Stamping With Sheryl

Deal of the Week--Vanilla Styled Hodgepodge Hardware

What a fabulous Deal of the Week Stampin' Up! is offering.  For this week ONLY (sale ends Monday, July 27 at 9:50 am MT), you can purchase the Vanilla Styled Hodgepodge Hardware for only $18.99!!!  That's more than a 30% savings!  To purchase yours, just go to my Online Ordering Website and click "shop now".  The item number is #112454.

 

My card today showcases the label hardware and brads from the Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge.  What a great way to really make your sentiment (or an image) pop! 

For this card, I used the flourish and starburst from Baroque Motifs.  I stamped the flourish with Basic Gray on a piece of Nouveau Chic DSP.  This is  BEAUTIFUL paper!  The colors are so elegant!  (You can still join my DSP share, click here).  The starbursts are stamped in Sage Shadow and have a Basic Black center.  I layered my DSP onto Basic Gray and then the card base is Sage Shadow.

This was a super easy card to make, but I love it!  I hope you do too (feel free to let me know what you think!).

Thanks for the visit!

Razzleberry Pick a Petal

I had some time to play today so I went to i{heart}2stamp for the week's sketch.  I think this is a sketch that I could use with a lot of different stamps and for different occasions.   Here's my card...

 

Aren't the colors cheerlful?   I used Crushed Curry for my card base.  The larger panel is Melon Mambo that I ran through the Big Shot with the Damask Texture Plate.  The second panel is Razzleberry Lemonade DSP.  All the mattes are Rich Razzleberry.

For my focal point, I chose one petal from Pick a Petal and used the Rock and Roll Technique with Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo.  I also used the Out of the Box Technique.  The center of the flower is a Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Button.  Then finishing touch is a Razzleberry Lemonade Butterfly Punch layered on a Rich Razzleberry Butterfly.  The body and antennae are Linen Thread.

Be sure to check back tomorrow late morning to see the new Deal of the Week.  You still have time to get this week's deal--Square Fire Rhinestones for only $6.99.  Click here to see the deal and then shop!

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40th Birthday Card

My sister-in-law is turning 40 and today is her party.  As any loving sister-in-law would do, I made a beautiful birthday card for her.  I would never make one that insinuated that she was old or over the hill.  That wouldn't be nice...

 

Who am I kidding?  She's on the "other side" with the rest of us now(she's the youngster)!  So I made a card to bring that home!  lol!  Don't worry--she has a good sense of humor.  I'm not really being mean!

My card involves a lot of sponging (prepare to get messy fingers).  I first tore a "hill" from copy paper.  Keep both sides.  I used the "hill" part first and sponged the sky.  I used (from left to right) Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Night of Navy, Basic Gray and Basic Black.  The key to blending the colors when sponging is going back with the lighter color.  So I sponged Bashful Blue then Brocade Blue.  Then I went back and sponged more Bashful Blue where they met.  Do this with every change of color.

Next I used the other piece of my copy paper so I could sponge the hill.  Make sure you leave a little of the sky showing so you don't have a white area between the hill and sky.  The colors are Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip and Basic Black.  Again, make sure you go back with the lighter color to blend.

My "40" is from the retired Headline Numbers.  I stamped the numbers with Versamark and then used Black Embossing Powder.  I cut out the numbers.  TIP:  Used the Horizontal Slot Punch to punch out the middle of the zero.

The "happy birthday" is from All Holidays.  I used the Corner Rounder Punch to round the edges.

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Inspired by Nature--Looks Like Fall

It's July, but the weather here in Chicago is saying "fall".  So my cards are coming out "autumn-y".  Today's card follows the sketch for the week on i{heart}2stamp.  Let me show you the card, then I'll tell you what I did.

 

My card base and all of the mattes are Soft Suede.  I used the Sanded Background stamp on the Crushed Curry and Old Olive panel.  For 2 of my focal points, I used Inspired by Nature and colored it with Crushed Curry, Soft Suede and Old Olive markers.  I didn't get a crisp image the first time so I just took the markers and "colored" the images.  That's why they are so dark.   I also stamped the grassy image with Crushed Curry.  The Soft Suede circle was cut with the Circle Scissors Plus and the Crushed Curry is the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.

