You are in our Thought and Prayers

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Hi Everyone! If you have been a follower of my blog for a while you know that one of my blogger buddies is a huge inspiration to me. Her name is Lisa from A Mermaids Craft and she is so talented, creative and a true artist! You have to go check out her blog.... if you do not know who I am talking about~She will blow you away with her creativity!

Lisa was recently a Guest Designer over at Do More With Less and her card was absolutely gorgeous! She showcase one of her signature Spellbinders based card designs along with a fabulous tutorial. She is hosting a Spellbinders shaped card challenge that I had to go over and play along with. I also kept in mind while creating my card...... one of my favorite challenge blogs,
My Craft Spot
The challenge this week which is:
Get Well/Sympathy

The card base and base layer are Spellbinders 5 x 7 Elegant Labels Four. The next layer is a Grand Labels Four and then another Elegant Labels Four. The pattern paper is from Authentique-Delightful paper pack.

I followed with a accent doily piece cut at 4" from the Artist cartridge, then a Spellbinders Standard Circle which I embossed with the sizzix flower folder and then topped it off with My Craft Spot's scallop using the tiny doilies metal die set. 

The sentiment is stamped with My Craft Spot's With Deepest Sympathy stamp set. I distressed the edges and added some beautiful pearls around the outer edge for a pretty look.

The butterfly is cut at 1 1/2 from the Artist cartridge, then added a few pearls, some distressing and a dusting of glitter. Isn't this pretty?

I topped the card off with a pretty satin double bow and a beautiful tag using My Craft Spot's 
tiny tags metal die set and the tiny tags 2 stamp set tying it on with My Craft Spot's honeydew twine.

Thanks so much for visiting! 

Sherrie K

Peachy Keen Challenge:Sympathy card

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Hi Everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your week! Today I have a card to share with you for this weeks Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge.
The challenge this week is: Sympathy cards
Unfortunately, I did need a couple sympathy cards last week for a Great Aunt that passed away and an Uncle that passed away this week.
I don't usually make sympathy cards because they always seem a bit of a challenge for me. I always have a brain freeze when it comes to coming up with a design. So, I usually buy them...Shhhhh, did I say that!
Here is my card:

The base and base layer is a Spellbinders 5x7 Elegant Labels Four die followed by a Spellbinders Label Four which I distressed the edges with Momento desert sand. The next layer is another Elegant Labels Four die, a beautiful Floral Oval and a Classic Oval. 

I then cut the frame from the Art Philosophy cartridge at 4.03 x 1.73 using my gypsy to stretch it some to fit the sentiment. I embossed the outer frame with the polka dots folder and popped it up with foam tape and added a few pretty pearls. I stamped the sentiment with Peachy Keen Stamps~Ballin Buddies stamp set. 

The foliage spray is cut at 2" also from the Art Philosophy cartridge and the pretty butterfly was punched using the layered butterfly punch from EK Success.  I inked the edges with desert sand and added a few pearls.

I topped it off with a pretty double satin bow,  a fun button from Liz's Paper Loft along with some pretty pearls to finish my card. 

 I am also entering this in the following challenges: 

1.) Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party~Anything Goes
2.) Everyday is an Occasion Sunday {Fun}day Linky Party
3.) Just B Creative Crazy Linky Party~Anything Goes
4.)  Paper Playtime Challenge #17 Use Pearls
Stop back Friday to check out another sympathy card!
Thanks for visiting!
Sherrie K 

Giveaway Time!!

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Hello Everyone! I have decided to start a Facebook Page for Sherrie Scraps with Passion where I can post all my crafty projects. I have had it up and running now for about 3 weeks and would like to celebrate by having a giveaway now!! Yippee!

I would love it if you would come "LIKE" my Facebook page which can be found HERE or on the left side of my blog~ there is an option there as well. 

So, let's CELEBRATE....One of my favorite line of products to use in my craft room when crafting comes from My Craft Spot! If you have never shopped there...you are missing out! Kimberly has a fantastic line of stamps, dies, ribbon, string and now sequins..yes, how about that?? Go check out her blog HERE for all the details!

I am giving away this awesome stamp set donated by My Craft Spot~Thanks so much Kimberly!

Here is what you need to do for a chance at this FUN stamp set:

1.) "LIKE" Sherrie Scraps with Passion on Facebook 

2.) Leave me a comment on this blog post telling me you liked Sherrie Scraps with Passion on 

Facebook. 

3.) For another chance, share about this giveaway and leave another comment letting me know 

you did.

That's it! 

I will announce the winner on Sunday, Sept. 1st! Sorry, but I can only ship to US residents only.

Good Luck!! 

Sherrie K

Enjoy the Journey!

