Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #25

It's time for another FUN
Whimsie Wednesday Challenge
over on our Paper Craft Planet Page!!

This weeks hostess is Joni!! She is challenging us with a Spring Fold Technique!! You can find a tutorial, HERE. All you have to do is create a Spring Fold card with a Whimsie Doodles image!!

Here is my card using the sweet
Sitting Baby Bear image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Blue Bazzill CS, Blue DCWV CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS, Baby Boy Collection DP (Fiskars); Stamps: Sitting Baby Bear & Baby Sentiments (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Copics: B0000, B39, B41, B45, C00, C1, E40, E41, E43, R00, YG01; Embellishments: Button, Floss, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape


Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Die Cuts R Us Challenge #32


SKETCH!!Here is my card using the fun sketch and the adorable
Sassy Suzi by The Greeting Farm!!
She can be found in the DCRU store, HERE.


Recipe (Items found in the DCRU Store):
Moxxie's Queen of the Crop Collection DP
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS
Sassy Suzi (The Greeting Farm)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
3D Foam Squares

Make sure to stop by the Die Cuts R Us Blog to see what my fabulous team mates have created for you this week!!

Before you go...we would like to invite you to...


Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Monday, March 29, 2010

The Pink Elephant Challenge #60

Pastels

This weeks sponsor is
Regina Easter of The Cutting Cafe'!!

The Design Team had the honor of getting to play
with some of her fabulous Easter images!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, SU! Pink Pirouette CS, SU! Baja Breeze CS, The Spring Matstack DP (DCWV); Stamp: Easter Set (The Cutting Cafe), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Labels Five Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Border Punch (EK Success), Word Window Punch (SU!), Slot Punch (SU!); Copics: B0000, BG0000, BG10, BG11, RV0000, RV10, Y0000, Y000, Y32; Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Button, Floss, Rhinestones, Foam Tape


Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog
to check out all the fabulous creations by the Design Team!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Bee Crafty Challenge #27

Happy Saturday Everyone!!

It's time for another fun challenge over at Bee Crafty!!

This fortnight's challenge is
Birthdays
in honor of
Bee Crafty's 1st Birthday!!

To play you need to create a craft item (card or other) with a Birthday Theme!! Your creation also must include a DIGITAL IMAGE somewhere but it doesn't have to be a Bee Crafty one.

For my project this week I created a fun & easy Party Favor/Treat Bag using the adorable Bear with Balloon image and the Labels Eight Nestie!! I thought that it would be fun to have these personalized with each guests name.


Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Baby Miss Muffet DP (American Crafts); Stamps: Bear with Balloon Digital Image (Bee Crafty); Tools: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Labels Eight Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Tags Trio (Spellbinders), Heart Sizzlit (Sizzix), Oval Punch (SU!), Paper Piercer; Copics: C0, E40, E43, RV0000, RV32; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Button, Floss, Chipboard, Paper Sack (Celebrate It), Foam Tape


Make sure to stop by Bee Crafty to see what the
Design Team has created for you this week!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #24

It's time for another FUN
Whimsie Wednesday Challenge
over on our Paper Craft Planet page!!

This weeks hostess is Donna!! She is challenging us with a SKETCH!!
All you have to do is create a card with the sketch and a Whimsie Doodles image!!


Here is my card using the NEW
'Paws I Care' Set.

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Dog Chitchat DP (Cloud9); Paws I Care Digital Set (Whimsie Doodles); Stamps:Tools: Houndstooth Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Corner Rounder, Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Tag Trio (Spellbinders); Copics: BG0000, BG72, E25, E27, E33, E40, E47, E57; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Fiber, Buttons, Clear Glaze Pen (Sakura), Foam Tape


Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Die Cuts R Us Challenge #31

Recipe Challenge:
1 Stamped Image, 2 Die Cuts, 3 Buttons or Rhinestones, & Ribbon

Here is my card using this fun recipe with the adorable
HG Snuggle stamp by The Greeting Farm
that can be found at the DCRU Store, HERE.

Recipe Items found at DCRU:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest: Solar White Cardstock, Lucy Bird DP; Stamps:HG Snuggle (The Greeting Farm); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Copics, Nestabilities, Scallop Borders Quickutz Die, Paper Piercer; Embellishments: Satin Ribbon (May Arts), 3D Foam Squares

Make sure to stop by the Die Cuts R Us Blog to see what my fabulous team mates have created for you this week!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Monday, March 22, 2010

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Bunny Hop Winners!!

