Stamping With Sheryl

BREAKING NEWS--Now is the time to join SU!!

This news is just in!!!  Starting tomorrow, with Sale-a-Bration, all new demonstrators not only get to choose any stamp set for free (up to $47.95 value), but they also get 20% off the price of the Starter Kit!!!!  So instead of getting a $330 value for $199, you now get that same great kit for only $159.00 (plus tax, no shipping)!!!!

WOW!!!  My head is still reeling from this awesome news!  Now is the time to start your own business with SU!  If you sign up now, you can also reap the benefits of being a demonstrator during SAB (we earn free stamps based on our sales and recruiting--a huge perk!).

And to make it even easier, you can join online from the comfort of your home!  Email me and I will give you my password so that you can join my team.  Why join my team??  Here are my top ten reasons.

10. Opportunity to hold quarterly events as a group.

9. Copies of directions of my classes so that you can duplicate the classes for your      customers and save on prep time.

8. Immediate access to my website for ideas.

7. Group meetings every other month for training and ideas.

6. Offer to hold your very first workshop for you as a training session.

5. Offer to attend my classes (if spots available) for training purposes.

4. Initial meeting to go over the basics, websites and your goals.

3. Frequent contact via phone calls and emails.

2. Incentive plan for promoting.

1. I want you to succeed!!!

Plus, I just added another blog exclusively for my downline.  On that blog, I add all of my class directions and ideas so you can copy any or all of my ideas.  I also add important information to help my downline meet the goals (which vary from person to person).  If you would like a reference from one of my current downline, let me know.  I can provide that for you.

Remember, this special discount is only for the duration of SAB (Feb 1- March 17).  Sign up tomorrow and you can get the benefits of SAB for your own business!!  Woo hoo!  I look forward to having you on my team!

Sheryl

Valentine Bundle--Last Chance

Tomorrow is the last chance to purchase the Valentine Bundle!  Don't miss out--this set is NOT just for Valentine's Day.  It's a great friendship set too.  Plus you get the small cello bags and 5/8" Real Red and Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon!  The value of this bundle is $41.35, but you can purchase it for only $33.40 (plus s/h and tax).  Purchase this bundle from me and I will send you a "Valentine Card Kit" to make 8 of these 3x3 Valentines, absolutely FREE!

Your Valentine Card Kit will contain the following items (no images will be stamped)

8--6" x 3" Regal Rose Card Stock pieces

8--2" x 2 1/4" Whisper White Card Stock pieces

8--punched Real Red flowers with Regal Rose center

8--Small Photo Corner Real Red pieces

16--Silver Brads

8--Whisper White Mini Square Envelopes.

Optional items that I used in my card:

Basic Black Classic Ink, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker, Mini Glue Dots

You must order and pay for the Valentine Bundle by 9 PM (CST) on Thursday, January 31 in order to receive the Valentine Card Kit FREE!  Email me today!

Blog Candy Winner

Thanks to all of you who took the time to comment on your favorite SAB set.  I counted the votes and the winner of the favorite SAB set is "So Many Scallops"!  Merci was the 2nd favorite.  Really, I like them all!!!  LOL!

I used a random number generator to pick the winner for the Blog Candy.  The number chosen was "8" which is Eileen M!!!  Woo hoo for Eileen!!!!  Eileen said, "The line design on the Merci set appeal to me -- can't explain it well -- I guess they look romantic and soft.".  Eileen, be sure to email me with your address so I can mail you your prize!

If you haven't signed up for my newsletter (top left corner)make sure you do.  Each month I provide a "quick how to" for a project or technique.  Sometimes I offer specials just for my newsletter customers as well or hold a "contest".

Thanks for stopping by!!!

A Good Egg--Playing Rotten

This week's Color Challenge on Splitcoast is Yoyo Yellow, Basic Gray and Going Gray.  I immediately thought of the cute little chick from A Good Egg.  But, as I was working on that, a rotten thought popped into my head and all of a sudden, this card was created.  LOL!!!

Hmmmmmm, who should I send this card to??  Check back again and I'll post my CUTE card using the same set.  If you are looking for a good Easter set, A Good Egg is perfect!

Stamp Sets:  A Good Egg, Rough Edge Alpha

Ink:  Basic Gray, Going Gray

Card Stock:  Basic Gray, Yoyo Yellow, Going Gray

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers (sponged around the egg)

Thanks for stopping by!

Sale-A-Bration and Blog Candy!!!!!

It's 11am Central time--blog candy post time is over.  This was so much fun, I plan on doing it again soon! 

As I stated yesterday, I just reached a big milestone in the number of hits to this blog.  LET'S CELEBRATE!!!  I have some Blog Candy to give away.  If you would like to enter to win the Blog Candy, you must post a comment to this thread.  Since Sale-a-Bration is only a few days away, I'm curious as to what sets appeal to you.  So, enter my Blog Candy giveaway by posting a comment telling me which of the SAB sets is your favorite (click here to view the SAB mini).  You have until Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 11 am Central Time to post your comment and be entered in the giveaway.  I'll use a random number generator to pick the winner.  Be sure to check back to see if you won--I will post your name and comment, then you will have to email me your address so that I can mail the prize.

Edited to add:  Please, one comment per person.  Thanks!

