Stamping With Sheryl

A Final "Get On Board with Chipboard" Example

Today's it--the last day to get all the chipboard you want at a 25% discount.  Be sure to email me early with your order so that I can process your order on time!

This card is one of the projects from the May Box of Stampin' Supplies.  It features a flower chipboard from On Board Blossoms and Basics.

 

This card was inspired by a card I saw on SCS.  I really like the Wild Wasabi "canvassy" design from the Afternoon Tea DSP--it's perfect to stamp on!

If you missed the May Box of Stampin' Supplies (BOSS), don't worry.  I will have one in June too!  Plus, I will have some awesome Card Kits for you.  My BOSS and Card Kit programs are designed to give you ideas and to make stamping easier for you!  I do all the preliminary work (design, color combo, cutting card stock, etc) and you do the fun stamping!

So...be sure to check back on Monday to see what's in store for June.  And while you're here, be sure to sign up for my newsletter.  I have an awesome "how to" to share--the newsletter will go out on Tuesday, June 3.

Thanks for the visit!

Blogger's Challenge

Happy Friday!  It's Blogger's Challenge day --this week's challenge was "animal".  I don't have a whole lot of animal stamps so I grabbed my trusty stamp set, Wanted.  I used a layout similar to a swap that I just participated in.  I also used some chipboard--which remember is on sale only until tomorrow.  Click here for all the details.

I sponged the piece of chipboard with Chocolate Chip ink and then I sanded it a little to give it a leathery look.  It's not that visible on this picture, but it looks really good in real life.

Remember you can order the Fresh Cuts stamp set and Fresh Cuts notes starting on Sunday!  Click here for all the information.

Want both of them free?  You have one more day to earn them free if you join my SU! team in May.  Click here for all the information.

Thanks for the visit!

Another Fresh Cut Sneak Peek!

How many of you have this stamp set and the coordinating notes on your wish list for June?  My guess is that most of you do!   It's such a great deal getting the notes for only $5!

I've been having a lot of fun with the stamp set.  I especially like the "leafy" stamp.  I think it works well on this card.

Remember, you can earn the Fresh Cuts Stamp Set and Notes FREE by having a $400 hostess party in June (you still get all the other great benefits) or by joining by SU! team by Saturday, May 31.  Read those details here.

Here are the card details:

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Cuts, Wonderful Words

Inks:  Ruby Red

Card Stock:  Ruby Red, Old Olive, Groovy Guava

Accessories:  5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for the visit!

Update YOUR Tool box, FREE Hodgepodge Hardware and FREE Fresh Cut Kit

Are you ready to take your tool box from this

  to THIS?! 

There's only a few short days left of the awesome special to start your very own SU! business at a 20% discount!  You have until 11:50 PM on Saturday, May 31 to get the $355 value Starter Kit for only $159!!!!  (requires online sign up, snail mail applications must be by 5PM on Friday, May 30).

When you make the decision to join my team, you will also get a FREE Hodgepodge Hardware Set.  That's a $27.95 value FREE!

And...since the deadline is so close and I want YOU on my team, I'm adding one more FREE!  You guessed it--the Fresh Cuts Stamp Set and Notes.  I will purchase the Fresh Cuts Stamp Set and Notes for you once you submit your first hostess order ($150 or more) in June!  This is another $29.95 value FREE!  Remember, on your first hostess order (if placed in June), you will earn 30% instant income!  I've had several downline earn their Starter Kit cost back by having their own workshop within the first month of being an SU! demo. 

You've got nothing to lose (except a really good deal if you don't act now).  Call me (815-609-5519) or email me (sheryl@stampingwithsheryl.com) so that I can give you my online password for you to join my team today!!

Oh--did you want to see a few more examples using the Fresh Cuts Stamp Set?  Here you go! 

Color combo:  Sage Shadow, Bravo Burgundy, Brocade Blue (right off the Color Coach)

Color Combo:  Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Enjoy and I look forward to YOU being on my SU! team!

Last Chance--Father's Day Photo Album Registration Ends Today!!

Today is the last day to register for the Father's Day Photo Album class (really, this could be a gift for any special person). The cost is only $20. Kits available (add $4.60 for shipping). Don't miss out on this fun project!

Click here for all the information.

Here's just a sample of what your photo album may look like (yours will be different given the choice of Designer Series Paper--click on the link to view your choices).

You can register for the class or kit by using the Paypal links below. Looking forward to seeing you!

Class

Kit

Thanks for the visit!!

Celebrate Inspiration

It's been awhile since I've created an "inspired by" card.  I've been eyeing the Kleenex box, knowing that it would be a perfect "inspiration" piece.  So here's my inspiration and my card.

Isn't this fun?  I used all of the circle punches that SU! carries (except the Double Circle).  The base of the card is Real Red.  Then there's a layer of Tempting Turquoise (if you look closely at the Kleenex, you'll see a thin strip of turquoise).  Circles are made from Real Red, Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.

Here's a picture of just the card.

I added "celebrate" from Everyday Flexible Phrases because I want to use this as a birthday card.

I hope you enjoy this card.  Get your circle punches out and create your own "celebrate" card!

