Sweetest Designs

Embossed DSP

2012-02-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

A quick little technique for you today. I think Jill Hilliard pinned a similar card and I thought it would be great to recreate it this weekend with stamping friends. We used Versa Mark to stamp the Fresh Vintage flower onto the Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment DSP and then white embossed it. It's OK to stamp on DSP. It's really fun.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Fresh Vintage (SAB Exclusive), Loved Ones
Ink: Soft Suede, Versa Mark
DSP: Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB Exclusive)
CS: Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Manhattan embossing folder, beautiful butterfly bigz die, rhinestones, embossing folder, heat tool

You Suit Me to a Tea

2012-02-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Wednesday! I hope you're having a great week. I am already looking forward to the weekend! I really enjoy these calming colors together. The mini tags say You Suit Me To A Tea.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Tea Shoppe
Ink: Crumb Cake, Pool Party
CS: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Big Shot, 3/8" ruffled ribbon, large lace ribbon border punch, jewelry tag punch, set designer frames textured impressions embossing folder, sponge, perfect polka dots embossing folder, 1/2" chantilly crochet trim, pearls

Trio Hearts

2012-02-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day! Here's the card I'm giving Mr. Sweetest Designs today. It's a quick little card. I didn't have any dimensionals with me while I stamped with friends, so I improvised a bit. That middle heart is really jumping off the page!

Here's something else that has been around my house. Actually, I made these bottles in November and they've been up since. They were snowy looking. These are recycled bottles, labels removed, spray painted white. Then spray adhesive is generously applied and epsom salt dumped over.

HAVE A LOVELY day!
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: P.S. I Love You
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo
CS: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Purple Mixed Bunch

2012-02-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

I had so much fun this weekend :) Here's a card we whipped up. There's not much to say about this card, it's a quick little card with the embossing folder and the coordinating punch/stamp set.

HAVE A GREAT MONDAY!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Well Scripted (retired)
Ink: Perfect Plum, Wisteria Wonder
CS: Concord Crush, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories: 3/8" ruffled ribbon wisteria wonder, blossom punch, big shot, elegant lines textured impressions embossing folder, 3/4" circle punch

No Stamped Project Today

2012-02-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

With a bit of luck, if everyone is still healthy, I am stamping today with some of my dearest friends.

Anyways....while I was sick this week I was cleaning out some drawers. Do you have a "junk" drawer? Well we have (ahem) several. Every store we shop at has some bonus frequent discount card. I am guilty of grabbing another card at the checkout because I have no idea where the card is and just want the discount. Please tell me I'm not alone.
We also had quite the drawer of gift cards. Which is great, but not really helpful if you're out shopping and don't have the gift card with you. Sooooo......I made the ring of cards that neatly stow in my purse pocket.

I used my cropadile, binder ring and a scrap piece of ribbon. If you attempt this, make sure you don't punch throw the swipe-y part or any of the bar codes/numbers. Much to my demise, not all cards have this information in the same spot.

Have a great weekend!
SHERRI

Croppin' Queens Swap Card

2012-02-10T06:00:00.000-05:00

Once a month our team has a swap. It's great fun to participate in swaps. I made several identical cards and I swap them away for other beautiful samples and ideas. Due February 1st were Sale-A-Bration swaps. I hope my fellow demonstrators and swappers enjoyed this card.

Please let me know if you need a Sale-A-Bration catalog, or are interested in earning free products. Want a little? Place an order. Want a lot? Host a show or class. Want it all? Join my team!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Elementary Elegance (SAB exclusive)
Ink: Peach Parfait, Soft Suede, Versamark
CS: Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB exclusive), 1/2" stitched poly peach parfait ribbon, curly label punch, big shot, beautiful wings embosslit, scallop trim border punch

Four Squares

2012-02-09T06:00:00.000-05:00

Are you using your Sale-A-Bration product? I sure am :)

What do you think of this card?

Truth: The bottom card was the original I made at Diva Day. Of all the cards (and I made a TON), this striking card was my most favorite. For my re-make, I used a Poppy Parade panel and stamped the Fresh Vintage image in VersaMark. Love it! I then sponged the edges with Soft Suede. The stamps are punched out with the Postage Stamp Punch. The bottom card was almost the same, the flower was stamped tone-on-tone (peach parfait ink on peach parfait card stock), no sponging and some sentiments on staz-on black.

Which do you prefer?

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Fresh Vintage
Ink: Versa Mark (top card only), Lucky Limeade, peach Parfait, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Soft Suede (top card only), staz-on (bottom card only)
CS: Very Vanilla), Poppy Parade (top card only), Peach Parfait (bottom card only)

Thanks and Smiles

2012-02-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

Two quick ones today, make sure you scroll down to see both! These are cards I made at Diva Day! I love earning stamping days with my most favorite teammates. Don't miss out on any of these wonderful products available during Sale-A-Bration!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Outlined Occasions (SAB exclusive)
Ink: Staz-On
CS: Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Blossom Punch, Adorning Accents Edgelit dies, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB exclusive), Everyday Enchantment Brad (SAB exclusive), Marvelous Markers

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions (SAB exclusive)
Ink: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
CS: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment ribbon (SAB exclusive), Pool party Seam Binding, Big Shot, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Fresh Vintage

2012-02-07T06:00:00.000-05:00

My dear friend has a great eye and she recently pinned this great card that I HAD to copy. Literally, I ran to my stamp room to make this card. It. Was. That. Good. :)

It's from a fellow demonstrator, Pat Mayer and Pat had posted it on Stampin' Connection. Stampin' Connection is a demonstrator-only website where we chat and share ideas and photos. Joining my team now will allow you access to Stampin' Connection!

I switched the card up from Pat's original. The entire card is black and white. So crisp!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Loving Thoughts
Ink: Staz-on Black
CS: Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: 1-1/4" square punch, 1-3/8" square punch, Big Shot, Polka dot embossing folder

Hello!

2012-02-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

Sorry for my brief absence. I think I've said it, but I'll say it again; the Sale-A-Bration papers are amazing! Here's a quick little card that shows off this great paper.

Contact me about earning this great paper FREE! I hope you have a great Monday!!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Elementary Elegance Stamp Set (SAB exclusive)
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (SAB exclusive)
Ink: Poppy Parade
CS: Pool Party, Very Vanilla
Accessories: 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, pool party seam binding, dimensionals

FREE MDS for 30-days!

2012-02-02T06:28:00.002-05:00

Happy Thursday! We are LOVING this warmer-than-usual weather! It's been so wonderful here to have the car windows down and walk outside without the bulky winter jacket.

Anyways, I'm here today with a FANTASTIC 30-day FREE trial.

Have you ever thought about getting the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio Software? If you have, now you can give it a try for FREE!

Stampin' Up! is offering a 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial version beginning February 1, that you can take advantage of.

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

Full access to the software at NO COST.
Full design functionality.
Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
Access to our professional print services.

It's simple; add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager.

If you don't already have the My Digital Studio software, make sure to take advantage of the free trial offer. Try it out and see the fun and ease of My Digital Studio.

Q: How do I order the My Digital Studio Express Trial?
A: You can order My Digital Studio Express through my Stampin' Up! Online Store. You can order the free trial by itself, or you can add it to an order with stamping supplies or digital downloads. If the My Digital Studio Express Trial is the only item you order, you will not be asked for any credit card or payment information. If you are a new online customer, you will need to create an account.

I'd love for you to try it out (after all, it costs you NOTHING!).
Need more info? Here's the details.

MDS is much more than scrapbooking. You can use it as a design station for your traditional cards. You can make hybrid cards where you print some elements from MDS and your home computer and add traditional elements. You can also use it for marketing, graphics in newsletters. I've used MDS to create my blog header, signature and favicon.

I'd love to show you the benefits of MDS. Contact me to schedule a one-hour session to get you started.
SHERRI

I need a nap.

2012-01-31T07:13:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the slight delay. I have projects and photos. I just need to get the posts written.
If you signed up last week to be part of my team, you'll be getting a great box from me!

There's still time to place a qualifying Sale-A-Bration order, host your own party or join my team.
I'd love to tell you more about these options.

I'll be right back after a short nap.
ZZZZZZZzzzzzzz,
SHERRI

New Punch Style Video

2012-01-25T06:00:00.000-05:00

I hope your week is going flying by and you've been enjoying all the Sale A Bration excitement.

I have a quick video from the Stampin' Up! home office to discuss the new punch style with you. This may be old news to some of you, but if you haven't watched this clip before, check it out!

Have a great Wednesday and I'll see you tomorrow!

Happy Sale-A-Bration!

2012-01-24T06:12:00.002-05:00

It's here! I think Bing got it all wrong! This is the most wonderful time of the year.

Click here to see the products!

For every $50 in product you spend, you earn 1 FREE selection from this awesome catalog. Some product are exclusive to sale-a-bration; you can't buy them and they'll be gone after March 31st. Check out the paper, ribbon, home decor elements, stamps and digital downloads.
Click here to see the products!

Host a party, catalog party, workshop or class and you'll earn even MORE free product!

Hostess Bundle Details:

The Hostess Bundle includes the products found on pages 6-7 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure, including

Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

*Free shopping tote with workshop orders only; offer does not include demonstrator, customer, or online orders. Free hostess bundle with workshop, customer, or demonstrator orders; offer does not include online orders. Offers are not incremental (i.e., a hostess does not receive two totes for a $300 workshop or two bundles for an $800 workshop).

Join my team during sale-a-bration and receive free DSP for the rest of the year. One pack EVERY month! AWESOME! More details...

Details:

Chose from our Starter Kits and join during Sale-A-Bratino for just $125 (regularly $175)! You'll receive product and business supplies valued at over $340.
FREE package of Designer Series Paper ($10.95 or less) or digital download (any price) begins the month after the new demonstrator joins Stampin' Up! (does not include shipping and handling charges).
New demonstrator may alternate between Designer Series Paper and digital download each month.
Free paper or digital download does not include tax or shipping.
New demonstrator must redeem her free item on a demonstrator order. If a demonstrator chooses not to add any other items to her order besides the free Designer Series Paper, she will incur the minimum shipping charge (there are no shipping charges for digital downloads).
Demonstrator must remain active during incentive period to be eligible for free items.

