Happy 3rd Birthday Niece!

TGIF!!

 

Another great-niece of mine (she and her cousin were born just 6 days apart!), is turning 3 very soon, and I incorporated 2 different challenges for inspiration...

 

The first is a sketch challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches #369, and the other is from the 

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #156 to "use dimension & bling".

 

Both of my nieces are just darlings, and I enjoy spending time with them.

 

Hope you have a great weekend,

thanks for hopping by!

 

~Cheryl

 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: TPS White, Recollections Pink

Stamp:  TPS

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Other:  Offray Satin Ribbon, #3 Diecut, brads, flower 

Fusion 30th Birthday Nephew

Hey there!

 

I needed some inspiration for my nephew's 30th birthday, and found it over at Fusion Card Challenge.

 

I decided to "fuse" both the sketch and colors together, and this is what I came up with.

 

I can't believe my nephew will be 30 soon, 

my the time does fly by quickly!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

~Cheryl

 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU Basic Black, TPS White & Lime

Stamp: TPS

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Colorbok "Aloe Vera" chalk ink

Other: Chevron embossing folder, SEWeasy Baker's Twine, stickers, button, & foam-adhesives 

Ballerina Whirls of Wishes

Hey there!

This card I created with my great-niece in mind, as she'll be turning 3 soon.

Inspiration came from 2 challenges...

the Mojo Monday #465 sketch challenge,

and the SplitcoastStampers #600 color challenge.

My sweet lil' niece is into ballerinas and princesses, so I'm sure she'll love it.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: SU Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink, Pumpkin Pie, white

Stamps: CD Stamps "My Little Ballerina"

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Colorbok "Pixie Dust" chalk ink, Prisma Watercolor Pencils

Other: Swirls embossing folder, circle punch, Offray Ribbon, want2stamp pearls, Stickles "Icicle" 

Happy Birthday Circles

Hey there, thanks for stopping by today!

 

Today's creation was pretty easy to create.

 

I punched out circles from the piece of DP, placed them strategically, added the image, and viola!

Hope you have a great week!!

~Cheryl 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: SU Old Olive, white, brown

DP: Colorbok "Blue Daddy-O"

Stamp: TPC "Greetings"

Ink: Rubber Stampede

Other: TPS Circle Punches, 3D adhesives 

Celebrate Father-In-Law

Happy Friday!

Today's card was inspired by the sketch challenge over at 

Splitcoaststampers SC609, and the color palette from the

 Stampin' Royalty's color challenge #345 

to use Delightful Dijon, Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler.

  (I substituted using More Mustard, Sage Shadow & Ruby Red). 

I needed a card for my father-in-law's upcoming birthday and this sketch and color combo worked out perfectly!

Have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU Sage Shadow, More Mustard, Ruby Red, white

DP:  SU "Autumn Traditions"

Stamp:  Fiskars "Make A Wish"

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark "Gingerbread" Chalk Ink

Other:  Swiss Dots embossing folder, SewEasy Baker's Twine 

Verve Birthday for Mom

Happy Thursday!

 

Today's card was created for my mother-in-law's upcoming birthday.

 

I needed some inspiration, so I chose to participate in 2 different challenges this week...

 

The sketch is for Mojo Monday #464, and the color palette is from the ColorQ to use So Saffron, Night of Navy, Cool Caribbean (I used Bermuda Bay), and Poppy Parade (I used Riding Hood Red). 

 

Thanks for hopping by today, 

I hope you have a great day!

 

~Cheryl

 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, white

Stamp:  Verve "Because of You"

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark "Aloe Vera" Chalk Ink

Other: Marvy Scalloped square punch, Studio G butterfly punch, embossing folder, pearls by want2scrap, 3D adhesives 

Celebrate Best of Birthdays

Hey there!

 

I'm in the process of creating some cards for my sister's stash, and this one was fun because I was able to color...coloring isn't just for kids anymore!

 

I started with Kraft paper, tucked in a bit of blue using the Swirls embossing folder, then added that image after coloring with Prisma watercolor pencils and punching it out.