JR Creations is the winner of the Bunny Hop on Paper Crafty's Creations!! Congratulations Jenny!!

Here is a complete list of all the prize winners...Congratulations, Ladies!!
SSW Grand Prize: Debs
Arlana Debs
Nancy: Rosie
Judi: Lisa
Rose: Genevieve
Sheri: Jenny T JR Creations
Jeannie: Deanne
Lisa: Melissa S
Donna: Jennifer
Melissa: Deanne
Terry: Deanne
Kym: Jennifer
Stacy: Jenny T JR Creations

Please email Arlana at sweetberrydesigns@hotmail.com to claim your prize.

A special Thanks to Sally Ann at Digi Stamp Boutique for sponsoring us and for all the fabulous prizes!! Thank You Sally Ann!!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Bunny Hop, for your sweet comments, and for becoming a follower!!




The Pink Elephant Challenge #59


This week's challenge is to use this
fabulous sketch that Robin has designed for us!!


Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Lemon Tart CS (PTI), Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Sunshine Lollipops Wee Bundle DP (Sassafras); Stamps: WS Rain Rain Digital Image (The Greeting Farm), Tiny Tags (SU!); Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI); Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Medium Tag Punch (SU!), Paper Piercer; Copics: B0000, B00, E25, E50, E51, R08, R14, R17, R20, R27, Y15, YR21; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Buttons, White Paint Pen, Foam Tape


Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog
to check out all the fabulous creations by the Design Team!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Bee Crafty Freebie

Happy Sunday Everyone!!

Have you seen the FUN new FREEBIE
that is being offered over at Bee Crafty??

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Pink Bazzill CS, Plaid DP (DCWV); Stamp: Easter Bunny Digital Image (Bee Crafty); Tools: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Corner Rounder; Copics: B0000, E43, G40, RV000, RV10, RV32, Y0000, Y000, Y00, Y21, YG03, YG11; Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Foam Tape

Also, don't forget to check out our current challenge, HERE.

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Saturday, March 20, 2010

'Paws I Care' Challenge

Join Whimsie Doodles and Paper Craft Planet for the 'Paws I Care' Challenge, this Saturday, March 20th through Saturday, March 27th, 2010.

PCP challenge Blinkie

To play along you must create a card using this sketch:


The card must contain an animal, any animal from any company.

If you don’t have any pet images Whimsie Doodles
has a brand new digi set called “Paws I Care”.

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, PTI Kraft CS, Dog Chitchat DP (Cloud 9 Design); Stamps: Paws I Care Digital Set (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Labels One (Spellbinders), Large Oval Punch (SU!); Paper Piercer; Copics: BG0000, BG72, CO, E25, E40, E43, E44, E55; Embellishments: Grosgrain, Twine, Foam Tape


All proceeds from the sale of this set will go directly to a local SPCA, and it is absolutely adorable!!

Upload your card to the PCP gallery {HERE} using the tag sk032010, for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate from Whimsie Doodles Stamps. A winner will be chosen next Saturday, March. 27.


Friday, March 19, 2010

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Bunny Hop

Here comes Peter Cottontail…Hopping down the Bunny Trail……Are your ready for some fun? Yes!!!


So, pull up a chair, grab a refreshment of your choice and join us in Sweet Sketch Wednesday’s first quarterly Blog Hop. We are joining with Digi Stamp Boutique for this celebration. The winning images will be awarded by Sally Ann at the end of the Blog Hop. Let’s get hopping!!!


Here are the rules of the contest for a chance to win:

1. Comment on each of the Design Team blogs and become a follower.

2. Comment on Digi Stamp Boutique blog and become a follower.

3. Return to Sweet Sketch Wednesday after you have completed the blog hop and leave a comment and become a follower.

4. By doing this, you will have a chance to win an image or images from Digi Stamp Boutique. That means you will have 12 chances to win a prize.

5. After participating in the Bunny Hop, create an Easter or Spring card with the Bunny Hop Sketch or create an altered Easter/Spring item. Then post it on Mr. Linky. Completing all of this will qualify you for the grand prize on the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog.


