Christmas Ornaments Class 2

 These stars are the simplest things to make....once you figure out which side to cut them on. I found the tutorial here.
They use a 6x6 inch piece of DSP, we scored every inch and fan folded them. They are then folded to find the center, and stapled in the center. You cut each side from about 1"-1 1/2 " from the center out to the corner. Then glue the sides together to get the star. We used the Tombo Liquid Multi glue and the mini clothes pins to hold the paper together until they were dry.

 The DSP we used was Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper from the Holiday Mini. Once the glue was dry we used glue dots to add Holly Berry Designer Buttons and a little Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding to the center.

 For the hanger we used the crop-a-dile and punched a 3/8" hole in one of the arms of the star. We used 1/8" red taffeta ribbon to make a "faux bow" and another piece of ribbon to tie it together then threaded it through the hole and to be used for a hanger. (Clear as mud?)

This is the other side of the DSP from the picture above.

I think everyone chose this side to use as it is very pretty and impressive!


Stay tuned....more to come!      Sharri

Christmas Ornaments Class 1

I came across the video of this ornament and had a great time creating it so I thought it would be fun to have a class making Christmas tree ornaments from paper and SU supplies.This one can be a package topper and then hang on the tree it can then be folded up to be put away for storage, to be used again next year.

Stamp Sets: Serene Snowflakes, Holiday Happiness
  Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1/2" circle punch, 1/8" Red Taffeta ribbon, Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

 I loved this but it was time consuming and I wanted to make several different ornaments in the class so....... I decided to try using DSP rather than stamping so much.

 This one was made using the Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Basic Black card stock and 1/8th " Black taffeta ribbon, the stamp sets for the front and back are Serene Snowflakes and Bells and Boughs, Versamark Ink and white embossing powder

 This one uses the same supplies but the paper is folded the opposite way/

 The plaid one here is using the Frostwood Lodge DSP and Cherry Cobbler Cardstock and Ribbon

The Green and Pink paper is from Letters to Santa DSP and I used Lucky Limeade Cardstock and Ribbon

This is the same DSP folded the other way. These took only a few minutes to create and they were one of 7 ornaments that we created in the ornament class.

Come back in the next few days to see more of this class.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sharri

Strength and Hope Finale

 This lovely luminary is the final project I created using the Strength and Hope set. (I bet you'll all be glad to see the end of this one!) The original designer of this project is Monica Davis, she designed it for the Ustamp with Dawn and Friends Friendship bloghop.

Stamp Set: Strength ans Hope

Ink: Pretty in Pink and Crumb Cake

Paper: Pretty in Pink DSP from paper stack, Vellum Card stock

 Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, 3” Circle Die, Crop-A-Dile, Prettty in Pink 3/8" Tafetta Ribbon(retired), Basic Pearls, Anywhere Glue Stick, Mat Pack, Mini Glue Dots, white
4” square coasters (5) , battery operated candle

It is very pretty in real life!

Next I will be sharing some holiday projects.

Thank you for stopping by.

Sharri

Purple Strength and Hope

I saw this card on a fellow blogger's blog and saved it because I loved it but I have no idea who's blog it was on now. It is a direct case and very pretty in real life.
Purple is the color for for Pancreatic cancer.

Colors used are Basic Black,  Whisper White and Rich Razzleberry.


Thank you for sticking with me.

Sharri

Strength and Hope Tri-shutter Cards

These were my first attempt at Tri-shutter Cards. They were inspired and cased from Michelle Last's versions on her blog.


Stamp Sets: Strength and Hope, Ribbon of Hope, Autumn Days, Occasional Quotes(retired)

Ink: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Pink Pirouette
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Mini Silver Brads, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder

These were fun to do and I will be doing more in the future.

Have a great week! Thanks for stopping by.

Sharri

Anniversary Card

Joyce Wieler created this card originally and I had to case it as well. It used the brayered on embossing folder technique to color the background. Crumb Cake Ink was brayered onto the flat side of the embossing folder and the paper was placed on it and then run through the Big Shot. First time with this and it's not so bad....

Stamp Set: Strength and Hope, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Scallop and Large Oval Punches, Big Shot, Sizzix Ovals die, Oval and Polka Dots embossing folders, Early Espresso Striped Gross Grain ribbon, Antique Brads

Have a great Weekend!

Sharri

Strength and Hope for Prostate Cancer

While doing research for my classes I found that each type of cancer has its own ribbon color. We see so much about Breast Cancer and the pink campaigns that the others seem to get left behind. This makes the set even more versatile as no matter what type of cancer someone has they need strength and hope to get through the process.
For this card I used Bashful Blue as light blue is the color for Prostate Cancer and it seems to be as prevalent among men of all ages as Breast Cancer seems to be for women.

Stamp Sets: Strength and Hope, Ribbon of Hope
Ink: Bashful Blue
Paper: Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Houndstooth Embossing folder, Scallop Trim and Small and Large Tag punches, Linen Thread.

I really like the look of this card and the versatility of the set as well.

Have a great day!

Sharri

Note Card Set

Wow! it seems like I have not posted here in like...forever! Thanks for standing by.
I have had some personal and family issues and then we were away for a few days. I thought I had some posts that were done ahead and post dated to be posted while I was away but I was wrong.

