I'm Moving On But You Can Come With Me!!

Hi!  Long time no see, right?  I have been going through a lot of changes in life lately.  I am re-kindling my love for stamping and getting back into the swing of things. I am going for a fresh start so please join me on my new blogs.

Sherry Campbell Stamps -My personal stamping blog where I showcase my latest projects. This blog is for stamping and NOT working.  :)

Stamping With the Oldies- A blog I started with my friends to create fresh and new projects using our old supplies- Old is the new NEW!  ;)

See you there!!

I Got Crafty! (don't fall over in shock)

If you are reading this post today, you are probably as shocked as I am, lol.  I haven't posted in AGES...but my niece, Shelly came over this weekend and wanted me to make a project with her. She wanted a photo collage for her bedroom that included pictures of us, HER nieces, her boyfriend and friends.  Now you may know that I am a card-maker and not a scrap-booker so it was a challenge to me at first....but once we got started it wasn't much different than card-making.  Shelly got really excited when she realized that we could cut the pictures into shapes with my Nestabilities instead of just using scissors or my paper trimmer.  Once we started going through my Nesties the project took on a whole new (exciting) life. 

We made "flowers" out of her nieces (my great-nieces who are super adorable) so the theme of the page became flowers.  Yes, that is a picture of Shelly and I making a silly face. I told her I must really love her to let her take that picture! I used assorted stamps from Unity Stamp Co. to add the sentiments to give it a personal touch. She chose the paper out of my stash- it's from a Stampin' Up 12x12 pack from several years ago. I even used my sewing machine on the project.  Here is the project all framed up:

I would love to know what you think about our project.  I think I might have a future stamper in my family..... :)  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Merry Christmas to you! I am enjoying my Christmas much more than last year.  :)  I even managed to make some cards this year.  Not as many as I would have liked, but it felt good to stamp.  That may be my Christmas miracle....that I got my stamping groove back.  (I think..) Here is one of the cards I made- the only one I managed to get a picture of.  So I am sharing it with you and wishing you the Merriest Christmas ever!

Stamps: Inkadinkadoo Snowman, Stamping Up All Year Cheer I Sentiment

Paper: Gina K Kraft; PTI White; My Mind's Eye Be Merry Collection

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils; Oval Nestabilities; Baja Breeze Ribbon; SU Felt Snowflakes; Rhinestone

 

Thanks for stopping by today- Merry, Merry Christmas!

Stamping With Sympathy

I stamped today and while the creating part was fun the reason is not a a happy one.  One of the mechanics in our shop passed away Tuesday night.  I can tell you that he always greeted me with a smile and a hello or good morning.  He repaired vehicles for my coworkers for free or reduced amounts to help them out.  I didn't know him well, but I what I did know about him was he was an all around nice guy.  He will truly be missed. 
In his honor, I broke out my Aquapainter and watercolor paper. I don't think I've used them since I bought my Prismacolor Pencils but fortunately, I remembered the technique.  What do you think? 

Stamps: SU Lovely as a Tree;  PTi

Paper: SU Mellow Moss; MFP Pensacola Sand; Water Color Paper (patterned paper from my stash-who knows??)

Ink: Memento rich Cocoa

Accessories: Rectangle (Classic) Nestabilities; Copper Brads, Aquapainter; Tim Holtz die

Thanks for stopping by today. Hopefully, I will post again soon with a happier occasion.  Have a good day!

Remnants From Hurricane Irene

I survived Hurricane Irene the other week by stamping through the power outage.  Sweet and wonderful Taylor was kind enough to email some of the VSN Challenges so I could read them on my phone. Fortunately, I was only out of power for 5 hours, but my cable and internet were down for a couple of days.  Life started getting back to normal and work got crazy trying to catch up so I almost forgot to post my cards!

Card # 1 Through the Saloon Doors

Your challenge:
Make a card that folds to the middle similar to the saloon doors you see in old westerns. Western accents are preferred but NOT required.

There is NO stamping on this card.  I used my Country Ride paper from Echo Park and the stickers included.  (the sentiment is a rub-on from EAD Designs that was exclusive to the Beez Knees kit from Caffinated Cropper) As you may have noticed, I haven't been stamping much lately so it was an easy and fun way to get back in the swing of things.

Card # 2 Party on the Ranch

My challenge to you is to use your favorite farm animal on a card. You can even use an animal print if you like. Go hog wild cause its a party on the ranch!

I used a stamp from Ta Da Studios that I bought over a year ago and never used. It was perfect for this challenge. My power came back on while I was making this card, so I was able to use my sewing machine (although I was in the process of checking to see if it could run on batteries at the time as well....) :)

 Card # 3: Dusty Trails

My challenge has two parts……

1. Make a card or other project that includes a paper-pieced image.

2. Include a bandana print somewhere on your project. 

  I used the Faux Bandana technique and paper-pieced the dog from Unity's I Ruff You stamp set with paper from Basic Grey.  I may have mentioned this before but I just adore this stamp set. The dog is too cute and of course I love dogs.  :)

I hope you survived the storm.  My neighborhood got by mostly unscathed but I know not everyone was as fortunate. I am thankful for the quiet time it gave me where I could concentrate on stamping without any distractions (except for rain and wind gusts out the window).  Hopefully I will stamp again soon and it won't take a hurricane for me to find the time.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great night!