Recipe:

Paper: Purple Bazzill CS, Turquoise Bazzill CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS, Making Memories DP; Stamp: Chirpy (Digi Stamp Boutique), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Word Window Punch (SU!), Modern Label Punch (SU!), Paper Piercer; Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG10, BV0000, BV000, BV00, E40, Y0000, Y000, Y00, YG00, YG03, YR21; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape



Now it's time to head over to Jeannie's blog and see her gorgeous card!!.


Remember, you must leave a comment on each Design Team’s blog and on Digi Stamp Boutique and become a follower to win. When you are finished, be sure to return to Sweet Sketch Wednesday, become a follower and leave a comment that you have completed the Blog Hop.


Happy Hopping and thanks for joining us for this Easter celebration. Hoping to see your creations too….Hop to it!


Arlana

Nancy

Judi

Rose

Sheri (You Are Here)

Jeannie

Lisa

Donna

Melissa

Terry

Kym

Stacy

Digi Stamp Boutique Blog

Sweet Sketch Wednesday



Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Post #2: Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #23

Happy St Patty's Day Everyone!!

It's time for another FUN
Whimsie Wednesday Challenge
over on our Paper Craft Planet page!!

This weeks hostess is Dawn!! She is challenging us to a "Sew Green" theme!! All you have to do is use the color GREEN with your Whimsie Doodles image and as a bonus you can add any type of sewing...Faux stitching, piercing or real stitching!!


Here is a fun mint container I decorated with
the new St Pat's Day set!!


Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Green Bazzill CS; Stamp: St Pat's Day Digital Set (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Classic & Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Copics: G24, G40, R14, R17; Embellishments: Melon Spica Glitter Pen (Copic), White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape


I am also entering this into the following challenges:
Digital Tuesday Challenge (DTC50--St Patrick's Day or "lots of green")
Raise The Bar (RTB8--Go Green)

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Post #1: Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #41


This Weeks Sponsor is
Sally Ann of Digi Stamp Boutique

My card uses the adorable Freddie and Dino
image which can be found, HERE.

Recipe:

Paper: Bazzill CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS, Basic Grey DP; Stamps: Freddie and Dino Digital Image (Digi Stamp Boutique), Sentiment (Pink Cat Studios Digi); Ink: Walnut Stain Distress Ink; Tools: Deckle Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Mega Deckle Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Copics: B0000, E25, E27, E40, E43, E47, E50, E51, E99, YR14, YR18, YR21, YG93, YG95, YG97; Embellishments: Button, Twine, Foam Tape

On a sad note, I am writing to say that this will be my final Challenge card as part of the SSW Design Team. This was a very hard decision but I have decided to step down do to my schedule. I have enjoyed myself these past 10 months. I would like to thank Arlana for believing in me and for giving me my first design team assignment!! I would also like to thank the girls on the team...I have had so much fun working with you all!!

I am happy to report that I do have one more FUN post with SSW!! Make sure to stop back in on Friday for the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Bunny Hop!! You won't want to miss all the FUN!!

Don't forget to hop over to the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog to check out all the fabulous creations by the Design Team!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Die Cuts R Us Challenge #30

This week's Challenge is featuring the NEW My Minds Eye Lush Collection!!

This FABULOUS collection comes in Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Pink & Red and can be found in the DCRU store!!

We challenge you to use ONE of the colors from the Lush Collection & White to create a project, LO, or card!!

Recipe Items found at DCRU:

Monday, March 15, 2010

The Pink Elephant Challenge #58


Spring


This weeks sponsor is
Christine of All That Scraps!!

We had the privilege of working with the FUN NEW
Sugarplum Spring Kids set from C.C. Designs!!

My card uses the adorable Cherry Emma!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Real Red CS (SU!), Green DCWV CS, The Sweet Mat Stack DP (DCWV); Stamp: Cherry Emma; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic & Petite Circle Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Border Punch (EK Success), Paper Piercer; Copics: E25, E27, E33, E40, E43, E50, E51, G21, R17, R20, YR21; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Buttons, Floss, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape



This kit includes NINE Rubber stamps
for only $47.60!! The Set can be found, HERE.


Make sure to head over to The Pink Elephant blog to check out what the Design Team has created for you this week!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Bee Crafty Challenge #26

Happy Saturday Everyone!!

It's time for another fun challenge over at Bee Crafty!!

