With Strength & Hope

Ciao Bella,

                I hope everyone survived the heat this weekend ….I know I tried to avoid it and ended up getting a lot of Stamping done …I can't wait to share it with you over this coming week but Before I do … I just also wanted to Share that I'm so very lucky ….I Just got my results of my mammogram ….. and the doctor told my that "the sisters" photographed beautifully and are perfect inside and out…Lucky for me my doctor uses the New Digital machines…minimal squishing and pain free….The tech who took the photos, let me see them before she sent them to the doctor….and OMG …..not only could you see the inside… you could see the pores of my skin in the photo …. I was amazed how detailed this was …..

Now why would I be sharing something so personal on such a public place… you ask?

Stampin Up! has been a supporter of many different organization from relief for hurricanes and floods to the Ronald McDonald Houses…In their Make a Difference Program, they have chosen to Partner with The Beast Cancer Research Foundation, To prevent and cure Breast Cancer in our Lifetime…To do this Stampin Up has created the Stamp Set Strength & Hope, and $2 from every sale, the actual stamp set or digital stamp set will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation…..

Here are a couple of cards I made using this way to gorgeous stamp set …..

Isn't is just a stunning set… I used Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder ….and Yes I did use non traditional breast cancer colors, to show the versatility of this set …that it can be used for more than just Breast cancer…

 Look at the details in this set ….

I was almost afraid to use this set….I if I could bring out the true beauty of the details …but I think I did a pretty good job.

I so wish that you could see the Vanilla Smooch Spritz all over the card…It gives it a slight iridescent and sparkly almost pearlized effect

This one is slightly more tradition in it's colors…I used Blushing Bride and Concord Crush …and Vanilla Smooch Spritz … I love the Smooch Spritz…..super easy peasy way to add sparkle and whimsy to any project …..Also Look at how detailed that Butterfly is ….Oh … I just had an Idea … Clear embossing Powder and Stampin Up Pastels … I'm going to have to try that when I'm done here …..

Ok here is what the actual stamp set images look like

is it not one of the most beautiful stamps sets you have ever seen….

Remember Stampin' Up! will donate $2 for every stamp set purchased, that includes the Digital version as well , to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation …..This is also only for a limited time so you need to order your set by August 31st…..

Please Support Stampin' Up! and The Beast Cancer Research Foundation and email me to order your set Today…..Save the "sisters"… they could be yours you help to save

As always you can email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com or phone me at 912 610 3154(c)…. 

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Journals For Stampin Up Convention

Ciao Bella,

 I have a sort of treat for you today ….. My Sister Demo asked me to make her some 5 x 5 journals for gifts, for when she goes to Stampin Up's convention this week… well When I was finished … I forgot to take pictures to show you …..But what I do Have is design pictures …from the emails as I was creating them ….. these are not the complete finished project… but you get the idea and I still think they look pretty cool ….. So please excuse the back ground and quickie photography…..

This first one uses the Paisley Petals designer series paper and the sentiment is from On the grow from the summer Mini catty… 

And those gorgeous Blues are… Island Indigo and Pool party … this years NEW IN COLORS

Don't you just love those Blues… who knew back in April or was it May when Stampin Up was giving the Sneak Peek at this paper that we would also be getting a sneak Peek at the New In Colors …

When it was all said and done this one had some sponging and decorative pearls added….

This one was actually a reject because well it was nice but just didn't have that WOW effect we were looking for …..

  This one … the Calypso Coral … Just didn't seem to work and this one was rejected as well….. Well it was Ok… but there just wasn't enough of the Calypso Coral in the Designer Series Paper…and it seems just a little Too bright ….

So What I ended up with was the punched strip under the label being Cherry Cobbler… Of course …I forgot to take a picture… but take my word… it was stunning and defiantly a WOW…..

These were so simple but stunning and perfect for a gift or summer travel log…Oh you know what… They would be perfect for somebody to document a segment of there life … like maybe a High School Senior …the pages inside are made of cardstock so they are sturdy enough and perfect for scrapbooking.

If you would like to learn to make on of these , I would be more than happy to show you … just Email me at Sherry@Sherrystampinbella.com and we will get started right way…

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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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Afterthoughts

Ciao Bella,

     Here is the next fun treat I will be offering at my booth at the St Marys 4th of July Festival

These were so fun to make …..all punches and big shot …my kind of cutting…..and I used the stamp set Perfect Words ……

here is a close up , aren't they just fun and pretty…great little gifts for just about anything…..

I have to admit these three here are my favorite ,,, and I used the stamp set Afterthoughts …..I just love both of these sets … they have perfect sentiments for every occasion without being "too much" or too "kiddie"…..

