TakeTime To Relax

Hello Everyone,

I hope your having a wonderful Wednesday!! Can you believe it...2nd post today? I didn't want to miss out~I was scrabbling to try and fit in this challenge over at Cricut 360 which ends this evening and finally decided to put down my "to do list" today and getter done..no biggy that the laundry, dusting and vacuuming, etc wait another day, right? LOL!

So, off I go to my craft room and here is my card that I made for the challenge. My card base is 6".  I cut this bathing beauty at 3 1/4 plus the layers from the Pack Your Bags cartridge, the tree from the Life's a Beach cartridge at 3 1/2 and 2" and distressed them a bit and added a little doodling. The little flip flops are also from Life's a Beach at 1".

I used fringe scissors from Martha Stewart for the grass and then cut 1 x 6 and 1 1/2 x 6 strips of green, tan and blue~then tore and distressed and added it to the beach to get the sandy beach look in front of the water. The sentiment is from Pink By Design~Summer Vacation set.  In about 3 weeks, I will be doing exactly this........relaxing and sipping on a cocktail in Mexico. Can't wait:)

So, now that I feel like I got my craft fix for the day........I am off to get my housework done. I am behind big time because all my spare time has been helping my daughter pack/clean up before she moves into her home in a couple weeks.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to be back tomorrow!
Sherrie K

100% Princess

Hello Everyone,

Today I wanted to try and fit in a challenge that is about to end at M.A.G Challenge by the Page. What I like about this challenge is that it forces you to be a bit more creative because you are only allowed to use the cuts on a particular page of the cartridge they choose. This challenge #41 is to use the Sweet Treats cartridge and page #45 only. So, on went the thinking cap and here is what I came up with:)

I cut the crown at 3.73 x 5.99 welding them together using my gypsy for the shape. The base layer is cut at 3.73 plus all the layers. I embossed the green layer of the crown with the polka dots folder and the heart with the divine swirls folder.

I dressed it up a little by putting some prima flowers and a touch of glitter (stickles) along with a cute little heart stick pin. I felt it still needed something...so I added a little stitching and a cute sentiment from Scrappy Moms Stamps ~Happily Ever After stamp set. Great card fit for any little Princess, ha?

I am also entering it a fun challenge over at My Craft Spot Challenge #23 "Sew" much fun!  (You are to add sewing, stitching or faux stitching to your project) There is plenty of time to join in the fun, so come on and play along...

Thanks for looking,
Sherrie K

Woo-ray for you!

Hello Everyone,

I would love to share this card that I made using the Cindy Lou cartridge. I have not used this cartridge in a long time but I remembered lovin' this owl:)  I know after seeing a few challenges... I needed to go grab this cute owl and do something with this cut. So, here it is...hope you like it!

This is a 6 x6 card base, base layer 5 7/8. The cute owl is cut at 3 3/4 plus the layers. I cut the scallop/flower shape from the Accent Essential cartridge at 4 3/4 (yellow) and 4 1/2 (pattern). The stars are cut from the Rock Princess cartridge at 3 1/4 and 3 1/2. The curly label die cut around the sentiment is from My Creative Time and the sentiment is from My Pink Stamper ~Tweetie Hoo puns. I added glossy accents on the eyes which is so cool but hard to see on photo~ but love the look of it!

Here are a few challenges I will be entering this in:

1.) Paper Cutz  ~Challenge #106 Wish upon a star
2.) Getting Cricky Simple Sunday ~Challenge~"Winged Things"
3) Fantabulous Cricut ~Challenge #75~A Splash or colour

Also a "BIG" thank you for the Butterfly Award from Felicia at Scrapper in the Making and Esther from For the Joy of Creating.  I am so honored you thought to pass this to me. I just received this award a few days back and passed it on~ Go HERE for those details. Please be sure to pay a visit to Felicia and Esther's blog. You will enjoy their talent and creativity! Thanks again Felicia and Esther!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Puppy LOVE

Hello Everyone,

Where did the weekend go??? Oooh, they go waaaay to fast, don't they? I would like to say "Thanks" to my blogger friends~ KAREN from Crafted with Love by Karen ,  LISA from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon and MARIBEL from I love scrapping who passed over a few awards to me. Thanks guys!! I so appreciate it and am amazed you think of me.
Please stop over at visit these 3 talented ladies. They are wonderful crafters and you will be so happy you did!

My card that I would like to share with you is cut from Elegant Edges cartridge. I cut the base using my gypsy at 5.02 (embossed one side with the polka dots folder), base frame layer at 4.79 x 5.01. I just love this frame:) It had hearts that cut out at the corners and just love the edging of it.

The cut pooch is cut from Sweethearts cartridge at 3.12 plus the layers and the "Puppy Love" at 1 1/2. I added some ribbon and cute little bows to puppy along with some little rhinestones for the collar using my I-Rock that I won from Joni at Counting the Days~ Thank you Joni! Lovin it:)

I am entering this over at Whimsical Wednesday Challenge~Inspiring Words. This week Barb from BUG BITES  is sponsoring their challenge and you have a chance to win her awesome set called "ALL YEAR ROUND". I am also entering this at  More Than Favors CCCC #29 Challenge~Sweethearts.  There is still plenty of time to play. So, pop over to Whimsical Wednesday  and More Than Favors to check out the challenges and come join in:)


Have a GREAT day and thanks for stopping!!
Sherrie K

You made my heart smile!

