October 2023 Stampin' Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle - Designer Series Paper!

 Hi all, and welcome to the October blog waddle put on by the Stampin' Stray Ducklings.  Our theme this month is the beautiful designer series paper found in the Stampin'Up! September - December 2023 Mini catalog. 

I'm really loving the new mini catalog and it's beautiful designer series paper.  In fact, so much so that I have 2 cards to show you.  The first is using the beautiful Winter Meadow, which uses non-traditional Christmas colors:  Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce, and Smoky Slate. Here is a picture showing the 6 different designs of beautiful watercolors.  I love the soft colors and the gentle images.

And here is the card that I made.  I used Fresh Freesia and Misty Moonlight to make this simple card.  the pattern was toned down a bit by the use of a small rectangle of vellum card stock.  My inspiration was from Rhonda Wade: 

I also used Christmas Classic Dies, the new punch, modern oval and the white iridescent ribbon.

The second card I want to show you is both a Trick and a Treat!  Great card to give at Halloween.  It's called a "never-ending-card" and may have to come with instructions on how to open it. (I've provided a video!)  I used the "Them Bones" 12 x 12 Designer series paper.  Here is the card - all 4 sides!

And here is a quick video on how to open this card!

I cannot take credit for creating this card.  The never-ending card technique has been around for quite a while.  Lynn Dunn, of Stamptastic Designs has done a wonderful video and also has a free download of all the measurements.  Check out her video here.  

That's all for today.  Blessings,  Sheryl

Check out the other Ducklings and what they have created!

Product List

Them Bones 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162215] $12.50	Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162133] $12.50	Christmas Classics Dies [161976] $37.00	Modern Oval Punch [162234] $22.00	White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Iridescent Ribbon [161955] $9.00
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] $10.00	Tricks & Treats Dies [162225] $36.00	Tricks & Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162223] $20.00	Tricks & Treats Bundle (English) [162226] $50.25

October 2023 class is a go!

 Hi all,

Here are the cards we will be making in October - 3 Christmas card designs and 1 fall/thanksgiving.  The Noel card is what I call a two-fer - one stamp - 2 cards!

Class Dates and Times:

Sunday, October 22nd - 1:30 - 5:00 pm - my house

Friday October 27th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

Please contact me here if you would like to reserve a space.  There is a limit of 4 people at my house for the Sunday class.  Just FYI.  

Please let me know by Thursday, October 12th if you are planning on attending.  
We are off to the North Woods next week for our annual fall holiday.  It's so beautiful in Northern Wisconsin!

I hope to see you at class in October.  

Blessings,   Sheryl

September Card class - Ready for Fall and Halloween

Hi All!

Where has the summer gone?  The new September - December Stampin'Up mini catalog just went live on 6 September and I have sooo many ideas for card classes.  But first things first.  Here are the cards for the September card class:

I even snuck in a Christmas card with this group!  There are two fun cards in this class (well, they are all fun, actually).  The first one in pictured in the upper left, and this is a bridge card - a large bridge card.  When folded, the card measure 5-1/2 x 5-1/2.  So I needed to order special size envelopes - and it's going to cost more postage, but it's worth it.  I used the beautiful One Horse Open Sleigh 6 x 6 DSP and the larger card really shows it off.  

The second card is called a fractured or faux shutter card.  Really simple and fun to make.  I used the beautiful new fall 6 x6 DSP and the All About Autumn Suite.  

The third card can either be fall or Halloween - I'm leaving the choice up to you.

The 4th card is spotlighting the new 2023-2025 In Colors.  It makes a simple yet elegant card.  You will have your choice of Thank You, Sympathy or Hello.

Dates and Times for the September Class;

Sunday, September 24th - 1:30 - 5:00 pm - my house

Friday, September 29th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

I hope you can make it to one of my classes.  Cost is $25 for 7 cards and envelopes and the recipe for each card so you can recreate it at home with your own supplies.

Please let me know ASAP if you are interested.  I need to start cutting the kits and I want to make sure I have sufficient supplies.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today and thank you so much for taking my classes - it's been a blessing doing these classes and meeting all of you.  

