Cards by Kerri

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Taylored Expressions November Sneak Peek Day 2 + Color Throwdown #217!

Kerri 11:00 AM 21 Comments

Hello! It's sneak peek time at Taylored Expressions, and I'm so excited to be joining the awesome Baker's Dozen this month for the new release! All of the new products will be available on Thursday, November 8th at 8 am PST in the Fresh out of the Oven Department at the Taylored Expressions Store:)

Onto my projects:

First up I get to introduce this cutie ~ Moka Wanda! I just love this stamp set! It's so perfect to make cards and gifts for all of those wonderful stamping friends in your life:) I decided to decorate a fun little glassine bag which I filled with a fabulous Taylored Expressions stamp set, some ribbon, and buttons. I used this week's Color Throwdown Challenge for my color combo. This week's challenge is hosted by the super talented Denise! I so want this outfit she chose!

Here is a close up of Moka Wanda:

Adorable! I think I need one of those aprons! I also used a new TE die on my bag ~ the Lace Chain Border Die ~ LOVE IT! It's kind of hard to see with all the polka dots, but the detail is beautiful! The dp is from My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland. Make sure you check out the Color Throwdown Blog to see more fabulous creations from the DT and to play along with us this week!

Next up we have an awesome new set that is perfect for stamping on the back of your cards called Signature Style! This set contains illustrations from all of the Taylored Expressions designers, so no matter which set you use on your card, you will have a perfect coordinating image to sign your card with! I decided to use some of the adorable images in this set to make a set of tags:

I stamped each image twice and cut out the focal image so I could pop it up on foam squares. The tags were cut with the Totally Tags Dies.

So do you like what you see so far? You can join us as a fan on Facebook tonight for an early peek at the stamp sets, as well as a Special Facebook Giveaway beginning at approximately 6 pm PST!

That's it for my projects today! Make sure you visit the Baker's Dozen Blogs to see more amazing peeks!

Kerri

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Your Next Stamp November Release Blog Hop!

Kerri 3:00 AM 29 Comments

Hello! Welcome to the Your Next Stamp November New Release Blog Hop! We are so excited this month because we are introducing ANOTHER new illustrator to the YNS family ~ Macy Wong! Her images are so super sweet and we know you are just going to love them! We also have some adorable new Franfou images, and Mabel Designs! This is the start of the hop and you can see the entire hop list at the bottom of this post:)

Did someone say prizes??? We have 3 new release prizes hidden along the hop! You must leave comments on all of the DT blogs to qualify for the prize drawing. You have until Friday, November 9th at 12 midnight (EST) and the winners will be posted on the YNS Blog on Saturday, November 10th.

Onto my project:

I used one of the ADORABLE new Mabel Designs images called Winter Smiles Robin to make this fun little gift box. I love making ornament boxes this time of year! They make such great gifts for friends! I used some My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland dp which I can't get enough of, and the sentiment comes with the Winter Smiles Robin set.

Karen is also offering a fabulous Hop Special ~ 15% off your entire purchase including sale items! The code is YNSNOV2012. She also has some great bundle deals and some awesome steals in the YNS Bargain Bin!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Carole's fabulous blog, but don’t forget to leave me a comment before you go! Happy Hopping!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Winter Smiles Robin

Paper: PTI Kraft, Simply Chartreuse, My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, Sewing machine, Foam Squares, PTI Ocean Tides Ribbon, Button, Baker's Twine, Perfect Presentation Cute Carton SVG File (no longer available:()

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

I'm So Excited...

Kerri 10:58 AM 9 Comments

To announce that I'm the November/December guest designer for Taylored Expressions! I was ecstatic when I found out that I had won the Last Card Standing contest. Thank you so much to those of you who voted for me!

I made a fun little card today using an adorable TE set called Woodland Winter. I just think the deer with the Santa hat is the CUTEST, and I also used the fabulous Trim the Tree Dies. The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #76 and the dp is My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland.

I'll be back with more adorable Taylored Expressions projects later this week because it's New Release Week! We'll have sneak peeks starting on Wednesday, and the new release will be available on Friday! You are going to love it! Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Taylored Expressions Woodland Winter
Paper: PTI Kraft, Ocean Tides, MME Winter Wonderland
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Circle, Square, and Lacey Circle Nestabilities, Ribbon, TE Trim the Tree Dies, Small Open Scallop Die-namics, Foam Squares, Stardust Stickles

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!

Kerri 11:09 AM 2 Comments

Hello! Tuesday is new release day at Your Next Stamp so we are going to be giving you some peeks of the new images over the next few days:) I am SOOOO excited about this release because we are introducing another new illustrator~Macy Wong! Her images are ADORABLE!!! The images I used on my card are from Macy and this cutie is named Joy.

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog to see more peeks, and I'll back on Tuesday for the New Release Blog Hop!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. We are throwing my daughter a birthday party tomorrow, so I have been very busy trying to get everything ready! The theme is The Amazing Race, so we are going to split the kids in teams and we have lots of fun tasks for them to complete before they get their next clue:) I'll post some pictures next week~hopefully everything will go smoothly! Enjoy your weekend!

