Cards by Kerri

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

YNS July Sneak Peek Day 1!

Kerri 3:00 AM 1 Comments

Hello! We have a few days full of YNS sneak peeks before the big release day on Friday! You can see who has peeks each day by checking out the Your Next Stamp Blog! Then, on Friday, we will have our monthly New Release Blog Hop filled with lots of inspiration and prizes!

As you can see by the banner, we are welcoming a new artist to the Your Next Stamp family~Ann Ellis! I used one of her new sets today for my card:

So fun, right? I used the bird, clouds, and sun from this set and added some grass and flowers that were cut with the YNS Flower Fun Spring Grass Die. The dp is some Cosmo Cricket Togetherness and the layout is this week's Your Next Stamp Challenge #4 which is a sketch by me!

You still have a couple of days to play along with the sketch for your chance to win $10 in YNS Bucks!

That's it for me today. Thank you so much for stopping by, and make sure you check out the rest of the sneak peeks! Have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp

Paper: PTI Kraft, Cosmo Cricket Togetherness dp

Ink: SU Real Red, Chocolate Chip, PTI Summer Sunrise, Brilliance Moonlight White

Accessories: Oval and Square Nestabilities, Baker's Twine, Button, Pearls, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, YNS Flower Fun Spring Grass Die

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Monday, July 2, 2012

Consider Yourself Hugged and an Exciting Announcement!

Kerri 10:27 AM 4 Comments

Hello! I'm very excited to announce that I am the July Guest Designer for Inky Antics Rubber Stamps! I want to send a special thank you to my Dirty Dozen Sister~Bev Gerard who recommended me for the position:)

This set that I used on my card today is called Puppy & Kitty Love. I had to have it as soon as I saw it, and I'm sure you can see why~Soooo CUTE!!! I just love the sentiment too!!!

Every Sunday (yes, I'm a day late!) Jackie will be posting my projects on the Inky Antics Blog and sharing a little bit about me, so check it out if you get a chance:) The first post is HERE.

I have some major stamping to get done today, so I'd better get cracking. Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy your Monday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Inky Antics Puppy & Kitty Love
Paper: PTI Kraft, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Twe Breeze dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories: MFT Die-namics Prima Donna Petals, Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Hugs For You!

Kerri 3:00 AM 6 Comments

Hello and happy Friday! Every Friday is Fun Friday on the YNS Blog where you will find fab creations as well as helpful tips from the DT!

For my card today, I used this cutie called Ellie Loves Butterflies. I just love that she's ready to give out a big hug and that sentiment is so sweet! The dp is My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Saffron, and the layout is this week's MFTWSC78.

Make sure you stop by the YNS Blog to see the other amazing creations! I'm anxious to read Jenny P's tip on Glossy Accents:) Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Ellie Loves Butterflies
Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Saffron
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories: MFT Die-namics medium scallop border die, Circle and Rectangle Nestabilities, Seam Binding Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The Ribbon Carousel and Your Next Stamp Blog Hop!

Kerri 6:00 AM 24 Comments

Hello! I'm so excited that I get to hop along today with The Ribbon Carousel and Your Next Stamp! Members of both DT's have some fabulous projects to share, and we hope you'll join us! One lucky commenter will win a Ribbon Carousel and another will win a $10 YNS gift certificate to spend on stamps of their choice!

For my card I used this super adorable image called Ellie with Pressies, along with some fabulous red and blue ribbon from the June Ribbon Club Kit. The dp is Simple Stories Summer Fresh.

Karen, owner of Your Next Stamp is generously offering a coupon code to all blog hop participants for 15% off any online order placed from today through June 30th, so make sure you take advantage of that deal!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Ellie with Pressies
Paper: PTI Kraft, White, Pure Poppy, Simple Stories Summer Fresh dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, SU Night of Navy
Accessories: Ribbon Carousel June Ribbon Club Kit, Circle Nestabilities, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine

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Color Throwdown #198~Brain Freeze!

Kerri 2:00 AM 5 Comments

Hello! I'm the hostess this week for Color Throwdown #198 and I chose this fun beach umbrella as our inspiration. I just love the colors, and I'm counting down the days until our family goes on our beach vacation this summer:) For my card I chose this super fun image from Your Next Stamp called Cool Beach Owl:

I just love him and this fun sentiment! I once again used dp from Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach-my fave lately:) and the layout is last week's SCS sketch challenge~SC390.

