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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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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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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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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Trick or Treat But not something to eat

Ciao Bella,

     Halloween is getting closer and close… those ghost and goblins will be spooking around in no time…Are you ready ?…

Today I have a No Candy treat that still is a sweet treat… this would be a perfect alternative for a class party, scouts party or any other event that you just might not want that much candy…..

Here is a close up of these super easy pencil treats

It is just 2 punches, 1 stamp set , ribbon and a little Smooch.

I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set (120600 )pg 23 in the IB&C, and stamped my bats and cobwebs…and then gave it a little Smooch Spritz(1187700,pg. 195 of the IB&C….. oh I did this on 1 sheet of Crumb Cake Card stock … THEN I cut the card stock into the strips to make the pouches. I used the new Decorative Label Punch to out the Spooky , Punch out a few colorful Bats, add some ribbon and you done …..

Want even easier ? check these out

These were made with all punches and scraps…..Same supplies just no measuring … they were fun to make as well.

I got the pencils at a $1 store, so it makes the project very affordable for a group party.

Now if you like these but don't want to make them yourself, I will have these for sale at the Hinesville Oktober Fest on Friday October 15th and Saturday October the 16th…

I will also have Pumpkin Poop and Eyes Of Newt, Halloween Cupcake toppers, not to mention Christmas cards and gifts…I will also be demonstrating rubber stamping and how to use the Big Shot..

I hope to see you there…

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Something Wicked this Way Comes

Ciao Bella,

          I am so excited this morning… I was working on party favors for my "quick I need a favor Class" and I was looking for something a little different. Well thanks to my sister demo, Kimberly Van D., who inspired these grown up party favors…take a look

Aren't they so way cool…and way grown up …and they are meant to hang on one of those spooky decorative trees…but alas I don't have one of those…so I used what I had … here they are hanging …

OMWord, I just couldn't stop adding things to them I think I used just about every embellishment in the Holiday Mini Catalog….

This one is the simplest of them all …I used the Newsprint Designer Series Paper(117166) pg. 175 in the IB&C, for all the Treat Cones. The stamp set is Wicked Cool (120600)pg. 23 in the IB&C, the Bitty Bat punch (119279) on pg 201 in the IB&C. and I'm not sure if you can see it too well but I used Smooch Spritz in Log Cabin((119921) and Vanilla Shimmer (118772) , both are on pg. 195 in the IB&C…

This one has the new Waffle Paper, Champagne Glass Glitter, new Label Punch and the Raven Jewels…all from the Holiday Mini Catalog…and I'd list the catty numbers for you but my mini catty is in the car and it is raining Bats and Broom Sticks right now…lol

This one has the Raven Lace Trim and Extra Large Buttons from the Holiday Mini Catalog, and there is another Black Jewel on there. This one might be my favorite on to make.

This last one I have to admit I did go over the top …More Black Raven Lace Trim, Black Jewels, Designer Jewels Basic Pearls, Paper Daisies, Mini Vintage Tag, Vintage Trinkets and I used the New Clear Scalloped Rectangle Sizzlet from the Mini Catalog….

Are these not the most grown up Halloween Fun…you have ever seen…

As I said if you are signed up for my "quick I need a favor" class … you will get to make one of these …is that not the best …

Ok … also this week starts my 12 weeks of Christmas emails…my gift to you for being loyal customers and friends… If you are already receiving my monthly newsletter you are all set…If not , be sure to subscribe today so you don't miss a thing …there is a box up at the top of the page one the left hand side…just for my newsletter…

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Wicked Cool Sweet Treat Cups…

Ciao Bella,

     Man oh man have I been busy creating this weekend…I have so much to show you…But first I want to apologize for the photography today…The sun finally has decided to shine but for some reason I just couldn't get it to work with me…so I'm sorry for the shadows…

Ok here we go…..

Is this not a fun Card, those witches boots almost look like a flower…don't they? I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set ( 120600) on pg 23 in the IB&C, of course the sweet Treat Cups (116802) on pg. 170 in the IB&C. And Now from the New HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG that will be released on Wednesday September 1 st…. just 2 more days … I can't wait…Ok back to the supplies…Champagne Glass Glitter (120997) pg. 21 in the New Holiday Mini Catty, Raven Lace Trim ( 120988) and Waffle Paper (120985) and both of those are on pg. 8 in the New Holiday Mini Catty. I also gave the whole card a spritz of Silver Foil Smooch Spritz( 118771) pg. 195 in the IB&C…This card,… I can't go on enough how much fun it was to make, the picture just doesn't show really how great it is…

Now … Saturday, I posted a Scrapbook Page that kinda took on a Spooky Life of it's own ….and I have had some request for more pictures of the details … so here is a photo of the page again and some detail pictures …enjoy

I hope these pictures show what you were looking for…..

Just a little Reminder that TOMORROW is the last day to order from the Summer Mini Catty… so if you need that perfect little something to finish up you summer projects…Order Now …

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Favorite Summer Mini Catty Product…..

Ciao Bella,

                I just love the new Summer Mini Catalog…. there is so much in there to play with and created all sorts of projects…

   I have to admit that I really Love the new Presto Patterns Designer Series Paper (117175) on page 15 of the mini catty…It can take the vintage look to a whole new level….using this paper , I even think it opens the door for some non traditional colors….maybe some bright pinks…

Anyway … here is a base of a 12 x 12 scrapbook page I'm making….

 I also used the new Smooch Spritz  also on page 15 of the Summer Mini Catty

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Now a little closer, Can you see the detail?

And now Even closer….Don't you just want to touch it ….

 Now…. Super Close up….this paper is so elegant. it comes white embossed images on white paper and it is 12 x 12….

Now , …. I want YOU to tell me what your favorite product is From the Summer Mini?  So leave me a Comment and share with me you favorite Product from the Summer Mini Catalog….I'm also curious what kind class, clubs or kits, you would like to in the VERY near Future.  it can be  online , in my classroom or by Mail …. you tell me…I want to give you the best experience possible…

SO Leave Me A Comment NOW                     

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