Stamping With Sheryl

Christmas Waterfall Scrapbook Class-Registration Open Until October 26!!

I hope you cleared your calendar for Sunday, November 8 if you live in the Chicago area!  My downline and I are holding a Christmas Waterfall Scrapbook Class.  Are you wondering what a Waterfall Scrapbook is?  Well, think of a Waterfall Card--it's the same concept, just on a bigger scale! I'll show you my example, except I didn't finish the inside.  I haven't had the chance to decide which Christmas photos I want to use on this special project!  But, I promise you, these will make a great gift for just about everyone on your Christmas list!

Here's my outside:

And here's the inside (remember, this is bare bones just to show you the concept):

 
  
Here's all the details for the class:

When:  Sunday, November 8, 2009 1-4pm

Where:  my house in Plainfield, Illinois

Cost: $30 for one, $45 for two (only an option for one person to purchase two kits), kit only available too, more details below

Registration Deadline:  October 26. 2009

More details:  You'll receive half of a Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit and a full roll of Sticky Strip.  You'll also receive full written directions.  If you choose two kits, you'll receive a full Simply Scrappin' Kit and full roll of Sticky Strip plus directions.

What you bring:  adhesive (for embellishing pages), 12" minimum paper cutter WITH scorer, scissors and stamp cleaner.  If you have a bone folder, please bring that too.  Except for the bone folder, these items will not be provided.  You will do your own cutting so a paper cutter is a MUST!

What we provide:  coordinating ink pads, variety of Christmas/holiday stamp sets, punches

How the Class Will Work:  Together we will make the "bare bones" book.  Then the rest of the time will be used to embellish and add photos (if you wish).  The two kit option is for only one person buying two kits.  You will only have time to make one project during class, but will have directions to take with you to make the second.  With leftover supplies you can make at least one Christmas card (depends on how you embellish your pages).  We will have example cards for you to copy if you wish.

We will also provide light snacks, drinks, door prizes and FUN!!!
  

Number of Kits

One Kit $30.00Two Kits $45.00

Can't make the class or don't live in the area?  I'm offering kits at the same cost with $4.85 priority shipping.  You have the option of one or two kits as well.  Kits will ship out on November 9 and must be purchased by October 26.

Number of Kits

One Kit w/shipping $34.85Two Kits w/shipping $49.85

Hope you can make it!  These scrapbooks will make a perfect Christmas Gift!  Get at least one gift crossed off early!

Thanks for the visit!

Delightful Decorations Challenge

Good Sunday Morning!  I have a card to share with you that uses the color challenge on Our Creative Corner and the sketch on i{heart}2stamp.  Now the colors, which I think look beautiful together, were a challenge because I wanted to make a Christmas Card.  I had to use Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow, Soft Suede and Blush Blossom.  I guess I cheated just a little on the Blush Blossom and used Apricot Appeal instead--there's just a bit in the Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper that I used. 

I chose the pattern on the horizontal panel because I thought that design looked like ornaments..  The other pattern makes a good background and I added snowflakes from Delightful Decorations stamped in Soft Suede.  The two ornaments from Delightful Decorations are stamped in Handsome Hunter and Sage Shadow and then punched with the new Ornament Punch.  To get a thin Soft Suede layer, I used my Big Shot, Curly Label Movers and Shapers XL Bigz Die and Holiday Windows Movers and Shapers.  My ornaments are finished off with Gold Elastic Cording.

Remember, I'm offering a 20% discount on the purchase of the Big Shot if you also purchase one of the Deals of the Week.  But, this offer is only good until tomorrow morning (Monday, Oct 19 at 9:50 am MT).  To be safe, get your order in to me tonight (email or call so I get take the discount).  Click here for all the information.

Be sure to check back tomorrow as well for all the information on my upcoming Christmas Waterfall Scrapbook Class.  I will sell kits as well in case you are not free on Sunday, November 8 at 1pm.  It's going to be a great class--my downline is involved too!

Thanks for the visit!