Our starter kits are created exclusively for new demonstrators, contain Stampin' Up! essentials you'll need to get started in your new business. You can choose between the standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Starter Kit. Both Starter Kits are customizable allowing you to choose products that you want to run your business your way

The standard Starter Kit includes

Four complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
Assortment of Designer Series Paper and card stock
White envelopes (40)
Four Classic Stampin' Pads
Two Stampin' Write markers
VersaMark Pad
Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
Always Bird Décor Elements and applicator
Adhesives
Blender pen
Color Coach
Cupcake Punch
Stamping sponge
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
Business forms and tools

The Digital+ Starter Kit includes

My Digital Studio digital designing software
His & Hers Digital Content Collection DVD
One clear-mount stamp set (including a clear-mount block)
Assortment of card stock
Note cards and envelopes (20)
Four Classic Stampin' Pads
Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Brights Designer Buttons
Always Bird Décor Elements and applicator
Adhesives
Blender Pen
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
Business forms and tools

Plus, if you'd like to add scrapbooking, home décor, or digital designing to your business, we also offer three optional add-ons: the Stampin' Memories add-on, the Definitely Decorative add-on, and the My Digital Studio add-on. These add-ons give you a great sampling of products you can use to showcase Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, and digital designing lines. Talk to your demonstrator for more information.

I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday! Take time to look over the SAB catalog, there's some great new stuff in there! Please contact me if you need your copy of this great catalog.

Click here to see the products!

Checkout the blog header I made using the digital downloads from Sale A Bration!

I'll be back tomorrow,

SHERRI

Tomorrow is The Big Day!

2012-01-23T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday Morning! I hope you're as excited as I am about Sale-A-Bration starting tomorrow. It's an annual promotion that allows YOU to earn free stuff for each $50 order in product you place. $100? That's two freebies! $150? That's earning you normal hostess benefits and THREE freebies. Additional perks for hosting a party or joining my team during SAB.

I've been showing peeks all month long, and here's another snipet of the AWESOME DSP pack.

This is a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) of an earlier card I made here. It was one card in the January birthday class I've been teaching. There are several punches used to make this card go quickly. Don't be afraid to reuse a great layout or substituting for things you have on-hand if you see a great card to CASE.
Which card do you like better? This or the original??

See ya tomorrow to celebrate SAB!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Loves Ones, Create a Cupcake
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Soft Suede
CS: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Circles #2 die, 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, cupcake builder punch, glimmer paper, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB), vintage wallpaper embossing folder, 3/8" ruffled ribbon (pool party shown), scallop trim border punch, dimensionals

Are you ready for SALE A BRATION??

2012-01-21T06:00:00.000-05:00

The accessories (DSP and ribbon/brad pack) in the upcoming 2012 Sale-A-Bration are amazing. I love paper. I love love love DSP, and I love FREE stuff. Contact me if you need a Sale A Bration catalog or want details on how this AWESOME once-a-year deal works! Sale-A-Bration officially starts Tuesday, 1/24!!

Here's a quick Saturday card giving you a peek at a Sale A Bration stamp set, DSP, ribbon and brad. Look closely for all these items! Book a workshop or catalog party NOW to start earning FREE stuff! Or...join my team!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Fresh Vintage (SAB), Apothecary Art (sentiment)
Ink: Poppy Parade, Soft Suede
CS: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB), Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack (SAB)

I hope you have a great weekend!
SHERRI

Edgelits Video

2012-01-20T06:00:00.000-05:00

I am stuck in an all day Safety Seminar today for work. Not a fun way to spend a Friday :(

I have a quick video from Stampin' Up! Home Office about the new edgelits dies.

I hope you enjoyed this little clip.
I'll be back tomorrow.

Bordering on Romance - revisited

2012-01-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Thursday. Here's a quick card using the Bordering on Romance stamp. I stamped in StazOn and colored the image. I used some scrap DSP for a scrappy look. Dimensionals are everywhere on this card.

The card base is Old Olive, but the DSP, ribbon and main image are Pear Pizzazz. A neat combo, separated by crisp Basic Black.

What do you think of the different looks from the Bordering on Romance set?

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Bordering on Romance
Ink: StazOn
CS: Basic Black, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Accessories: Pleated Satin Ribbon, Twitterpated DSP, StazOn, Stampin' Write Markers

I heart You

2012-01-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Wednesday! Here's a quick and easy that uses your scraps! If you're like me, you HATE throwing out even the tiniest piece of DSP. If you look closely, the DSP border doesn't even stretch the width of the card (and NOTICE, that's a Sale-A-Bration sneak peek. The DSP pack is AMAZING! More next week on SAB. Contact me if you'd like your own copy of a SAB catalog and exclusive benefits.).

Elegance was added with (1) chantilly lace (2) half pearl. I had the most fun using the new fashionable hearts embosslit die. It cuts and embosses simultaneously. I placed some of the extra hearts on the inside of the card.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Apothecary
Ink: Poppy Parade
CS: Early Espresso, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Big Shot, Fashionable Hearts Embosslit Die, Chantilly Lace, SALE-A-BRATION exclusive Everyday Enchantment DSP, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Basic Pearls

More Mixed Bunch

2012-01-17T06:00:00.000-05:00

Do you remember this card? I gave it a bit of a facelift. I still love this color combination! I photographed this card crooked and now everything looks crooked; but alas the daylight is gone. Sorry :(

I started with the crumb cake, randomly stamped the flower. Next peach parfait and then filled in the gaps with early espresso. I punched one flower out for a focal point, it blended in too much so I added a crisp early espresso horizontal piece. I used my bone folder to lift the flower petals to give it more depth. I popped the center with a dimensional and used a snazzy glimmer brad (love those!).

That sweet font comes from a NEW 2012 Sale-A-Bration Set, Elementary Elegance. I can't show you the set yet, but if you've been to my webpage and seen my blog header (at the top of the page), you'll see more images from the same set! (If you're receiving this in your email, you will not be able to see my header; click the link!).

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Elementary Elegance
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Peach Parfait
CS: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Blossom punch, designer label punch, 3/4" circle punch, glimmer brad, dimensional

A Monday Pennant

2012-01-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday. Do you have today off work? I hope so! Actually, I don't have work off; but traffic will be incredibly light so I don't mind going in today!

Stampin' Connection is a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Only website that is full of inspiration - that's where I found this great card idea. The pennant punch and the color combination does all the work for this card. It was a quick card to make. I added the textured background and changed the greeting from the original.
Selecting the color for the sentiment was the most difficult part of this card!

If you want to see the other images in these stamp sets, scroll down, below my signature block. I try to include the images from the catalog so you can see the sets and accessories without looking them up in your catalog or online.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Heard from the Heart, Pennant Parade
Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder
CS: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Accessories: Rhinestones, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Square punch (for banner corners), 1/2" circle punch, Big Shot, Houndstooth textured embossing folder, dimensionals

Cupid is Coming

2012-01-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

That's right. One month from today!
Here's a sweet cupid card with several elements (but was an easy card to make!).

This solid stamp was stamped in Versa Mark and gold embossed and punched out with a 1-3/4" circle punch. (As a hint. Do your finger ever get hot holding a piece of cardstock while you emboss? Use a clothes pin. I safely store the clothes pin on the cord of my heat tool, so I'll always have it handy). It's imperative to use a light touch when inking your stamp with the soft pad of the versa mark. I keep the refill handy, because I like a nice juicy pad for a flawless stamped image.

I free-hand cut around the designer frame. The brushed gold cardstock and DSP are both edged with the scallop trim border.

Does anyone need an embossing re-fresher? I'll film a quick video if anyone is interested. Just leave a comment or shoot me an email.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: P.S. I Love You
Ink: Versa Mark
CS: Early Espresso, Whisper White, Real Red, Brushed Gold
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border, Mini Vintage Tags, 1-3/4" circle punch, Big Shot, Designer Frames Embossing Folders, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Powder Tray, Heat Tool.

Friday the 13th!

2012-01-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

I hope you don't find Friday the 13th's as frightening. It's finally Friday!!
Have you checked out the new framelits dies? They are wonderful, especially for layering. I've included the sandwich for the new wafer thin dies. These cut DSP and cardstock.

This will be a cute layout to duplicate. Have fun stamping today!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Apotecary
Ink: Basic Gray
CS: Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Accessories: Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Big Shot, Labels Collection framelits dies, perfec polka dots embossing folder, circle punches

Framelits Video

2012-01-12T06:00:00.000-05:00

I have a quick video from Stampin' Up! Home Office about the new framelits dies.

There are two collections, the Hearts and Labels. These babies will be getting a lot of use. I hope you'll like them as much as I do!

Happy Birthday Tag!

2012-01-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

I like using (inexpensive) gift bags, but making them look better with a nifty tag.
This one starts with a big shot tag and uses the Sweet Cake stamp set. I stamped the image twice, once in Rose Red, once in Early Espresso. I cut them out, and layer the base on the original Rose Red image.
The banner is fun, secured with a brad with bakers twine.

Cute, right?
I hope you love it as much as I do.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Sweet Cake
Ink: Early Espresso, Rose Red
CS: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Accessories: Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Big Shot, Two Tag Die, Rose Red DSP patterns pack, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Bordering on Romance - another look!

2012-01-10T06:00:00.000-05:00

Remember this Pool Party Bordering on Romance card?
This card uses the same stamp, but looks completely different because I colored in the flowers this time and it's much more colorful than the previous card. If I'm coloring; I stamp with Staz On. It's a waterproof true black that doesn't run when you color!

My friend Danielle taught me a trick to securing the pleated ribbon around the edge of the card stock. She clips the pleat so it wraps and lays flat around the edge of the cardstock.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Bordering on Romance
Ink: StazOn
DSP: Twitterpated
CS: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Basic Gray
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, White Gel Pen (these are the BEST white gel pens on the universe!), Riding Hood Red pleated ribbon, Markers

Pool Party!

2012-01-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

Holy cow! Pool weather was here in D.C. the past couple of days. Saturday I had the windows open, heat off. We were in the 60's! It was a wonderful day to be outside.
This little card uses Pool Party and Whisper White. In the Occasions Mini, seam binding was released in the Pool Party color. (I love seam binding!) I really enjoy pairing pool party with island indigo.

Have a great SUNday!
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Bordering on Romance
Ink: Island Indigo
CS: Pool Party, Whisper White
Accessories: Pool Party seam binding, Big Shot, Paper Doily Sizzlit die, Attic Boutique DSP, rhinestones, circle punch

WOW you're the best

2012-01-07T19:44:00.000-05:00

Didn't you want to hear that on a Saturday? Maybe you're in the middle of scrubbing the bathrooms and loads of laundry....you're the best! This is such a quick and versatile card.