Thanks for the visit!

Happy Memorial Day--Celebrate Freedom

This post is dedicated and in honor of all the men and women who have risked their lives for our freedom.  Thank you!!!

I was inspired by the Mother's Day card my husband gave to me.  It had hearts punched out with a backing of designer paper.  So my card is Blue Bayou with a 1" strip cut from the top and bottom.  Then I punched a large and small star.  I backed the front with a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" piece of Western Sky Designer Series Paper.  I added a few more punched stars.  The words are printed from the computer and punched with the Word Window Punch.

Thanks for the visit!!

Fresh Cuts Sneak Peek!

Stampin' Up! has announced they will offer a sneak peek from the new Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog in June to all customers!  Woo hoo!  The brand spankin' new stamp set is called Fresh Cuts.  But what makes the sneak peek cool is that you can also purchase Fresh Cut Notes at a discounted price.

Here's a picture of the notes without any stamping.

The notes are 4" x 4" and have a laser cut flower!  How awesome is that?  The possibilities to embellish and stamp will be endless!

So here's one that I stamped.  Notice that the 5 Petal Punch coordinates beautifully with these notes.

I used the Fresh Cuts stamp set on this card as well.

So now to give you the details.  You can purchase the stamp set for only $21.95 and then get the Fresh Cut Notes for only $5 ($8.95) value.  But, this deal is only in June so be sure to email me on June 1 to be one of the first to get this awesome set and notes!

Do you want to earn the stamp set and notes FREE???  Host a party in June and have $400 in sales and you will get both the stamp set AND notes absolutely FREE!!!  This is in addition to the normal hostess benefits (two Level 1 stamp sets OR one Level 1 and one Level 2 plus $45 in merchandise).  I only have a few dates in June left so be sure to call me (815-609-5519) right away to set your date. 

If you would like to host a "catalog party" you can do that as well.  Just be sure to collect at least $400 in orders (before shipping and tax) so that you get the Fresh Cuts deal free!  I can ship an order to anywhere in the U.S.!

Find all the information on this special right here.

OK, do you want another sneak peek at this awesome stamp set?  Why, of course you do!

This card is for a swap.  I used only the Fresh Cuts stamp set.  Colors are Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana and Bashful Blue.

I stamped the background stamp from the set on Whisper White using Chocolate Chip ink.  Then I restamped just the leaf using Barely Banana.  I cut the leaf out and glued it to the Chocolate Chip image, off setting it just a bit to give a shadow.  I stamped the little flower on Bashful Blue using Bashful Blue ink.  I cut out the flower and added it with a Stampin' Dimensional.  The main circles are cut using the Coluzzle System and the scallop edge is created with the Corner Rounder punch.

Thanks for the visit.  Remember to give me a call to set your June date or to let me know you are going to do a catalog party so that you can earn the Fresh Cuts deal FREE!!!!

Blogger's Challenge and a Bead Tutorial

This week's Blogger's Challenge is a color combo: red, white and blue.  Of course I immediately thought of the 4th of July and firecracker.  I'm not sure I pulled off the "firecracker", so I'm telling you, "This is a firecracker".  LOL!!  And, as promised, I have a quick tutorial on how to incorporate beads and staples on your projects.

  Does it look a firecracker to you?  I sure hope so!

First, you need small glass beads like the Duo Beads Stampin' Up! sells.  I used the Blue and the Red on this card.  You also need staples and you will notice that I slightly straightened one end of the staple.  This makes it easier to get the beads on.

Put a few beads into the palm of your hand.  Then take the staple and "pick up" a bead.  Repeat until the main part of your staple is full (about 5 beads).  The long tube beads do not work well for this project.  Use just the round beads.

 Here's what  your staple will look like after you add the beads.  Notice that I bent the side that I had slightly straightened earlier.

Next lay your staple where you want the ends to go.  Use a needle and punch tiny holes (the Paper Piercer holes are too big) for your staple.  Push the staple ends through the holes you created.

Carefully turn your card stock over and push down the ends of the staples.  If you want, place a piece of Scotch Tape over the ends.

Now finish your card.  Here's a close up of the beads on my card.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  If you need to purchase the Duo Beads so that you can use this technique, email me.  Order several of the colors and you can make a "rainbow" on your staples!

Thanks for the visit!!

Silver Beads Wedding Card

Here's one of the cards we made in last night's WOW! class.  I am soooo happy with this card.  I wish I had a wedding to go to!  Although, it would make a great Anniversary card too.

I know the picture isn't the greatest, but the card is Whisper White with a layer of Basic Black and then blocks of Brushed Silver.  I used the cake from Year After Year.  The "frosting" is made from the Silver Micro Beads.  Isn't that cool?  Here's a close up.

Then we used the Silver Glass beads on staples (yep, regular ol' staples) to "connect" the blocks.  Stay tuned and I will have a quick tutorial on how to add the beads and staples (some time this weekend).  Here's a close up of the glass beads.

I think all the ladies had fun with the class.  I know they did a great job on their projects. 

Thanks for the visit and be sure to check back to learn how to add the beads and staples to your cards!