Cards by Kerri

Friday, September 28, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

Hello! Well I had so much fun decorating a cello bag the other day, that I decided to try a paper bag today:) I've been seeing so many cool spider web die cuts lately which inspired me to check out the Silhouette Online Store to see if they had any fun files!

I found this awesome Corner Spider Web by Lori Whitlock~love her stuff! which went perfectly with this ADORABLE spider (I can't believe I just said that!) from the Your Next Stamp set Spooky Hello. The sentiment comes from the YNS Trick or Treat set.

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog every Friday to see lots of amazing Fun Friday projects from the DT!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a great weekend:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Spooky Hello and Trick or Treat

Paper: Echo Park Paper Co. The Apothecary Emporium

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Corner Spider Web Silhouette File, Paper Bag, Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Color Throwdown #211!

Kerri 3:00 AM 8 Comments

Hello! It's time for a new Color Throwdown, and this week the super sweet and talented Wanda Cullen is our hostess! I thought these colors would be perfect for a fall tag and this is what I came up with:

I filled up a glassine bag with some yummy candy corn, and cut my tag with one of the Your Next Stamp Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set Dies. I embossed the tag with the PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate and added some dp from the Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper Pad. The darling images come from the Your Next Stamp Fall Globe Accessories Set~LOVE!!! Here is a closer look at the tag:

We hope you'll play along with us this week! Just link your creations to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE and make sure you check out the rest of the amazing DT projects while you're there!

My daughter and I have been nursing nasty colds this week. I'm hoping we get better by Saturday because she has a big gymnastics meet this weekend in Daytona! Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope you have a healthy Wednesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Fall Globe Accessories Set, PTI Tag Its #7

Paper: PTI Kraft, White, Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup dp

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink

Accessories: Your Next Stamp Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set, PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Oval Nestabilities, Button Twine, Paper Doily, Mini Clothespin, Glassine Bag, Foam Squares

Monday, September 24, 2012

Last Card Standing Finalist!

Kerri 12:00 PM 3 Comments

I'm really excited to announce that I made it to the next round of the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing competition! You can see who the other finalists are HERE:)

I've got my thinking cap on for the next challenge so wish me luck! Have a great day!

Kerri

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Color Throwdown #210~Sweet On You

Kerri 3:00 AM 9 Comments

Hello! It's time for a new Color Throwdown Challenge and this week Tammy has a beautiful inspiration picture and color combo for you!

I wanted to make another card for the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing competition, and I thought this color combo would look great with this adorable TE digi image! I used some beautiful shimmer white cardstock from PTI and the dp is a combo of My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Bluebell and Winter Wonderland dp. The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #69. I will leave the complete recipe below.

We hope you'll play along with us this week! Just link your creations to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE, and check out the rest of the awesome DT creations while you're there! Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Digi Image and Sentiment

Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Shimmer White Cardstock, MME The Sweetest Thing Bluebell and Winter Wonderland dp

Ink: Copics, SU Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, Button Baker's Twine, CB Snowflake Embossing Folder, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Dies, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Bounty of Autumn

Kerri 10:10 AM 0 Comments

Hello! I wanted to share a card I made for the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing competition:) This sounds like such a fun contest and I have been a stalker of TE for years, so I thought I would take the plunge and go for it! I put in an order for some stamps, but until I get them I have a couple of cards made with the awesome free digis! For this card I used the beautiful basket of apples and sentiment. The dp is Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup.

I'll be back tomorrow with another card that I combined with this week's Color Throwdown! Thank you so much for stopping by and have a great day!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Taylored Expressions Free Digis
Paper: PTI Kraft, Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup dp
Ink: Copics, Ranger Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks
Accessories: Martha Stewart Fence Border Punch, SU Oval Punch, Twine, Ribbon, Brads, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

Friday, September 14, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

Kerri 3:00 AM 5 Comments

Hello! It's time for another Fun Friday at Your Next Stamp! This month's theme is Trick or Treat, so I decided to make a fun and simple lollipop treat box:) I found this template in the Silhouette Online Store called Party Favor Wrapper by Lori Whitlock, and thought it would be perfect for a lollipop treat holder!

I cut out the wrapper with Echo Park Paper Co. Happy Halloween dp and stamped my FAVORITE EVER Halloween sentiment from the YNS set Spooktacular, along with this adorable ghost from the same set. I poked a hole on top of the wrapper for my lollipop stick and tied the bow around to keep it in place. So simple and cute!

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog to see more awesome Halloween projects today!