We hope you'll play along with us! Just create a card or project using the above colors (or a close match) and link your projects on the Color Throwdown Blog HERE! Make sure you check out the rest of the amazing DT creations while you're there!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and enjoy your Wednesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Cool Beach Owl

Paper: PTI Soft Stone, Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Sewing Machine, Oval Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Sun and Medium Scallop Border Dies, Ribbon, Foam Squares

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #82~Beach Challenge!

Kerri 12:00 AM 4 Comments

Hello! Well I'm bummed to say that my DT term has come to an end for Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps. I have really enjoyed working with these sweet images! Thank you, Sparkle for inviting me to play for the past 6 months:) My final card is for the current SCRS Beach Challenge:

I used one of my new favorite images~Beach Chloe along with more Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp. The layout is this week's MFTWSC77.

I hope everyone is enjoying your summer so far! We have stayed really busy which is good~not too much fighting going on between my two youngest LOL! Thank you so much for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: SCRS Beach Chloe

Paper: PTI Kraft, White, Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: MFT Die-namics Sun and Little Open Scallop Strip, Ribbon, Button, Twine, Rectangle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Color Throwdown #197

Kerri 2:00 AM 12 Comments

Hello! It's time for another Color Throwdown and this week the amazing Joan Ervin is our hostess! I never would have put these colors together, but I just love them!!!

I used this fun PTI set called All About You Additions along with some My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Ginger dp. I stamped the flowers twice, cut them out and popped them up on foam squares.

We hope you'll play along with us! Just link your creations on 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: PTI All About You Additions
Paper: PTI Kraft, White, My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Ginger
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, CB Seeing Spots EF, MFT Die-namics Faux Crochet Border, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Foam Squares

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Monday, June 18, 2012

Your Next Stamp Challenge~Summer!

Kerri 1:01 PM 7 Comments

Hello! I had a chance to play along with the current Your Next Stamp Challenge today which is SUMMER! I don't know about you, but we eat lots of ice cream this time of year:) I used this super sweet YNS stamp called Total Sweetness along with some My Mind's Eye Six by Six Happier dp. The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #56.

Make sure you play along for your chance to win a $10.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store!!! You have until Wednesday to play!

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Monday! I'm looking forward to the Bachelorette tonight!!!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Total Sweetness, PTI Strawberry Patch
Paper: PTI Kraft, SU Pretty in Pink, My Mind's Eye Six by Six Happier
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, CB D'vine Swirls EF, Martha Stewart Daisy Border Punch, PTI Aqua Mist Ribbon, Button, Baker's Twine

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Color Throwdown #196!

Kerri 2:00 AM 8 Comments

Hello! It's time for a new Color Throwdown, and this time the fabulous Danielle is our hostess! Isn't this cupcake she chose just the sweetest!!! Here is my take:

I used this darling MFT Pure Innocence stamp called Happy Mail along with some My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Citron dp. The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #55.

We hope you'll play along with us! Just link your projects on the Color Throwdown Blog, and check out the rest of the DT's amazing samples while you're there!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful Wednesday:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: MFT Pure Innocence Happy Mail

Paper: PTI Kraft, MME Indie Chic Citron dp

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch, PTI Vintage Cream Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Stardust Stickles

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #81~Sketch!

Kerri 12:07 AM 1 Comments

Hello! I wanted to share a card I made for the current Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge which is another fabulous sketch by Kim Yu!

I decided to use the forever adorable Baseball Oliver and paired him with some Simple Stories Summer Fresh dp. The sentiment comes with this image:)

You still have a week to play along with us! Just use a SCRS image on your creation and link it to the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Blog HERE!

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Preview~Watermelon Rin!

Kerri 12:06 AM 6 Comments

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Previews! All of the adorable images are available TODAY at the SCRS Store:) Today we are sharing this super sweet image~Watermelon Rin! I paired Rin with some more Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp (love it!) and the fun sentiment comes with this image.

How would you like a chance to win this cutie?! Sparkle will be giving away Watermelon Rin to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Rin post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Danielle Lounds

Kerri Michaud--->You are here:)
Kim Yu
Savannah O'Gwynn

Stephanie Kraft
Yvonne Yam

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I have my friend's baby shower later today, so I will finally be able to post pics of what I've been up to:) Enjoy your Saturday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: SCRS Watermelon Rin

Paper: PTI Kraft, EPP Paradise Beach

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: PTI Fine Linen Ribbon, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Preview~Beach Chloe!

Kerri 12:00 AM 11 Comments

OOH, I just love this image!!! She is so stinkin' CUTE in her little bikini and hat! My card is super simple because I let this fabulous Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp do all the work:) I added some twine, and a button with the sentiment that comes with this image.

