Stamping With Sheryl

Scrapbooking Sunday--Halloween Pages

Today is my Scrapbooking Sunday Class and we are doing Halloween Pages.  I had two ideas so attendees will get to choose either layout.

   

I really like these pages with the "spooky eyes" filling some of the blank space.  I used a full piece of the Ghostly Greeting Designer Series Paper, cut in half, for the accent on each page.  Once I cropped my photos, I adhered them to Pumpkin Pie card stock, then trimmed to form a square.  The blanks are perfect for journaling and accents from Batty for You.

 

I had more photos to use for this layout.  The focal images are framed by the "outside" of the Top Note Bigz Die with Ghostly Greetings Designer Series Paper.  I used Worn Alpha to stamp the title.  Since my background is Basic Black, I used the Signo uniball White Gel Pen for journaling.

The next Scrapbooking Sunday will be December 21 at 1pm.  The theme will be "fall/autumn" so any photos from Thanksgiving or other fall activities will be perfect.  In January we will make Christmas pages.  I'll have a link in the left side bar this week to sign up for December's class.

Thanks for the visit!

Wonderful You Thanksgiving Day Card

This week's challenge for Blogger's Challenge is Thanksgiving Day theme.  I so loved my quilted stripe Top Note card, that I thought I'd go for it all and make a square quilt. 

While I love this card, it may be too much with the ribbon.  I'm thinking about redoing it minus the ribbon--just a little knot around the stems.  I'll be sure to post it if I do.

To make the quilted Top Note, start with a piece of card stock 4 3/4" x 3 3/4".  This is just big enough to cover the Top Note so be super careful of your placement when running it through the Big Shot.  The square are cut 1 1/4" (height) x 1 3/16" (width) and adhered with Anywhere Glue Sticks.  Be sure to put the DSP side down when cutting it.

The leaves are from Wonderful You.  Only attempt to cut out the leaves if you REALLY like to cut, LOL!!  And just to make sure I keep with the Blogger's Challenge theme, "Happy Thanksgiving" is stamped in the inside.

Here's a close up of the leaves.  I used 2 Way Glue to adhere them and only used it on the bottom part to the leaves would be 3D.

 

I hope you like my quilt.  I wish I had a real quilt that looked like this--I love the colors and with the cold, it would come in handy right about now!

Have a great weekend and thanks for the visit!!

Stair Step Snowflake Card

I learned how to make this card from SCS.  It's really a lot of fun and has all kinds of possibilities.  I know I'll make more of these as time goes on.

 

My Stamp Camp ladies really liked this card.  Club members, if you didn't make Stamp Camp this month, you will still get one of these cards.

My card stock is cut 5" x 10 1/2".  Score it at 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 4", 6" and 8 1/4".  Stamp as desired and then add your die cuts or cut out stamped images to the "mountains".

We used the Snowflakes #2 Sizzlits and ran it through the Big Shot.  Card Stock colors are Pacific Point and Certainly Celery.

Don't forget to fill out your Christmas Wish List and get it to me by November 30 so that I can call all of your shoppers.  They'll love how easy it is to shop for you this year!

Thanks for the visit!

Top Note Bigz Die Quilt

This is another Stamp Camp project.  This card was inspired by a square quilted card I saw.  I didn't want to do squares, but decided stripes would look great.

 

I cut strips of the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper.  Then, using Anywhere Glue Sticks, we adhered them to a piece of Whisper White Card Stock.  The piece of card stock was the same length as the length of the Top Note Bigz Die.  I did this so that the stripes would remain equal in width.  Once the glue dried a little, we ran it through the Big Shot using the Top Note Bigz Die.

This layout could be used for any time of card and with the wide variety of Designer Series Paper SU! offers, the possibilites are endless!

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

Stamp Set:  Holidays and Wishes

Inks:  Real Red

Card Stock:  Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Ski Slope DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Corner Rounder, Anywhere Glue Sticks, Stampin' Dimensionals

You can order 24/7 by clicking on my Online Ordering website.

Thanks for the visit!!

Another Scallop Envelope Bigz Die Box

We made this box at Stamp Camp this past weekend.  I tweeked it a little bit from my original box that I shared with you.

   

Here's a few photos to show you how I put my box together.  You need 4 envelopes.  Cut the side flaps off of 2.  I've seen other boxes where they just adhere the flaps together.  That works too, but then those flaps stick out in the box.  I like my version so the inside of the box remains clean.