All Things Unity Challenge # 36- Summertime Inspiration

It's time for another challenge for All Things Unity.  This week's challenge is to make a card or project using Summer as your inspiration. It shouldn't be too hard since it's a BAZILLION degrees outside!  Yikes! You can't mistake this weekend for Spring or Fall, that's for sure. Summer is here in full force.

 Summer is time for flip flops, picnics, boating, beaches and the pool!  Watermelon, fresh corn and veggies from the garden and barbecues!  Yep- I LOVE Summer and it's great for inspiring projects. Here is my project below using Unity's stamps set Watermelon Gazpacho Soup and the coordinating paper from Jillibean Soup!

This month's sponsor is The Twinery.  The winner will get the sampler pack shown below.  It's a really great prize!  I used Lemon Drop and Pea Pod on my card above.  The sampler pack has a color for every project.

 If you didn't play along on the last challenge, don't fret- you can still play this week's challenge (you have 2 weeks) for a chance to win the prize!  Be sure to check out the All Things Unity Blog for all the details. I can't wait to see what you make!

Etsy Inspired #141 - Homes and Weddings

Today is the 141st Etsy Inspired Challenge.  Sadly, it will be the last Etsy Inspired Challenge as well.  I love the idea of Art Inspiring Art and that's why this challenge is so special.  I am sure it will be missed by many. I feel honored to have been a participant, winner and Design Team member for the challenge. For more details please visit the Etsy Inspired Blog.  The good news is, that you will have 2 weeks to play the challenge!  Here are the details:
Etsy Inspiration Shop: Homes and Weddings
Prize: Copper Business Card Holder
(We don't have a sponsor for the challenge, but there is a wonderful mystery grab bag filled with goodies from past challenge sponsors.  I don't know what's in it, but I am sure it is fun stuff! )

Here are some of the neat items you will find in the Homes and Weddings Etsy Shop:

Here is the item I chose as my inspiration:

Here is my card:

Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers Butterflies Dianthus & Flourishes

Paper: PTI White and Plum Pudding;  Kaiser Craft Lilac Avenue

Ink: PTI Plum Pudding and Lavender Moon

Accessories: Adhesive Pearls, Ribbons, Silver Smooch, Nestabilities, Corner Rounder Punch,

Be sure to stop by all the Etsy Inspired Design Team Blogs to see what they have come up with.  Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope to see you around the blogging and stamping world.

Ashley

Angie 

Carole

De
Emily B.

Jackie

Joy

Kerry

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry (you are here)

Virginia

Etsy Inspired # 140 PeadenScottDesigns

It's time for another Etsy Inspired challenge.  This week's Etsy shop actually features the most amazing pop-up greeting cards and boxes. Remember you have 2 weeks to play the challenge- all the details can be found on the Etsy Inspired Challenge Blog. 

Etsy Inspiration Shop: PeadenScottDesigns
Prize: 2 free cards of the winner's choice
Sponsor: Through the Craftroom Door Publication
Prize- 1 Year Subscription

Here are some great items from the store:

And here is the item I chose for my inspiration:

My Project:

Be sure to check out the rest of the Etsy Inspired Design Team to get more great ideas on how you can play along!

Ashley

Carole

Angie

De

Jackie

Joy

Kerry

Savannah

Virginia

Thanks for stopping by- Have a great weekend!

Etsy Inspired # 139 - Paula's Art Shop

Happy Saturday! Sorry for the late post, but my mojo flew out the window and although I keep calling it- it has yet to come back.   As always check out the Etsy Inspired Challenge Blog for all the details on how you can play and win. (and remember- you now have 2 weeks to play!)
Etsy Inspiration Store: Paula's Art Shop
Prize- This AWESOME and COOL Votive Holder 

Sponsor Store: Sherry K Designs
Prize: 3 of her Best-Selling Packs

Check out the item I chose as my inspiration:

And here is my Sample:

Be sure to check out the rest of the Etsy Inspired Design Team's Blogs for more ideas and inspiration on how YOU can play along!  (I can't wait to see what you make!) 

Ashley

Carole

Angie

De

Jackie

Joy

Kerry

Ellie Augustin {May Guest DT}

Savannah

Virginia

Thanks for stopping by- have a GREAT weekend and remember there is a Pirate Party on SCS this weekend- It's VSN, Baby! 

Etsy Inspired #138...continued

The Etsy Inspired Challenge has gone Bi-Weekly!  That means there is not a new challenge this week, BUT it also means if you have not played in the challenge posted last Saturday, you have until May 21st to enter!  You can win some fabby prizes- here are some of the deets:
Inspiration/Etsy Store: Bear Creek Design
Prize- $15 Gift Cert.
Sponsor Store: Claudia and Company
Prize: 3 digi stamps of winner's choice

For more details please visit the Etsy Inspired Challenge Blog.  We'll see you next Saturday with a new challenge and chance to win new and exciting prizes.  Enjoy your weekend!