The Blog Candy are 2 of the hostess sets from the last catalog:  Creative License Simply Scrappin' Kit and So Many Sayings.

I look forward to hearing what SAB sets you like.  Good luck on the giveaway!!

Heart Pocket

This card is for last week's Try a New Technique challenge on Splitcoast.  I think the heart pocket is such a cute idea.  Now, I know I'm supposed to put something IN the pocket.  I just haven't decided if I want a tag or maybe a small treat.

And once again, I realize this card is Paper Crafting--no stamping!  With the cool new accessories from SU!, such as the Flower Fusion, I don't need to stamp!  This type of card would make a great Valentine's card.  And, if you wanted, you could just make the Heart Pocket with no card base.

Card Stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Bali Breeze DSP

Accessories:  Photo Corner Punch, Flower Fusion Accents, Rich Regal Brads, unibal Signo Gel Pen, Crafter's Tool Kit.

I just checked my stats and I'm coming up on a milestone number of hits!  Check back tomorrow--I foresee some BLOG CANDY!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

A few more Valentine's Cards

I haven't used the "elephant" image from Happy Heart Day yet so that was my goal today.  I thought his image was the perfect size for the front of the "Z Fold Card".  I used more of my Cutie Pie DSP paper too.  Here he is:

Front--doesn't he make you smile?

The "Z Fold" view.

Card fully openend.

Close up of the tag.  Remember, this stamp set is part of the Valentine Bundle that is only good for 4 more days (January 31)!  Email me if you would like to take advantage of this awesome special!

I wanted to make another Valentine card that wasn't "cutesy".  I was inspired by a card I saw in a magazine that had silver rings and was on designer paper that had a really cool texture. 

This photo was edited by me because I changed the pin.  I knew something was wrong, but couldn't pin (no pun intended) it down.  Then I saw it--the pin was upside down!

I know you can't see it well in this photo (I tried many times--sorry), but the Real Red card stock has Real Red ink rubbed directly on it.  To make the heart, I stamped Floral with Real Red ink onto Real Red card stock and then cut out a heart.  I used the Zig Painty Pen to outline the heart in silver.  Then I backed it on Basic Black card stock.  The "arrow" is from the Pretties Kit.  I used Brushed Silver card stock to make the rings.  The heart is attached to the card with double Stampin' Dimensionals.

Photo was edited by me.

This picture shows the Floral Background on the heart.  Tip:  I use 2 Way Glue to adhere the rings.  It's so easy to just add a layer on a piece that is narrow such as the rings.

The details:

Card #1

Stamp Set:  Happy Heart Day

Inks:  Versamark, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, and Going Gray Markers, Bashful Blue (sponging)

Card Stock:  Rose Red, Bashful Blue, Confettin White, Cutie Pie DSP

Accessories:  Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tag and Small Tag Punches, Soft Subtle Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Card #2

Stamp Sets:  Floral BG, Wonderful Words

Inks:  Real Red, Basic Black

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Pretties Kit, Zig Painty Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue

Thanks for stopping by!

Candy Heart Box

As promised, here is another item from the Valentine Treat Class I just held.  This box is really simple to make and can be made to any size.  I determined the size by wrapping scrap paper around my box and marking where I would need to score.  I used the front of a box to trace the heart shape and cut it out.  Then assemble the box as you normally would.  So go find a box of the shape and size you like, wrap scrap paper around it (make sure you add enough length for the flaps that form the bottom), and now you have your own template! 

Stamp Set:  Happy Heart Day (the Valentine Bundle special is almost over!)

Inks:  Elegant Eggplant, Pink Passion Marker

Card Stock:  Elegant Eggplant, Pink Passion, Whisper White

Accessories:  Small Tag and Tag Punch, Silver Brads, Three for You Punch, Sticky Strip

Have a great weekend!!  Thanks for stopping in for a visit!

Blogger's Challenge

This week's Blogger's Challenge is to use the "welcome baby" card on page 141 as the layout.  It's a pretty simple card, but I was able to use a lot of embellishments!  In fact, there is only one word stamped on the card--that's it!  If you're wondering where I came up with my color combo (which I really like), it's right off the Color Coach.  I keep this within reach always--it is incredibly helpful in coordinating colors.  And as tell my customers, it can help you dress as well (now you know you can wear your Brocade Blue blouse, with your Old Olive pants, and add a Pumpkin Pie belt for a little "flash")! Let me know what you think!

Stamp Set:  Sweet Shapes

Inks:  Black Stazon

Card Stock:  Kraft, Brocade Blue

Accessories:  Flower Fusion Accents and Elements, Anchored Rub-Ons, Jersey Ribbon Originals, Rich Regal Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crafter's Tool Kit

Three For You Punch Box Challenge

I participated in a challenge that required us to use the Three For You Punch Box.  I love the flower punch from this kit and use it quite often (especially just recently).  Here's what I came up with.

Stamp Sets:  Floral Background, Simply Said

Inks:  Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black

Card Stock:  More Mustard, Basic Black, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  Three for You Punch Box, Blender Pen, Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Dimensionals (for main image), uniball Signo White Gel Pen

Be sure to check back tomorrow.  I'm going to post another project from my Valentine Treat Class.  I'm extending the kit purchase until the end of the month.   Email me for more information.