Stamping With Sheryl

Today is the LAST Day of the Spring Summer Catalog!!

Can you believe it?  Tomorrow is July 1st so at noon, you can start to order from the brand new 2009/2010 catalog.  That also means today is the LAST day to order any retiring stamp sets/accessories on my Online Ordering Website.  It's also the LAST day to participate in my Birthday Celebration!

 

Can you tell I really like the Wonderful You stamp set?  It's really one that gives you a lot of versatility in the techniques you may choose.  For this card, I stamped the flower in Basic Black on Real Red card stock.  I cut out the flowers and sponged the edges with Real Red ink.  A Silver Brad and white dots with the uniball Signo Gel Pen finish the flowers.  I also used the Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper, which retires today as well.

A few other items ending are the Occasions Mini and the Big Shot Starter Edition Kit.  A few of the stamp sets from the mini will be available in the new catalog, but don't wait and miss out.  The Big Shot Starter Edition Kit components will be available, but NOT as a kit.  Read all about it right here.

So tomorrow is the BIG DAY!  Be sure to stop by here.  I plan on having some fun with the new release.  Plus I will have all the information about my product shares.

Thanks for the visit!

Wonderful You

I thought I'd show you another example using Wonderful You, one of the stamp sets that will no longer be available after June 30.  This is one of four cards that I made up for the June Box of Stampin' Supplies.  I love the Real Red, Basic Gray and Whisper White together.

 

This is a super quick post because the boys have dentist appointments today (they are thrilled, lol!).

I'll have more tomorrow so be sure to check back.

Thanks for the visit!!

A Sneak Peek and Two Sketches

I have TWO cards to share today.  First is a sneak peek of two of the new In Colors that will be available at noon on July 1st right here.  My card also follows today's sketch challenge on CPS.

 

I took some creative liberty in my sketch, making it an A2 size card instead of a long card.  I used a Sponge Dauber with Melon Mambo ink to create the Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil on Whisper White card stock.  I added a Clear Rhinestone to the middle of the brocade.  I stamped "thanks" from Fundamental Phrases (a must have word set!) with Melon Mambo.  It's punched out with the Word Window Punch and layered onto the new Label Maker Punch in Rich Razzleberry.  My faux brads are Melon Mambo. 

What do you think of that stencil?  The new Definitely Decorative catalog (available on July 1) has some awesome new wall decor and stencils.  I'll have a link posted when it becomes available.  You won't want to miss checking it out!

Now for my second card.  A few weeks back I won a "goody bag" from Stamps and Smiles for participating in the Fresh Batch sketch.  Well, I received my goodies--a few stamped images and some gorgeous pink and brown ribbon!!  I thought it was only fitting to participate in this week's sketch using the goodies I won.

 

These little cupcake images are adorable.  For this one, I cut it out with the largest oval Nestability using my Big Shot (don't forget the Starter Edition Kit is only available until June 30!).  I colored the image using my Stampin' Pastels.  Then I went over the pastels with a Blender Pen just to set the chalk and to get a smoother finish.  My Pretty in Pink panel is embossed with the Texture Plates #1 Small Dots.  I added a piece of the pretty brown ribbon I won and then layered it onto Chocolate Chip card stock.  And as you can see, I took some more creative liberty and flipped the sketch to work with my image.

Don't forget that these sketch challenge are for EVERYONE!  So come on and join the fun!

Thanks for the visit!

Depth of Field Butterfly

I decided to try my hand at the new technique, Depth of Field, from the most recent Technique Junkies Newsletter.  Take a look...

 

I used the butterfly from Dream du Jours for my background.  I think the next time I will stamp off the Basic Gray butterflies.  Mine are a little dark, but I'm still happy with the results.

Do you see a new color?  It's one of the upcoming new In Colors called Melon Mambo.  It's a delicious color!  Once I stamped my background, I added some of the Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain to the two corners.  I stamped two butterflies, cut them out and then added Crystal Effects to make them shiny.

