You're invited to a BBQ!

Hi Everyone,

With summer in full force for some of us that is, I thought it would be fun to play in this challenge. I can easily see myself needing a few of these cards on hand as we love to BBQ and have friends over in the summer. Today's card is for a challenge at Cricut Cardz Challenge #81 ~Cook out or Picnic Theme.

My card base is 5 1/2, base layer is 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 which I embossed half of the card with the star folder. I cut that yummy looking burger at 4" plus the layers from the Nifty Fifty's cartridge. I cut the oval and tag at 1 1/2 from the Once Upon a Princess cartridge. The sentiment~You're invited to a BBQ is from My Creative Time~Have fun in the Sun Stamp set.  I added some cappuccino bakers twine from My Craft Spot She has a wonderful selection of bakers twine if your looking for some and very reasonable!

Stop by tomorrow for a little surprise!
Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

More Blog Awards!

Hello Everyone,
Thank you so much Diana from DL.ART for passing these awards to me. I really appreciate your kindness!  Please stop to her blog for a visit. She has a very nice blog and I always am inspired by her projects! Since I just received them please see HERE for the original post for these awards. Thanks again Diana!

Please stop back tomorrow for a SURPRISE! 

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Easel Birthday Card

Hi Everyone,

It's finally starting to feel like summer!!  The weather is cooperating and it's just gorgeous! I was even able to get out in my flower beds for a while today.  Boy, they are desperately needing some attention!
For today's card I decided to make an easel card. I can't believe I have never made one. I have seen so many of them and just never attempted one. So super easy! Anyway, here is goes! 

My card base is 4 1/4 x 11 then scored at 2 1/2 and 5 1/2. Then cut another piece at 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 for the piece that mounts to the base.  I then made a couple mats~the yellow at 4 1/8 x 5 3/8,  pattern piece  cut at 4 x 5 1/4.  I mounted a 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece which I embossed with the star folder and 2 x 3 3/4 embossed with the dots folder.

I attached a accordion embellishment with a star which was cut at 2 1/2 from the Once Upon a Princess cartridge and a cute button from Heidi Grace. The sentiment is from My Creative Time~Wow, so many candles stamp set.  I used some pop dots on the bottom part of the card when I mounted the smaller mats 3 7/8 x 2 7/8  so that panel would wedge in and it would stand well.

Entering this in a challenge at Birthday Sundaes Challenge #15 Stars and Strips~Birthday and the
Peachy Keen Sketch Challenge #55 If you are looking for a couple fun challenges stop at their blogs for the details and come play to!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Sea of Love.....

Hi Everyone,

Today's card is for a challenge at  September Ninth~Tacky Tuesday Challenge #7. The challenge is-"Sea Creature". You can use any sea creature from any cartridge and you must have "sea" in your sentiment. The winner of the challenge will win a My Creative Time sentiment stamp set. All you have to do is make a card and post it on Tacky Tuesday's facebook page by July 5th. Hope you join us!!!

This is a 5 1/2 square card. I cut the cute little fish from Life's a Beach cartridge at 3.29 x 3.87 using my gypsy girl plus the layers. I cut 2 of them~flipping one of them so they could face each other. I cut the hat from Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge at 3 1/4. I used a Martha Stewart punch for the bubble look border. The Sea of Love was made on the computer and I used SU punches for around the sentiment. Not a very scary looking sea creature, ha?  I decided to go cutsie with mine:)

A little polka dot ribbon, prima flower, bakers twine and a button in the corner to wrap this card up. I actually like the color combination on this card. I think I could use this card for an engagement or Anniversary card possibly~what do you think??

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Happy 4th!!

Hi Everyone,
Today I have made a Happy 4th card to give to a friend of mine. I made this card 7 x 3 1/2 which  I embossed with the polka dots folder. The base layer is 5 1/4 x 3 embossed with the star folder. I cut the firetruck at 1 3/4 plus the layer from the Independence Day cartridge. The sentiment~Happy 4th is from My Creative Time~My little Firecracker stamp set.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1.) My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #14 ~Seeing Stars
2.) Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday #66 Happy 4th~Use Red, White and Blue
3.) Celebrate the Occasion #20 ~4th of July-Red, White and Blue
4.) My Sheri Crafts #63 ~Independence Day or Canada Day
5.)   Die Cuttin Divas #21 ~Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Also a big "Thank you" to Arlene from WaterDots for passing me over 5 more awards and Chris from Get Inspired With ChatterScene for the Irresistibly Sweet  Blog Award! Wowzers, that's super sweet ladies!!  Please visit their blogs, they are very talented and have some awesome projects! Thank you again!!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Happy 4th of July!