I have to thank my son Patrick for filling the bags for me …..Funny thing is I was just going to leave them random M&Ms in the bags… after he filled them all ..he can to me and said .."Mom I got bored, so I played around with the colors in the bags "   By doing that I think some came out extra cute … Thanks Patrick …..by the way… Patrick is 15 and wore food handlers gloves …what a sport…..

If you have any question or would like to purchase either of these stamp sets … just email me at sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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Big Hugs and Chocolate …..

Ciao Bella,

    Today is the day …. The New Idea Book and Catalog is here …. So while you are waiting for me to all the graphics and links together on my blog … I thought I would share ..another project I'm working for my vendor booth at the St Mary 4th of July Festival …..

here is a close up of one

I used the New Hostess Set Perfect Words…..

Well let me go and get working on getting the new stuff on my Blog  and making more projects to share for 4th of July……

If you didn't get you new Idea Book and Catalog yet or need one,…. email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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Everyday Is a Perfect Adventure

Ciao Bella,

       Isn't every day an adventure….. I know my days have been lately …..I have been cleaning and creating getting ready for the 4th of July festival in St Mary …..I have cleaned out all my about to be retired stamp sets … and there are easy 25-30 of them. I will be taking them with me ….so you will get 1st choice of all those …..plus all the new things I will be creating …..

Here is just one of the items I will have with me …

It is Stampin Up 5 inch chip board journal that I decorated with the now retired Springtime Vintage Designer Series paper… The sentiment is from On the Grow from the Summer Mini Catty …It is the perfect sentiment for a journal … don't ya think?…..It comes with it's own matching pen …..I love the little things that make it a set…..I have more of these to make …in lots of different colors and Designer Series Paper….so come check them out at the festival at St Mary on the 4th of July …..

The festival is supose to have one of the largest and best fireworks displays in the coastal area of Georgia …..

Well I have to go back to work to get ready ….. see you tomorrow  

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Just believe Post it notes

Ciao Bella,

     Today I have for you a simple project ….

I made simple Holders for post it notes added a little mini gel pen… to decorate I used the Just Believe Stamp Set…..and a few basic punches….. these are the perfect little Thank You gifts ….. I'm even Thinking the will be my Hostess Gifts for my July Workshops …..

If you would like to have one and receive a copy of the NEW Idea Book & Catalog … contact me today  either at Sherry@sherrystampinbella or call me 912 610 3154…..

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Sweet and Sour Designer Series Paper almost Gone

Ciao Bella,

                 At first the colors of the Sweet and Sour Designer series Paper didn't really speak to me … But after I went to my Demo Sister Lucia's Stamp a Stack …I'm now kicking my self ….It colors and Patterns make bright and cheerful cards and scrapbook pages…

I'm not really an orange-y kinda girl but in this case it's I just love it … The Stamp set is From the Summer mini catty… a true must for every Flip Flip Queen in you life….The only problem I have is that the Sweet and Sour Designer Series paper is retiring at the end of the month… That's just 7 days from Now …OMG …..

So hurry and and order yours today so you don't miss out … just click on my Shop now Button and cruise on over to the Last Chance section and you are all set to to get all your favorites that are soon to be retired ….. 

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Coasters are back…

Ciao Bella,

    I have my latest version of coasters… they are very popular at the craft fairs and community festivals…..

I used the Stamps Sets Elements of Style and Hope & Strength…..If you would like to purchase a set stop by the Hinesville Farmer's market on July 14th …that is a special Farmer's market …Where all the community crafters are out and the Market has a free concert as well…it's a great time to relax spend time with the family and of course do a little shopping…..

I am also starting to have some of my cards and gift available for purchase in the Frame Gallery on Commerce St as well …so stop by and say hi to Michael and Joy and check out their new location …..

Don't forget if you have any questions or need to purchase any Stampin Up products … you can always email me

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National Scrapbooking Month…..

Ciao Bella,

                 May is National Scrapbooking Month…..and to Celebrate I have a few things planned that I will share over the course of this month…

   First I want to show you is this adorable 3 x 3 mini scrap page…….

This is not a normal scrap page, is it also a wall or decorative piece… the base is a 3×3 stretched canvas….it was so easy to make …very clean and simple for a vintage-ish type project… the sediment is from the new stamp set , On the Grow from the Summer Mini Catalog…It was a real hit at the art festival last weekend…Because all you had to do was add a wallet sized picture and you were done…..

The designer Series Paper was cut with Scalloped Square Duo die with the Big Shot..how perfect is that …some pear pizzazz seam binding,a designer big button…how easy is that…my favorite kind easy peasy….. 

Keep an eye out … I'm putting together the perfect scrapbook in a day class for the end of this month …..featuring the new Playful Polka dots simple scrapin kit ….

I'm having so much fun playing with this kit that it's hard trying to decide what layouts to use …..

thanks for stopping by …..

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trinket Charms for your cell phone

Ciao Bella,

   I had so much fun at the Midway Arts Festival …It was a beautiful spring day in Coastal Georgia…..I made all sorts of items for the art festival, some of my most popular items were my cell phone charms …..

 These little gems are made with the trinkets from the Occasional mini catty …..I only have these three left…I sold them for $8.00 and they sold…So if you are interested in purchasing one the 3 remaining trinket cell phone charms email me……. 

Recognize these?….. They are the pearls and beads from the retired Pretties Kit…..They also make perfect Cell phone charms…especially if you are like me and loose your cell phone in the bottom of your purse…the pearls and ribbon show up great against the dark fabric that seams to be in every purse…..again I only have these 3 left and they are $6.00 if you are interested…..They would make a great gift for the girl who has everything ….. 

Last I have these Little Pretties…little decorative pins…perfect addition to the summer sweater,jacket or even sun dress….Believe or not all my blue ribbon ones sold out…. So many people bought them for Brides…for the something NEW and BLUE…..so if you know a bride or want a little something girly …let me know …..

Thanks for visiting today, and If you want more information or would like to have any of these fun charms, just email me

Have a great day

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Morning Cup in Springtime

Ciao Bella.

   Here is another super fast card….Featuring Stampin Up Designer series paper Springtime Vintage….

Doesn't this card just remind you of the perfect Sunday Morning Cup of coffee…..I used the Stamp set Morning Cup….I also water colored the coffee cup Images…..Would you like to learn how to watercolor ?   Think you couldn't do That? ….. next week I will be Posting my Spring classes and I will have a complete series on all the ways you can watercolor …..or at least give the illusion of water coloring …..

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Springtime Vintage Workshop

Ciao Bella,

     I have a super east quick share today , it features the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper …..This paper is just so spring and makes me want to make a quilt or at least a table cloth ….I don't really sew … but believe it or not I am making a quilt … I'll show you pictures IF I EVER Finish…quilts take a long time …..anyway ….here the card

I used Pear Pizzazz and Melon mambo, with this designer series paper…..The card is so simple that a new stamper could make this card in a matter of minutes…Because it's so easy I will be featuring it in my April Workshops….

So If you would like to make this card contact me today to set up your Workshop …

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New on the Clearance Rack…

Ciao Bella

Remember when you were a kid and grab bags were everywhere….the mystery and excitement….My family used to go on these long road trips all over the country to see the relatives….and at every roadside tourist stop, museum, or gift shop had these…Ok it may have been 25-30 years ago, but it was still some of the best fun on the family vacations….we would feel the bags trying to figure out which bag had the most in it or what was in it …I remember that Disneyland even had them …and now Stampin' Up! has them …..

Beginning today, April 1, and continuing while supplies last, you will be able to purchase special "grab bags" in the Online Store. These grab bags will come in three sizes: the $5, the $10, and the $15 grab bag. Each bag will contain a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components. Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

Please keep the following in mind:

• I can't order these for you … These can only be purchased when you click my on line shopping button ..
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer.
• There is no limit to the number of grab bags you may purchase; however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last. 
• All grab bag sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
• Not all grab bags will be unique.
• You should use the following item numbers when ordering grab bags in my online store:

If you like surprises – these grab bags are for you!!!!  Just click on the Shop Now Button and then head on over to the Clearance Rack

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Clear for teddy

Ciao Bella,

      Yesterday, I showed you a 6×6 scrap page featuring the Clearly for you stamp set and said today I would show you another that was inspired from that little page…

Now this one is a little more over the top ….Because this page is a gift that a friend asked me to make for her…she wanted teddy bears,butterflies,baby in basket…..there is allot going on on this page

 There are lots of Jewels and pearls as well. I am thinking the vintage trinket safety pin, needs a little something more …maybe a pink tiny knot…

Not only did I use the Clearly for You stamp set, I also used the Teddy & Train…And of course a lot of Big Shot Embossing Folder and Embosslettes, and the Scalloped Square Duo die… Punches …at least 4 different ones…and the color Spitzer tool…..This page is almost a stamp camp by it self …..Maybe I should have a class on vintage Scrap Pages … Hmm……

Let me know what you think ?   

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