Stamping With Sheryl

Happy Halloween!!

I didn't have time to make the Candy Holders for my son's class, so I made these quick candy bags with toppers. 

To make it even quicker, I just stamped the "pumpkin face" from Carved and Candlelit, then punched it out with my 1 3/8"  Circle Punch.  Filling the bags with candy was the most time consuming part.  I think the kids will like them.

A few other announcements:

The 60 Christmas Cards in a Day Class was a huge success!  I wish I would remember to bring my camera, but just imagine a roomful of happy rubber stampers, Simply Scrappin' Kit all over the table, Chicago Bears game on in the background (what can I say?) and lots of chatting!  Whew, doesn't it feel good to get all your cards done?  The Clublands Clubhouse in Plainfield is an ideal location to hold these events too.  We're talking about having another big event in the beginning of 2008--stay tuned.  If you missed the 60 Christmas Cards class, you can still purchase the kit.  Click on the link posted at the top for more information, or email me.

Look to the bottom of my sidebar.  You will notice "Blog Bar" and "Newsvine".  The Blog Bar is a search tool so that if you want to search for something on my site, you can--without going page by page.  Isn't that cool?  Newsvine is similar to a news feed.  Any time an article about Scrapbooking, Rubber Stamping or Paper Crafing hits the papers, it will pop up on my Newsvine.  Now, while it's big news to us, I'm not sure how frequent articles will appear.  But scroll down every visit, just to see.

Remember the Wishing You Cheer set is 20% off just until November 3.  Don't miss out on this great deal.  Email me today to order your set!

Another promotion to remember is the Paper Party Promotion.  Starting tomorrow, you can purchase 3 packs of Designer Series Paper and receive the 4th absolutely FREE!!!  If you want to host a party in November (think even more FREE with hostess benefits), one of the make and takes will be a gift card holder similar to this.  Email me today to set your date!

I hope all of you and your family have a fun and SAFE Halloween!!

Batty For You Tin

The students in my youngest son's class are going to make these tins tomorrow at their Halloween Party.  When I'm in charge of the party, we ALWAYS stamp!  I think the kids will really like these.  I have a magnet on the back of the tin.

Stamp Set:  Batty For You

Ink:  Basic Black

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Creepy Crawly DSP

Accessories:  1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Punch

Remember to sign up for my newsletter--next one to come out will be on November 1.  My format is changing!  I'm adding a "how to" section (see Candy Candy Holder below).  The sign up box is in the upper left hand corner.

Designer Series Paper Candy Candy Holders

My post title sounds like a mistake, but it's not!  Below are some cute candy holders that look like candy!  They are so easy to make too.  I think I may make some for my youngest son's Halloween Party (I'm the Room Mom and the craft project involves stamping--may as well go all the way with it!).

My November newsletter will have a quick "How To" (a new feature of my newsletter) for these candy holders.  Not on my email list?  Look to the left upper corner--you can sign up right away and receive my November Newsletter and learn how to make these fun treats!

Supplies:  Dashing Designer Series Paper and Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Wishing you Cheer--20% off until November 3

Out of the blue--a savings for you!!  Stampin' Up! is offering the adorable Wishing You Cheer set at 20% OFF until November 3 only!  Woo hoo!  Email me today to get advantage of this great deal!!

Click here to see a really cute example using this set!

Bloggers Challenge Friday--Designer Series Paper

This week's challenge is to use Designer Series Paper.  And for those of you that read my blog daily, you know that I have news to share!  November's Special is FREE Designer Series Paper!!  When you buy 3 packs of any of the 33 packages, you get the 4th package absolutely FREE!!!  That's a $9.95 value!  Plus, there are no limits as to how many you can purchase.  November is the time to stock up!

So here's my project...I'm participating in a few craft/vendor shows.  This is one item I will sell.

The panels before added to the mug.

Stamp Sets:  Wanted, Headline Alpha

Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow

Card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, OUTLAW DSP, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  Scallop Punch, Star Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Vintage Brads, Crystal Effects

Want to really take advantage of the Paper Party Promotion?  Host a party and not only get Designer Paper Series free, but get Hostess Benefits too!  Email me today to set your date!

My blog's feed

I wanted to let all of you know that I am going to delete Feedblitz from my blog this weekend.  If you would like to get the updates every time I post, please sign up for one of the services under "Get Daily Updates."  These services do not go through your email so they are actually easier to use.

