Stamping With Sheryl

Holidays and Wishes and SU! Little Leaves

Today's the big day for celebrating Dalton's promotion to High School, but I woke up early just so I could play a little in my stamp room.

Here's the sketch for this week on CPS.  This sketch made me think (that's why it's a challenge, right?).  I'm happy with my card, although it is different than what I had in mind.  Does that happen to you too?

 

My colors are based on the Urban Garden DSP.  If you like this paper, make sure you purchase it right away (shop here if you'd like) because it's on the Last Chance List.  The sentiment is from Holidays and Wishes which is also on the Last Chance List.

To make my card, I just layered the different patterns of DSP.  My circle is made using the Circle Scissors Plus.  Then I make some Kiwi Kiss Little Leaves with my Big Shot.  I did trim some of the leaves off two of the dies.  My flowers are made with the Trio Flower Punch and Crop-a-Dile.

Card Details:

Stamp Set:  Holidays and Wishes

Ink:  Not Quite Navy

Card Stock:  Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Urban Garden DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, SU! Little Leaves Sizzlit, Basic Gray Taffeta, Circle Scissors Plus, Trio Flower Punch, Crop-a-Dile

Have a great day!  Keep your fingers crossed for NO RAIN in Chicago for us today.

Thanks for the visit!

Sheryl's Birthday Celebration!

Boho Backgrounds

Here's my second challenge card for the day.  I used a stamp set, Boho Backgrounds. that hasn't seen ink for awhile.  I think this stamp set may be on the "Last Chance" list.  What do you think?

My sketch is from this week's Mojo Monday. And when I saw the 4 circles on the two panels, I knew my card would work for the Fun Frilled theme as well.  The theme on Fun Frilled is using 4 eyelets.  It's kind of a funny story over there--the girls all got a kit and it contained 4 eyelets. Apparently Michelle had some trouble getting her eyelets set so that became the theme--for all of us to struggle too, LOL!!  I'll be honest, I did struggle a bit and a few of the eyelets are not tight.  I think I've gotten used to the Jumbo Eyelets which are much easier to work with.

Ok back to my card...my colors come from the Parisian Breeze DSP.  I will really  miss this DSP when it's gone--it works so well for both masculine and feminine cards!

 

You can see that most of this card is just layering DSP and card stock.  For the medallion, I stamped it first in Sahara Sand.  Then I took my Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker and colored the outer and inner rings.  I punched out the image with the Scallop Circle Punch and  layered it on a Chocolate Chip 1 3/4" Circle.  I used Copper Brads (from SU! Metallic brads) in the 4 corners and for the inner part of the medallion.  I set my brads using the Crop-a-Dile.

OK, that's it for today.  Be sure to check back tomorrow--it's Blogger's Challenge and the theme is Graduation!

Card Details:

Stamp Set:  Boho Backgrounds

Ink:  Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP

Accessories:  Metallic Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile, Double Stitched Baja Breeze Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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!

Another Chipboard Decoration

After making my NOEL decoration last night, I just had to make another.  This time I used Dashing Designer Series Paper and created JOY!  I put a twist on this one--it's a decoration for a shelf or table instead of a wall hanging.  I am so glad I have the On Board Trimmings chipboard leftover from my Trim the Tree Class!  The circle for the "o" comes from that set.  Plus, the little rectangles from the set are what allows my decoration to stand!  (Thanks to Lisa for that idea!).

Again, I used the Crop-A-Dile to punch the holes and set the Jumbo Eyelets.  And since this is a table decoration, I needed the back of the CD's covered.  After setting the eyelets, I glued on River Rock cardstock (that way the backside of the brads don't show).  But now my holes from the brads were covered--Crop-A-Dile to the rescue!  I just repunched through the brad!

Each individual letter.

Back view showing "stand".

Stamp Set:  Jolliest Time of the Year

Inks:  Real Red (sponge CD's), Old Olive (sponge letters), Blush Blossom, Jet Black Stazon

Cardstock:  Dashing Designer Series Paper, River Rock Print Designer Series Paper (letters), Real Red, Confetti White

Accessories:  On Board Trimmings, On Board Simon, Crop-A-Dile, Jumbo Eyelets Pewter, Real Red Grosgrain, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches, AquaPainter, Sponge Daubers, Anywhere Glue Sticks and Crystal Effects

23 Days until World Card Making Day!!  Are YOU ready to create??

On Board Trimmings and On Board Simon

With the Stampin' Up! new year, SU! offers Regional Trainings to demonstrators.  One was recently held in Louisville and this idea was shared there.  I thought it was so cute that I had to make one for myself.  And of course, I had some old CD's lying around just begging to be used!  I used Wintergreen Designer Series Paper, but any DSP would work.  And think of all the possibilities for words.  Wouldn't this idea work well for a Name decoration in a child's room? 

Would you like to recreate this idea?  Email me and I can help you decide what DSP will best suit your needs.  Remember, this is NOT just a holiday idea! 

Be sure to click on each picture to see a close up.  The letters and snowflake are all outlined with the ZIG Painty Pen.  The sparkles come from Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.  And the Crop-A-Dile punches throught the CD's without a problem! 