Hello Everyone!!
I hope everyone had a great weekend! I enjoyed spending the day with my daughter shopping and then hit it hard Sunday playing catch up on house work. Feels good to get that done!

I want to say "Thank You" to Diana from Daisylove Creations for passing me the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. I appreciate it and am happy to receive it:) Please stop over and visit Diana's blog. She has a wonderful blog and awesome projects to share with you! Thanks again Diana!

Today I made this card to play in a challenge over at  Scrapbookaholic By Abby Challenge #8~Use Red, White and Blue.  I made this simple shaped card using my gypsy and welding the hat from Independence Day cartridge at 4.57 x 4.88 plus the layers. I embossed part of the hat with the polka dots folder and added some ribbon and bling. The sentiment~Happy 4th of July is from Stampendous.

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!
Sherrie K

Sweet Temptations

Hello Everyone!!
I hope you all had a great weekend! Don't they go fast?? It's hard to believe it's almost July~where does the time go?
For today's card I will be entering in a challenge at Scrapalicious USA. The theme is~Summer Cold Treats. Doesn't this challenge sound FUN? Stop over the for the details and come and play along in the challenge!

I made this delicious ice cream sundae from the Birthday Bash cartridge. I cut it at 2 1/4 plus the layers. I also cut the oblong shape from Elegant Edges at 3 3/4 and embossed it with the divine swirls folder. I added little bows to the cupcakes using bakers twine and glossy accents to the cherry on top to add a little glossy look to the cherry. The sentiment~Sweet temptations is from Pink By Designs which I had won a while ago from Emily at Create Serendipity. Thanks again Emily!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Happy 4th of July!

Hello Everyone,

I hope your enjoying the weekend so far! I wanted to post this quick today as I am off to spend the day with my daughter. We are taking off to the Mall of America for the day.

With the 4th of July right around the corner I thought it would be fun to participate in a few challenges that are a Patriotic theme.

My card base is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, base layer at 5 1/4 x 4 which I embossed with the stars folder. I cut the image at 4 1/4 plus the layers from A Child's Year cartridge. I cut it out a second time in red so I could cut away the pieces and use them in my project since this cartridge did not have a lot of layering features for what I was cutting. The flag is cut at 1 1/2 plus the layers and "The 4th of July" cut a 2" all from the Independence Day cartridge.

I also made little treat bags using 3 x 4 bags and filled them with treats. The topper was cut at 2 x 3 and I used my SU punches for around the sentiment~Happy forth of July sentiment is from Hero Arts I think.

Challenges: Whimsical Wednesday Challenge #12~Lets get Patriotic
                     Cricut Cardz Challenge #80~American Flag
                     Decorate to Celebrate #2~4th of July/Independence Day Theme Party

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a great weekend!!!
Sherrie K

Cricut 360º Challenge Blog Launch!!

Hello Everyone,

There is a new Challenge Blog starting July 1st. Looks like it will be a lot of fun!! The launch of the Cricut 360º challenge blog is just a week away and you do not want to miss the challenges they have planned.

In the meantime, they want to reach 360º around the world but to make it happen they need our help spreading the word about their challenge blog. They are already doing a giveaway !!!  Just click HERE for more information. They also have an awesome Design Team waiting to share there projects and inspiration with us. So, pop on over to Cricut 360º and check it out and enter in the giveaway!!  Can't wait for the 1st challenge!!!

Thanks for stopping,

Sherrie K

You're Sweet!

Hello Everyone!
I hope you are having a good week!! It is flying by for me. Isn't summer always like that...we try to cram everything in so we don't miss a thing ha? Oh well, that's life, crazy at times!

I am excited to share this cute little card that I made. I used a new embossing folder which I am so addicted to them. For me, I just think they add so much to the card.  I cut the scallops from Elegant Edges cartridge at 4 3/4 along with the shadow feature. I embossed the smaller scallop with the cupcake folder that was in the Once Upon a Princess~ Cricut Companion set.

The tag was cut at 3 3/4 from Tags, Bags, Boxes and more cartridge and the cupcake cut at 3 3/4 from the Simply Charmed cartridge. I used the Peachy Keen Wide Eyed Kids (which I love) for the cute little face which I had won from Ruthie over at September Ninth in a giveaway. I added a few prima flowers, bling and some ribbon.

