Friday, October 26, 2018

Thank You!



Hi, Friends!

I'm back home from Arizona from visiting with family.  Getting back into the routine of cleaning, laundry, and making meals.  It was great getting away, but it's also great being back home.  Before I left I made a card for a friend who supplies me with cardboard for mailing my cards.  So, I made her a thank you card.  I'm entering this card over at Casual Fridays.  And, here is my card...





For Sharon's card, I started with a cream card base and paired it with a die cut panel using a Mama Elephant die.  The leaf dies are from IO and die cut with glitter paper.  The sentiment is from PTI.  Heidi Swapp gold color shine to finish the card.

Here is another version that I did today since I had left over leaves.  I'm sending this card to my sis-in-law, Kim.


I like this version better since I got a better photo and added the sequins and bow. 

I'd like to add one more photo, which is of my great  nephew, Jax.  He just turned five on Wednesday.  He has two other brothers and a cousin.  I didn't get photos like I wanted to.  Little ones are always on the go, but I did manage to get this one of Jax...


It's not the best photo as you can see his hand is blurry.  He is so proud of his wallet and keeps his money in it!  He's a big little man...lol!  I gave him his birthday card with money in it.  He couldn't wait to put it in his wallet.  He showed me how well he practices his letters, too.

It was difficult leaving the warm Arizona beautiful weather and family.  The temps were in the 80's.  When we arrived back home, it was in the 50's.  But, we will visit family in Arizona again soon.

Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by today.  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!










Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Paper Sweeties October 16, 2018-Release Rewind!




Hi, Friends!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Release Rewind!

The *new* stamp/die sets this month are Happy Fall Y'all and   I'm Nuts about You!  The stamp sets have many wonderful images and sentiments for fall!

And, here is my card...



For my shaker card, I started with a red card base.  The pumpkins, butterfly, and sentiment are from the new set Happy Fall Y'all.  The butterfly could be used as a hair bow, too.  I added atennae and colored a tail to make it into a butterfly.  The sentiment is from the set Give Thanks.  The sunflowers are from the set Thankful.  The background was water colored using distress inks of mustard seed, spiced marmalade, seedless preserves, twisted citron, and mowed lawn.   The shaker was made using Sweet Cuts-Square Scallop Frames.  The sequins for the shaker mix are (Cookie Dough)(Creamsicle), and (Raspberry).  I had lots of fun making this fall shaker card!

We have a pumpkin patch just down the road from us.  It's always fun stopping there to get our pumpkins and fall flowers! Have you done any fall decorating yet?


Project Supplies:




                                        Happy Fall Ya'll


                                         I'm nut about you

Please check out inspiration from my teammates...have fun!!




I hope you enjoyed viewing our fall themed
projects this month!

Take a peek at the shop and view all
the wonderful sweet products!
Happy Shopping!

Thanks so much for dropping by today!
Take care, hugs!










Monday, October 15, 2018

Paper Sweeties October 15, 2018-Release Party!



Hi, Friends!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Release Party!  

The new stamp/die sets this month are Happy Fall Y'all and I'm Nuts about You.  They are available today for purchase!  Also, please scroll down to see my second card for DRU.

So, let's get this party started!  I had a great time coloring up Jake and setting a fall scene along with a tag full of fall sentiments!  The sentiments are from the new I'm Nuts about You stamp set.  Those are some of my favorite things about fall, too.  How about you?  What are your favorite fall things?

And, here is my card...



For my card, I started with a blue card base and paired it with brown and orange paper.  The pumpkins are from the new set Happy Fall Y'all.   The acorns and leaves are from the new set I'm Nut about You.  The banner is from the set Sweet Cuts-Be Happy.  The tag was die cut using Sweet Cuts-For You.  Ribbon(Creamsicle) along with twine to finish the card. I had tons of fun making this fall card!  I hope you stop over at the shop to view the wonderful products!

Another fall favorite is going to the Apple Festival here in town, which was last weekend!  It was a bit chilly, but we had a great time walking around visiting with people and eating delicious food!  We had a fish sandwich, fried veges, and an apple dumpling with ice cream.  Also, we always buy apples and apple butter...yum!!  Here are a few pics of our fun day...




