Cards by Kerri

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Taylored Expressions Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

Please scroll down for my Your Next Stamp Tasty Tuesday Project:)

Hello! We are having a special blog hop today to show off projects made with this month's Taylored Expressions Stamp of the Month! The Stamp of the Month Club is a new subscription that you can order and the cool thing is that the SOTM coordinates with the Key Ingredients Kit Club! If you get them both, they look fabulous together:)

This month's Stamp of the Month is Simple Greetings, and this is what I came up with:

I stamped the gorgeous flowers from this set with SU Baja Breeze and So Saffron to coordinate with the beautiful dp in this month's Key Ingredients Kit. I stamped the frame in Sahara Sand and then stamped the sentiment in the center. I cut the flowers out and layered them around the frame. I layered all of that on top of a tag I cut with the new Tag Stacklets 1 Dies. I also added some fun ric racs with the new Ric Rac Borders Dies. The decorative element at the top was cut using the new Simple Tabs Dies. I just LOVE the shapes of these new tabs! Here's a close up:

The layout I used is the Deconstructed Sketch #96. Make sure you hop around to the other blogs listed below for more inspiration! I can't wait to see what these talented ladies came up with!

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

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Stamp of the Month-Simple Greetings

Paper: Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit Club

Ink: SU Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Sahara Sand, Color Box Black Licorice

Accessories: Taylored Expressions Tags Stacklets 1 Dies, Ric Rac Border Dies, Simple Tabs Dies, Circle Nestabilities, Ribbon, Twine, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Adhesive Pearls

Your Next Stamp Tasty Tuesday!

Kerri 3:00 AM 3 Comments

Hello and happy Tuesday! I am playing along with the Your Next Stamp Tasty Tuesday Challenge today, and this is our inspiration picture this month which you can find HERE.

Aren't they just GORGEOUS! I had this picture pulled up and Avery and Carson (my 8 and 5 y.o.) were claiming their cookies. I heard Avery say I'm having this one, and you can have that one. Mom will get this one, etc... I hope they gave me one of the big ones LOL! I used the gorgeous blue and brown and came up with this:

This adorable fairy is from the YNS set Seasonal Fairies, which I stamped inside this fun Jam Jar Globe. I added some flowers using dies from YNS Whatnots Seasons Set One. They are actually four leaf clovers, but I think they make pretty flowers, don't you? The sentiment comes from the YNS stamp set Mandi, and the dp is My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Portobello Road. I used MOJO287 for my layout.

We hope you'll play along with us! You have all month to create something using the Tasty Tuesday photo as your inspiration. Just link your projects to the Your Next Stamp Blog, and while you're there, make sure you check out creations from the DT!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Seasonal Fairies, Jam Jar Globe, Mandi

Paper: PTI White, Dark Chocolate, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Portobello Road

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Your Next Stamp Whatnots Seasons Set One Dies, Circle Nestabilities, Fiskars Corner Rounder Punch, Button Twine, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Stardust Stickles

Friday, April 5, 2013

Taylored Expressions April Spotlights: Lavender Bouquet

Kerri 11:00 AM 6 Comments

Hello! So what do you guys think of the Taylored Expressions release this month? So many awesome new products, right? Today the Baker's Dozen has come up with some fun Mother's Day projects to share with you, so you'll definitely want to hop around and get some inspiration!

I decided to decorate one of these adorable brown paper bags for my project today. I just love the rustic/country feel and thought this gorgeous Lavender Bouquet would be the perfect image to use. I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored it with Copics. I cut it out and popped it up over a tag I made using the new Tag Stacklets 1 Dies. I also added some fun ric racs that I cut with the new Ric Rac Borders. The dp is My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender. I added a paper doily, a tiny clothespin, and some stitching and called it complete!

Now I've just got to go find some Brighton jewelry and some chocolate to put it in:) I think my mom will love it! Here's a list of who else has projects to share today:

Broni Holcombe
Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Kerri Michaud--->You are here:)
Lynnette Kauffman
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend! We are heading to the Florida Gator Regionals gymnastics meet tomorrow:) Go Gators! Then it's time to finish packing. Only about 10 more days until we have to be out of our house~ACK!

Kerri
Stamps: Taylored Expressions Lavender Bouquet
Paper: My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Taylored Expressions Ric Rac Borders, Tag Stacklets 1 Dies, Paper Bag, Paper Doily, Mini Clothespin, Sewing Machine, Circle Nestabilities, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Foam Squares

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Taylored Expressions April Release Day: Made in the Shade!

Kerri 11:00 AM 12 Comments

Hello! It's release day at Taylored Expressions which means that all of the new products are available in the Fresh Out of the Oven Department NOW!!!

