Monday, May 31, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU Challenge #41


Here is the SKETCH...


The Design Team worked with the FUN
Spring/Summer DP line by American Crafts this week!!

For my card I flipped the sketch a bit...hopefully I don't get in trouble...heehee

Claudia & Company Sneak Peaks!!

**This is my second post for the day, please scroll down for the TPE Challenge**

Hello Everyone!!

It's almost time for a NEW release over at
Claudia & Company!!

Here is a little sneak peak to keep
you occupied till then!!


Make sure to stop by Claudia & Company
for a couple more sneak peaks!!

I will see you back here tomorrow
for the
full reveal!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

The Pink Elephant Challenge#69


"Gotta Wear Shades"

Use Bright Fun Colors!!


This Weeks Sponsor is
Some Odd Girl

digital stamps

As a special bonus to our followers, Some Odd Girls
is offering a
30% off w/ code: TPE30
May31-June1

My card uses the fun
Skater Kody Image!!
Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, SU! Only Orange CS, The Glitter Stack DP (DCWV); Stamps: Skater Kody (Some Odd Girl), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copics: B00, B32, C00, E25, E34, E35, E37, E47, E50, E51, N6, YR04, YR07, YR21; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Buttons, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape


Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to check out what the rest of the Design Team has been up too!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Friday, May 28, 2010

Whimsie Doodles Featured Sets Promo!!

Today's featured sets are just perfect for those times you need to bring a smile to the face of someone that has been feeling under the weather or just needs cheering up and encouragement!!

You have until midnight tonight to use the discount code Bee15 and Hangin15 to get 15% off of these adorable images!


Hang In There

Bee Well Soon

Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!
Sheri

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Exciting News...

**Second Post Today, Please scroll down for My Whimsie Wednesday Challenge Post**


Today, I finally get to Announce some BIG news that
I've had to keep hush hush for the last couple weeks...

I have been asked by Claudia Harvey & Lori Boyd to be part of the Claudia & Company Design Team!!
Thanks so much Claudia & Lori!!


I would also like to Congratulate Lisa, Krista, Mary, and Tracy
for being selected!!

Claudia & Company is a fabulous Stamp Line that is being sold Exclusively at Die Cuts R Us!! I am super excited to be part of the team and can't wait to get started!!

Claudia (Owner)
Lori (DTC)
Lisa
Krista
Mary
Sheri (Me)
Tracy

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #33

Hey Whimsie Fans!!

It's my turn to host this weeks challenge over on our PaperCraft Planet group!! My challenge to you is a "Favorites Theme"!! Use your Favorite Color, Favorite Embellishment and Favorite Whimsie Doodles image/stamp!!

My Card uses the NEW adorable
Dottie's Garden Image!!
We hope that you will be inspired to play along!! Make sure to show us your fabulous creations by uploading your cards to our Group on PaperCraft Planet or any online gallery, be sure to use the keywords whimsiedoodles and WWC33.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Sheri

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU Challenge #40


Here is this weeks SKETCH...

The Design Team worked with the FUN
Lil Robots DP line by My Minds Eye this week!!

Recipe (Items found in the DCRU Store):
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock; Lil Robots DP (My Minds Eye); Skater Ian Stamp (The Greeting Farm); Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Circle & Star Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Copics; Tropical Orange Buttons; Foam Squares

Make sure to stop by our NEW home, A Crafty Little Place by DCRU, to see what the rest of the DT has been up too!! We hope that you will be inspired and play along with us!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Monday, May 24, 2010

The Pink Elephant Challenge #68

Orange

Make the color "Orange" the focal color of your card!!


This weeks Sponsor is

My card uses the fun
Celebration Charlie image!! Recipe:
Paper: SU! Pumpkin Pie CS, SU! Rose Red CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS, DP (Making Memories); Stamps: Celebration Charlie Digital Image (Digital Delights), Mega Mixed Messages (Papertrey); Ink: SU! Pumpkin Pie; Tools: Oval Punch (SU!), Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Star Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Copics: C1, E30, E31, E34, R00, R20, RV32, RV34, YR15, YR16; Embellishments: Blossom & Orange Spica Glitter Pens (Copic), Rhinestones, Foam Tape


Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to check out what the rest of the team has created for you!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Have you heard the NEWS??


Lori Boyd's ADORABLE Lollipops have gone Digi!!

They can be found in the DCRU store!!

Gracie Lollipop
Recipe (Items found in DCRU Store):
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS; Gracie Lollipop Digital Image (Claudia & Company); Copics; Rectangle Nestabilties (Spellbinders)


This card is for this weeks:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #50
--Sketch
Tuesday Morning Sketches--Use Your Favorite Color Combo and Glitter.
(For the glitter, I used Pink & Black Spica Glitter Pens for highlights)


Landon Lollipop
Recipe (Items found in DCRU Store):
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS; Landon Lollipop Digital Image (Claudia & Company); Copics; Memento Ink; Rectangle & Star Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Lil Man DP (Cosmo Cricket); Tropical Orange Buttons; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)


This card is for this weeks:
Cute Card Thursday #113 Sketch Challenge


I hope you are as EXCITED as I am about the news!!