   

Once you have the side flaps cut off, line up all 4 envelopes, alternating the ones with flaps and without.  Make sure you adhere the flaps to the INSIDE of your box.  I suggest folding over the scallop edge so you know what side is the OUTSIDE.

We used the Snowflake Jumbo Wheel after adhering the flaps.  Then we put the box together.  I also like to add a 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" piece of card stock on the bottom of the box to hide the flaps and give the box a cleaner look.

To hide the ends of the ribbon, we made slits on the fold line and tucked the edge under the scallop edge.

These boxes are perfect for holding a small gift, a small bag of chocolate or 3x3 notecards and envelopes.

If you would like to order the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die and/or the Big Shot, you can email me or go through my Online Ordering Site.  In case you are new to my website, everyone that purchases the Big Shot Kit from me will receive 5 FREE tutorials on using your Big Shot and dies.

Thanks for the visit!

A Flower For All Seasons Christmas Card

Here's one of the cards we made at Stamp Camp this weekend.  The image is stamped on Watercolor Paper and then colored with Blender Pens or AquaPainter (I gave them a choice) and Classic Inks.  I tried really had to come up with a different way to use this beautiful ribbon--and I like the result.  We used Mini Glue Dots to hold down the "forks" of the ribbon.

 

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

Stamp Set:  A Flower For All Seasons, Canvas BG

Inks:  Black Stazon, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Card Stock:  Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Paper,

Accessories:  Striped RHR Ribbon, Blender Pens, Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for the visit!!

Two Cards and a Contest

While talking to customers, I know that sometimes coming up with layout ideas is often the stopping block for stampers.  One idea I like to share is to find a card that you really like and measure the card stock pieces.  Then play with those pieces and find a new layout.

The other day I posted this card...

 

Now here's another card using the same card stock pieces.  The embellishments and stamps are different, but the card stock is exactly the same.

 

So I challenge you to find a card with a layout you really like and then make another card using the exact same card stock dimensions (colors can be different), but a different layout.  Email me a photo of both cards.  Everyone that plays will have their name entered into a drawing.  The winner will get these two cards sent to them.  The winner will be picked by the old fashion "name in the hat" drawing.  Once I receive your photos, your name will go in (provided you followed the guidelines).  The deadline to get your photos to me is Friday, November 21 at 5 pm. 

Have fun stampers!  Thanks for the visit!!  And don't forget to check back in to see who won.

Plainfield Art Factory Class

Are you looking to make a great gift at a great cost?  And looking for a night out?  This class is just for YOU!

I'm partnering with the Plainfield Art Factory in December.  Come and paint an ornament and then make a "box in a bag" with tag for the wrapping.  You'll have a complete gift!  You'll have several ornaments to choose from as well as several designs for your packaging.

The class is going to be held on Wednesday, December 3 from 6-8 pm.  The cost is only $10 and that includes everything!  Plus we'll have refreshments, light snacks and, of course, Christmas music!

Reservations are required so please call Paula at 815-251-5800.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thanks for the visit!

Blogger's Challenge--Color Combo

Happy Friday!  I'm crafting up a storm here getting ready for tomorrow's craft show.  But, I took a little time to make a quick and simple card for the Blogger's Challenge.  The challenge this week is to use Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, and White or Vanilla.

 

Truly, this card took all of 2 minutes, but I think it's adorable.  Sometimes simple is the best!

To make this card you need the following:

Stamp Set:  Deer Friends (Level 2 Hostess Set)

Inks:  Chocolate Chip

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Ski Slope DSP, Whisper White

Accessories:  1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

If you live in the Palatine, IL area, be sure to stop by St. Nectarios Church on the corner of Roselle Rd and Palatine Rd on Saturday, November 15 between 9 am and 4 pm.  I'll have a booth set up to sell a variety of hand crafted items.  If you stop by, be sure to introduce yourself.

Thanks for the visit!

Season of Friendship--Christmas or Not??

Here's another card using Season of Friendship--but, is it a Christmas card or not?  Really, I think it could be both and was quite pleased with the result.  What do you think?  Christmas or not?  Feel free to leave a comment telling me what you think!

 

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

Stamp Set:  Season of Friendship

Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Riding Hood Red

Card Stock:  Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Accessories:  Riding Hood Red Striped Ribbon

Thanks for the visit!!