Lovely as a Tree

This beautiful tree full of Spring flowers is the single image from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set. The image was stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed with Black Embossing Powder. I used pastel colors of Stampin' Write Markers to pounce some colorful flower petals on the tree. Then I masked off around the tree and sponged the ground, blue sky and pink blush to the sunrise.  The background CS is Pink Pirouette and Springtime Vintage from the Occasions Mini. Because I used the black embossing powder, I decided to back the artpiece and DSP with black, then I wanted to use black tulle with the white organza ribbon that I died with Pink Pirouette as an embellishment. I just love pink and black together.  And I really love how this card turned out. If you need any of the supplies I used to create this card for yourself, please email me at sherrysinknstamps@yahoo.com.  I'd love to be your demonstrator.

Christmas Postcard

This was a really fun card to make and very easy to make.  In case you're asking yourself, "does Sherry like glitter", you only have to look at the last few posts to find the answer.  Well, YES I love glitter. And I'm loving the Chunky Glitter #108797 $15.95 (4 colors) that SU makes.  The sparkle is so pretty, no matter what color I use or how I use it. I started out stamping the Christmas Postcard stamp #121428 $9.95 in Black StazOn #101406 $7.95 and coloring the image using the Stampin' Write Markers #119806 $109.95 (38 markers). I covered the colored image with VersaMark #102283 $7.50 and the Heat and Stick powder #100625 $4.50, and get set with the Heat Tool #100005 $29.95.  Then I added the clear Chucky Glitter over the entire colored image.  I cut the image out using the Oval Frame Sizzix Die #114521 $19.95 and the Big Shot #113439 $99.95.  I placed the image so that the inside oval would cut out the image.  I framed the oval with 2 of the large scalloped circles from the Scallop Circles #2 Die #113469 $19.95 I used a 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 " piece of Very Vanilla #101650 $8.50 for the card base.  I folded the card at 3", creating an offset opening. On the 3" side I glues down a scrap piece of the Deck The Halls DSP #120810 $9.95.  To finish the card I placed it in the middle over lapping the 3" edge, allowing for a unique way to open the card....and a very good way to use scrap piece of card stock and DSP.

Chunky Snowflake

This card was so easy to make I am almost embarrassed to post it.  But it is so gorgeous I just had to share.  I used the negative to the Snowflake #2 die #113460 $15.95. I cut it from a piece of cardboard covered with Bashful Blue CS #105120 $6.95. Once I cut out the snowflake (to use on a project you'll see tomorrow) I decided I just couldn't throw the negative image away, so I covered it with Two-Way Glue Pen #100425 $3.50, then sprinkled chunky silver glitter #108797 $15.95 all over.  Once it was dry, I mounted it on a  4.25 x 5.5 piece of Brushed Silver CS #100712 $7.95.  To get the White Organza ribbon this luscious color of blue, I used the Bashful Blue ink pad #105209 $5.95 and a sponge wedge to apply ink to the ribbon.  When it was dry, I wrapped it around the Brushed Silver CS and tied it in a bow.  I stamped the sentiment from the Peaceful Season Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set in VersaMark ink #102283 $7.50 on Bashful Blue CS and heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder #109131 $4.75 using the Heat Tool #100005 $29.95. I cut the sentiment out using the Ovals Sizzix Die #114525 $15.95.  Using the two-way Glue Pen around the edge,  I added the Chunky Silver Glitter to tie the card altogether.

Sparkle on Deck the Halls

This card is so beautiful in real life.  I used another scrap of Deck the Halls DSP # 120810 and strategically placed the top layer onto Old Olive #100702 CS which I mounted on Very Vanilla #101650 CS. Then I cut out two sets of poinsettias in detail, brushed them with Versamark #102193, covered them in Heat and Stick Powder #100625, then set with the heat tool#100005.  I then added Dazzling Diamonds #102023.  Dimensionals #104430 were added between the two layers of poinsettias then added to the card with dimensionals to give added dimension to the overall card.

Day of Gratitude

This was a quite and easy card I did today.  But it is oh so striking and elegant.  Perfect for that Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation or a gorgeous 'Thank You' afterwards for your hostess.  I used the Day of Gratitude stamp set (p.7; #121148 clear mount or # 120835 wood mount) in the new Holiday Mini catalog.  I stamped the large medallion stamp with Versamark onto Always Artichoke CS and then sprinkled with Iridescent Ice embossing powder and set with my heat tool (p.196 #100005 IBC) to make a tone on tone look.  On the Whisper White CS mat I stamped the leaves from the set in Versamark and embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder to make a white tone on tone look. I stamped the sentiment from the set on the card base.  I hope you enjoy and please take time to leave a comment.  I love to read them.