Get Crafty!

Hi again!

On the weekend I had a great opportunity to go and stamp with a local group of Girl Guides, Sparks , and Brownies.  It was a full afternoon, but I had so much fun.  Lisa joined me and together we made some great projects for the girls to enjoy.

One of the projects was this cute and simple Valentine's Card.

The girls all loved them.  They loved using the heart punch and then we got into a discussion about which were hugs and which were kisses( x or o), and who to give their card to.  I told on egirl she could give it to her boyfriend, and her response had me laughing so hard.  She said, "I can't give it to him, then he'll know I am his girlfriend!"  It was priceless!

Now, I had an idea in my head for a more "grown up" version of this card.  Something that incorporated a few more elements and made the card a little more sophisticated.  This is what I came up with.

It has all the elements that make a stepped up card.  It has pattern, texture, dimension and shine.  I really like it.  I love the way the glimmer paper and the satin ribbon jazz up a really cute card.

This stepped up card is going to be one of the projects that my stamp club will be doing this month.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sherri

New Digital Downloads!

Hi everyone!

Stampin Up! has some great new digital downloads available.  I cannot get over how cute these things are.  I love the idea of a bright little desktop calendar, and how quick and easy will it be to just make an album with the 11 x 8 1/2 template.  And all the different sentiments!  I am going to be playing at My Digital Studio for a while longer now!

Item	Description	Image	Price	Content
124030	Tempting Turquoise Patterns Designer Series Paper		$2.50	Four Tempting Turquoise Designer Series Paper Patterns
124031	Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper		$2.50	Four Old Olive Designer Series Paper Patterns
124033	Pretty in Pink Patterns Designer Series Paper		$2.50	Four Pretty in Pink Designer Series Paper Patterns
124022	Sweet Stitches Designer Buttons		$3.75	Three button styles in Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, and Daffodil Delight. Total of 12 buttons.
124028	Pattern Pieces Stamp Brush		$2.50	One oversized fabric pattern. Coordinates with the "Oh Sew Suite" product line.
124018	Blossom Petals Punch		$1.25	Four-piece stamp brush set and one 5" x 7" greeting card designer template.
124019	Build a Blossom Stamp Brush Set		$7.95	Twelve-piece stamp brush set. Coordinates with the digital Blossom Petals Punch.
124027	Eat Chocolate Stamp Brush Set		$4.95	Four-piece stamp brush set.
125161	Top 10 Photo Book Template		$18.50	This 24-page designer template (11" x 8-1/2") was used to make the My Digital Studio Professional Print Product Sampler.
125162	2011 Pennant Desktop Calendar		$18.50	This 25-page calendar template (5-1/2" x 6-1/2" calendar with easel) was used to make the My Digital Studio Professional Print Product Sampler.
125623	Baja Breeze Flower Bouquet Birth Announcement		$2.50	Double-sided baby boy announcement postcard designer template. Colors are Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, and Basic Gray.
125163	Regal Rose Flower Bouquet Birth Announcement		$2.50	Double-sided baby girl announcement postcard designer template. Colors are Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, and So Saffron.  This template was used to make the My Digital Studio Professional Print Product Sampler.
125164	Play Date Invitation Designer Template		$2.50	Birthday greeting card invitation template. Front and inside of card are pre-designed. Template includes nine embellishment pieces and was used to make the My Digital Studio Professional Print Product Sampler.
125165	Snowflake Flurry Holiday Trifold Card Designer Template		$2.50	This 4" x 9-1/4" trifold card designer template was used to make the My Digital Studio Professional Print Product Sampler.
124542	Chat Room Rock Star Stamp Brush Set		$7.95	Ten-piece stamp brush set.
124543	Chat Room Friend Stamp Brush Set		$7.95	Ten-piece stamp brush set.
124486	Chat Room Baby Stamp Brush Set		$7.95	Ten-piece stamp brush set.

 Thanks for stopping by.



 Sherri

What I Love

Hello again.


This week my hubby and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary.  I love him and the life that we have created together.  He has always been nothing but supportive, and he works so hard to help me enjoy whatI do.  He is truly the reason why I am able to create. 


I wanted to share with him how important he is to me and the best way I know how is to paper craft.  I made this beautiful photo block for him.

 

I took 4 photos (and did some nice editing to make everything but my bouquet black and white.  I adhered them around the sides of the block.

Then, I really jazzed up the top with some Cherry Cobbler cardstock that stamped and sponged.  I also added some of the organza ribbon and some of the  newly retired black lace ribbon. 

Of course, the best part of the top is the rose and the punched sentiment.  I made the rose using the Extra Large Fancy Flower punch and stuck a basic pearl in the center of it.

He was really touched by this and loves it.  I do too.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sherri

Back from the trenches

Wow!  So the Countdown to Christmas stopped a little short.  Sorry.  Funny thing is . . .it came anyway.  I ended up with less time in the days than I had planned for so something had to get put to the side.  Unfortunately, it was my blog.  Secretly, I was hoping that oyu were all just as busy as me and wouldn't notice.  However, I know I few of you did.  Sorry again.

But now, Christmas is done, leftovers are long gone, the Christmas baking is dwindling, kids are back in school, and my crafting space is new cleaned and organized.  I feel rejuvenated and remojoified (new word).

So, I am going to start the New Year fresh (if a little late) and get back to sharing what I love.


Thanks for stopping by.


Sherri

Christmas Countdown - Day 16-10

Quick everyone!  Hop into into the Delorean!  There's no time to lose!

I am so sorry for the long absence.   Migraines, Christmas parties, dead camera batteries, and life in general  have prevented me from spending any decent length of time in front of my computer.  But I am ready and willing to catch up if you are.

