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 

Baby Boy Forest Friends

Hey there!

Today's card was created for my niece who will be having her baby (boy) shower this weekend.

The theme is "Forest Friends", and I decided to add a leftover diecut from the diaper cake, (scroll down), to her card to keep the theme going.

It was fairly easy to create...just some different colored mats, the sentiment, and I popped up the diecut using foam-adhesives for added dimension.

Thanks for visiting!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU Dusty Durango Textured, brown, beige

DP: Paper Pizzazz "Barnwood"

Stamp:  Inkadinkado

Ink: Rubber Stampede

Other: diecut, foam-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 

CAS Just Because

Hey there!

Today's creation is CAS and easy-peasy to make.

I used bright, colorful DP, and added those heart stickers to cheer up a friend of mine, and she loved it!

Thanks for stopping by today, 

and I always appreciate your comments!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: Colorbok Kraft

DP: Colorbok "Rhapsody"

Stamps: The Angel Company

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamagic Chalk "Gingerbread"

Other: 3-D heart stickers 

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 

Best Wishes ~ CC&CC#45 ~ Color Theme!

 Happy Friday!

It's time again for another challenge over at

CC&CC (Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge),

and this week is a Color-Combo:

Aren't these colors beautiful?

Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs, and I'm using 

the Sassy Fashionista - Bella Bride image, and here it is:

I absolutely adore this image, isn't she lovely?

The challenge here to me was incorporating these colors for a bridal card, but I think she turned out fine.

After I inked her up with Memento Tuxedo Black, I colored her in with my Prisma Watercolor Pencils, then added the pearls, 
gems and ribbon to finish it off.

We sure hope you'll play along with us this week at CC&CC,

we'd love to see your creations!

Have a great weekend!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! Pumpkin Pie, Ballet Blue, Always Artichoke, Whisper White & Colorbok Chocolate Chip

Stamps:  Sassy Studio Designs "Sassy Fashionista ~ Bella Bride", Sentiment by TPS

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Prisma Watercolor Pencils

Other:  White twill ribbon, gems & pearls

Ladybug ~ CC&CC#44 Animals!

TGIF!!

It's time for another challenge over at 

CC&CC (Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge)!

Our theme this week is "animals" and our sponsor is the Stamp Fairy.

 I'm using the Donny Ladybug 1 image...isn't she a cutie?

I colored her in using my Prisma, added Liquid Glass to her wings, and black brads to her antennae.  

 We sure hope you'll join us at CC&CC this week,

we'd love to see your creations!

Have a great weekend!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! Basic Black & Whisper White

DP:  Colorbok Darling Jewel

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Prisma Watercolor Pencils

Other:  Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing, Liquid Glass, brads, pearls and foam adhesives

Thank You ~ Blast From The Past!

Happy Wednesday!

Some of you might have noticed that things have been pretty quiet around here, well...there's a reason for that...

I've lost my scrap-room...Eek!

Our son moved back home last week, and all of my goodies had to be boxed up and stored away.  :(

So today, I decided to share a card I created many moons ago, and it's one of my faves!

 All of the items used here are SU!, except for the brad and ribbon.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow
 (Thursday the 18th at 10am...EST) 
for a new challenge over at A.R.T.!  
It's a CAS Sketch Challenge,  
PLUS a chance for you to WIN 
some goodies from VERVE!  
You won't want to miss out!

Have a great day!

~Cheryl

CC&CC#43 ~ Life's A Beach & Exciting News!

Happy Friday!

I am SO excited to share with you that I've been asked 

(by my long-time bloggy-friend Joanne), to be a Design Team Member for the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge blog!

Thanks Joanne!  It's very humbling and I am very honored to be a part of such a wonderful, creative team!

This week is  "Life's A Beach" with Bugaboo Digi Stamps as our sponsor.

I chose the Beach Baby 2 image...isn't she just adorable??  She reminds me of my precious granddaughter...

I haven't used digi-stamps in a few years, and I must say, I am really enjoying it!  You are able to print them off whatever size your heart desires.

My lil' sweetie is colored in using my Prisma, then I cut her and those "splashes" out and popped them up for added dimension.  I sponged some orange & yellow ink onto the white bg cardstock for a sunny-feel.

My waves were hand-cut and I ran those through my Cuttlebug, then popped-up as well.  I finished it off with the sentiment banner, some Fancy Floss and that cute little shell-charm.

I sure hope you'll head on over to CC&CC and play along with us, we'd love to see your "beachy" creation!

Have a great weekend!

~Cheryl

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU! Marina Mist & Whisper White, other scraps of blue

Stamps:  Bugaboo Stamps "Beach Baby 2", sentiment from Studio G

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black (sentiment), Prisma Watercolor Pencils, Rubber Stampede

Other:  Cuttlebug Swirls Embossing Folder, Fancy Floss by WeR Memory Keepers, charm

FLLCJUL13 With Sympathy

Hey y'all!

Today's card is my 2nd creation for the 

Flourishes July Release Sketch Challenge:

 

I started out with Kraft cardstock, and then I used my Spellbinders Labels One dies for that window on SU! Whisper White cardstock.

Both sentiments are from my ODBD "Loving Memories" set, and I just punched the larger sentiment using my large circle-punch.  I also sponged some SU! Old Olive around the edges too.

It's hard to tell in this picture, but that felt ric-rac under the banner is an olive green color (not brown).  And I added that huge button and twine to finish it all off.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Don't forget to head on over to my A.R.T. Card Challenge blog (tomorrow) Thursday morning!  We will reveal last week's winners PLUS start a new challenge 

(it's a theme).  I sure hope you'll join us, we're having lots of fun!

~Cheryl