1000 Hits--Time for some BLOG CANDY

WooHoo!
I had a secret goal to hit 1000 blog visits before the end of the year...And, I made it today! Hehehe
Thanks for everyones visits to my blog! I really appreciate your time! And, I would LOVE your comments, too!

So.....I would like to offer some BLOG CANDY!

From today until MIDNIGHT December 31, for everyone that:

Comments on this post WITH AN ORGANIZATION TIP
*one comment per person for this blog candy, please*

--Please consider becoming one of my FOLLOWERS also!--

You will be put into my candy dish for the drawing!

~~Be sure to come back January 1, to see if  you won! I'll need your contact email when you leave me your comment, so, I can get your snail mail address for delivery of the candy.~~

I can't wait to hear all your tips! Good luck and thanks for your participation!

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

Birdcage card...

I cannot tell a lie...ANOTHER CASE, from Joanie. *Throwing a snowball at ya, girl*

Can you see that the birdcage has been popped out with Dimensionals?

Stamps: I used a retired Hostess Set, but, you could use #116956, Aviary--sentiment is a retired SAB set--sowwy

Ink: Basic Black
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Retired DSP--gotta ♥ that CLEARANCE RACK!Tools: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot {I ♥}, BIGZ DIE, Scallop Squares Duo--from the Holiday Mini Catalog, XL Decorative Lable Punch--from the Holiday Mini Catalog also (CONTACT ME FOR AVAILABILITY), Curly Label XL Punch, TableTop Cutter--I ♥ it!, Paper Snips, Sponge, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer, Snail Adhesive

It was BRRRR-COLD here overnight! Windchill was at 5°. It is supposed to be even colder tonight, since, there will be no cloud cover....
I have 5 family members in 3 different vehicles braving the snowy, icy mountain roads this afternoon! ACK
The roads are all open (Yesterday, they had roads closed all over the place!), but, they will be treacherous, and slow-going! Oh, the joy of living on the mountain! hehehe
My mom and I went out -- at the last minute -- to go to my nephew/her grandsons baby shower. Surprisingly, there was a houseful. The games were fun, and I DID win a couple things! A fun game was guessing which CANDY BAR was in the POOPY diaper! HA HA! Some even tasted! ACK!

Happy New Year! Be Merry and SAFE!

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

a fun WINTER card

This is my version of that 'melting' Snowman that's been seen around lately. I needed a winter-themed card for late Christmas cards *I hate it when I get a card from someone I forgot to mail one too*, or just keeping in touch during the winter.

Stamps: #115438 Serene Snowflakes, Sentiment-I can't remember which set this is from...

Ink: Bashful Blue
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Ribbon: 1/4" Grosgrain Real RedAccessories
Tools: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Snowflake Punch--for arms, 2-step OWL punch--for eyes and mouth coals, TableTop Cutter--I ♥ it!, Paper Snips, Sponge, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamond, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive

We are having a BLIZZARD here in my neck of the woods!!! And, I'm lovin' it!!!! Can't tell how much snow we've actually gotten --maybe 8"-- because the wind is blowing it like crazy! LOVE IT! Sunrise Ski Resort--30 miles away, finally gets to open! Greer, 17 miles away has gotten 24" and it's still snowing! LOVE it!!!
I am L.O.V.I.N.G our lil woodstove today! It's a winter wonderland, for sure....
Here's a picture for ya!

Time for some HOT CHOCOLATE....brrrrr 18.9°/5° with the windchill! And, people don't think it snows in Arizona! hehehehe
Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

More 2010 Christmas Cards

I just love this set! I saw a card like this online and HAD to case it, but, I don't see information for where I saw it...if this is your idea, please let me know, so, I can give you credit.

My Big Shot {I♥} got a workout on these!

If you need more information on these, just ask. The ribbon was from the CLEARANCE RACK. There's still LOTS of ribbons available there!

 I have company and we are trying to get some errands done before the 'BIG' storm gets here! Never know what we will get around here in 'sunny Arizona'. Lots of W*I*N*D today...gotta blow the stuff in! Oh, joy....I just love 50mph winds! hehehe But, hopefully, Sunrise Ski Resort will get enough snow to open~

Stay warm!

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

2010 Christmas Card

Here is one of the Christmas Cards I made for 2010.

