Stamping With Sheryl

Wagon Full of Fun and Walk in the Park DSP

Today is the LAST day to take advantage of the Get Connected Promotion.  When you purchase $40 from the Occasions Mini, you can choose any "Under $10" item FREE.  If you have an order of $150 or more, you get to choose any "Under $10" item FREE as well (so you can earn more than one FREE item)!  You will still receive a FREE Idea Book and Catalog too (with an Online Order)!

This card uses two items, Wagon Full of Fun and Walk in the Park DSP, from the Occasions Mini and if you purchase both of them, you will qualify for the FREE item.  Plus, I have a special offer just for YOU!

 

If you purchase the Wagon Full of Fun stamp set and Walk in the Park DSP from me, I will send you (via email) a tutorial and photo of 4 different cards using both of these items.  These cards will NOT be posted on my website--they are exclusive to my customers who purchase these items!  You can shop 24/7 on my Online Ordering Website.  But, hurry, because this offer (both the Get Connected and my FREE tutorials) end tonight at 11:50 pm Mountain Time!

Details:

Stamp Set:  Wagon Full of Fun

Ink:  Basic Black

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Walk in the Park DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, SU! Background #1 Texture Plates, Circle Scissors Plus

Technique:  Paper Piecing

Don't miss out on the FREE items and tutorials.  Check out this link to read about another offer of FREE tutorials (this one ends tonight too, so don't delay!).

Be sure to come back tomorrow to find out how Stampin' Up! is celebrating National Scrapbooking Month!  And...it's Blogger's Challenge!

Thanks for the visit!

Monochromatic Oval All

Here's the other card that the stampers made at Pamela's hostess party this past weekend.  I love the monochromatic look--and it was so quick and simple.  Be sure to read on after the photo for a special offer.

 

The featured stamp set on this card is Oval All from the Occasions Mini.  Also featured from the Occasions Mini is the Scallop Oval Punch, Walk in the Park DSP and Whisper White Satin Ribbon.  If you purchase these items, you can choose any "Under $10" item from page 208 with the Get Connected Promotion (offer ends April 30).

Now for the special offer from me...if you purchase Oval All, Scallop Oval Punch and Walk in the Park DSP (ribbon is optional) from me before April 30, I will send you a FREE tutorial and photo of 4 cards that you can make using these supplies.  These cards will not be posted on my website.  So not only do you get to choose a FREE "under $10" item, you will get a FREE tutorial for 4 cards!  Shop right now at my Online Ordering Site.  You can still receive a FREE Idea Book and Catalog too with your online order!  When I get notification of your order, I will send the tutorial via email.

Here's the rest of the details so YOU can make this card:

Stamp Set:  Oval All

Ink:  Baja Breeze

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Walk in the Park DSP

Accessories:  Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Large and Scallop Oval Punches, Stems and Silhouettes Jumbo Wheel, Jumbo Handle, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for the visit!

Little Leaves Mother's Day Card

I hope all of you are having a great day so far!  I just stepped into my stamp room for a bit to make a card for the Fun-Frilled Blog theme and the SCS Color Challenge.  This week's theme on Fun-Frilled is a card in less than 30 minutes.  I timed myself and my card took 15 minutes.  The colors for the SCS Color Challenge are Real Red, Old Olive and Basic Black (with Whisper White or Very Vanilla optional).

 

I love the simplicity of this card, which is why it went together so quickly.  I used the SU! Little Leaves Sizzlit and Big Shot for the "vine".  The flowers are from the Trio Flower Punch.  What took the most time in my quick card was adding the little black centers to each flower.

Details:

Stamp Set:  All Holidays

Ink:  Basic Black

Card Stock:  Real Red, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories:  Big Shot, SU! Little Leaves Sizzlit, Trio Flower Punch, Corner Rounder, Double Circle Punch (retired), 2 Way Glue, Mini Glue Dots

Don't forget that all of you can participate in any of these challenges!  If you don't have a blog, go create a gallery on SCS!