 

I think the added twine and button really finish it off.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

~Cheryl

 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: Colorbok Kraft, TPS Blue

Stamp: SU "Best of Birthdays"

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Prisma watercolor pencils

Other: Swirls embossing folder, twine, button, Marvy square & scalloped punches, 3D adhesives 

CAS Music Notes Birthday

Hey there, I hope you had a great weekend.

Today's card was inspired by a creation via Pinterest, (I love Pinterest)!

Again, I layered the stamps/inks and I love this technique, it's fun too! 

Another creation that is CAS, and easy to make.

As always, thanks for visiting today!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: Stampin' Up! White

DP: TPS "Music on Damask"

Stamps: Fiskars "Make A Wish", TPC

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Rubber Stampede

Other: foam-adhesives 

CTD407 Happy Birthday CAS

Hey there!

Today's creation was inspired by the color combo over at 

the Color Throwdown to use lime, teal & yellow (I used SU Crushed Curry).

I haven't participated in a challenge in years, so this was a ton of fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: SU Crushed Curry Textured, white, teal & lime

Stamps: TPC

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Other: Cuttlebug "Birds & Swirls" Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Sew Easy Fancy Floss "Limeade", Pearls by Want2scrap 

Happy Birthday Daughter

Hey y'all, Happy Tuesday!

Today's creation is one I made back in June for my daughter's birthday.
  

I love the look of layering different stamps and inks, 

 I think it adds a bit of dimension to it.

Thanks for stopping by today, 

have a great rest of the week!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  TPC Brown

DP: Colorbok "Luxe", Paper Pizazz "Barnwood", TPS

Stamps: Fiskars "Make A Wish", and TPC

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Rubber Stampede

Other:  Stampin' Up! "So Saffron" Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, pearl  

CAS Birthday

Happy Monday, 

I hope you all had a good weekend!

 

Today's card is CAS, made for my niece in mind.

 

Just a few embellishments, punches, ribbon, and viola, it was easy-peasy!

 

Hope you have a great week,

thanks for stopping by!

 

~Cheryl

 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  White, Black

DP: Colorbok "Rhapsody"

Stamps: Hampton Art, Studio G

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Studio G Teal

Other:  Marcy Uchida Scalloped & Square Punches, Black Sheer Ribbon (Michael's)  

Celebrate Masculine Style

Hey there, and TGIF!

 

Today's card was created for someone special turning 75 this weekend.

 

It's my sis-in-law's father, 

(like a father to me too, as I've known him for over 30 years).

 

As a car-guy, I have a feeling he's going to love it!

 

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!

 

~Cheryl

 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  Brown, Teal, Kraft

Stamps:  Fiskars "Make A Wish"

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Gingerbread chalking

Other:  Die cut, Embossing, twine 

Well hello there, it's been a while!

Hey y'all!

Wow, it's been almost 3 years since I've posted, 
and so much has happened.

Sadly, my Mom passed away unexpectedly in April last year, and I've been at a loss...trying to recoup from losing her.

In an effort to help with my grief, I've been busy back in my scrap-room, creating cards.  I must admit, it truly is great therapy.  The card above was created for one of my dear friend's birthday 
(she is also a card-creator, so I'm sure she'll appreciate it)!

I hope all of you are doing well, and I'll be hopping over to your blogs to see what you've been creating as well.

Have a great day, thanks for stopping by!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: Black, White, Kraft, Red, Teal

DP: Colorbok "Rhapsody"

Stamps: Studio G

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Gingerbread chalking

Other:  Stampin' Up! Riding Hood Red Striped Gros-grain ribbon, brads, Spellbinders Rose Creations Dies 

Happy Birthday to my Son!

Wow, how is it possible that I laid eyes on you for the first time on this day...

26 years ago?

It still feels like yesterday that I held you in my arms, 

very early that Tuesday morning.

You were my first-born.

Because of you, I entered motherhood and have enjoyed every minute of it during the last 26 years.

Even though you've endured more in your short years, than others have their entire lives, you still are, and always will be a son we are proud of and love more than words can say.

