For You!

Hello Everyone,

Another beautiful summer day:) A little humidity but that's MN for ya! Today I thought it would be fun to play in a couple challenges~ Christmas in July!  It will give me a chance to have some cards on hand in advance instead of trying to rush at Christmas time when it's SO busy! It seems a big strange to be making Christmas cards in July BUT I will be happy I did ....come Dec, LOL!

I got my mojo going after seeing all these Christmas in July Blog hops going on and all the inspiration. I really had fun...so thanks for getting me going!

This cute Christmas stocking is cut at a5 5.79 using my gypsy and all the layers from the Winter Frolic cartridge. I used coordinating papers from K&Co~Yuletide for the stocking. I found this shimmery off white paper in my stash~I embossed it with the snowflakes folder~ I just love the look of it!  I added some pretty brown/white polka dot ribbon, bakers twine and some boa on the stocking. This design was really quick and you could easily mass produce this. I hope you are inspired and decide to come join us in these challenges!!
I am entering this over at the following challenges:
1.) More Than Favors~Wacky Wednesday Challenge #46~Christmas in July
2.) Cricut Cardz # 85~Holiday, Anything Goes
3.) My Creative Time #223~Christmas Theme/also add material somewhere on project.

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Please be sure to stop tomorrow for some exciting news!

You are one in a Melon!

Welcome all my blogger friends!!

I hope your enjoying your Saturday! I have managed to stay busy and also find a little time in my craft room. I have a card that I quickly made today for a couple challenges.

One challenge is over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday# 70~ Melon Time and the other challenge is over at More than Favors Challenge #26~Campin Critters cartridge. I decided to combine the challenges together and created my card base on that:)

I cut this big rough lookin' (yeah right) Bigfoot at 4" plus his layers from the Campin Critters cartridge. I used My Creative Time's new lacy label and the sentiment is from Scrappy Mom's~The Charmed Life. I cut the watermelon from the Simply Charmed cartridge at 1" and added a little stitching. I tucked that watermelon in his hand so it appeared that he had just takin' a big chuck out if it.  Now running off with it to finish it up.... That watermelon actually looks kinda good and I don't even like watermelon, hehe! Gotta run, out for dinner and a movie!

Have a GREAT day!
Sherrie K

Cute as a button!

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for stopping by! It is a beautiful day and hoping to get some gardening in and maybe a few hours of organizing in my craft room. My room is really needing some attention!!

It is time for another challenge over at Celebrate the Occasion . This weeks theme challenge is: Any Occasion-Blue and White. Here is my card:)

I have made this simply standard A2 card using the Baby Steps cartridge to cut this cute baby in the tub. I cut this image at 3 1/2 plus all the layers. I embossed the tub using the spots folder and the bubbles using the tiny bubbles folder. The cute as a button sentiment is from My Pink Stamper ~Sweet Baby Stamp set. I also used a EK success punch for the flower border and added some pretty white silk ribbon for the bow.

You still have a little time to play in the challenge~deadline is Sun. July 31st 11:59 EST. Come on and join in the fun!!

Thanks for stopping and have a GREAT day!!
Sherrie K

Stir, Sip & Enjoy!!

Hello all my blogger friends!! I hope your all having a wonderful day! I have had a busy week and SO looking forward to the weekend. My card for today is a FUN card I made for a few challenges and for a friend of mine who invited us to their home for cocktails one evening and wanted to make a thank you card for them.

I cut this yummy drink from the Nifty Fifties cartridge and welded them together for the base at 5.90 x 7.57 plus all the layers. I embossed the glass with the polka dots folder to give it a fun look. I added some prima flowers and added a cute little sentiment from Pink By Design ~Tags and Treats set. I added some bakers twine (lemon drop)  from Scrappy Moms Stamps I almost want to go make a fruity drink right now:) This is defiantly a sweet treat for me~Yum!

Entering in the following challenges:
1.) Die Cuttin Divas ~Challenge #25 Sweet Treats
2.) Scrappy Moms Stamps ~Terrific Tuesday Challenge~Nifty Fifties or Campin Critter cartridge

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

More Awards!!!

Hello Everyone,

Wow, more awards...you guys are amazing!!! I gotta say thank you to Amy at Amy's Crafting Space for the Cricut-tastic Award. Thank you so much for thinking of me, Amy!  Please stop by her fantastic blog and check out her projects. She is super talented and you won't be sorry!