Thanks for the visit!

Spring Song and Box #2 Bigz XL Die

I have a couple of projects to show you today.  First is a card for the Mojo Monday Sketch.  Here's the sketch.

 

I wanted to use a set that hasn't seen ink for a little while so I pulled out my Spring Song set.  Here's my card.

 

My colors come from the Parisian Breeze DSP.  I thought the colors were perfect for this spring bird!  The "just for you" comes from Oval All which is featured in the Occasions Mini.  I frayed the  Double Stitch Ribbon by pulling one thread.

Details:

Stamp Set:  Spring Song, Oval All (Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Black Stazon, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Parisian Breeze DSP, Watercolor Paper, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  Double Stitch Baja Breeze Ribbon, AquaPainter, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

Onto my second project...

I won a $50 Shopping Spree from my upline (yeah!) so I got the Box #2 Bigz XL Die.  Since my Parisian Breeze DSP was still out, I grabbed one of the stripes pattern.

 

This box is sooooo easy  to make!  One run through the Big Shot (be sure to get the Extended Premium Crease Pad that's now available, #117630, $19.95) and you're done.  The only adhesive needed is on the small side piece.  The bottom goes together without adhesive (although you  may want to use some if you put a heavier item in the box).

To finish my box, I stamped the owl from Forest Friends (Occasions Mini) with Chocolate Chip on Very Vanilla card stock.  It's punched with the Large Oval and then layered on a Baja Breeze Scallop Oval Punch.  Then I made a coordinating 3 x 3 card.  My sentiment on the card is handwritten.  Another option would be to print it out from the computer.

This box will hold a gift certificate perfectly.  Or fill it up with your special someone's favorite candy!

Details:

Stamp Set: Forest Friends (Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Marker

Card Stock:  Parisian Breeze DSP, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  Big Shot, Box #2 Bigz XL Die, Extended Premium Crease Pad, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Vintage Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Don't forget that the Get Connected Promotion ends Thursday!  Purchase $40 from the Occasions Mini and receive any "Under $10" item from page 208 FREE!!!  Shop 24/7 right here.

Thanks for the visit!

Fifth Avenue Floral Paper Tole

Good Sunday Morning!  As promised, I have a card doing double duty for a couple of challenges.  First is the CPS Sketch challenge.  Here's the sketch.

 

The other challenge is on Our Creative Corner.  They asked us to use a favorite color combo.  Well, talk about a challenge!!!  I have a lot of "favorites", but I narrowed it down to one that I've used a few times recently: Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum and Baja Breeze.

 

To make the rose, I stamped the large rose from Fifth Avenue Floral twice on Perfect Plum and once on Elegant Eggplant.  Then I just cut different layers and sponged all of the edges with Elegant Eggplant .  The layers are adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.  This is the Paper Tole technique.  Here's a close up view.

 

I used my Big Shot and the Bigz Top Note in Elegant Eggplant  and Baja Breeze.  Then I trimmed the edge of the Baja Breeze piece.  I stamped it with another flower from Fifth Avenue Flower and sponged the edges.

To make my ribbon, I took 3 pieces of Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain and taped the ends together on one side.  I taped that end to my table and braided the three pieces.  When I got to the end, I took another piece of tape to hold the ends together.  TIP:  Your ribbon needs to be cut about an 1 1/2" longer than you would normally need.  I hope you like the result of the braided ribbon and can find use for it on your own cards!

Be sure to check out these challenge websites and join in on the fun!

Details:

Stamp Set:  Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink:  Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Elegant Eggplant

Card Stock:  Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain, Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Horizontal Slot Punch

Thanks for the visit!

Rich Regal Fifth Avenue Floral

I'm just back from my boys' baseball game--they won!  But I have to leave again for Pamela's hostess party.  I just wanted to quickly share one of the make and takes Pamela and her guests will make today. 

 

I really like the Rich Regal colors with Fifth Avenue Floral.  This card is super quick to make, but isn't it pretty?  I hope the girls today think so too.

