Get stamped.
Time to give this a go once again. Been way too long since I have posted anything on this blog. Seems kind of a waste to have it and just let it sit here.
I hope all of you are there making cards have been learning a lot and having a blast while you are at it!
Hugz,
Cheri
Wow, just started looking around at cards again today and I can’t believe the blog candy being offered out there. Ruby is offering two candies to celebrate joining the Magnolia Sweden DT…how cool is that!
To get in on this totally awesome offer you only have until May 1, 2012. So you better get cracking and hop on over there to check it out. As I already said she is offering 2 prizes and I have only shown you one of them.
Good luck to all.
Hugz,
Cheri
From now until Friday May 25, 2012 you have the opportunity to win one of these lovely Maggie’s from Cathy’s Creative Place just by dropping in and leaving a comment. Please check them out…I’m sure you all love the Maggie’s just as much as I do.
Now I just have to get healthy and stay that way so that I can make a few cards again. I sooo miss making cards. I have decided if I can’t make them for a couple more months I am at least going to start stockpiling ideas and supplies for when I’m up to it again.
Hugz to all,
Cheri
Anyhoo, I do want to try to participate in a few challenges and I just love the Sugar Bowl Challenge. 
All of the deets for this card are written down for me to add later, but I did use Stampin Up Cardstock, K & Co DP and Copics for coloring.
I hope to participate in more challenges soon since I have a nice collection of Hanglars going on along with my Maggies but I just don’t feel like I have the ability to compete out there. I feel like a wee one with all of that talent floating around~smile~
My camera skills need a little work…or a lot I guess LOL. This picture really doesn’t capture the personality of the card. Materials used: Stampin Up Pink Pirouette cardstock, the DP is DCWV Sweet Stash. I used Nestabillities Labels 10 and Imaginisce assorted bling and the tool. Wild Orchid Paper Flower.
Copics used: E000 E00 E21 R20
RV000 RV11 RV14 RV34 RV09
Y21 Y23 YR21 YR23
E35 E29 E25
Just a quick post today for a very quick card I made last night.
I tried to get decent pics but I was having a hard time with this for some reason.
Anyhoo, these are the pics I decided to upload. You know how you take 20 pictures and then narrow it down to just one or two views, LOL, I so hope I’m not the only one that does that.
Since I have already listed the supplies and steps in the post before this one I thought this picture would be enough. As you can see I held the Rosette closer together in the middle this time
After I finished this one I decided to dress it up a bit so I found a clear button to fit the center. 
I then colored the button with my copic C35 and tied a piece of crochet thread in the middle of it.
As you can see it definitely finishes it off…I love it. The finished size of this is 2 1/2″ and I’m sure you can make it any size you want. In Tim’s video he shows where he has cut some of these in half to make a bunting like you would see for the 4th of July. You just have to make sure the cut side is covered with chipboard to prevent it from coming apart.
Even the inside of her cards are a work of art!!!
This came in a plastic box that is just perfect for giving to the lucky mommy.
Not only did she send me the card though, as if that’s not enough right…..she also sent me some Wild Orchid Crafts flowers which is totally awesome because I have never used any before. Of course I am off to make her a thank you card…but I’m scared to death…my cards look like a 5th grader’s compared to hers.You need so few tools that I’m sure you all have them or can improvise. All you need is a 12″ sheet of DP, your paper-cutter, I used my Scor–Buddy which is the smaller version of the Scor-Pal, 1″ punch, glue….that’s it!
Here are the tools you need…I used glue dots but you don’t have to.
In this picture is one completed Rosette and I cut a strip of paper 12″ by 1 1/4″. I ave also punched out a 1″ circle for the base.
Scor your paper every 1/4″. On the Tim Holtz die one side is scalloped to give it a finished edge. This is just my second attempt and I haven’t tried to scallop it yet but I’m quite sure it can be done.
I turned it over and ran the Scor tool on the back also to make the paper easier to fold…just my preference.
After you have Scor’d your paper you will need to cut one of the ends off so that when you fold the paper it lines up properly.
This is what your paper will look like after you have folded it up accordion style. Don’ try to hold it all in your hand, just make sure you keep folding in the right direction.
After you are done folding-glue the ends together-they will match up perfectly if you have cut off one of the ends. Be sure to have the design you want showing on the inside of the circle as the picture shows.
Here is where I used my glue dots but you can use any kind of glue. I also have the small piece I cut off showing so you can see that I have only cut off 1/4″.
Now you’re going to gather the strip of paper and hold it together kind of like a small cupcake holder and set it onto whatever you have chosen to use for your base. Be sure to press down so that it sticks good and doesn’t pop back off.
While you are still holding this just push the paper out and down at the same time. Your glue will hold it in place now. You will then need another 1″ punch out to cover the top.
Since I had used Halloween type paper I punched out a pumpkin.
As I said, this is just the second one I made but I think the possibilities are endless. For my next one I will definitely try a scallop on the outside and decorating the middle with something more than just a pumpkin face.
I hope you enjoyed this little lesson. Please let me know what you think.
Hugz,
Cheri
Wow…I can’t believe it. Two posts in one day for me. I know I’ve done it before but it has been a while. See what motivation can do for me??? As you can see it’s another Sugar Nellie for the Sugar Bowl . This one is Manga Girl #2 and made up in Sketch #36.
I tried my darndest to get this one finished on time too but it didn’t quite make it. Isn’t she a cutie anyway? I had actually missed the cutoff by about a minute…as the phone was ringing and I was loading this picture into my netbook. Oh well, she isn’t any good for the contest but I’m sure I can find some use for her.
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