Autumn Splendor Card Selection

Hello there fellow crafters and stampers!

 

I have been away from crafting for many months now because of life's little circumstances, but here I am today with some Autumnal gems!

My Aunt Tamy ran out of cards recently, so in an effort to keep her supplied, I created these seasonal beauties!

Enjoy!

 

 

 

Hope you love the colors and textures of Fall as much as I do! I have many gorgeous project ideas running through my mind, and I hope to transfer them to paper soon!

I might make more cards along the lines of these that I have shared today....I need to finish off that paper pack! ha!

 

Until next time.....have a creative day!

 

Sherrie

 

 

Autumn Splendor Card Selection

size: A2

stamps: SU! Autumn Splendor, Trust God, Blessings From Heaven, So Sorry; Inkadinkado Expressions

paper: SU! Autumn Meadows dsp

cardstock: Natural Vanilla, Very Vanilla, Taken With Teal, Chocolate Chip

inks: Chocolate Chip, Taken With Teal, Island Indigo, Really Rust, More Mustard; Antique Linen Ranger

etc: sewing with brown thread, twill ribbon, rhinestones, dimensionals



Designed2Delight Poppy Thank You Card

Hey!

I took a big step away from my Christmas cards, which I actually had to shove to the side, to create this wonderful Thank You card. The red and green was getting to me, and I needed a bright D2D creation to kick in my mojo. I think the bold combo of Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, and Peach Parfait was quite a trip in the opposite direction, don't you? Aaahhh, I feel much better!! :)

This is the 'Poppy' digi from the 'Beautiful Life' set, available at Designed2Delight Digital Stamps.

I LOVE it!! Can't you tell? I printed it out to 5 x 3.5 inches directly on patterned paper, and cut out the images.

A look inside:

Those are scraps from creating the card front, and I mirrored the sewing from the card front inside to create some balance.

Alrighty, that's all I have for today!

I hope you are not sick of Christmas preparations yet! I am almost done shopping, and my cards are well, almost finished! LOL! I need about 10 more, then to get them in the mail on time....yikes! I have not even started baking treats yet, and I have a list a mile long 'to-do' still.

It will get done! (deep breath)

Have a GREAT day!!

Sherrie

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Poppy Thank You Card

5-1/2 inches square

stamps: D2D 'Beautiful Life' digi set; Great Impressions sentiment

paper: SU! cardstocks, SU! dsp from hostess stacks

ink: SU! markers, printer

etc: SU! pearls, Walmart trim, sewing machine, foam 3d dots

Sweet Stampin' Up! Only Cards

Hey!

Sorry I have been a bad blogger, but I have been busy working! I got a job as an in-home care giver, and I have been working for about a month now. I like it, and it sure feels good to make some money again! It's so empowering! I feel so good!

I made these two cards on World Card Making Day, (I know....almost two weeks ago!) for my vitual Stampin' Up! hostess group. We place our orders with our demo each month, with a set minimum purchase amount, and we all rotate being the hostess each month. That way we can enjoy our SU goodies without having to throw a party each month, and still get hostess bennies! I like it a lot!

I was the hostess in September, and boy do I love my new free stuff!!

Our demo posted a couple of challenges for WCMD, with prizes, so I HAD to join in the fun! :)

The first card challenge was to make a 'Re-Make' card by choosing a card in the current SU catty, and remake it by changing the colors or stamps used, but keeping the layout. I chose the card on page 111, which uses Pacific Point and Old Olive, and the Bluberry Crisp dsp.

I used Rose Red and Pumpkin Pie, and the new Sweet and Sour Specialty dsp for my butterflies. I love that paper! It is beauitful!

I am going to send this card to my baby sister in Dallas, Texas, because she just sent me the prettiest necklace! She's so sweet!

This second card was created for a challenge that required us to use at least two of the new In-Colors, and two current punches. I used Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz, the new Decorative Label punch, and a circle punch. Those new glittery brads are so pretty, I am so glad I bought those! (Yes, I spend a lot of money on SU products! I am addicted!!)

I actually won this challenge, and got to pick a new punch from the catty. My choice is the new 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch! Can't wait to get that!

I have a lot of SU stuff that I have not even used yet! It is sad almost, but I will use it sometime! LOL!! Right??

Okay, that's it for me today! I've got to get off this computer and make some new Designed2Delight creations! The team has been extremely busy while I have been at work! LOTS of catching up to do!

Have the most creative day!

Sherrie

Ruffled Butterfly Thank You Card

Hey SAHM's!

We officially have two weeks until school starts!!

Hip hip hooray!!

Hip hip hooray!!

Let the countdown begin! Woot!!