I wish you could see the details on this DSP. The Calypso Coral has white hearts that are raised. Take a look at page 33 of the mini to see the other patterns of this DSP. The heart is cut with the Framelit and then embossed. Very little stamping but a big impact. This would make a wonderful card to duplicate, change out the greetings and colors for a gift set.

See ya tomorrow!
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Friendly Phrases
Ink: Calypso Coral
CS: Basic Gray, Whisper White
DSP: Sweet Shop Specialty DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts Framelits Collection, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Neutrals Designer Buttons

Get your Love on...

2012-01-05T06:00:00.000-05:00

This is a re-post from 2011. But it's so wonderful, I wanted you to see it again. Yesterdays card got me all love-y dove-y, plus I got out these bad boys this weekend to start decorating!

Cute?
Here's some close ups...!

That's the Newsprint and Love Letter DSP (LOVE LETTER has been in the CLEARANCE RACK!) in little magnetic frames. A bow made of Cherry Cobbler seam binding on the upper left. Big Shot butterflies, letters, hearts. (Remember Bigz dies cut multiple layers at once....fold your cardstock, keeping the fold lines INSIDE of the die and you'll make paper-dolls! Or in this case, connecting hearts!). I used Stampin' Up! dimensionals to hold the hearts. I cut out the Eiffel tower from Artist Etchings.

Here's a basic glass candle holder I bought from a discount store ($1). I used the sticky pages (it's a giant sheet of sticky strip!) and my Big Shot's simple letter die to cut out LOVE and sprinkled on the Silver Glass GLITTER! A little tip if you try this at home...applying the letters to a curved surface can be a bit tricky. Take you time, and you may need a cut a slit in the sticky page to get it to lay nicely.

If you'd like to recreate the wreath, here's what you need. It's rather easy and you can finish in about 2 hours.

You need a little less than 1 yard of felt. Mine was $2.99/yard at regular price and I thought it was a rich Cherry Cobbler color! I cut the felt in 3-1/2" strips. Using the Big Shot, cut one-hundred (100) 3" circles. You can cut multiple layers at once! It goes rather quickly. :)
I bought straight pins. You need 100 (one for each circle) plus a few extra for the bow. The wreath styrofoam came from a craft store for $3.19 at regular price. And don't forget your favorite Stampin' Up! ribbon. I used 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin ribbon. Yummy!!

Take each circle and fold in half and then in half again, pushing the pin thru the tip and into the styrofoam. Here's another view (below).

At first, don't be alarmed if it doesn't look like much. It'll come together and you'll get a feel for spacing. If you see the styrofoam peeking thru, simply move some circles over. 100 circles was perfect for my wreath form.
I don't cover the back and I used some pins to hold the ribbon hanger in position.

Happy Thursday.

Stop by tomorrow for more Occasions Mini Projects!

SHERRI

Mixed Bunch, Part Two

2012-01-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

***Please remember today is the LAST day to purchase items from the Holiday Mini. Please do not miss out if you have anything on your wish list! Orders can be placed through me (email and cell) or online until 11:50PM, MT. I will process orders (email and cell) until 9pm, EST.***

Did you love the Mixed Bunch card yesterday? I have another one today, but with a completely different color combo. I wish I would have put these colors together, but I didn't. My dear friend Jan came up with this layout and I love love love Crumb Cake with Peach Parfait and Early Espresso on Very Vanilla. I think this will make a wonderful scrapbook page; don't you? (Sorry the Espresso don't photo well; it was overcast and now I uploaded this dark photo).

The image is stamped on Very Vanilla, several times, in a random pattern in various colors. One is punched out, popped on a dimensional and a brad makes the center.

Yep, this will be a scrapbook page layout!
Thanks for stopping by today, have a great day.
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Loved Ones
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Peach Parfait and Very Vanilla
CS: Crumb Cake, Peach Parfait, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Blossom punch, 3/4" circle punch, crumb cake seam binding, 3/16" brads dimensionals

Dare to Dream

2012-01-02T18:56:00.001-05:00

Monday Greetings!
Here's a quick card to get you excited about products in the NEW MINI. Please contact me if you haven't received your complimentary mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. The mini goes LIVE Wednesday, January 4th. I love Stampin' Up! punches that coordinate with a stamp set. This blossom punch made quick work of the flower images and added leaves.

Have a great week; only four more days to go!

Thanks for stopping by,
SHERRI
Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Loving Thoughts, Mixed Bunch
Ink: Concord Crush, Poppy Parade
CS: Concord Crush, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Glossy White
Accessories: Blossom Punch, 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon - Concord Crush

Happy 2012 Sweetest Designs Friends!

2012-01-01T18:41:00.001-05:00

Photo Credit

Happy 2012! It is Day 1 into 2012, and I already am disappointing you. I don't have any pretty projects to show you. It's not because I don't have any awesome new products (I am LOADED with new mini and SAB goodies for you!), it's not because I don't have a camera (hello Nikon), it's not because I don't have any projects (stacks on them; including my 2011 Holiday cards that used the stocking punch and GLITTER paper). It's because it's six pm and I'm sitting on the couch under a blanket (watching the Bengals lose). My year started with a giant cleaning episode this morning. The one that happens every so often. You know, where you wipe the molding and baseboards? So I cleaned and mopped and organized. Then I had amazing cinnamon rolls, compliments of my momma and perused the sales.

It had been approximately 30 days since I'd ventured to the grocery (except when I needed cream cheese for the 10-batches of truffles we made). It. Was. Empty. Here. Chicken was on special at 1.99/lb and I had been toying with the idea to try Once A Month Cooking, especially with the new job. Previously I would beat Mr. Sweetest Designs (Mr. SD) home and would prepare dinner and have it mostly ready when he came home. Now we're going to carpool 3 days a week. What's a girl to do? Push back dinners another 45 minutes? Eat out? Eat take-out? $200 at the grocery, 4 hours later, several pans washed and rewashed and we have 26 meals in the freezer and fridge. We have baked ziti, stuffed shells, cashew chicken, chicken pot pie, cripsy chicken wraps, savory chicken, taco bake, taco meat and spagetti sauce. I actually have supplies for four other recipes (probably yielding another 12-16 meals), but had to quit when the freezer was full!! I packaged everything in 8"x8" foil pans and ziplock bags. This will also reduce the evening dishes! In theory I can be doing better things in the evening - better than cooking and cleaning the dishes and kitchen. Like stamping! (And if my math is right, we're at $5 a meal, $2.50/plate). So more money for stamps! I have a goal to stay out of the grocery store for another 30 days, except for lunch food.

I have no idea if this little adventure will work, but really it was easy today and I wasn't very organized (mostly because I had no idea what I was doing), but my feet hurt from standing in kitchen. So it's six o'clock and I'm sitting on the couch under a blanket (and the Bengals are still losing, although charging a slight come back). I am working on some things in MDS.

I will be back Monday with projects! Thanks for sticking around. Thanks for coming by for a class or placing an order. Thanks for sharing creativity and friendship. I love you guys.

Here's to a great 2012.
SHERRI

Holiday Carry Over List

2011-12-30T11:53:00.002-05:00

Just popping in....Here's the Holiday Carry Over List. These items that appeared in the Holiday Mini will be available for order after January 3rd.

Images and products NOT shown from the Holiday Mini will NOT be available. Maybe Christmas Lodge stamp set or Spice Cake DSP are on your wish list. Don't miss out! And while you're there, check out the CLEARANCE including many current punches!

Remember products can be ordered through January 3rd.

Happy Friday!
I'll be back in 2012 with daily posts; promise!
SHERRI

Stocking Builder Punch

2011-12-27T12:49:00.001-05:00

We just received word from Stampin' Up! that one of the most popular items in the current Holiday Mini will not be carried over to the 2012 Idea Book & Catalog that is released July 1st, 2012.

"Our occasion-specific mini catalogs allow us the opportunity to share the latest seasonal products with you and your customers, and we often carry over products from our mini catalogs into the following Idea Book & Catalog. This time, however, we have decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog into the next Idea Book & Catalog.

Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase. We hope many Stampin' Up! stockings will adorn cards and brighten holiday projects this season and look forward to seeing what you create with the next seasonal design."

Go to my Online Store and place your order NOW if this is on your wish list!!

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

2011-12-15T07:02:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry I'm not consistent with my postings yet again. I have so many projects completed and ready for you. But I need an assistant to take the good photos, edit, watermark, upload and write the blog entry. :(
I will be back to share some projects. Soon.

But, I needed to stop by today to YELL that almost 200 new items have been added to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack in my online store...Up to 80% off! Be sure to check it out!! Woohoo - Christmas is coming early this year!

NOTE: If you have punches on your wish list...now you can stock up on them as you'll find lots of "old body" style punches to choose from.

While there, feel free to add any current items from your wish list to your order too! Send your friends, family and husbands (I bet there are some last minute shoppers out there looking for a DEAL!).

Here are all the details...

Dates: December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012

Details:
Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items have been added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--only while supplies last!

Things to Remember

Only online orders qualify for this promotion.
Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well.
The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches - WOOHOO!
There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin' Rewards.
Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
You may view Clearance Rack Blitz items in my ONLINE STORE Click SHOP NOW in the upper right corner
Deadline: Thursday, January 5, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

Online Store Viewing Tip: to view all Clearance Rack items at once...look on the right where is says "Show: 8", click the drop down arrow and select ALL so you don't have to flip thru several pages.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2011-12-02T07:30:00.001-05:00

Edited to Add: This was scheduled for 12-1. If your birthday was 12-1; this one is for you!

Need Birthday? Got Birthday? I'm working on samples for the January Birthday Class. Start the New Year with some birthday cards, ready to send!

What do you think? Should it be a keeper for class? ? Could you send it to a male? The glitter is minimal and the ribbon isn't a bow....

I love the build a cupcake punch and stamp set. No free-hand cutting on this card; all punches!
Click on the Create a Cupcake LABEL link below this post to see other cards with this stamp set.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by,
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Create a Cupcake, retired greeting set
Ink: Island Indigo (sprinkles), Pool Party, Soft Suede
CS: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Big Shot, Circles #2 die, 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, cupcake builder punch, scallop trim border, elegant lines embossing folder, 3/8" ruffled ribbon

No fuss scrapbooking page

2011-12-01T15:08:00.001-05:00

Ok, for some reason (operator error!) the last couple of days' posts were stuck in draft mode. SORRY about that.

