Sherrod Studio is challenging YOU

That's right!  Today is Sherrod Studio's first challenge.  Check out this card sketch:

  I decided to flip it to the left for this classically cute creation.  The scallops and gingham are so sweet together!

I used a sentiment from Friendship Blooms which would be great for a Christmas card.  I had big plans for some gift packages too...only my ideas were bigger than the canvas!

This card was make using Paper Temptress papers, some of which are in the Christmas collection!  I used  Gumdrop and Wild Cherry Pop Tones CS as the main colors. The mats and embellishments were cut from Autumn Hay Glimmer Text .  This shimmer paper is not as thick as card stock.  You can use this on a card or scrapbook page for added layers and yet not have the bulk that some papers give to your project.

Here is a close up shot of the shimmer and glimmer.  It certainly dresses up other standard cardstock.   Be sure to check out other Sherrod Studio Designers and their cards.  The blog roll is in th eleft hand column.  Christmas is right around the corner so be sure to stock up

One more note pad...

I just had to make one more note pad for a friend.  If you are looking for a fairy for the fall, this stamp will do the trick as the front fairy is holding an acorn!  Get more mileage with your stamps is my motto.  Although, you know that Katie will be sure to release some great fall fairy! hehe.

Challenges played:  SC245, Flutterby Wednesdays #74, Crafty Creations #32, CC189

Revved up for RED

Yeppers...red is the color I like best so today's Ways To Use It challenge was fun.  Not only that, but I wanted to make some "end of the first week of teaching" treats for the kids' teachers.  Each year, our school has a theme.  This year it is something to do with Cooking or Baking.  So the Voila Chef is PERFECT for this year.  Maybe I really DO need that accessories set. haha...so tempting! 

As you can see, this is a jr. legal pad covered notebook with a pocket for little notes and such.  So, so cute and my favorite color!!  I will be wrapping these up in plain brown lunch bags tied with red gingham ribbon!  All three kids are enjoying school...I"m so glad!

Sherrod Studio News!

Sherrod Studio has added a talented new artist to the company.  Kelli Caslow has drawn a great set that will debut on Sherrod Studio DT blogs on September 17th...available for purchase at SherrodStudio on the 19th.  I have a blog roll in the left column of my blog!  Happy Sneak Peeking!!

PMSRP15...Make-up list!

Oh yeah...the 2nd PMS release challenge today is a recipe challenge.  Include on your card: 

Foundation:  this sketch
powder: use some sparkle (glitter, stickles, crystals, etc.);
eyes: use buttons;
blush: incorporate pink into your card;
lips: use at least three layers

I chose to crop the Moody Music gal b/c she's so rockin...just like my DD who loves to listen to music.  Instead of buttons, I useed dew drops...which are pretty close to buttons, right? haha.  The yellow layer is stamped with the swirlie with stars from last month's Dream set.  It's a little hard to see but I added stickles on all the stars as well as the ear phones and cords.  The Moody Girls are my new favorites...to be sure!  AND Congrats to Michelle who just won the custom made FAIRY STAMP!  Wowee...what a grand prize!  You have a week to play along with the other designers at PMS...keyword PMSRP15!

PMSRP14...A Case of PMS

For my Release Challenge, I chose to CASE brandilovesctmh.  I just loved the swirlie frame and flower in the corner. I changed out the fairy and the sentiment and the direction of the layout.

I know she's a fairy but I think she's actually a Merry House-Elf! haha.  I used a sizzlit for the swirls and a fuzzy pink brad to pick up the little touches of pink all about the card.  Be sure to play along with the PMS Designers in the PMS Forum!

OH! It's finally HERE!!

(Did you come over from Mindy's blog?)

OH yeah!  You know...Labor Day.  The end of summer. And in Michigan, it means that kids will FINALLY be going back to school. I'm ready, they're ready! haha. 

But, first, today is the big blog hop for Paper Makeup's September release.  I was really excited when Katie assigned this fairy stamp to me.  (This month it is now available in RUBBER!)   It reminds me of my sister Cara and  myself.  Not that we did each other's hair. haha.  But it's so sweet...and we were probably sweet at one time. haha.  I kept the composition simple so one would focus on these sweet fairy sisters.  Did you know that this stamp was designed with all the PMS designers in mind?  Yep...since we get along so well and have a nice cyber friendship, it represents all of us!

Now flutter on through the rest of the blogs...and be sure to leave notes along the way.  Gather all the letters along the way which will spell out a code to get 15% off all new releases!!  OH, baby...now that's great!  Speaking of letters, my letter is:

That's right...an "O."  Be sure to start at the beginning if you made it here by accident.  Tonight, the big party starts in the Paper Makeup Forum at 9pm cst!  Challenges, prizes, annoucements!  Now off you go to Lisa M.'s blog.  If you haven't started from the beginning, head on over to the Paper Makeup Blog!

Come on...time to do a Challenge...

with the Corrosive Challenge Blog by Janet!  I have enjoyed doing her challenges AND she has prizes every week! 

I am always needing thank you cards so this week, I thought I would try to stock pile them a bit!   But the true challenge is to use CATS on your card.  Seriously, I am not a fan of cats.  And they know it b/c when I'm around them, they swarm!  haha.  But Mrs. Poose from Starving Artistamps is really fun to color in a mottled sort of way.  Be sure to link your catty creation to the Challenge Blog and use CCBJ28 as the keyword if you upload it to an online gallery.  I'll be clicking on the submissions!