Red Posies

 

We got a big but not as big as expected snow storm the other day.  We ended up with 8.5 inches of snow.  And now it is so very cold but sunny.  More snow expected on Monday.  So as I gaze out of my windows all I see is white but I was wishing I would be seeing flowers instead.  So I made some!  Using the Gina K Design stamps I put together this basket of flowers.  Doesn't it look like summer?  I had some paper and ribbon in my stash to complete this one and that was all there was too it.  A super easy card but it warmed me up because it was flowers! 

I have started a new Danielle Steel book called Until The End Of Time.  It looks like it will be good.  I have plenty to keep me busy while inside but it is so much nicer to do those things while out on the deck.  Soon, very soon...

Until next time, Happy trails to you......

Sheri

Snowflakes

Ok, so I really want spring to get here but we woke up to about an inch of snow today and we are expecting a snow storm late this week.  We will see if the weatherman is right for a change.  But that said, it is sunny outside so that is nice.  This cutie is made with an Eat Cake Graphics image.  Do you remember catching snow with your tongue?  That is exactly what she is doing.  I colored her up with my Copics and used an embossing folder with snowflakes as well.  The silver snowflakes in the corner are a Memory Box die. 

Today we are celebrating  my oldest daughter's birthday!  Happy birthday Tiffany.  Seems not so long ago that she was running around here in diapers.  Why does life have to go so fast? 

Until next time, happy trails to you!

Sheri

Lotsa Valentines

 

So Valentines Day crept up on my sooner than expected!  I was going to post one or two a week and that didn't happen and now here it is!  My first card is a new Art Impression stamp.  Isn't she fun?  Of course she is colored with my Copics.  The second one uses a swirl from PTI and punched hearts scattered hither and yon.  It is a case from Lisa A.  The third one was inspired by Barbara Anders and also a case.  I punched lots of little hearts and then stamped on them and cut the out.  A fun card.  The last two were made with Jolee stickers.  Also cut out the circles with Nestabilities.  I wish for you all a very happy Valentines Day celebrating with those you love.  And if you are in Nemo's way, please stay safe.  It looks like a horrible storm

Until next time, Happy trails to you!

Sheri

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

Can you believe January is almost over already?  That works for me - means it is closer to spring!  I am not a fan of cold and snow.  It has been a fairly mild winter so far but we still have a couple of months to go. 

When I was a little girl, my mother taught me this song and she said I sang it all of the time.  Of course I had to buy this stamp from Lili of the Valley.  I colored it up with my Copics and added some lace and flowers and there you have it. 

I just started another book called The Long Way Home by Karen McQuestion.  If you are a reader it looks very promising.  What is on your bedside table right now?

Until next time, happy trails to you!

Sheri

AMY

This is a sweet Whimsy stamp.  Isn't she adorable?  She just came to life as I colored her.  I found her at 7Kidscollegefund.  Of course she was colored with my Copics and cut with a Nestie.  I mounted her on a piece of red cardstock and both the red and white cardstock are from Papertrey Ink. 

It is sure cold here.  I have a cold so perhaps that is part of why I feel so chilly.  However we were much colder here than they were in Anchorage Alaska today.  I am so ready for spring.  I keep telling myself that we don't have to shovel cold so I will not complain.  But then I forget and complain :)  Today I laid on the couch and read my book most of the day.  I am reading a book called The You I Never Knew by Susan Wiggs.  I am enjoying it alot. 

Until next time, happy trails to you....

Sheri

Beachy and Some News!

Beach house colors

 Yup, I know it is January but I just had to play with my Eat Cake Graphics Beach Houses and Beach lady.  There is a special reason I was called to play with this set which you will read further down.  Anyway it was sure fun to make a summer card in January.  First I colored the beach houses and then cut them apart.  I ended up only using three of the five of them.  I then colored my sweet lady with her ice cream and the sign.  Then I used my Memento inks to make hills for the houses, added some sand and water and voila there you have a summer card!  The colors I used on the lady were E00, E01, E11, E40, R20, B12, B14, B16, BV23 and BV25.  Sorry, I meant to take a picture of them as well and forgot. 

Ok, are you ready for my news?  I have been asked to be part of the Design Team of Eat Cake Graphics.  I am so excited to play with these fun images!  Holly is most gracious and I am looking forward to my time spent with her and my teamies.   Here is the official announcement:  http://www.eatcakegraphics.com/samples/ http://www.eatcakegraphics.com/samples/

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, Happy trails to you...

Sheri

Let's Go Sledding!

Did you all survive Christmas?  We had a very nice holiday but I am always glad to get back to normal.  I have a new Big Shot to play with though!  Now to take everything down and put it away until next year.  We have had some snow which I could certainly do without!  We had a blizzard come through and it brought lots of heavy wet snow.  I am going to learn to use the tractor before next time!  But on with my card...

I got an amazing card from my friend Eulanda for my birthday and she colors so well that it looks professional and air brushed.  I wish you could all see her work up close and personal.  Anyway I tried to use the same colors with a different image and tried to "copy" her coloring.  I must admit I am impressed with my little sledder.  It did take a long time but it was so worth it.  The image is a Whimsy image, isn't it cute?  The trees are Sizzix pine trees that I have a few of.  The paper is paper from last years stash and I cut the snowflakes with a Martha Stewart punch.  The snow flourish in the upper corner is a die cut from Memory Box.  I stickled the trees and snowflakes and added a little to the snow.  Then the last step was to take Glimmer Mist and spray the whole card so it shimmers.  I hope you like this one!

Any plans for New Years?  We plan to stay in and feast on Shrimp cocktail and other goodies.  Maybe we will dig out a deck of cards or a game.  Whatever you all do, stay safe!  I wish you all the best in 2013.  Does that even sound possible?  We were just worrying about Y2K, weren't we?

Until next time, happy trails to you....

Sheri