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Hi my crafty friends..hope you are having a GREAT day and had a wonderful weekend! I have another fun Back to School idea to share with you.
 I made this gift package for a couple young girls that work at the local coffee shop that I go to. They just love it when I bring little Arya there and they are so sweet to her. The girls are starting their first year of college so we thought of putting a care package together for them. Hope they like them:)

 

I started with a green storage container I found at the dollar store. I filled it with things they may need in the classroom and treats for them while studying. It's filled with pens, highlighters, note pads, a journal, Kleenex, chocolate, v8 energy juice, crackers, etc and put it inside a clear cell bag. I closed it and tied it off to the side with a gingham bow and added this fun tag.

The note tag is made from the Simply Charmed cartridge which is cut at 4" plus all the layers. I stamped the fun sentiments using My Creative Time's ~ Life is Good stamp set. The cute glasses are stamped with the My Creative Time's ~Here's Lookin' at You stamp set. I added a small paper clip to the corner that was in my stash. 

The apple and the layers are cut at 5" from the Create A Critter cartridge and the face is stamped with the Peachy Keen~ PK180 Erkle & Merkle face stamp set. 

I added some rosy cheeks, freckles, some doodling and then tied a jute bow.

Good luck to Hillary and Erica! Hope you like them:)

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1.) Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party #13-Anything Goes

2.) Pumpkin Spice Challenge #34 School
3.) Exploring Cricut Challenge~Cricut Choice (any cartridge-2 cricut cuts)
(note tag and apple)
4.) Die Cuttin Diva's Challenge #129 Back to School

5.) My Creative Time Designer Challenge~Back to School 

Thanks for stopping and have a GREAT day! 

Sherrie K

Happy 1st day of school!

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Hi Everyone! I hope your all enjoying your weekend! I have been catching up on some much needed housework today. I also did some baking and then in my craft room to organize, clean and even time to make some cards! Yeah...."me" day!!!

I put together a quick project to share with you that I made for my little niece who is going into Kindergarten this year. I found these fun little glittery pencils and thought of her immediately.

I found this clear tube at a local craft store along with these fun pencils. I used Jaded Blossoms Treat tag die for the tag. I inked around the edges with TH walnut stain.

The apple is cut at 2" from the Create A Critter cartridge. I stamped the face with PKSC15 Mar stamp set, added a little doodling and tied on a string bow then popped it up on the tag.

I finished by tying a fun double bow with some ribbon that I had in my stash along with a striped button.

I fussy cut the banner and added the sentiment using My Creative Time's Gift Card Sentiment stamp set. Super easy and makes a quick, fun little gift :)
I am entering this in the following challenges:
1.) My Creative Time Designer Challenge Back to School
2.) Die Cuttin Diva's Challenge #129-Back to School
3.) Scrappy Moms Back to School
4.) DL.ART Thankful Thursday-Challenge # 116 Back to School
5.) Decorate to Celebrate Challenge #58 Back to School
6.) 2 Creative Chicks Challenge #5 Anything Goes for Kids
7.) Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Linky party

Thanks for visiting! 

Sherrie K 

Spooky Treats!

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Hi Everyone! I hope your all having a great week! It has been so beautiful here in northern Minnesota. A bit humid at times, but overall very nice!
I know fall is creepin' up on us in a hurry and Halloween will be here before we know it. I have a Halloween treat favor to share with you today for a fun challenge that is going on at one of my favorite challenge blogs: My Craft Spot.
The challenge is:  3D items! 

How fun, ha? Be sure to go check out what the amazing Design Team has made....FABULOUS projects and then come back and join in. There is still a little time:) 

Here is what I came up with:

I started with cutting the box from the Tags Bags Boxes and More cartridge at 5 1/2. The papers are from K&Company Spook-tacular collection. I then cut the cute Halloween bear at 3 3/4 from the Teddy Bear Parade cartridge and all the layers.

I used my gypsy to hide the face features so I could use  my Peachy Keen stamps for the adorable faces. I stamped the faces using 3 sets from Peachy Keen~The PKSC13 Jan set, Pk180 Erkle & Merkle and the PK294 The Cornie's. I added rosy cheeks using chalk, freckles, eyes and teeth with a gel pen and to finish, a layer of glossy accents to the eyes.

I tied on a bow with harvest orange crinkle ribbon and black string twine. I tucked in a fun tag using My Craft Spot ticket tags die. I stamped the background with pattern blocks  stamp set, the sentiment with spooky treats stamp set and the outer part with the tickets stamp set......All from My Craft Spot. I filled the cello bag with some yummy recess peanut butter cups and tied on a black string bow and tucked it in the box. All ready for giving away!

My Craft Spot is also having another new stamp release coming up September 2nd and you are all invited!!! Go check all the details HERE and for a chance to win the Spooky Treats stamp set!!

