Stamping With Sheryl

Christmas Treat Box

As promised, here's the other project we made at the Shorewood-Troy Library.  Stampin' Up! sells these food save Treat Boxes for only $3.95 for 5!  That's an awesome deal!  All you do is add some embellishments and your gift bag is ready to go!

 

We stamped our choice of ornaments from Delightful Decorations with Real Red ink on Very Vanilla card stock.  Then we punched them out using the Ornament Punch.  They are adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals and a piece of Gold Elastic Cording.  We also added a panel of Old Olive that has a Scallop Edge and Sleigh Bells Ribbon.

Who wouldn't love to get a treat in this box?

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Serene Snowflakes Gift Bag

Last night I had the pleasure of teaching a class at the Shorewood-Troy Library.  We made two different gift bags.  I'll share one today and the other one tomorrow.

I love Lovely Lilac and Almost Amethyst for Christmas--a little non traditional, but oh so pretty!  We stamped white gift bags with Serene Snowflakes using Lovely Lilac ink.  The topper and bottom embellishment are Lovely Lilac as well.  The snowflakes, made with the Snowflake Punch, are made with Almost Amethyst and have a Silver Brad center.  The sentiment comes from Many Merry Messages.

What I really enjoy with a class is the different things the people do with the same supplies.  A few of the ladies added the Eyelet Border Punch to the topper as well.  That looked really nice.  A few punch the snowflake out of the backside of the topper.  Another great idea.  But, everyone was happy with their final projects!

Stop by tomorrow to see the other treat bag we made!

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Autumn Splendor Hinge Card

Happy Friday!  Today is Bloggers' Challenge and our theme is "Fall".  Now some might say my card is cheating a little because it's been viewable on my Stamp Camp page.  However, since I haven't done a "post" with it, I think I'm OK, right?  Please??  lol

So, here it is...

This is the front.  You can see I stamped the leaf from Autumn Splendor onto a piece of Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper.  I love this paper--especially this particular pattern because there is so much you can do with it.

Here's the card opened.

This is the first card I made like this, but I know I'll make more.  I hope it provides some inspiration to you.

Recipe:

Stamp Set:  Autumn Splendor

Ink:  Really Rust, Chocolate Chip

Card Stock:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Very Vanilla Jumbo Brad, Chocolate Chip Striped Grosgrain, Eyelet Border Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide and a SPECIAL From Me!!

Have you taken a good look at the Holiday Gift Giving Guide yet?  If not, you need to, especially if the Big Shot is on YOUR Christmas List.  Stampin' Up! has put together a Dream Come True package which includes the Big Shot and some awesome accessories.  With the purchase of this package, not only do you get your "Dream Come True", but you will earn FIVE FREE Decor Elements ($16.95 or less) of your choice AND a Level 1 Hostess Set AND $25 additional product FREE!

But, I REALLY want you to get your "Dream Come True" so I''m sweetening the deal.  If you purchase this package from me, I will give you 10% off the package price (full s/h and tax apply)!!  That's an extra savings of $27.45!

Let's see...that's up to $84.75 in FREE Decor Elements (5 at $16.95 each), over $27 in savings with my special, $25 FREE merchandise and a Level 1 Hostess set!  Now that's too good of a deal to pass up!

You must email your order for the Big Shot "Dream Come True Package" (or have one of your shoppers contact me) so that I can take off the 10%!

 

This offer is good until December 15 only!!

 

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Holiday Best Mojo

I love this Christmas image from the Holiday Best Hostess Set.  I especially like it in Real Red matched up with Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini!  I thought it was perfect for this week's Mojo Monday sketch.

I stamped the image from Holiday Best with Real Red on Whisper White and then punched it out with the Ornament Punch.  TIP:  Remember to always stamp first, then punch!  To get the Real Red layer for the ornament, I used my Big Shot, Curly Label Movers and Shapers XL Bigz Die (a must have) and the Holiday Windows Movers and Shapers.  Then I used 2 different patterns from the Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP to create the needed panels to match the sketch.  I added a piece of Whisper White Taffeta.  My card base is Whisper White.

Do you have plans for Friday, November 20th?  If not and you live in the Plainfield, IL area, be sure to come to my Open Crop.  This is a time perfect for you to work on your holiday cards!  You bring all of your own supplies.  I will have my Christmas stamps out for you to use if you wish (but bring your own inks).  It's FREE, unless you want to use my Big Shot, then there is a $5 fee.  Also, everyone brings their own drinks and a snack or dessert to share.

If you plan on joining us, I need to know my November 18.  Just email me to let me know.

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Big on Christmas Stamp Camp Card--Last Day to Register!!!

Today is the LAST day to register for Stamp Camp!  Click here for all of the information.  Remember, you can also purchase card kits for any of the five cards, but those must be purchased today as well.