Hello Everyone,

Happy Sunday!! I hope your all enjoying your weekend! It's such a gorgeous day here in northern Minnesota. The air was crisp this morning which is another sign of fall being right around the corner. I have had a busy day already but I did manage to sneak away for just a bit and make this card for a few challenges that I wanted to participate in. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy it:)

I cut this cute giraffe from the Create A Critter cartridge at 5.24 using my gypsy and all the layers. The grass I cut at 1" and I also cut a layer with my fringe scissors just to try and give it some depth. I used My Creative Time ~Scallop and Stitched circle along with My Creative Time ~Many Greetings stamp set for my sentiment. If you are looking for some great sentiments, pop over to Emma's blog, My Creative Time and check her sets out. They are awesome and you will love them all:)

I am entering it in the following challenges:
1.) Love to Crop ~It's a jungle out there
2.) Cricut Cardz Challenge #89~It's a jungle out there

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Let's Getaway

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share this very quick card that I made for a challenge at More than Favors~Wacky Wednesday Challenge #48~Travel and My Sheri Crafts Challenge #67~Vacation.  There is some time left for the challenges so come on and join it the fun.....

I used Pack your Bags cartridge for the plane and cut it at 2". The clouds are cut from the Create A Critter cartridge at 1 1/4, 1/12, and 1 3/4.  I embossed the clouds with the Divine Swirls folder and I used some stickles to add a little sparkle to each of them. The sentiment is from Pink By Design ~Summer Vacation set. I had fun putting this card together and the whole time kept thinking... only 4 weeks to go and I am off to Mexico. Yay...so needed and can't wait!

Thanks for stopping,
Sherrie K

Happy Birthday!!!

Hello Everyone,

Hope your having a fantastic day! Beautiful weather the last few days. Here is a card that I made using my Pooh Font cartridge. It has been a long time since I used this cartridge and thought it would be fun again. I also wanted to play in a challenge at Birthday Sundaes which is a color challenge~ Use pink, green and white (neutrals can be used if needed). 

I cut the base of the card at 5" from the lacy labels cartridge and welding them with my gypsy. I also cut a layer at 4 3/4 and 4 1/2. I cut Piglet at 4" plus all the layers. I did a little embossing using the swiss dots folder on the teddy bear. The circle and lacy circle is from Nestibilities~Lacey circles set and the sentiment is from My Pink stamper~Sweet Baby. I added a double bow with some satin ribbon I had in my stash along with some prima flowers to spruce Piglet up a bit. Thanks for looking:)

Have a GREAT weekend!!
Sherrie K

Hope Your Day is Fabulous

Hello Everyone,

So glad it's Friday~It's been a LONG week! Boy, the days seem to be flying by, ha?  It feels like fall is right around the corner~the air is feeling a bit cooler and leaves are starting to change...yikes! Not ready for that yet!

Here is a card that I made for a couple fun challenges going on. My shaped card is cut from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 4.81 x 5.64 and welded together, base layer at 4.34 x 4.90.

The little three hats are cut from the Straight from the Nest cartridge at 2 1/2 plus the layers. I used the Peachy Keen Stamps ~ Everyday Character set for the faces and the sentiment is from Papertrey Ink ~Signature Greetings. I added a little glossy accents for the eyes~they look pretty glossy...almost like they've been sippin' on something....LOL! Thanks for looking!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1.) Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #27~Circle shaped card
2.) Scrappy Moms Challenge~Straight from the Nest
3.) Whimsical Wednesday Challenge~Three times a charm

Have a GREAT weekend,
Sherrie K

Today...is your day!

Hello Everyone,

Happy Thursday!!  I was able to sneak in my craft room for a bit  last night to make a card for a couple challenges that are going on and would love to share it with you!

For this card I used Create a Critter for the skunk and cut it at 2.64 x 3.00 with my gypsy so I could hide the face. The face is from the PK291 Sampler pkg of faces.  Isn't this skunk just so cute?

 I did a little embossing with the spots folder, added some buttons and pretty crinkle ribbon from My Craft Spot.  I used my SU oval and scallop oval and the cute sentiment~Today.....is your day~ is from
Getting Cricky with K. Andrew ~Positive Thoughts Set. Hope you like it:)

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1.) Peachy Keen Sketch Challenge #59 with a Twist~use buttons
2.) Peachy Keen~Lets Face it Friday Challenge ~Our Furry Friends
3.) Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday #74~Birthday Bash
4.) Scrapbookaholic by Abby Challenge #12 ~Anything Goes

I also want to thank DIANA over at DL.ART for passing the Butterfly Award to me. I am very happy and honored to receive it!!  Thanks so much for thinking of me. Please stop on over and pay Diana a visit. You won't be sorry, she is very creative and inspiring!! I was just given this award a couple days back~please go HERE to see the details of this award. Thanks Diana!

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Happy Trails and Winner of my 6 month Blogaversary

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to share a card that I made for a challenge over at Paper Cutz Challenge #105~Down on the Farm. I used the Old West cartridge that I just bought at a great deal at Michael's. I have looked at this cartridge on and off but just didn't think I would use it.  Then one day I saw it at a price I couldn't pass up. So, here is my very first project using this cartridge.