Secondly, I must tell you, this morning I was distracted. Completely lost in another world. I forgot my lunch and I forgot my purse. My entire purse. Therefore I had no lunch and no lunch money. Insert sad face here. I realized when I walked into my office that it was missing.

However, I received some exciting news this morning at work! I'm being transferred!! Maybe I was lost in thought because I knew news was coming today. This is such a wonderful blessing. I'm excited and nervous and dreading the drive all at the same time. Checkback in 2012 to see if it's a good change.

Here's a super quick page I put together.

I'm still fighting taking a great scrapbook page picture for you. It's a simple page to recreate but makes a great big impact.

I'll be at the Gaithersburg First Baptist Church this Saturday (12/3) from 9a-3p. I would love for you to stop by!

I hope you have a great day!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
CS: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Little Leaves die

Welcome Baby and NEW class announcement!

2011-11-28T09:52:00.001-05:00

My sweet friends welcomed their first child Saturday evening. In their honor, here's a cute owl card.

The front panel is quite simple, a Woodgrain background stamp and a wide oval is punched out for the owl to peek though.

The owl is actually on the inside of the card (as seen below).

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso
CS: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Owl: Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze and DSP
Accessories: Small oval punch, Large oval punch, Wide oval punch, Owl punch, Bird Punch (branch)

Look for an OWL PUNCH CLASS coming in January. You'll decorate several owls and assemble an OWLbum for your samples. Cost is $25 and includes an Owl Punch ($16.95 value), tombow adhesive ($3.95 value) and chipboard book and ring.

You must RSVP by December 13th, 2011 so I can have the punch for class.

Class Dates: (Please indicate which class you'll attend with your RSVP)
Sunday 1/1/2012 at 3pm
Saturday 1/7/2012 at 3pm
Friday 1/13/2012 at 8pm

Just Add Snow!

2011-11-23T12:00:00.001-05:00

One of the four projects we'll complete in class on Saturday uses my favorite stamp set: Holiday Lineup.
I saw several versions of this card and instantly wanted to recreate it. Bleach on Crumb Cake cardstock yields AWESOME results!!!

We used the blender pens to color the hats and scarves and accessories. Make sure you color your images FIRST.

I have a separate aqua painter dedicated to bleach and clearly LABELED. Fill the reservoir with pure bleach and paint away. Once it dries, the cardstock is bleached. Different cardstock reacts differently, each color and brand yields different results. Play around (it's so much better than bleaching your laundry!).

Getting these out of order will ruin your marker and/or blender pens. Please send me any questions you may have.

There is a seat still open for class on Saturday, please drop me an email if you're interested. The class is held in Odenton, MD and starts promptly at 2:30pm. I'd love to see you.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Holiday Lineup, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Chocolate Chip (Craft ink), Night of Navy, Bashful Blue
CS: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Embossing Powder, heat tool, snowflake punch, big shot, top note die, aqua painter, bleach, blender pen

Online Extravaganza is still going on! Please sure to click here to check it out!

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your Wednesday!
SHERRI

Thankful

2011-11-22T08:37:00.001-05:00

It's Tuesday, the week of Thanksgiving and I'm remembering all the things I am Thankful for.

This is a great double layout. Sorry I can't figure out how to photograph them better. Some of the DSP is retired, but remember you can use anything you have - this page is scrappy! The page is also "whimsy" for my style, just like falling leaves. The colors are rich and vibrant.

I enhanced the page with several little techniques. All the leaves are cut with the Leaves #2 and the Big Shot. There are leaves on the left made of out of golf waffle paper. It's a fun, thin material that you can crinkle. Because Leaves #2 is a Bigz die, it can cut several layers of cardstock at one time. See the connected leaves on the bottom left, those paper-doll style leaves were made with the big shot. There's also a leaf made of cork. The Bigz dies cut a variety of materials. A scrappy piece of Chantilly Trim creates a horizontal line that will guide your eye to the picture (not shown). If you look closely, there's a subtle piece of Old Olive peeking out top of the Chantilly Trim. I added some trinkets and twill scraps too.

The second page used some scrappy pieces of Top Note die and the negative from the Top Note die, and more leaves. These leaves on the right were sprayed liberally with the smooch spritz. Word of caution, watch the overspray from these tiny bottles. Also, don't shake the bottle - that will introduce air, instead roll it between your hands to mix the solution.

The medallion is stamped by taking sponge daubers, with different color and daubing the ink onto the rubber, and then stamped on paper. No two medallions will be the same! A sweet glimmer brad is in the middle.

If you have some wonderful thanksgiving pictures from before or ones that you take this week, I'd love to scrap them with you. We can recreate a similar page.

Thanks for stopping by today.
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Ink: Early Espresso
CS: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and More Mustard

Accessories: Big Shot, Leaves #2 die, Top Note die, Designer Series punch, cork, waffle paper, 1/2" chantilly trim, vintage trinkets, log cabin smooch spritz, 3/8" twill tape

Online Extravaganza and More!

2011-11-21T07:50:00.001-05:00

Hiya! There is a new project at the end of this post...be sure to check it out!

The sale starts today! There are some AWESOME discounted products, INCLUDING THE NEW SIMPLY SCORED TOOL. Think about creating your tags, cards and gifts or wrap up some product for your favorite crafter. I'd love to help you create gifts. Contact me to schedule a session in the next three weeks. These discounted items can only be ordered through my website. Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance.

Onto today's project. It's a quick broach. It looks so much better in person. Stop by at Gaithersburg FBC on Dec 3rd to see it! It's amazing! The sticky page keeps all the glitter on the pin and not on your shirt or jacket. Sticky pages are double sided stickiness, made to adhere to your favorite card stock or DSP and be ran through the Big Shot. Once you're thru the machine, remove the top "red" piece - exposing the stickiness.

Here's a side view to show you the layers and dimension.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
CS: Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Glass Stampin' Glitter, Sticky Pages, Antique Brads, Fun Flowers Bigz Die, (non-SU: felt and pin for backing)

Open Sea

2011-11-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

One of the most popular summer sets is back, as a write in. You'll not see this darling set in any of the current catalogs, but it can be ordered. I think I've used each image, but I've attached the images below the card. This is a great masculine color combo. I think adding the bakers twine didn't make it too girly. Right?

Have a great weekend!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Open Sea
Ink: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy
CS: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Accessories: Early Espresso bakers twine

Thinking of You!

2011-11-18T07:25:00.000-05:00

JUST ANNOUNCED! Stampin' Up!'s 2011 Online Extravaganza Sale will be here soon to help you with your holiday shopping!!

The Online Extravaganza begins Monday, November 21, 2011, and will run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Be sure to log in to my Online Store on Monday, November 21, to take advantage of great savings like...

FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express
60% off select Designer Fabrics
30% off an exclusive ribbon bundle!
PLUS...two items, on sale for 24 hours only (Nov 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT])

Watch for more detailed information November 21! I don't know what the sale items are, but I'm excited!! These are time sensitive, once the deal is gone - it's gone. Please note the sale times are MOUNTAIN times.

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Another card today. This card isn't flashy and intricate; it's the message and encouragement you write inside the card that is important. I'm sure you've learned I love the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. It's the best. I've toned down the Rich Razzleberry with Early Espresso and Crumb Cake. You can find Ribbon of Hope and other A La Carte individual stamps on page 19&20 of the IBC.

I hope you have a great Friday.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Ribbon of Hope, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
CS: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set, Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding, Brights Collection DSP Paper Stack

Happy Birthday!

2011-11-17T07:04:00.001-05:00

This is a super sweet, super quick birthday card. The use of punches made this card much easier than it appears. Anytime you want a banner, use your square punch to cut the notch. It's much crisper than free hand cutting it.

Thanks for stopping by! A handmade card is wonderful surprise in the mail!!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Create a Cupcake, Bring on the Cake (greeting)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede
CS: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot and Houndstooth embossing folder, punches -cupcake builder, scallop circle, circle, 3/4" square punch.

Santa Baby...

2011-11-16T08:05:00.001-05:00

The top seller at Odenton VFC were these adorable Santa suits. It's a wrap for a full size candy bar. I found these on Pinterest and knew I needed to recreate these! I had to play with the dimensions to get them right, but you can create 2 from a sheet of 8-1/2"x11 or 4 wrappers from a sheet 12"x12". I used textured cardstock and the glimmer paper is right amount of bling on the belt.

The candy bar slides in! These would make great teacher gifts or stocking stuffers.

I've added another show: Gaithersburg, MD on December 3rd. I'll post more details the week of the show!

Thanks for stopping by,
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
CS: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White, Glimmer Paper
Accessories: 3/4" square punch, 1" square punch, 1-1/4" circle punch

Mini Clip Boards

2011-11-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

These little gems make GREAT gifts for teachers, office managers, the hair salon receptionist....anyone on your list. These are Designer Series Paper covering chipboard coasters and sealed with a sealer. They fit perfectly in your bag, purse or stocking.

These are one of the items I'll have in Columbia on Saturday 11-19. Click here for more details on the upcoming show.

Also - just added is JUST ADD SNOW class on Saturday, November 26th at 2:30pm.
This class was a favorite last week and I'll be offering it AGAIN. 4 unique Snowman projects.
It's held in Odenton, MD and cost is $15 or FREE with a $30 Stampin' Up! order. Contact me for more details.

HAVE A GREAT TUESDAY!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
DSP: Various

Top Note holder!

2011-11-14T08:08:00.001-05:00

A special shout-out to all my my new friends from the PA retreat and Odenton show.

Today's project is a sweet little gift card holder. One and a half Top Note dies create the perfect pocket to slide a message or gift card. You can tie it onto a gift bag or hang it from the tree. These are so versatile and quick and easy.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
CS: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note tie, Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder, felt snow flakes, glimmer brads, taffeta ribbon.

I'll be in Columbia, MD Saturday November 19th. I'd love to have you stop by and see me!

Please make sure you're on my mailing list; I'll be shipping mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs soon!

Have a great Monday,
SHERRI

BE A BIG SHOT!

2011-11-08T05:54:00.005-05:00

Do you need a FREE Big Shot?

Maybe you need $100 in free product?