I also received another award from Daynene at Nener's Creation. She passed me A thing of Beauty Award. Thanks so much Daynene!! Please be sure to stop and visit her blog and show her some crafty love. She has a sweet blog and well and very inspirational!

I also received another award from Amy at Redheaded Crafter. This award is the Stylish Blogger Award. Thank you so much Amy!!! I am so honored you thought of me:) Please stop by her blog.~She is another very talented lady with many fun creations!! You will be glad you did:) 

I would like to pass these awards to the following talented ladies. Please be sure to pay them a visit. You will find so many awesome projects and lots of inspiration as well. 

1.) Barb at  BugBites

2.) Shen at My Curious Crafts

3.) Jessica at Chick-n-Scraps

4.) Lisa at A Mermaid's Crafts

5.) Amber at My 3 E Scrapbooking

Thanks and have a GREAT day!!!

Sherrie K

Howdy!!!!

Hello Everyone,

I really wanted to play in a couple challenges and one ends this evening. So, I got my thoughts together and put something together pretty quickly. The challenge that ends this evening is over at M.A.G Challenge by the Page ~#36 using the Create a Critter cartridge~images on pg 59 only. Nothing like waiting til the last minute...

It's another Stair Step card. I cut the horses at 2 1/2 and 3 1/4 plus the layers. The howdy cut at 2 1/4, star at 3" and the horseshoe at 5 1/4. I embossed the step using a Tim Holtz embossing folder~bricked. I added a little polka dot ribbon and voila, done. Quick, easy and fun:) As I was making this card, I kept thinking of when I was younger (a lot younger) I had a friend who had horses and we use to ride all summer long. I just loved those days...those were the good ol' days, ha?

I am also entering this over at My Craft Spot Challenge #18 Emboss it and Scrapbookaholic by Abby Challenge #10~Anything Summer. There is still plenty of time to play in these challenges....won't you come join us?? Thanks for stopping!

Sherrie K

Whimsical Wednesday Guest Designer

Hello Everyone,
Happy Wednesday!!! I am so excited and thrilled to be a Guest Designer at Whimsical Wednesday  this week for their challenge "Fun with Folds".  I have loved participating in their weekly challenges. They are so much fun and very inspirational. I am honored to be joining this amazing Design Team this week!

I have decided to make a stair step wedding card for this project. With a few weddings coming up this summer, it was a perfect opportunity for me to make a few.

My card is 5 1/2 x 10 1/2. I scored it at 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 4 1/4, 6 and 8 1/4. Folded it accordion style and used a bone folder for crisp folds. I also cut a piece 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 to adhere to the last fold.  I cut the Bride & Groom at 3", the cake at 3 3/4, the happy couple at 1 1/2 and the circle at 5 1/2 all from the Simply Charmed cartridge. The Mr&Mrs cut at 2 1/2 and the rings cut at 1" were from the Sweethearts cartridge. I cut the celebrate at 1 1/4 from the Tie the Knot cartridge.

The first two steps on the card I embossed (white layer) with the divine swirls folder.  The gold paper was some I had on hand which was an embossed raised flower pattern, worked perfect for this card. The circle was cut out of paper I had on hand as well that was embossed with stars. I added a little tulle and bling flower for the Brides veil and some stickles to add some dimension.

I really like how this turned out and I hope you are inspired and decide to come join us in this FUN challenge at Whimsical Wednesday! Thanks again for having me:)

Have a great day!
Sherrie K

Guest Designer at Whimsical Wednesday tomorrow and Blog Awards!

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are all having a GREAT day! It is another hot day here in MN and lovin' it! I want to shout out a big THANK YOU to Melanie from In Love with a Bug for passing this Award to me. Thanks so much Melanie!! You gotta stop over to her blog and check it out...she has such a cute blog and some great projects! I get inspired by her work and you will too:)

I also received another award from Veronica at Mommy's Craft Creations. The Simple Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. Thank you so much Veronica!!! Please, be sure to stop in for a visit. She is an awesome crafter and has some sweet projects to share with you. Thanks again!

Since I have received these awards many time, I would like to share them with my followers. Thanks so much for being such great blogger friends. I treasure your friendships!

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I am a Guest Designer for  Whimsical Wednesday's weekly challenge that starts tomorrow. Be sure to stop in and join us!!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Blog Candy Alert!!!

