bigger cake

We are busy digging out today after getting 11" of additional snow yesterday. The pile of snow in the front yard is so tall we can't even reach the top of it any longer.

Okay, truthfully hubby is digging out and I was getting my craft on.

Here is a card I created for my Guest Designer spot at Art Impressions using the just released girlfriends image 'giant cake'.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

Hugs for my Tweetheart

I am once again guest designing at Art Impressions and this week I am using one of the new Hugs sets.

What is fun about these sets is that each one comes with an action wobble that you attach the arms for hugging or in this case you attach the wings.

It is just too cute with you hit the wobble and the wings go back and forth like the bird is hugging himself.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

merry christmas - mm96

With all the snow we have received this winter I thought it the perfect time to join in at Merry Monday and make a holiday card.

This weeks challenge is to use holly on your card.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

hello you ~ STS #14

We have a super fun sketch this week at Seize the Sketch created by Amy!

I picked up a new paper collection this week and could not wait to play with it. This is 'close knit' by Crate Paper. 

Make sure you check out what the rest of the design team created using this fun sketch!

Amy Tsuruta

Cathy Santie

Jen Nelson

Jen Mitchell

Jessica Esch

Jessi Fogan

Lesley Croghan (Creator)

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Rose Miller

Sarah Gough

Sherry Eckblad (me)

Stacey Schafer

Tangii Crain

Vicki Dutcher

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

with sympathy

I am still having fun playing with my stencils. 

I used a Simon Says Stamp leaves stencil and applied two colors of green ink with a dauber and then added a little bit of shading with my copic markers.

I used the current Fusion challenge for my card.

I went with the butterfly theme for my card using a set by KaiserCraft that I have had for awhile now.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

hello friend ~ RS#102

Another quick card today using this sketch.

I am loving the look of vellum on cards.

I used paper and ephemera by Crate Paper from the Oh Darling collection along with some cream vellum, sequins and sentiment by PaperTrey Ink that I embossed with some powder zink.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

WISH ~ SSSC207

Just a quick card to share that I created this morning using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

For my card I used papers and embellishments from the Oh Darling collection by Crate Paper. Love the colors in it. I also added a piece of vellum to the top of the pink patterned paper so it toned down the pink/red color a little. The wish sticker is from an alpha sticker collection by My Minds Eye.

Now I need to get busy and run to the store. We are expecting 5 - 7 inches of new snow later tonight and into the morning. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

what a doll

A quick card to share that I created this morning using this weeks sketch at Cardabilities.

Pay no attention to the blob of color on the doily. I sprayed and then proceeded to put my hand in it!

Papers and ephemera are by Crate Paper from the Oh Darling collection.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

be mine ~ ADFD

The design team over at A Day for Daisies is once again showcasing images from the February Club Kit.

This week I am using the 'cute love fairy' image on my card.

I colored the image with Copics and added clear Wink of Stella glitter to the wings and glossy accents to the heart.

I hope you will stop over at the ADFD blog and check out what the rest of the design team created this week.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

Wine Flies...

A quick card to share using one of the Art Impressions Pop-Ups sets.

I just love these little ladies, reminds me so much of some of my friends.

The best part about these Pop-ups is that all you do is pop out each piece and add foam tape to each layer. No coloring involved. 

I added some glossy accents to the wine glasses and the clock to give it a little more texture.

A quick, fun card in no time.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me.

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

bunny hop

I am up on the PoppyStamps blog today sharing a card I created using some of the newly released dies as well as one of the new stencils released by Memory Box.

Come over and say Hi if you get a chance.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

never grow up ~

Today I have another card to share as guest designer for Art Impression Stamps.

My card was made using the new Mini Front and Back Boy and Girl set released at CHA.

I tried to make it look like he was looking out the window of a ship and used some alpha stickers to form the beginning of the sentiment.

This next part is what is directly behind the little boy when you open up the card. I paper pieced his shirt and pants using papers from the Carta Bella 'rough and tumble' collection.

And this side shows the rest of the sentiment which says "never grow up."

This was a fun little set to work with and the card came together quite quickly once I figured out the layout and papers.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

thinking of you ~ PCCCS#79

A quick card that I created using this sketch and my February Simon Says Stamp card kit.

I must admit that I am so loving this card kit and super happy that I finally subscribed. The paper, the ribbon, the stamps are all amazeballs!

 Okay, back to cleaning house.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

I Love You ~ RS#101

Played with my Simon Says Stamp February card kit this morning.

I love the papers in this kit!

I used the Retro Sketches challenge for my inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

ADFD ~ Feb Kit Club

A new month means a new batch of images for the Kit Club over at A Day for Daisies!

Today I am using the 'cute delivery fairy' image on my card.

Isn't that image just adorable?

Make sure you stop by the blog and check out all of the new release images as well as what the rest of the design team created with them.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

You Are Unique - MM94

The challenge this week at Merry Monday was to use a Stocking or Stockings on your Christmas card.

Okay, I had this great pair of socks by Unity which I knew would work but wasn't sure if I had a sentiment to go with it.

I found this 'you are unique' in a Paper Smooches Swanky Snowdudes set I had along with a Seasons Greetings which I put on the inside of the card.

I think it will work for Christmas.

I will send it to my brother, he will appreciate the humor. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

Hello ~ SSS Card Kit

I finally did it!

I always wanted to try the monthly card kit at Simon Says Stamp and I finally joined.

I made this card this morning using the February card kit along with a few of my own supplies including that awesome Mosaic Heart stencil which is a SSS exclusive.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

coffee with you...

I have another card to share today using 'coffee bff's' which was just released by Art Impressions at CHA.

I am having so much fun playing with some of the new images as a Guest Designer for them.

I used papers by BasicGrey from the Fresh Cut collection along with some vellum for the sentiment. I colored the image with Copic Markers and paper pieced the clothes.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

shall we unwined? ~ STS#13

Time for a new challenge over at Seize the Sketch!

This weeks sketch is based on a card that I created and you can see the original card here.

Make sure and check out what the rest of the design team created this week with my sketch.

Amy Tsuruta
Cathy Santie
Jen Nelson
Jen Mitchell
Jessica Esch
Jessi Fogan
Lesley Croghan (Creator)
Lori Turner
Lori Tecler
Rose Miller
Sarah Gough
Stacey Schafer
Tangii Crain
Vicki Dutcher

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~

celebrate ~ CTS#62

A quick card to share that I created using the new BasicGrey Fresh Cut and this weeks sketch challenge over at CAS(E) this sketch!

It was a easy and fun sketch to use and my card came together pretty quickly.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. ~ hugs Sherry ~