I cut the cowboys at 3 3/4 and 4 1/2 plus the layers, the fence at 3" and Happy Trails at 1 1/2. I love how the cowboys turned out. I did a little inking to give it some dimension. I added some hemp for the rope and attached it to the fence. The grass is cut with my Martha Stewart fringe scissors. Hope you like it:)

NOW FOR THE WINNER OF MY 6 MONTH BLOGAVERSARY:)

First of all, welcome to all of my new followers..(and older ones too) I cannot thank you all of you enough for taking the time to come visit me and leave such sweet comments!! I enjoyed reading them all and am so grateful to have such wonderful blogger friends. I am so inspired by all of you and appreciate being part of this fun, crafty family.

The winner for my 6 month Blogaversary was chosen via random.org..the winner is:
LISA at A Mermaid's Craft

Congratulations Lisa!! I will be emailing you for your address so that I can get these goodies out to you!!

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

Butterfly Award

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend! It has been crazy around my household that last week and I apologize for not posting, visiting and commenting. I promise I will be back in full force real soon!!

My daughter purchased a home about 10 days ago and found out Friday night at 8pm that the inspectors suggested that it be painted (outside) before the appraiser comes on Wednesday (as they would call that and we'd have to paint it anyway but would save us the cost of a re-inspection) ...so guess what....part of the agreement was we would paint. However, we thought we'd have more than 5 days to do it in. Yikes!

Well, we hit it hard and of course, it had to rain part way through it all and made a mess for us and had to re-do one whole side (weather..not in our favor) We did manage to get the house done and now onto the garage with 2 evenings to finish it in. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Along with that, I committed to help my daughters girlfriends throw a baby shower for my daughter which was on Sunday with about 50 people attending. So, I had food to prepare and set up that I said I would do...so I was probably looking like a crazy women~it's been a blur that last few days.

I am missing all of my blogger friends so much and my craft room. Please keep in touch with me...things will settle down soon, I hope!! Thanks for understanding:)
 

I have to say, when I found time to get on my computer I was so excited to have received an award from Amy at http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com/ Her blog is great and she is super talented. Stop by her blog and check out her awesome projects:) Thanks so much Amy for passing this award to me: )

To receive this award, I need to: answer several questions,

award this 'Butterfly Award' to 10 other bloggers,

contact the 10 bloggers to let them know they have been

given this award, and I also need to show a link to the

person who gave me the 'Butterfly Award'. So here goes...

                                  

Q1) Name your favorite colour?
Pink

Q2) Name your favorite song?

Remind me~by Brad Paisley and Cari Underwood

Q3) Name your favorite dessert?

 Apple pie

Q4) What wizzes you off at the moment?

Not having time to get in my garden

Q5) Your favorite pet?

My dog, Gizzy

Q6) Black or White?
White

Q7) Your biggest fear?
heights and roller coasters

Q8) Best Feature?

My sense of humor

Q9) Everyday attitude? 

Happy

Q10) What is perfection?

DQ Parfait (lol)

Q11) Guilty Pleasure?

Snickers~yum!

Q12) When you're upset you?

 I go for a walk or a drive

 

Now I have to pass this award to 10 other friends. This is so difficult because there are so many wonderful bloggers and I enjoy all of you.   But, here goes..  These are in no particular order ( I am passing this award to a few more than 10 because I just can't stop at 10.....hehe)  Please be sure to stop by and pay a visit to each of these  fabulous ladies. You will love visiting because they are so talented and are so inspirational.

1.) Jovan @ http://www.cardsbyjovan.com/

2.) Amber @ http://my3escrapbooking.blogspot.com/

3.) Shelly @ http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

4.) Pat @ http://patsscraps.blogspot.com/

5.) Sharon @ http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com/

6.) Lisa @http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

7.) Adrian @http://byadrian4u.blogspot.com/

8.) Melanie @ http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com/

9.) Amy @http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/

10.) Lisa @ http://www.indymermaid.blogspot.com/

11.) Chriss @ http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/

12.) Candace @ http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/

Have a great day and thanks again Amy for the award!!!

Sherrie K

Just a note

If you have not entered in my giveaway and you would like to.... please go HERE

Hello Everyone!

Happy Friday!!! I would like to share a Back to School project with you. I think this would be a great gift idea for a Teacher, school staff, bus driver, etc and very inexpensive. If you looking for a quick project and need of making a large amount, this is perfect!

 I bought this little note book for next to nothing and decorated it up with some cute Back to School paper from DCWV~Back to School.  I used My Creative Time embossed envelope die and stamp from~Happy Mail stamp set. I cut the cute apple from Create a Critter at 2.50 and the cute little face is from Peachy Keen ~Princess Face Asst. I added some bakers twine from Scrappy Moms Stamps , cute polka dot ribbon for a bow and charm that I had in my stash.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1.) Die Cuttin Divas ~Challenge #28~Back to School
2.) Cricut Cardz~Challenge #88~Back to School using the 3 R's~ribbon, rhinestones and the color red
3.) Cards By Jovan ~Back to School
4.) Cricut 360 ~Challenge #8~Back to School


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

Happy Birthday!!!

If you have not entered in my giveaway and you would like to.... please go HERE

Hello Everyone,

Okay seriously I am not paying attention...I have missed 2 challenges that when I went to post the project, they were closed. Yikes!!  I need to get my act together, hehe! I have had some other things going on that is consuming my time...and I am slippin:( After I get through the next couple weeks, maybe things will settle down and get right back on track!!!

