The End of Birthday Season

 Hi All!

The last couple of months I have been sharing birthday cards that I have been making for my  immediate family.  Their birthdays go from the end of June until the middle of September.  Today I'm going to show you the last 2 birthday cards that I made for my two grandsons:  Rowan who turns 4 and Kale who turns 7.  I think I ended the season on a real high note. 

First, here is Rowan's card.  I used the sheep stamp and matching die set from Sale-a-Bration (love it!) and i put it on a wobble, so he can make that sheep dance!  I created the pretty balloons using another Sale-a-Bration stamp set,  Textures and Frames.  The Happy Birthday comes from the Hey Birthday Chick, found in the annual catalog. 

Here is Kale's card.  This one I CASE'd from Lynn Dunn.  It's a very easy shaker card - so easy to make and so much fun!  Here is the link to Lynn's video.  

I used the Ice Cream Stamps and punch and the retired DSP that was in the last catalog (sorry, but it works so well with the stamp set).  Colors are Cajun Craze, and Bermuda Bay.  

So that is the end of what I like to call Birthday Season.  

Let me know if you have any questions or need more information.

Blessings,

Sheryl

September Thank You Cards - a Farewell to Sale-a-Bration 2021

 Hi All!

I love our notecards (20 notecards, scored and 20 envelopes - $7-wonderful bargain).  They are just the right size and don't require additional postage.  So this month, as a final farewell to Sale-A-Bration 2021, I designed this card:

This stamp set is the Delicate Dahlias (free with $100 order).  The image and the sentiment are from that stamp set.  Dahlias have a special place in my heart...my oldest son runs a flower farm in Colorado and his specialty flower is Dahlias.  He grows many different varieties and colors and he is an expert in their care and growth.  Here is just a sample of the beautiful bouquets that he sells at the local farmers market every Sunday.  The name of his business is Big Horn Blooms.  Here is a link to his FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/BighornBlooms

Here is the recipe for my little notecard:

Stamp Set:  Delicate Dahlias (Sale-a-Bration

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green

Paper:  Notecards, Pattern Party (DSP - Hostess reward in the Annual Catalog)

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  Let me know if you have any questions regarding this card or any Stampin'Up product. 

Blessings,

Sheryl

New Kit Added - Christmas Whimsy!

 Hi all,

Stampin'Up has announced their newest kit and just in time for the holidays.  Here is a  picture of this adorable, all inclusive kit and it's contents:

You make 8 cards and cost of the kit is $19.  Here is a more detailed description:

Christmas Whimsy is an adorably festive card kit with a modern design! Santa’s elves might be hard at work in the North Pole but with this all-inclusive kit, the hard work is done for you! All pieces are printed, die cut, and ready for you to craft. The simple steps of this kit are perfect for beginner crafters and kids, too! Grab a kit or two and gather around for a simple Christmas activity that everyone will enjoy. The kit contains everything you need to create eight elf-centric Christmas cards including printed card bases, die cuts, embellishments, an exclusive stamp set, a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more!

THE DETAILS

The Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—4 each of 2 designs.

• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, gold foil die cuts, gold twine, and coordinating envelopes with gold foil accents.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, Real Red, So Saffron, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Here is a short video from our CEO, Sara Douglas, showing you the kit and how it goes together...

Click on this link to go to my store and order yours today!

Let me know if you have any questions regarding this or any kit that Stampin'Up offers.  For a complete list of all the kits and prices, click on the link in the right hand column.

Have a wonderful, and creative day!

Sheryl

September 2021 Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle - I'm falling for Fall!

 Hello Friends!  

Welcome to another Stray Duckling Blog Waddle (we waddle, we don't hop).  

This month we are celebrating fall and/or Halloween.  The card that I designed, I got my inspiration from Diane Evans, a demonstrator in Canada. Here is the link to her post.  Click Here to view. 

Here is my card - I used gold foil paper and Dark Cherry Cobbler,  Dark Evening Evergreen and Dark Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends and 91% alcohol to make this unique card.  I also used the little fence from the Sheep Sale-a-Bration die set (free with a $50 order), because, like bacon, everything looks better with a cute little fence.  

I got the idea to use the scrapes from the cut out of the tree canapy from one of my customers.  In fact she's the one who directed me to this technique.  Thank you Cathi!

The Technique:  I took a piece of foil that would fit the canopy die (2-3/4 x 3-1/2), and randomly scribbled the three colors on it with Stampin'Blends - then I took a paint brush, dipped in the 91% rubbing alcohol(must be at least 91% - anything lower has too much water in it) and dabbed it on the foil.  I pretty much saturated it.  Then you set it aside and let the magic happens as it dries.   The alcohol markers dissolve with the alcohol leaving a very pretty and interesting pattern.  Once it is dry, I cut out the tree canopy using the Beautiful Tree dies.  Save those little pieces that pop out.  I used those on the small stamped tree image for the inside.   The tree on the front of the card was die cut out of Early Espresso, again using the Beautiful Tree dies.  The background is the Beauty of the Earth DSP, found in the 2021-2022 annual catalog.  