You like the new In Colors?  You can start ordering them on Wednesday, July 1 at noon.  You can order right here. 

I know I promised information about my product shares, but I decided to wait until next week.  I will have a Designer Series Paper share, Ribbon share and Button share.  If you order all 3, there will be a cost savings.  Plus I'll have a little gift for the first 4 to order.  So be sure to check back next week!

Thanks for the visit!

Bloggers' Challenge--Alter It!

Happy Friday Morning!  Today is Bloggers' Challenge and the theme is Alter It!  The last time we had this challenge, the bigger challenge for me was finding (literally) what I wanted to alter.  But a few weeks ago I got a cleaning bug and I organized all of my "alterable" items.  Now they are in boxes by name (jars, tins, office, etc).  So today it was quite easy to find my candle holder to alter.

My project today really is a two-fer.  I altered my candle holder and then I altered one of the components to decorate my candle holder.  There's no stamping on my project--it's all made with the Big Shot!  Take a look and then read on.

 

Oooooh!  Aren't those colors pretty?  They are two of the new In Colors:  Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango.  These colors, available at noon on July 1st, come in card stock, ink pads, MARKERS (can I have a woo hoo on that?) and Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.

To alter this candle holder, I first wrapped the ribbon around it.  The ribbon is not attached to the jar, only itself with Mini Glue Dots.  Then I used a 3/4" Circle Punch to build my leaves and flowers.  It's much easier to have a card stock base than trying to adhere everything directly to the jar.  An added plus, is that I could take it off and switch out my decoration for another season!

Then I added 3 Little Leaves Sizzlits in Dusty Durango.  My Daisies #2 is Crushed Curry and sponged on the tips.  Now for the altered component...

 

My button!  It was once a Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Button, but now it's Dusty Durango!  I pressed the button into my ink pad and it was really dark.  So then I wiped it off on a paper towel until I got the color I wanted.  It's hard to tell, but the "raised" lines are just a bit darker.  Then I used my Heat Tool to set the ink.  Pretty cool, huh?

I hope you like my project for the day.  I like the idea that I can change out the ribbon and make a decor for each season!

Just another reminder that my Birthday Celebration ends June 30.  I'm adding a new 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalog (unless I've already sent the winner one) to the prize.  You can shop here 24/7!

Thanks for the visit!

Riding Hood Red Rose

My card is all my own today--no color or sketch challenges to follow!  I love Riding Hood Red with Chocolate Chip.  And I love the Baroque Motif flourish with the rose from Fifth Avenue Floral.  So I put all of them together and came up with this.

 

Can I just say that when I'm looking at the photo as I'm taking it, it is NOT crooked.  I think I need to take a class, lol!

Any who, back to my card.  My rose is stamped 3 times with Chocolate Chip ink on Riding Hood Red card stock.  I cut it out each time cutting off some of the rose so that I created a Paper Tole rose.  Before assembling it, I sponged the edges with Chocolate Chip ink.  Then I added some uniball Signo White Gel Pen dots.  Here's a close up of the rose to show the layers.

 

My card needed something in the upper right corner.  It took me a while to figure out what.  I decided on some Chocolate Chip Word Window Punches with Whisper White Jumbo Brads.

My new catalogs arrived today!  If you are one of my customers, email me to make arrangements to have one shipped or to pick one up.

Be sure to check back too because I will have all the information for my upcoming Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and Button shares available. 

Thanks for the visit!

Just Beachy Challenge

Yeah! I found some time to participate in the color and sketch challenge on SCS.  The colors are Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango and Summer Sun--perfect for the soon to be gone stamp set, Just Beachy!

 

Sorry about the crooked photo.  I love these fish, especially in such bright colors!  I used Good Morning Sunshine DSP because I think this Pacific Point pattern looks like water bubbles.  On the smaller Pacific Point pieces, I used my Big Shot and the Texture Plates #1.  I sponged some Whisper White onto these pieces to give more a "water" look.