I am also entering this in the following challenges: 

1.) Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge #13 Anything Goes

2.) Just B Creative Crazy Linky Party-Anything Goes

3.) Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party #13-Anything Goes

4.) Pumpkin Spice Colored project (I used chalk and gel pen)

5.) Craftin' Boutique Challenges Anything Bear

Thanks so much for visiting!

Sherrie K

Everything Is S'more Fun With You!

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Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a great day!  I am excited today as I am a Guest Designer over at My Sheri Crafts! I was a winner on her challenge blog a few weeks ago and am honored to be her Guest Designer for this challenge: Thanks so much for having me Sheri!!

This weeks challenge #117 is: Chocolate or Marshmallow Theme

Make any project with a chocolate or marshmallow on it!

( In honor of: National S'more Day & National Marshmallow Toasting Day! )

Here is what I came up with: 

I started with a fun clear box from Jaded Blossoms and filled it with yummy graham crackers, Hershey's chocolate candy bars and marshmallows:) Perfect for making your own individual s'mores... all in one small package! Cute, ha? 

I made a belly band using a Martha Stewart punch and inked the edges with TH walnut stain. I wrapped some fun My Mind's Eye & My Craft Spot's bakers twine and tied a double bow.

The adorable porcupine is cut at 2" plus the layers from the Campin Critters cartridge. The sentiment is stamped using Joy's Life Wild Life Puns stamp set. 

Be sure to check out what the DT members have created for inspiration and then come back and join in the challenge! We'd love to see what you create!

Be sure to stop over at My Sheri Crafts to see what the amazing Design Team has for inspiration and the come back and play in the challenge! We'd love to see what you create!
I am also entering this in the following challenges:
1.) DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #115 Camping
2.)DL.ART Thankful Thursday August Linky Party-Anything Goes
Have a great day!
Sherrie K

Just for You!

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Hi Everyone and happy Friday? So, do you have some fun plans for the weekend? It is fair time here and we are lookin' forward to taking Arya to it. She will LOVE the animals, rides and for sure the Derby race. I can't wait to see her face! 

I have a fun project to share with you today. I had a little time while Arya was napping and thought I would take in some craft time. 

I just picked up some of these clear purses from Jaded Blossoms which was on their August Stamp Release and they are so adorable. I really can see SO many possibilities with these! They go together super easy..all you have to do is decorated them...fun, ha? They are also having a fun challenge called: Back to School so I thought this was perfect! There is still a little time for you to pop over their for the details and join in:) 

I cut the apple from the Create A Critter cartridge at 2 3/4 plus the layers. I stamped the darling face from the PKSC-15 Mar Stamp set, added rosy cheeks and glossy accents to the eyes and then embossed with the swiss dots folder. I fussy cut a backdrop for the inside of the purse. All the papers are from Lasting Impressions and the bakers twine is from My Craft Spot.

 I added on a fun tag with My Craft Spot's lacy doily die and stamped the sentiment with Jaded Blossoms Wedding Wishes stamp set. I filled it with some yummy creamy caramel filled candies from Werther's and then tied on a fun double bow....voila, all done! 

Have a great weekend!
Sherrie K

Happy Birthday!

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Hi Everyone and happy Tuesday! I hope your all having a fantastic week so far! It is beautiful, sunny and in the 70's today. My kind of day!
I have a birthday card to share with you that I made for a few challenges going on plus I am really low on my stash of birthday cards right now~so this was perfect timing! I decided to combine the My Craft Spots Color Challenge (love these colors) 

 with the Peachy Keen 13-32:: Sketch Challenge when creating my card. 

Here is my card~hope you like it! 

My card base and base layer are Spellbinders Grand Large Label dies. The papers are My Mind's Eye-Mother's Love collection. 

The scallop is cut at 3 3/4 and the hearts are cut at 3/4 and 1 1/4, all from the Art Philosophy cartridge. I stamped the cute faces on the hearts using the PKSC-18 June Stamp Set, colored a bit with copics and then added some glossy accents. 

The cute bear is stamped using the PKSC-13 Jan Stamp Set. I stamped and fussy cut the clothing for the bear and then inked around the pieces with TH walnut stain. I also fussy cut the birthday hat. The sentiment~Happy Birthday is also stamped with this set. I finish my card by tying on a fun sheer double bow.

I also kept in mind of a few other challenges:

1.)2 Creative Chicks Challenge #5 Anything Goes for Kids
2.) DL.ART Thankful Thursday-August Linky Party-Anything Goes
3.) Just B Creative Crazy Just Because Linky Party

Thanks for visiting!