Am I the only one who's ever felt this way? I think not!

Today's card was inspired by THIS set of notecards, I had created for a color challenge. I fell in love with the row of butterflies, and wanted to try different color combo's with them. I actually have three more sets of notecards to share, very similar to this card, later! :)

Everything you see here is from Stampin' Up!. I did not mean to make a SUO card, it just happened that way!

I love the Raspberry Tart dsp so much - I stocked up! :)

A clean and simple interior! Super fun and feminine!

I counted all of the butterflies I stamped, heat embossed, and cut out this weekend...it adds up to 41! Wait and see......! I was on a creative streak!

Thanks for taking a look! Let me know what you think of this creation!

Sherrie

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Ruffled Butterfly Thank You

4-1/2 inches square

stamps: SU - For All You Do; Thank You Kindly

paper: Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss cardstocks; Raspberry Tart dsp

ink: Versamark, Basic Black

etc: Whisper White satin ribbon, clear embossing powder, heat gun, snips, dimensionals, sewing machine

Pal's Paper Arts Challenge 55 {Color}

Good morning!

Jumping in with a notecard I made for the Pal's Paper Art's Challenge #55.

This time it is a color challenge with Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, and Daffodil Delight.

Great colors! Here is what I created........

I stamped the butterfly several times with Versamark, and embossed them with clear ep before cutting them out.

I used the last strand of Melon Mambo ribbon in my stash, so I sure hope SU! will come out with more of it! Maybe satin?!

Thanks for taking a peek at my creation! Hope you had fun with these colors as well!

Sherrie

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Bright Thank You Notecards

3-1/2 x 4-1/4"

stamps: SU - For All You Do; Thank You Kindly

papers: Turquoise, Daffodil; Razzleberry Lemonade and Pink Flamingo dsp's

ink: versamark, Basic Black

etc: clear embossing powder, snips, sewing machine, ribbon, dimensionals, runner adhesive

Simple Stem and Thank You Notecards {Day 2}

Hey, it's me again!

Yesterday I showed you a totally feminine set of notecards using this digital stamp called 'Simple Stem and Thank You' from Designed2Delight. So today I thought I'd show you a set that is slightly masculine!

I was able to change the color of the digital stamp from black to this gorgeous olive color using free online photo editing software. Let me tell you that I tried every color option and cannot wait to make more cards using blue, brown, or red! So fun!

I printed the digi out on watercolor paper 3 times for this set. The edges were distressed with tea dye inks, and then matted onto awesome papers and cardstock. I punched a little hole in each panel, pulled the velvety black ribbon through, and tied a bit of twine to the ends to secure. The black brads were a finishing touch, as I adhered everything to the black cardstock bases.

Again, a clean and simple interior for personal thoughts and sentiments.

I love that this set of cards could be sent to a guy! It is so hard to find or create manly cards! I showed this set to all of my guys, and they thought they were awesome, and would absolutely enjoy being the recipient of one of them! :)

So there you have it!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderfully creative day!

Sherrie

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Masculine Thank You Notecards

3-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches

stamps: D2D- Simple Stem and Thank You Digital Stamp

paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Wild Wasabi cardstocks; PTI- Dotty Biscotti pp; watercolor

inks: printer; Wild Wasabi, PTI- Tea Dye

etc: SU velvet ribbon; PTI- twine; brads

Designed2Delight Simple Stem and Thank You Notecard Set

Hey there everybody!

Just stopping by today with a little notecard set I made using one of Faith's Dollar Delights called 'Simple Stem and Thank You'. Can you believe it is only $1? And you get two for less than the price of one! Wow, what a deal!!

For this set of cards, I changed the digital stamp from black to a beautiful orange using the free online software from Pixlr.com, which is so easy to use and amazingly fun! (Thank you Kathy!!)

I printed the image out on Very Vanilla cardstock 6 times, 3 of which I stamped over with SU's Canvas background stamp with Groovy Guava ink, and the other three I cut out the blossoms to pop up on top.

I added layers of cardstock and patterned papers, and created a sweet bow with gorgeous satin ribbon. I love how that turned out, it added so much femininity to the cards.

I kept the inside clean and simple so there would be plenty of room for personal sentiments! I just cannot create a card without decorating the inside as well. :)

There you have it, a fairly simple set of pretty notecards! I hope you enjoyed them!

Thanks for dropping by!

Sherrie

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Simple Stem Thank You Notecards

3-1/2 x 5 inches

stamps: D2D- Simple Stem and Thank You digital stamp, SU- canvas background

paper: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Groovy Guava cardstocks; Afternoon Tea dsp

ink: printer, Groovy Guava

etc: Melon Berry satin ribbon -PTI; button- WalMart; thread, foam dots, runner adhesive

Grateful For You Notecard set

Good morning!

