Hauntingly Elegant

Ciao Bella,

   Well, … I think I have it …for the last few days I've been working on this idea of a card that is a little different … I guess I would call it Hauntingly Elegant …..

Doesn't it look like an old invitation to a Masquerade Ball that you found in a trunk in Grandma's Attic? i love how the flower really looks dried out and fragile…..maybe a speck of mold since it was locked away in a trunk…..

I embossed the back ground image with the new Pewter embossing powder in the Holiday Mini catty…and the image is from Creative Elements Stamp Set…and of course I had to Vanilla Smooch Spritz the entire card…I really love that when you go a little heavy on it …. your inks will bleed every so slightly …..The Candelabra image is from Wicked Cool stamp set …..

Even with out the Candelabra image…You would still know that this was a Halloween Event …a grown up type event with no pumpkins, ghouls or anything else on the front…I love how just with the color choice you can create a specific theme without the traditional images…..

I used calypso coral and rich razzleberry with our distressing kit to make the flower look ….well … dead and dried out …..and the Your invited image was from Sincere Salutations and it was embossed in the new Pewter embossing powder …..

I would love to show you and your friends how to make elegant Halloween themed projects for your grown up Masquerade Ball ….from party favors to decorations …..

Just contact me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com and we will set up a time that is good for you …..

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Creative Journal Challenge, The Cover

Ciao Bella,

      It's Let your Freak Flag Fly Friday……and that means I sharing my creative journal …from the challenge Stampin Up gave us…..

Are you to see my Journal's Cover ?…….

I just LOVE , LOVE, LOVE IT….. This was really so much fun to make…..if it was one of my favorites… it went on there…..Ok are you ready for the freak flag part?…… I had so much fun and was so excited to make this….that at certain times … I couldn't sit still …. I had to stand ….I was like a child who is sooo sooo excited that they just can contain themselves and are just bouncing all over …. when I realized this I just had to laugh at myself…..

Ok here are some close ups

Here is the top third…..

I used the stamp set Best Friends forever and Artistic Etching…..

I used the stamp set Perfect Words to remind myself how creative I am ….

And of course I had Smooch Spritz everything … with silver and pearl….. I love Smooch Spritz…. I have to get a new bottle of the pearl after this…lol

There are button and brads and Rhinestone and pearls…ribbon, paper ribbons and the Lollies…or what some people call the accordion folded medallion …….wow I get excited just talking about it …..

The funny thing is …..this actually has inspired me to rearrange furniture in my house …. no kidding…when we moved it almost 2 years ago … we just got the furniture in and good enough for now….. well … it has been nagging at me but I just didn't know what to do ….. but now ….things are moving….and of course …where am I starting…. my craft room/ class room …lol

Ok enough silly freak flag babble for one day …. I have to move furniture…..

But Before you Go …. check out the NEW Holiday MINI CATALOG …..if you didn't get yours in the mail …let me know and I will get one to you ….just email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com ……

Have a great and Safe Labor Day Weekend …….

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Cindy Sue, My white trash queen

Ciao Bella,

Here is a fun fact for you…..Today is National Trail Mix Day,….Yep,…..it is …. how do I know this?….My son is in a video Broadcasting class at his school, and they do the morning video announcements, and they try to find a funky holiday for everyday to add to their "news broadcasts" … So what does that have to Do with Cindy Sue, my white trash queen ? ….. absolutely Nothing….really….

Here's Cindy Sue …

Remember the Card from the day before yesterday… my 5 minute , 50 cent card …..here is a step up version of the card…..so now it about a 10 minute card, and about 75 cents…. anyway ….I just love this image…and I'm not sure is stampin' Up gave her a name, so I'm calling her Cindy Sue, and she reminds me of those loud, outgoing, lots of fun broads…the kind who are the queen of everything but just a little off and lives in a trailer …..we all know one and love her to death …..Remember the old TV show Alice, and the character of FLO,…..

Now take Cindy Sue, and just Change the greeting…

Now, she's saying Happy Birthday!!!!!

Now I just love making her dress as gaudily as possible …..so look closely ….see anything ?

no?…..

are you sure?

well how about now?

how about now?…..