The gold foil in combination with the colors makes the tree come alive.  At least that's what I thought.  

I embossed in gold the sentiment on a scrape of Early Espresso and cut it out with the small frame die found in the Beautiful Tree Dies set.  My bad, I used a retired stamp set for the sentiment - but it fit!

Here are the other measurements that I used for my card.  

Stamp Set:  Beauty of Friendship

Inks: Versa Mark (for embossing)

          Early Espresso (tree stamp on the inside of the card)

          Stampin'Blends - Dark Cajun Craze, Dark Cherry Cobbler, Dark Evening Evergreen

Card Stock:

          Gold foil Sheet - 2-3/4 x 3-1/2

          Merry Merlot - 4-/14 x 11, score @ 5-1/2

          Beauty of the Earth DSP - 4 x 5-1/4

          Early Espresso - 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 for die cut tree trunk; 1 x 2 for front sentiment- heat embossed

          Cinnamon Cider - 2 x 3-1/4 to die cut fence - sponge edges lightly with Early Espresso Ink

          Basic White - 4 x 5-1/4

Other Stuff:

          Water Painters

           Sheep Dies

           Beautiful Tree Dies

           Metallic Embossing Powders

           Sponge Dauber

           Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

           Heat Tool

Want to see some more beautiful cards and get inspired for fall?  Waddle next on over to Nancy Legate

Here is a list of all the Ducklings participating in this months Blog Waddle

Kim Baker
Sheryl Diemer
Nancy Legate
Debbie Widener
Lori Helvick
Sue Boerner

Please take care,

Sheryl

Sale-A-Bration August Thank You Cards for my Customers

 Hi all!

I made this thank you card for those who ordered from me in August, and it was so cute, that I thought I would share it with you.  Plus, I'm using that adorable sheep stamp found in the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  Free with a $50 order!

Here is a picture of it close up, plus what I stamped on the inside:

The size of the card is a bit unique - it's only 2-3/4 x 4-1/4 - the perfect size to slip into an order ready for delivery.  It will also fit into a note card size envelope.  It's the ideal size - I can get 4 cards from one 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of Basic White card stock.  On the 8-1/2 side, I score at 4-1/4.  I then turn the card stock to the 11" size and cut every 2-3/4"  It comes out evenly to 4 cards which are already scored. 

Here are the details of my little card:

• Stamps:  Counting Sheep (Sale-a-Bration free with $50 order)  
• Texture & Frames (Sale-a-Bration - free with $50 order)
• Hippo Happiness
• Biggest Wish
• Coastal Cabana Card stock, cut to 2-1/2 x 4
• Basic White cut to 2-1/4 x 3-3/4

I colored the little sheep with Stampin'Blends light Smokey Slate.  I gave him a cute pink nose using light Flirty Flamingo.  

I am so thankful for all of you.  Stampin'Up has introduced me to some wonderful people and enduring friendships.  

Let me know if you have any questions about this card or any StampinUp product.  I'd be more than happy to help.

Blessings,

Sheryl 

        

              

September 2021 Class is now in Session

Hi All!

We are almost back to normal with classes...at least I hope it stays that way.  I've got 3 class times for you to sign up for.  The theme for this month is Fall and Halloween and I think the cards are really pretty and fun to make.  Here is what we will be making:

 The first card - the monochrome card in Midnight Mist, was a CASE from Linda Bauwin, Stampin'Up Demonstrator in Ohio.  It was such a pretty card, I copied it exactly from Linda's blog.  The stamp set used and the Designer Series Paper is part of the Harvest Meadow Suite, found on page 54 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.

The second card, I used the Pretty Pumpkins Bundle (pg 48).  Being from Morton, I have a real affinity for Pumpkins.  That beautiful cork paper is also found in the Holiday Mini.  

The third card, is the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, (pg 47).  You'll use a technique to get those leaves multi colored.  This is a beautiful and simple card to make.  

The last card, is Halloween and is a fun fold - a tower pinwheel.  This was my first experience with this type of card fold and I can honestly say, it's the most fun card to decorate!  I used the paper and the punch from the Cute Halloween suite, the Clever Cats stamp set, and the Frightfully Cute bundle.  I just punched and die cut a bunch of stuff, stamped a bunch of sentiments and then just put it together.  Each card looks different.  

In my class, you will make 2 of 3 designs (the Meadow Flower, the leaves and the pumpkins) and 1 bonus card (the Halloween tower card).  All come with envelopes and instructions on how to recreate these cards at home.  Price is $20.  

Time and Places:

• Thursday, September 16th - my home - limit of 6 people
• Time:  10am - 2pm
• Tuesday, September 21st - my home, limit of 6 people - 2 openings still available
• Time:  10am - 2pm
• Friday, September 24th - Morton Christian Church - no limit
• Time:  10am - 2pm

Please RSVP as soon as possible and no later than September 10th.  

Bring your favorite adhesive and paper scissors, a drink and a sack lunch if you would like.  

Hope to see you in class!

Blessings,

Sheryl