SSHH!! Everyone is still in bed here at the Conner home, so I am sneaking around with my coffee and getting ready to do some stamping! :) I love it when I can find some quiet time to create, with no one shouting 'MOM' every minute!! Right??

This set of little note cards came into existance quite accidentally. I had cut strips of the Lemon Tart cardstock to die cut the shape for another project, and the frames that were left over inspired this project. Love it when it works out that way!

I stamped the text background on the frames with Chocolate chip ink, and stitched the fabulous buttons on with twine. The I stamped the doodle frame and sentiment on Whisper White cardstock, with Groovy Guava and Choc Chip inks, added the flower stamp, and positioned the cardstock  frame over the image and adhered with foam dots. Then I trimmed away any excess white cardstock, and adhered the panel to the Friends Till the End Dark Chocolate patterned paper.

I die-cut the large scallops from a sheet of Melon Berry cardstock, and attached them to the panel, then adhered the whole thing to the Kraft card base.

 

This was a great project, and I am sure I will make more cards with this window effect in the future. It was so much fun, and pretty easy too!

Here is the inside of each notecard. I really love that flower image!!

Hope you enjoyed my creations today!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Sherrie

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Grateful For You Notecards

3-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches

stamps: PTI- Fillable Frames #2, Background Basics: Text Style II, and Friends 'Till The End

paper: PTI- Lemon Tart, Melon Berry cardstocks; Friends 'Till The End pp; SU- Kraft and Chocolate Chip cardstocks

inks: SU- Chocolate Chip, Groovy Guava

etc: PTI- large scallop die, Lemon Tart and Melon Berry buttons, twine; WalMart- brown buttons; Micheals- foam adhesive dots

Designed2Delight Artist's Challenge {Week 3}

Here I am with another contribution to the Designed2Delight Artist's Challenge! This week the digital stamp freebie 'Tweet Friend' included sentiments! I was so happy about that! :)

Now, before you go criticizing my coloring of the image, please hear me out......

I printed the image out on watercolor paper, as I always do, BUT I forgot to heat set the ink, as I should do. So I sat down with aqua painter in hand, ink tray at the ready, and just set to painting. First thing that happens is a huge SMEAR! {GRRR} Then the realization that I forgot the heat gun! Then a curse word!

But then I thought 'Gee Sherrie, that looks kinda cool, huh.' And I just went with it, and painted OUTSIDE THE LINES! I just let it flow. I tried not to get too carried away, and actually erased ink here and there with a paper towel, and then added brighter highlights in the end.

To tone it down a bit, I added a lot of sewing to the background papers and the image itself. To distract the eye...so to speak!! LOL! That bird is pretty bright! I utilized the blue sky as the inspiration for the background papers.

This card also uses the latest MOJOMonday sketch challenge, but rather loosely.

I added more sewing and pretty papers inside the card as well!

Hope you enjoyed my crazy card! You can pick this digi stamp up in Faith Skrdla's Designed2Delight shop RIGHT NOW!!

Sherrie

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Tweet Friend Thank You Card

4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inches

stamps: D2D Tweet Friend digital stamp and sentiments

paper: watercolor; Burmuda Bay, Chocolate Chip cs; Thoroughly Modern dsp

inks: Old Olive, Burmuda Bay, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry

etc: sewing machine, curly label punch, buttons, Chocolate Chip satin ribbon

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Thanks a bunch Note Cards!

Hello!

Jumping in with another note card for you! This one features a cute flower bouquet, and one of my favorite SU colors, Razzleberry!

I watercolored the image with dye inks and my aqua brush, and purposely colored outside the lines! It turned out great with this flower stamp. I added Glossy Glaze to each flower, giving them texture and shine! So pretty!

I also found a use for these cute buttons I found at WalMart a while back! They were a great final touch!

I will be selling this card, in a set of three, in my Etsy shop soon.

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In other news, we have decided not to sell our house and move. We just love it here too much, and the boys are growing up fast. Soon, my oldest son Josh will be moving out, (sigh) and we will have a little more elbow room. And, as soon as my youngest starts Kindergarten in the Fall, I will be getting a real 9 to 5 job. That will help us out quite a bit. So we are staying put. I do miss my family who live inside the city, but I plan to try harder to visit them more.

I am very happy to be able to hang up all of my pictures and decorations again! The walls are so bare! We are also going to rearrange all of the furniture, and sometime soon, buy a new bed for us, and couches! Woo-hoo! :) I am so glad!