Sherrie K 

For my Teacher-Post it note holders

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Hi Everyone! I have a fun little project I whipped up yesterday to play in some challenges!
Hope you are inspired:) 

I made these quick post it note holders. I thought since  little Arya has moved up to the big girl room at daycare, this would be a fun little gift for her to give her new Teacher:)

These are super easy to put together and several ways to make them. You can go HERE if you are interested on how to make these. I used papers from the DCWV Grade School collection. I added a small strip of paper along the bottom that I embossed with the stars folder and inked with TH walnut stain.

I cut the apple and layers from A Child's Year cartridge at 2 1/2. I embossed it with the swiss dots folder. I stamped the adorable faces using the PKSC-18 June stamp kit and then did a little doodling. Don't ya just love the face? 

The inside has coordinating paper and then adhered the post it notes in place. 

I tied a fun sheer bow, maraschino twine bow and included a tag. The tag is a My Craft Spot

 Tiny Tags Metal Die, stamped with the Tiny Tags 3 Stamp Set and inked with TH walnut stain. 

These are easy to make and great for a quick gift idea~I will definitely make more of these!a

I am entering this in the following challenges: 

1.) My Sheri Crafts Challenge #116 Back to School

2.) Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party #12~Back to School

3.) 2 Creative Chicks Challenge #5 Anything Goes for kids

4.) Bitten by the Bug2 Challenge Back to School

5.) Frosted Designs Challenge~Embossing

6.) Peachy Keen Connection August 2103 Release~Back to School

Thanks for visiting! 

Sherrie K 

May your day bloom with happiness!

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Hi Everyone! Hope your all having a great week so far. I had a few minutes and wanted to share a quick card that I made for a friend :) I also wanted to join in the fun challenge going on at one of my most favorite blogs... My Craft Spot!!

Their challenge this week is: Clean & Simple

This is a bit of a challenge for me as I always love to add ribbons, embellishments, inking, etc so I tried to do my best at keeping it clean & simple. Be sure to go check out the amazing Design Team for more inspiration and I am SURE they would love for you to come join the challenge!!! 

I cut the card base at 4 1/4 and the base layer with fun polka dot paper at 4" from the Art Philosophy cartridge. The whimsical flourish is cut at 1 1/2 and the flowers are at 1" and 1 1/2" also from the Art Philosophy cartridge. I popped the flowers up with foam tape for dimension and attached a stickle in the center from my friend, Carri. 

I stamped the sweet sentiment with My Craft Spot's Sweet Sentiments Set#2. I added a little faux stitching and a fun vanilla bean double bow to finish the card.

I am also entering this in the following challenges: 

1.) Paper Playtime Challenge #16-Lots of Yellow

2.) Everyday is an Occasion Sunday {Fun}day #12 Linky Party

3.) DL.ART Thankful Thursday-August Linky Party

Thanks for visiting!

Sherrie K

FUN in the Sun!

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Hi Everyone! I can't believe it's August! Yikes...this year has been so crazy and hard to believe the summer is winding down. It has been pretty nice this last week...in the mid 70's-perfect for me as we have been doing some outside work the last few days. Looking forward to the weekend! Finally, a weekend to relax.....not much planned :))
I have a fun card to share with you today for the Peachy Keen Challenge 13-31:: Anything Goes challenge. I was able to sneak in my craft room for a little bit to create a card for my daughter who was wanting a card to thank her in laws for the fun weekend they had at the cabin a few weeks ago.

I started with a 5 1/4 card base and then layered the base layer. I used a lot of scraps for this card as my basket is over flowing! I tore some strips of paper (Lasting Impressions) for the sand and then tore strips for the water. The water paper (which I have had a lot of people ask me about) is from Paper Pizazz called Pool Water. I then embossed the paper with the divine swirls folder-love the effect!

I cut the awesome little sun at 1 1/2 and 2" from the Create A Critter cartridge. All the other pieces are from the Peachy Keen PKSC-18 June Kit which I stamped and cut out the pieces. I love this set.....the faces are so adorable and the little critters, sand castle, boats, tree's etc are just adorable!

I sentiment is also from this amazing set! This is definitely one to have in your craft room if you are looking for summer projects..cards, layouts etc. Also, the faces are so stinken cute, ha? That alone almost sold me on this set, lol! I finished by adding some fun skittles that I won from my bloggy friend Chriss.

I am also entering this in the following challenges: 

1.) Pumpkin Spice Challenge #30-Beach Theme 

2.) My Creative Time Designer Challenge-Summer Theme

3.) Cut it Up Challenge #24 Celebrate Summer
4.) Just B Creative Crazy Linky Party #1 Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts Challenge #115 Let's take a trip-Travel theme

I now have a FB fan page set up for Sherrie Scraps with Passion HERE and would love for you to come check it out and "like" my page :)
Thanks for visiting and have a GREAT weekend!
Sherrie K