I managed to squeeze in this easel card that I made for a few challenges that I wanted to participate in. I hope you like it:) 

I cut the yummy cupcake from the Sweet Treats cartridge at 4" plus the layers. I did a little embossing using the spots/dots and divine swirls folder.

I added some pretty little adhesive pearls to the frosting and used glossy accents on the heart. I included a few brads and a cute little charm that I had in my stash. I used an EK Success punch for the border and the sentiment is from SU~Happy Everything stamp set.

I am entering it in the following challenges:

1.) Paper Cutz Challenge #104~Color Challenge~turquoise, red, white and black
2.) Birthday Sundaes Challenge #22~It's all about the brads
3.) Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #73~Piece of Cake
4.) Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #26~must be an easel card
As always, thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Friends~Gift Box

Hello Everyone,

Hope your all having a good week!! This week is just flying by...Wow, the weather has been so beautiful. In the 70's~perfect for me! I would like to share this cute little gift box that I made for a special friend who is always doing nice things for me. I wanted to make a special gift for her to let her know how much I appreciate her friendship!  I cut the box from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge at fit to page = 5 3/4.

The adorable little girl is from Kate's ABC's cartridge cut at 4" plus all the layers. This cartridge has the sweetest images on it. I just love it! The tag is from Stampin Up~Tiny Tags. I dressed this box with a little ribbon, flowers, bling and some doodling  and finished. Pretty quick project which I love!  I am planning on filling this little box with some Bath & Body lotion along with a gift card~perfect size for that, ha?

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1.)  My Craft Spot ~challenge #21~Gift bag/boxes
2.)  More Than favors Wacky Wednesday ~challenge #47~Friendship
3.)  Love To Crop ~Ribbon and bling to your project
4.)  Creative Cutter Room Link Up Party ~Let's get inspired
5.)  Scrapalicious USA ~challenge~anything other than a card


If you have not entered in my giveaway and you would like to.... please go  HERE

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Thank You!

Hello Everyone,

Wow, thanks everyone for all the sweet comments and joining me in celebrating my 6 month Blog Anniversary! You are all so kind, sweet and so supportive. I am enjoying reading all the comments and again.....thank you so much for your friendship!!

If you have not entered in my giveaway and you would like to.... please go HERE


Hope you are all having a wonderful day!! On my way home from a trip to Menard's with my hubby, we spotted tree's that are changing already. Can you believe that? I actually like fall, but not so crazy for what comes next, LOL! 

I made a quick card for the sweet lady that grooms my dog, Gizzy. He has been going to her for 15 yrs and she absolutely loves him.  I also thought that I would use an older cartridge for My Creative Times Throwback Thursday Challenge which is to use a "retired" cartridge and play in this challenge. You have until Wednesday if you still want to join in :)

I cut the base from the Elegant Edges cartridge at 5.38 x 11.49. The base layer at 5.15 x 5.65 on pg 39. I cut the dog house from a "retired" cartridge, Paper Pups at 3.94 x 3.74. The cute little pup is cut at 1.12 x 3.73 grouped and welded to the house plus the layers.  I did a little embossing with the spots folder and the tag is from Hero Arts. I added some stickles to the stars for a sparkly look and some bling which is from my Diva pearl pen.

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

My 6 mo Blog Anniversary Giveaway and Winner of the Back to School Blog Hop!!

Hello Everyone,

Happy Monday!!! Hope you all had a great weekend! I am super excited to celebrate my 6 month Blog Anniversary!! It actually was on last Monday Aug. 8th but my week was so packed along with being out of town for a few days that I decided to wait til today to announce it and to celebrate it!!

Wow, where do I begin. When I thought about having a blog it was to allow me to share some of my creations and to pick up some tips and or idea's on crafting. I never had a clue on just how many crafty bloggers were out their in blog land. I am amazed by the amount of friends I have made through this journey. I have loved every minute of it and am truly blessed to have so many blogger friends. You're all are amazing, talented and so gifted.  I am motivated not only because I enjoy crafting but because of you. Your sweet comments and support along the way has been so wonderful.

 I am so grateful and honored that I have had the opportunity to Guest Design on some blogs along with attending Blog Hops in the past 6 mo and enjoying taking it all in:) Thanks you guys so much for the last 6mo and look forward to the next 6mo!!!
 So, let's celebrate!!!

Since I am just loving this cartridge~Elegant Edges I decided to give one away to one of my blogger buddies...along with this 6 x 6 paper pad and matching paper flowers from~ it's the little things.

Here is what you need to do:

1.) Must be a follower

2.) Leave a comment on this post letting me know you are. Be sure to leave your contact info in case you win.

3.) Extra chance~Spread the news...Post about my giveaway on your blog and come back and tell me you did.

** I will choose a winner, via random.org and post the winner on Tue Aug 23rd****Please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries.


The winner of the Back to School Blog Hop is........ 
Carri from DoubleClickConnections Congrats Carri!!


Thanks for visiting and good luck,
Sherrie K

Sence of Humor

Hello Everyone,

I hope your enjoying your weekend! Don't the weekends just fly by?? I would like to share a couple scrap pages I did from some Christmas pictures that we had taken when the kids were all home. Of course, as you can see my 3 musketeers are up to there usual behavior when it's time for pictures.