Challenges: My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #13~How sweet it is!
Two Scraptastic Gals CCCC #22~Tags, Bags, Boxes and More
More than Favors~Wacky Wednesday Challenge #42~Tags


***I also want to THANK Candace from My Passion for Scrappin for giving me the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. Please stop by her blog HERE and check it out. She also has a 100 follower giveaway going on that you don't want to miss out on***

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

More Blog Awards~Yipee!!

Hello Everyone,

Woweee, check out all these awards!!! You guys are SO good to me :)  There are SO many great blogs out there and talented people that I have had the opportunity to get to know through blogging~it just amazes me the friendships I am beginning to build!  I appreciate all of you!!! Thank You so much!!!

 I want to thank AMY at Amy's Crafting Space for passing me the following blog awards yesterday! I am so honored that she enjoys my blog and passed this to me. I am happy to receive them. Thank you again Amy!
I hope you stop over to her blog and become a follower of her blog. I have enjoyed visiting her blog and I am so inspired be her projects. You will enjoy her work, I promise!!

I also want to shout out a big "Thanks" for this award that I received from Stacy over at Love that Bug and to Adrian over at  By Adrian 4 U for this stinkin' cute Blog Award!!!

The beauty of this award is there are NO RULES!! So, I am going to pass it along to ALL my great followers....so please grab it and enjoy it! Be sure to check out Stacy's blog and Adrian's blog~ They are amazing and have awesome projects to share!! You will want to follow their blog so you don't miss a thing:)

Thanks again for visiting me and have a GREAT day!!!
Sherrie K

Feeling...hot, hot, hot!

Hello Everyone,

Today's card was made for a couple challenges. I am entering it over at  Fantabulous Challenge Me Monday #65~Summer Sun (include a sun in your project) and Celebrate the Occasion #19 ~Celebrate Summer (must have a sun) If you are looking for a couple FUN challenges, head over there and get the details and join in!

My card base is 5 x 5, base layer 4 7/8 x 4 7/8. I cut the sun from the  Simply Charmed cartridge at
3 1/2 plus the layers. The label for my sentiment was cut at 2" from the Elegant edges cartridge and the sentiment~ Feeling.. hot, hot, hot is from Scrappy Moms Stamp Set called Sun Kissed.

I added a little ribbon, twine and a button to add a little pop to the card. I just love the sun cut on this cart just for the cute glasses! I even used glossy accent on the glasses which is hard to see on here but turned out super cute :)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Winner of the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop!!!

Hello Everyone,

Thanks so much to all of you that stopped by and left me such sweet comments during the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop. It was a lot of FUN and enjoyed participating in Sylvia's 41st Birthday Celebration over at Bella Scrapbook Designs

The winner of the Cricut Lite Cupcake cartridge is:  Justina from ~Just My Crafts!

Please send me your address at jskoning at msn dot com so that I can mail this out to you:)

Thanks again everyone for entering in the giveaway!
Sherrie K

Happy Happy Birthday!!

Hi Everyone,

Ugh, its raining again!!!  I am looking for some sunshine if any of you want to send it my way!!! LOL! I am having some issues with blogger not wanting to post my photos. Hopefully, this will work this time:)

Here is my entry for Birthday Sundaes Challenge #14 ~Shaped Birthday card. My shaped card is cut from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 5.43 x 9.45 using my gypsy. The base layer is cut at 4.70 x 4.08 which I embossed with the swiss dots folder.

I cut this cute cow at 4 1/4 from this cart as well. The sentiment is from My Creative Time ~Wow, so many candles stamp set. I added a few prima flowers, bakers twine and a little birthday cake charm to finish it up.

Have a great day and thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Blogger Issues!!!!

Hi Everyone,

I have attempted to post a project today but it seems that blogger is not letting me post my pictures. I do have something to share but I will have to try later.

Hope you all have great day!

Sherrie K

Whimsical Wednesday Challenge # 11 AND Blog Candy Alert!!

Hello Everyone,
Hope you had a great day!! It has been super cold, rainy and windy all day. Can't believe we are having this kind of weather in the middle of June. Crazy!
I have a quick card that I made and will enter it over at Whimsical Wednesday Challenge #11 ~Fun with color. You must use the color red, yellow and 1 other color based on the photo sample they are using for the inspiration. Check it out HERE

My card base is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, base layer 5 1/4 x 4. I cut the "Thank You" from the Calligraphy Collection cartridge at 2 1/4. The flower from Straight from the Nest cartridge at 2 1/4 plus the layers. I embossed the outer flower with the swiss dots folder.  The 2 x 5 1/2 center section is embossed with the SU petals a plenty folder. I got this paper from DCWV~Mango Frost..... I really like it~it's shimmery and even a little glittery:)

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Check out this HUGE giveaway over at Two Pink Peas blog. The giveaway is in honor of her Dad for both his Birthday and Father's Day. It is worth around $100.00!!  Head on over there and enter for a chance!