So, let's get started.  We are going to go back in time, so it will be a long post.  I will keep the chatter to a minimum.

Christmas Countdown - Day 16

Today I have a very cute project and gift idea to share with you. 

I found the pattern for these gingerbread houses on the internet and made a few changes to suit it to my needs.  Really cute as it is, but the surprise is that this is a box!

I filled these fantastic gingerbread houses with a set of 4 handstamped coasters, some hot chocolate in cute little package tied with a candy cane, and a card.  It became the perfect teacher gift.  The teachers loved them.  I think they were glad to have something to go with all those coffee mugs they end up getting.

Thanks for stopping by. . .





Christmas Countdown - Day 15

I have been stamping tiles for a few months, and have made some very pretty summer ones, but had yet to make any Christmas themed ones.  That is not the case anymore.

Lookie:

 

The ornament and the snowflake ones are made using stencils.  The ornaments used the stencils Vintage Ornaments 1 and 2, classic ink, and Platinum Shimmer paint.  I made a snowflake stencil using a window sheet and the snowflake die in my big shot.  Again, classic ink (Marina Mist) and Platinum Shimmer paint.  I will be using these for gifts for my sisters in law.  I know they will love them as much as I do.

Thanks for stopping by . . . .

Christmas Countdown - Day 14

I have a very pretty home decor project to show you.  This is the first in my Festive Frames series of classes.  I am so excited to create inserts for the rest of the year's classes.

 

I know!  I love it too!  Here are some more views (and some sneak peeks at upcoming products).

 

Do you spot the new products? 

This has so many elements that I love.  I hope you find something in this that you love too.  If you would like more information about the upcoming Festive Frames classes please contact me.

Thanks for stopping by . . .



Christmas Countdown - Day 13

I have a different card to share with you today.  It uses the Bells and Boughs stamp set from the Holiday Mini catalog. 

 
I think what makes this card unusual is that I took a line art stamp which is usually meant to be colored in, and left it "empty"  I also stamp the background designer paper with the same stamp.  I love how everything is monochromatic with just a splash of Cherry Cobbler.


Thanks for stopping by. . . .


Christmas Countdown - Day 12

I have a take on a nontraditional Christmas card.  Even though this card has very traditional elements in the form of the ornaments, the colors I chose make it very nontraditional.

Isn't is pretty?  I used my color coach to help me pick colors.  The new color coach is one of my favorite tools.

Thanks for stopping by. . .




Christmas Countdown - Day 11

The card I want to share with you today uses the Fresh Cuts notes.  It is so versatile.  I really like using these for quick cards.

What a difference!  What you cannot tell from the picture is that there is smooch and shimmer on nearly every element of this card.  I think the only thing I didn't "enhance" was the vanilla taffeta ribbon.  I often use this in a much more simple manner with just a piece of designer paper and a brad.  For a look at ways to use the Fresh Cut notes check out Lisa's blog.  She has a cute variation that is super simple.

Thanks for stopping by. . . 

Christmas Countdown - Day 10

Today's project is some more home decor.  

In this close up picture you can see a bit of sparkle.  Before I put the two layers of glass together, I sprinkled just a bit of fine champagne glitter from the lid onto the glass.  It gives it a real WOW!

Even though you are no longer able to get this particular decor element you can still have your own fantastic project.  Any of the Christmas/Winter themed decor elements from the Definitely Decorative brochure would look just as beautiful.  I can just picture how stunning the vintage ornaments would be.  I switch this image out for the rest of the year into the Ornate flower.  I get so many comments on both of these throughout the year.

And with that, I think we are all caught up.  Thanks for hanging in there.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sherri

Christmas Countdown - Day 9

Wow!  Today has been exhausting.  Why is it that the one thing that your child wants most is always the "hottest thing out there"?  I swear every year, one of my kids "has to have" that thing that is sold out in every store in town.  This year it is GoGo My Walking Pup.  I spent the entire day looking all over town to find it.  I didn't.  So, a tank of gas and a headache later and I have to do it all again.

Let's move on to happier topics, kay?

Day 9

Have you ever walked through a store or shop, saw something really cute, and thought to yourself, "I could make that.  I could make that cuter and for less money." ?  Happens to me a lot.  That is how these next projects came about.

I saw these nice photo holders on a shopping trip, and knew that I could take that idea and run with it.  So, I did.  I found some artist canvases and painted them with acrylic paints (white and vanilla)  I added some ink and buttons (with chains), snowflakes and some brads.  Then I handed it over to Lisa, and she added some fantastic shimmer, ribbon, brads, and pizzazz!  I love what she did to finish them off.  Don't they look beautiful?  And they are loaded with some fantastic cards.

Well that is Day 9.   I am ready to put this day to bed.  I am going to the couch with a cool cloth.  See you all tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.


Sherri

Christmas Countdown - Day 8

I want to start off by saying, "oops".  Apparently when I made the Day 7 post I set it to post for next year on December 7.  I went to do today's post and saw that yesterday's was not there.  My apologies.

Now, onto Day 8!

Every year I make a wreath to hang on my front door.  The actual wreath is artificial, and I change the embellishments every year  This years wreath turned out especially well.

Isn't it pretty?!

I used candy cane fabric strips to tie knots and cut out glittery felt snowflakes using the snowflake die and the Big Shot.  The center of each felt snowflake is a Candy Cane Big Designer button..

I also cut out snowflakes from aluminum flashing and used one of our pretty glimmer brads in the center.

I really love everything about this wreath.  It looks so nice against my black door.

Thanks for stopping by.

 Sherri