So, hope you enjoyed my little creation there, and I wish you all a great day!

Sherrie

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Thanks a bunch Note Cards

3-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches

stamps: Studio G - flowers; Stampin' Up! - Frames with a Flourish

paper: Razzleberry Lemonade dsp, Old Olive, Whisper White, Razzleberry cardstocks

inks: Old Olive, Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Basic Black

etc: Fiskars edge punch, buttons from WalMart, Old Olive polka dot ribbon, Glossy Glaze,

 thread, dimensional foam dots

HERE I AM !!

Caution!

This blog post contains content that may be unsuitable for people who don't want to hear whining and negativity! Parental Guidance is suggested. ( I posted a few older creations to soften the blow.)

So many things have been going on lately, both positive and negative, that I do not know where to start.

So I will start with the fact that my Tahoe is BROKEN. And my mechanical husband hasn't the foggiest idea of what's wrong. For a while now, it has not wanted to fire up, and once it did, it was choking and jiggling and crazy. Then it would run fine, great actually. Kevin has been trying to figure it out for some time, but now it will not start at all, and is puking up through the manifold and choke. Which means that it is firing at the wrong times and whatever else. (I pay attention to most of the machanic talk, but not all.) So, no car. No wheels. Home bound. Yuk!Which brings me to more negativity from me....We had new linoleum installed last week, and we finished painting the interior and added new molding. Everything looks fantastic! I mean really great! We should have done this 7 years ago! BUT.....My husband has not put the shelves for my stamping station back up. (This is me whining, so look away if you cannot stand it!) All of my stamping supplies and goodies are packed up in boxes and such, stacked in our bedroom on the floor. I reminded my husband several days ago that the shelves needed to be put back up so I could put my stuff back, and make the house look nice if someone comes to view it. He says.....'I am not sure if I want them put back up there. It just does not look good.' WHAT?!?! How do a bunch of boxes and plastic drawers full of punches and paper and ribbons look, all stacked up in our bedroom???? (me angry) It looks all scr*wed up to me! Now, I know I have mentioned before that my stamping hobby does not thrill my husband, and that he does not even want to hear about it. It gets as bad as him telling me to quit. He does not like the time I spend doing it, (which is not enough time to me) and thinks I should find something else to do. He is not supportive at all. That is why I have my Etsy shop, to support my hobby. And that is why I blog and have online galleries, to get support from you all.

So I am thinking about putting the shelves up myself, but I do not want to start a World War. I am just keeping my mouth shut. And, sometimes I misread him. He could be up to something good, right? Like buying nice new shelves or something. He could be planning some nice, thoughtful, completely out of character sweet surprise, right?

So, now that the interior of the house is all spruced up, I am bored! I could be making a ton of cards right now. But no. I keep staring at the boxes, just wanting to tear into them. Maybe I will. Tomorrow. I am stuck home again tomorrow. Yes, I will first thing in the morning, and then I will have it all put away before Mr. Hubby gets home! Sounds like a plan!

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I certainly hope you are all busy checking out the latest sneek peeks at Nichole Heady's blog, and are filling up your PTI wish lists. I sure am! I cannot wait for the 15th! So many wonderful things happening there. It is unbelievable! Don't forget to comment on the posts, you could win incredible prize packages! My fingers are crossed! I love PTI!
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Okay, thats enough from me for today. Sorry I am so crabby!
Thanks for putting up with me!

Sherrie

A little update....

Hey there stampers! I thought I'd jump in with a set of cards I made the other day, and add a little update on our moving situation.

These sweet cards are so Springy and bright! They are really making me wish for sunshine and blue skies!The cardstock and patterned papers are SU, as well as the corduroy brads. The stamped sentiment is Verve, and the half pearls are Martha Stewart. I created the flowers by layering die cut flowers from the SU Flower Fusion Sizzlet die, piercing them, and then attaching the brad. So easy and fun to make!
The colors here are Kiwi, Cameo Coral, and Vanilla. I love that combo!

The stamp used inside is from a little StudioG set that I have had forever! So cute and perfect for stamping around the sentiment panel.

