2008 - Cards by Kerri

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Suzie Q Sketch

Kerri 2:47 PM 5 Comments

Ok, so I have some fantastic news!!! I have been chosen to be a January Guest Designer for a new company called InStyle Stamps!!! I'm so excited. So far there are 7 adorable stamps to choose from and you can view them here:www.instylestamps.comFor today's sketch challenge on SCS I used Suzie Q. Isn't she the cutest!?!...

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Ava's Birthday Card

Kerri 5:30 PM 2 Comments

My daughter's best friend turns 4 in a couple of weeks and I thought this sweet Isabelle image from My Favorite Things would be perfect for her card : ) I also got to play with some of my new toys ~ yay! I stamped the image and her dress, colored them in, cut out the dress and adhered that to her body. I cut the image...

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Monday, December 29, 2008

Fun & Funky Fold Card

Kerri 12:36 PM 2 Comments

This is for today's Try A New Technique Challenge on SCS to create a fun and funky fold card. You can see the challenge and tutorial here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406759 The base of my card was made with Real Rd cs. When I was done folding, I added triangular pieces of My Mind's Eye DP...

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Friday, December 26, 2008

Non-Holiday Thank You

Kerri 3:32 PM 4 Comments

This is for today's Limited Supplies Challenge on SCS to create any kind of card as long as it's not related to the holidays : ) We weren't even supposed to use red or green. I also incorporated this week's sketch challenge. I stamped SU Upsy Daisy with Pumpkin Pie ink. Cut that image out with my new Nestabilities Large...

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Birdhouse Ornament

Kerri 11:48 AM 3 Comments

Isn't this birdhouse ornament the cutest!!! You can find the template for this on Nichole Heady's blog here:http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2008/08/trim-the-tree-c.html I used Ruby Red and Chocolate Chip CS. I really stayed very basic. I didn't stamp the cs although I may try that next time. I added...

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Monday, December 22, 2008

Valentine Faux Silk

Kerri 3:13 PM 1 Comments

Today's Try a New Technique Challenge on SCS was to create Faux Silk. You can view this technique here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405683I attempted the technique with my row of hearts down the dp panel : ) I used Pretty in Pink, WW, and Bella Rose DSP. I stamped Balloonabella from Stamping...

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Sunday, December 21, 2008

CASEing Paula!

Kerri 9:51 PM 2 Comments

This week's featured stamper is Paula a.k.a. paulatracy! I LOVE her gallery! Her images are so sweet and her coloring is awesome!!! Fortunately for me, Paula loves Bellas, and I just happened to get my first ever Stamping Bella order in! YAY!!! I chose to case this card:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...p;ppuser=44919I've...

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Friday, December 19, 2008

Bluebird Christmas

Kerri 11:51 AM 0 Comments

Today's Limited Supplies Challenge was to make a blue card! I used Bashful Blue from SU and a darker blue from DCWV for this challenge. I stamped my image with Chocolate Chip ink, then cut out the panel with my Labels One Nestabilities. I embossed the panel with my Swiss Dots CB Folder. I added some Scribbles 3D paint...

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Birthday Boy

Kerri 5:08 PM 2 Comments

Wow, this sure has been a busy week! I've hardly had any time to sit down and make anything, and it's killing me! I squeezed in some time yesterday to make this quick card for a little friend of ours who is turning two tomorrow : ) I followed the sketch challenge on SCS which you can see here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404815The...

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Sunday, December 14, 2008

CASEing America!

Kerri 1:39 PM 8 Comments

This week's featured stamper is America a.k.a. Cards_By_America. Congratulations!!! Her gallery is simply awesome and you can view it here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=160948I chose to case this card here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=160948I LOVE how she used the Eastern Blooms set from...

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Friday, December 12, 2008

Recycled Wishes

Kerri 4:28 PM 1 Comments

I made this for today's Limited Supplies Challenge on SCS found here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403786The challenge was to use recycled materials on your card. I embossed this Real Red panel with the CB Argyle Folder for another project, but ended up not using it, so I used it here: ) I also...

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Our Creative Corner Sketch

Kerri 3:43 PM 3 Comments

I made this for the Our Creative Corner sketch challenge which you can see here:http://www.ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/Julee Tilman (Vervegirl) created the sketch. Isn't it awesome! I had to use Ornamental Christmas once again, because I love it, and I'm trying to finish up some last minute Christmas cards! I stamped...

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Happy Holidays Sketch!