They all tease me because I am always running around with my camera and they don't like taking pictures. So for a while, no cooperation until I started to whine a bit. My baby is actually the real goof ball of the family. He usually starts it and from there they are all out of control and laughing hysterically. It's fun at times to see them goof off and enjoy hanging out.

I cut the Family from the Gypsy Wondering at 2.21 x 4.25, Fun from Lyrical Letters at 2.22 x 3.20 and the scroll flower from Joys of the Season at 2.50 x 11.50. The star was from Tie the Knot at 3.57 x 2.16. I embossed the little flowers and added a little bling. Very quick and simple which when you have a tons of pictures, that's what you shoot for, right?  Hope you like:)  I still would like to add a title to the 2nd page just had a brain freeze...probably will say Christmas 2010. Any suggestions?
I am entering this over at Whimsical Wednesdays Challenge #17~"Sense of Humor" .

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Back to School Blog Hop!

Hello Everyone and Welcome to Sherrie Scraps with Passion and the Back to School Blog Hop hosted by Jovan at Cards by Jovan. I am so excited to be participating in this hop with so many other creative bloggers. Jovan will be having a challenge on her blog and a great giveaway, so be sure to check it out. If you have arrived from Adrian's blog you are in the right spot. If you happen to stumble on my upon my blog and would like to play along, please do so by starting at Jovan's blog.

With my children all out of grade school and college, back to school doesn't effect my household anymore. When they were younger we always took a day or two and shopped for new cloths, shoes, backpacks and school supplies, etc.  We always had a fun time together and the kids looked forward to it!!

The first day of school went like this~ the kids would go to school, Dad would go to work and I would meet up with about 8 of my girlfriends for coffee/breakfast. Then some of us would head to work and some off to the mall. Guess where I would go???? Ha ha.....that would defiantly be the MALL:) We still meet the first day of school, even though are kids are all out of school..fun, ha?

My project today is a cute little treat bag idea. You could make this for a Teacher or classmates and fill it with a yummy treat like laffy taffy, gummies, etc:) I always had fun making and sending treat bags with the kids to school for their classmates each year.

 I used the Accent Essentials cartridge for the shape and cut 2 of them at 3 1/2 and adhered them to a small treat bag originally sized at 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 cut down to 3 1/2 x 2 3/4. I cut the apple at 2 3/4 from the Doodle Charms cartridge and the cute little face from the Peachy Keen~Princess Face. Cute little face, ha? My sentiment is from TPC Studio~I love school stamp set. I also added a little ribbon and some sweet bakers twine.  Hope you like!

In case you get lost, here is the lineup:

Jovan ~http://www.cardsbyjovan.com/

Cindy~ http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Amy~ http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/

Girla~ http://girliascards.blogspot.com/

Amber~ http://my3escrapbooking.blogspot.com/

Jayne~ http://jayne-designs.blogspot.com/

Adrian~ http://byadrian4u.blogspot.com/

Sherrie~ http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/

Amanda~ http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Melissa~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Theresa~ http://miislucky.blogspot.com/

Amber~ http://stayingcrafty.blogspot.com/
Carri~ http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
Now for some blog candy:)

All you have to do is:

1.) Become a follower

2.) Leave a comment on this post letting me know you are. Be sure to leave your contact info in case you win. Good luck!

** I will be posting the winner, via random.org on Mon Aug 15****Please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries.

Your next stop is AMANDA

I am also entering this in the following challenges:

1.) Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #25~Back to School
2.) Whimsical Wednesday Challenge~Back to School
3.) Scrapbookaholic By Abby Challenge #11~Back to School
4.) Creative Cutter Room Challenge~Back to School
5.) My Sheri Crafts Challenge#66~Back to School
Thanks for visiting and I hope you have fun hopping....

Sherrie K

Catch a Wave

Hello Everyone,

It's Friday!!! Yeah...a lot to do over the weekend~hope I find a little time to craft:) I will keep my fingers crossed! So, I wanted to sneak this quick card that I made for a fun challenge over at My Craft Spot ~Challenge #20 It's hot out there!  

This card is this surfer dude and the layers at 4" from Pack your Bags cartridge. I embossed the surf board with a Tim Holtz folder~bricked and the waves with the Divine Swirls folder. The base layer (stamp) is cut at 4" also from the Pack your Bags cartridge. I added a little twine and a little bling using my pearl pen from Viva. The sentiment is from Pink by Design~Summer Vacation set.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for the Back to School Blog Hop. There is a great lineup, fun projects and some wonderful giveaways! See you tomorrow!!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Bug me anytime!!

Hello Everyone,

Wow, can you believe it's Friday again! It has been super busy and there just never seems to be enough time in a day to get all the things done on my list. Does anyone else feel like that
sometimes? There are so many challenges going on and I just can't seem to get ahead of them :(
I did manage to find a little time this evening to play in this challenge:) Here is a quick project for a challenge I made for over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #72~Let's get buggy.


I cut this little gift box from Once Upon a Princess cartridge at fit to page which ended up 6 3/4. The cricket is cut from Live Simply cartridge at 1 3/4 plus the layers.