Blessings,  Sheryl

 

September 2023 Stray Duckling Blog Waddle - The New Winter Mini Catalog!

 Hi All and welcome to our monthly blog waddle.  This month we are showcasing some of the wonderful products found in Stampin'Up's new winter mini catalog which runs from 6 September until 4 January 2024.  

I love Halloween!  I love making special treats for the kids who come to my door and I love making special packaging for my granddaughter to take to school.  The new 2023 Winter Mini catalog did not disappoint!  Here is what I made using the new Tricks & Treats bundle and the Them Bones 12 x 12 Designer Series paper!

Here is a closer look:  

I used the Pick of the Batch bundle on this treat bag - as well as the new deckled circle dies.

All of these dies came from the Tricks& Treats dies.  I also used the Adhesive Back Glitter Sequins, and colored the white ones with a Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin'Blend.  The ribbon is the 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon, Starry Sky.  Deckled Circles, my new favorite was also used.  

Again, I used the deckled circle dies, and the dies from Trick & Treats.  Isn't that little candy corn the cutest?  The ribbon comes from the annual catalog Black & White 1/4" ribbon.  

These were so much fun to make and went together in a jiffy.   Let your creativity blossom with this bundle.  

Blessings,  Sheryl

Here is a list of my fellow ducklings who will be waddling today:

Blog Hop Index

  

Product List

Them Bones 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162215] $12.50	Tricks & Treats Bundle (English) [162226] $50.25	Tricks & Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162223] $20.00	Tricks & Treats Dies [162225] $36.00	Pick Of The Patch Bundle (English) [162201] $38.50
Pick Of The Patch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162196] $21.00	Pick Of The Patch Builder Punch [162200] $22.00	Deckled Circles Dies [162286] $37.00	Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins [162029] $8.00	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] $10.00
Starry Sky 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159198] $9.00	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $10.00

August 2023 Stray Duckling Waddle- Color Challenge

Hi all!

Welcome to the August 2023 Stampin' Stray Duckling blog waddle!

This months inspiration is color!   I must admit, time got away from me and it wasn't until today that I realized I needed a card and I needed to post this blog!  So desperation took over and I CASE'd (Copy and Selectively Edit)  a card from Brandy Cox.  With this card, she used all 5 of the new In-Colors.  

Now I will admit, these colors are challenging to use together.  They are very muted but beautiful.  Here is the card I CASE'd.  The only change I made to it was that I used a deckled rectangle to cut out the flower images.

The background on the card base is stamped in Pebble Path, the flowers are stamped in Moody Mauve.  The leaves are stamped in Boho Blue and the single bloom is stamped in Wild Wheat.  The sentiment, Thank You, is stamped in Copper Clay.  I finished it off with the new 2023-2025 InColor dots.  Whew!  That's a lot of colors.  I think this makes a beautiful and elegant card!  Plus, it's simple to stamp and put together!

I hope you enjoyed todays card.  

Here is the list of the other ducklings and their blog posts!

Blog Hop Index

Blessings,  Sheryl

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $9.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161724] $10.00	Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set (English) [161158] $27.00	Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad [161648] $9.00
Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad [161649] $9.00	Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [161650] $9.00	Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad [161651] $9.00	Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad [161647] $9.00	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] $30.00

August Card Class now in Session!

 Hi all!

Here are the cards we are going to make in class this month....we are turning our heads toward fall....

The upper left card is made from a paper napkin!  I also love both the Inked and Tiled DSP and I really love the Earthen Textures bundle and the Earthen Elegance DSP.  The lower right hand corner I used the beautiful Masterfully Made DSP.  It's so bright and cheerful!

Class Dates and Times:

Sunday, August 20th - 1:30 - 5:00 pm - my house

Friday, August 25th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

Please let me know ASAP if you want to take the class and what date.  I will start to cut class kits next week, so I need to know.  

Thank you for stopping by today and thank you for participating in my classes.  I enjoy teaching and seeing all of you.  

Blessings,   Sheryl