Patterned Pines Coaster

Good Friday Morning!  Today is Blogger's Challenge and our theme this week is "Alter It".  I looked through my stash (which I'm very proud to say has NOT grown recently, lol) and decided to make something I haven't for a long while--a coaster.  Take a look and then I'll tell you how I make them.

 
There's  a few different ways that people suggest to make these coasters.  My preference is to use Stampin' Up! Craft Inks.  Since I don't use the craft inks a lot, I bought the Craft Stampin' Spots--I got 12 colors for one low price!  Plus, for a stamp like this, it was easy to ink up each tree individually with the smaller ink pad.

I used Old Olive, Garden Green and Summer Sun and the Level 1 Hostess Set, Patterned Pines.   Noel is from Many Merry Messages.  I think I was a little heavy handed with the ink on the one tree so the details didn't show as much.   So learn from my mistake when you make your own--easy on the ink if your stamp has a pattern.

Once I'm done stamping the image, I bake the coasters for 30 minutes at 350.  This sets the ink.  Be careful handling the coasters after they bake--they take a while to cool.  Once the coasters are cool, I spray them with a finishing spray.  I know some say not to do this, but I have coasters that we use all the time at Stamp Camp and in my family room.  Even with the finishing spray, they work fine.  Plus, it keeps the non stamped areas from getting filthy (which they will!).

If you are need of a quick easy and relatively inexpensive Christmas gift, whip up a set of coasters! 

Thanks for the visit!

Autumn Splendor Challenge

Good Morning!  My post is going to super quick because I have an hour to get dressed and get dinner in the crock pot!  My card for today uses the Color Challenge and Sketch Challenge on SCS.

The colors are Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal and Taken with Teal (the challenge called for Bermuda Bay, but I switched it out).

Have a fantastic day and thanks for the visit! 

Christmas Stamp a Stack Sneak Peek--Serene Snowflakes

As promised, here is another sneak peek for my Christmas Stamp a Stack.  Today is the LAST day to register!  Click here for all of the information and a PayPal link.

My card uses the Our Creative Corner sketch for the week.  Did I tell you how much I love sketch challenges, lol?

I really like Night of Navy with Brushed Silver for Christmas.  It's hard to tell, but the back panel (with all of the little snowflakes) has Silver Encore stamped snowflakes too.  In person, there's quite a shimmer to them.  All the snowflakes are from Serene Snowflakes.

I hope you can join me and fellow stampers on October 24!  Go register right now!

Thanks for the visit!

New DEAL of the WEEK and Save 20% on BIG SHOT MACHINE!!!

Stampin' Up! has announced the next Deal of the Week and it's a doozy!

Dates	Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
October 12, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 19, 9:50 AM (MT)	115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die	$42.95	$25.99
	114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits	$11.95	$5.99
	116760	201	Bigz XL Cake 3 Tier Die	$39.95	$25.49

What a great savings on these awesome dies!!!  Now, you need a Big Shot (my preference for a die cutting machine) to use these, so I am personally offering a 20% discount on your purchase of the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439 $99.95, full s/h and tax apply) with a purchase of one of these Deals of the Week (you must purchase one of these dies with your Big Shot in order to receive the 20% discount).  This is a limited offer and is only good until Monday, October 19 at 9:50am MT!!  Email me (if you have a credit card on file) or call me with your credit card info and order (815-274-2386) to get your HUGE savings today!!

For all the promotions being offered by Stampin' Up! click here.  Remember you can earn a $35 shopping spree too.  Click here for those details.

Here's an example using the Flower Burst Embosslit.  Here and here are examples using the Bigz XL Cake 3 Tier Die.

Thanks for the visit!

Patterned Pines Christmas Stamp a Stack

As promised, I have a sneak peek of one of the cards that you can make at my upcoming Christmas Stamp a Stack.  Registration is due tomorrow so if you haven't registered, click here and do so today!