This fortnight's challenge is
Spring

To play you need to create a craft item (card or other) with a Spring Theme!! Your creation also must include a DIGITAL IMAGE somewhere but it doesn't have to be a Bee Crafty one.

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pumpkin Pie CS(SU!), Raspberry Fizz CS (PTI), Berry Sweet DP (K&Company); Stamp: Whimsical Girl Summer Ice Cream digital image (Bee Crafty); Tools: Classic Oval Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Border Punches (Martha Stewart), Corner Rounder, Paper Piercer; Copics: B0000, C0, E33, E35, E50, E51, R20, RV17, YR15; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones, Orange Spica Glitter Pen (Copic), White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by Bee Crafty to see what the
Design Team has created for you this week!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri


Friday, March 12, 2010

Birthday Card

Happy Friday Everyone!!

I thought I would share with you a birthday card that I made for a very special friend using one of my NEW FAVORITE stamps!! Have you seen the adorable Puddle Jumpers by Claudia & Company?? They are designed by Lori Boyd and are sold EXCLUSIVELY at Die Cuts R Us!!

I used Emma along with some yummy papers from Basic Grey's Lemonade Collection to create this fun Easel card!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Green DCWV CS, Pink Bazzill CS, Lemonade Paper Pad DP (Basic Grey); Stamps: Emma Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd, Claudia & Company); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic & Petite Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Labels Four (Spellbinders), Labels Six (Spellbinders), Border Punch (SU!), Corner Rounder; Copics: E25, E27, E33, E35, E50, E51, R20, RV0000, RV32, RV34, YG00, YG03; Embellishments: Sheer Ribbon, Pearls, Button, Floss, White Paint Pen, Foam Tape


Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Whimsie Wedneday Challenge #22


Happy Thursday Everyone!!

Have you seen the new Whimsie Wednesday Challenge that has been posted over on the WD PCP page, HERE??

This weeks hostess is Nikki!! She is challenging us to use GLITTER on our cards!! All you have to do is use glitter and a Whimsie Doodles image on your creations!! Don't have any WD images yet?? Become a member of the WD PCP group and see the current FREEBIE we are offering...you won't be sorry!!

My card uses the NEW St Pat's Day Set
that was just released last week!!

Recipe:
Paper: Green CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS, You're So Luck DP (Reminisce); Stamps: St Pat's Day Digital Set; Tools: Copics, Classic Rectangle Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars), Corner Rounder; Embellishments: Glitter, Melon Spica Glitter Pen (Copics), Brads, Foam Tape



Here is a 2nd Card I did playing around
with the new St. Pat's Day Set

Recipe:
Paper: Kraft CS (PTI), Brown Bazzill CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS, DP (Chatter Box) ; Stamps: St. Pat's Day Digital Set (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Copics, Labels One (Spellbinders), Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars), Paper Piercer; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Chalk, Foam Tape


Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sweet Sketch Wednesday#40


This week we have a very special
Sponsor...

Our dear friend & former team mate,
Kelly Landers of {ippity} Stamps!!



Kelly was very generous and gave the Design Team the opportunity to play with the NEW Sweet Thoughts of Spring set!! This was my first time using ippity stamps and they are FABULOUS!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Citrus Stack DP (DCWV); Stamps: Sweet Thoughts of Spring (ippity); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Classic & Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG02, C1, Y0000, Y000, Y00, Y35; Embellishments: Button, Twine, Dew Drops, Foam Tape


Make sure to stop by the Sweet Sketch Wednesday
blog to see what the Design Team has created for you!!
We hope that you will be inspired and play along with us!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Die Cuts R Us Challenge #29


This weeks challenge is Paper Flowers!!

We would like to see you create some type of
Paper Flowers on your cards or projects!!

The Design Team is featuring designer papers from the Basic Grey Origins Collection as well as Dew Drops in our creations this week!! I also used the adorable Bree by the Greeting Farm. All of these items can be found in the DCRU store.

Recipe Items Found at DCRU:
Paper:
Neenah Classic Crest: Solar White Cardstock, Origins Collection DP (Basic Grey); Stamp:Bree (The Greeting Farm); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Tools: Copics, Petite Oval Nestabilities, Quickutz Scallop Border Die, Paper Piercer; Embellishments: Buttons (American Craft), Dew Drops, 3D Foam Squares, Glue Dots

Make sure to stop over at the Die Cuts R Us blog to check out what my fabulous team mates have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri