Boy, n. ~ STS#22

We have a new challenge for you over at Seize the Sketch. 

Sketch #22 was created by Lori T!

This was a fun sketch to play with and my card came together pretty quickly once I knew I was going to use my May Simon Says Stamp card kit.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

something to crow about

It's my day up on the PoppyStamps blog I hope you will stop by and check out my card and say hello.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Surprise for my Sister

I have been working like a mad woman the past week trying to complete a scrapbook for my much older sister Linda and finally finished it last night.

I thought before I send it off to her in California I would share it with you here.

I used an old dictionary and photos that her daughter in law sent to me.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

it's exhausting...

I am still working on inking up my stamps and trying to use them at least once.

I got a new shipment of Art Impressions stamps in the mail last week and just had to use this image as it so me reminds me of ME and my BFF Judy.

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(Copics Used: E000, E01, E02, R20, R35, N0, N1, E09, E23, E25, 

E29, Y02, Y06, YR15, YR18)

This Laughing Set was such a fun image to work with. 

I paper pieced most of the clothing and colored in the rest of it with my copic markers, I then added a couple strips of matching papers to the top and stitched them on at an angle leaving the tails long. Next up I added a flair badge that matched the design pretty well. (or at least I hope it does)

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

supply list:

stamps: Laughing set (Art Impressions)

paper: Solar White (Neenah), Highline (BasicGrey)

ink: Memento, Copic Markers

misc: Sewing Machine, Flair Badge (Fancy Pants)

hey - rs117

Quickly posting a card that I created a couple days ago for the current challenge at Retro Sketches before the link closes for submissions in a few hours.

I finally cracked open my Simon Says Stamp June card kit after I saw one of the design team members cards for this sketch.

Here is this weeks fabulous sketch.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Birthday Gal Front & Back

I am up on the Art Impressions blog today sharing a card I created using one of the front and back sets called Birthday Gal.

Here is a look at one section of the card, stop over and check out the rest here.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

retail therapy! STS#21

You still have time to play along with us at Seize the Sketch!

Our current sketch was designed by Lori.

I created this card using one of the Art Impressions Card Keeper sets called Cash Keeper. So easy to color and then cut a slit to place the money. Perfect birthday card for anyone and you don't have to worry about getting the right size or if they will like it.

(copics used: EOOO, E00, R20, R30, EO4, R32, N1 T1, T2, YG05, YG07, YG23, Y11, Y15, Y19)

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Art Impressions 'Try'Fold Launch

Today the Art Impressions design team is launching the new 'Try'Folds stamp sets.

I played with  'Messy House' and had so much fun coloring up all the little details in this kitchen scene.

I created a regular top folding A2 card and then attached the orange piece of cardstock to the front of the card and then added the 'Try'Fold card on top of that. I then tied some twine around the front of the card to hold it together for the recipient

Once the twine is removed you can open up the front of the card and see the full inside image as well as the sentiment.

Make sure you stop over at the Art Impressions blog and check out all the 'Try'Fold sets.

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

Birthday Wishes ~ Art Impressions Gazebo

Thursday that means that I am up on the Art Impressions blog today!

 Today I am sharing a card that I created using one of the  'Try'Fold stamp sets.

I used the Gazebo set, my distress markers and a paintbrush.

I colored the distress marker on my acrylic block and then lifted the color off with a wet paintbrush. More water on your brush gives you a lighter color so if you want a dark color just use less water.

Here is the card once I removed the twine that is tied around it.

And finally here is the card once it is totally opened up.

This was my second attempt at making one of the 'Try'Folds and I have to admit I was scared at first but the instructions that come with the stamp set worked out perfectly. When you follow the directions. More on that in my 2nd post today.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

*Tim Holtz Distress Markers FULL SET OF 49 Ranger TDMK39082

*May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap

Gazebo TF

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Get Well - PoppyStamps

I am up on the PoppyStamps blog today sharing this card I created using the Thicket Wreath and Delaney Butterfly.