I am so glad that it's Friday. Now that I'm homeschooling my daughter, I look forward to the weekends more than ever! We did take a break today and hit a big Vera Bradley sale at our local Hallmark store which was fun;) Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Spooktacular

Paper: PTI Echo Park Paper Co. Happy Halloween, PTI True Black

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Button, Licorice Baker's Twine, Party Favor Wrapper Template, Ribbon, Foam Squares

Thursday, September 13, 2012

My Hubby's Birthday Card

Kerri 7:00 AM 4 Comments

Howdy! I wanted to share the birthday card I made for my hubby the other day:) His birthday was on Tuesday (9/11) and this year I surprised him with Zac Brown Band tickets (floor level right in front of the stage~YAY!) I thought this ADORABLE cowboy from Your Next Stamp named Nathan from the USA would go perfectly with his gift! I colored him up with Copic markers, and used some Simple Stories Awesome dp. The stars were cut with the Your Next Stamp Whimsy Star Layered Die Set which I adore:)

I'll be back tomorrow with a fun Halloween treat idea from YNS! Thank you so much for stopping by and have a fabulous day!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Nathan from the USA, PTI sentiment

Paper: PTI Kraft, SU More Mustard, Simple Stories Awesome dp

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Tea Dye Distress Ink

Accessories: Button, Twine, YNS Whimsy Star Layered Die Set, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Dies, PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Foam Squares

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Color Throwdown #209

Kerri 2:00 AM 9 Comments

I can't tell you how happy this photo makes me:) I just LOVE FALL!!! We really don't have a fall in Florida, but that doesn't stop me from pulling out my pumpkins and leaves, and sunflowers, and cinnamon pumpkin candles, and scarecrows, etc.:) Lynn picked out our gorgeous colors this week, and this is what I came up with:

I used this gorgeous wreath from the Verve set Harvest Blessings and the leaves are from the same set. The sunflower is from the PTI Simple Sunflower Stamp Set with coordinating dies. The sentiment comes from the PTI set Fall Elegance, and I used the Deconstructed Sketch #68 for my layout.

Make sure you check out the Color Throwdown Blog to see the rest of the stunning DT creations and to link your projects! Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: PTI Simple Sunflower, Fall Elegance, Verve Harvest Blessings

Paper: My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally

Ink: SU Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Really Rust, PTI Summer Sunrise, Copics

Accessories: Gingham Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Sewing Machine, Tim Holtz Distress Tool, Button, Foam Squares

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!

Kerri 3:00 AM 29 Comments

Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp September New Release Blog Hop!!! We know you are just going to LOVE all the new stamps and dies and they are available NOW in the YNS Store! The hop will run from today, until Monday, September 10^th at midnight (EST).

What’s a hop without prizes?! We have 3 New Release Prize Packages hidden throughout the hop, so make sure you leave comments for your chance to win! Winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on Tuesday, September 11^th.

Onto my projects:

I made a fun little card and bookmark gift set using the adorable Ellie Loves to Read along with the new Love to Read Stamp Set, The Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set, and the Whimsy Star Layered Die Set!

I just love the Dr. Seuss quote that comes with this set, and the font is fabulous!

The sentiment I used on my card is also part of the Love to Read set and aren't the shapes of those star dies gorgeous! I ADORE the new layered die sets!!! The dp is My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender.

Karen is also offering some amazing Hop Specials! There are several Bundle Deals, PLUS you get 15% off your order (Sept. 6-10) by using online code Sept15OFF! Make sure you take advantage of these great deals!!!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Wendy's amazing blog, but before you go, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to WIN! Happy Hopping!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Ellie Loves to Read, Love to Read

Paper: SU Pink Pirouette, More Mustard, My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Your Next Stamp Whimsy Star Layered Die Set, Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set, MFT Die-namics Faux Crochet Border Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Button, Twine, Velvet Ric-Rac

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Color Throwdown #208 PLUS A Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!

Kerri 3:00 AM 11 Comments

Hello! It's time for a new Color Throwdown, and this week our hostess is our newest DT member~Denise Marzec! I just LOVE the inspiration picture she chose, and this is what I came up with:

This is a sneak peek of the new Reading Set and one of the new Bookmark/Tag Dies that will be available tomorrow from Your Next Stamp! I made this bookmark for my daughter because she loves green and pink:)

Make sure you check out the Color Throwdown Blog to see more amazing samples from the DT and the Your Next Stamp Blog for more sneak peeks!

I'll be back tomorrow for the YNS New Release Blog Hop! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Reading Set

Paper: SU Melon Mambo, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Market Street

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, YNS Die, Ribbon, Twine, Foam Squares, MFT Die-namics Solid Bracket Border Die

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

All That Scraps Giveaway

Kerri 9:18 AM 0 Comments

Hello! I wanted to play along with the All That Scraps banner contest:) One winner will win $25.00 to the All That Scraps Store which sounds good to me!

I'll be back tomorrow with a Your Next Stamp preview along with the newest Color Throwdown challenge. Have a great day!

Kerri