To see more fabulous cards, head over to:

Lori Boyd

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge # 32

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

This weeks hostess is Denise!! She is challenging us with a "Mad for Plaid" theme!! All you need to do is create a card/project using plaids along with a Whimsie Doodles image!!

My card uses the adorable
Missy's Bees digital image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Yellow Bazzill CS, DP (Unknown); Stamps: Missy's Bees Digital Image (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Copics; Embellishments: Gems, Glitter, Foam Tape

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU: Challenge #39


Here is this weeks Sketch...

The Design Team worked with the
Kioshi Collection by Basic Grey this week!!


Make sure to stop by our NEW home, A Crafty Little Place by DCRU, to see what the DT has been up too!! We hope that you will be inspired and play along with us!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Monday, May 17, 2010

The Pink Elephant Challenge #67

This week the Design Team had the honor of being able to play with a BRAND NEW line of stamps called Simply Betty Stamps !!

These FUN stamps are by our very own Betty Roberts!! The Release date is scheduled for June 1st!! Betty, CONGRATULATIONS on this new adventure!!

I would like to introduce you to,
Rio!!
Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Bag O' Bones DP (Karen Foster Design), Lime Rickey DP (Basic Grey); Stamps: Rio (Simply Betty Stamps); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Copics; Embellishments: Gems, Lavender Spica Glitter Pen (Copic), Foam Tape



Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what the rest of the team has created for you this week!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Friday, May 14, 2010

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Today, I thought that I would share with you TWO cards using the NEW Every Other Day Rubber Set from Whimsie Doodles !!

Recipe:
Paper: Brown Bazzill CS, Pink Bazzill CS, Classic Crest Solar White CS, Polka Dot DP (Treehouse Memories); Stamps: Every Other Day Set & For My Sweet Friend Sentiment (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rich Cocoa; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Big Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Tag Trio (Spellbinders), Corner Rounder; Copics: C0, E42, E43, E44, RV0000, RV000, RV10; Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Button, Floss, Glitter, Foam Tape


Recipe:
Paper: Kraft CS (Papertrey), Classic Crest Solar White CS, Blue Bazzill CS, Polka Dot DP (Treehouse Memories); Stamps: Every Other Day Set (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Perfect Match Fresh Snow (Papertrey), Perfect Match Dark Chocolate (Papertrey); Tools: Classic & Petite Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Fancy Tags (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars); Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG10, E41, E42, E43, E44, RV11; Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Button, Floss, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape


Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #31

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

This weeks hostess is Kelli!! She is challenging us with a "Get Well" theme!! All you need to do is create a card/project with a "Get Well" theme along with a Whimsie Doodles image!!

This week I was inspired to create two cards
using these adorable NEW digital images that were just released!!


Bee Well
Recipe:
Paper:
Classic Crest Solar White CS, Purple Bazzill CS, Emma Dots DP (Making Memories); Stamps: Bee Well Digital Image (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Tags Trio (Spellbinders), Border Punch (Ek Success), Paper Piercer, Copics; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Lavender Spica Glitter Pen (Copic), Foam Tape



Hang In There
Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Spring Rain CS (Papertrey), Pet Shop Birdie DP (KI Memories); Stamps: Hang In There Digital Image (Whimsie Doodles); Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Apron Border Punch (Fiskars), Corner Rounder, Copics; Tools:Embellishments: Chalk, Foam Tape


We hope that you will be inspired and play along with us!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU Challenge #38


Here is this weeks SKETCH...
The Design Team worked with the
Dear Lizzy DP line by American Crafts this week!!

Recipe (Items found in the DCRU Store):
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock; Prism Card Stock; Dear Lizzy Collection (American Crafts); Stella Stamp (The Greeting Farm); Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Copics; Foam Squares

Make sure to stop by our NEW home, A Crafty Little Place by DCRU, to see what the rest of the DT has been up too!! We hope that you will be inspired and play along with us!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Monday, May 10, 2010

The Pink Elephant Challenge #66


"The Color Yellow, Decorative Paper, & Buttons"

This weeks challenge is being sponsored by
Melissa Jenkins of Meljen's Designs


My card features the very adorable
Giraffe's Necktie digital image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, SU! So Saffron CS, SU! So Saffron DSP; Stamps: Giraffe's Necktie Digital Image (Meljen's Designs); Tools: Mega Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Mega Scallop Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars); Copics: C0, E31, E43, G21, Y32, YR21; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Buttons, Floss, Buttermilk Spica Glitter Pen (Copic), Foam Tape


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

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day!!

Just wanted to pop in and wish all the Mommy's out there a very Special Day!!

Here is the card that I made my Mommy!!


Happy Mother's Day Mommy!!

I LOVE YOU!!


Saturday, May 8, 2010

Bee Crafty Challenge # 30

Happy Saturday Everyone!!