I must admit I am in love with this wreath die and love how you can layer it as much or as little you want by adding more leaves to it using the individual leaf dies that are included with the wreath die in the set.

 I cut out two of the Delaney butterflys using Kraft cardstock and mounted them on top of each other to give it a little bit more dimension. I added some MME wood dots and used the alpha stickers by Tim Holts.

Thanks for stopping by and as always your comments are appreciated.

(1026) Thicket Wreath Delaney Butterfly

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Hello ~ Need a Crown? STS21

We have a new sketch for you today over at Seize the Sketch.

Our sketch was created by Lori.

For my card I pulled out one of my new favorite stamps by Art Impressions.

Meet Golden Oldie Agnes. She reminds me of how one would dress if they were to attend the Kentucky Derby.

I used the sentiment from the Ai People Crown Set.

Instead of my usual Copic marker coloring I pulled out my set of watercolors and painted her. I definitely need more practice but am happy with my first shot at it.

Make sure you stop over at the Seize the Sketch blog and check out what the rest of the design team created with this sketch.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Born to be Wild ~ Art Impressions

Meet the 'Mad Rider'!

I am on a mission to use my uninked rubber stamps and this little one just happened to be next in the pile.

I used my three current favorite colors on this card. Green, Orange and Purple. I don't wear purple or orange but lately am loving those colors.

I added a smaller banner in the left hand corner and then while I was stamping the sentiment in the upper right corner I got some ink down low near the front time and had to add a larger banner to the card. Then of course I needed something to go on top the banner and the best thing I could find was this flair badge that I got from my cousin. She picked it up at JCPenney two years ago when they were handing them out.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Enjoy

Today is day two of using my stamps and dies instead of putting them in the proper place the minute I receive them .

Do you do the same thing? Order a stamp and/or die set and then when you receive it you put it in with all your others and don't touch it? I have so many that haven't seen the light of day since I bought them, but that is all about to change.

This is a stamp and die set that I bought from PTI called Phrase Play 4. I loved it so much and just had to have it, but haven't touched any of the ones in this collection either. 

I used papers from the Studio Calico Lemon Lush collection along with a gold chipboard star by them as well.

Now 2 days down of using some of my dies and stamps. I should be all caught up by Christmas.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

with sympathy

So are you like me and do you have stamps in your collections that you haven't even inked up yet? 

I have so many that I have decided to start inking them up and using them.

Let me introduce to you PTI ~ Life is Beautiful along with PTI - Keep it Simple ~ Sympathy. Two sets that I recently purchased along with a matching die.

I stamped the butterflies with PTI inks and then added some watercolor using my distress markers. I then cut out of the butterfly dies using vellum and sewed it on to give it a little more texture.

Now I can say that I have used the stamps and dies and can file this set away.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

29 Again?

Thursday and that means it is my day over on the Art Impressions blog.

Let me introduce you to one of the newest additions to the Ai People family!

Don't you just love her dress and tennis shoes? I added some glossy accents to the balloon.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

is it coffee yet?

I received a few new stamps in the mail and couldn't wait to ink up this Mini Maude by Art Impressions so when I saw this weeks sketch at Retro Sketches it was the perfect opportunity.

My card is 3.5 x 5 and fits a 4 bar envelope.

I love the grouchy look on her face which made me think she hadn't had enough coffee so I added the coffee stamp also by Art Impressions.

Here is the sketch I used for the inspiration on my card layout.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Love You

Sharing a quick card that I created for the current challenge at Cardabilities.

Meet Sketch #99.

This was a fun sketch to play with and I used some new papers and embellishments by My Minds Eye from the Market Street collection "Nob Hill".

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

thank you ~ fms136

A quick card to share with you that I created using the newest challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.

I used some new papers, chipboard and rub-ons by Pebbles, Inc., from the Garden Party collection.

Sorry about the quality of the photo I used my iPhone instead of my usual camera today.

Here is a look at the sketch.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~