And, here is a peek at the inside of the card...




Project Supplies:



                                               
                                          Happy Fall Ya'll


                                         I'm nut about you



Please check out inspiration from my teammates...have fun!!

Take care, hugs!










Dies R Us Challenge-October 15, 2018(Make it Fall)




Hi, Friends!

I'm here to share with you my card for the Dies R Us Challenge!  The theme is (Make it Fall)...anything relating to fall for your project.

Please join us for the challenge and have a chance to win a gift certificate to the store!

And, here is my card...




I started with a maroon card base and paired it with yellow.  The lattice die is from Sue Wilson.  I just love it!  I used it last month for my son's birthday card.  The chrysanthemum flowers are from Sue Wilson, also.  They are so fun to put together with four layers, which give great dimension.  The sentiment is from PTI.  And, gold Nuvo drops added to the centers for interest to finish the card.


 All dies that were used for my card with links are listed below.  I hope you create a project using dies and join us for the challenge!




 There are so many choices at Dies R Us store!  Hope you check out the store for amazing selection of dies, stamps, etc.!  I'd love to see your project in the challenge...happy creating!

Would you like more inspiration?  Check out some amazing creations from my talented teammates!      
                 

    Design Team

Sherri


Thanks so much for visiting here today!  Have a great day!









Sunday, October 14, 2018

Paper Sweeties October 14, 2018-Release Sneak Peeks!



Hi, friends!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties October Release Sneak Peeks!

Debbie is releasing two *new* stamp sets called Happy Fall Y'all and I'm Nuts about You.  They will be available to purchase tomorrow!  So many sentiments are included in the awesome sets along with an outfits for the female Sweetie dolls and Jake doll.  I decided to use Abigail to dress her in the fall outfit. She just finished picking apples from the apple orchard!


And, here is my card...



I started with a tan card base and paired it with orange paper.  The background was made using distress inks of wild honey, spiced marmalade, and twisted citron.  It was then spritzed with Heidi Swapp's gold color shine.  The images were colored with copics. And, Gold Nuvo drops added for interest.

Another view of the card...






Project Supplies:






I had lots of fun making this fall card!  I hope you take a peek at the list below of my talented teammates to view more inspiration! And, we have a designer to welcome to the team...Lisa Schneider-Golzbein!  Welcome, Lisa!!!


Thanks so much for dropping by today!


Take care, hugs!







Monday, October 8, 2018

World Card Making Day!

Hi, Friends!

First of all, I'd like to give a big thank you to Loll(Stamping with Loll), who updated my blog and gave me a wonderful new blog design!  I'm so happy that it is done since I have struggled with it myself for years.  Loll was very patient with me and so very helpful!  I just can't thank you enough, Loll...thank you!!!

Over the weekend, my friend Nancy and I had a great time at a craft crop on World Card Making Day!  Lots of laughs and good food with several friends!  I made a few fall cards and Christmas cards, but at this time I'll share with you a few fall cards and a card I made for my great nephew, Jax.

First up, is a fall thinking of you card with leaves that were die cut using leaf dies from Nancy.  The sentiment is from a retired Paper Sweeties set.  Dots to finish the card.  I made several of these for my stash.



Next is a Halloween card.  The pumpkin is a die from Nancy, also.  The sentiment and die cut for the border is from MFT.  Gems and twine to finish the card.


And, for my last card for my great nephew, Jax.  The set is from MFT.  I colored the image with copics.  I added Nuvo drops for the stars.  Distress ink was used to make the sky.  I did change the image using Jake's head from Paper Sweeties because the image from MFT had a girl image.  I wrote in Jax's name on the belt.  Twine and dots to finish the card.

I'm excited that I will see Jax soon for a trip to Arizona.  It's been a couple years since we've seen him.  My son and I are making the trip.  Unfortunately, my husband can't get away from work at this time.  But, I'm sure we will make another trip when he's able to go, too.



Well, I thank you so much for dropping by today!  Take care and have an awesome week!  Hugs!