Chiaki Haverstick had created this set and I loved it so ...... I had to case it.
The cards are 3x3 and there are 4 cards 2 of each and envelopes in the little box.
Stamp set: Strength and Hope
Ink: Whisper White and Pink Pirouette
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette DSP

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Scallop Trim and Scallop Circle and Circle Punches, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folders, Mini Brads

Hope all is well and that you will continue to visit.

Thank you,

Sharri

All Occaision....Strength and Hope

 This set is very versatile it can be used for just about any occasion.
Here I have created a "One Sheet Wonder" background with some of the new "In Colors".

Stam.ps: Strength and Hope, Curly Cute, Petite Pairs
Ink: Cameo Coral, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo and Pool Party.
Paper: Island Indigo, Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Ticket corner punch

I really liked the outcome of these.
Thanks for your patience and coming by.



Sharri

Strength and Hope

I created and cased these projects for a class that didn't happen but I love this set and the projects as well. Over the next week or so I will elaborate on each card or project. They all show case the Strength and Hope set that was available in the Summer mini catalogue and was a fund raiser fro Breast Cancer research, as Stampin'Up! donated $2 for each set sold. I wanted to show that even though Breast cancer was the focus of this set.... it can be used for any type of cancer as it is still appropriate if the colors associated with each type of cancer is used. It is also an all occasions set if you want to use it for that as well.

This first card was a case from a fellow Demo but I neglected to save the credentials as to whom it was so If you recognize it please let me know so I can give proper credit. The card I cased was done in either Bashful or Baha blue and was a birthday card. I did change the color and added the Scallop Circle embellishment to the front of the card.

Stamp Set: Strength and Hope
Ink: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Scallop Circle and Border, 13/8 and 1 1/4 circle punches, Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon

I'm back!

Hello everyone, it has been too long since I posted but I haven't been idle. Here is one of my projects.....
They are roses created from the ornament punch that you have seen on previous posts. I wanted to see what they looked like in different colors and sponged with different inks.
I have had to move my crafting space from my basement to my dining room and have got it mostly settled. This makes the classroom/dining room pretty compact but I am looking forward to classes and sharing there.
 I now have to go back to the basement to sift through all the "STUFF" that didn't make the cut and decide if I really need to keep it. I hate making these decisions but it has to be done. The plan is to eventually finish the basement again and make it my studio/classroom. It will be lovely when it is done! In a year or two :-)
Thanks for your patience and stop back soon for more sharing. I do have lots to share, I just need to get the posts done.

Sharri

Rounded Squares

That is what I did to the squares....I rounded 2 of the corners. I cased this card; big surprise!; but I'm not sure where from. I just liked the idea. It uses Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White card stock and Beyond the Garden DSP. The punches are the corner rounder, 1 1/4" square, 1/2" circle and the Blossom Bouquet Triple punch. The embellishments are a silver brad and Daffodil Delight Taffeta ribbon(retired), Stamp set is from the Swirls & Curls Verses hostess set in the current Summer Mini catalogue.
 I used my Big Shot and the Vintage Wall paper embossing folder to add texture and interest to the background.

I hope you have had a great weekend! I've had a really busy week! Hopefully next week will be more normal.
Thanks for stopping by,

Sharri

Blossom Bouquet Card Set

 This is a sweet set that was created by Ilina Crouse. She offered a Summer Splendor Class back in April and this was one of the projects.
I really like it and made 2 right away, I gave one to my sister when I was visiting for Easter.

It uses the Bold Blossoms stamp set in the Summer Mini and the new Blossom Bouquet Triple punch.

 In side the box are 4 cards and envelopes.

Stamp Set: Bold Blossoms, Happy Greetings

Paper: Baha Breeze, Old Olive, 
Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive DSP from Brights stack

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Scallop Border and Blossom Bouquet Triple Punches

A very pretty set.......

Thanks for looking!

Sharri

Hello Blossoms, again!

I cased this card from a fellow demo but I do not know who it is.(If it is you please let me know and I will give you credit) I have a habit of saving pictures for inspiration and when I go back to use them sometimes there is no indication as to where I saved it from.

The card is an example of a "Joy fold" card and it also uses the imbedding technique.

Stamp set: Hello Blossoms

Paper: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Blushing Bride DSP from In-Color stack

Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Satin Ribbon, Blossom Bouquet Triple Punch, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing folder

 

It is a different card with a soft look.

 I hope you all have a great weekend! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Sharri

Hello Blossoms!

 I made this card as the make-n-take for a workshop I had last month. It was fun ans easy to make. The card was designed by Linda Heller at Stamping School
The card fits into a  small open ended envelope from Stampin'Up!

Paper: Textured Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Beyond the Garden, DSP , Daffodil Delight

Ink: Pacific Point and Wild Wasabi Stampin'Write Markers

Stamps: Hello Blossoms, Charming

Accessories: Daffodil Delight Taffeta ribbon (retired) Basic Pearls, Jewelery Tag punch, White Bakers Twine

This is a perfect card for a make-n-take because you can get 4 cards from one 12x12 sheet of cardstock.


Hope everyone is having a good day!

Sharri