Today I have another card using this super fun new Shade Tree Cutting Plate and the coordinating Made in the Shade stamp set. I couldn't wait to ink up these adorable snowmen~so cute! I found some dp that I wanted to use for the background from My Mind's Eye All is Bright and cut out my image to layer over the top. I die cut the shade tree out of some coordinating cs and added a little sponging with some white ink. I then added a little glitter to give it an icy look. I punched a couple of snowflakes, added buttons, and stamped a sentiment from the new set A Glimpse Inside onto a banner I cut with the Banner Stacklets 1 Dies. This card came together very quickly and was so fun to make! Here's a close up of these cuties:

Keep in mind while you're shopping for your goodies that Taylor is offering a special on the Dream Big set today through Sunday or while supplies last! It is on sale for 25% off OR you can receive it FREE with any order over $100.00!

Make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen blogs today for even more inspiration! These girls never cease to amaze me!

Broni Holcombe
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Kerri Michaud--->You are here:)
Lynnette Kauffman
Regina Mangum
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thank you so much for stopping by and I'll be back tomorrow with one more new release project. Have a fabulous day!

Kerri

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Made in the Shade, A Glimpse Inside

Paper: SU Sahara Sand cs, My Mind's Eye All is Bright dp

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Brilliance Moonlight White

Accessories: Taylored Expressions Shade Tree Cutting Plate, Banner Stacklets 1 Dies, Snowflake Punch, Buttons, Stardust Stickles

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Taylored Expressions April Sneak Peek: Moka Jerome and Happy Heart

Kerri 11:00 AM 12 Comments

Hello! Are you ready for some more peeks from Taylored Expressions? Today I'm sharing a card I made with this cute new grad~Moka Jerome! I just love him! I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, colored him with Copics and cut him out. I popped him up over a frame I cut with the TE Instant Photo Frames Die and stamped a sentiment from Moka Jerome on the frame. The fishtail flag was cut with a Banner Stacklets 1 Die. Here's a look at the inside:

See that new Grad Cap Die? Isn't it awesome! I also used the Whimsy #'s Dies for the 2013. The dp is Echo Park Paper Co. All About a Boy.

Next up I have a set of Lunchbox Note Tags! I LOVE making tags, and I got so excited when I saw the new Tag Stacklets 1 Dies being released this month!!! The shape is PERFECT and the fact that you get 6 different sizes~YAY!!!

I used the new stamp set called Happy Heart on my tags. When I read these sentiments I thought that they would make wonderful lunchbox notes for my kiddos~well maybe Avery because she's the only one who can read LOL! I stamped the sentiments on different colored cs with VersaMark and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I added a heart on each one that I die cut with the Cupid's Arrow Dies.

I used Doodlebug Fruit Stand dp on all of the tags. For my sunshine tag I added a border with the TE Cloud Border Die.

Ignore my uneven stitching ;)

Now make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen Blogs for more awesome sneak peeks! We also have a couple of special guests joining us today:) I'll be back tomorrow for Release Day!

Plus special guest posts by Baker's Dozen Alumni:

Danielle Lounds

Jodi Collins

Thanks for stopping by!

Kerri
Recipe Card:
Stamps: Moke Jerome
Paper: Kraft and White cs, Echo Park Paper Co. All About a Boy dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Instant Photo Frames, Banner Stacklets 1, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine
Tags:

Stamps: Happy Heart

Paper: Doodlebug Fruit Stand

Ink: VersaMark and White Embossing Powder

Accessories: Tag Stacklets 1, Cloud Border, Cupid's Arrows, Circle and Oval Nestabilities, Ribbon Twine, Sewing Machine, foam Squares

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Taylored Expressions April Sneak Peek: Made in the Shade and A Glimpse Inside!

Kerri 11:00 AM 10 Comments

Hello! It's time for some sneak peeks from Taylored Expressions! All of the new products that you see over the next couple of days will be available on Thursday at the Taylored Expressions Store!

First up I have this fun new set called Made in the Shade and a fabulous new cutting plate called Shade Tree Cutting Plate! Made in the Shade is a full sized set that comes with several adorable images sitting amongst rolling hills. These images can be used on their own, or paired with this awesome tree!

For my card, I cut the tree with brown cs, then cut it again with red, yellow, and orange cs so I could add some fun fall colors to the leaves. I used these adorable pumpkins from the Made in the Shade set and then thought that this darling owl from the current TE set Hoot Hoot Hooray with Coordinating Dies would look so cute in the tree! I cut out the hills and the pumpkins so that I could layer them over some My Mind's Eye Collectable Remarkable dp. Here's a close up:

You can see that I stamped the pumpkins twice so I could cut them out and pop them up for dimension:)

Next up I have a card using the new set A Glimpse Inside! Last month we released From My Window which was looking out, and this month with A Glimpse Inside we are peeking in! We also have a new window shaped die called Picture Window Die, but this set also coordinates with last month's released Arched Window Die.