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to  Sherrie Scraps with Passion and the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop. We hope to inspire you with our Sweet Creations! If you have come from Bonnie's  blog, you are on the right track. If you happen to stumble upon my blog and would like to play along. Please start at Sylvia's blog over at www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com She will be also be giving away some extra special blog candy for this hop :)

I would like to wish Sylvia a Happy 41st Birthday!!! I am thrilled to be celebrating your birthday with you today~thank you so much for asking me to participate! Please be sure to hop through the blogs for a lot of inspiration and some great blog candy!!

Since we know that Sylvia LOVES cupcakes, I made this sweet little cupcake card and coordinating envelope. I cut this from the Wild Card cartridge~envelope at 6" (real dial), the cupcake card at 4 1/4 plus the layers. I distressed around the edges with SU~cranberry crisp stamp pad. The paper is from DCWV-Mango Frost.

I decided to sweeten it up a bit and made this yummy cupcake for the birthday girl! The cupcake/favor box is from the Sweet Treats cartridge cut at 7". I added some pretty ribbon and a cute little tag. The sentiment~Wish Big is from My Creative Time Stamps set~Wow, so many candles. I hope you enjoyed your visit!!

HOW ABOUT SOME "SWEET" BLOG CANDY~

1.) All you have to do is:

1.)  Be a follower
2.) Leave a comment on this post with your contact info in case you win. Good luck!

** I will choose a winner, via random.org and post the winner on Wed June 22nd****Please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries

Thanks for visiting my blog, your next stop is Lisa at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

Here is a list of Participants:

Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Sandra- www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

Theresa- www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

Giselle- www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com

Brynn- www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com

Bonnie- www.pinkbonbons.blogspot.com

Sherrie- www.sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Lisa- www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Becka- www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

Jenny- www.jennyplace26.blogspot.com

Sandy S. www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com

Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

Tiffany- www.sparkledmemories.blogspot.com

Diana- www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Anita- www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Jazmin- www.Jazzyscards.blogspot.com

Tami- www.tamboscreations.blogspot.com

Lissi- www.littledetails-lissi.blogspot.com

Kristi- www.kreations-by-kristi-crafting.blogspot.com

Coralyn- www.sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com

I am also entering my project in  Scrappy Moms Terrific Tuesday Challenge ~Sweet Treats.

Have a sweet day,
Sherrie K

The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award!

Hi Everyone,

Wow, I was completely surprised when I got home from being out of town this weekend and turned my computer on to find 4 Awards waiting for me. "Thank-you" so  much to these 4 awesome and talented ladies~Lisa from A Mermaid's Crafts, Amy from Redheaded Crafter, Jessica from 

Chick-n-Scrap and Jessica from Jessica's Craft Shaque.

I am so honored to receive this award from these ladies. I hope you take the time to go over and visit them and please follow them. They are all incredibly talented and creative and bring a lot of inspiration to me. You won't be sorry!



The rules for the award are the following:
1.) Send a thank you to the person who nominated you and include their link.
2.) To accept this award, answer 7 random facts about yourself.
3.) Pass the award to at least 8 other blog buddies.

Random facts about me:
1.) I love spending time with Family and Friends
2.) I am going to be a "Grandma" in early Nov, super excited!!
3.) Love to shop
4.) Have to start my day with a cup of coffee
5.) Love to fish BUT I hate to bait the hook
6.) Enjoy going to movies
7.) Do not like to do housework
8.) I LOVE to sleep in on Saturdays

I would like to pass this award to:

1.) Amber @ My 3 E Scrapbooking
2.) Lisa @ Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons
3.) Tiffany @ Sparkled Memories
4.) Amy @ Scrapping Mommy
5.) Sylvia @ Bella Scrapbook Designs
6.) Sharon @ MeeMees Creations
7.) Barb @ BugBites
8.) Saundra @ Luv Scrapping Together

Thanks again Lisa, Amy, Jessica and Jessica for this award!!!