I am happy to announce that Stampin' Up! has extended this amazing deal through November 11th. Choose either a FREE Big Shot or $100 in FREE SU product when you become a SU Demonstrator.

The fine print:

You actually get over $400 in product and business supplies for just $175. That's right, IN ADDITION to the starter kit (already an amazing value), you get the Free Big Shot or another $100 in product OF YOUR CHOICE.

The benefits of signing up are incredible:

- Minimum 20% off of every order

- 30% off your first order over $150 placed in the first 45 days of signing up!

- A great holiday part-time job!

- The chance to order sneak peaks from all of our new catalogs year around! (Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Sneak Peeks start 12-1!)

- A Starter Kit worth $445 including the special offer that costs just $175 and the shipping is free (even for that free added Big Shot machine or $100 in bonus stamping goodies.)

- 2 months free Demonstrator Business Website

- Training, team meetings, webinars, swapping.

- Free subscription to Stampin' Success, a monthly publication dedicated to providing you tips and tricks, projects and inspiration for your projects.

- A low $300 minimum per quarter -- with no requirement to meet that until your first full quarter as a demonstrator. (that means you only have to sell $300 total by end of March 2012.) And remember when you are done, you just stop ordering - no penalties. It's that simple.

- You can be your own best customer and it counts toward your minimum. Of course you can also hold workshops and classes and make this a part time or full time business -- it's completely your choice.

- You can take the kit and never hold a workshop!

****If you do sign up online, you'll receive a special e-mail from SU just minutes after you've signed up with a link to order your free Big Shot or $100 in free product.

Steals and Deals!

2011-08-03T06:20:00.000-04:00

Hi crafters!
I'm baccccccckkkkkk! Whooo!
I won't bore you, I'll skip right to the good stuff.

(1) There's a new catalog in town.
I'd love to send you your own beatiful, color copy!
There's a new link in the margins if you want to look at it online.

(2) BUY THREE, GET ONE FREE. DSP.
Designer Series Paper. Patterned Paper. Coordinating with exclusive SU! colors and stamps.
Buy three, get ONE FREE. Great time to stock up, split with a friend or get ready for your holiday cards!

(3) Ribbon, Ribbon, Ribbon.
Option of the Month: Dotted Scallop ribbon (page 195). 2 yards of each of the TEN colors. A total of 20 yards for $20. Price includes shipping to the US. ORDERS must be placed by August 15th.

Steals and Deals above are only honored by me, your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Sale-A-Bration: Sweet Summer Project

2011-02-07T07:23:00.002-05:00

I have a couple of videos to share with you this week for Sale-A-Bration. Remember, this is a great time to host a party or place an order because for each $50 you spend, you earn FREE PRODUCT.

Thanks for stopping by. I'll be back tomorrow to show you some of my Sale-A-Bration creations. :)

A Stampin' Up! Valentine!

2011-02-01T07:39:00.001-05:00

Happy 1st. :) I do hope you're warm and safe today with all crazy weather!

Can I share some things with you??

Cute?
Here's some close ups...!

That's the Newsprint and Love Letter DSP in little magnetic frames. A bow made of seam binding on the upper left. Big Shot butterflies, letters, hearts. (Remember Bigz dies cut multiple layers at once....fold your cardstock, keeping the fold lines INSIDE of the die and you'll make paper-dolls! Or in this case, connecting hearts!). I used Stampin' Up! dimensionals to hold the hearts. I cut out the Eiffel tower from Artist Etchings and coated it in Glassy Glaze.

Here's a basic glass candle holder I bought from a discount store ($1). I used the sticky pages (it's a giant sheet of sticky strip!) and my Big Shot & simple letter die to cut out LOVE and sprinkled on the Silver Glass GLITTER! A little tip if you try this at home...applying the letters to a curved surface can be a bit tricky.

If you'd like to recreate the wreath, here's what you need. It's rather easy and you can finish in about 2 hours.

Take each circle and fold in half and then in half again, pushing the pin thru the tip and into the styrofoam. Here's another view (below).

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Thanks!

2011-01-31T06:00:00.004-05:00

It's yellow and brown and simple to recreate....

I love that little tag....
Take the little stamp and make a wallpaper/background by systematically randomly (is that a paradox, or what??) placing it.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Clearly For You
Ink: Daffodil Delight
CS: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Whisper White
DSP: Brights Pack
Accessories: Linen Thread, 1-3/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, scallop border punch, 1/8" taffeta Early Espresso ribbon, 1/8" taffeta Daffodil Delight ribbon

Nature Walk, the finale

2011-01-30T10:43:00.000-05:00

Just a quick one today before I head out to the gym...

Stamping on DSP is a great layered look! You'll see this again this week.
I did a little stamping and then white embossed the flower.
The background is stamped color on color. That's where I inked French Script with Bravo Burgandy and stamped in on Bravo Burgandy cardstock. It's subtle but AWESOME!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
Ink: Bravo Burgandy, Versamark
DSP: Botanical Gazette
CS: Bravo Burgandy, Whisper White
Accessories: whisper white taffeta ribbon, pretties flower, antique brad, white embossing powder.

Nature Walk, numero three

2011-01-29T06:00:00.001-05:00

There is another post coming later today. So check back for another one...

Remember these card layouts are easy and can be reused by any stamps you have!
Scraps of Botanical Gazette. A snipet of scallop trim border punch. The center image is stamped (and I cheated and didn't color it or anything!). Now here comes todays small tip that can make a big difference. Look closely at the frame around the bird. The Bravo Burgandy is larger at the top and the bottom. It's purposely and can be dramatic. Three little pearls (do you know these are self-adhesive??) in the corner finish off this simple card...

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
DSP: Botanical Gazette
Ink: Not Quite Navy
CS: Bravo Burgandy, Very Vanilla
Accessories: scallop border punch, basic pearls

Nature Walk, Part Two

2011-01-28T18:00:00.003-05:00

Who's ready for some sweet butterflies?? I AM! Three of the butterflies come from the Botanical Gazette DSP and the upper right butterfly is the stamped image. It's lightly inked. Some messy linen thread, a torn piece of paper and we call it a day!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
Ink: Early Espresso
DSP: Botanical Gazette
CS: Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Linen Thread

Nature Walk, Part One

2011-01-28T06:00:00.001-05:00

Have you checked out the new Occasions Mini? There's a little set on page 27, Nature Walk.
The set allows for "just because" cards. The Botanical Gazette DSP coordinates perfectly with the stamp set.

Stampin' Up! products always compliment each other that way...
See that snipet of So Saffron? I would have never selected So Saffron on my own, but look at the other colors in the DSP pack - there's So Saffron. So although not present in my card, I was brave enough to add a tiny strip.

The bird cage was delicately cut out and popped up on Stampin' Up! dimensionals.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
DSP: Botanical Gazette
Ink: Night of Navy
CS: Night of Navy, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Night of Navy satin ribbon, linen thread, scallop trim border punch, vintage trinkets, corner rounder

How about some Love?

2011-01-27T14:51:00.000-05:00

Hi sweets. I hope this winter weather doesn't have you in a funk.
I have a couple lovely projects to show you today.

I must say, this first card is a SCRAP card. You know all the pieces and parts you have sitting on your desk upon completion of a project or projects? I'm sure you don't throw them away.....
I stamped the key and cut it out. I punched a full heart from DSP. There's a snippet of newsprint DSP. The backgrounds are embossed. Some scrunchie ribbon and distressing on the edges and volia.

Here's a little something I also whipped up. The stamp set was in the Holiday mini, but I thought you might like to see the card anyway. (Thanks for understanding!).

Let me know if you need specific product listing. I've been very busy today....almost the weekend!

SALE A BRATION (that means: FREE PRODUCT!)

2011-01-26T07:50:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note on this cold and snowy and rainy and icy Wednesday.
It's SALE A BRATION time.
Here at Sweetest Designs that translates to YOU earning FREE product.

You can see the entire SAB catalog here.
I'd love to help you earn free stuff. If you have questions, please use the CONTACT ME or EMAIL ME buttons.

Hostesses earn additional freebies. Wink!

If you decide your wishlist is too long, SAB is a great time to join my team. Call to discuss all the perks of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and I'll be back with 1,000 pictures I have taken. It's been project-crazy for me and I'm excited to share all my latest creations with you (including SAB projects!).

Your creative coach,
SHERRI

Hello, Baby.

2011-01-22T06:00:00.003-05:00

A family member is expecting in March and her shower is this weekend. We can't attend, but here's our adorable card we sent! (Oh, and it was super easy to make, thanks to the use of my Stampin' Up! punches!)

The front panel was stamped with the woodgrain background stamp (adorable!).
I punched out a wide oval to peek-thru to the inside!

The inside was the owl punch sitting atop the branch from the two-step extra large bird punch.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Woodgrain background
Ink: Early Espresso
DSP: Elegant Soiree
CS: Baja Blue, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla [owl: Baja Blue, Basic Black, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Whisper White]
Accessories: small oval punch, large oval punch, wide oval punch, owl punch, two-step extra large bird punch

Eat Chocolate, Final Chapter

2011-01-20T06:00:00.001-05:00

One more eat chocolate! Did you like this weekly series? I'm thinking about doing it again!
Here's a fun little treat holder that was created by simply cutting a slot. A full size chocolate bar fits snug into this card! Simple and delicious for the recipient.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Eat Chocolate
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
CS: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Accessories: Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Scallop Edge Punch, Neutral Designer Buttons

Eat Chocolate, Bright Edition

2011-01-19T06:00:00.001-05:00

Whew, these colors are BRIGHT! They were inspired by the new DSP pack in the upcoming Sale-A-Bration catalog (yes, another sneek peek!).

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Eat Chocolate
Ink: Pacific Point
DSP: Ice Cream Parlor DSP (FROM THE UPCOMING SALE-A-BRATION CATALOG)
CS: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Accessories: Circle Punches, 1/4" Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch, Rhinestones, scallop edge punch.

Eat Chocolate, Part Two!

2011-01-18T06:00:00.001-05:00

Day two of chocolate! Here's something completely outside my comfort zone...

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Eat Chocolate
Ink: Basic Black
CS: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
DSP: First Edition (NEW IN THE MINI TOO!)
Accessories: Markers, Big Shot, Lattice Embossing Folder, Circle Die, Mini Library Clips, Linen Thread

Eat Chocolate, Part One!