My card follows the CPS sketch for the week.  I love getting inspiration from sketch challenges--makes my job just a little easier.  Remember, at the Christmas Stamp a Stack, you'll make 2 each of 5 designs.  All of the designs are easy to duplicate so you can walk away with an idea for your own Christmas cards.  I'm throwing in some door prizes and some fun (i.e. savings on orders that day) so be sure to join us!

This card uses Patterned Pines--one of my favorite hostess sets.  I also used the new Frost White Shimmerz Paint from the Holiday Mini.  Some Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP and Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon add to the festive card.

Thanks for the visit!

Autumn Harvest Sweet Treat Cup

Here's another Stamp Camp project from this weekend.  I love these Sweet Treat Cups, but getting candy out would ruin the card.  Until...some clever stamper shared a way to add treats and get them out WITHOUT ruining the card. 

Here's the front of the card with candy corn and without.

See, the card is still intact!  Now here's a photo of how to do that.  Before I show the inside, though, I want to apologize for the looks.  Normally I would not show my mistake, but I just didn't have time to redo this whole card.  So...you'll see some white that shouldnt' be there, but you'll still get the idea.

 
Isn't that clever?  Just by adding a panel that has the 1 3/4" Circle Punch, you can make a slide for your image and a secret release for the candy.

Here's what I used on this card:

Stamp Sets:  Autumn Harvest

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black

Card Stock:  More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Autumn Traditions DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, Curly Label XL Bigz Die, Holiday Windows Movers and Shapers, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Sweet Treat Cups, Sticky Strip

Technique:  Paper Piecing (pumpkin)

Be sure to check back tomorrow and Tuesday (well, and every other day).  I'm going to share a few sneak peeks from my upcoming Christmas Stamp a Stack.  Remember registration is October 13 and you have two sessions on October 24 to choose.  All the information and registration info is right here.

Thanks for the visit!

Dasher

Good Friday Morning!  Today is Bloggers' Challenge and we have this sketch to follow.  Well, you know how I like to double up on cards so my card today is also one of the cards my stampers are making at Stamp Camp this weekend.

I stayed pretty true to the sketch except for the scale of my circle.

I love that SU! is offering these single stamps--and I especially like Dasher (although I made him into Rudolph).  There are a few single stamp sets in the Holiday Mini catalog too so be sure to check them out.

I stamped Dasher with Soft Suede on a Whisper White circle that I cut with my Circle Scissors Plus.  The scallop is made with the Big Shot and Scallops #2 Bigz Die.  The little red nose is made with the small size of my Crop-a-Dile and a dab of Crystal Effects.

I used Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper for my panel.  I added two Pewter Jumbo Eyelets (you use the Crop-a-Dile to set them).  A piece of Sleigh Bells Ribbon from the Holiday Mini is threaded through both eyelets.  Lastly, I stamped Merry Christmas from All Holidays with Soft Suede directly on my Real Red card base.

If you missed signing up for October's Stamp Camp, you can still sign up for my Christmas Stamp a Stack.  You'll leave with 10 cards (2 of 5 designs) and envelopes.  Plus the cards are ones that you can reproduce easily for your own Christmas Cards.  I'm offering a morning and afternoon session on Saturday, October 24.  For all the info and to register, click here.

Thanks for the visit!
 

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Mellow Moss Patterned Pines

My card to share with you today uses the Color Challenge and Sketch Challenge for this week.  And if there was a "layer challenge", it would certainly fit, lol!  The colors for the challenge are Mellow Moss, Kraft and Whisper White.

Be honest...too many layers??  I originally made the card without the Whisper White layers, but it just seemed to dull.  

So here's what I did.  I stamped the snowflake from Patterned Pines (Level 1 hostess set in the Holiday Mini) with Whisper White Craft on the middle panel of Kraft.  Before attaching the two main panels to my card base, I wrapped some Whisper White Satin Ribbon and Mellow Moss Taffeta.

The trees were stamped with Whisper White Craft on Mellow Moss.  Then, I used White Embossing Powder.  The trees were then cut out and attached with Stampin' Dimensionals. Here's a close up.

I hope you  like it!  Thanks for the visit!

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