's Stamp Campers liked it so I hope my Sunday Campers do too!

 

I first inked up my Medallion stamp with Crushed Curry ink.  Then I took Dusty Durango and swiped the edges with ink.  I wanted some Dusty Durango color in the middle too so I took the Dusty Durango Marker (love that they are available in the In Colors!) and quickly colored at the outer edge of the circle.  Then I stamped on Very Vanilla card stock.  I added a Clear Rhine Stone Brad.  My finishing touch was Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon with a knot of Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon.

If you haven't taken advantage of the Deal of the Week yet, Big Shot Doctor's Bag for only $49.99, be sure to do it today.  You only have until tomorrow at 9:50 Mountain Time.  Click here and then click "shop now".

Thanks for the visit!

Mojo Monday Paradise

One of my "must have" new sets from the catalog (you can order your catalog here) is Paradise.  I love these leaves and I think they will be good for all kinds of occasions!

My card for today is the technique Stamp Camp card (club members get to make two or I make one for them if they can't attend--I still have openings).  It also uses this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  And if that's not enough, my card qualifies for the Creative Belli challenge. 

The technique we used is called "Double Bugging" from the most recent Technique Junkies Newsletter.  I'll have to call it Double Big Shotting though since we used the Big Shot, lol!

 

Originally I started using just Certainly Celery and Old Olive ink and card stock.  But, the card needed a little "something" so I added So Saffron.   My main focus has the Old Olive leaf masked and then Certainly Celery leaves.  I sponged with So Saffron and Old Olive.  The panel beneath that is "double  bugged" with the Small Dots and Diamond Texture Plates and Big Shot.  The Designer Series Paper panel is from Flock Together.  The finishing touches are Certainly Celery Grosgrain and "just a little thanks" from Matchbox Messages.  I used the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches.

If you weren't able to make Stamp Camp this month, be sure to put Friday, August 14 at 7pm for Plainfield, IL and Sunday, August 16 at 12pm for Hoffman Estates, IL.  I still a lot of new stuff to use and show you!

Thanks for the visit!

Bloggers' Challenge Embrace Life

Yeah, it's Friday!  That means it's Bloggers' Challenge.  This week's challenge is to CASE (copy and share everything) a fellow Bloggers' Challenge member.  Let me tell you, deciding who to CASE and then which project to CASE was no easy task!  I decided to use Lisa B's layout from this card.  I changed the colors and stamp sets and then when I was done, I realized I left out the Designer Series Paper panel too.  Oops--I had already stamped my leaves so it was too late.  But Lisa's card was still my inspiration!

 

What pulled me to this card is the stamping on the Scallop Circle Die (cut out with the Big Shot) and the actual card.  I think that is a very cool effect.  Once I stamped the leaves from Embrace Life, I colored them with my Certainly Celery Marker.  Then I stamped the flowers on Whisper White card stock and cut them out.  I used a Sponge Dauber to sponge the edges with Almost Amethyst ink on the edges and just a touch of So Saffron in the middle.  The flowers are popped out with Stampin' Dimensionals.  My card is finished with a piece of So Saffron Striped Grosgrain.

This weekend is Stamp Camp so I'm looking forward to stamping with all my "campers".  I'll share a few of the projects this weekend so be sure to check back.

Thanks for the visit!

Autumn Days and Autumn Traditions DSP

My card is serving double duty--it's a Stamp Camp card for this weekend and it's for the weekly sketch on SCS.  My colors come from the brand new Autumn Trafitions DSP.  I know it's only July, but this card would make a great masculine thank you card at any time of the year, not just Autumn!

 

What else do you see new on this card?  Some Elegant Eggplant Ribbon!  Gorgeous, huh?  And it's not too feminine for a masculine card.  The ribbon is one of three designs from the new Orchard Ribbons Original.  The pheasant is from Autumn Days and is stamped in the new In Color, Soft Suede.

Here's all the patterns from the Autumn Traditions DSP.  I chose the stripes to keep with a masculine theme and an any time theme.  This DSP should be on your "must have" list.  Actually all of the new DSP should be on that list, lol!  If you want to try ALL of the new DSP, but not spend almost $150, consider my DSP Product Share.  You will get a 12 x 6 pieces of each pattern in each of the 10 new DSP packages.  Plus you will get one full sheet of the other 2 new packages.  All of that is only $55.  Click here for all of the information and for info on my ribbon and button shares too (purchase all 3 and save $$).

Did you miss out on Stamp Camp registration?  If so, I'm extending registration until 5pm (Central) today!  Click here for more information and a PayPal link.  You don't want to miss it!

Thanks for the visit!

On a Pedestal Celebrate

On SCS I saw this great idea using the cake from On a Pedestal as a drink!  Thanks to sleepyinseattle for the idea.  I used the layout from this week's sketch on CPS, but as you will see, I flipped it some (gotta love creative liberty!).  If you are attending Stamp Camp, you will make this card--except I think we'll add a cherry on top (I forgot to before I snapped the photo).

 

Isn't that a fun idea for the drink?  It's definitely a drink that you could probably only have one otherwise a headache is sure to come, lol! 

If you haven't registered for Stamp Camp, be sure you do today.  Tomorrow is the deadline!  Click here for some more information and a PayPal link.  If you don't already have the catalog, I will have them at Stamp Camp!  That's reason enough to attend!

Card Details:

Stamp Sets:  On a Pedestal, Fundamental Phrases (why did I wait so long to get this awesome word set???)

Inks:  Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzleberry Markers, Rich Razzleberry ink

Card Stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Accessories:  Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Buttons, Large, Wide and Scallop Oval Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

See you at Stamp Camp!  Thanks for the visit!

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag!

You can carry your Big Shot around in the awesome Big Shot Doctor's Bag and get it for only $49.99!  For this week only, you can purchase the bag at nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95!  But hurry!  This offer ends Monday, July 13 at 9:50am Mountain Time.  Go to my Online Ordering Website and click "shop now".  Then add # 113474 and enjoy the savings!

Stand Up Rose

This week's Technique Challenge on SCS is a Stand Up card.  There are excellent directions in the thread on SCS.  What a great card that can be used as art!  If you are attending Stamp Camp this month (July 10 in Plainfield, IL and July 12 in Hoffman Estates, IL), you will make a Stand Up Card (colors, stamps will be different than my example here).  Click here to register for Stamp Camp today--deadline is July 8.

 

I kept this card pretty simple since it was my first shot at the Stand Up card.  I stamped two of the flowers from Fifth Avenue Floral with Melon Mambo ink on Melon Mambo card stock for the side panels.  Then I ran the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder through the Big Shot using Melon Mambo card stock.  All my layers are matted with Basic Black--it really makes the Melon Mambo pop!  I added a piece of Basic Black Grosgrain.  My "thanks" is from Fundamental Phrases.  I used the Small, Large and Scallop Oval Punches to layer the sentiment.

Be sure to check back after 11am Central Time.  I will have this week's Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week!  Ooooh  who doesn't love a deal! 

Thanks for the visit!