2011-01-17T06:00:00.001-05:00

It's Chocolate week! This is the best form of chocolate, ZERO CALORIES.
This stamp set is adorable in the new occasions mini. These cards are wonderful to send to your girlfriend for any pick-me-up occasion!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Eat Chocolate
Ink: Early Espresso (stamped off once to achieve a lighter color!)
CS: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White
DSP: Neutral Patterns Designers Series Paper Pack
Accessories: Heart punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon Early Espresso, Cutter Kit

An Elegant Thank You

2011-01-16T19:57:00.000-05:00

Sometimes a card can just take my breath away. Is that silly? I first saw a similar card at a team meeting display board and I was moved to recreate it. I used Early Espresso, Baja Blue and Very Vanilla. It was a very easy card to make, but I think it leaves a big impact. After I embossed the baja panel, I gently used a sponge with baja blue ink and rubbed it over the raised embossed design. Stunning.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Elements of Style, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso
CS: Baja Blue, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Antique Brads, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Oval Scallop Punch, Chantilly Lace 1/2" Crochet Trim, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-01-13T07:45:00.000-05:00

HI! Have you seen the new mini catalog? It's adorable! These are a couple QnE's (Quick and Easy's)!.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: XOXO
Ink: Basic Gray
CS: Real Red
DSP: Love Impressions
Accessories: Big Shot, Whisper White Grosgrain, glimmer brad, 1-3/8" circle punch

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Valentine Defined

Ink: Basic Gray

CS: Real Red, Whisper White

DSP: Love Impressions

Accessories: Heart Punch

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: NONE!
Ink: VersaMark
CS: Crumb Cake
DSP: FREE! From Sale-A-Bration (more Sale a bration sneak peeks later!)
Accessories: Heart Punch, Melon Mambo Pompom trim, Letterpress plate heart pressed,
Hope this gets you ready for Feb. 14th.
Have a great day!

NEW CAMERA! (and a bunch of other stuff)

2011-01-02T20:48:00.000-05:00

Hi. Thanks for all the well wishes and emails saying "Where are you?" I got caught up in a bunch of nothing and I lost sight of motivation. Good for you, I'm back. I'm back working out, being happy, baking, trying new recipes, stamping, thrifting and sharing. Baby, I'm back! I already have at least 10 things to share with you. I didn't expect any of my holiday giftables to get so many wonderful compliments. I'll gather you some tutorials and dimensions to recreate things I've been making. And don't worry, they will work for year-round gifts. Get excited!

Santa brought our house a new camera! So we've been playing....

I know enough to know I can't get this setting back! I LOVE me some blurred backgrounds!

Apeture, exposure, shutter speed. I have no idea! :)

Still trying to blur the background....Since bf wouldn't be my subject, I rounded up my Build A Bear monkey! And I haven't picked up shoes and newspaper from my floor.

Trying for a shot further away. My after-holiday mantle isn't complete yet. It's a work in progress. Right? Feel free to leave some hints on color and height options for me. I'm stuck for now.

Anyway, January 4th kicks off the NEW Occasions Mini catalog! Did you get your complimentary copy from me in the mail? EMAIL me if you need one.

Thanks for hanging in there with me!

SHERRI

Sale! Sale! Sale! Sale!

2010-11-22T07:25:00.000-05:00

Hi friends. Good Monday morning to ya. I'm very excited because this is a SHORT week and I get to spend time with my family! The second reason I'm so excited is because Stampin' Up! just announced some AMAZING sales (valid thru 11/30). CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW TO OPEN LARGER IN A NEW WINDOW! This will stay on the right-hand side of the menu at http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com/ so you can find it easy!

Have you designed your holiday cards? There's still plenty of time to take advantage of this sale and get some new rubber and cardstock for your cards. (May I suggest Cherry Cobbler? It's such a wonderfully vibrant red!).

Make your wish list and have your friends, family, husbands shop from me and make sure you get the perfect gift under the tree. Tell the husbands, I include the wrapping for them! (wink!)

And remember, these are great gifts to give too, even for non-paper crafters. Check out the Decor Elements or Simply Adorned jewelry!

Have fun shopping and call or email me with ANY QUESTIONS. (I'm off to make my wish list right now!)

XOXO,
SHERRI

House Keeping This and That

2010-11-20T16:25:00.000-05:00

Let me know if you see any missing links. I changed the background today and worked on some new sidebar widgets! If you're reading this in a reader or your email, click the header to go to my page to check it out.

Please look for a special announcement on Monday (11/22) about some deep-discounted products and earning FREE SHIPPING!

Also, I'd like to send a shout out to my new friends from PA! Thanks for stopping by Sweetest Designs.

Have a great afternoon.
SHERRI

A Great Time to become a Demonstrator...

2010-11-11T09:41:00.000-05:00

Starting November 15, and lasting until November 30, 2010, new recruits (that could be you!) can purchase the Standard or Digital + Starter Kits for only $87.50--that is 50 percent off the regular price of $175 for over $310 worth of paper or digital crafting and business supplies!

Beyond the signup and the neat-o starter kit there's no other obligation. You do not return the kit contents if you decide not to pursue demonstratorship. That means you're getting $310 worth of supplies for $87.50.

If you have any questions, please contact me! I'd love to answer your questions.

And don't worry....I'm coming back to blogging. I have so many projects and photos to share with you I'm about ready to burst!

xoxo.
SHERRI

Bundle (just in time for your holiday preparations!)

2010-10-19T07:18:00.000-04:00

Dates: October 19-December 16, 2010

Details: You can purchase select products--perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts--at a 20 percent discount! See bundle flyer for more information.

Things to Remember: This offer is available on all order types (customer, workshop, and online). Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order

There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.

NOTE: You must use the bundle item codes provided below. The 20 percent discount will not be applied if individual bundle item numbers are entered separately.

CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO MAKE THE FLYER LARGER!

Give me a call with any questions or to place your order today!
Have a great one.
SHERRI

A quick hi, the Last Chance list, but no stamping today.

2010-06-07T10:24:00.000-04:00

Hi friends. I hope you're not feeling abandoned, but I've been very sick for two weeks (including during the cupcake wedding.) I will get better. I will be back. I will share 288 cupcakes, their invitations and cards highlighting the Last Chance stamps and accessories (I just need some more rest).

Several colors are retiring and they are only available while supplies last; don't miss out. Above is the list of stamp sets that are retiring.

Because several colors are retiring, the accessory list can be overwhelming. Some items are being "reconfigured." That means it'll be back in some other way, packaged differently. More importantly, look at the DISCOUNT column. The link will be on the sidebar for the lengthy accessories. It's 11 pages and I can't get blogger to cooperate.

The clearance rack is always being updated with great product too.

Orders can be placed online or by contacting me.

Bella Blue

2010-05-25T06:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Tuesday my stamping friends.
Todays post will be a quick post; I'm busy packing last minute things this morning to get ready to travel home. :)

I created a simple door hanger using my Big Shot and circle scallop die. The circles are connected with a snippet of ribbon. This could easily say Seasons Greetings or Happy Retirement or hang left to right on a mantle. I like being able to select the letters I want, the colors I want and the way I want by creating my own banner. Remember you can use your crafting supplies outside of making cards and scrapbook pages!!

I also ran some metal sheets thru the Big Shot with the Manhattan embossing folder to create wine bottle wraps. Two pieces of sticky strip adheres the metal to the bottle. We added a Sizzix tag with scraps of ribbon for a quick thank you. These doubled as fun, festive decorations and party favors.

Two Scrapbooking Duos

2010-05-24T06:00:00.021-04:00

Such a very busy weekend here for us - we're getting ready to trekk home Tuesday evening for a BIG OH-IO WEDDING (don't worry, I'll be sharing the invitations, cupcakes, and many photos!).

May is National Scrapbooking Month and I've got two double page layouts to share today. One is new stuff you can find in the summer mini and the other layout contains a bunch of retired goodies (I'm sorry, please understand I started these pages ages ago.)

Let's get started. Here's a great clean and simple layout to capture a wonderful weekend rendevous.

Grads. Again!

2010-05-22T06:00:00.007-04:00

Quick? Check.
Bright? Check.
Clean and Simple? Check.

Look at me, mixing it up. Sometimes the DSP is so wonderful you don't need to add much. In this case, I didn't!!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Great Grads (retired):
Ink: Old Olive
CS: Summer Sun * retiring 6-30-10, Tempting Turquois, Whisper White
DSP: Tropical Oasis
Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch (available 7-1-10 in the new catty!!)

A quick note today...

2010-05-21T17:19:00.000-04:00

Hi. Happy Friday. I wanted to drop a quick note to tell you it's a GREAT time to join my team. I just saw (and ordered) my 2010-2011 catalogs. Whooo hooooo!! You'll get a full box of 8 included when you sign up.

(And, as a side note, I'll have my catalog - in advance of the majority of demonstrators - in my hands very very soon. Um, like Monday. I'd love to share it with you.

Have a great weekend.
SHERRI

Happy Friday, just kickin' it

2010-05-21T06:00:00.001-04:00

Finally, we made it to the end of the week. Wow-za. I was able to finish this page (I won't tell you how long ago I started it, but it sat unfinished on my desk...). I found an advertisement in a magazine and was inspired to create something young and fun. It's a simple and rather clean page (again, I don't know what took me so long to finish it!). It's got a peek-a-boo pull tab for journaling. I free-handed a border with my white gel pen on kraft and a Garden Green marker on the Whisper White. I used the white foam sheets similar to these graduation cards to create kickin it!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Retired circle wheel that I can't remember the name and Retired small alphabet set that I can't remember the name!!
Ink: Versa Mark, Whisper White Craft
CS: Basic Black, Garden Green, Kraft, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, letters, button, linen thread, gingham ribbon, dimensionals, 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch

Razzleberry is Exquisite

2010-05-20T06:00:00.001-04:00

Exquisite. Use it in a sentence today! It'll make you smile; maybe just like this gem. Do you know Rich Razzleberry is staying with us in the new color renovation (happy dance for me!). Love this color. I didn't know where this card was going when I started (don't you love when that happens?), but I had a half-sheet of whisper white cardstock. I stamped off once with the spiral-y flower from Punched Posies (level 2 hostess set) in Razzleberry in a random but planned order. I cut the piece in four equal pieces to create my "own" DSP. I sponged the edges, matted it in black to give it some POP. The For You is from the Elements of Style stamp set. I orignally had little interest in Elements of Style, but after receiving some WONDERFUL swaps, I added it to my buy list.