I used the lovely tea set and coordinating sentiment from A Glimpse Inside to make this pretty Mother's Day Card. Did you notice the curtain and the flower box? This is another new die set that coordinates with the window dies called Window Accessories Dies! There is also a shutter die in this set which I can't wait to use! I stamped the sentiment on a banner cut with a Banner Stacklets 1 Die, and added a pretty border with the Lace Chain Border Die. The dp is My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody. Here's a close up:

Make sure you check out more sneak peeks from the rest of the Baker's Dozen! I know you are just going to love their amazing projects!

Broni Holcombe (guest designer)
Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Kerri Michaud
Lynnette Kauffman
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Kerri
Recipe Card One:
Stamps: Made in the Shade, Hoot Hoot Hooray
Paper: Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow cs, My Mind's Eye Collectable Remarkable dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Shade Tree Cutting Plate, Hoot Hoot Hooray, Foam Squares, Banner Stacklets 1
Recipe Card Two:
Stamps: A Glimpse Inside
Paper: Pink, Kraft, White cs, My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Picture Window Die, Window Accessories Dies, Lace Chain Border Die, Banner Stacklets 1 Dies, Sewing Machine, Ribbon, Foam Squares

Friday, March 29, 2013

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

Kerri 3:00 AM 2 Comments

Hello! It's time for the last Your Next Stamp Fun Friday of the month! WOW, March just flew by! This month's theme was Celebrate, so I decided to play with this darling new kitty named Blossom! I just love how happy and excited she looks:) I also used a sentiment tag from the YNS Whatnots Seasons Set One for the sentiment and to make the banner. The layout is the Sweet Sunday Sketch #166.

You still have time to play along with us! Just link your Celebration creations to the Your Next Stamp Blog HERE!

That's it for me today. My hubby is taking me out tonight for an early anniversary dinner. I'm so looking forward to it! Have a fabulous weekend!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Blossom

Paper: White and Gray cs, Echo Park Paper Co. Sweet Girl

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, PTI Aqua Mist

Accessories: YNS Whatnots Seasons Set One Dies, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Twine

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Whippin' Up a Sweet Hello!

Kerri 11:00 AM 3 Comments

Hello! I have a special card to share with you today, because the Taylored Expressions DT had a chance to play with some new goodies from Doodlebug! I JUMPED at the chance because I just adore their dp!!!

They sent me the awesome Take Note Essentials Set, and Taylor carries the Take Note 6x6 paper pad in the store HERE. As soon as I saw that fun sticker that says "menu" I knew I wanted to pair it with this darling Cuppie from the TE Cuppie in the Kitchen set! I layered Cuppie and the menu sticker on top of a frame I cut with the Label Stacklets 3 Dies. I stamped the sentiment onto a banner I cut with the Banner Stacklets 1 Dies and added some red brads. I also added a border with the Open Scallop Border Die.

If you'd like to see more awesome inspiration using more fabulous Doodlebug dp, make sure you check out Taylors Blog! She showcased some projects yesterday and has more today!

Thank you so much for stopping by. We have the appraiser coming to do the appraisal on our house today. Our last hurdle and then I will consider the house SOLD! Have a great day:)

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Taylored Expressions Cuppie in the Kitchen
Paper: White and Gray cs, Doodlebug Take Note dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Sticker and Red Brads from Take Note Essentials Set, Labell Stacklets 3 Dies, Open Scallop Border Die, Banner Stacklets 1 Dies, CB Seeing Spots EF, Foam Squares

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Your Next Stamp Darling Divas Release Blog Hop!

Kerri 8:00 AM 27 Comments

We here at Your Next Stamp are so very excited about our newest collection, that we decided to give them their very own Release and Blog Hop to introduce you to these new DARLING DIVAS!!

Our talented illustrator, Macy Wong has outdone herself with this new collection and we think you will find Roxy, Summer, Amber and Peyton to be the perfect combination of chic and cute!

Today you are in store for tons of inspiration from our incredibly talented designers as well as some serious eye candy with creations from a few coloring Rock Stars that have agreed to Guest Design for us during this very special release.

Would you like to win one these new Darling Divas? We have FOUR hidden within the hop! Here is what you need to do for your chance to win- visit all of the YNS Designers and Guest Designers blogs that are participating in today’s hop and comment on their creations as you go along.

