I won!

I know it's a random generator that picks the winner but still….. I WON!!! My card was chosen at Stamp and Create with Magnolia Challenge. I get to pick a stamp I would like for free and they asked if I would like to a guest for their September 26th Challenge! Of Course I said YES! Check out their online store they are having a great sale right now!

Card that I entered in the challenge.

Ok, that's all for now, I was just excited!! LOL

Chat at you later!

Cheri

50th Birthday Card

So…... Hubby comes homes and casually asks if I have or could make a card for a colleague's 50th Birthday. "Sure" I say, "when do you need it?" He says "ummmmm like tomorrow!?" LOL!!! So I race to my craft room and whip up this card. I have to be honest and tell you I find it a struggle to make masculine cards. I mean you can't put a cute stamped image, frills or glitter! That's my favourite thing about making cards. So I just tried to keep it simple but still co-ordinate colours and paper themes. Since this was a "rush" I didn't get time to film it or take pictures of the different steps. It was also hard to get good lighting to take a picture of it. It was dark out and my craft room doesn't lend itself to good lighting at night. But I wanted to share it with you anyway to show you that sometimes simple is just as nice!

So there you go, just a quick card and quick post for today! It's raining like crazy here and the power just flickered so I'll go and get out the candles!

Chat at you later,

Cheri

Bazzill TIMELESS 6 x 6 Paper Multi-Pack*	MFT A La Mode Big Birthday Numbers	Simon Says Clear Stamps Handwritten Borders	Memento Ink (OCS)	SSS cardstock	MFT Fishtail Flags Layer Stax	Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator
Hemptique Earthy Natural Hemp Cord	Distress Ink Pad Vintage Photo	Bow Easy	EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors	Best Creation BIG SQUARES 3-D Foam Tape	3 In 1 Advanced Craft Glue

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Bo Bunny Enchanted Garden Card

One of my craft "resolutions" was to try to enter into more card challenges. So today I designed this card to enter into:

• Tilda's Town: Challenge #120 Special Occasion 
• Stamp and Create with Magnolia: Challenge # 43 Chevrons
• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Stamp It
• Kit And Clowder: September Colour Palette Inspiration
• 7 Kids College Fund: Challenge #107 Anything Goes with a Twist  of Die-alicious

I didn't have time to film and edit a video this time so instead I'll list the steps in making this card:

• pick out the papers you want to use
• stamp your image with Memento ink in Tuxedo Black on Copic friendly paper
• colour the image with Copic sketch markers that compliment your paper choices
• fussy cut out your image
• I used a 5 1/2" square pre-made card
• cut your base layer of card stock at 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• cut your patterned paper piece at 5 3/8 x 5 3/8"
• using your metal dies cut out your desired shapes (I use a Cuttlebug machine)
• Ink all your paper edges with Distress Ink in your choice of colour
• glue everything onto your base layer but don't attach to the pre-made card yet
• add your ribbon, I just tape it onto the back of the base layer
• now glue your base to the pre-made card 
• pop dot your image so it stands out and adds dimension
• assemble the inside of your card
• add any embellishments to the front and inside of your card
• last step for me always is to add any thing "wet" like Stickles or glossy accents as since you are finished with your card they will have time to dry

   Supplies

Bo Bunny Enchanted Garden 6x6 Paper Pad	Bo Bunny Enchanted Garden Buttons	Magnolia TILDA WITH ARMFUL OF TULIPS	Memento Ink (OCS)	X-Press It Blending Paper (OCS)	Copic Sketch Markers	Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator (TPT)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Antique Linen	Fishtail Flags Layer Stax (MFT)	MFT ONE Die-Namics Oval Stax I	MFT Die-Namics Blueprints 1	Spellbinders Lacey Ovals	Studio Calico Enamel Dots	3/8" sheer dots white
Stickles Crystal Clear Glitter Glue	Paper Smooches SENTIMENT SAMPLER	Sticky Stuff Store Boosters	3 In 1 Advanced Craft Glue

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Haul Video #2

Hi everyone!

Well we are finally home from our trip out East and back to normal. We had a wonderful trip and saw some very beautiful parts of Canada! I always love coming home to "crafty" mail! Imagine my delight when I opened the mailbox and saw 2 parcels for me (wohoooo!). So here is another haul video showcasing my purchases from Prairie Paper Haven and Simon Says Stamp. I posted links to all the goodies below the video.

So now that I'm home it's back to the craft room for me! I sure did miss being in here. I hope you enjoyed this video and now off to create some cards!
Chat at you later,
Cheri

C.C. Designs Snowman Rubber Stamp	CC Designs Swiss Pixie butterfly fence	Thanks A Bunch Sentiments Rubber Stamp	EP We Are Family Paper Pad 6x6	Candy Shoppe Deco Dots - Pink	DODZ Small	Enchanted Garden Noteworthy Die-Cuts
3/8" sheer dots yellow & white	5/8" textured 2 tone fuchsia & pink	5/8" textured 2 tone purple & pink	5/8" textured 2 tone pink & white	5/8"-textured 2 tone light blue & white	3/8" sheer dots white	Heart Healthy Red Bean Soup Kraft Cardstock
Heart Healthy Red Bean Soup Kraft Cardstock	Heart Healthy Red Bean Soup Kraft Cardstock	Clear Glitter Pen - Copic	Sharpie Extra Fine Point Poster Paint Marker	SSS Clear Stamp To Thine Own Shelf	October Afternoon 8 x 8 Public Library Paper Pad	October Afternoon Public Library Word Stickers
Chocolate Delight Pearls	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Mini Gathered Twig	SSS cardstock	Kelly Purkey Washi Tape

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