Remember that cute little scallop trim border punch will be available in the new 2010-2011 catalog if you missed it during SAB. It's dainty and perfect and I love it!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Friends 24-7, Elements of Style, Punched Posies (level 2 hostess set)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Staz-On
CS: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" punch, gingham ribbon, large flower punch, scallop trim border punch, sponges

More Grads

2010-05-19T06:00:00.008-04:00

I wanted to see Elements of Style (from the Summer mini) paired with Bella Blue DSP (oh, la, la!).

I used the Scallop Envelope with a tiny Define Your Life note tucked in, sponged with Not Quite Navy. Grad is boldly at the bottom and is from a favorite retired set. I sponged the edges of the vanilla with Sahara Sand ink. Elements of Style mimics the Bella Blue paper in the background. Elegant. Don't you think?

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Define Your Life, Elements of Style, Great Grad (retired)
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand
CS: Note Quite Navy, Very Vanilla
DSP: Bella Blue
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope

May is Scrapbooking Month

2010-05-18T06:00:00.002-04:00

To welcome back Riding Hood Red & Pink Piourette (you know they're coming back, right?), I played around with some retired DSP this weekend. I merried it with Close to Cocoa (retiring 6-30-10) and the new Sweet Scoops stamp set.

I used the 1-3/4" circle punch for the ice cream cone and used two tab punches, overlapped to create a larger circle for the close to cocoa mat. Neato. I tore the pink paper and sponged the rustic edge for a better emphasis.

Used some riding hood stripped vanilla ribbon. LOVE that stuff. I used the Lattic Die and the Top Note in Very Vanilla. The cute little icecream cone in the left corner is a brad (non-SU).

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Ink: Sweet Scoops
CS: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pink Piroutte, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Sizzix frame die, Top Note, Lattice Die, Big Shot, Tab Punch, 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch

Happy Graduation

2010-05-17T06:00:00.002-04:00

Hi stampers! I cannot believe we're half-way thru May already. Gosh.
I whipped up some graduation cards this weekend to share with you this week.
Today's cards are for Ontario High School, colors reflected.

I used white foam sheets (found in the kids aisle at craft stores) and my Big Shot to make my own thickers or dimensional letters. Lovely.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Happy Grad (from the Summer mini!)
Ink: Brilliant Blue (retires 6-30-10)
CS: Brilliant Blue, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Accessories: 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Simple Alphabet, Polka Dot embossing folder

Do you like free stuff??

2010-05-12T15:12:00.002-04:00

I do! I DO!
Happy Scrapbooking month (click to enlarge photo in a new browser window).

As our gift to you, earn free brads with applicable purchases. Contact me today with questions.

I've been working hard on invitations and party decor and scrapbook pages and it hasn't left me with much time to blog about all my creations. Hang tight and I'll get caught up!

And don't keep me a secret, I love the reward my customers when they refer me to their friends, coworkers and family members.

Simply Adorned

2010-05-03T12:01:00.002-04:00

I'll be back with sample charms all month long!!
At first working with such a small spaced canvas was constricting, but now they're so quick I love them!!

Happy Friday!

2010-04-23T09:36:00.000-04:00

Hi friends. Happy Friday to you. I'm so thankful the week is almost to an end. We have a wonderful weekend planned (pooh hooo I think it's going to rain though) but I'm very excited. I'm hearing you're beginning to receive the SUMMER MINI catalog. Really, it's fantastic. I'm so very excited about the new products and stamps. Here is my new rolodex at work.

I used Soft Suede and Bermuda Bay. I toned down the Bermuda with heavy sponging. You'll also notice the SMOOCH speckled effect all over. LOVE it. I will warn you, it WILL MAKE A MESS, but I love it all the same (and you know I really am anti-messes).

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Leave a comment listing the NEW supplies I used (including the smooch) and I'll send the first one a little treat!!

Color Me Crazy

2010-04-07T13:32:00.000-04:00

I will try not to overwhelm you, but I do have some GIANT IMPORTANT NEWS to share with you today.

Stampin’ UP! is revitilizing the color families. There are additonal colors, colors retiring and several previously retired IN-COLORS will return. Families of 12 have been shaken up into selections of 10.

Let's break it down:

(1) Additional Colors
Cajun Craze
Cherry Cobbler
Daffodil Delight
Early Espresso
Marina Mist

What does this mean to you: You will be able to purchase these colors and associated items JULY 1st in the new catalog, unless you're a DEMONSTRATOR (it's really a great time to join the SU! family. You potentially can earn over $100 in new color products!! Contact me for all the info!)

(2) Colors Retiring
almost amethyst
apricot appeal
ballet blue
barely banana
basic brown
blush blossom
bordering blue
brilliant blue
brocade blue
cameo coral
close to cocoa
creamy caramel
gable green
glorious green
going gray
green galore
handsome hunter
lavender lace
lovely lilac
mellow moss
only orange
orchid opulence
pale plum
pink passion
pixie pink
really rust
ruby red
sage shadow
summer sun
taken with teal
yoyo yellow

What does this mean to you: You have untl June 1st to stock up on your favorites. From June 1st thru June 30th items will be on "while supplies last" basis. Remember any associated reinkers, pastels, markers, inks, paper, DSP, ribbon, brads, buttons, accessories WILL ALSO BE DISCONTINUED. If any of these are your GO-TO colors, STOCK UP!!

(3) Previously retired IN-COLORS returning
Baja Breeze
Pacific Point
Pink Pirouette
Rich Razzleberry
Riding Hood Red
River Rock
Soft Suede
Tangerine Tango
Wild Wasabi

What does this mean to you: Dig deep in your stash and get ready to use your previous items, again. Look for fresh new ribbons, papers, MARKERS and accessories using these former colors.

Please note, Kraft will be more appropriatly RENAMED CRUMB CAKE.

I am off to make my own shopping list of reinkers and cardstock in my soon to be GONE favorites...I know there's a LOT of information, please email, call, text me with your questions!
SHERRI

Two-Step into Spring Promotion

2010-04-01T07:34:00.000-04:00

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set--or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop! (This set will be available in the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book - shhhhhhh, it's a SNEAK PEEK!)
Item Description Price
117062 Awash with Flowers (wood mount; set of 18) $39.95
120549 Awash with Flowers (clear mount; set of 18) $27.95 (Clear-mount blocks are not included with the clear-mount set (blocks C and H are recommended this set)

Plus, get 20 percent off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalog:

Item Page Description ~~Regular Price~~ Sale Price
113824 94 Greenhouse Garden ~~$25.95~~ $20.76
113734 98 Fifth Avenue Floral ~~$24.95~~ $19.96
111578 101 Flower Fancy ~~$36.95~~ $29.56
113258 112 Trendy Trees ~~$17.95~~ $14.36

Online orders are not eligible for this part of the promotion (but that's why you have me!!). There is a limit of one free Awash with Flowers stamp set per workshop; the reward is for reaching the $350 workshop level, and is not incremental.

The Awash with Flowers stamp set is a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and will not be available again until the release of the new Idea Book & Catalog.

Happy Spring!
SHERRI

How about an 8"x8" page?

2010-03-24T06:00:00.000-04:00

Gettin' caught up from Valentine's Day! :)

I glued a piece of whisper white cardstock onto a scrap piece of cardboard to make the letters have more oofffph (is that a word?). I then sponged the edges. I popped the heart up on dimensionals (my go-to accessory!)

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts
Ink: Chocolate Chip
CS: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Sans Serif Alphabet, Heart to Heart Punch, sponges, dimensionals

Mi familia es su familia

2010-03-19T06:00:00.000-04:00

Hola. Did you think you accidently hit the TRANSLATE button? Tomorrow I'll be HERE. I created some simple projects to sell with all the proceeds going to Haiti and Chile. It will be so. much. fun.
I've been working on general pages. Here are a couple - what do you think?

I'm using pieces left over from the Simply Scrappin' Kit I showed you here! These are 6"x6" pages. (I love my Big Shot!).

Simply Scrappin', retake

2010-03-16T06:00:00.002-04:00

More retired Simply Scrappin' Kits. I jazzed it up a bit with the aid of my Big Shot!! You get an abundance of stickers, DSP and textured cardstock in the kits! So wonderful for creating a coordinating album. Love it!You can recreate with your favorite colors! Easy layouts! (These are 12"x12" pages!) Let me know if you have any questions. SHERRI

Sweet Pea Tuesday

2010-03-09T06:00:00.003-05:00

Two weeks ago I hosted some wonderful friends for a shoebox swap! They're super fun. Here's a couple of the projects....This lovely SPRING butterfly, designed by Alice Shaffer.
This little bundle was designed by Brianne Lee (sorry, no blog yet!). Isn't this a great 'thinking of you' or bridal shower card? The colors are So Saffron, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery. She uses Embrace Life and Sweet Pea DSP.

This was my card. It was a CASE from Ilina. I added a little Sweet Pea flower embellie in the corner. The butterfly was stamped in white Staz-On on a window sheet and punched out.

Have a good week friends!
SHERRI

Simply Scrappin'

2010-03-08T17:49:00.000-05:00

Hi stamping friends. I hope you had a wonderful weekend (the weather was refreshing!). I did make time Saturday afternoon to stop by the NoVa Scrapbooking Meetup! I worked on these scrapbook pages. All suppies are Stampin' Up! but they're also retired (that's why you're getting two today - will you accept my bargaining?). I purchased this Pina Colada simply scrapbooking kit from our Clearance Rack earlier this year. Did ya know we had a clearance rack? There's a little icon over on the RIGHT column that will take you there. You can easily use these two layouts with your favorite color and current kit!!

Have a great Monday!

Stamping 411

2010-02-24T20:17:00.004-05:00

There was a fun little sketch posted at Stamping 411 this weekend, and I couldn't not play along. I think the deadline is fastly approaching, so excuse the crummy photo, it was dark when I got home last night!
I made quick work of the sketch by using the Sweet Pea stitched felt. I stamped a sweet message from Teeny Tiny Wishes. A quick sponging made sure the white banner didn't get lost on the white background. I curled the banner and used a square punch to notch the end of the banner! I added some rustic linen thread tied on the left side. The background was run through the big shot and the polka dots textured impression die! I layered the white on Old Olive on Kraft. A very quick card to compliment this beautiful sketch. Take a look:

Have a good one.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Old Olive
CS: Kraft, Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories: Sweet Pea stitched felt, linen thread, sponge, Big Shot, polka dots textured impression

Snow.