Happy Birthday Son...

may you have a life filled with more happiness than sorrow.

Love ~ your Momma

Happy Birthday Fusion#12

Happy Wednesday!

Today's card is inspired by the 

Fusion #12 Challenge:

 

Again, I fused both the sketch & colors together,

and here's my take on it:

 I started out with my SU! Crushed Curry Textured cardstock, put the Whisper White bg through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots embossing folder.

The flowers were made using my Spellbinders Rose Creations dies,  

(SU! Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango & Melon Mambo), and anchored them with some pearl-brads I had in my stash.

The sentiment is from TPC.  There ya go, clean & simple!

Thanks for stopping by today!

I hope you'll join us over at my A.R.T. Card Challenge tomorrow 

(Thursday at 10am) for a new challenge...it's "anything-goes"!

~Cheryl

Mojo Birthday Wishes

Happy Wednesday!

Today's card is for this week's Mojo Monday:

 

Here's my creation:

I haven't quite decided whether this one is more juvenile or masculine, but either way, I am happy how it turned out!

 I popped up the sentiment, big star and balloon for a 3-D look.

Thanks for stopping by today, 

and make sure you head on over to my A.R.T. Challenge blog tomorrow for our winners and this week's new challenge...

(it's a sketch!).

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! Textured Bermuda Bay & Dusty Durango, Whisper White & Basic Black.

Stamps:  Inkadinkado

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CTMH Markers

Other:  Studio G star punch, Fancy Floss by WeR Memory Keepers, foam adhesives.

Pixie Dust Wishes

Hey there!

Today's card is a fun one, inspired by the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge to use "fantasy or fairies".  You should play along too for a chance to win some free-digis!

I went CAS, as I wanted her (my fairy) to stand-out.

I inked her up with Memento Tuxedo Black, colored with Prisma and chalked around the edges with a Dew Drop.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Cheryl

Card Challenges:

CC&CC #40 ~ Fantasy or Fairies

CTD245 ~ Color Combo

Retro Sketches #66

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! Melon Mambo, Groovy Guava, Certainly Celery & Whisper White

Stamps:  Image by Inkadinkado, sentiment by Clear Dollar Stamps

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Prisma Watercolor Pencils, Dew Drop

Other:  Studio G butterfly punch, pearls by Want2Scrap, Sakura Glitter Pen

CAS Birthday Fusion #9

Happy Tuesday!

It's time for another Fusion Challenge!

Here's this week's fusion:

 

 It didn't end up how I imagined it in my head, 

but hey...I've got another birthday card done, right?!

I hope you're enjoying your week!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! Whisper White

DP:  Colorbok "So Sweet" & "Rhapsody"

Stamp:  TPC

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Other:  Pearls by Want2Scrap, black floss & brads

Bella Birthday Gifts

Happy Monday!

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend as much as I did!  

We got together with family & friends for a cookout to celebrate my daughter's 23rd birthday....good times!

Today's card is one that I created for a friend of mine who's daughter recently turned 18.

My friend told me that her daughter loves fashion & shopping so immediately grabbed this image from Stamping Bella.

I found out that my friend's daughter wore this color of blue dress to her prom, so I went with it.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a great week!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! River Rock, Whisper White, Chocolate by TPS

DP:  SU! Thoroughly Modern

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Prisma Watercolor Pencils, Dew Drops

Other:  Scallop-circle Punch, twine, gem, SU! Bermuda Bay Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, decorative scissors, and foam-adhesives

Dusty Durango Birthday Flowers

Hey there...I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day weekend!

Today's creation is clean & simple and was a breeze to make.

I cased this one from Pinterest!

The flowers were made using my Spellbinders "Rose Creations" die set.  I chalked them up and secured them with that button and twine.

The small flower-punches were also chalked up and I added those tiny white pearls to finish them off.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a great week!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! Dusty Durango Textured, Colorbok Kraft and TPS Cream.

Stamp:  TPC

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Colorbox Bronze

Other: Spellbinders Rose Creations Dies, Punches & Pearls by EK Success, button, twin, and foam adhesives.