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop!! We will be celebrating  Sylvia's 41st birthday!! We have a  line-up of talented crafters and some great blog candy!!

Sherrie K

My little Firecracker!!

Hello Everyone,
I was hoping to squeeze this little cutie patootie in today before I head out of town. I made this card for a challenge at Peachy Keen~Lets Face it Friday Challenge-Patriotic and for the Peachy Keen~Sketch Challenge #54~basic elements from the sketch below feel free to flip them.  I actually combined the two challenges that they have going on for this card. I hope that works:)

Here is my project:

This cutie patootie is cut from the Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge at 4 1/4 plus the layers. I layered her on a scallop that I cut using the Spellbinders~scallop rectangle die cut set. I used the Peachy Keen Stamps set~Wide Eyed Kids for the cute face. I couldn't resist~I had to add earrings, LOL! I used bakers twine for the bows and the added bit on the bottom of the card as well. I designed/cut the flag myself and added it to this little firecracker. The paper is from We R Memory Keepers. The sentiment~my little firecracker is from My Creative Time.  Have a great weekend!

Reminder:
Be sure to stop at my blog on Monday for the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop. We will be helping Sylvia from Bella Scrapbook Designs celebrate her 41st Birthday!! A lot of great projects and some yummy blog candy.....See you then!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Happy Birthday~Gift Bag

Hello,
Wow, it's Friday tomorrow already!! Where has the week gone?? Is it just me or is everyone else busy too? I have a busy weekend planned. My class Reunion is this weekend so we will be going out of town for a couple days. I am actually looking forward to visiting with my high school friends. Should be a fun time:) Then, Sunday we have to take a quick spin to the airport to take my son back who will be going back to New York :(  I love it when he is home~He usually gets home a couple times a yr so I am grateful for that!

This project is a another gift bag that I made for a upcoming birthday for my friends daughter. I just love making these bags. I cut this cute Hippo from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 5" plus the layers. The birthday hat at 2 1/4 (real dial) which I embossed with divine swirls and used glossy accents on the layers.  I cut the frame from Accent Essentials cartridge at 4 1/4 and embossed with the divine swirls folder and sanded it a bit for a different look.

The topper is 5 1/2 x 7 folded in half and then I used a Martha Stewart punch to create a pretty border. The Happy Birthday is cut at 2 1/2 from the Elegant Cakes cartridge. The sentiment~It's yarr Birthday is from Scrappy Moms Stamps ~Designers Choice. I hope you are inspired to make a gift bag. They are really easy and everyone needs a gift bag on hand, right?

Challenges:
More Than Favors~CCCC #21~Accent Essentials
Celebrate the Occasion #18 ~Birthday must have a party hat)
More Than Favors~Wacky Wednesday #41~Let's emboss
Scrapalicious USA #7~Smile

Reminder:
Be sure to stop at my blog on Monday for the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop. We will be helping  Sylvia from Bella Scrapbook Designs celebrate her 41st Birthday!! A lot of great projects and some yummy blog candy.....See you then!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
Sherrie K

Happy Father's Day!

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all having a great week :) I have been working a little bit on some gift bags that I am going to be needing real soon.  This bag is for Father's Day which I made to put a small gift into that I purchased for my Hubby. It is the perfect size and super easy to decorate any occasion. I picked an assorted package of these craft bags at Crafts Direct.

I used the Campin Critters cartridge to cut the Deer at 4 1/2 plus the layers. I cut the Happy Father's Day from Calligraphy Collection cartridge at 3". The sentiment~You're a Great Catch is from Joy's Life~Wild Life Puns Set. Went together really quick, which I love!
I apologize for the picture, it is not as clear/bright as I like it to be but my Hubby has our wonderful digital in Canada for the week so I am using my little Coolpix the rest of the week. Hope you understand!!
I am also entering this at  My Craft Spot Challenge #12 ~We love you, Dad

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

I heard it's your special day!!

Hello Everyone,

It has been a busy week so far for me. I am hoping things settle down a bit so I can get in my craft room and play! I made this quick card for a friend who has a birthday around the corner. I also kept in mind a few challenges at the same time.

My card is made from the Live Simply Cricut Lite cartridge. I cut the base card by using this cartridge and my gypsy and welding this shape together at 4.25 x 5.15 plus the layers at 4.25 x 5 which I embossed with the dots folder.  I also embossed the white layer using the divine swirls folder.