2010-02-09T20:41:00.001-05:00

Mission Organization: Tackle the Recipes

2010-02-07T06:00:00.001-05:00

Since it's a snowy weekend, I decided to clean up my recipes. Last week I cleaned my (gasp!) Junk Drawer and realized why it's called the junk drawer! Anyways, I found some recipes that I had scratched down on backs of receipts, napkins, and ones I pull off cans and packaging. Today I've been dilligently recording them on notecards. This little box was a gift for a recent hostess. I used a 3"x5" index card box (found the school supply aisle for about $2). I made 3"x5" cards in Certainly Celery, rounded the corners and added the divider stamps. I used a 1" circle punch to punch of the images and matted them on a 1-1/4" Basic Black circle.
The box was a bit plain, so I quickly used a scrap piece of Certainly Celery, adhered with Sticky Strip and a 5/8" Basic Black satin ribbon.

Now go get organized (or sit infront of the fire with a good book!). Enjoy your weekend.
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: From the Kitchen
Ink: Basic Black
CS: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories: 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, corner rounder, dimensionals, Basic Black satin ribbon

Many Thanks

2010-02-05T06:00:00.002-05:00

Literally, many. I needed to get caught up on my thank you notes, so I whipped up a batch of Clean And Simple cards (CAS for short). The greeting is from a retired set, Warm Words, but I love the font and size and I will never give up the set (you can't make me!). I used pieces of Real Red DSP for the large petals. They were quickly cut with the Big Shot and the Flower Folds die! The centers are an image from Circle Circus, punched out with 1-1/4" circle, matted on a 1-3/8" Soft Suede circle which was layered on the DSP flower.

These are simple and quick and I adore them. Not all cards have to be art-masterpieces filled with techniques and layers!

The hostess level 1 DSP pack is perfect for these matching card sets. Look for more of these in the future at Sweetest Designs!
Have a great Friday!
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Circle Circus, Warm Words (retired)
Ink: Real Red
DSP: Real Red Designer Series Pattern Pack
CS: Soft Suede, Whisper White
Accessories: 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, big shot, Flower Folds die

You & Me Friends

2010-02-04T06:00:00.002-05:00

A shabby card today that is mostly out of my comfort zone! I started wheeling Friendly Words on Soft Suede with versamark. I layered Soft Suede on a Soft Suede base. I’ve been seeing this a lot recently, and wanted to try. I don’t know how I feel about it yet!
Then I added some paper lace. I used Very Vanilla, trimmed with the eyelet punch, edges sponged in Soft Suede.
The top panel is Perfect Plum. I stamped Friends from Vintage Vogue in versamark. On the left, I made a crinkled flower from the Petals Big Shot die – one in Elegant Eggplant and one in Perfect Plum. The center is circles (1” Soft Suede, ¾” Perfect Plum stamped with Circus Circles in versamark, topped with a clear button, tied with Linen Thread. The stem and leaves are punches from the Large Bird Punch. So cute. I added a half-pearl in the upper right corner from the Pretties Kit. We didn’t have any ribbon that I liked, so I dyed the 3/8” Whisper White taffeta ribbon.

I'm also happy to report this card is IN THE MAIL and heading to a wonderful friend. Will it be you? :)

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Circle Circus, Friendly Words, Vintage Vogue
Ink: Soft Suede, Versamark
CS: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Petals Big Shot die, big shot, 1” circle punch, ¾” circle punch, large bird punch, half pearl, 3/8" whisper white taffeta ribbon, perfect plum reinker, eyelet punch, sponge, clear button, sticky strip (for the faux lace)

February Calendar

2010-02-03T10:20:00.005-05:00

I'm back with the February calendar.This was quick and simple with the aid of DSP and punches. I used several new and old punches to create this simple layout. Let me know if you have any questions about this calendar. Remember to check back as I transform this calendar into a scrapbook page! Easy.
Weather report for the greater Washington, D.C. metro area:
Have a good day,
SHERRI

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Well Scripted
Ink: Pretty in Pink
DSP: Sending Love Specialty
CS: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Accessories: 3/8" Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, pinking hearts border punch, small heart punch, scallop heart of hearts embosslit, big shot, full heart punch, heart to heart punch

Sponging and Distressing 101

2010-01-24T19:30:00.001-05:00

Happy weekend to you! Here's the video I promised about sponging and distressing!
Enjoy!

Please let me know if you have any questions.
SHERRI

With All My Heart

2010-01-22T10:02:00.001-05:00

It's been over a week since I last posted. Where does the time go? I miss you guys! Todays card could be for any occasion, and most supplies come from the New Occasions Mini Catalog! Did you all receive your catalogs (both the Occasion Mini and the Sale-A-Bration catalog)? Although my stamping time was limited this week, I was still able to create a gorgeous card. "How?" you might be asking....by using DSP of course!

Three panels, layered on distressed Very Vanilla, layered on distressed Pretty in Pink, layered on a Chocolate Chip card base. To break up the horizontal DSP panels, I placed a Chocolate Chip satin bow across the top third of the card. The bottom right is offset with a flower (we're all about balance here at Sweetest Designs). To achieve this color-variation flower, stamp the flower in Pretty in Pink ink first, turn the stamp up (rubber facing you) and take a sponge or dauber in Chocolate Chip and go over the edges. Give the stamp a little huff to moisten the ink, and stamp onto Very Vanilla. Punch out with the Scallop Circle Punch, layered on 1-3/4" Pretty in Pink circle. When I finished, I added a Chocolate Chip 1/4" epoxy brad in the center. I thought it was still "missing" something. (Does that happen to you??) As you know, there isn't a larger circle punch than 1-3/4" so I used TWO tab circle punches and layered them together to form a larger circle. You can try to find the seams - but they're difficult to see. Charming!

I layered Very Vanilla inside (edges sponged with Chocolate Chip) and stamped FRIEND in the corner. I again stamped the image with Pretty in Pink, and dabbed the edges with Chocolate Chip prior to stamping the image.

I will be adding a video to better illustrate the sponging, the distressing, and the tab punch.

Now, here's the best part! You can purchase elements to make this card and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration sets! Whoooo. I've developed three options:

Option 1, $62.00 (includes tax, shipping and handling to your door step):
With All My Heart (Clear Mount)
Sending Love Specialty DSP
Cutter Kit
5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon
EARN ONE FREE SAB set (or punch or DSP pack!)

Option 2, $62.00 (includes tax, shipping and handling to your door step):
With All My Heart (Wood Mount)
Sending Love Specialty DSP
5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals
8-1/2" x 11 pack cardstock Pretty in Pink
EARN ONE FREE SAB set (or punch or DSP pack!)

Option 3, $115.00 (includes tax, shipping and handling to your door step):
With All My Heart (Wood Mount)
Circle Scallop Punch
Tab Circle Punch
1-3/4" Circle Punch
1 pack Daubers
Sending Love Specialty DSP
5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals
EARN TWO FREE SAB set (or punch or DSP pack!)

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: With All My Heart
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
DSP: Sending Love Specialty DSP
CS: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
Accessories: 5/8" Satin Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tab Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4" Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads, Cutter Kit

I will send a special Thank You to the first five to purchase Options 1, 2 or 3 from With All My Heart. You must contact me directly for Options 1, 2 and 3.

Making a Difference

2010-01-21T21:02:00.003-05:00

I really do work for a wonderful company....

From now until February 28, 2010, Stampin Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set (it was in the Clear Mount video!) and donate it to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

I {Heart} Hearts - clear-mount, Item #118571, $18.95
I {Heart} Hearts - wood-mount, Item # 117010, $26.95

The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

The I (Heart) Heart stamp set is the perfect Heart set – it will be useful far beyond Valentines…
a. Send thanks from the Heart
b. You touch my Heart
c. Weddings
d. Anniversaries
e. I love and miss you
f. You stole my heart
g. Scrapbooking
h. Valentines
i. Baby Love
j. I LOVE (top 10 lists, what I do, etc)
k. Heartfelt Greetings
l. and so much more…

In addition, please know Stampin' Up! packaged and sent thousands of packages personal items such as soap and hand sanitizer. They urged their vendors to donate many of the products packaged and sent.

Oh Baby!

2010-01-13T07:01:00.009-05:00

It's been a while since we've had an OH BABY! card (plus, I was asked to make a baby card for my mom). I preplanned this card and sketched out a layout. I grabbed Nursery Necessities off my shelf but when I sat down to start the card - I went a different direct. For example, I didn't even use Nursery Necessities. I had perused the gift registry to get a "feel" for the new mom-to-be and when I sat at my desk, I was drawn to all my NEW goodies from the NEW Occasions Mini. I'll have to use the sketch for some other time.
If you look closely, there's just a little bit of stamping on the front of the card. I started with Nursery Letters in versamark on Soft Suede. Isn't that lovely? Really - give it a try. I'll be using more versamark here! Then you'll notice the Sweet Pea DSP. Gorgeous. I let it do the work for me (you know that's one of my favorite tricks). I layered the vertical piece on a piece of Rich Razzleberry and the horizontal DSP was mounted on Old Olive. I used the Beautiful Wings embosslit (it CUTS and dry embosses at the same time!!) to cut out Pretty in Pink and Barely Banana butterflies. I popped them up on dimensionals. A piece of Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta brings balance back to the right side of the card.
For the inside, I sponged Pretty in Pink around the edges of the Whisper White panel. In Barely Banana, I stamped the Butterfly Accent in the upper left. I then (without reinking), stamped the butterfly two more times at an angle down the panel. These are faint enough that the message will be read easily. I used my most favorite font set, Well Scripted, in the upper right in Soft Suede.

Also, in a what's-to-come update, I'll be scrapbooking! I finally got my pictures printed. Whooo hooo! I have a wonderful weekend planned :)

Also, if you're a demonstrator and joined Stampin' Connection - find me and friend me or leave a message on my wall! (And if you're not a demonstrator - you're missing out! It's Facebook but for Demonstrators Only. We're sharing ideas and projects and templates and business tips. And it's only been availabe for 24 hours - who knows where this is going to end up. Sale-a-bration is an AMAZING time to join my team!)

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Butterfly Accent, Nursery Letters, Well Scripted
Ink: Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Versamark
DSP: Sweet Pea
CS: Barely Banana, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Versamark, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings embosslit, 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, dimensionals.