Did you know Stampin' Up! has a Butterfly Punch??  It fits perfectly with Flight of the Butterfly.  But even if you don't own that stamp set (I don't), it's a "must have" punch.  I punched it three times--one from each color.  Then I sponged each butterfly with the coordinating color.  I layered them together and used Linen Thread for the body.  Here's a closeup--you can see the layers.

 

Do you like these colors?  I hope so.  All the products are in the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog (order yours here).  You can purchase these items or any others 24/7 right here.

Have a great Saturday!  Thanks for the visit!

Paradise and Midnight Madness Sketch

Today is Friday so you know what that means--Bloggers' Challenge!  Our theme this week is "A Stitch in Time".  We had to use some kind of stitching on our card.  Another craft I enjoy (but haven't done for ages) is cross stitching so I used that on my card.

My card also follows this week's sketch on Midnight Madness.  Be sure to check out her website--she's offering some AWESOME blog candy.

 

The sketch called for 3 brads in the two corners.  Instead of brads, I added 3 cross stitches.  I used Linen Thread for the stitching.  I like the addition of the stitching.  What do you think?

To make my focal image, I first inked up the leaf from Paradise with Always Artichoke.  Then I did the "rock and roll" technique on scrap paper to take off some of the Always Artichoke.  Where the ink came off, I added More Mustard with a marker.  I didn't want to muddy up my More Mustard ink pad, which is why I used the marker instead.

On the two small background panels, I used two patterns from Autumn Traditions DSP.  They are backed with Soft Suede card stock.  The ribbon is Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain--it's reversible!

I know my card is more "fall" than summer, but it will be perfect for the upcoming weekend.  We are supposed to have cooler than normal weather for the weekend here in the Chicago area.  That's not a complaint--I love that we have been able to open windows instead of running the AC!

Have a great weekend, but be sure to check back.  I'll have more projects to share!

Thanks for the visit!

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Trendy Trees Challenge

You know what I really like about the Trendy Trees stamp set?  You can make these trees ANY color and it works!  I guess that's why they are trendy, lol!

My card for you today follows this week's Color and Sketch Challenge on SCS.

 

See what I mean about the tree?  It looks great in Barely Banana and Lavender Lace.  For the "shadow", I first punched a Small Oval in scrap paper.  Then I masked the bottom part of the trunk and then sponged the oval.  I stamped the other tree with Barely Banana on the Barely Banana strip.  I used the Tres Chic Background stamp on the Lavender Lace panel.  Since Basic Black was part of the color combo, I layered all of my panels on black.

How about that?  No ribbon or brads (my two "go to" embellishments) and the card still looks great!

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Start Your Stampin' Up! Career with a Great Deal!!!

Starting today, when you start your Stampin' Up! career, you can do so with a great deal!  You have two excellent options--pick the one that suits you best.  Keep reading because I'm offering a "little something" as well!

First, you can purchase a Mini Starter Kit for only $85!!  Stampin' Up! realizes that the economy is tough and that you may need to start your SU! career to help with the family budget.  You can do that easily with the Mini Starter Kit!  You still receive FULL benefits as any other demonstrator!

If you choose to go with the Mini Starter Kit, your kit will contain the following:

Item Code	Page #*	Description	Retail Value**
115360	118	For All You Do stamp set	$28.95
115658	155	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115656	155	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115659	155	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115654	155	Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115655	155	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115657	155	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
100730	155	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.50
115315	155	In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.95

*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog
**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

Your other option is to purchase the Standard Starter Kit for only $199 (more than $350 value).  Choosing this kit is a great deal as well.  With your Standard Starter Kit, you will receive all six new In Color Classic Pads and 1 pack of the In Color Assorted Card Stock.  That's an additional $43.65 in product FREE!

Now for my extra "little something"...my focus for my business this year is to "share the love" and the awesome opportunity with YOU!  When you join my team during this awesome special (which ends August 31), I will purchase an additional $24.95 stamp set of your choice for you FREE!  I will send it directly to your home!  Then, I offer $20 in product rewards for every promotion you achieve (each promotion is an additional $20 increment).   I offer other incentives periodically and of course, I am there to help you succeed with your goals!

Are you ready to get started?  Email me or call me (815-274-2386) and I can give you a few more details.  Then I can help you get started--you can join online!  Just go to my Stampin' Up! Website, and click "join now".  The passcode you'll need to join my team is sherylstamps.  Then, make sure you send me an email telling me which $24.95 stamp set you want FREE!