The cute little hedgehog is cut at 2.06 x 2.76 plus the layers. I used PKS~wide eyed kids for the cute little face. The sentiment is from My Creative Time~Wow, so many candles set. I used a little stickles on the ears and feet to add a little glittery look along with some ribbon,bling and prima flowers to finish it up. I hope you like it:)

Challenges:
My Creative Time~Throwback Thursday #54~Any Cricut Lite cart-and add bling to project
Birthday Sundaes #13-Dry embossing
Paper Cutz Challenge #95~Anything goes-w/twist~use colors pink, white and black only


**Also be sure to stop by on Monday for the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop hosted by Sylvia from
 Bella Scrapbook Designs It will be a lot of fun with inspiration and some great blog candy:) Mark your calender, you won't want to miss it!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Howdy!!!

Hello Everyone,
I have to start by saying "Thank You" so much to those who left me such sweet comments on my post yesterday. I was so thrilled to be a Guest Designer for the Fantablulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday. If you are looking for a FUN challenge this week, head over HERE and play along:) The challenge is: Wedding Wishes~Include the color white and a bell.  Be sure to check out all the projects by the Design Team~they did an awesome job!

For today I wanted to participate in this challenge over at M.A.G Challenge by the Page  Once again, another FUN challenge. For this challenge~Smiley Cards-pg 54 can "only" use these images.

So, here is my project for this challenge:

My card is 5 x 5. The pretty glitter paper is from DCWV ~glitter card pack. I cut the cute little guys at 1.64 x 1.89 using my gypsy along with the layers. The faces are from PKS~Everyday Character Face set. The "Howdy" is cut at 1.00 x 3.86. I also used a star border punch from EK Success just to get these little guys to stand out more. Isn't it just fun to use the PKS? These little guys just come to life, ha?

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday Guest Designer

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to my Guest Designer project for this weeks Challenge Me Monday at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog  I am so excited to be joining the Design Team this week. The challenge for this weeks challenge #64 is~Wedding Wishes!  We are to make a project with the color white and to have a bell on it.
I am so far behind on wedding cards, and this was a great opportunity for me to get caught up with some. With summer quickly approaching, many of us will be going to weddings. I have created this card for an upcoming wedding that we are invited to this summer and actually made a few extra. Here is my card:

I made this card using the Wrap it Up cartridge. My card base is 5 1/2, pattern base layer at 5 1/4 x
5 1/4. Gray layer is 4 3/4 x 4 3/4, white layer 4 1/2 x 4/1 2 which was embossed with the swiss dots folder. I cut the bell at 3 1/2 plus the layers. I embossed the bell layer with the divine swirls folder, added some bling and a bow to the bell for an added pop. Best wishes was cut from Elegant Cakes cartridge at 3/4". The pattern paper is from Making Memories~Sabrina, the solid cardstock from bazzill, shimmery paper had on hand in my paper collection.

Stop by Fantabulous Cricut to see all the wonderful inspiration from the Design Team and join us for Challenge Me Monday. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for their project. Thank you so much FCCB for having me as your Guest Designer this week. I am truly honored!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Fantabulous Cricut Spotlight Sunday Designer of the Week!!!!

Hello Everyone,
I am super excited to share with you that Saundra is Spotlighting my blog over at  Fantabulous Cricut   today!!!
I am so thrilled to have been asked to be a Guest Designer. I love the Fantabulous Challenge Me Monday and the awesome projects the Design Team shares each week. They are amazingly talented!!! I have found so much inspiration from FCCB and I am thrilled to be able to Guest Design next to them this week!!

Make sure you stop by tomorrow for my Guest Designer project. I also want to say Thank you again to Fantabulous Cricut for having me. I am truly honored!!!

Thanks for visiting,

Sherrie K

Happy Father's Day!

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are all enjoying your weekend! Here is a quick card I had scheduled to post while I am off to a Reunion and takin' in some shopping. I hope you enjoy it! I love this Campin Critter cartridge~it has such cute cuts and the layering is so easy!

This card is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. I use the Campin Critter cartridge to cut the cute little skunk in a canoe at 3" plus the layers and the hat at 2 3/4. I embossed some of the layers with the swiss dots folder and the tiny bubbles folder. The sentiment~Happy Father's Day is from Studio G. I just love this cut on this cartridge. It would look so cool on a campin' scrap page, wouldn't it?

