You Make Me Smile Note Card

Hello!

Today I have a sweet note card to share with you! It features a hand made flower using the Floral Fusion Sizzlit Die from Stampin' Up!, and those cute corduroy buttons and brads! I love those!

I also added some more ruffled ribbon to this card, I am enjoying it that much!! It is nice to have several different ways to use ribbon, besides just tying a bow or knot! It has helped my mojo for sure!

Here is a close up!

The patterned paper is quite busy, so I kept the embellishments clean and simple to balance the card. I think it works!

Thanks for stopping by and putting up with me today!

Have a good one!

Sherrie

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You Make Me Smile Note Card

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

stamps: Verve - Thankful Hearts

papers: SU - Razzleberry Lemonade dsp, SU - Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White cardstocks

ink: Rich Razzleberry

etc: Floral Fusion Sizzlit die, cuttlebug, Pumpkin Pie corduroy brads, Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon, glue dots, runner tape, dimensional foam dots

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

Pretty Cards, Easy Flowers, and a personal note.

Hello stampers!

The weather here in Eastern Washington has been warmer and dryer than usual, but without any sunshine. So please forgive the dreary photos! :)

I worked on these last week, and thought they were worthy to share. Hope you like them! The sentiment is from Verve Stamps, the half pearls are Martha Stewart, and everything else is Stampin' Up! products, tools, and stamps. {Sorry.....Cuttlebug folder too!}
I keep seeing these really pretty, vintage looking flowers popping up all over stamping land, and wondered how I could make some too, with stuff I already own. So, after rifling through my entire stamping station, I came up with this. I used the Flower Fusion Sizzlet die available through SU, and for each flower cut out 2 of the largest flower, and 1 of the medium. I stacked them together and stitched the corduroy button on. Then I rolled all the petals over the button and between my fingers to curl them up. Ba-da-boom! Awesome right? You can also use the corduroy brads for this, by simply piercing the stacked flowers and inserting the prongs through. Curl as desired. Cute huh? You could even sponge some color onto the petals before assembling them for added contrast and dimension. Also, textured cardstock looks fantastic! I attached the flowers to the cards with multiple glue dots for security.

If you make cute flowers similar to these, please tell me about them and leave a link in the comments. I'd love to see and try them too.
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Now, on a personal note, my husband and I have decided to sell our home and property, and move closer into town. Into the 'burbs'. We have been rolling the idea around for about a year, and have decided it will be best for our family. We live up on a hill on 20 forested acres, about 40 miles from Spokane, WA. Basically in the boonies, which is how I have referred to it since we moved here in 2003. It is beautiful here, and we have the most fantastic view of the surrounding mountains, including the north side of Mt. Spokane. My husband thought he would love it here for the rest of our lives, but has now realized how hard it is physically, financially, and emotionally to be so isolated. I moved here because I love my husband, and truly have tried to love it too. I accepted that we would live here forever. I have been a stay at home mom for almost 6 years, and it has taken a toll on us financially, and me emotionally. I do not like being alone, I need people. And there are no jobs out here for me. I have been selling my handmade cards on etsy and ebay for about 5 years, but it only enables me to buy new stamping supplies and goodies, and Christmas gifts. All of my family lives inside Spokane, and I have hardly seen them for the last 7 years. I am so happy that I will be able to get back into their lives and be a part of 'family' again. My husband is getting excited about a smaller yard to maintain, and having free time with the family! My kids are SO happy it is unbelievable. My 5 year old only knows this place, but even he wants to live in a neighborhood with other kids to play with. And we all want to ride our bikes on concrete!!
We are meeting with a realtor on Friday, and are getting the ball rolling. We have a huge 'to-do' list of things to paint, clean, clear and burn before we will be ready to go. This means that I will not be *heavy sigh* stamping *gulp* very much, and actually have to pack up my stamping station *sigh* very soon so we can finish painting the interior of the house. {lots of tears and heart palpitations} Just the thought of NOT stamping is freaking me out! I get really crabby when I think about it, or think about boxing up all of my stuff. It really weighs heavy in my heart because I love it so much, and have come to depend on it for my sanity here in the wild. I am going to go through some serious withdrawals!! What's more, is that I have to get a 'real' job once we get settled, and probably will not be able to stamp much or even sell cards on etsy anymore. {Major tears} I will miss it so much! And I will miss everyone here in blogging/stamping land too!
I really hope that once things settle down, and we get into a new life routine, I will be able to have time for my passion. My fingers are crossed! And I will keep you posted!
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Thanks for putting up with me!
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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

Puppy Love Digi Stamp for D2D Artist's Challenge

Hello again ladies!

I have been super busy all week, and have been stamping my heart out! I find that I do a lot more stamping if I stay away from the computer! {far away!} I am sure many of you know what I am saying! :)

The card I am posting tonight is for the Designed2Delight Artist's Challenge. It features the gorgeous image 'Puppy Love'. You can buy this image in Faith Skrdla's Digi Stamp Shop!I actually printed this image out this morning, and worked on it off and on all day! My boys are home from school today, and have been keeping me on my toes! So, I sure am posting this one under the wire!! :) Plus, it is dark, so I apologise for the bad photography!

The color combo is Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, and Vanilla. The pretty dogs are Caramel and Cocoa. The little heart stamp used on the card base, and inside the card, are from Verve. And the sentiment inside, 'Nobody Loves You More Than Me' is from Rosie's Roadshow Stamps.
That about sums it up, I think. Love this image! Love these colors! Can't wait to see the next freebie from Faith!

I {HEART} Designed2Delight Digi Stamps!!

Have a fantastic night!

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