May 2009 - Cards by Kerri

Sunday, May 31, 2009

The Mojo Blues

Kerri 5:07 PM 3 Comments

Hello! I have had so much fun this week participating in the Stampin' Out Alzheimers challenges. Today is the last day, and I still have a couple challenges to complete so here is my first card for today. I combined this week's Mojo Monday Sketch with the challenge to use blue Copic markers. I used Boo and B02. My...

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Saturday, May 30, 2009

I Used My Bind-it All!

Kerri 3:18 PM 6 Comments

Hello! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend so far ; ) I made this today for the SOA challenge to make a Memory Journal. I decided to use my Bind-it All for the first time even though I've had it since my birthday in December lol. I was intimidated to use it, so I sat down and watched some You Tube videos, and voila!...

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Friday, May 29, 2009

My Daughter's First Gymnastics Exhibition!

Kerri 9:55 PM 11 Comments

Tonight was my 4 1/2 y.o. first little gymnastics exhibition. She did such a great job!!! They have her in a class called Olympic Tots which meets twice a week, because they see something special in her : ) She is a pretty special little girl! There were so many people there and she didn't get nervous at all. I am...

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I'm SOOO Excited!!!

Kerri 12:40 PM 6 Comments

I'm one of the Verve Guest Divas for June!!! I can't stop smiling, seriously! I LOVE Verve and this is just such an honor! Thank you, Julee!!! Ok, I'm off to create more projects for SOA : ) Have a wonderful day!Ke...

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Three Cards Today for SOA!

Kerri 11:11 PM 8 Comments

Hello! Although the day is about over, I thought I would post the three projects I made for the Stampin' Out Alzheimers event today : ) This first one was a challenge to use any winged creature, and I paired that with a challenge to use stitching on a card. I used this adorable image from Rachelle Anne Miller, and the...

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Last One For Today....I Think : )

Kerri 5:49 PM 9 Comments

These challenges can be sooo addicting lol. I really need to feed my children and fold laundry so this is another quick post. This was a sketch challenge on the SOA site hosted by Taylor VanBruggen. This also qualifies for the Two by Two challenge to use brown, pink, and two embellishments. Since I had my Bittersweet...

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Another SOA Challenge : )

Kerri 3:34 PM 4 Comments

Hello again! One of the challenges on the SOA site is to create a Post it Note holder. Whiff of Joy is the sponsor of this challenge, so I used my favorite WOJ stamp~Willow with Flower Basket : ) My dp is from Basic Gray~Bittersweet, and I used the Sizzlit Rat-a-Tat alphabet for the "notes". Thank you so much for...

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More Stampin' Out Alzheimers Projects : )

Kerri 10:52 AM 5 Comments

Hello! You're going to be seeing my SOA projects all week : ) There are some great prizes to be won, so I have to play along lol! These beautiful Forget Me Nots are one of the FREE Digital downloads you get just by joining the site! Aren't they purdy! I colored them with Copics, and cut them out. I added pearls to the...

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Lots of Freebies!

Kerri 5:41 PM 6 Comments

Hello! I hope you've all heard about the big Stampin' Out Alzheimers event going on this week! For a minimum $5.00 donation, you can join the website where they are having lots of fun challenges, giveaways, and free downloads! This cupcake box template was one of the freebies and I also used this week's FREE Digiment!...

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Monday, May 25, 2009

Guest Diva

Kerri 2:44 PM 15 Comments

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are enjoying this wonderful holiday : ) I was able to sit down today and make a card for the fabulous sketch that Miss Julee Tilman created. She's going to pick her favorite, and that person will be the Guest Diva for the June release!!! As you all know, I LOVE Verve, so of course I...

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Last Day of School!

Kerri 3:40 PM 6 Comments

Today was my daughter's last day of school. She still has another year of pre-K because she has an October birthday, but she's going to a new school next year. She was pretty sad about leaving her friends this afternoon which made me sad : ( I really like the parents too and I'm going to miss them as well! Anyway, I made...

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Tri Shutter Boy Card

Kerri 10:25 AM 12 Comments

Hello! I didn't have a chance to upload this yesterday, but it's the card I made for the Try a New Technique Challenge on SCS. We were to make a Tri Shutter Card. These are so fun, and the possibilities are endless! It folds right up and fits into an A2 envelope! I once again used this fabulous set from Artful INKables...

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Artful INKables Blog Hop!