Hello Everyone,

If you get a chance, stop on over and visit Norma at Pink Bling Crafter and help her celebrate her ONE year Blog Anniversary! She has an awesome blog and great projects!! Check out her giveaway:)

The winner will be announced August 15th. Good luck!!
Thanks for stopping,
Sherrie K

A snowflake is like a butterfly from above

Hello Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It went so fast even though we didn't have a lot planned, we were still busy! I was able to find a little time to get in my craft room today to create a card for a few challenges. Here is what I came up:

I cut the shaped card from Lacy labels at 10.95 x 5.92 using my gypsy. The base layer at 5.47 x 5.68.  I cut the cute boy on the sled from Winter Frolics cartridge at 4 1/4 plus the layers and the snowflakes at 2" and 2 1/2. The cute little face is from PK~Wide Eyed Kids set. I embossed his shirt using the polka dots folder. The tag was cut from the Once upon a Princess cartridge cut at 1.12 x 2.83 and 1.24 x 3.13 and the sentiment is from my Pink Stamper~Winter Punnies set. I added a little bling, some twine and a cute little felt flower to finish it up.
I am entering in the following challenges:

1.) Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #24 ~Shaped Die Cut Card
2.) Cricut 360 Challenge #4 ~Great Outdoors
3.) Paper Cutz Challenge #101 ~Anything Goes
4.) Peachy Keen~Let's Face it Friday Challenge #20 ~So Punny

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Have a Beary Merry Christmas tag!

Hello Everyone,
Happy Saturday!! I can't believe how fast the day went. I did not accomplish what I set out to do for today.  I ended up having company for the day which was a lot of fun but I am a bit behind on my craft projects. I guess I will have to kick it in high gear, ha?
I made this super simple and quick Christmas tag for a challenge at My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #17 ~Christmas in July.  

I cut this cute little tag from Tags Bags Boxes and More cartridge at 4" and rounded the edges. I cut the trees at 2 1/2 from the Winter Frolic cartridge and added some cute little rhinestones. The sentiment is from My Creative Time.  I like making these little tags up in advance~they look great hanging from a gift bag or attached to a package and you can make them rather quickly.  I actually had fun doing a Christmas project in July. It kinda breaks it up a bit. Great idea for a challenge!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Guest Designer at My Sheri Crafts

Hi Everyone,
I am so honored to have been asked to be a Guest Designer at My Sheri Crafts this week. For this weeks challenge it is PARTY DECOR......Fun ha??  Stop on over and see what the amazing Design Team has created and pick up some inspiration to play along. For my project I decided to do a Baby Shower Theme.

My daughter is expecting the end of Oct and her girlfriends are throwing a shower for her and asked if I could come up with some idea's for an invitation and party favors. Since my daughter found out she is having a girl, I thought it would be fun to bring out the frills and her favorite colors (purple and pink) and work them together in this project. This onesie invitation is similar to one I made not long ago other then I added some lace and changed up the colors. It fits perfect in an A2 size envelope and goes together quickly. I cut the onesie at 4.69 x 7.97 and the layers from Baby Steps cartridge. I added some lace, ribbon and brads. The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper~Sweet Baby Set.

I also made these simple party favors by using a strip of pattern paper 3 x 12.  I scored it at 2", 6" and 8",  rounding the corner for the flap and inking up the edges. I then added some pretty lace ribbon, and adhered a bow with a prima flower to it. The circle, scallop are a SU punch and the "baby" is cut at
1 1/2. I filled a 3 x 4 cello bag with chocolate kisses and attached it to the inside and voila...done! Super simple but yet perfect for a shower. I was inspired by another blogger Scrapping Mommy with the cute favors a while back and thought this would be a perfect little favor at each seating. Hope you come join us in the challenge..would love to see your creations!

Thanks for visiting and thanks again for having me Sheri!!
Sherrie K

**I also need to THANK CallyAnn's Crafty Creations for passing A Thing of Beauty Award to me!!!!  I really appreciate it! Please take the time to visit her blog~she has a cute blog and wonderful projects to share.

Ice Cream, Happy Birthday!!

Hello Everyone,

So glad it's Friday!! I am looking forward to a nice quiet weekend:) Hopefully, I can get in  my craft room a little this weekend.  I am dying to tear into a few new cartridges that I just got:)

Today's card is lookin' somewhat yummy, ha? Nothing better that ice cream on a hot summer day!  I cut this ice cream treat from the Sweet Treats cartridge at 6 1/4 plus the layers. I  did a little embossing to add some character and a little dimension. I used some glossy accents on the cherry and the sprinkles. Hard to see in the photo but really stands out. The cute sentiment is from Joy's Life Yummy Pun Stamps and the die is from My Creative Time.The long card and envelope is from Lasting Impressions.