The Blog Hop starts today and runs though midnight (EST), March 30th. Hidden Prize winners will be announced on the YNS Blog
on Sunday, March 31st.

For my card today I decided to use this GORGEOUS gal named Summer! I had a BLAST coloring her because she's just so pretty! I paired her with some My Mind's Eye Collectable Unforgettable dp and kept the card very simple so that she would be the main focus:)

Now, we don’t normally give 2 order discounts opportunities within the same month, but this release calls for an extra special discount….receive 20% off your entire order over $20 using the online code below!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Simonne's amazing blog, but don’t forget to leave a comment before you go! Happy hopping!

Kerri

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Taylored Expressions: Make it Memorable

Kerri 11:00 AM 4 Comments

Hello! I wanted to share another card I made using the Taylored Expressions Stamp of the Month set~Make it Memorable along with the coordinating Make it Memorable Dies.

I have so many friends with April birthdays, so I decided to use this pretty Happy Birthday sentiment once again. I cut the scalloped circle with one of the Make it Memorable Dies and stamped the leafy flourish from the stamp set. I then stamped the label image and sentiment and cut them out with the coordinating die. I added a couple of pearls that I colored with a Copic Marker and used this awesome layout which is the Deconstructed Sketch #94. I would never come up with this layout on my own~love it! The flags were cut with the TE Banner Stacklets 1 Dies. This gorgeous paper is from the March Key Ingredients Kit. You can get both the Stamp of the Month set and the Key Ingredients Kit HERE! Here's a close up:

That's it for me today:) Thank you so much for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Make it Memorabl~Stamp of the Month Club

Paper: Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit

Ink: SU Basic Gray, Rich Razzleberry, Kiwi Kiss, Copic

Accessories: Ribbon, Pearls, Taylored Expressions Make it Memorable Dies, Banner Stacklets 1 Dies, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine

Friday, March 22, 2013

Your Next Stamp After Party!

Kerri 3:00 AM 4 Comments

Hello! So how do you like all of the new Your Next Stamp Dies and Stamps? Aren't they so much FUN! We are celebrating the new release with an after-party today:) Make sure you head over to Karen's Blog to see more amazing projects from the DT using the new products!

For my card today I used the adorable new Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set Three along with the fabulous new YNS Whatnots Die Set-Easter Goodies! I also used the Flower Fun Spring Grass Die:) I just think these all look so cute together! The dp I used is Doodlebug Design Fruit Stand and the sentiment comes from the Bunny Ellie Stamp Set.

Just a reminder that today is the LAST day to hop and have a chance to win PRIZES!!! Please scroll down for all the hop details:) It's also your last chance to take advantage of the awesome choose your own discount sale:

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a fabulous Friday! My kids start spring break today which means all I am going to be doing for the next 10 days is PACKING! Anybody want to come help me box up my house??? I know you're extremely jealous of my spring break plans aren't you:)

XOXO,

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set Three, Bunny Ellie
Paper: PTI White, New Leaf, Doodlebug Design Fruit Stand dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: YNS Whatnots Die Set Easter Goodies, YNS Flower Fun Spring Grass Die, Martha Stewart Daisy Border Punch, Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, Foam Squares

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Your Next Stamp March New Release Blog Hop!

Kerri 10:00 PM 19 Comments

Hello! Welcome to the Your Next Stamp March New Release Blog Hop! We have several fun new stamp sets and dies to share with you, and they are all available NOW in the Your Next Stamp Store! The hop will last until Friday, March 22^nd at midnight (EST).

We have 3 hidden prize packs hidden amongst the DT blogs! Just leave a comment on all of the blogs for your chance to win! Winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on Saturday.

For my project today, I decided to use the fun, new teacher set called A+ Teacher! I just love this set and look at all the cute images and awesome sentiments that are included:

I used some October Afternoon Schoolhouse dp and chose the fun book image for my card. Do you notice that awesome paper clip and arrow? Those are from a new die set called Whatnots Set Two~Back to School! Love it!!! There are so many fun dies in this set!

I also used the new YNS Letter Board for the letter A on the book. There are so many fun things that you can do with this new letter set and I am so inspired by the rest of the DT! Once again I used the Deconstructed Sketch #93 for my layout. I just thought it was so perfect with this image:)

As always, Karen is offering some hop specials in the Your Next Stamp Store so make sure you take advantage of these great deals!

Only one more stop to go! It’s time to hop on over to Karen's awesome blog, but don’t forget to leave a comment before you go! Happy hopping!

Kerri

Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp A+ Teacher
Paper: PTI Kraft, October Afternoon Schoolhouse
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: YNS Whatnots Set Two Back to School, Long Rectangle Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine,