Guest Designer for Decorate to Celebrate

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I am thrilled today to be a Guest Designer for Decorate to Celebrate!!! Thanks so much Amy for asking me:) I have always loved seeing all the fabulous creations on this challenge blog and so glad to be apart of the challenge today:)

The theme for this challenge is: "Holiday Choice" any party decoration or supply for any type of Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa Party.....completely YOUR choice! So, let's celebrate everything wonderful about December Holiday's with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more.....

I have made a fun table decoration for the upcoming holidays to share with you. I have a friend that shared this idea with me that she found on Pinterest. I saw this and new immediately I had to try this. They are super fun and really easy to put together:

I purchased the foam cones at Michael's in the different sizes. I dabbed on some SU green and red ink to the cones and then hot glued the red and green mints to them. I added a fun double bow and adhered them to the cones. The stars are cut from the Simply Charmed cartridge at 2.76, 3.00 and 3.35 I also cut the shadow to each of the stars and embossed them with the divine swirl folder. Fun ha? So, what do your think? Hope you come join in the challenge at Decorate to Celebrate..... would love to see your creations!

I am entering this in the following challenges:
1.) Paper Playtime Challenge #89-Anything Goes.
2.) Go Fish Challenge #29-Home Decor
3.) My Sheri Crafts Challenge #99-Tis the Season
4.) DL.ART Thankful Thursday- December Holidays

Sherrie K

Cookie Exchange Treat Bag!

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Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! We had a wonderful time back home visiting with our family and friends. So, did anyone adventure out for the big "Black Friday" shopping? We had really bad weather so we didn't make it out to the stores until late Friday afternoon. We were kind of bummed but the roads were glare ice and on top of that we got about 4 inches of snow. Oh well, I managed to get a little shopping done on Fri so I have at least started:) Yeah!

I also started some holiday baking, yum!  My dear blogger friend, Karen at Kaleidoscopic Sparkle shared a yummy recipe (Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies) with all of us a while back and I knew right away I had to try these for my family. My kids have always loved homemade cookies when they were younger and still to do this day come over looking for cookies. Be sure to go HERE for the recipe so you can try it:)  Thanks again Karen-they are awesome!

So, I thought this would be fun to make a few batches of these. I have packaged some for a small cookie exchange that I am in at work and of course...some for my kids, which they loved!

I decorated a few of these cellophane bag with a cute little gingerbread girl from the PK-gingerbread girl set. I colored her with copics, which I am still learning, yikes... don't look to close, lol! I added a cute little face and gave her some rosy cheeks. The sentiments are from Pink By Design Tags & Treats stamp set. I topped it off with a double gingham bow. I hope they like them! 

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K 

So Thankful for You!!

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Hi Everyone! I am sure it's been a busy week this week for many of us trying to get ready for Thanksgiving. We will be doing some traveling for the holiday so I will be catching up on visiting your blogs upon my return.  I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and safe travels for those who are traveling. I also want you to know that I am so grateful for all the friendships I have made through blogging. I am so amazed how kind, thoughtful and sweet you all are:)  Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I had a little time to sneak in my craft room before we take off to make a quick card using the new Teddy Bear Parade cartridge.  My card base is 5 1/4 and the base layer 5 x 5 which I distressed the edges a bit with the SU distressed tool. I used a punch from Martha Stewart along the bottom and then pop dotted the bear on that. I cut this little turkey bear at 4" plus the layers. I used the gypsy to hide the face features so I could stamp the face using the PK-critter face set.

I embossed some of the layers with the polka dots, divine swirls and diamond folders. The little label in the corner is a SU punch and the sentiment is from My Craft Spot~ Happy Thanksgiving set. I finished it by adding a satin bow, button and twine along with some faux stitching.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
1.) My Craft Spot Challenge #76~Thanksgiving
2.) Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #138~Be Thankful
3.) Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Challenge~Use and animal
4.) Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #92-Thanksgiving
5.) Paper Playtime challenge #89-Anything Goes
6.) Scrappy Moms Terrific Tuesday challenge~Cuddly Critters

Happy Thanksgiving!
Sherrie K

Spotlight Sunday at FCCB!!

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Hi Everyone! I hope you are enjoying your Sunday. It has been a beautiful weekend with temperatures in the 50's and the sun shining, feels so good!! The craft show was awesome yesterday~ it sure got me in the festive mood for the Christmas season, that's for sure!

I wanted to let you know that I am being spotlighted over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog today on Sunday Spotlight!  If you would like to check it out, go HERE. Fantabulous Cricut has a awesome challenge each week for us to join in and an amazing, talented Design Team with fantastic inspiration !!!  Thanks so much FCCB and Arin for having me today.......... I am truly honored !

Thanks for stopping!
Sherrie K

Thankful Hearts

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Hi all my crafty friends!  I am so glad it is the weekend, Wahoo!! Anyone have any fun plans?? I am hoping to make it to the craft show this weekend that is at our Entertainment and Convention Center. I always enjoy going to them this time of year, especially for Christmas gift ideas:) 

I have a card that I would like to share with you. I used the Spellbinders Grand Label Four for the card base and base layer. The pattern paper is from We R Memory Keepers called Autumn Splendor.

I cut the cute little Indians from the Paper Dolls Dress Up cartridge at 3 1/2 and 2 3/4 plus all the layers. I embossed some of the pieces using the tiny bubbles, divine swirls and the diamond folders.  I distressed everything with walnut stain and some doodling for a little pop. The cute little faces are from Peachy Keen Stamps-Dolly Dumplins and Everyday Character Faces sets.

I fussy cut the banner tag, added the sentiment from My Craft Spot-Happy Thanksgiving set and a fun crinkle ribbon/flower that I received from Little Scrap Pieces.  

I am entering this in the following challenges: 

1.) Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #137-Pilgrim's Progress

2.) Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #91-color brown, orange, yellow plus 1 color
3.) More than Favors Challenge #77-Thanksgiving

4.) Frosted Designs ~Fabulous Friday Color Challenge

Thanks for visiting!

Sherrie K

The Birthday Girl!

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Hi! I hope your all having a great Wednesday! This week is sure flying by....I suppose that is how it's gonna feel for the next few months, ha?? I need to get busy with Christmas cards, yikes that's coming fast!

Here are some pictures's of little Arya on her birthday which was last Sunday :)

Arya and Grandma...(that still sounds strange to me)

Her first taste of frosting.....yum!

Can only imagine what she is thinking....

She dug right in...with the help of her daddy who stuck her hand in the cake, lol!

All bathed and changed into her jersey for the Viking's game.....riding in her new princess carriage:)

Hard to believe she is "1"~ Thanks for stopping by and for all the sweet comments you left about the party decorations......enjoyed reading them!

Sherrie K

Elmo Party Decorations!

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Well, it's hard to believe but little Arya is 1! For those of you that have been following me, you know that Arya is my Granddaughter. She was born last year on 11/11/11....fun birthday, ha? She is such a sweet little girl and we have been enjoying every minute of her.

We had a big celebration and I wanted to share a little of her big day with you! So, here we go......she loves Elmo so, that was the theme her parents wanted to go with. They asked me to do some of the decorations and party favors which I was happy to do them.

I used the Elmo's Party cartridge for this project:

THE PARTY INVITE:

THE BIRTHDAY BANNER:

ARYA'S PARTY HAT:

MORE PARTY HATS:

 

THE DRINK CUPS:

ELMO PARTY FAVORS:

ELMO RICE KRISPY TREATS:

ARYA'S BIRTHDAY CARD:

We had a great day with family and friends stopping by. Arya was a little overwhelmed and a bit tired by mid day but she was a good little trooper trying to get through it all. I will be posting some picture's of the birthday girl tomorrow or Wednesday so hope you stop back:)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Happy Thanksgiving!

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I hope your all having a wonderful weekend! It has been crazy cold and super windy today :(  Just one of those days where you want to snuggle by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate or cider, Yum!

I have a quick card to share with you today as I found a little time to craft.  I was in the mood for a much needed break from doing Elmo stuff and decided to make a Thanksgiving card. By the way, Ayra is "1" tomorrow and we have a big day planned with family and friends. I am hoping to post some pictures on Monday or Tuesday sometime so stay tuned!

I had some difficulty getting a good picture of this card for some reason :(  Anyway, here it is:

My card base is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2.  The base layer being 5 x 5 along with the next layer at 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 using some paper from Lasting Impressions collection. The turkey is cut from the Celebrate with Flourish cartridge at 4" plus the layers which I embossed with the divine swirls and polka dots folder. The leaves are cut from the  Create A Critter cartridge at 1" and embossed for dimension. I used the Martha Stewart fringe scissors for the grass and the sentiment is from Hero Arts. I used up some scrap satin ribbon for the double bow.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
1.) Fantabulous Monday Challenge #136-Fall Harvest
2.) Paper Playtime Challenge #88-Autumn Colors
3.) DL.ART Thankful Thursday-Thanksgiving
4.) Simply Crafts -Thanksgiving
5.) My Sheri Crafts Challenge #98-Give Thanks
6.) Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Challenge-Thanksgiving

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

IBSIC #34 Guest Designer

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Hi everyone! I am so excited today to share my project with you as I was asked to be a Guest Designer for Inspired by Stamping!!!! Woot-Woot! Thank you so much Joanna for asking~I am so touched! This week's challenge is a sketch challenge! Sounds like fun, ha? Come on and join us in the challenge this week-love to see what you create!

Here is the sketch to follow:

Here is my card:

The card base is 5 1/4 with the card base layer at 5. The papers are from Authenique paper pack called wonder. I added a coordinating paper cutting at 2 x 5 and using a fun MS punch to add a border. The circle was cut from the George and Basic Shapes cartridge at 4 1/2 followed by the Spellbinders Lacey Circles die. The sentiment is from Inspired by Stamping ~Dec 25 Labels set which I just purchased and love! I added some pearls and fussy cut a slightly larger label for a little pop and for some dimension. I added lace trim, a double lace bow and a pretty flower which was cut from the Lacy Labels cartridge at 2 3/4 real dial size. I topped it off with pearl flourishes. Hope you like!

Thanks so much for visiting, 

Sherrie K

Just for you~

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Happy Wednesday! I have been a crazy person running around this week getting things ready for little Miss Arya's 1st birthday on Sunday! The theme will be ELMO:) Who doesn't love Elmo....it will be fun. I will and share some of the things I am making sometime next week.

Today, I wanted to get in on the Peachy Keen Stamps Sketch Challenge. I just love their stamps and I haven't had the chance to join in much lately. Here is the sketch to follow:

I wanted to make a special card for my daughter to let her know how proud I am of her. She has been working her tail off and just received another promotion at her job along with being such a great Mom to Arya.

 For this card I cut this adorable bear from the Create A Critter cartridge at 3.5 x 2.78 using my gypsy so I could hide the face features to use the adorable PK~cute and cuddly face set. Isn't she just the cutest?

I added glossy accents to the eyes and chalked up her rosy cheeks.  I added a  fun tulle skirt, some twine from My Craft Spot and a pretty little flower which was from Inspired by Stamping. I pop dotted her to a lacy doily and then finished with a sentiment from My Creative Time ~Gift card sentiment set.

I am also entering this in a challenge at Scrappy Moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge-Teddy Bear Picnic which is another fantastic challenge blog! Stop over and check out all the adorable Teddy Bears....Oh my gosh, soooo darn cute!

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

Snowmany Hugs!

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Hi Everyone!!! Those of you who are having 80 degree days......please send some my way, lol! I am super jealous! It's been cold back here in MN :(

I created a tag today that I would like to share with you. I was hoping to start building up my Christmas cards/tags stash and noticed some fun challenges going on at the same time. What a way to get motivated.......we definitely will be needing them soon, ha?

My tag is cut from the Art Philosophy cartridge at  6 1/2. The jolly snowman is cut at 3 3/4 plus the layers from the Christmas Cheer cartridge. I embossed the snowman's belly with the swiss dots folder and added a darling face from the PK-winter face set. I also distressed the edges with frayed burlap to give a little vintage feel to the tag. I used papers from the Authenique Collection called Wonder. I added some fun pom pom border trim that I picked up from Liz's Paper Boutique and the crinkle ribbon- hot chocolate and merlot  are from 3 Girl JAM. The sentiment is from My Creative Time -Mixed holiday Sentiments. This is the perfect size to add to a larger gift bag or larger package.

I am also entering this in the following challenges:
1.) My Creative Time ~Designer challenge-make a decorative tag 4x6 or larger
2.) Docerela Creations ~Christmas
3.) Little Scrap Pieces ~Anything Goes!

Thanks for stopping,
Sherrie K

25 Days of Christmas!

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I wanted to share some exciting news with you.  Damaris from At Studio D is having a 25 Days of Christmas event and you will want to come check it out and join in.

Go HERE for all the details:) Sounds like fun!

Sherrie K

The little elephant!

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Hi everyone! I know Halloween is over but I have just a couple thing to share with you. I made some mummy cupcakes and little treats for the little kiddo's at Arya's daycare for their Halloween party last week.........not the healthiest that's for sure but they were fun to make!

I made 24 treat bags and filled them with goldfish, gummies and a sucker and gave them to the kids in Arya's Little Tots room.

Now, here is the little elephant......... I could not get her to look at me when taking pictures....she was so distracted but I will share them anyway:)

Thanks for visiting,
Sherrie K

IBSIC #33

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Good afternoon everyone! I hope your all having a fabulous weekend. I have been doing a little of this, a little of that all weekend. Trying to get some errands done, cleaning and a little crafting. It is crazy how fast the weekend goes, ha?
I have decided to get started on making some Christmas cards so I have some in my stash for the upcoming holidays. Here is one I made for a sketch challenge over at Inspired by Stamping~go check out their awesome designs and come join in the challenge. There is still a little time:)

Here is my card:

My card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I chose some pretty background paper from a Recollections Jolly and Bright paper pack for the base layer. The label topper shapes are from the Spellbinders Labels Four die cut which I added a double bow, twine, cute button and then adhered all down. I added a 2" band with some pretty red lace trim which I had in my stash. The sentiment is from Inspired by Stamping~Dec 25 Labels set which I stamped using SU ruby red (looks like a need a new one by the looks of it) Be sure to stop over and check out Joanna's amazing stamps HERE, she has some fabulous ones for the Christmas Season which you will love!

I am also entering this in the following challenges:
1.) Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge #59- Winter Holiday with ribbon
2.) DL.ART ~Thankful Thursday-Any holiday from Oct to the end of the year

Thanks for stopping,
Sherrie K

You are Boo-tiful!

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Hi everyone! Where did the week go or should I say where did October go? Crazy, it seems it's moving faster and faster these days. I hope you all had a Happy Halloween. We had a lot of little munchkins show up at our door all dressed all up and so darn cute including Arya who was dressed as a little elephant. She was adorable!
I wanted to quickly join in on the last of the Halloween challenges. So, here is a quick card to share with you!

The card base and base layer is cut using the Quik Kutz Nesting Eyelet square dies. I embossed the base layer with the polka dots folder and then layered the Quick Kutz Eyelet circle dies on that. The witch is cut at 4 1/2 from the Mini Monster cartridge and the face is from the PK-monster mash set. I added some glossy accents to the eyes and inked around the edges a bit for a pop. The papers are from My Mind's Eye-Haunted paper pack. I used My Creative Time Scalloped and stitched circle die and added a sentiment from My Craft Spot-Spooky Treats set and finished by adding a double silk bow. 

I am entering this in the following challenges:
1.) My Craft Spot Challenge #75-too cute to spook
2.) Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #135-Seeing spots
3.) Bitten by the bug -Halloween project with a witch cut
4.) Die Cuttin Diva's Challenge #89-Anything Goes
5.) Twisted Tuesday -Anything Goes
6.) DL.ART -Thankful Thursday-Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting and hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Sherrie k