I am entering it the following challenges:
1.) Birthday Sundaes#18~Anything Goes
2.) Fantabulous Cricut #69~I Scream for Ice Cream
3.) Whimsical Wednesday #15~Use Scraps
4.) Scrapalicious USA#12~Anything Summer

**Be sure to stop by and check out my project on Saturday as I am a Guest Designer for My Sheri Crafts

Have a great weekend,
Sherrie K

More Than Favors~CCCC #25 Challenge

Hello Everyone,

I am so touched by all of my blogger friends who left me such sweet comments regarding my son. I am just amazed how many wonderful friends I have made through my blog. You are all amazing and I am so grateful for you! Thank you so much  for your prayers and your friendship!  It was a very long day yesterday but his surgery went well. We are home now and he is on his way to recovery. Yeah!!

Today I was able to get  into my craft room and squeeze in a quick card for a challenge at More Than Favors ~CCCC #25 ~Sweethearts cartridge. I cut this shaped card from the Birthday Bash cartridge using my gypsy at 10.71 x 5.93, circle at 4.54 x 5.13. I  embossed it with a flower folder that came in the Once Upon a Princess companion set. The cake was from the Sweethearts cartridge cut at 5.00 x 4.23 plus the layers. I embossed the cake with divine swirls folder and added some bling, prima flower and a pretty heart pin. The sentiment is from My Craft Spot ~Sweet Sentiment Set #2. Hope to be back tomorrow!


Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

A Small Break....

Hello Everyone,

I just want to let all my followers know I will be taking a "small" break from posting. My son was in a dirt bike accident and is going to be having surgery tomorrow, so my time in my craft room for now will be limited. I will try and keep things going but if I get behind and you see no postings...that is why.
This is not life threatening~broke the collar bone, a couple ribs and roughed up a bit. He will be needing some screws and a plate in the collar bone because of how far it separated.  Please say some prayers for a speedy recovery:) Thanks for understanding!!

Sherrie K

Scrapalicious USA Challenge #11

Hello Everyone, 
Happy Monday! I hope your all having a wonderful Day!! I wanted to post a quick little card that I made for a fun challenge at Scrapalicious USA . The challenge is to include a bear in your project. Since I have enjoyed playing with the Campin Critter cartridge I thought I would use it for this card too:)

Isn't he just the cutest? I cut my shaped card from the Lacy label cartridge at 9.43 x 5.09 and the base layer at 4.53 x 4.70. I cut this cute hungry bear from the Campin Critter cartridge at 3 3/4 plus his layers.I added some chocolate truffle crinkle ribbon from My Craft Spot  and some bakers twine from Scrappy Moms and the sentiment from Pink By Design ~tags and treats set. I also added some pearl drops using my Viva pearl pen~bronze color. I hope you check out the challenge and decide to play too:)
Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Summer Fun Project

Hello Everyone,

Good morning to you all and happy Sunday!! Wow, what a hot and humid day it is here! How is your weather? Well, since it's so hot out, I decided to stay in the air conditioning and do some inside work and play in my craft room a bit. I have made this project for a few challenges. I also had in mind my little niece, who just had a birthday and can take it with her to there condo for some summer fun.

I found this cute little pail at Michael's. I decided to fire up my cricut, grab some vinyl and see what I could come up with. I found "Summer"on Gypsy wondering cartridge and "Fun" on Once upon a Princess cartridge and welded the 2 words together at 4.16 x 6.55 and cut it out on black vinyl. I cut the tag at 4 1/2 and it's your day at 2 3/4 from the Birthday Bash cartridge. I filled it with some fun tissue, flip flops, outdoor games, water ball and some bubbles.  I added some fun polka dot ribbon, some flowers and of course....some bling and voila!

I am entering it in the following challenges:

1.) Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #23~Summer Fun
2.) More Than Favors~Wacky Wednesday challenge #44~Fun in the Sun
3.) Scrapbookaholic by Abby Challenge #9~Use bling
4.) Decorate to Celebrate Challenge #4~Kids Themed Birthday Party

Have a wonderful Day:)
Sherrie K

Everything is smore fun with you!