The Yahoo link is not working at the moment--I'm having a technical problem (I'm not totally computer savvy, lol!).  I hope to have it working soon.

If you do not receive my newsletter, you can sign up to receive it.  You can keep up todate with Stampin' Up! and see some different examples.

I hope you will take the time to sign up for a new feed to my blog and my newsletter.  I look forward to serving all of your stamping needs!  Email me with any questions.  Thanks!!

Designer Series Paper Bow--Quick Tutorial

I've had several emails asking how I make my paper bows.  So, I decided to do a quick tutorial.  These really are quite easy to make!

Supplies:  You need 9 strips 6" x 1" of your choice Designer Series Paper

Tape 8 of the strips to make this tear drop loop.

The last strip should be a regular loop.

Over lap the corners and adhere four of the tear drop loops together.  To really secure them, add a brad.

Then using Pop Up Glue Dots, layer the two 4 piece tear drops on top of each other and then add the 9th loop.  You're done!  Now, every gift you wrap can have a hand crafted bow!

Come back tomorrow--the Blogger's Challenge is using Designer Series Paper as the main focus of our cards.  And...there's a good reason I am using so much DSP!  See you tomorrow for the big news!

Jolliest Time of the Year Picture Christmas Card

I'm having a lot of fun thinking about and designing cards for my upcoming Christmas Card Crunch Classes!  One of the layout designs we will use in at least one of the classes (maybe more) will be like the card below.  I usually send a picture of my boys with my cards and I like to incorporate into the actual design instead of just sticking it inside.  This layout works well to accomplish that goal.

If you haven't planned your cards for the Holidays yet, sign up for my Christmas Card Crunch.  If you attend all four, you will have 40 cards to send out!  The class is available as a kit as well.  Email me for more information.

Color Challenge Gift Card Holder

Today's Color Challenge uses Basic Gray (I just got my card stock and ink yesterday!), Purely Pomegranate and Soft Sky.  I think this is a beautiful combination for Christmas. 

My card is really a post card with a gift card holder attached to the top.  It's similar to this gift card holder that I posted before.   I just changed it a bit to fit on a post card (thanks to Lisa for this idea).

Gift Card Closed

Gift Card Inside

Would you like to make a Gift Card Holder similar to this one?  Schedule a hostess party in November and a similar card will be one of the make and takes for you and your guests!  Email me today to set your date.

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, In My Thoughts, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Purely Pomegranate

Card stock: Basic Gray, Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky, Soft Sky Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Silver Brads, Word Window Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Peaceful Wishes

I think tone on tone (especially in neutral colors) for Christmas is very pretty and elegant.  I showed this card to a wonderful (and very fun!) group of ladies on Sunday. 

Stamp Set:  Peaceful Wishes

Inks: Very Vanilla Craft Ink, River Rock

Card stock: River Rock, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  River Rock Double Stitch Ribbon, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Iridesecent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

If you haven't decided on your Christmas cards yet, join my Christmas Card Crunch!  It's a series of 4 classes.  At each class you will create 2 each of 5 Christmas Cards (total 10 cards).  Cost is $20.  (Add an additional $2 for envelopes).  You can join me for all four sessions or just one or two of them. 

First session is Thursday, November 8 at 9AM or 7 PM.  If you want to attend, registration and prepayment are due no later than Monday, November 5.  Prepay for all 4 classes by Nov. 5 and receive a $10 Gift Certificate from me to use on your next purchase.

I will sell kits for each class as well.  Kits will have all of the cardstock cut, images stamped, embellishments and full directions.  Add $5 fee plus shipping for each kit.  Or order all 4 kits and add only $10 fee plus shipping.  (Envelopes additional $2 per kit).

Dates for all 4 sessions:

Christmas Card Crunch #1:  Thursday, November 8 at 9AM or 7PM

Christmas Card Crunch #2:  Thursday, November 15 at 7PM (Sorry, I can't offer a morning session on this date, but I will work with you to make another date if you can't attend the evening session)

Christmas Card Crunch #3:  Thursday, November 29 at 9AM or 7PM

Christmas Card Crunch #4:  Thursday, December 6 at 9AM or 7PM

**Registration and prepayment for each session is the Monday prior to class**

Email me for more information.