Look closely at the polka dots on her dress, her shoes and earrings….

they are all shiny and sparkly…what did I use to make it that way?…..Nope not crystal effects and glitter….

you are looking at a sneak Peek of Dazzling Details…a new product …that will be release tomorrow in the NEW HOLIDAY MINI Catalog…..I can't wait …. you are going to be creating your little butt off….

anyway….Dazzling Details is a bottle of liquid glitter with a fine pencil point tip for precise application … in ways that tradition glitter can do….and the best part …NO….I Mean NO Mess…. how cool is that … way cool …. and just like all Stampin Up products…it is coordinated to match all there colors…. the bottle comes in clear, but next week or so … I will be releasing my First Video Tutorial …yup scary I know….but in the video I will show you how to color you Dazzling Details…….. 

Ok back today…. it is the LAST DAY TO

If you haven't ordered it yet … NOW is the time ……

and if you love butterflies like I do …and want to support Breast Cancer Research …..

Yep … Today is the last day for this stamp set as well….I'm really going to miss this set……I just love that butterfly …….

So to make it extra easy ….. just Click Here … for all you last minute shopping… it will take you straight to my online ordering….

See you tomorrow?

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Scrapbooking Best Friends Forever

Ciao Bella,

        I haven't done a scrapbook page in a while and i was thinking it was about time…And on one of the Stampin' Up Demo Professional groups I belong to , they had a layout in their Weekly Scrapbooking Challenge that really just …spoke to me…I instantly know what to create…..so here it is …..

I used the Best Friends Forever Stamp Set,  it is awesome for creating scrapbooks …take the BFF out and you could have an entire album done …all you would have to do is change up some of the bling and placement of the pictures ….I bet you could ….really….

Here is a little close up …. I used only In- Colors…Pool Party, Island Indigo, Cameo Coral, Lucky Limeade, and Poppy Parade, and I also used Glimmer Brads…I also used the Two Tags Die for my bigshot to create my photo mats….Since I was using such vibrant colors but still wanting a vintage-ish feel …I used confetti White Card Stock…..as my base …..

This stamp set is so versatile …. I made a matching card…..Did I tell you … I used vanilla Smooch Spritz on both the page and the card … it is my favorite for sparkle…..actually …..my whole desk is covered in Smooch Spritz…..because I'm too lazy ….I just move paper and stuff out of the way …and spritz away…..Some days you would think I was part of the Twilight cast , because somehow I get it all over  me including my face…lol

Ok back to the card…the same elements ….almost the same focal point ….again this could a thank you card or a birthday card …just change the BFF to what ever your heart desires…..  

Now BIG Reminders …….Tomorrow …Tomorrow …Tomorrow

 yep the BUY 3 get 1 free ENDS TOMORROW !!!!!!!

 STampin Up campaign Against Breast Cancer ENDS TOMORROW!!!!!!!

YEP ….. the Summer Mini Catty Ends TOMORROW ….

So it time to get those things you have been putting Off …….It's Now or Never ……….

all you have to do is click my Shop now button …. you don't even have to get dressed …stay in your PJs….but you still need to just get before it's gone ….

See you tomorrow

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Seriously, Muttley

Ciao Bella,

    It's Saturday…that means I will be getting my Silly on today…and I have the perfect stamp set for this …It's called Not So Serious…..and I will be playing with this set this weekend…

Here the first card I made just playing around …

I have to admit, I'm not quite finished with this card….It still needs a little bling …..but I'm making it for a very special friend and sister demo …and I want her to be surprised when she sees it …..

All I did was stamp the images in Stazon Black, and used my Stampin' Write Markers and an Aqua Painter to color in …. the best part of this stamp set is …you don't need to be perfect…..and it gave me the freedom to make all the cute little mutts …any color I wanted …..

If you would like me to teach you this super duper easy way to water color … let me know and I will set up a class …..

