Stamping With Sheryl

Don't Miss Out--Today is LAST Day of Birthday Special!

Today is the last day to take advantage of the Birthday Special offered by Stampin' Up!  With an order of just $20, you can purchase selected birthday theme sets for 20% off!  Plus, you can purchase a single Aqua Painter for just $7.25.

To view the selected stamp sets and for more details, click here.

Today is also the last day to order the Spooky Spider Decor Element.  You won't have him in time for Halloween this year, but get a head start on next year!  Plus, after today he will not be available again.  Click here for all the information.

You can take advantage of these specials by going to my Online Ordering site or by emailing me.

Thanks for the visit!

Season of Friendship and "The Birds"

Happy Halloween!  It's always fun when Halloween lands on a Friday!  And this year it's Blogger's Challenge too.  As you might have guessed, Blogger's Challenge is Halloween! 

I've been using Season of Friendship quite a bit and thought I might as well use it for Halloween too, lol! And then when I looked at the bird, I thought of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds.  From there I went to Reverse Sooting and this is what happened.

 

It wasn't too long along that I showed a Reverse Sooting card using Tableau of Terror.  You can see that post and the quick "how to" by clicking here.

If you want to make this card, you will need the following:

Stamp Sets:  Season of Friendship, All Holidays

Inks:  Versamark, Basic Black

Card Stock:  Going Gray, Basic Black, Glossy White, Ghostly Greetings DSP

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!  Thanks for the visit.

Rudolph The Ruby Red Nose Reindeer

Here's another one of the cards we made at my October WOW! Class.  Notice I called him Rudolph the Ruby Red Nose Reindeer.  I wanted his nose to coordinate with the Holiday Treasures Designer Series Paper so I used Ruby Red. 

I originally saw the Reindeer made with punches on SCS, but I wasn't sure how the antlers were made.  So...I looked at all of my punches and decided the small arrow from My Way would be perfect!  I just cut off half of the point.  I'm really happy with the results.

 

So what do you think?  Is he as cute as Santa (scroll down if you didn't see my Punchy Santa)?  Let me know which one you like better.

If you want to make this card, you'll need the following:

Stamp Sets: Warm Words

Inks:  Chocolate Chip

Card Stock:  Old Olive, Ruby Red, Holiday Treasures DSP, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White, Basic Black

Punches:  Designer Label, My Way, 1/4" Circle, Double Circle, 5 Petal Flower

Don't forget tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the Birthday Special and the Special on Aqua Painters!  You can email me with your order or order online at your convenience, 24/7, at my Online Ordering Site.

Have a great day and thanks for the visit!!

Holy Triptych Trifold Card

I participated in a weekly challenge with a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  The challenge was to create a card using the trifold layout on page 16 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I thought Holy Triptych would be perfect since there are three stamps to that set.

 

I started with an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of Night of Navy and scored it at about 3 5/8" from each side.  I covered each panel with a piece of Brushed Silver card stock.  The images are all stamped with Versamark and then embossed with Silver Embossing Powder. 

Here are close ups of each panel.

     

I think the sentiment from Many Merry Messages is perfect with this stamp set too.

I hope my swap partner, Stefanie, likes here card!

If you would like to make this card, here's what you need:

Stamp Sets:  Holy Triptych (110370), Many Merry Messages (107121)

Inks:  Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker (100069), Versamark (102283)

Card Stock:  Night of Navy (103181), Brushed Silver (100712), Whisper White (100730)

Accessories:  Silver Elastic Cord (109866), Large Oval Punch (107305), Wide Oval Punch (112082), Silver Embossing Powder (109131), Heat Tool (100005), Embossing Buddy (103083)

Are YOU ready to start your Christmas cards and projects?  If not, email me today so I can help you get started!

Lovely as a Tree Sparkly Christmas

This is another card that we made at the Christmas Card Class.  I think this was the 2nd favorite overall.

 

We stamped the trees with Black Stazon on Glossy White card stock.  Then we masked the "snow" area (stamp on scrap and trim on the grass line to make your mask).  Next we sponged using Pacific Point and Lavender Lace.  These aren't typical Christmas colors, but I think they work with this card.

To finish the card we tapped the Versamarker on the trees and embossed with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.  You can barely see the sparkle on my card, but it's there.

If you would like to make this card, you'll need the following:

Stamp Sets:  Lovely as a Tree (101233), Heard from the Heart (111644)

Inks:  Black Stazon, Lavender Lace, Pacific Point

Card Stock:  Lavender Lace, Basic Black, Glossy White

Accessories:  Versamarker, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin' Sponges

If you have any questions on this card, be sure to let me know.

Thanks for the visit!

Holy Triptych and Top Note Bigz Die

This is one of the cards we made at the Christmas Card Class--I believe it was one of the favorites among the attendees.  It's super simple to make, but has an elegant feel to it.

 

I love Night of Navy, Silver and Whisper White for Christmas.  If you would like to make this your Christmas Card, here's what you'll need.