I have some challenges to participate in so be sure to check back again tomorrow!  Until then...

Thanks for the visit!

Altered CD

Today is Blogger's Challenge and the theme is "Alther It".  For some reason I struggled with the theme this week (even though I have a boatload of "alterable" items).  But, finally I settled on altering an old CD. 

 

I really like this picture that was taken in October while Apple Picking.  From left to right is my niece Jeanette, my Mom, my sister Debbie, me and my niece Jessica.  I've wanted to do a special project with this photo so it worked out well.  I plan on taking it to work and hang on my bulletin board.

I first cut a 4 3/4" circle from Riding Hood Red with the Circle Scissors Plus.  The Anywhere Glue Sticks are perfect for adhering card stock to the CD.  Then I traced the curve parts of the CD on my photo and cut it.  I layered it on Basic Black card stock. 

My flower is made with the Big Shot and Daisies #2 Bigz Die.  I used the smaller two daisies--two of Riding Hood Red and one of Basic Black.  I layered all the flowers and then added a Pewter Jumbo Eyelet.  To punch the hole in the CD for the other Jumbo Eyelet, I used the Crop--a-Dile.  The Crop-a-Dile cuts through a CD like butter!

If you have a special photo to showcase, think about mounting it on a  CD--it would make a great gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day!

Thanks for the visit!

Get your Big Shot here!

Daisies #2 Bigz Die Sketch

I'm up to some more challenges!  This card is for the The Fresh Batch sketch just posted today.  It's also for the "Green" theme over on Fun Frilled Blog.  The theme "Green" doesn't mean you have to use the color green (obviously I did not) but you were supposed to use up scraps.  My chard is all scraps except the card base.

Here's the sketch:

  

And here's my card.  You'll see that I made my card horizontal instead of vertical.  And instead of the top square, I have my Daisy.

 

There's no stamping on my card!  Oh no!  But, my  Big Shot was put to good use!  I used the Large and Small Dots Texture Plates (SU! Exclusive) and the Daisies #2 Bigz Die.  But I used only the medium and small parts of the daisy (layered 2 of each).  Before layering the daisies, I sponged with So Saffron and then just the tips with Pumpkin Pie.  My flower is finished off with a Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Brad (these are sooo cool!).

Pretty simple, huh?  That's what is so great about the Big Shot and all of the dies--makes papercrafting simple and fun!  Have I convinced you yet that you NEED a Big Shot???  If not, I'll keep trying, lol!!

Even if you don't have a blog, be sure to join in the challenges (some of them give away prizes!).  Just go over to SCS and start up your own gallery.  Then link your challenge to your gallery and you can play too!

Thanks for the visit!

Get Your BIG SHOT here!

Some Blog Candy

I came across a really great site, Bev's Blog, and she's giving away some awesome blog candy.  Be sure to check it out!! 

Good luck!

Cheers to You Birthday Card

My niece's 21st birthday is Thursday so I thought using Cheers to You would be perfect for her card.  I hadn't decided on a layout until I saw on Lisa's blog another website that offers weekly sketches.  So I went over to The Fresh Batch and found this week's sketch.

 

My colors come from SCS Color Challenge for the week: Basic Gray, Rose Red and Pink Pirouette.

 

I stamped my image with Basic Gray (it's waterproof) on Watercolor Paper.  I used reinkers to watercolor the image.  I punched out the image with my 1 3/4" Circle Punch.  Then the layers are made with the Circle Scissors Plus.  I also used my Big Shot and the Large Dot Texture Plate on two of the layers.

Details:

Stamp Set:  Cheers to You

Ink:  Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss (leaves of strawberry only)

Card Stock:  Rose Red, Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette, Watercolor Paper, Bella Rosa DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, Large Dot Texture Plate, Circle Scissors Plus, Circle Punches: Scallop, 1 1/4", 1 3/8" and 1 3/4", Rose Red Grosgrain, AquaPainter, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Thanks for the visit!