Have a great weekend everybody …don't forget to get your silly on …..see you Monday

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White Christmas at the Christmas Lodge

Ciao Bella,

      I'm Dreaming of white Christmas…I have had that song in my head since I started playing with the Christmas Lodge stamp set ….This stamp set really does remind me of the Bing Crosby Movie White Christmas….and with the Georgia heat right now …It might not be a bad thing …

I'm not sure if this cards is perfect just yet…..but I do love the warm fuzzy feeling it gives …..I used a Early Espresso card base …and layered with Cherry Cobbler layer that I put through my Big Shot in the Textured Lattice embossing folder…..The tree is stamped in Always Artichoke on Very Vanilla card stock and I did sponge the edges in early espresso…just to take the edge off.

What I wish you could see…and I really tried to get a picture that really showed the details…but alas … my photo skills are just not there yet …is the Dazzling Details … new in the Holiday Mini Catalog…it is super fine glitter mixed in a bottle of glue…you can get precision application with your glitter…..I used it to make frosty garlands on my tree…there is a trick for getting the best look …and that is   less is more….not only will it dry faster but but somehow the glitter looks more concentrated that way …and of course I used the new Cherry Cobbler Quilted ribbon…..and I have to say…my Bow looks pretty darn good…I think I might be FINALLY catching on to make bows … either that or sheer luck …lol

well stay cool today….and if you need anything I've shown today just email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com and we will get your order ready, so when September 1st arrives you can be one of the first to have the New Holiday Mini Catalog products…..

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Really, Christmas Already ?

Ciao Bella,

  As promised …a sneak peak at what coming in the the Holiday Mini Catalog…

I love this stamp set it's called Christmas Lodge…It kinda reminds me of the movie White Christmas….I again embossed all the images…..and the tree is embossed with Pewter Embossing Powder …. yep, it is in the up coming mini too….

Look at the New Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon … It is so pretty …and really looks so soft that if you could , you would make a blanket out of it …..

The Brads are the mini silver in the Idea Book and Catalog but they were a bit too shinny…I know most things can not be shinny enough for me, but i wanted the tree to be the focus and not the brads….. so guess what I did …. yep …that's right … I embossed them with the pewter embossing powder…..I just love how it all comes together on the Early Espresso Card Base…..

For my customers…. your Holiday Mini Catalog was mailed out on Friday , directly from Stampin' Up!…So If you don't receive your copy in the next week or so …let me know …I will get one to you asap…..If you are one of my blog lurkers and you would like the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog ,  email mail me at sherry@sherrystampingbella.com and I will get one to you…..

you can purchasing from the Holiday Mini Catalog starting September 1st….

Booked your holiday workshops now, with all the great new items in this holiday mini Catalog, My calendar will fill up fast …..

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Friends Never Fade – Embossed

Ciao Bella,

 The Hinesville Farmer's Market was a Blast yesterday….it was a bit hot but that band was awesome…and the new Food vendors …. OMG …..Not to mention the time I spent with my stamping friends….what a great afternoon …It reminded me of the stamp Set Friends Never Fade….

I was looking in my paper drawer and noticed I had this huge stack of Bravo Burgundy…and realized it has been a neglected color for a very long time…and I thought it would be a perfect match with the Friends Never Fade…..I embossed with clear embossing powder …all the ink…I'm still in an embossing mood …lol

First off I have to say… I think this is on of the best bows, I ever made…..I am not know for my bows…lol

I stamped the flower in So Saffron and Always artichoke and then embossed with clear Embossing powder….the greeting is in Bravo Burgundy and is embossed as well …..

While I was at the Hinesville Farmer's Market, my UPS man delivered my Holiday pre-order from the up coming holiday mini catalog …that will be released Sept 1st…..So I should have some sneak peaks coming your way, I can't wait to crack open that box and get stamping …..

Don't forget the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Special running on Designer series Paper…..

the Strength and Hope campaign is winding down so be to order your stamp set before they are gone ….

Have a great weekend everybody …   

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Charmed Again,

Ciao Bella,

     I'm still embossing …and the stamp set Charming, is so Perfect for this ….it has to be one of my favorite sets…

It is truly simple easy peasy card…..I used Basic Black and daffodil Delight Card Stock…….I embossed the Black layers with just versa Mark and Clear Embossing Powder…

For the focal point layer , the background is again just Versa Mark and Clear Embossing Powder…the Flowers are Black Craft Ink and clear Embossing Powder…..

Designer Jewel Rhinestones of course…and to be completely Honest …I didn't have and Daffodil Delight Ribbon….I used the Very Vanilla 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon and used my Daffodil Delight Stamp Pad to Color the Ribbon to Match.. It the coolest that you can Die Stampin Up Ribbon If you need to ….

That's it …put your layers together and your done …..I love that the card is clean and simple and very elegant, but still has a soft almost whimsical side too …

i will be at the Hinesville Farmer's Market Today, so come by and visit …I will be also be Accepting payments for classes …..

As always you can email me for anything at Sherry@stampinbella.com

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Pepto Tagtastic

Ciao Bella,

            First I want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICK…..It's Patrick's 15th birthday today…My sweet baby told me a few days ago ….Mom, please don't make me a card …Can I have jelly crepes instead…..So Ok …but I was still in the mood to make a birthday card…..so I channeled my inner 15 year old to create this card…

So I have a question for you ….. What does the movie Steele Magnolias, Peptobismol,Barbie, and Disney Princesses have in common?…….

This Card is a sea of Pink…Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose,Pink Pirouette, Mellon Mambo …..a ton of designer jewels…rhinestones and pearls…ribbon and glitter ….did I mention that all the stamping was embossed as well so it is shinny…….After going to the wedding in the movie Steel Magnolias, Barbie and the Disney Princesses… spwed Peptobismol all over when they created this card…..lol…..

I put a lot of detail in this card….The Birthday Greeting Come from the set Tagtastic…..and the crowns and side image…is from Artistic Etchings ….

This photo is me really just playing with my camera but it does show the embossing and the glitter….

Well I'm off to do an all boy birthday day…don't forget the Buy 3 Get 1 Free on Designer Series Paper…..

And Also my classes are filling up fast …so makes sure you reserve you seat in your favorites …..

Just email at sherry@sherrystampinbella.com for more information and class registration

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Simply Embossed and Adorned

Ciao Bella,

       Oh what a busy day , today is going to be,… starting with my son's Traditional Senior Breakfast…and parents have to attend…..at 7AM….. it too early for me …..I really hope they don't expect me to be a willing participant at that early hour…lol

  After that…I'm going to do some more creating …I have a few ideas to work out …yesterday … I decided that since I was going to the Stampin Up"s regional training, next week, I thought I would break out my 2' x 1 1/2' Simply Adorned Charm …and yes I'm still embossing everything ….

Where there is ink …it is heat embossed with clear embossing power…I used the Charming Stamp Set for all those images… This set is really perfect for creating inserts for the Simply Adorned charms…

I also used some Pool Party Designer Series Paper, actually just some scraps I had laying around.. Designer Jewels Pearls, the new Mini Brads, some Victoria Lace and Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon ….There is also a Paper Daisy, and mini safety pin ….can you believe I got all that in there ….. 

Now on the Backside … the same Charming Stamp Set …all embossed….This side is a little more simple…because you can only fit so much in the charm, otherwise it wont close…The background is stamped with Island Indigo and embossed with clear embossing powder ….Don't you just love how Cherry Cobbler pops against pink pirouette….and of course i had to add the rhinestones and pearls …..

Ok I gotta run ….. Senior Breakfast …If you have any question or would like to purchase any of the supplies for today project … either click my shop now button or email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

See you tomorrow

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Flowers and Embossing, Too Much Fun

Ciao Bella,

  I had so much fun this weekend…I actually watched both my teenagers reading actual BOOKS….can you believe it ?  I wasn't sure they knew how to read an actual book…I'm mean there was no mouse to turn the pages for them …lol    Anyway, while they were doing that, it allowed me to get some uninterrupted stamping time in …I rediscovered how much fun it was to heat emboss…most times I'm too in a hurry or just too lazy to get out the "stuff"….I have to say there is something about the way heat embossing really make the colors more saturated and really just about pop of the page ….. not to mention shinny… I love shinny…

I used Button Buddies for the Flower image and the greeting is from Kindness Matters….I'm just giddy, with this card…super shinny… I swear I must have been a Mermaid in another life…love, love,love the Shinny…The base of the card is Concord Crush, the layer is Daffodil Delight…