How would you like a chance to win this cutie for yourself? Sparkle will be giving away Beach Chloe to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Chloe post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Danielle Lounds

Kerri Michaud --->You are here:)
Kim Yu
Savannah O'Gwynn

Stephanie Kraft

Margie Cortina
Yvonne Yam --->June Guest Designer

I'll be back Saturday with another peek and SCRS release day! Thanks for stopping by:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: SCRS Beach Chloe

Paper: PTI Kraft, Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach

Ink; Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Twine, Button, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!

Kerri 10:00 PM 25 Comments

Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp June New Release Blog Hop!!! All of the new and adorable YNS images are now available for purchase at the YNS Store! We’ve put together a fun hop to give you lots of inspiration for these super cute stamps:) The hop starts at Jenny P’s awesome blog and will end on Saturday, June 9th at 12 midnight EST. Here is the complete list in case you get lost:

Kerri--->You are here:)

Angela-June Guest

We have some special PRIZES hidden along the hop! Three new release stamp prize packs will be given away to some lucky hoppers, so make sure you comment on all the blogs for your chance to win!

Karen has also put together some special Bundle Deals including the popular “I want it all” YNS Bundle so make sure you check those out!

Onto my project:

I used the new Jam Jar and stamped this adorable fairy from the new Seasonal Fairies stamp set inside. I just think the jars are so fun, and this fairy~CA-UTE!!! The dp is Prima Madeline.

Now it’s time to hop on over to Angela's amazing blog! Thank you so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Jam Jar, Seasonal Fairies, PTI Tiny Tags

Paper: PTI Kraft, Prima Madeline

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: PTI Ribbon, Tiny Tags Dies, Twine, Button, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Stardust Stickles, Circle and Rectangle Nestabilities

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Monday, June 4, 2012

Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!

Kerri 3:00 AM 4 Comments

Hello! Tomorrow night is New Release night at Your Next Stamp! We are having a release party in the YNS forum on Splitcoaststampers from 8-10pm EST so we hope you'll join us! It's our first ever SCS party and we are so excited! After the party, we will have our June New Release Blog Hop so you won't want to miss it!

I have a little sneak peek for you today using one of the new images called Spring Owl. I just love this adorable owl and couldn't wait to get her inky! This is what I looked like yesterday as my hubby and spent the day planting flowers (ok, maybe not. I was much more dirty and sweaty and didn't have a pretty little hat to wear.) I paired her with some Echo Park Paper Co. This & That dp.

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog for more fun sneak peeks, and don't forget to join us tomorrow for the new release party and blog hop! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Monday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Spring Owl

Paper: PTI Kraft, White, Echo Park Paper Co. This & That

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon, Button, Twine, MFT Die-namics Solid Bracket Border Die, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Color Throwdown #194

Kerri 2:00 AM 11 Comments

Hello! Aren't these colors just GORGEOUS! I am just loving this color combo and inspiration picture that Barbara came up with for this week's Color Throwdown Challenge! I was anxious to ink up my new PTI Happy Hydrangea set and this is what I came up with:

Hydrangeas are my favorite flower so I had to have this set:) I used some My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Portobello Road dp and embossed the circle with the SU Square Lattice embossing folder.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I'll leave you with a picture of my dear grandmother who is now 100 years old!!! So awesome! Have a wonderful Wednesday:)

Grandma and Me:)

Kerri

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Inspiration Challenge

Kerri 1:26 PM 1 Comments

Hello! You still have another week to play along with the current Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Inspiration Challenge! I decided to go with the colors in the umbrella and I used this adorable image named Surfing Oliver!

We hope you'll play along with us for your chance to win a Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp! Just make sure you use a SCRS image on your creation:)

Sorry for the short post! I have to run and pick up my son, and then head to gymnastics! I'll be back later with some pictures from this weeked:) Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Kerri

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

Kerri 3:00 AM 4 Comments

Hello and happy Fun Friday! Today is my daughter's last day of school and just can't believe how fast the year flew by! This weekend we are heading up to my parent's house in Jacksonville to celebrate my grandma's 100th birthday!!! I made a fun little birthday card for her using this super cute image from Your Next Stamp called Balloon Ride. I know she'll get a kick out of this little guy:) The dp is Simple Stories Summer Fresh, and the layout is The Deconstructed Sketch #52.

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog to see more Fun Friday projects and for some awesome tips!