Hello Everyone,

Happy Saturday!!!  So, what is everyone doing this weekend?? Any fun camping trips planned? We are hoping to take a drive up the North Shore. It's so beautiful this time of year. I am looking forward to it!
I made a card today for a FUN challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday#68. The challenge is: Let's Go Camping-Create an outdoor theme project.

So, I picked up one of my favorite cartridges this morning, Campin Critters and got to work on this card. I cut out this cute little critter who is enjoying one our favorite things to do when we went camping... roasting marshmallows to make smores! It was funny, because it seems we ate half the bag of marshmallows before we even got one smore done. Everyone LOVED roasted marshmallows!

 The card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, base layer 4 x 5 1/4. I cut this cute porcupine out at 3 1/4 plus the layers. The sentiment is from Joy's Life~Wild Life Puns Stamp set. I used my Martha Stewart fringe scissor to add some grass and finished it off with a little twine.

I hope I have inspired you a little and decide to play along in this FUN challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut.  Hope you have a fantastic weekend!!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Guest Designer at M.A.G by the Page!!

H Everyone,

I am so excited and honored to have been asked to be a Guest Designer for M.A.G By the Page .  I have loved playing in their challenges! They have an awesome Design Team with a lot of inspiration and the challenges are unique to having only a page of images to work with, which truly makes this a challenge.

For this challenge we are to use the Rock Princess cartridge and "only" the images on pg 55. Here is what I came up with:)

I made this cute personalized photo box/memo pad for my daughter's desk at work. I included her new little puppy, Kearrah to the project. Isn't she cute???

I got the inspiration from  Creations with Christina a while back and went online to A Treasure Nest and purchased these photo box/memo pads. They are very reasonable and don't you think they would make wonderful gifts?

I simply painted the box and then covered the top with pretty pattern paper and inked the edges. I used the "K" on the challenge page to cut and use as a monogram for the box. I added a tag, some twine, bling, and ribbon to finish it up. Hope you like it! Now, stop on over to M.A.G by the Page and play along in the challenge, we'd love to see your project:)
Thanks again M.A.G by the Page for having me this week!

Also entering in a challenge at My Sheri Crafts Challenge #64~Faithful Companions.

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Happy Happy Birthday!

Hello Everyone,

I can't believe how fast the week is going!  Our weather has been so nice lately, it's really hard to craft. I just want to be outside!  I did manage to break away this afternoon and squeeze in some craft time to make this card for Birthday Sundaes Challenge #17 ~color challenge using orange, green and white and a birthday sentiment and Cricut Cardz Challenge #83 ~ Birthday card for Grandparent using any color/any cartridge.

I cut my card base from the Elegant Edges cartridge at 4.53 x 4.85, the base layer at 4.33 x 4.54 which I embossed with the SU petals a plenty folder. I added some pretty flowers I had in my stash and the cute sentiment is from My Creative Time~Wow, so many candles set. I also used the new curly label die cut from My Creative Time on my project too. I just love this cute little die. So many of her stamps fit perfectly in it:)

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Lovely!

Hello Everyone,

Happy Wednesday to all! Today's card is for a challenge at M.A.G by the Page ~Challenge #34~ we are to use the images "only" on pg 39 using the Simply Charmed cartridge. I am also entering this over at  Peachy Keen Let's Face it Friday Challenge ~Plentiful Pattern and  My Craft Spot Challenge #16 ~ink it up. Here is my project:

I cut these cute little flowers at 1.43 x 1.96 plus the layer using my gypsy. I also cut the "lovely" at 1.5. I added a touch of embossing along with some stitching to give the card a little pop.  I also added some cute little bows, stamped those cute little PK faces with 3 different sets~Princess faces, Dolly Dumplin and Everyday Character. I just love these little faces, don't you??

Thanks for stopping by and see you tomorrow!
Sherrie K

Thanks to my Blogger Friends!!

Hello Everyone,

I want to take a minute to say "Thanks" to all my followers. I have enjoyed all the sweet comments  you have left me. I  really enjoy reading them all. In fact, my hubby is saying he is convinced I am addicted to blogging, LOL!! I am on my computer ALL the time....ha ha that's not exactly true but I am on it a lot. O'well, what can I say! I am hooked:)

For today's card I am entering at Cricut 360 Challenge #2~Thank You~circle card.  The first thing that came to mind was not only to make a card for the challenge but specifically for all my blogger friends out there to show my appreciation for you:) So, here it is:

I made this shaped card using the Birthday Bash cartridge and welded it at 5.87 x 10.59 the circle layer at 5.75 using the Simply Charmed cartridge. I cut this pretty flower from Cindy Loo at 4" plus the layers. I embossed some of the layers using the swiss dots folder. I cut the "Thanks"  from..oh, I can't remember (oops I didn't make a note to that) and the tag from Once Upon a Princess at 1 1/2.