Challenges:
Whimsical Wednesday #10~Father's Day
More than Favors~Wacky Wednesday Challenge #40 Manly/Father's Day

Thanks for stopping,
Sherrie K

Just Married

Hello Everyone,
Let the weekend begin!!! My hubby and boys will be heading off for some Canadian fishin' for the week. I am hoping to take in a Family Reunion and maybe even a little craft shopping :)

My card for today is for a challenge over at Cricut Cardz The challenge is Wedding Cards~using any cartridge, any colors. Great challenge this time of the year since there are always weddings to attend in the summer. Stop over there and check out all the amazing projects the Design Team has come up with. They did a fantastic job and there is a lot of inspiration!!

My base card is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4., base layer at 5 1/4 x 4. I cut the car at 3 1/2 from the Sweethearts cartridge along with the layers and frame is cut at 1 1/2. I did a little embossing with the divine swirls folder and swiss dots folder on the car for a little character. The glittery pattern paper is from Doodlebug Designs. I also added a couple rhinestones and a cute little charm I had in my stash.

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

You make life sweet!

Hello,
I was so excited to try out this crinkle ribbon that I purchased from My Craft Spot . I could not tear into it any faster, LOL!  I ordered a variety of colors and used the "chocolate truffle" on my card for today.  My card is a 5 x 5 card and I used the Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge for my cutie patootie. Isn't she cute??

I cut her at 3 3/4 and the layers. Of course, I had to add some bling to her lei, a little string belt and a flower in her hair. Her cute face is from Peachy Keen Stamps ~Princess face asst set. Boy, if you don't have any of these face stamp sets, I would recommend that you get them on your wish list...they are fantastic! It brings your project to life with these faces and seriously makes you smile every time you use them.
The sentiment~You make life sweet is from My Craft Spot ~Sweet sentiment set #2.  I am entering this in the More than favors~CCCC #20 Challenge~Paper Doll Dress Up. You still have time to play in the challenge..for more info, go HERE to play.

Thanks for coming by,
Sherrie K

Blog Candy over at Chick-n-Scrap!!

Hi Everyone,

If you get a chance and want to enter for a fabulous giveaway, stop over and see Jessica at
Chick-n-Scrap . She is celebrating 300 followers and having an awesome giveaway. Check it out and become a follower~comment and let her know I sent you. She is amazing and has some wonderful idea's and a super crafty gal!!

Awesome ha??? Wouldn't you LOVE to win this?  Click HERE for the details.

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Peachy Keen Sketch Challenge #53

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are having a great day! I got this paper pack called Heidi Grace~Daisy Dear not that long ago and I just love the pattern paper in it. So, I decided to use it for the sketch challenge at Peachy Keen Stamps. The challenge was to follow this sketch HERE and a sponging technique. You still have time to play along. Head over there and get the details and play along..

My card is 5 1/2. I cut the scallop from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 3 3/4.  I cut the pretty flower from Kate's ABC cartridge at 3 1/4 plus the layers. I embossed two of the flower layers with divine swirls folder and inked around the edges to distress it a bit. I cut the accents at 3/4" with the Elegant Cakes cartridge and added a few little blings. The sentiment~If friends were flowers...I'd pick you~is from My Scrappy Moms Stamps~Designer Choice set. I added a satin ribbon bow and a cute little heart stick pin in the center of the flower.  Drop me a comment and tell me what you think:)

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Happy Father's Day Card/Project

Hi Everyone,
Have you heard of Decorate to Celebrate ???  They just started a new challenge blog last Wednesday. You should pop over, check it out and play along in the challenge.

The Decorate to Celebrate Challenge #1 is: Father's Day Theme Party. You can create any project that would be used as a party decoration or party supply for a Father's Day Themed Party~party signs,banners, cupcakes, party favors, etc.  You have until June 14th to link up. So, come on and join the FUN!

I have made my hubby a Father's Day card along with a party favor box for at each seating at the picnic table for Father's Day. I have created this cute little party favor box to be filled with salted peanuts. My guys favorite! We will also do some grilling, play some horse shoe, have a few beers and maybe have a bonfire (weather permitting). Sounds like fun, ha?

