hello friend ~ STS#23

Time for a new sketch challenge over at Seize the Sketch and this weeks sketch was created by Lee Ann.

Meet sketch #23!

This was a great sketch to work with and my card came together rather quickly once I figured out what to use. That is sometimes a process in itself.

I had the butterfly, oval cut and hello sitting on my desk in my diecut bowl so it was a matter of just picking some papers to match the butterfly.

I used some new to me papers by BasicGrey from the Hghline collection. That hello die cut was originally white, but I did some watercoloring with my Persimmon distress marker and then added some pink color using my watermelon gelato.

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

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

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 ~

happy birthday ~ RS110

I played along with this weeks retro sketches challenge.

This was going to be a quick less than 10 minute card, but truth be told it took me like 15 minutes to pick out 3 papers I was happy with.

I used papers by BasicGrey from the Fresh Cuts collection, stamp and ink by Papertrey ink and my favorite embellishment enamel dots.

Here is the sketch.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

be well

Just sharing a card I created for Sketchbook Saturday!

This was a fun card to create. I used the new BasicGrey Fresh Cut Papers and blooms along with some My Minds Eye alpha stickers.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love to make flowers. My friend Amy sent me the link to a flower tutorial and I just could not wait to try it. I would put the link here if I hadn't deleted it after I watched the video.

Anyway I made the pink bloom on the left side and absolutely love how it turned out.

Thanks Amy! If you are reading this and you still have the tutorial can you link it in the comments?

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

bigger cake

We are busy digging out today after getting 11" of additional snow yesterday. The pile of snow in the front yard is so tall we can't even reach the top of it any longer.

Okay, truthfully hubby is digging out and I was getting my craft on.

Here is a card I created for my Guest Designer spot at Art Impressions using the just released girlfriends image 'giant cake'.

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

thinking of you ~ PCCCS#79

A quick card that I created using this sketch and my February Simon Says Stamp card kit.

I must admit that I am so loving this card kit and super happy that I finally subscribed. The paper, the ribbon, the stamps are all amazeballs!

 Okay, back to cleaning house.

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

Hello ~ SSS Card Kit

I finally did it!

I always wanted to try the monthly card kit at Simon Says Stamp and I finally joined.

I made this card this morning using the February card kit along with a few of my own supplies including that awesome Mosaic Heart stencil which is a SSS exclusive.

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

coffee with you...

I have another card to share today using 'coffee bff's' which was just released by Art Impressions at CHA.

I am having so much fun playing with some of the new images as a Guest Designer for them.

I used papers by BasicGrey from the Fresh Cut collection along with some vellum for the sentiment. I colored the image with Copic Markers and paper pieced the clothes.

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

shall we unwined? ~ STS#13

Time for a new challenge over at Seize the Sketch!

This weeks sketch is based on a card that I created and you can see the original card here.

Make sure and check out what the rest of the design team created this week with my sketch.

Amy Tsuruta
Cathy Santie
Jen Nelson
Jen Mitchell
Jessica Esch
Jessi Fogan
Lesley Croghan (Creator)
Lori Turner
Lori Tecler
Rose Miller
Sarah Gough
Stacey Schafer
Tangii Crain
Vicki Dutcher

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

celebrate ~ CTS#62

A quick card to share that I created using the new BasicGrey Fresh Cut and this weeks sketch challenge over at CAS(E) this sketch!

It was a easy and fun sketch to use and my card came together pretty quickly.

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

fresh cut florals ~ DS136

I just love BasicGrey and the new Fresh Cut Florals is absolutely gorgeous. Don't you just love those layered flowers?

 I added some vellum leaves that I cut out using a couple of PoppyStamp dies.

I used this sketch for the inspiration on my card today.

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

happy day ~ FTL278

Just a quick card to share that I created using this sketch!

I am still loving these papers from the Fresh Cut collection by BasicGrey!

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

Love is in the Air ~ ADFD

Over at A Day for Daisies the design team is still showcasing the images from the January release.

This week I am using the image Love is in the Air.

Make sure you stop over at the blog and check out what the rest of the design team created using the January images.

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

joyful

A quick card to share with you using the newest challenge over at Cardabilities.

I can't believe this is the first time I have played along with this challenge.

Here is the sketch I used for my cards inspiration.

I am loving all the layers on this sketch and my card. I think that is what drew me to this challenge.

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

happy day ~ rs#90

Just stopping in to share a quick card I made today.

I used this weeks sketch over at Retro Sketches for my card inspiration.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Supply List:

Paper: Persimmon (BasicGrey)

Other: Persimmon chipboard (BasicGrey), Mini Market Stickers (October Afternoon), Vellum, Sewing Machine, Thread, Pop Dots

believe - ADFD New Release

Friday and that means time for a new release over at A Day for Daisies and this weeks release is all about Vintage Time!

I am working with the new image Fancy Shoe Fairy and this image along with all of the new releases for this week can be found over on the ADFD blog.

I used papers from the BasicGrey 'persimmon' collection along with some alpha stickers, enamel dots and sequins from my stash.

So do you notice any difference in my photo today? My birthday was yesterday and my son bought me the light tent I have been wanting. I definitely think it helps with the brightness of the photo and will come in handy during our long Minnesota winters.

We got our first measurable snowfall Tuesday evening. The weatherman was predicting 4 to 5 inches and we got about 2 inches. So happy that he was wrong on the amount. I am not ready for this.

 Make sure you check out what the rest of the design team did with this weeks images and don't forget you still have one week to enter our challenge. You can get details here.

Arielle Broni Danielle Juliana Mila Sherry Tammy

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Happy Fall ~ A Day for Daisies #82

Friday and the first of November already.

Time for a new challenge at A Day for Daisies and for our all about fall challenge we want to see fall colors, leaves, images on your card or project. You can get all the details on the ADFD blog here.

This week  I am using the image 'barrel full of blossoms' for my card, along with papers by BasicGrey from the Persimmon collection.

I also used the sketch from Seize the Sketch for the layout on my card.

Hope that you will stop by the ADFD blog and check out what the rest of the design team created for this challenge and to also welcome our newest design team member.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

thank you ~ FMS109

A quick card to share that I created using some new paper and chipboard that my friend Amy sent to me for my birthday. 

I have been telling her how much I love this Persimmon collection by BasicGrey and she picked it up for me.

I was inspired by this weeks sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

happy holidays ~ STS#6

I must admit that I am loving the fall weather that we are having here in Minnesota and it helps put me in the mood to make Christmas cards.

This week at Seize the Sketch our sketch is by Cathy and I must admit that I love it and will definitely be using it again in the future.

For my card I used papers by BasicGrey from the 25th & Pine collection along with my McGill branch punch and some enamel dots by My Minds Eye. The sentiment is by Penny Black.

Don't forget to stop over at the Seize the Sketch blog and check out what the rest of the design team did with this great sketch.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

seasons greetings

Another quick card to share with you today.

As soon as I saw this sketch on my friend Amy's blog I knew I had to play along. I used papers by BasicGrey from the 25th & Pine collection along with this Woodland Fawn die by Memory Box. 

I am entering this card in the dahlhouse designs 'wanna sketch 9' challenge.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~