BLD#50 - Summer Fun

There is a new challenge over at By Lori Designs and we want to see "summer fun" on your cards.

For my card I used this Lollipop Watermelon Smile image from the new 'summer release'. She is one of my favorite images to color lately.

I used papers from My Minds Eye 'my girl' collection along with chipboard by Echo Park from the 'perfect summer' collection.

Make sure you stop over at the BLD blog and check out what the rest of the Design Team created for this weeks challenge. You have two weeks to play along with us.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

summer fun

Lori, over at By Lori Designs has released a bunch of new summer images and I just had to play with one of them immediately.

For my card I used Lollipop Swim Ready Sadie. I just think she is adorable with her tube and snorkel mask.

If you haven't checked out the entire new release please head over here to see them.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

have yourself

Yep, you read that right. For the entire month of July we want you to link up any NEW Christmas card. You can enter as many times as you want.

I went through my stack of sketches and found this one that I have had for quite awhile now but had not used yet to make a card. Super easy and one I will be using over and over again in the future.

Make sure and stop over at the blog and check out what some of the other girls have created for our anything goes challenge.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

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Vintage Walk & Challenge #73 "Stress it"

Friday, and time for another new release and challenge over at A Day for Daisies. This weeks new release is a vintage one, so for our challenge we want to see distress on your cards.

I used the image 'vintage walk' and did my favorite technique which is paper piecing and then I took my distress inks and some water and dipped my tag into it several times to get that distressed look.

Please stop over at the ADFD blog and see what the rest of the design team created with this weeks new release. Hope you will join in our 'Stress It' challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read my blog and if you took time to leave a comment know that I appreciate each and everyone of you! 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Merry MM#68

Monday and that means that Lesley over at Always Playing with Paper has a new Merry Monday sketch for all of us.

I used papers and ephemera from October Afternoon on my card. Not sure why, but this sketch gave me a little bit of a hard time and I ended up creating two cards before I was happy with this one.

I hope you will join us this week and play along. Make sure to stop by Lesley's blog and see what the rest of the Merry Monday girls have created.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Mechanical Paper Dolls - A Day for Daisies

This weeks new release over at A Day for Daisies is one of my favorites that Tammy has done. She has created several sets of Mechanical Paper Dolls with costumes and wings. 

I had so much fun dressing up and putting together the dolls that I just had to create two of them. I paper pieced their outfits. These have endless possibilities. I added magnets to the backs of mine and they can go on the fridge or on a file cabinet in your craft area.

I am showing just one of the new releases, please go over to the  ADFD blog and check out the rest of the new images along with what the Design Team created with them.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Project Life Week 23 and Week 24

I am happy to report that I am once more caught up with Project Life. When my computer died I didn't have access to my photos for a few days so it put me behind.

Here is the two page spread for Week 23

Week 23 - Side One

Week 23 - Side Two

Week 24 - Two Page Spread

Week 24 - Side One

Week 24 - Side Two

I must admit that I am really liking how my book is coming along and glad that I decided to stick with the same color scheme throughout the book.

If you have any questions about anything that I have used on my layouts please leave me a comment along with your email address.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

summer fun

A quick layout to share with you that I created for this months Scrapbook sketch challenge over at Artful Delight.

I used a picture of my two sweet great-nephews Adrian aka ACE and his little brother Ryder. Paper and chipboard are by Echo Park from the Lori Whitlock collection 'a perfect summer'. The base piece of paper is by Crate Paper from the Pier Collection, thickers by American Crafts. 

Here is a closer look at the elements I used. I sewed 3 circles in white thread around the photo to replace the piece of card stock shown in the sketch. I am thinking I should have used a black or a navy blue thread so it would pop more.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

BLD49 Thank You

Time for a new challenge over at By Lori Designs and this week we want to see Thank You cards.

For my card I used my favorite image from the "summer release" called Lollipop Tube Dude Taylor.

Hope you stop by the blog and check out what the rest of the design team created for this weeks challenge.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Twas the night before... MM#67

Okay, Lesley has come up with a great sketch for us to use for this weeks Merry Monday challenge. I found the sketch to be a little bit of a challenge this week as well.