I made this card using the Father's Day cartridge and cut the fish bag/fishing rod at 3" and the layers. I cut the fish from the Campin Critter cartridge at 2 1/2, 3 1/2 and 4". I used SU circle and scallop circle punch for around the sentiment. The Happy Father's Day sentiment on the card is from Studio G.
The party favor box is cut from Tags Bags Boxes and More cartridge at 5". The tag, Happy Father's Day is cut from the Father's Day cartridge at 1 1/2.  The pattern paper is from a Fish Tale~get in gear. I hope you like my little project..thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate it:)

Other challenges: Fantabulous Challenge Me Monday #63 ~#1 Dad
                              My Craft Spot Challenge #11 ~Tie it on
                              Celebrate the Occasion Challenge # 17 ~ Father's Day
Sherrie K

M.A.G Challenge by the Page #29

Hello Everyone,
Hope everyone had a good Monday. We had another beautiful day! I think we are on a roll, yeah!
Here is a quick card that I made for a challenge at  M.A.G. Challenge by the Page . The challenge is to create a project with Gypsy Wanderings~pg 68 images ONLY. This seemed to be a challenge for me.... My brain was just not coming up with anything I liked:(  Oh well, this is what I came up with..hope you like it.

I used the tag shadow function key and welded the image together at 5.03 x 8.16 using my gypsy for the base card. The base layer is cut at 4.57 x 4.05 and embossed with the spots and dots folder. The little tags were cut at 1.75 x 1.13 (x3) along with the notes at 1.27 x 1.05 and 1.27 x .86 (x2).  I embossed the tags with the polka dots folder. I added a few buttons and I also will stamp a sentiment~"Just a note" on the card before I send it out.

Thanks for stopping,
Sherrie K

Bug Bites Bug Hop Challenge

Hello Everyone,
Here is a card that I made for the Bug Bites Grillin' n Chillin' Bug Hop Challenge #2. I had a lot of playing last week in the Bug Hop and wanted to play in the challenge. For the challenge you are to include a cricut cut and one hidden bugs found on the hop. I used the ladybug in my project.

I created this shaped card from the Birthday Bash cartridge by using my gypsy to weld the scallops together. I welded them at 5.43 x 9.45, layer at 4.70 x 4.08. I cut the pail at 3 1/2 along with all the layers from the Simply Charmed cartridge. The lady bug was cut at 3/4" from the Create a Critter cartridge. I used the embossing folder~latice for the sand and the swiss dots on the base layer. The sentiment~Have Fun in the Sun is from My Creative Time~Have Fun in the Sun stamp set. I remember those hot summer days when we would take the kids and haul all there beach toys to the lake and just relax and enjoy the day. We always had to make a sand castle~that was a must at the beach. It brings a big smile to my face when I think back to those days:)

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Cricut Cardz Challenge #77

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are enjoying your Sunday! It has been an absolute beautiful day. It's about 70 and sunny~just love it!!! We found a little time to finish up our yard work, take in a couple grad parties and even took the boat out for a spin on the river. Wow, I just love days like this:)
I needed to make a couple quick graduation cards for today~nothing like the last minute, ha?? I tried to keep the challenge over at Cricut Cardz in mind when I put this card together.

This card was super simple. I cut this using the "card feature" on the Wrap it up cartridge at 5 1/2. I cut the congratulations at 2" and the scroll and layers at 1 1/2. I embossed the scroll with the swiss dots cartridge and added some ribbon. Super easy and quick:)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

I Love Summer!

Hi Everyone,

I am so glad it is Friday! School is officially done today:)  I do not have any kids in school anymore but I am sure all the kids are excited to begin their summer vacation!  I had a busy week and it seems to be rolling right into my weekend. A few graduation parties to go to this weekend.  I also need  to get a jump start on some things I need to get ready for my guys who are heading to Canada for a week of fishing. So, I have some grocery shopping to do and some baking for them before they take off next weekend. Their is a group of about 20 guys that go~My husband and boys look forward to it every year.

I have made a quick card to enter in a couple challenges for this week: I actually left this card a little plain. A card with no stitching??? Oh well, it's not to bad, is it?

This card is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. I cut this cute truck from the New Arrival cartridge at 2 3/4 and embossed it with the dots & spots folder. I cut the tiny little apples from the Create a Critter cartridge at 1/2" and layered them in the back of this pickup. I used my gypsy and cut the sentiment~I Love Summer from the Simply Charmed cartridge at .92 x 2.11. Added a little ribbon, twine and buttons for the wheels.

This card reminds me a little bit of my summer days as a kid. Once school was out, we use to pick the garden for my parents, feed the chickens and go to my Grandpa's farm and my Aunt/Uncles farm and jump in the truck and go pick, eat and shhhhh sometimes throw apples. We also enjoyed many hay rides. FUN times.... miss those days!
I hope you enjoy my quick card! Enjoy your weekend:)

Challenges: More than favors~CCCC #19~New Arrival cartridge
                    Celebrate the Occasion #16~Schools out-must include apple on project

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K