Kerri 11:30 AM 5 Comments

This is for today's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast that you can see here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403371This layout was perfect for my little snowman by Whipper Snapper! I used Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip CS, and the DP is from Basic Grey Figgy Pudding. I colored the snowman's hat...

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Monday, December 8, 2008

CASEing Anna!

Kerri 9:07 PM 3 Comments

This week's featured stamper on Splitcoast is Anna A.K.A. annascreations! You can view her awesome gallery here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=108659I chose to CASE this beautiful card:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/935489?cat=500&ppuser=108659I stamped...

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Sunday, December 7, 2008

Welcome Baby Jackson!

Kerri 2:29 PM 3 Comments

I made this card for some friends of ours that recently had a baby boy! Congratulations again Dave and Missi! I also used this card for Verve's Mojo Madness #63 Challenge found here:http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com/2008/12/mojo-madness-contest-63.htmlI love this sketch! I used this adorable image from Whipper Snapper,...

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Friday, December 5, 2008

Sparkly Snowflakes

Kerri 4:30 PM 6 Comments

Happy Friday everyone! I made this card for today's Limited Supplies Challenge on Splitcoast which can be found here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402435I used my Snow Swirled set from Stampin' Up for the snowflakes and my Warm Words set for the sentiment. I stamped the snowflakes with VersaMark...

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Ornamental Sketch

Kerri 3:16 PM 5 Comments

This is for today's Sketch challenge which you can see here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402015I'm still trying to finish up a few Christmas cards, so I went back to my Verve Ornamental Christmas set : ) This time I did some paper piecing with it, in other words, I stamped on a couple different...

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Basic Vanilla Birthday

Kerri 12:47 PM 6 Comments

This is for today's color challenge on Splitcoast to use Basic Black (BB), Very Vanilla(VV), and Sahara Sand(SS). I had a really hard time with this combination, and still don't LOVE the result! I used black as the base of my card, the sand color (I don't have any actual Sahara Sand) in the middle, and layered the top...

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Monday, December 1, 2008

CASEing Dawn!

Kerri 11:31 AM 3 Comments

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! This week's featured stamper on Splitcoast is Dawn a.k.a. flowergal36! She has an awesome gallery which you can see here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?page=1&cat=500&ppuser=80229 The rules when casing somebody's card is that you have...

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Sketch Challenge

Kerri 11:20 PM 3 Comments

Hello! I'm getting this on here very late because today was my youngest son's 1st birthday! My family drove down early and we had a small party for him this evening : ) It's kind of sad because I know he's my last baby, but on the other hand, there is a lot to look forward to as well! Anyway, this was the card I made...

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Box In A Bag

Kerri 5:37 PM 3 Comments

I decided to make a project for the Verve challenge that can be found here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399538The challenge is to make anything but a card, or ABC challenge : ) I chose to make this cute box in a bag. You can find the instructions for this here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/boxinabag/For...

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Kerri 1:34 PM 3 Comments

This is the card I made for today's Color Challenge on Splitcoast to use Going Gray, Really Rust, and Very Vanilla. I don't have any Going Gray, so I substituted some gray cs from DCWV. I stamped the tree on Very Vanilla with Chocolate Chip ink. I stamped the leaves with Really Rust and cut everything out. I adhered...

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Ornamental Christmas Card

Kerri 1:19 PM 3 Comments

I couldn't wait to make a card with my new stamp set from Verve called Ornamental Christmas which you can find here:http://shopverve.com/vv-08-042.html I stamped the ornament image with VersaMark on Berry cardstock from The Paper Company which you can find at Joann's. I heat embossed with silver embossing powder. I then...

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Gift Card Holder

Kerri 12:22 PM 3 Comments

Today's Try A New Technique Challenge on SCS was to make this adorable gift card holder! The tutorial is found here: http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2008/10/29/watch-it-wednesday-mini-card-with-a-surprise/ For my card I used some patterned paper from the Ski Slope DSP from Stampin' Up, Baja Breeze, and Whisper...

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Thanksgiving Place Cards

Kerri 4:42 PM 2 Comments

Every year we host Thanksgiving. I always enjoy decorating the table, and thought I would make some pretty place cards. I used Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, and Old Olive cardstock for my colors. I stamped the pumpkin image which is from a retired Stampin Up set called Harvest Hello that I found on Ebay :...

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Baby Shower

Kerri 2:00 PM 3 Comments

Welcome! This is my first official day as a blogger! I have gotten very hooked on stamping and paper crafting, and people are always asking how I made this or that, so now I can post the details on here! I'm starting my blog off with some items that I made for my friend's baby shower. Shown here are the invitation, a table...

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