Kerri

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Color Throwdown #216!

Kerri 3:00 AM 8 Comments

Hello! It's my turn to host the Color Throwdown Challenge this week. Navy and orange are two of my favorite colors, so when I came across this fabulous room, I had to use it for the inspiration picture:) I also thought this combo would be appropriate since today is Halloween! This is what I came up with:

I used another adorable and super fun Halloween stamp from Your Next Stamp called Creepy Crawly (which is currenly 40% off!!!) The dp is a combo of MME Haunted and Lost & Found Halloween.

We hope you'll play along with us this week! Just link your creations using the above colors to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE! While you're there, make sure you check out the rest of the DT's amazing creations.

Well I hope you have a very fun and safe Halloween! I'm looking forward to trick or treating with the kiddos:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Creepy Crawly

Paper: PTI True Black, MME Haunted and Lost & Found Halloween

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Night of Navy

Accessories: Tim Holtz Fence Die, Button, Rectangle Nestabilities, Baker's Twine, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Your Next Stamp Hop for Hope Blog Hop!

Kerri 3:00 AM 20 Comments

Hello! Welcome to the Your Next Stamp Hop for Hope Blog Hop! We are releasing a very special set today in honor of breast cancer awareness month. This set was created by YNS illustrator Fhiona Galloway, who is currently battling breast cancer herself. We are dedicating our hop to this very special lady, along with all of the other amazing women who are fighting this difficult fight. We have several special guests joining so you won’t want to miss all of the gorgeous creations!

We also have a prize to give away! If you comment on all of the blogs, you will be entered into a drawing for a $20 YNS Gift Certificate~WooHoo!

The Fight Like a Girl stamp set retails for $15.00 and Karen is donating $3.00 from each sale towards cancer research. Are you ready to see what I made with this adorable stamp?

So super sweet! I used some My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender dp, and the layout is based off of MFTWSC95.

Now it’s time to hop on over to Wendy's blog! Thank you so much for joining us for this special hop, and don’t forget that by purchasing this adorable set, you are helping to find a cure for this terrible disease!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: YNS Fight Like A Girl

Paper: PTI Kraft, SU Sage, MME The Sweetest Thing Lavender

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Square Nestabilities, Button, Twine, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Stardust Stickles

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

Kerri 3:00 AM 5 Comments

Hello! I made this for today's Your Next Stamp Fun Friday! I used one of the adorable new Cory Designs images called Santa's List. I just love this new line of stamps! I popped him up over a star that I cut with the YNS Whimsy Star Layered Dies. The dp is My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland and the layout is MOJO264.

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog for more fabulous DTprojects today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Santa's List

Paper: PTI Kraft, Aqua Mist, My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: PTI Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, CB Seeing Spots EF, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine, YNS Whimsy Star Layered Dies

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Color Throwdown #215

Kerri 2:00 AM 9 Comments

Hello! We have a fun, new color combo for you this week hosted by the fabulous Lori Tecler. These colors are just perfect for those Halloween projects you still need to finish and this is what I came up with:

I used this super fun image from Your Next Stamp called Wicked Sweet. I paired her with some Fancy Pants Designs Oct 31st dp and the layout is the Sweet Stop Sketch #180.

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:)

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Wicked Sweet

Paper: PTI True Black, Fancy Pants Designs Oct 31st

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Button, Baker's Twine, Ribbon, PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Oval Nestabilities, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine, CB Spider Web Folder

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Color Throwdown #214

Kerri 2:00 AM 11 Comments

Hello! Isn't this a pretty inspiration picture? I just love sunflowers. Today, Avery and I learned about the myth of how sunflowers came to be. It all started with a water goddess named Clytie who was in love with Apollo-the sun god. She watched him for 9 days and couldn't take her eyes off of him to even eat or drink. She was becoming very pale and thin, so the gods took pity on her and turned her into a sunflower LOL!

Sorry, I digressed a little bit. Our lovely hostess this week is Joan and this is what I came up with:

No sunflowers here! I really wanted to color up this adorable super hero from Your Next Stamp called Super Hero Ethan. I used a variety of dp from Cosmo Cricket The Boyfriend and Authentique Free Bird. The layout is the Deconstructed Sketch #73.

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 fabulous DT projects while you're there!

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

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Super Hero Ethan

Paper: SU Summer Sun, Brilliant Blue, Cosmo Cricket The Boyfriend, Authentique Free Bird

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, MFT Star, Solid Bracket Border, and Fishtail Flag Die-namics, Brads, Baker's Twine, Foam Squares, Button

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Vote For Me + A Bit of Sad News

Kerri 1:01 PM 14 Comments

Click HERE for the Your Next Stamp Blog Hop!

Hello! I was so excited to find out that I made it to the final round of the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing Competition! Our last challenge was to make a boy and a girl card using the same TE image, so I decided to use my new Party Monsters Set:) I just think these guys are so much fun! I used Simple Stories Fabulous dp for the girl card, and Simple Stories Awesome dp for the boy card. The layout is MOJO257.

If you like my cards, I would LOVE for you to take a quick minute and cast your vote for me HERE on the voting thread:) Here are the other cards I made for the competition:

If you take time to vote, let me know so I can stop by and leave you a BIG THANK YOU!