Kerri 7:00 AM 28 Comments

Hello! So Kristin, the owner and artist of Artful INKables stamps has created 4 new sets this month! She is so amazing!!! The INK girls are blog hopping today to show off the sets, so I hope you get a chance to visit everybody's blog. Hopefully you made it here from Elena's blog, but if not, start at the beginning...

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FREE Digiment!

Kerri 6:00 AM 7 Comments

Michelle, the owner and creator of Digiments (digital sentiments) has decided to give away a weekly FREE Digiment! Then, if you create a card with the Digiment you will be entered to win the next ENTIRE new release! How awesome is that! If you don't win, or if you see a Digiment you really like, they only cost $1.00...

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Just Beachy

Kerri 2:58 PM 4 Comments

Hello! I made a fairly simple card for today's Limited Supplies Challenge on SCS which was to use beach themed stamps. I broke out my SU Just Beachy set for the first time, and used this week's Mojo Monday layout. My cs is Tangerine Tango and Certainly Celery, and the dp is My Mind's Eye Bloom & Grow. I computer...

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Super Good Night : )

Kerri 10:43 AM 4 Comments

So last night was pretty awesome. First my boy Kris made it to the final two of American Idol~I just adore him even though he's a little too young for me lol, and second I made the TOP 7 of last week's Mojo Monday Contest!!!! I won a Verve stamp set which really there could be no sweeter reward hehe! Just had to share...

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

First Digiments Release!

Kerri 9:59 AM 11 Comments

I have to do a really quick post, because I have a day full of doctor's appts and other errands : ( Today is Digiments grand opening/new release day! Please visit the Digiments blog to see everything available and all of the DT's fabulous projects! I made this photo cube with one of the Father's Day sentiments, and...

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Bandana Technique

Kerri 3:48 PM 7 Comments

Hello! So can you tell that I got a few new Whipper Snapper images : ) I'm always so anxious to use my new stamps lol. One of my daughter's little friends is having a birthday party on Saturday, so I thought this would be cute for him. I used this adorable image called Eli & Frogger. I stamped it twice, colored...

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

Kerri 11:47 AM 8 Comments

I hope all of you wonderful moms out there have a fabulous day with your families! I just wanted to post a quick thank you card that I made for a friend who loves monkeys! I used this week's Sketch Saturday for my layout. The monkey is from Whipper Snapper~ I colored it with Copics, and cut it out with my Rectangle...

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Friday, May 8, 2009

Mother's Day Gift Box

Kerri 6:08 PM 8 Comments

Hello and happy Friday! I wasn't going to make anything today, but as I was perusing a few blogs, I came across this box on Nicole's blog. I LOVE it, and was totally inspired to make one ; ) The template is a PTI Lauren Meador Timeless Template called For Keepsake Box. I made the base of my box with Certainly Celery,...

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Krafty Elegance

Kerri 3:04 PM 6 Comments

Hello! Today's Ways To Use It challenge on SCS was to use Kraft cs. I immediately thought of this Bella Bleu DSP from SU. It's so pretty and elegant looking, and it has the Kraft color in it : ) I also wanted to make a card for this week's Mojo Monday sketch, so that's where I got the layout. I used my SU Great Friend...

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Gift Card Holder Tutorial and More!

Kerri 2:12 PM 7 Comments

Hello! I have a few things to share with you today, but first I want to announce that Digiments will be having their first ever release on May 13th. If you would like to win the ENTIRE new release, please visit the Digiments blog for details!!!A girlfriend of mine recently asked if I could make her some gift card holders,...

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Bella Thank You

Kerri 3:32 PM 6 Comments

Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I am in desperate need of some thank you cards : ) My son's school has a big fundraiser/gala every year, and several of my friends have bought tickets to the event, or raffle tickets to help support his school. I want to show my appreciation by sending out some thank...

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Saturday, May 2, 2009

Digiments DT!

Kerri 7:09 PM 4 Comments

Hello! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend so far! I've had a great day~went to my oldest son's school for a car wash, did a little shopping, went to dinner at Outback, and now I get to share my wonderful news that I'm on the Digiments Design Team! I'm really excited about using these digital sentiments, because...

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Friday, May 1, 2009

For My Mom

Kerri 12:55 PM 8 Comments

Hello and happy Friday! I made this card for today's Limited Supplies Challenge on SCS to use stamps to make a border. We got bonus points for using flower stamps : ) This card is also for the A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge this week to use blue and green. I'm going to send this to my mom for Mother's Day because she...

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