Fall Is In The Air - Stamping Stray Duck Waddle

Hi All!

How do you like our new name?  Stampin' Stray Ducklings!  We are no longer strays, because we have a strong bond with each other.  The Stray Ducklings was formed by demonstrators that no longer had an upline.  Our Mama Duck, Lori, brought us all together and together we are awesome!

This month, we are featuring fallish cards.  The card that I'm showing you today is the one I designed for our September Stampin' Stray Duckling Meeting swap.  I'm not sure what possesed me, but I think I made one of the most complicated cards in my life!  And it wasn't so much the flip/flap mechanism, but all the detail that I put in to it.

The apple was first punched out with the apple builder punch.  Then I sponged it in Cherry Cobbler.  Then I used the Stamparatus and stamped the outline of the apple and the highlight, in Early Espresso.  Not done yet.  I liked the white outline of the apple, so I punched out a 2nd apple in whisper white, trimmed down the sponged apple and glued them together.  I stamped and punched out 3 green leaves, and punched out one stem in Early Espresso. The apple slice was created with the stamp and then colored with Stampin' blends and fussy cut out.  You can use the apple builder punch, but I found it easier to just hand cut it.

I also used the buffalo check background stamp with Early Espresso Ink on Cherry cobbler card stock and mounted this on a layer of Old Olive.  The stitched squares were created by using the Stitched Shapes dies.(3 different sizes) The sentiment "Friend" was punched out with a punch.  All in all I used 4 punches, 3 dies, 4 Stampin'Blends, 1 Stampin' sponge and 6 different card stocks.  I was exhausted after making these!

They definitely will have to go to a very special friend and probably hand delivered because the card is a tad  thick!

Hope you enjoyed today's card.  Next stop is Stampin' Stray Duckling:  Nancy Legate

Check out the rest of the beautiful cards created by my fellow ducklings: 

Sheryl Diemer - ⟸your are here

Nancy Legate

Sue Boerner

Kim Baker

Lori Helvick

Blessings,
Sheryl

Another Holiday Catalog Peek - Still Scenes

Hi All!

The Stampin'Up Holiday catalog is so chockfull of wonderful ideas, that I just have to share.  This is another one of my favorite stamp sets.

Still Scenes makes your card look like a snow globe - the dies are great too - a small church, a mama and baby polar bear, and a beautiful base that looks gorgeous with gold or silver foil:

Here is a great video from Stampin'Up to inspire you even more!

Check out Pinterest for more inspiration.  If you buy both the stamp set and the dies, you save 10%.
This one will definitely be showing up in my classes!

Blessings,

Sheryl

September 2019 Card Class is now in Session!

Hi All!

Just a quick post to show you the beautiful cards that we will be making in September:  this is a sampler of all the beautiful stamps and paper in the new Stampin'Up Holiday Catalog. 

We will be making 2 each of 3 designs and one bonus card, which will be the apple card (since it's so special!) - all with envelopes.  You will also receive the written recipe for each card plus a supply list so you can easily make these at home.  All for $20!  Plus the fun of getting together with other ladies who stamp.  Sometimes we solve the world's problems in these card classes!

The Dates and Times of the September class are:

Sunday, September 15th - 1:30 - 4:30pm
Tuesday, September 17th 10am - 2pm
Friday, September 20th - 10am - 2pm

If these dates and times don't work out for you, let me know and we can work something out.  This class is for both beginner and avid stampers, so feel free to sign up.  Please contact me by Tuesday, September 10th here to sign up.

Petite Retreat and Shoe box swap - Last Call!

Just a reminder, that my demonstrators group, Stamping Stray Ducklings (notice the new name?), is having a Petite Retreat on Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st.  I you don’t want to come to the Petite Retreat on Saturday, you are more than welcome to participate in the Shoe Box Swap on Friday, September 20th, starting at 6:00 pm at the Grandstay Hotel & Suites on Lindgergh Drive, Peoria.  Cost is $20.  So far we have 10 people signed up to participate.  You design a card, pre cut the cardstock and put this and all other necessary items to make the card in a box.  We then exchange boxes an make each others cards!  Lots of fun, plus you get beautiful cards to take home and use.  Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.  We need final numbers so we know how many card kits to prepare!

Thank you all so much for coming to my classes.  I love teaching and I love getting together with you to make cards!

Blessings,

Sheryl

Stampin'Up Holiday Catalog is Here!

Hi All!

Yeah!  The much anticipated Stampin'UP Holiday Catalog is here!  If you have not received your copy, let me know and I'll get one into your hands as quick as I can.

The products featured in this catalog are amazing!  One in particular that caught my eye was "Cup of Christmas"

Aren't the samples beautiful?  I can't wait to start creating and adding this to my class schedule.  Here is a brief video to give you even more inspiration!

You can check out the catalog by clicking on the catalog image in the right column.

More exciting news for September!

Here are the detail:

Sales Period

September 4–30, 2019

Deadlines

Phone: September 30, 2019; 6:50 pm (MT) 

Online: September 30, 2019; 11:50 pm (MT) 

Details 

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Only Designer Series Papers listed in the table below qualify for this promotion. You may mix and match papers from any of the listed papers.
• There is no limit to how many times participants can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper, and get one free during this sale.
• In the online store, if a customer orders four packages of the same qualifying Designer Series Paper, they will need to enter three together and then order the fourth free item separately.
• Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit does not qualify for this sale.
• Designer Series Paper ordered with Stampin’ Rewards does not qualify for this sale.