I hand cut top layer of my card and then used my score-buddy to draw in the lines, which I covered up with the ribbon in the end.

i hope you will find time to stop over at Always Playing with Paper and see what the rest of the Merry Monday design team came up with this week.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

currently

I am playing along with the first Project Life challenge over at Week 2 Week and this weeks challenge is to use a 'currently card' in your layout.

I will be back with the rest of my Week 23 later this week.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

ADFD ~ Nature Challenge

Last week over at A Day for Daisies we released the June Club Kit and there are some amazing animal images.

This week for our challenge we want to see "Nature" on your cards.

I used the 'soft hen' image and added some feathers to my card.

I don't think I ever told Tammy but I am in love with "funky chickens and roosters" and have them in my kitchen. I have been a fan of them ever since I was a little girl. My Grandma Williams had a fabulous collection of them throughout her house.

Make sure you stop over at the blog and check out what the rest of the Design Team created for this challenge.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

STB19 - ADFD Sponsor

Fun news to share with you all. A couple weeks ago Lesley over at Seize the Birthday asked me if I would like to be a sub for her design team and of course I said yes.

This week Seize the Birthday has a new sketch, and our sponsor is Tammy over at A Day for Daisies.

Here is a look at the sketch we are using.

For my card I used one of this months Kit Club release images called 'soft hen', papers are by My Minds Eye and the alpha stickers are by Tim Holtz.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

peace & joy MM#66

This week Lesley over at Always Playing with Paper has a great sketch for us to use for our  Merry Monday challenge.

I have to admit that I cheated just a little and used fishtail banners to replace the pointed ends on the sketch.

I think my card this week looks a little masculine so it will probably be going to my brother and his girlfriend.

Hope you will play along with us this week. Make sure and go to Lesley's blog and check out what the rest of the design team created.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

for my dad - ADFD blog hop

Not only is it Friday and time for a new release over at A Day for Daisies, but this week we are doing a blog hop to showcase some of the images. Make sure you leave a comment on every blog for a chance to win this months Club Kit.

You should have arrived here from Broni's blog and if you didn't and would like to participate in the hop please start here at Mila's blog.

For this release I used "Uncle Buck" on my card. Don't you just love the butterflies?

Okay, now you should be headed to Kadie's blog to see what she created for the hop. Don't forget to leave a comment at each blog along the way to be entered into the drawing for the entire June Kit Club.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

HB2U ~ STB18

(this is my 2nd post today, please scroll down for my Project Life post)

I created another card for the current challenge over at Seize the Birthday where I am the current Guest Designer. 

The challenges run for two weeks and you can create either a masculine or a feminine birthday card. This is the last week to play so hope you will join in and play along.

Here is another look at the great sketch.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Project Life ~ Week 22

I can't believe it is Thursday and time for another look at my Project Life layouts. It has been grey and rainy here in Minnesota so I had a hard time getting photos this week.

Here is a look at Side One. 

Lots of photos this week and almost thought about doing an insert so I could include more, but decided against it. I just created a few layouts with multiple photos like the one in the lower right hand corner has 3 different photos of things going on in my craftroom this week.

Here is a look at Side Two.

Lots more photos on this layout too and even a couple of 4x6 photos with overlays on them. Decided to get a couple of photos of my two guys in their normal spots during the day. Joe at the TV and Justin on the computer.

If you have any questions regarding my layout or products used please leave me a comment along with your email address.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

You Rock

I created a quick card to share with you that I created using the June free image over at Birdie Brown along with the newest sketch challenge over at Retro Sketches.

I love that great Rockin' Doggie image and sentiment.

Here is the sketch that inspired the layout on my card.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

for daddy ~ BLD48

I have a card to share with you along with a new challenge over at By Lori Designs. Our challenge theme for the next two weeks is "for daddy".

For my card I used Peddle Pusher Birdhouse Brian. He is one of my all time favorite images and use it whenever I can. With Fathers Day almost here I thought it would be perfect for this challenge.

I used papers by Echo Park from the 'a perfect summer' collection by Lori Whitlock. I hope you will stop over at the blog and check out what the rest of the design team created for this challenge and I can't wait to see what you do.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~