Here's a close up of one of the Stamp Camp cards.  I really like Bashful Blue with Basic Black and Whisper White.  I think it works for holidays too.  Let me know what you think!

I hope you can join me this weekend in Plainfield, IL or Hoffman Estates, IL!  Just be sure to sign up by the end of the day!

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Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit Card

Hey!  Did you miss me?  Sorry I haven't posted for a few days.  It's been a busy end of the week.  In fact I have my Waterfall Scrapbook Class starting in about an hour so this post will be quick.

But first I have to tell you what I did last night.  I went to my 30th reunion from 8th grade (yes, I know I'm aging myself).  I went to St. Theresa's Catholic School in Palatine, IL.  We had about 100 kids in our graduating class and I would say about 35-40 people were there last night.  What a great time seeing everyone 30 years later!

OK, now back to stamping.  This card is made with the leftovers from the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit once I made my Waterfall Scrapbook.  I followed the sketch on CPS this week.

This card took me all of 5 minutes, but isn't it festive?

I'll post my almost complete Waterfall Scrapbook during the week. 

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Shimmerz Paint Meets Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder

I was playing around with my Shimmerz Paint and decided to see what would happen if I put Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder on it.  I really liked the look.  All three ornaments are done in this way.

Using Shimmerz Paint (I used Frost White) instead of Versamark with the Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder gives you a more opaque look.

What do you think of the background paper??  Isn't it gorgeous??  It's the new Bride Designer Specialty Paper--of course it's not just for Brides!

Here's what I used for this card:

Card Stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, Bride DP

Accessories:  Frost White Shimmerz Paint, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Ornament Punch, Silver Elastic Cording, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Don't forget to sign up for Stamp Camp or purchase the Card Kits.  Registration ends November 9.  Click here for all the information.

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Embossing Folder Frame Tutorial

As promised, I have a tutorial for creating a frame with any Embossing Folder.  I use all Stampin' Up! products.  You'll need a On Board Book Basic--small, Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform, 1 Standard Cutting Pad and Embossing Folder of your choice.

Here we go...

 
Cut your On Board Book Basic to your preferred size.  Mine is cut to 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".  You can use the Stampin' Up! Table Top Cutter to get a good, clean cut.

Decide what kind of "frame" you want.  I am using the Scallop Circles #2 Bigz Die for my frame.  Run the On Board Book Basic through the Big Shot to create your frame.  Do your best to center it.

You'll notice with the Scallop Circles #2 Bigz Die that some of the smaller scallop cuts as well.  That's OK.

 

Just use Scotch Tape to adhere that section back to the main piece.  You'll never know the difference.

 

 

Cut your card stock to size and center on your On Board Book Basic.  I cut my card stock to 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".  I'll have one layer beneath it and then the card base.

 

 

Put your On Board Book Basic and card stock in the Embossing Folder.  I'm using the Petals a Plenty from the Holiday Mini.

Be sure to place the card stock so that it is up to the side of the embossing folder that has the Stampin' Up! logo.  This is to ensure you get the proper embossing (instead of debossing?).

 

 

Run the embossing folder through your Big Shot.  The "sandwich" is Multipurpose Platform (totally closed), embossing folder, Standard Cutting Plate.  This is a tight squeeze, but it will go through without breaking anything.

 

 

Here's the finished project we made at my Christmas Stamp a Stack.  Be sure to mask the embossed area with a piece of scrap paper before stamping.

Stamp Set:  Holy Triptych

Ink:  Bravo Burgundy

Card Stock:  Shimmery White, Brushed Gold, Bravo Burgundy

Accessories:  Big Shot, Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder, On Board Book Basic, Gold Brad

I've seen the idea of actually cutting the embossing folders to make a frame.  While that is a viable option, I like the idea of using the On Board Book Basics.  You get 4 books for $5.95 so you can create 4 frames.  It saves you money and works just as well.

If you would like to order your supplies now, go to my Online Ordering Website and click "shop now".

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November Stamp Camp--Registration is NOW OPEN!!

Hoorah!  I finished the last project for November's Stamp Camp!  Registration is now open and ends November 9!  Remember, Stamp Camp in Plainfield is Friday, November 13 at 7pm.  Stamp Camp in Hoffman Estates is Sunday, November 15 at 12pm.

Here's a group photo of all the projects.

I want to show one to right away, but when you click on the November Stamp Camp page here, you can see all 5 cards and the non card item.  Remember, you must choose a minimum of 5 projects and no more than 10.  Be sure to read the directions for registering and descriptions of each project. 

I got this punch idea from Stamp with Heather, a Canadian Demo.  I changed the layout to use the Fresh Batch Sketch for the week.

 

It's hard to see, but the front of the card has a Scallop Edge.  The colors come from the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper.  If you like this card, be sure to choose it as one of your Stamp Camp projects.  If you don't live in the area or can't make Stamp Camp, you can order a Card Kit.  All of the information is on the November Stamp Camp page.

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