Valentines for my Grandchildren - Part I

 Hi all!

One of the greatest delights that I have as a grandmother is designing and sending cards and treats to my grandchildren on holidays.  Valentines Day is a particularly fun holiday.  

This is what I created for Alice, my 6 year old granddaughter who is in kindergarden.  I made her some basic cards and she got to decorate them with self-adhesive sparkle hearts that I got from Michael's.  

I made some treats for my other 10 year old granddaughter, Maelyn, who is in 5th grade.  Cute little lady bugs with a heart shaped Dove chocolate.

It's so much fun, not only designing these projects, but then helping them put it together.  Great family bonding time.  

Tomorrow, I will show you the Valentines cards that I am sending to my kiddos.

Until then, have a blessed day!

Sheryl

February Stray Duckling Blog Waddle - The Spring Mini Catalog!

Hi All!

Welcome to the monthly Stampin' Stray Duckling Blog Waddle!  This months theme is featuring products in the January - April Mini Catalog.  Come on in and see what I have created for you!

It's going to be Valentines day soon so I thought what better, than to feature some valentines that I have been working on.  This card is made with the Love Cats stamp set and is a fun waterfall card.  I CASE'd this card from Linda Heller, Stampin'Up Demonstrator.  It's pretty easy to make and will delight anyone who receives it.  

I used the Stamparatus  to get good solid images of the black cat.  The Designer Series paper is one of my favorites:  Country Gingham 6 x 6.  Here is a link to Linda's video where she explains how to put this together:  Click here.

Another fun card that I made using Share A Milk Shake stamp set.  I didn't order this right away, but then I really liked the cute little ice cream cone that you could die cut and fold to make it look 3-D.  I love the fonts used in the sentiments as well.  Here is the card:  

This too is a fun fold card, using Dandy Designs 12x12 Designer Series Paper (free with a $100 purchase during Sale-A-Bration).  The sentiment is Inspired Thoughts (155536) in the annual catalog.  I CASE'd this from Lynn Dunn, Stampin'Up Demonstrator.  It's a great way to use up all that DSP that you have been collecting for years (I sure hope other people do this besides me!)

The next duckling that you will visit is: Kim Baker

Here is a list of all who are participating:

Nancy Legate
Sheryl Diemer
Kim Baker
Lori Helvick
Sue Boerner

Thanks for stopping by today!

Blessings,

Sheryl

Let's Sale-a-Brate! January Stampin' Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle

 Welcome to another inspirational Stray Duckling Blog Waddle!

This month we are featuring product found in the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  For every $50 or $100 that you spend, you can select free product from this little mini catalog.  (see the side panel)

Today, I chose to highlight two items from the Sale-A-Bration folder:   the cutest little owl ever - the stamp set called Adorable Owls,(free with a $50 order) and Dandy Designs 12x12 Designer Series Paper Pack. (free with a $100 order) And I threw in a fun fold and a wiper card to boot.  By the way, this card has been kid approved (by my 6 year old granddaughter)  Here is my card:

I got my inspiration from Julie Davison who did a YouTube video demonstration on how to make this card.  The big change that I made to it, was to have it folded on the left and swipe on the right.  Here is a link to her video which I highly recommend you watch:  https://youtu.be/oFlVoD3IH2g    

I used Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp the owls and the sentiment.  I cut the party owl out with layering circles and I fussy cut out the flying owl.  I colored him using light and dark crumb cake Stampin'Blends.  His feet and beak are light Mango Melody and his eyes are light Granny Apple green.  I outlined the party owl in light pool party to give him some dimension.  All the measurements are available in a free pdf here;

Click Here for Free Swiper Card PDF

Your next stop will be Kim Baker

Here is a list of all the ducklings participating in this months blog waddle:

Nancy Legate
Sheryl Diemer
Kim Baker
Lori Helvick
Sue Boerner

This card takes a little bit to make, but it will delight young and old.  Who can resist a flying owl?  (Maybe a mouse could, now that I think of it.)

Blessings,   Sheryl

Product List

Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English) [160269] $19.00	Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160836] $30.00	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $9.25	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $9.25
Window Sheets [142314] $5.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $9.00	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $9.00
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830] $9.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] $9.00	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $35.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $125.00

Welcome to my January 2023 Card Class!!!

 Hello fellow Stampers!