Well, I gotta go charge up video cameras and regular cameras so I can capture all the milestones over the next few days:) Have a fabulous Friday and thank you so much for stopping by!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Balloon Ride
Paper: PTI Harvest Gold, Simple Stories Summer Fresh
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Soft Sky
Accessories: Circle and Square Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, PTI Pure Poppy Ribbon

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Color Throwdown #193 - Howdy

Kerri 2:00 AM 9 Comments

Howdy and happy Wednesday! I hope you are having a good week:) I have been happily making favor boxes and flower pens and a baby name banner, and prizes for the baby shower I'm hosting in 2 1/2 weeks~YAY! I'm getting excited LOL!

This week's Color Throwdown inspiration picture reminds me of some of the decorations I'm using for the shower. I decided on a garden, shabby chic, flowers and butterflies type of theme and I actually found a bird cage that looks a lot like this one. The fabulously talented Wanda Cullen is our hostess this week, and I think these colors are just gorgeous together, but I did mess them up a little bit. I didn't have any Marvelous Magenta, so my first instinct was to use Rich Razzleberry, but then I remembered someone saying that they just used a hot pink, so without re-looking at the color swatch, I went with Rose Red. Now that I see the swatch again, I guess Razzleberry would have been better. Oh well...

I just got my PTI order in the mail yesterday, and was anxious to ink up this new On the Farm set. I LOVE all things country and anything made with barn wood or chicken wire immediately catches my attention! I know I am going to get a TON of use out of the Background Basics Farm & Barn images!

We hope you'll play along with us this week! Just link your creations on the Color Throwdown Blog and while you're there, check out the rest of the DT's awesome creations!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: PTI On the Farm, Background Basics Farm & Barn

Paper: PTI White and Kraft

Ink: SU Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, PTI Summer Sunrise

Accessories: Sewing Machine, Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon, Foam Squares

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Color Throwdown #192~Hello Friend

Kerri 4:15 PM 8 Comments

Hello! Sorry I'm running late with my Color Throwdown card this week. I was trying to finish up baby shower invites for my friend, and just ran out of time! I had to play along though, because I just LOVE this color combo that Tammy came up with. Here is my card:

I just found these adorable images this week! I know, I've probably been hiding under a rock, but I came across Wee Stamps the other day, and just had to get this super sweet digi called Suzi with Bunny. I used some dp from My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody and the sentiment and tag come from the PTI set Tiny Tags.

We hope you'll play along with us! Just link your creation to the Color Throwdown Blog and check out the rest of the gorgeous DT creations while you're there!

Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Wee Stamps Dig Image Suzi with Bunny, PTI Tiny Tags

Paper: PTI Kraft, White, My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Doily Lace Border Punch, Ribbon, PTI Tiny Tags Dies, Twine, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #79~May Flower Challenge!

Kerri 12:00 AM 3 Comments

Hello! Have you had a chance to play along with the current Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps May Flower Challenge? You still have time to get your entries in! I wanted to share a little tag I made using the Karber Strawberry Set:

I just think she is such a cutie! I added a punched flower to her hand (since it is a flower challenge:) and the dp is My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally.

We hope you'll play along with us for your chance to win a Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp! You just have to use a SCRS image on your creation. You can link your project HERE on the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Blog.

Well, I just finished watching the first episode of The Bachelorette! I am soooooo looking forward to this season! I already have two favorites~Ryan the sports trainer and the race car driver guy~can't remember his name. Thanks for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: SCRS Karber Strawberry Set, PTI Tag Its #1

Paper: PTI Pure Poppy, White, My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, PTI Tag Sale Die, PTI Ribbon, Baker's Twine, CB Swiss Dots EF, EK Success Retro Flower Punch, Pearl, Foam Squares

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Preview - Mama Charlotte!

Kerri 12:00 AM 10 Comments

Hello! It's release day at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, which means all of the adorable images that you've seen over the last couple of days are now available!!! Today we are showing off this super sweet image named Mama Charlotte. I decided to paper piece Charlotte's dress with some My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Portobello Road dp and the sentiment comes with the image.

Be sure to visit all rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Mama Charlotte . Sparkle will be giving away Mama Charlotte to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Charlotte post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Danielle Lounds

Kerri Michaud--->You are here:)

Savannah O'Gwynn

Stephanie Kraft

Enjoy your weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all of you amazing moms out there!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: SCRS Mama Charlotte

Paper: PTI Kraft, Vintage Cream, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Portobello Road

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Chocolate Chip, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink

Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Faux Crochet Border Die, CB Seeing Spots EF, PTI Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

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