Inks:  Certainly Celery Craft Ink

Cardstock:  Wintergreen Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  On Board Trimmings (snowflake), On Board Simon Lower, Crop-A-Dile, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, ZIG Painty Pen, Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Silver Elastic Cording, old CD's

24 Days until World Card Making Day!!  Are YOU ready to create??

Crop-A-Dile goes Batty for You!

I just participated in a Halloween swap with a group of stampers (I got some awesome swaps in return!!).  This is the card I made.  I had a lot of fun making it.   I really think Batty for You is a easy to use Halloween set!  And the Crop-A-Dile is my "cool tool" of the year (if you are a long time reader, you know this already!) 

Stamp Set:  Batty for You, Flannel Plaid, Short Order Alpha

Inks:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White Craft

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White Craft

Cauldron:  Base is from Coluzzle.  Top is Large Oval and Small Oval.  "Boiling Bubbles" are made with dry embossing from Crop-A-Dile and then sponged with Whisper White Craft.  Handles are 1/2" Circle Punch in Basic Black and then 3/4" Circle Punch around the negative from the 1/2" Circle.  Cut in half for 2 handles.  Edges sponged in Whisper White Craft Ink.

Witch's Hat:  Base is Small Oval Punch.  Top is a triangle cut from 1 1/4" Square Punch.

Bubbles:  1 3/8", 1 1/4", 3/4" 1/2" and 1/4" Circle Punches.

It's coming--World Card Making Day!!  Are you ready to create??  Email me to take part in my AWESOME event!!  I'm teaming up with 3 other sensational Demonstrators and we are going to CELEBRATE in style!!

Cards for Altered Card Tin

Remember my Card Tin made from the Hodgepodge Hardware Tin?

I've had cards to match made, but forgot to post them.  So here they are.  All of the cards incorporate Fall Flowers Designer Series Paper.  Enjoy!!

This card uses Think Happy Thougts stamp set and multiple punches.

This card also uses Think Happy Thoughts and multiple punches.  Also notice the punched dots in two of the corners (click on the card to get a close up).

I thought I would try a different set for this card so I picked up my Baroque Motifs.  I dressed it up with a Circle Rhinestone Brad.

Crop-A-Dile and Chipboard

Thanks to all who participated in my FREE Metallics Eyelet sampler give away with the purchase of a Crop-A-Dile!  I know you will be glad you have the Crop-A-dile!!!

Below is another card made with the Crop-A-Dile.  The largest circle is On Board Accents Chipboard covered with Outlaw Designer Series Paper.  The next layer is the medallion image from Wanted, punched out with the Scallop Punch (it fits perfectly).  Then the next layer is a piece of On Board Accents Chipboard covered with another design from the Outlaw Designer Series Paper.  I punched a hole for the Jumbo Brad and then set the brad using the Crop-A-Dile.  It's unbelievable how easily the Crop-A-Dile punches through chipboard!

I've been "hording" my chipboard, so those of you in Stamp Camp Club or those attending my Hoffman Estates Stamp Camp will have the opportunity to use chipboard and the Crop-A-Dile! Enjoy!!

Stamp Sets:  Wanted, Everyday Flexible Phrases (forgive the crooked stamping)

Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Really Rust

Cardstock: Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Outlaw Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Crop-A-Dile, Jumbo Antique Brass Brads, Scallop Punch, On Board Accent Chipboard, Sanding Blocks, Sponge Daubers, Crafter's Tool Kit

Crop-A-Dile--Can You Stand More??

When you get a new toy, you just want to play with it, right?  Well, that's what I've been doing with my Crop-A-Dile!  It's so easy to use and it has so many uses.  On this card, I stamped the Pick a Petal image using Purely Pomegranate ink.  I then used the Crop-A-Dile to punch out all of the dots.  I cut out the flower and set it aside.  I brayered the Cotton Candy Spectrum pad onto Glossy White.  Next, I adhered the flower over the spectrum ink and then cut out the flower again.  That's how I achieved a variation of color dots!  On the Pretty in Pink cardstock, I used the Crop-A-Dile to dry emboss the little dots.  The finishing touch on the flower is a new Fire Circle Rhinestone Brad.  I'm very happy with the flower--I think the variation in color dots is very cool.  I hope you like it too!

Crop-A-Dile

I already showed you how great the Crop-A-Dile is for setting eyelets and punching through chipboard and layers of cardstock, but there is another great use--dry embossing!!  My friend, Lisa, shared this idea with me.  The dry embossing you see on this card was done with the Crop-A-Dile.  The scan doesn't show it well, but there are littler embossed circles as well.  How fun and easy!  Remember, order it by July 31 from me and I will throw in a sampler of the Metallic Eyelets (10 of each of the 4 colors)!  At 29.95 (plus shipping and handling), this tool is a bargain!!  Email me today!

Stamp Set:  Eat Cake

Inks:  Lavender Lace and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers, Soft Sky

Cardstock: Soft Sky, Lavender Lace, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Crop-A-Dile, VersaMarker, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Slit Punch, Sponge Dauber

**Special on Crop-A-Dile cannot be used in conjuction with other specials and/or club orders.**