I have designed 4 cards for my January Class.  (actually, one I cased from Angie Juda aka Chicn'Scratch because I fell ill with the grunge - twice in a matter of 4 weeks).  All are fun folds, all are Valentine cards.  In my class you make 2 each of 3 designs and there is one bonus card, which usually requires a bit more time.  All come with envelopes and the written recipes.  Cost is $25.  

Here are the cards:  

Dates and Times for Classes:

Friday, January 20th - 10am - 2pm - Bette's House

Friday, January 27th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

Sunday, January 29th - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Contact me for details.

You must make a reservation ahead of time so that I can prepare a card kit for you.  If you are interested, please let me know by Friday, January 13th.  

Hope to see you in class in Janaury!

Blessings,   Sheryl

December Stray Duckling Blog Waddle - Holiday Papercrafting!

 Greetings Friends and welcome to the December 2022 Stampin' Stray Duckling Blog Waddle.  This month's theme is anything holiday.  

Today not only am I going to show you a Holiday/Christmas card, but also a fund fold as well.  This card is called a pop up bendy card.  It's super easy to make and it is a card with a WOW!  When you open it up the image inside pops out.  It can be made either vertical or horizontal.  The first card I'm showing is the horizontal version:

                                    This is the front of the card - a gatefold with a belly band:

                                        This is the inside with a pop out bendy that gives a 3-d dimension to the 

                                        Christmas tree inside.

And here is the vertical version - I used the aspen tree die found in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  This is my absolute favorite die and stamp set called Perched in a Tree bundle.    Good news too.  It's being carried forward to the next mini catalog, but not as a bundle.  So if you want to save 10%, you need to order it now!

Click Here for the free pdf with the supplies and measurements.  The secret is the mechanism for the inside which consists of a bendy strip and a wobble, attached to the bendy strip.  

These cards are super simple to make and fun to give and receive!

The next blog you will be waddling to is duckling Kim Baker

Here is a list of all the ducklings waddling this month:

Nancy Legate
Sheryl Diemer
Kim Baker
Lori Helvick
Sue Boerner

May you have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

Blessings,   Sheryl

November Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle - Bundles!

 Hi all!

This month we are featuring Stampin'Up! bundles.  This is where SU sells both stamp set and the coordinating dies or punch together by offering a 10% discount!  Bundles are a great way to save!

This month I selected a bundle from the July-December Mini Catalog (aka Holiday Catalog).  It's called Perched in a Tree Bundle.  Here is what the bundle looks like:

Don't you just love the Aspen Tree Dies?  That's what sold me on this set.  I made a Christmas card using this bundle.  Here it is:

It was very easy to make as well.  I used Night of Navy ink and card stock.  For the background and envelope flap, I used a stamp from the Artistically Inked set and randomly stamped it to create that effect.  Easy-peasy!

Here is a pdf with all the measurements and accessories that I used.  

Click here for the Free Inspiration Sheet

I hope you enjoyed my card.  Let me know if you have any questions.  It was fun and easy to put together.  

You next stop on the blog waddle is Kim Baker

Here is a list of all who are participating tonight:

Nancy Legate
Sheryl Diemer
Kim Baker
Lori Helvick
Sue Boerner

Blessings,  Sheryl

Product List

Perched In A Tree Bundle (English) [159799] $53.00	Perched In A Tree Cling Stamp Set (English) [159791] $23.00	Aspen Trees Dies [163102] $36.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $8.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.00	Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542] $24.00
Chic Dies [158815] $37.00	Label Me Fancy Punch [151297] $19.00

November Class is now in Session - Christmas Cards Part 3

 Hi all!

I'm finishing up our 3 months and 30 cards class with a bang.  There are 3 different fun folds (double Z fold, flip fold and a book binding easel fold) in this months class plus we will be making a slim card and an envelope to go with it! (Thank you Sharon Armstrong for the instructions on how to do this!).  We will also be making a card that uses up all those little bits and bobs left over from cutting designer series paper!

Here are the cards:

I'm also featuring the Lights Aglow 6x6 Designer series paper.  

You will be making a total of 10 cards (with envelopes) and a set of recipes for the cards we make.  Cost is $35.  

Times and Places:

November 18th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

November 20th - 1:30 pm - 5:pm - My Home

These cards are really easy to make, so if you are a novice card maker, please do not hesitate to try this class!  Plus you will meet some really special ladies who share my passion.

Please let me know if you are attending this class by Thursday, November 10th.  Thank you and I hope to see you in November!

Blessing,  Sheryl