I have a bit of sad news to share as well. My sweet 100 year old grandmother passed away this past Sunday. We are going to a memorial service this evening for her. I'm so sad that she's gone, but I'm so happy to know that she's finally HOME! I love you Grandma!

Kerri

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!

Kerri 3:00 AM 28 Comments

Hello and welcome to the October Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop! We have tons of adorable new images to show you including some stamps from TWO new artists-woohoo!!! We are so excited to welcome Cory Designs and Mabel Designs to the YNS family. We are all just LOVING the new images, and we know you will too! We also have some new stamps from artist Heather Rolin and two awesome new dies!

Of course we have some amazing prizes up for grabs! Just leave comments on all of the DT blogs for you chance to win one of THREE new release prize packs!!! You have until Sunday, October 14^th at midnight (EST) to comment. Karen will post the winners on the YNS Blog on October 15^th.

Onto my project:

I used two of the new Cory Designs images from the sets Snow Fun and Believe in the Magic. Aren't they ADORABLE!!! I also used one of the new Tree Trio Dies. I will leave a complete supply list below:)

All of the new stamps and dies are available NOW in the YNS Store PLUS Karen is offering a new release special – 15% off your order using code YNSOCTNR!

Now it’s time to hop to your final stop~the Your Next Stamp Blog! Don’t forget to leave me a comment before you go so you can be in the running for a new release prize pack! Happy Hopping:)

Kerri
Recipe
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Snow Fun and Believe in the Magic
Paper: PTI Kraft, Pure Poppy, My Mind's Eye 12 Days of Christmas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, CB Snowflake Embossing Folder, Your Next Stamp Tree Trio Die, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die and Solid Bracket Border Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!

Kerri 3:00 AM 1 Comments

Hello! I have a sneak peek today of one of the new Your Next Stamp sets that will be released tomorrow!!! I just LOVE fall sets, and this one is so pretty! The name of the set is Full of Color. I used Mojo Monday #261 for my layout, along with some Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup. Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog for more sneak peeks!

I'll be back tomorrow for the YNS New Release Blog Hop! You won't want to miss all the fabulous new images and your chance to win some amazing prizes! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day:)

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Full of Color
Paper: PTI Kraft, Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa, Copics, PTI Summer Sunrise
Accessories: PTI Ocean Tides Ribbon, Lace, Circle Nestabilities, Stardust Stickles, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Dies

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday

Kerri 3:00 AM 6 Comments

Hello! Our Fun Friday theme for October is Let it Snow! I'm really excited to start pulling out my Christmas stamps and dp (better late than never, right?)

Today I decided to use this adorable snowman from the YNS set Snowman Delight~love him! I colored him with Copics, cut him out with Circle Nestabilities, and sponged around him with PTI Aqua Mist ink. I also added some Stardust Stickles to the lights for a little sparkle. The dp is Jillibean Soup Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup.

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog every Friday to see more fabulous projects from the DT! We also have a new release lined up next week, and if you think this winter image is adorable, just wait!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and enjoy your weekend! My mom is coming for the weekend, so my kiddos are excited:) Have a great day!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Your Next Stamp Snowman Delight, PTI Bells & Boughs
Paper: PTI Kraft, White, Jillibean Soup Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Circle and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Solid Bracket Border Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Ribbon, Stardust Stickles

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Color Throwdown #212

Kerri 2:00 AM 8 Comments

Hello! We have a beautiful fall color combination for you this week chosen by the fabulous Barbara Anders! This is what I came up with:

I used this adorable Your Next Stamp image called Ellie Loves Sunflowers. The paper is a combo of My Mind's Eye~The Sweetest Thing Bluebell and Winter Wonderland dp. The layout is The Deconstructed Sketch #71.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Ellie Loves Sunflowers

Paper: PTI Kraft, MME The Sweetest Thing Bluebell and Winter Wonderland

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

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

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing Top 10!

Kerri 11:06 AM 1 Comments

Hello! I am so excited to announce that I made it through to the next round of the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing Competition! You can click HERE to check out the other amazing ladies who made it through as well. Here is my Friendship project that I made for the last round:

I used the beautiful TE Digital Butterfly images along with the TE Totally Tags Holiday Set and Totally Tags Dies. The gift bag is from My Time Made Easy called Tricky Treat Tote, and the layout for my circle card is Mojo Monday 260. The dp is My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Tangerine. I hope to get started on my cards for the next round later today so wish me luck!

I also wanted to share a picture of my daughter with one of her besties at their gymnastics meet this past weekend:

Avery did really well! She got 4th place all around for her age group:)

Well, I need to go be a teacher for a little while, so thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Free Digis, Totally Tags Holiday, PTI Round & Round

Paper: PTI Kraft, White, My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Tangerine dp

Ink: Copics, PTI Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, SU Basic Black

Accessories: My Time Made Easy Tricky Treat Tote, Circle and Square Nestabilities, TE Totally Tags Dies, Lacey Circle Nestabilities, Ribbon, Twine, PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, SU Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Button

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

Kerri 3:00 AM 4 Comments

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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