You can order on my on-line store or give me an email or call. Be sure to use Hostess Code XY7NMUD6.

ORDERING INFORMATION

ITEM	PAGE	DESCRIPTION	PRICE
149100	166	PERENNIAL ESSENCE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149443	166	SEE A SILHOUETTE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149481	167	COME SAIL AWAY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149484	165	MAGNOLIA LANE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149488	165	GARDEN LANE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149489	165	FOLLOW YOUR ART DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149497	165	WOVEN THREADS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149589	166	DINOROAR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149592	166	BIRD BALLAD DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50 usd/$15.75 cad
149500	167	PRESSED PETALS SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$14.50 usd/$20.00 cad

Stray Duckling August Blog Waddle

Quack, Quack my Friends!

Time for another Stray Duckling Waddle featuring fancy fold cards!

Here is my card, which is a bit of a sneak peek at my August card class: It's called a double Z fold.

I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything)  this card from Anne Marie Hile.  You can see her blog post at www.staminanne.com.

I thought this was such a pretty, unique card, that I copied it exactly.  Here are the measurements.  The supply list is at the bottom of the post.

Stamps:  Daisy Lane and Free as a Bird(sentiments)

Ink:  Merry Merlot, Pear Pizzaz

Card Stock:  Merry Merlot - 4-1/4 x 11; score at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4;3 x 3 to stamp & punch out 1 flower
                     Pear Pizzaz - 3-1/4 x 9; score @ 3 & 6"
                     Very Vanilla - 2-3/4 - cut 2 pieces this size
                      Rococo Rose - 5-1/2 x 2-1/2 - to stamp and punch out 2 large daisies
                      Pressed Petals DSP:  4 x 5-1/4 (inside large panel)
                                                         2-1/2 x 4 (front of card)
                                                         2-3/4 x 3 (inside of card)

Accessories:  Gold Faceted Gems
                       Daisy punch - large and small

This card can be made either vertically or horizontally.  Just make sure if you are using directional paper that everything is going in the right direction!

I hope you enjoyed my card.  This is just 1 of 4 cards we will be making in my August card class.  Contact me if you would like to join us!

Here is a list of all the Ducklings that are Waddling today:

Nancy Legate

Sue Boerner

Kim Baker

Lori Helvick

Sheryl Diemer -  ⇐  you are here

Blessings,

Sheryl

                 

August Class is now in Session!

Hi all!

I finally got the cards designed for the August class, and I think you will be very pleased.  I'm using new stamp sets and the 2019-2020 incolors.  This month we are celebrating friendships;

My inspiration for these cards comes from Brenda Quintana, Pootles (aka Sam Donald) and Ann Marie Hile (stampinanne.com).

The stamp sets we will be using are:  To a Wild Rose ( a snap with the stamparatus)
                                                             Beautiful Friendship (a really beautiful stamp set!)
                                                             Very Versailles
                                                              Daisy Lane


I hold my classes once a month and offer the same class 3 - 4 times on different days and different times.  I travel well, so if you would like to take my class one on one or invite a group of friends over in your home, I would be happy to oblige!

Dates and Times in August:

Sunday, August 18th - 1:30 - 4:30 - my house
Tuesday, August 20th - 10am - 2pm - my house - bring your lunch
Friday, August 23rd - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church - bring your lunch and drink

What you get when you take my class:

• 7 beautiful and easy to make cards - 2 each of 3 designs and 1 bonus card - all with envelopes
• Written recipes and supply list for each card
• A relaxing get away and fun with friends you know, and those you haven't met yet
• Satisfaction in creating a work of art that will surely lift of spirits of someone in your life

Cost of the class is $20 - paid at the time of the class.

Contact me to sign up for a class.  You'll be glad you did!

Blessings,

Shery

P.S.  I just had to share this picture of my spokesbear, Teddy, displaying the cards for August.  As you can see, we decorate the envelopes as well.  He gives them a "paws up"!

Hello Frens!

July Stray Duckling Waddle (Blog Hop)

Hi All!

This month the Stray Ducklings waddle theme is a continuation of the new items in the catalog.
Here is what I designed using the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp set and our wonderful Note cards!

Have I ever told you how much I love our notecards?  They are 5 x 3-1/2, come in a package of 20 cards and 20 envelopes for only $7.  And they can be mailed without additional postage or special handling!

I used the Magnolia Lane designer series paper as a layer and I also fussy cut out the flowers which are also part of the DSP.  The sentiment was stamped in Black Memento and  cut out with the Stitched Nested Labels Dies.   The Basic Black Card stock was cut at 3-1/4 x 4-3/4 and the DSP layer was cut at 3 x 4-1/2. And of course, I had to put a little bling on it to finish it off.

Here is the inside of the card.  Again, I used the magnolia bud in the stamp set, and using my Stampin'Blends, colored the leaves with light Mossy Meadow and a touch of Petal Pink on the bud itself.  If you color lightly, and because of the thickness of the card stock, it won't bleed through to the other side.

I hope you enjoyed my little card.  The next stop on the blog waddle is:


Here is a list of all our talented Stray Ducklings with their creations:

Kim Baker

Nancy Legate

Sue Boerner

Sheryl Diemer - you are here

Lori Helvick





Blessings,

Sheryl