Stamp Sets:  Holy Triptych (110370), Many Merry Messages (107121)

Inks:  Night of Navy (102977), Silver Encore (101039)

Card Stock:  Night of Navy (103181), Whisper White (100730)

Accessories:  Big Shot Machine (113439), Top Note Bigz Die (113463), Silver Elastic Cord (109866) and 1 3/4" Circle Punch (112004), Tombow Adhesive--for bow (110755)

If you have any questions on the card, let me know.  To order the products, click here.

Thanks for the visit!!

Santa gets Punchy!

I love using Stampin' Up! punches to add an embellishment or as a layer to make an image pop!  But when you can use the punches to create the focal point of your card or project, that's just icing on the cake!

I've seen a few different versions of my Santa on the internet.  Here's my version.

 

Isn't he cute??  The colors from the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper are perfect to go with Santa.

Here's what you need to make this card:

Stamp Sets: Merry and Bright

Ink:  Basic Black

Card Stock:  Real Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Ski Slope DSP, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink

Punches:  Trio Flower, Square Scallop, Word Window, 1 3/8" Circle, 1/4" Circle, Double Circle

Other Accessories:  2 Way Glue (the best option for adhering these small punch pieces), Real Red Striped Grosgrain

If you would like to order these products, click here.

Now you go out and punch Santa!  LOL!!!  Of course, I mean for you to "punch" Santa the SU! way only!!

Thanks for the visit.  Be sure to check back daily.  I usually have something new to show you each day!

Blogger's Challenge--Gift Giving

Happy Friday!  Today is Blogger's Challenge (as is every Friday, yeah!).  This week our challenge is to make an item for "Gift Giving".  I didn't think this would be a challenge because I'm working on things for a couple of upcoming craft shows.  Well...of course I had to create something new!  Why would I use something already made?  LOL!!  I guess I like to create, just like you!

 

First, I cut a strip from my White Decor Element Sheet.  If you purchase these sheets (you get 2 size 12" x 24" and they come in White or Chocolate Chip), you can virtually make any Decor Element you want, provided you have the die for it.  But, back to my project--I used the Join in the Cheer Decorative Strip, but used only "peace" and "love".

Carefully, I attached each word to my ornament just as you would any other Decor Element.

Then I added ribbon inside the ornament.  Last year, I showed this tutorial for a Ribbon Ornament.  This is a little variation.  I wrapped my ribbon on a wooden dowel and then heated it with my Heat Tool.  I've seen other crafters bake the dowels, but I didn't want to take that time.

Here's what the dowel looks like with the ribbon.

 

I used 2 strips of each ribbon, Riding Hood Red Taffeta and Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla Taffeta.  I cut each strip in half before adding it to the ribbon.  Then I tied a few pieces to the top of the ornament.

I used the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die to create my matching box.  What would I do without my Big Shot??  Isn't it funny how you can't imagine not having something once you have it?  If you don't own a Big Shot, you don't know what you are missing!!!  But just keep coming back here and I'll show you, LOL!!

Have a great weekend!  I'm heading up to my sister's house in Crystal Lake, IL for my Christmas Card Class!  I'm looking forward to a fun evening of stamping with my "northern gals"!

Thanks for the visit!

Pink Chocolate Kiss Cupcake

Doesn't my title sound yummy? The Pink Chocolate Kiss comes from the color challenge on SCS this week.  And you'll see the cupcake, lol! 

This huge cupcake stamp, Simple Birthday Thanks, is one of the select stamp sets that you can get at a 20% discount for this month only.  It's part of the 20th Birthday Celebration for Stampin' Up!  Take a look.

 

Doesn't it look yummy too?  Chocolate frosting with lots of sprinkles--oh so good! 

Here's what you need to make this card:

Stamps:  Simple Birthday Thanks (only $14.36 with a $20 purchase), All Holidays

Inks:  Black Stazon (it's really easy to ink up each of the "3 parts" with an ink pad), Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette Refill (using a refill to watercolor the cherry allows for darker color)

Card Stock:  Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Confetti White (cherry), Bella Rosa DSP

Accessories:  AquaPainter (on special too), 1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Crimper (cupcake holder), Stampin' Dimensionals

If you would like to order these products, go to my Online Ordering website.  Be sure to add your $20 first, then add any of the discounted stamp sets.

Thanks for the visit!

Felt Flurries JOY Card

Here's another card we made at my last Stamp Camp.  I really like these Little Felt Flurries--they make a great accent.  And, in next week's "Fifth Week of Christmas" email, I have a really cool use for them.  If you don't receive my newsletter, make sure you sign up in the top left corner.  Now back to the card.

 

This is a pretty easy card to make.  I used Big Deal Alpha to stamp the "j and y".  The Holiday Treasures Designer Paper really has Ruby Red in it, but I used Riding Hood Red and it works (they are very close).  I chose Riding Hood Red because of the the Taffeta Ribbon and the Little Felt Flurries.  It's hard to tell, but the brad is a green rhinestone (from Ice Circle Rhinestones).

If you haven't ordered your supplies for your Christmas/Holiday cards yet, be sure you do soon so that you have plenty of time to make them.  If you know the stamp set you want to use and the colors, I can help you plan a card (via phone or email).  I offer this free if you purchase your supplies from me.

Thanks for the visit!!