The fish are stamped on Watercolor Paper with Black Stazon.  I used a Blender Pen and ink refills to color the fish.  Then I tortured myself by cutting out the fish, lol!  The sentiment is from Really Retro and punched out with the Word Window Punch.

Just a reminder you have less than one week to get your "Last Chance" items and to participate in Sheryl's Birthday Celebration.  You can order 24/7 right here.

Thanks for the visit!

Owl Together Now Mojo Sketch

My card today follows the Mojo Monday sketch.  And I kept to it pretty closely! My colors come from the Good Morning Sunshine DSP, which is only available until June 30!  The Pacific Point Corduroy Buttons are only available until June 30 as well.

   

I'm using this card as a birthday card for a friend.  I'm so happy I got this stamp set, Owl Together Now.  I really think these owls are just too cute!  And the set is very versatile.  If it's not on your wish list, take a second look at it!

Card Details

Stamp Set:  Owl Together Now

Ink:  Black Stazon, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss

Markers:  Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa

Card Stock:  Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Paper, Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine DSP

Accessories:  Pacific Point Corduroy Buttons, Aqua Painter, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Square Punch

Don't forget to order your June Box of Stampin' Supplies and your June Card Kit.  Today is the LAST DAY to order them.  They will ship out or be ready for pick up by June 30.

Thanks for the visit!

Doodle This Fancy Dress

Can you believe there's just a little over a week until the new catalog comes out??  I'm so excited to share it with you.  Remember, if you are going to need a catalog, email me to make arrangements.  Or, join one of my clubs and you'll get one reserved for you FREE!!  I have 3 month clubs and 6 month clubs.  Just print out the contract, fill it out and sign it.  Email me if you have any questions!

Now on to my card...it follows the CPS sketch for the week.  The dress is made from one of the flourish images from Doodle This, which is only available until June 30.  Be sure to check out the Last Chance List and get your order in before June 30.

 

I saw this idea, to use the flourish as a dress, a long time ago on SCS.  I tweeked the idea some.  I stamped the flourish, then I traced a the medium heart from the Heart to Heart Punch to create the bodice.  The waist line is a piece of Whisper White Taffeta that is attached through little slits I made in the card stock.

I colored the dress with Almost Amethyst and Lovely Lilac Stampin' Write Markers.  Then I added some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on the flourish.  I love the sparkle.

To finish the card, I dyed a piece of the Whisper White Organza Ribbon with Almost Amethyst.  My "bouquet" is made with Whisper White Taffeta and a Circle Ice Rhinestone.  It's backed on a 1 3/8" Almost Amethyst Circle.

If you would like to order these items, you can go to my Online Ordering Website and purchase them at any time.  But, if you do so before June 30, you might qualify to win my Birthday Celebration!  Woo Hoo FREE STUFF!!!!

Thanks for the visit!!

Under the Stars "U R Great"

This set, Under the Stars, is so cute!  It's another one I got free from Stampin' Up!  When I saw this bear, I just knew I had to paper piece him.  My card also follows the MoJo Sketch for the week.  My card also follows the theme for Our Creative Corner--use stars!

A lot of times, when the sketches are long cards, I just take creative liberty and make mine the regular A2 size.  For this card, I decided to keep it long so my card base is 8" x 8".  Folded in half it's 8" x 4".

My colors come from a DSP that's not new to you if you follow my blog--To the Nines Specialty DSP.  I'm so glad this DSP is staying for the next catalog!

 

I stamped the bear on Sahara Sand and then on several pieces of the DSP so that I could paper piece him.  I used Short Order Alpha (retiring) for the U and R.  I grabbed my Stamp-a-ma-Jig to line up the stars around the letters.  A few extra stars and the "grrreat" punched with the Large Oval layered on the Scallop Oval finishes my card.

Be sure to check out these great sites for challenges!  It really helps to get your stamping juices flowing!

Thanks for the visit!!