I wish I could mail one to all of you to say "Thanks" but that would be a bit difficult, ha? Well, here's to you...THANK YOU for being so sweet and I am so honored you like my creativity:)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

"Sweet" Shaped Card

Hi Everyone,

What a beautiful day today!!  I managed to get a lot of housework done, gardening and even had a little time to do some crafting this evening.  I made this cute shaped ice cream cone card using the Simply Charmed cartridge. I used my gypsy girl to weld the cones together. I cut it at 4.88 x 8.39 plus the layers. I embossed the bottom of the cone with the sizzix diamond folder.The cute little face was stamped using the PK~Wide Eyed Kids. I added some ribbon and stickles to add a little sparkle to the cone.

I also am entering this over at a challenge at CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #10~Clean and Simple "Shaped" card and Paper Cutz Challenge #99~image of ice cream cone, popsicle, ice cream sundae or milk shake.
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I am so honored to have such wonderful blog friends and followers!! I have been given another blog award. I received the Stinken' Cute Blog Award from Tiffany at Sparkles Memories and Amanda at
Tropic Krafts . Since this award has no rules... I would love to share this award with all my blogger friends. Please accept this award!!

I also received the Best Friend Blogger Award from Amy at Redheaded Crafter . Thank so much ladies for all these awards! I appreciate you passing these to me. I hope you stop by and visit their blogs. They are some of my favorite blogs to visit and always have a lot of fun projects to share:)

The rules for this award is that I have to share 5 things about myself with you and then pass it along to 5 bloggers.

1.) Love to garden
2.) Love to shop for bargains
3.) I enjoy going to movies
4.) I am addicted to embossing templates
5.) I do not like thunderstorms
I would like to pass this award to:
Laurie at Scraps by Sissy
Sarah at Sarah's Stamping and Stuff
Chriss at Scrappin' with Chriss and Lou
Heather at Houses Built of Cards
Amy at Amy's Crafting Space

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Winter Wonderland

Hi Everyone,

I hope your all enjoying the weekend!  I noticed that Celebrate the Occasion is having a challenge~Christmas in July...using no red. I thought it would be fun to play along in it. So, I dug out some Christmas supplies and away I went. Here is what I came up with:

I used my gypsy and cut this card base at 11.11 x5.75, base layer at 5.00 x 5.06 which I embossed with the spots and dots folder and the octagon layer at 5.24 x 5.08 using the Winter Woodland cartridge. The deer was cut at 4 1/2 and the sentiment at 1 1/4. I had these cute snowflake accents from Imaginisce and thought they would look perfect on this card. It actually was kind of fun making a Christmas card....I  am thinking I should jump start my holiday cards now:)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Relax in the Sun

Hello Everyone,

Welcome and thanks for stopping by! Today I made a quick and fun card for a challenge #83 at Cricut Cardz The challenge is to make a card with a summer apparel or accessory.

I chose Life's a Beach cartridge and cut these cute little flip flops at 2 3/4 plus the layers.  I added some little prima flowers and bling to style them up a bit. I used a couple different embossing folders to add some pop to my card. I used floral flourishes and the spots folder. The sentiment is from My Creative Time~Have fun in the sun set.  Have a great weekend!!!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Happy Happy Birthday!

Hello Everyone,

Wow, it's Friday! Yeah! So what kind of plans does everyone have?? I actually have kind of a lazy weekend planned. I'm going to try and catch up on some housework, do some gardening and get in my craft room and finish up some things I have been working on.

I wanted to share this card with you that I made using my gypsy and the Wild Card cartridge.  I cut this shaped card at 4.84 x 9.26 and the circle from Birthday Bash cartridge at 3.86 x 4.05 which I embossed with the floral flourishes sizzix folder.

I cut the accent pieces from the Winter Frolic cartridge at 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 1 3/4 and 2" layered them and added a small pearl in the middle. I used this awesome curly label die from My Creative Time along with her stamp set~Wow, so many candles. I heat embossed the sentiment for it to pop on the shimmery gold paper.

I am entering it in these challenges:
Scrapalicious USA Challenge #10 ~Turquoise
Die Cuttin Divas Sketch Challenge #22 ~Sketch challenge
Birthday Sundaes Challenge #16 ~Anything goes
My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge ~Wild Card and add embossing to your project
More than Favors CCCC #23 ~Wild Card

Remember about the FUN blog hop going on tonight at Whimsical Wednesdays 7pm (EST).
It should be a lot of fun, great projects and awesome giveaways!!

There is a Pinkalicious Birthday Blog Hop going on Saturday starting at 7 am. Check out those details HERE at Love to Crop. Have fun hopping:)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Stay Cool in the Pool

Hello Everyone,

Hope your all having a great week! This week is flying by:) Today I made a FUN card for a challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #67 ~Pool Time and My Craft Spot Challenge #15 ~Sunny Days.

My card base is 5 1/2 card, base layer 5 3/8  x 5 3/8. I cut the floaty w/girl at 3 1/2  and the sun at 2 1/4 from Pack your Bags cartridge. I used the Peachy Keen~Princess Face asst for the cute little face on the sun .

I just got the curly label die from  My Creative Time  in the mail and thought I would use it on this card. The sentiment is also from My Creative Time ~Have fun in the sun set which fits perfect in her die. Love it!  Hope you find time to stop over to these blogs and play in the challenges:)

This is what our summers where all about when we were kids. Spent our days at the pool and the lakes. Talk about relaxing.....I want those days back, LOL!

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

Whimsical Wednesday Blog Hop this Friday!!!

Hello Everyone,

Be sure to mark your calenders for this Fri July 8th at 7pm (EST) for the  Whimsical Wednesday Blog Hop . You will get the chance to meet the new Design Team and have a chance to see some amazing projects!!! There will be chances to win lots of blog candy too :) See you on Friday~you won't want to miss this!!!

Sherrie K

Throwback Thursday "Cricutless Challenge" and Winner!!!

Hello Everyone,

 My Creative Time  has a "cricutless" sketch challenge going on and thought I would join in. Talk about last minute, yikes! This would be a big challenge for me since I love my cricut and I can't imagine making a card or layout without using my cricut. At first I thought, how is this possible!

It actually was not as bad as I thought it would be but I still kept wanting to turn my cricut on, LOL!! It's not one of my favorites, it just didn't want to go together the way I had pictured it in my mind. O'well, I hope you like it:)
 Here is the sketch for us to go on:

I decided to make an Anniversary card since I needed one this week.  My card base is 5 1/4. The base layer I used my Martha Stewart punch set to create the heart shape outer layer. The next layer (polka-dot) is cut at 3 7/8 x 3 7/8. I found this cute heart embellishment from~ the card connection and adhered it to this pretty prima flower. I used my SU heart punch for the little hearts and glittered the edges for a little sparkle. I added some ribbon and a charm to finish it off.

Now, onto the winner for my 4th of July giveaway via random.org

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Drum roll........the winner is Tiffany!!

Tiffany said...

I love the 4th of July! We always celebrate with a cookout with family followed by fireworks. What a great giveaway. This one is at the the top of my wish list :) Of course I am a follower!

Congratulations Tiffany from Sparkled Memories . You are the winner of the Birthday Bash Cartridge!! I will be emailing you for your address so I can get this fun cartridge out to you:) Congrats Again!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Tacky Tuesday Guest Designer!

Be sure to go HERE to enter in my giveaway!

Hello Everyone,

I am so excited to have been asked again by the Ooh so talented, Ruthie to be Guest Designer for the Tacky Tuesday's Challenge. Thank you so much Ruthie!  I have always enjoyed visiting her blog over at  September Ninth . She is always inspiring me with her creative projects and I am so happy to be here on her blog today.

The Tacky Tuesday Challenge for today is "Cool Treat" (Ice cream, Popsicle, Shake) AND the word sweet in your sentiment.
Here is my project for this challenge:

I made this Z fold Birthday card starting with a base card 5 1/2 x 10 3/4. I scored it at 3 1/4 and 6 1/2. This yummy shake is from the Nifty Fifties cartridge cut at 4 1/2 plus the layers.  I also added a little ribbon, bakers twine and a cake charm. The sentiments are from  My Creative Time ~This n That stamp set and Wow, so many candles stamp set.

I  made a little pocket to hold a gift card from the DQ for some yummy cold treats!! I even used my sewing machine to stitch around it (which is hard to see) but I am proud as I have not used it in years! I embossed the pocket with the spots folder and added a couple stars from Once Upon a Princess cartridge cut at 1 1/4 and 2 1/2 and a cute little border from a Martha Stewart punch.

Now, lets see if  I can get this card off before I get tempted to grab that gift card myself and head to the DQ. This is one of my weaknesses. I LOVE the DQ :) I hope you enjoy my card and be sure to stop by Ruthie's blog over at September Ninth for all the information to play along with us!

For the Tacky Tuesday Facebook Page~Go HERE

Thanks for visiting,

Sherrie K

Baby Shower Invitation

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July!! We had a an awesome day taking in the parade and going to a BBQ at our friends house. We had a wonderful day and the weather was just awesome!!

I did manage to find a little time to craft this evening.  I made a cute little baby shower invitation using my gypsy and the Baby Steps cartridge. I cut this onsie shaped card at 4.49 x 7.97 plus the layers. I used the hide contour on the flower and the hat because all I wanted to cut was the onsie. I love that feature! I used SU punches for around the sentiment. The sentiment~Baby shower is from My Pink Stampers Sweet Baby Set.

I am entering this over at Cricut 360 Challenge Blog #1~Design an invitation. Stop over and check this new challenge blog out. The Design Team is amazing and you will find a lot of inspiration by visiting them!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Sending you get well hugs

Be sure to go HERE for my Blog Candy Giveaway!!!
Hello Everyone,

Today I made a card that will be sent off to a little boy named Angelo. Angelo is 15 months old and underwent brain surgery last week to remove a brain tumor and is the grandson of Margie over at  Bella Bug Creations 

Stephanie from Whimsical Wednesday and her awesome Design Team have decided to pull together and make get well cards for little Angelo.  This is also the challenge for this week. What a wonderful idea~ I am happy to participate!

For my card I used the Birthday Bash cartridge to cut this cute little bear in a wagon. I cut it at 3 3/4 plus all the layers. I embossed some of the layers with the spots folder, divine swirls folder and the lattice folder. I cut the tag at 2" from the Once Upon a Princess cartridge. The sentiment~sending you get well wishes is from My Creative Time~Pain, pain go away stamp set. I also used some pretty bakers twine that I purchased from My Craft Spot

Be sure to stop over at Whimsical Wednesday for all the details about participating in making a get well card for little Angelo. I can't imagine what their family is going through~let's work together and try and lift their spirits and put a smile on little Angelo's face!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Celebrate the 4th of July card

Be sure to go HERE for my Blog Candy Giveaway!!!

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to post this quick card that I made before we take off for the day. We are planning a little trip to Lake Superior for the afternoon.  The weather is excellent and it should be a lot of fun!

For my card that I made today is to celebrate the 4th of July. I am entering it in a couple of challenges as well. My card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. base layer at 4 x 5. I cut the scallop from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 4" and embossed it with the stars folder. I cut the second scallop using a SU 2 3/8 scallop punch, which I also embossed with the stars folder. I cut the rocket at 4 1/4 from the Independence Day cartridge plus the layers. The sentiment in from My Creative Time~My little firecracker set.

I am entering it in these challenges:

More than Favors~Wacky Wednesday #43~Red, White and Blue
Scrapalicious USA #9~Sketch
Scrappy Moms Terrific Tuesday ~Stand and Salute (which I don't have~used Independence Day)

I hope you enjoy your day!!
Sherrie K

Blog Candy Giveaway!!!

Hello Everyone,


Let the celebrating begin!!!! 

Independence Day provides America the chance to remember its Birthday and it's Freedoms.

There are many ways to celebrate the day.  Families often celebrate by hosting or attending a BBQ or maybe even take in the 4th of July Parade. 

We are planning a day at the lake with some friends to do a little fishing, take in some sun and eat, eat, eat! Always, way to much food! We are also going to visit family and maybe take in the 4th of July Parade.

I would like to jump start the holiday today by having a giveaway!!  This happens to be one of my favorite cartridges and excited to give this to one of my crafty friends.

All you have to do is:

1.) Become a follower, if not already.

2.) Leave a comment letting me know that your a new follower OR already a follower with your email so I have a way to reach you.

3.) Tell me how you celebrate the 4th of July

4) Extra entry: Post this giveaway on your blog or sidebar and leave another comment with a link back to this post.

**You have til midnight EST on Tue. July 5th. I will choose a winner, via random.org and post the winner on Wed July 6th.**

***please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries

Thanks for visiting and good luck!!! Happy 4th!

Sherrie K