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

This fortnight's challenge is
"Something New"!!

To play you need to create a craft item (card or other) with a "Something New theme!! (Baby, home, job, etc.) Your creation also must include a DIGITAL IMAGE somewhere but it doesn't have to be a Bee Crafty one.

Here's mine using the adorable
"Seated Bunny" image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Spring Rain CS (Papertrey), Designer Series Paper (SU!); Stamps: Seated Bunny Digital Image (Bee Crafty), Mega Mixed Messages (Papertrey); Ink: Spring Rain (Papertrey); Tools: Classic & Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars), Paper Piercer; Copics: W00, W0, W1, W2; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Buttons, Floss, 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, May 7, 2010

Bee Crafty New Release

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Have you seen the adorable NEW Toy Chest image
that was released over at Bee Crafty??


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

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Thursday, May 6, 2010

$5 Whimsie Coupon Winner!!

***Second Post today, Please scroll down for the Whimsie Wednesday Challenge***

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us yesterday in Celebrating Whimsie Doodles 1st Birthday!!

The lucky random winner chosen by random.org for the $5 Whimsie Doodles Coupon is Number 4!!
April
of April's Alley

Congratulations!! Please email me at sheri_gilson@sbcglobal.net to claim your $5.00 Coupon. If you don't respond, I will have to draw another winner. Thanks!!


Whimsie Wednesday Challenge # 30

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

This weeks hostess is Paula!! She is challenging us to celebrate the "Mothers" in our lives by creating a card/project with them in mind!! All you need to do is create a card/project with a "Mother's Day" theme along with a Whimsie Doodles image!!

Here's mine using the
oh so sweet, Sow Leah image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Green DCWV CS, Pink Bazzill CS, Baby Girl Tall Flower DP (Fiskars); Stamps: Sow Leah Digital Image (Whimsie Doodles), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Petite Oval Netabilities (Spellbinders), Word Window Punch (SU!), Modern Label Punch (SU!), Fence Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart); Copics: C0, C2, E04, E25, E34, E35, E43, E44, E50, E51, E55, G40, R00, R81, R83, R85, YG11, YR21; Embellishments: Pearls, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Blossom Spica Glitter Pen (Copic), Foam Tape



We hope that you will be inspired and play along with us!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Whimsie Doodles Blog Hop


It's time for our 1st BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!!
And we're celebrating by giving YOU the presents!

In addition to the blog hop, we're having a card contest and we know you won't be able to resist once you see the awesome prize our fearless leader has decided to put up for grabs!
Check out the deets below on our big birthday par-tay activities...

First, hop hop hop:
Visit all of our Doodlelicious Diva blogs to see some of their awesome creations using the new releases! Leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win a $5.00 coupon from each Diva!

Sheri {That's Me}

Next, create a card using a WD image (freebies are welcome)!!

In addition to creating a card and leaving comments on each Doodlelicious Diva blog, you must also do the following things for a chance to win the BiG gIaNt SuPeR pRiZe!!

•Blog about or mention in a SCS or PCP gallery entry about entering the contest

•Become a follower of the Whimsie Doodles blog

•Leave a comment and link here on the Whimsie Doodles blog to your card

The winner of our card challenge/blog hop will receive all the new releases plus 12 Copic markers (your choice) OR a $25.00 gift certificate for the Whimsie Doodles store plus 12 Copics (your choice)!!!!
Is that a prize or what??? I told you we knew how to party!
(Make sure your card is linked to the Whimsie Doodles blog by May 12th at Midnight EST to qualify!!)

Before you go, here are a couple cards
using the fun NEW Stitch'ems Set

Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Ripe Avocado CS (Papertrey), Striped DP (Chatterbox); Stamps: Stitch'ems Set (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Big Scallop Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Classic Circle Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Copics; Embellishments: Brads, Foam Tape



Recipe:
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White CS, SU! Real Red CS, Cupid Collection DP (Pink Paislee); Stamps: Stitch'ems Set (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Corner Rounder, Paper Piercer, Copics; Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, Clear Glaze Pen (Sakura), Clear Spica Glitter Pen (Copic), Foam Tape


Now go forth and hop and create something Doodleliciously fabulous!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

A Crafty Litttle Place by DCRU: Challenge #37


This weeks challenge is a
"SKETCH"!!

It is also
our FIRST challenge over at
our new home, A Crafty Place!!

I would also like to introduce you to an EXCLUSIVE digital image in the store called, Inkin' Isabella!! Isn't she adorable?? You can find her, HERE.


We also played around with the yummy "Lush" decorative paper collection by My Minds Eye which can be found, HERE.


Here's my Card:

Recipe (Items found in the DCRU Store):
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock; Brown Lush DP Collection (My Minds Eye); Inkin' Isabella Exclusive Digital Image (DCRU); Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Copics; Foam Squares


Make sure to stop by our NEW home, A Crafty Little Place by DCRU, to see what the DT has been up too!! We hope that you will be inspired and play along with us!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sheri