I tore a little paper border along the bottom and added some gathered ribbon along with a cute little sentiment~Bug me anytime from My Creative Time . I also used My Creative Time's wonderful new die~scallop and stitched circle. I love this size bag~it works perfect for candy or for any small gift.

Thanks for stopping!
Sherrie K

Berry best wishes!

Hello Everyone,

Hope your all enjoying the week! I have been out of town the past couple days visiting my family. So, it's time to play some catch up and get some projects done. I will be busy in my craft room the next couple days and hopefully be back to share some fun projects. Be sure to stop back on Saturday for the Back to School Blog Hop. It will be a lot of fun~ there will be a lot of inspirational projects and blog candy giveaways!!

I want to share a card I made for September Ninths~Tacky Tuesday Challenge #9~Berry/Fruit cut and the word "berry" in the sentiment.

The shaped card is from the Elegant Edges cartridge at 5.00 and the base layer at 4.88 x 5.11. I cut the strawberry vine from the Rock Princess cartridge at 2.81 x 3.14 and the layers. I embossed the flowers with the swiss dots folder.  The cute sentiment is from Joy's Life~Yummy Puns Set and the die is from My Creative Time.  I am really liking the Elegant Edges cartridge. It has a great selection of images to make shaped cards and a great frame feature. It's at the top of my favorites!  I thought it would be fun to weave the satin ribbon around the outer part of the base layer for a different look. Hmmm, I think it's okay, what do you think??


Be back tomorrow for some exciting news..........

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Winner of the Princess Blog Hop!!

Hello Everyone,

I would like to thank all of you who joined us in the Princess Blog Hop on Saturday and thanks to Sylvia from Bella Scrapbook Designs for hosting such a fun hop. I had a great time!! I appreciate all the sweet comments you left. You are all so kind:)  Thanks again!

The winner from the Princess Blog Hop via random.org is:)

Candace from My Passion for Scrappin

This is soo cute Sherrie! I love the little princess with that cute skirt and the twine ribbons in her hair. Great job!
I am already a follower.

Candace
mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com


Congratulations Candace!! Please email me at jskoning@msn.dot.com so I can mail you out your goodies!! Thanks again for joining us in the hop!!

Sherrie K

We are a great Pear and Winner!!!!!

Hello Everyone,
Happy Monday!! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! I had a great time last week joining BugBites with her newly release stamp set called ALL YEAR ROUND. If you did not get a chance to visit her blog last week, she is revealing the set today. So, be sure to stop HERE and check it out. You will love her set!! I would highly recommend this set~you will find sentiments that are for winter, spring, summer, fall as well as some in between things. Great set to have:)

I would like to share a card that I made using the Lacy Labels cartridge. I cut this shaped card at 4.23 x 11.60 using my gypsy and the base layer at 3.91 x 5.57. The fruit was cut at 4" from the Nate's ABC cartridge and the layers. The sentiment~We are a great pear~ is from Joy's Life~Yummy Pun Stamps.

 I did a little embossing on some of the layers, added a few buttons and a pretty bow. One of the challenges was to use an adhesive glue dot or strip and add glitter to it. Do you see that I added the glue dots to the cherries then added glitter...kind of different, ha?
I am entering this in the following challenges:

1.) Cas-ual Fridays ~Challenge#14~Add glitter to your project using glue dot or strip
2.) Cricut 360 ~#6~Refreshing
3.) Cricut Cardz ~Challenge#86~Tuitti Fruitti

It was a busy weekend with blog hops as well. I hope you got some fun ideas and inspiration. I had a blast playing in Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop. Now for the winner of my giveaway selected by random.org is:

AMY from Amy's Crafting Space

Great project- I love the shape and gift idea! So clever! :)Amy

Congratulations to Amy and thank you ALL for visiting and commenting. I appreciated all your sweet comments!! I hope you enjoyed the hop:)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Merry Merry Merry Christmas!

****If you are looking for the Cre8tivegirls
Blogaversary Blog Hop......Go HERE  ****


Hello Everyone,

Happy Day to all my blogger friends!! I am here today to share another project using BugBites All Year Round stamp set. I hope you have been inspired this week with all these wonderful sneak peek projects each day at BugBites. Remember she will be revealing the whole set tomorrow~ Monday, Aug 8th so be sure to check it out!

For today's project I made a simple but fun holiday card. I have been dying to cut out this adorable Penguin. I have been seeing so many projects with Penguins and had to include one in my project today.

My card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I embossed it with the star folder. I cut this super cute Penguin from the Winter Frolic cartridge at 3 1/2 plus the layers. I layered it on a couple scallop squares that I cut from Spellbinders~Scalloped Rectangles.

I cut this fun border at 1" and added some bling. I used another great sentiment Merry Merry Merry Christmas from BugBites All Year Round stamp set. I added some twine and polka dot ribbon to finish it up..

I hope you are enjoying all the projects this week. Be sure to stop and check out the All Year Round set on Monday, Aug 8th at BugBites your gonna love it:)

Thanks for stopping~have a great day!!
Sherrie K

Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop~Day 3

                               

Hello Everyone,

Hello and welcome to Sherrie Scraps with passion and the final day of the Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop We hope your having fun and finding some inspiration along the way. We have a great lineup of talented ladies to inspire you along the way!! So, lets get hoppin:) If you arrived from Georgiana's blog your in the right spot. If you happen to stumble upon my blog and would like to play along, please do so by starting at Yvette's blog over at Cre8tivegirls.