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We have been on a house hunt, and have found one that really stands out to us. It was listed as a 4 bed, 2 bath but once we were inside realized it was a 5 bed, 2.5 bath because it wasn't finished. The price is right and we do not mind finishing it and painting and such so that it is the way we want it. It is situated on 1.2 acres just on the outskirts of Spokane, WA, and has a 2 car garage as well as a very nice shop that my husband is totally in love with. He is very mechanical, and this is perfect for him. He cannot live without his shop and tools, just as I cannot live without my stamp station and supplies!! My husband has promised to give me one of the bedrooms as my craft room, and will be building me lots of shelves too. I am super excited about that! The smallest room in this particular house is pink, and it has my name written all over it! Especially since I am the only female in the place!! Sometimes there are perks being the only girl! :)

We have notified a realitor, and are preparing to sell our home so that we can bid on this other home. We are going to throw out a lowball to see if the seller will budge a little, since the realitor said they were 'really motivated' to sell. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

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Also, on a positive note, my younger brother Scott has also found a little home to buy in that same area. He is raising his 3 year old daughter by himself, and has been renting forever. This is so exciting for him, as life has not always been so good to him. I am very happy for him!!

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I am supposed to be prepping and painting my bathroom right now, but I just had to get my PTI order in today! It took me about an hour to figure everything out. Most of the things I wanted were already sold out, so I will have to make another order soon! Poor me! Right?? Yeah!!

I have closed my Etsy shop now since I will be so busy. It was hard to do because I don't want to close it up. I want to stamp! But, soon enough I will be back in business! Plus I will have a bunch of new untouched stamps to use when I get unpacked. I will be fine! *sigh*

Things are moving along pretty well so far, and it is amazing because we have only just begun. I really hope this will be a smooth transition for my family.

Talk to you all soon!

Sherrie

Hello Monday!

Good Monday morning!

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I am back at my computer and stamping station today, after a nice relaxing weekend with my family. We goofed around a lot, watched some movies and played games. My husband worked on my Tahoe a bit, {he is a wonderful mechanic!} and I grabbed a few moments to stamp! It was a great weekend!

Can you believe it is the first day of February already??? Time is certainly flying by! We'd better keep our eyes wide open so we don't miss a single moment!

~These sweet little note cards use a sentiment from Verve, and mostly all new items from Stampin' Up!. I love Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip. So pretty! The Sending Love brads are so awesome with the felt flowers. A perfect match!

I see that many stamp companies are having new releases and sneek peeks already! Yikes! I have a Love/Hate relationship with this time of month! I love all of the new items and ideas, but hate the fact that I cannot afford it all!! :) Anyone else feel that way? I bet I am not alone!
ClearDollar Stamps has a new release today, with a few stamps I added to my list.
And Papertrey Ink started their 3 Year Anniversary Party today with a scavenger hunt and a chance to win over $200 in products! You know I am in on that!!
Check out Nichole Heady's Blog for that info! It is going to be exciting!
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Okay, I'd better get moving and take advantage of every minute today! I have lots of new ideas and stamps on my desk, and my son wants to play with PlayDoh too!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherrie

Clearly Inspired Challenge #4 Entry ~ Bradilicious!

Hello again!

I decided to enter the Clearly Inspired Challenge #4 once more, and created this set of Thank You note cards using a stamp set from SweetnSassy Stamps called 'In His Time'. They are so pretty and easy to use! I do not have any stamps from CDS in my collection, and really thought I had bought these butterflies from CDS!! (Yikes! Foot in my mouth!)I did add an accent with a Verve stamp near the sentiment because it seemed so alone there, and needed a little something. The main colors are Purely Pomegranate, Regal Rose, and Bermuda Bay. The patterned paper is from Basic Grey's Lemonade stack, and the brads are from that same line. I used my stipple brush to add color around the sentiment shape, and inside as well. I embossed the card front base with Spellbinder's Flourish plate, which turned out very subtle. Next time I use it I will mist the cardstock first to see if it gets a more defined texture.
The butterflies inside the card were stamped with third generation Pomegranate, which is kind of a chore! You dab, dab, dab on the ink pad....then stamp, stamp on the scratch paper........then huff, huff and stamp on the project! Do that 15 or so times!! I was dizzy! LOL! But well worth it, I like the way it turned out!

Here's the whole package. Love these butterflies!!
Well I am feeling very crafty today, and am off to create something else! I hope you have enjoyed my challenge entry! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Have a fantastic day!



Sherrie

You're so sweet! Verve Note Card Set

Here is a little set of note cards I whipped up! I felt like making some thank you cards, and I used my new Verve stamp sets, 'Thankful Hearts' and 'Thankful Accents'! So pretty! I am in love with these! The patterned paper in My Minds Eye's Pretty Please Paper kit. Very nice paper!! The card base is Melon Mambo, and the ribbon is SU's Burmuda Bay.
I got the teal pearls at the EclecticPaperie! I love the items they carry in their shop, but the shipping takes a long time!

Here is the whole package! I guess these notes could be used for Valentine's too! Lot's of hearts!!

Well....let me know what you think!

Have a fantastic day!!

Sherrie