Even if you don't live in the Chicago area, I can be your upline!  I have downline in other states and I am able to help them reach their goals as well.  Once I get confirmation, I will contact you and we can set up a time (in person or via phone) to meet and go over what you need to know to get started.

Oh yeah...how does an Alaskan Cruise for two, totally FREE, sound?  When you join my team, you will have the opportunity to earn the cruise (plus a whole lot more) FREE!!  I can help you (and I hope to join you) reach this goal!

Thanks for the visit!

Two for Tuesday! and Deal of the Week

Good Tuesday Morning!  If you are on my email list, you already know about the Deal of the Week--more than 30% off the Square Fire Rhinestone Brads.   You can purchase them, this week only, for only $6.99 instead of the usual $10.95.  Just click here and then go to "shop now" to get your savings!

So I have two sketch challenges to show you today.  Of course, they both showcase the Square Fire Rhinestone Brads!

 

The first card is for the Stamps and Smiles Fresh Batch Challenge.  This is a sketch that I see myself using again--quick and easy!

 

The colors from Pink Flamingo DSP are so fun for summer!  They are bright and cheery!   I used Sweet Stems and stamped them on Whisper White with Basic Black ink.  I used Tempting Turquoise, Real Red and Summer Sun markers to color the flowers.  Then I used the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches to make my circles.  I used 3 of the "yellow" Square Fire Rhinestone Brads on top of the 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain.  My last step was to stamp "thanks" from Fundamental Phrases.

My second card is for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge.  And I just HAD to use some more of the gorgeous Cottage Wall DSP and the colors that coordinate with it!  (Sandy--you really do NEED this paper, lol!)

 

My card base is Old Olive.  The next panel is Rich Razzleberry that I ran through the Big Shot with the Texture #1 plates.  I stamped the flourish and starburst from Baroque Motifs using Old Olive and Orchid Opulence.  The polka dot panel is one of the patterns from Cottage Wall DSP.  The "for you" is from Fundamental Phrases.  The finishing touches were some Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon and a Square Fire Rhinestone Brad.  I wrapped the brad around the knot in the ribbon (I used two pieces of ribbon).

Well, I hope you are inspired.  I know these sketches always help me get my mojo going!

Remember if you like the DSP and ribbon that you see me using, I still have my Product Shares available.  Just click here for all the information!

Thanks for the visit!

Revival of Orchid Opulence

With the new Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, Orchid Opulence is making a come back!  LOL!  I only say that because Orchid Opulence is a color that I really don't use too often.  But...that's going to change!  Isn't this paper gorgeous?  The other colors are Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive.

Remember, if you want to try all of the new DSP without purchasing full packs of each, sign up for my DSP Share by clicking here.

My card for this morning also follows the CPS sketch for the week. 

 

I didn't do a lot of stamping...I let the DSP do the work.  The Orchid Opulence panel is stamped with the leafy image from Fresh Cuts.  I also used "for you" from Fresh Cuts.  My ribbon is Mellow Moss Taffeta (it works well with the Cottage Wall DSP) and Whisper White Taffeta that I dyed Orchid Opulence.  I used the 5 Petal Punch and a small Old Olive Bloom Die Cut to make the flower.  The finishing touch is a pearl from the Pretties Kit.

Be sure to check back a little bit later.  I'll post this week's Deal of the Week.  I can't wait to see what it is--I'm sure I'll NEED it if I don't already have it! 

Thanks for the visit!

New Medallion Background Stamp Set

Another must have from the new 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalog (you can order yours here) is the Medallion Background.  I have several ideas in mind with this cool stamp.  Today I'm sharing one that is part of July's Stamp Camp.  It's really quite easy to do, but I think it packs a "wow".  Friday night's Stamp Campers liked it so I hope my Sunday Campers do too!

 

I first inked up my Medallion stamp with Crushed Curry ink.  Then I took Dusty Durango and swiped the edges with ink.  I wanted some Dusty Durango color in the middle too so I took the Dusty Durango Marker (love that they are available in the In Colors!) and quickly colored at the outer edge of the circle.  Then I stamped on Very Vanilla card stock.  I added a Clear Rhine Stone Brad.  My finishing touch was Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon with a knot of Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon.

If you haven't taken advantage of the Deal of the Week yet, Big Shot Doctor's Bag for only $49.99, be sure to do it today.  You only have until tomorrow at 9:50 Mountain Time.  Click here and then click "shop now".

Thanks for the visit!