For this hop the theme is FIRST (1st Birthday, 1st Anniversary, 1st Steps, or doing a technique for the 1st time)

My final project for the hop is Baby's "1st" Crawl. I did a 8x8 layout for a baby book that I am putting together for my daughter who is expecting a little girl this fall :) Super excited!!

I cut "Babys" from the Birthday Bash cartridge using my gypsy at 1.16 x 4.28. The "first Crawl" from the Birthday Bash cartridge and the Gypsy font cartridge welded together the words at 2.25 x 4.63. The cute baby is cut at 3.00 x 3.04 from the Baby Steps cartridge. She's SO cute:) I distressed around the edges and added a little pull out tag to journal. I also added some doodling, prima flowers and buttons for a cuter look:)


In case you get lost along the way~Here is the lineup:)

Yvette- http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Georgiana- http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Sherrie- http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/

Giselle- http://www.yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Yvonne- http://onecreativemomma.blogspot.com/

Emma- http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Doris- http://momsbeenscrappin.blogspot.com/

Chris- http://craftemama.blogspot.com/

Paula- http://www.alluringinkspression.com/

Martha- http://scrapabulous.blogspot.com/

Gerda- http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/

Hope you have been inspired by all the wonderful projects during this hop. There has been a wonderful variety of inspirations projects to get your created juices going. Hope you enjoyed the hop!!!


Now for some blog candy!!!!

All you have to do is:

1.) Become a follower

2.) Leave a comment on this post letting me know you are. Be sure to leave your contact info in case you win. Good luck!

** I will be posting a project all three days and will "combine" all comments to choose one winner, via random.org and post the winner on Mon Aug 8th****Please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries.

Your next stop is Giselle 

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Princess Blog Hop!

****If you are looking for the Cre8tivegirls
Blogaversary Blog Hop..........Go HERE ****

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Hello Everyone and Welcome to Sherrie Scraps with Passion and the Princess Blog Hop. I am thrilled to be apart of this fun hop. Thank you so much for having me Sylvia!  So, lets get hoppin... If you arrived from Theresa's blog your in the right spot. If you happen to stumble upon my blog and would like to play along please do so by starting at Sylvia's blog www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Today there is a great lineup of talented ladies here to show you some fun projects!! Please be sure to visit each one and show them some love. There is also some yummy candy along the way:) Hope you have fun hoppin....

I made this shaped crown card fit for any Princess. I cut it from the Once Upon A Princess cartridge using my gypsy at 5.99 x 6.49 plus the layers. The cute princess is cut at 4.50 x 2.99 plus all her layers. Isn't she just the cutest princess around?? The Lacy Label die is from My Creative Time , the bakers twine and the sentiment~Pop Princess is from Scrappy Moms Stamps . I also just had to use some of this crinkle ribbon that I got from My Craft Spot ~ I am just lovin' this ribbon!

Your next stop on this blog hop is SANDY from Simply Crafty Creations.  

Here is the lineup in case you get lost: 

Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Sandra- www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

Theresa- www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

Sherrie - www.sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Sandy S. www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com

Diana- www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Jenny- www.jennyplace26.blogspot.com

Patty- www.creativediva98.blogspot.com

Nadia- www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com

Anita- www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Bonnie- www.pinkbonbons.blogspot.com

Amber- www.pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com

Lissi- www.littledetails-lissi.blogspot.com

Monica- www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com

Liz- www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com

Faith- www.faithfulecreations.com

Corri- www.buglvr.blogspot.com

Haidee- www.created2bunique.blogspot.com

Pam- www.pammejo-scrapbookflair.com

Laura- www.sunflowercreations9530.blogspot.com

How about some blog candy??

**I thought this would be a fun giveaway and so appropriate for this hop. It it the Cricut
Cuttlebug Companions~Once Upon a Princess embossing folder set. It is a set that works perfectly with the Once Upon a Princess cartridge. Good luck**

Here is what you need to do:)

1.)  Must be a follower

2.) Leave a comment on this post letting me know you are. Be sure to leave your contact info in case you win. Good luck!

** I will  choose a winner, via random.org and post the winner on Tue Aug 9th****Please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries.

I am entering this card in a challenge at Peachy Keen~Lets Face it Friday ~Challenge~Shaped Cards. Be sure to stop over at Peachy Keen and get the details to play along:)


Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop~Day 2

                              

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Sherrie Scraps with passion and the Cre8tivegirls Blog Hop We hope you have fun and find some inspiration along the way. We have a great lineup of talented ladies to inspire you!! So, lets get hoppin:) If you have arrived from Georgiana's blog you are in the right spot.  If you happen to stumble upon my blog and would like to play along, please do so by starting at Yvette's blog over at Cre8tivegirls.

For this hop the theme is FIRST (1st Birthday, 1st Anniversary, 1st Steps, or doing a technique for the 1st time)
My project for today is a card to celebrate a "1st" Birthday.  I made this cute shaped card using my gypsy and the Create a Critter cartridge. I welded the shape at 4.88 x 5.82, layer at 4.53 x 5.40. The little squirrel is cut at 3 3/4 plus the layers from the Birthday Bash cartridge.