Look at those punched out flowers, all of them are heat embossed…I used a variety of techniques, to get the different colors on the image before I set it with clear embossing powder…The purple-ish flower I heat embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder..so that one is sparkly and shiny….and I put a matching glimmer brad in the middle …

I have a few more embossing ideas to try out today… I can't wait till the kids leave for school…I also can't wait to show you how to heat emboss…So while I'm playing today …I also will be creating the cards for my Stamping 101 Class …that will be featuring Heat embossing. This class will be on Sept 1st from 10am to 12 Noon …the cost of the class is $15,  don't forget all technique classes include 2-3 projects featuring that week's technique, and a 6×6 reference card in a protective sleeve….RSVP by August 25th and payment holds your spot in the class…

Don't forget the Buy 3 Get one Free Designer Series Paper ….

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A Menagerie For the Window Box…

Ciao Bella,

         Well I put all those pieces, that I shared with you yesterday, together …..

So what do you think? …… I think after seeing all those pictures from the Stampin'Up Convention …that my brain wanted to bring that garden to me …..I still think it needs a little something , but for the life of me I can't figure it out …..a ribbon ?  or mount the whole card onto Concord Crush ? …..hum I just don't know …..

I have to admitt, I had a lot of fun with the details of the card…The Butterfly image is from the Kindness Matters stamp set…of course I had to put Designer Jewel Pearls on the Butterfly…I used the 5-Petal Flower Punch to make him pop….

Here you can see all the buttons, pearls, and rhinestones. I even added Crystal Effects to make it look like there were dew drops on the petals…

This wouldn't complete without some Vanilla Mist Smooch Sprtiz….. I love how it makes everything sparkly…..

If you want me to show you how to make these little paper flowers to embelish just about any project…..all you have to do is ask…..I'm here to serve you …

I can always be reached at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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2011-2012 In Colors

Ciao Bella,

      I'm really loving this years New In Colors,…Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade,Wisteria Wonder, and Island Indigo..It was funny… when I first saw them … I wasn't that thrilled … and now I keep finding my self reaching for them and the best part about the In Colors is they are around for 2 years…and they coordinate with last years In Colors to create the new Vibrant Color Palette….

The Blues on this Decorated Notebook are Island Indigo and Pool Party ….Now the designer Series Paper was from the Occasions Mini catty and is now retired but It is funny how the new 2011 In colors Match that paper … I was like a sneak peak that we didn't realize back then …lol

I also have Some More News for You …..I have Opened a ETSY SHOP… That's right … so now you can purchase some of my creations or have me make custom creations for you….

                         http://www.etsy.com/shop/ SherryStampinBella

So just click on the Link and you can see everything I have available for purchase …..

To order you new In Colors , Email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com or if you have any questions just drop me a line as well …..

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Artistic Etchings at the Spa

Ciao Bella,

I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July …I know I had a great time at ST Mary's Festival ….Here are some Pictures of my booth…

Between the sun and my photography skills or lack there of …my photos are not the best …I hope you can see how great everything looked …and the Kids had a great time making Build A Bear Puppets…

Here are some items … the ultimate in girly-girl… Featuring the Artistic Etchings Stamp set…

This is a "Spa in a Box"… it has a face mask,nail polish,emery board,lip gloss and tea…everything you need for a little pick me up, spa night at home …A perfect gift for just about any female……

I just love the Pearl Smooch Spritz …it gives it the extra feminine feel…..

This little gem is Basically the same, just smaller… designed for the Little Princess in your life….Nail polish, emery board, lip gloss,…. And ….. Spray on …BODY GLITTER…..They are just perfect for you little Princess next party…or if you just want to spoil your little princess…

Again I use Artistic Etchings stamp set and more pink … I think the line from Steele Magnolias says it best ….." the whole chapel looks like is was spayed down with Peptobismol….."  But can you really have too much pink when you are a princess?

I do have a few of these Items Left … so If you are interested in purchasing anything you see in the photos or would like to have your own custom made for your Princess …don't hesitate to email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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