Bananas Over You ~ Ai Zoo Babies Blog Hop

The Art Impressions design team is having a blog hop today to introduce some new Zoo Babies images.

If you are following along in hop order you should have arrived here from Sharon's blog. 

I was so excited to see that I got the Bananas Set Sku#4531 to play with.

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(Copic used: E41, E42, R20, R30, E35, E55, E57, N0)

As soon as I saw this cute little guy I knew that I was going to create a shaker card. I used a chipboard frame and put vellum on it and then added some sequins from my stash. I stamped the sentiment right on the frame.

I am the last stop on today's blog hop so if you didn't start at the beginning or if you think you have missed anyone please start off here at the Art Impressions blog.

hello beautiful ~ STS20

Tuesday and time for a new sketch challenge over at Seize the Sketch.

Our sketch was designed by Lesley.

Here is what I came up with using this fabulous sketch.

I used the Styleboard collection by Crate Paper along with my favorite hello die by Simon Says Stamp and that beautiful Delaney butterfly by PoppyStamps.

Don't forget to stop over at the STS blog and check out what the rest of the design team did with this sketch!

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

happiness ~ STS18

Today I am sharing a card with you that I created for Seize the Sketch #18!

This fabulous sketch was designed by Jessica this week.

Here is my take on her sketch. As you can see I did change the oval to a tag. Papers and embellishments are from the Crate Paper 'Styleboard' by Maggie Holmes.

Hope you will play along this week.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Perfect Day ~ RS108

Happy Monday! It is a rainy, grey day with temps in the upper 50's. Tomorrow it is back to winter and high temps in the 30's with snow.

I created a quick card today using the current Retro Sketch.

I also used my current go to paper pad by Crate Paper along with stickers and embellishments from the same collection.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

hello ~ cardabilities #96

It is a gorgeous day here in Minnesota and tomorrow is even going to be nicer. Weatherman says 60 degrees. Time to pull out the flip flops for sure. We haven't had temps this warm in over 165 days.

Before I headed out this morning I played with my new favorite sketch challenge Cardabilities!

 I am kicking myself for not trying out for their DT call they had recently.

Here is my take on the sketch using paper, chipboard and embossing folders by Crate Paper and vellum leaves by PoppyStamps.

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

hello ~ rs106

When the weather outside isn't very nice I like to play in my craftroom and make cards, lots of cards. 

That is exactly what I did a few days ago.

I used this sketch for my inspiration!

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Supply List:

Paper: Styleboard (Crate Paper)

Other: Small hello die (Simon Says Stamp)

Happiness ~ #95

I love a good sketch challenge and lately I have been really loving the sketches over at Cardabilities!

Don't you just love this sketch?

 Look at all those fabulous layers.

Here is my take on the sketch!

I have you noticed lately that I have an obsession with Butterflies and vellum leaves lately?

Don't tell anyone!

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Supply List:

Paper: Solar White (Neenah), Styleboard (Crate Paper)

Ink: Doll Pink (Simon Says Stamp), 

Other: Butterfly (SEI), Styleboard stickers (Crate Paper), Leaf dies (PoppyStamps), Rings & Puddles stencil (Memory Box), Sewing Machine, Thread, Pop Dots, 

hello...new toys!

Getting new papers and embellishments is like getting a new toy to me.

Don't you just love that doily embossing folder by Crate Paper? I am still using the small hello die and those frames also by CP.

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

happy ~ rs105

Finally starting to feel a little better after being in bed most of the weekend. 

I used the current sketch over at Retro Sketches.

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

remember this moment ~ fms126

I picked up a new paper collection and couldn't wait to use it on a card.

I have to admit that I love any and everything that Maggie Holmes creates and adding the Crate Paper name to it is all the better.

I used Freshly Made Sketches sketch of the week.

I want to say thanks to my newest followers especially those of you who not only come to my blog to see what I have for you but to also take the extra time to leave a comment.

Please if you leave a comment make sure that your email address is connected to your name so when I hit reply it goes to you and not to the noreply at blogger.

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

Happy Times ~ #94

I must admit that I have been loving the card sketches over at Cardabilities lately.

Here is my take on the above sketch.

I used papers and chipboard by Crate Paper from the Oh Darling collection along with some leaves I cut out of vellum using some PoppyStamp dies.

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

special day ~ STS #15

We have a new sketch challenge for you to try at Seize the Sketch and this weeks sketch was created by Cathy.

Once again I brought out my Crate Paper 'close knit' collection for my card. I am currently obsessed with anything by Crate Paper.

What is your favorite collection right now?

Make sure you stop over and check out what the rest of the design team created this week.

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

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

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Lucky Delivery - ADFD

This week at A Day for Daisies we are still playing with last weeks new release called Lucky Clovers.

I used the Lucky Delivery image on my card along with papers by Crate Paper from the Oh Darling collection and my current must use on everything and go to item...Vellum!

You still have time to play along with our current challenge which is to use green on your card. Details are available here.

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

hello ~ PP184

I had a chance today to play along with the latest sketch challenge over at the Paper Players.

Love the sketch, so many possibilities.

For my card I used papers and chipboard by Crate Paper from the Oh Darling collection along with my Memory Box stencil called Puddles and Rings.

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

hello you ~ STS #14

We have a super fun sketch this week at Seize the Sketch created by Amy!

I picked up a new paper collection this week and could not wait to play with it. This is 'close knit' by Crate Paper. 

Make sure you check out what the rest of the design team created using this fun sketch!

Amy Tsuruta

Cathy Santie

Jen Nelson

Jen Mitchell

Jessica Esch

Jessi Fogan

Lesley Croghan (Creator)

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Rose Miller

Sarah Gough

Sherry Eckblad (me)

Stacey Schafer

Tangii Crain

Vicki Dutcher

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

hello friend ~ RS#102

Another quick card today using this sketch.

I am loving the look of vellum on cards.

I used paper and ephemera by Crate Paper from the Oh Darling collection along with some cream vellum, sequins and sentiment by PaperTrey Ink that I embossed with some powder zink.

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

WISH ~ SSSC207

Just a quick card to share that I created this morning using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

For my card I used papers and embellishments from the Oh Darling collection by Crate Paper. Love the colors in it. I also added a piece of vellum to the top of the pink patterned paper so it toned down the pink/red color a little. The wish sticker is from an alpha sticker collection by My Minds Eye.

Now I need to get busy and run to the store. We are expecting 5 - 7 inches of new snow later tonight and into the morning. 

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

what a doll

A quick card to share that I created this morning using this weeks sketch at Cardabilities.

Pay no attention to the blob of color on the doily. I sprayed and then proceeded to put my hand in it!

Papers and ephemera are by Crate Paper from the Oh Darling collection.

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 ~

Happy ~

While waiting for the plow to come through and do our street thought I would make a card or two.

The stenciled class just ended and I must say it is the best class I have ever taken. I love playing with my molding paste and stencils.

I am entering this card into the following challenges: 

Cardabilities #92 and CAS-ual Fridays #127  Over the Edge

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