The scallop and stitched circle die is from  My Creative Time newest collection. I just love it! The sentiment~ Wish Big is also from My Creative Time ~Wow, so many candles!  If you are looking for a great Birthday stamp set collection, this is a must have!! I highly recommend it! I also added some cute bakers twine from Scrappy Moms Stamps to the birthday hat along with some ribbon to finish the card up. Hope you like:)

In case you get lost along the way~Here is the lineup:)

Yvette- http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Georgiana- http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Sherrie- http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/

Giselle- http://www.yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Yvonne- http://onecreativemomma.blogspot.com/

Emma- http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Doris- http://momsbeenscrappin.blogspot.com/

Chris- http://craftemama.blogspot.com/

Paula- http://www.alluringinkspression.com/

Martha- http://scrapabulous.blogspot.com/

Gerda- http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/

Now for some blog candy!!!!

All you have to do is:

1.) Become a follower

2.) Leave a comment on this post letting me know you are. Be sure to leave your contact info in case you win. Good luck!

** I will be posting a project all three days and will "combine" all comments to choose  one winner, via random.org and post the winner on Mon Aug 8th****Please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries.

Your next stop is Giselle. Be sure to stop back tomorrow for Day 3 of the Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop.

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop~Day 1

                          

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Sherrie Scraps with Passion and the Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop We hope you have fun and find some inspiration along the way. We have a great lineup of talented ladies to inspire you!! So, lets get hoppin:)  If you happen to stumble upon my blog and would like to play along, please do so by starting at Yvette's blog over at Cre8tivegirls.

For this hop the theme is FIRST (1st Birthday, 1st Anniversary, 1st Steps, or doing a technique for the 1st time)

I made a card celebrating a "1st" Anniversary. I made a cute little shaped card and matching tag to fit around a wine bottle. Hope you like it:)

My shaped wine bottle/glass card was cut from the Celebrate with Flourish cartridge. I used my gypsy and welded them together at 10.05 x 4.92 plus all the layers. I cut the "1" from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 1 3/4 to attach it to the card and another one cut at 2 3/4 for the tag. 

The tag was cut from Birthday Bash cartridge as well at 3 1/2, 3 1/4 and 3" to layer it for more dimension. The lovely sentiment is from Hero Arts. I added a couple cute prima flowers, twine and a button to finish it up.  Be sure to stop back tomorrow for another project!

In case you get lost along the way~Here is the lineup:)

Yvette- http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Georgiana- http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Sherrie- http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/

Giselle- http://www.yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Yvonne- http://onecreativemomma.blogspot.com/

Emma- http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Doris- http://momsbeenscrappin.blogspot.com/

Chris- http://craftemama.blogspot.com/

Paula- http://www.alluringinkspression.com/

Martha- http://scrapabulous.blogspot.com/

Gerda- http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/

Now for some yummy blog candy:)

 All you have to do is:

1.)  You must be a follower

2.) Leave a comment on this post letting me know you are. Be sure to leave your contact info in case you win. Good luck!

** I will be posting a project all three days and will "combine" all comments to choose "1" winner, via random.org and post the winner on Mon Aug 8th****Please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA & Canada entries.

Your next stop is Giselle. Be sure to stop back tomorrow for Day 2 of the Cre8tivegirls Blogoversary Blog Hop!!!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Yummy... cupcake shaped card!!

Hello Everyone,

Here is a card that I made for Birthday Sundaes Challenge~Cakes and Cupcakes Birthday Cards. I made this yummy strawberry/chocolate cupcake shaped card using the Home Decor cartridge. I cut it at 4.34 x 5.94 plus the layers. The chocolate layer I embossed with the Divine swirls folder....lookin good, ha?

I added glossy effects to the cherry along with a pretty pink gingham bow. I cut the little flowers from a border punch and pulled the flowers apart, added a bling in the center then added it to the cupcake. Hmmm, kind of like candy sprinkles....The sentiment~"enjoy" is from Pink By Designs and "Happy Birthday" is from Hero Arts. Wow, after making this card I totally am wanting a BIG chocolate cupcake, LOL! How about you?

There is still a little time if you want to play in the challenge. Stop over to  Birthday Sundaes for all the details.

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherrie K

Happy Turkey Day!

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all having a wonderful day!! I am so excited to share a second project with you using BugBites new All Year Round stamp set. I hope you have been able to follow each day over at BugBites for all the sneak peek projects~many talented bloggers showcasing beautiful projects that you won't want to miss.

Barb from BugBites is giving away her new All Year Round stamp set EACH day to one lucky follower who leaves a comment on her daily posts.  She has designed this set to cover all the seasons of the year. That's right...ALL YEAR ROUND.  Here is your chance to win this awesome set. So, head over HERE to comment and have a chance to win your very own set:)

Here is my card I created for today's sneak peek.  I thought I would get a jump start on some holiday cards and started with making a Thanksgiving Day card. I hope you like it:)

I made a Center Step Card for today's project. I cut this cute turkey from the Create a Critter cartridge at 3 1/2 plus the layers. I did a little embossing..you know me, can't forget to add that! The embossing folders that I used are divine swirls and polka dots. The sentiment ~Happy Turkey Day is PERFECT, don't you think?

I added some buttons, ribbon and twine for a little touch and pop dotted the turkey for a little dimension. Thanks for visiting and be sure to stop at BugBites each day this week...you won't want to miss a day:) Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day!
Sherrie K