I LOVED making these and everyone that received them really seemed to love them, too!
I always make an effort to watch 'Charlie Brown's Christmas' show each year. I love it!
It gets me when he finds that lil tree and says "I think it needs me!"

Here is my inspiration.
I ♥ MY PUNCHES! Go get you some on my Stampin' Up! STORE Website! And, don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE RACK, while you are there!

Don't forget to leave me a comment *from the FIRST POST on this page* for your entry into the BLOG CANDY.

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

Vintage-y Ornament

I fell in love with this!

So, I made more! It's that 'multiple' thing, again! LOVE it!

I ran some *retired* RED RIDING HOOD TEXTURED cardstock through my BIG SHOT {I ♥} using the SCALLOP CIRCLE DIE. Distressed the edges with a SPONGE piece and BASIC BLACK INK. I layered a piece of distressed LOVE LETTER DSP {I ♥} that I ran through the BIG SHOT and the CLEAR CIRCLE DIE. I punched a ROUND TAB XL out of RED RIDING HOOD TEXTURED cardstock, folded in half with a piece of *retired* SILVER ELASTIC THREAD glued into it, and adhered that to the top. I stamped the PEACE LOVE JOY onto VERY VANILLA cs with VERSAMARK, then, embossed it with BLACK EMBOSSING POWDER. --oops, on the top one...I almost burned it! But, it looks cool, huh? Punched it out with the WIDE OVAL PUNCH. I used SNAIL adhesive on the backside of the oval piece so I could attach a piece of the CLEAR TINSEL TRIM. Popped that up with DIMENSIONALS to a BASIC BLACK-SCALLOP CIRCLE, that was also popped up with DIMENSONALS. I attached various colors of snowflakes cut with the NORTHERN FROST Decortative Strip Die, using BLACK RHINESTONES from the HOLIDAY MINI, and RED GLIMMER BRADS in the centers. have clear tinsel, CHANTILLY CROCHET TRIM, and black lace sprinkled here and there under the snowflakes. I attached a string of silver jingle bells on top, and laid a strip of the tinsel on top, making sure it was about 2-3" above the top of the ornament. I made a bow the RED RIDING HOOD/VANILLA Striped Ribbon from the CLEARANCE RACK {I♥}. I stuck a piece of the  RAVEN 1/2" LACE TRIM through the middle of the bow and used a *retired* LARGE POP-UP GLUE DOT to attach it over the jingle bell/tinsel.

This was pretty much 'out of my box', but, I really like them, and so do all the recepients.

I got my inspiration HERE.

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

Cute Pop-Up Box

Isn't this just too cute?!?

I use the BIG SHOT {I ♥} and the MATCHBOX DIE, to cut out my box in REAL RED, and, used some *retired* SU DSP for the wrap-around part. I stamped that cute snowman from the OLD SAINT NICK stamp set, with BASIC BLACK ink, and used some markers to color him in a bit. I used a little DAZZLING DIAMNODS on the TWO-WAY GLUE PEN, to give the snow mounds some bling. I also used some 1/4" OLD OLIVE GROSGRAIN RIBBON for the lil handle. On top, I stamped out 2 images from PERFECT PUNCHES---one in REAL RED, and one in OLD OLIVE. I punched them out and used DIMENSIONALS to pop them both up.

Bet you make some, too!

Here is where I got my inspiration. She will show you how to make the snowman POP! *wink*

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

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Catalog CASE

I 'stalk' this blog, and saw what she did with the card idea from the 2010-2011 IBC. I loved it, so, the copy-kat that I am, I CASE'd her! BUT, I did change it up a bit...the amount of letters works perfect for the FRIEND as well as MOTHER. I'm sure you can think of others. This was a fun card! Although, I am so anal, that I like to make MULTIPLES! So, it was a challenge making 6 each of FRIEND, COUSIN and MOTHER---gotcha....I only did one mother! hehehe

I will be looking at the catalog alot closer now. There's some good stuff in there! LOL

I used the TINY TAGS set and the TAG punch {I ♥ that punch} I think the rest of the card is pretty self explantory.

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

DING DONG...who's there?

I LOVE these! And, I LOVE Ding Dongs....nice that they were on sale the week I made these, too!
I have been giving these out to people I do business with on a daily basis. They LOVE the little 'thinking of them' thing!

I just got my TASTEFUL TRIM die, so, that came is REAL handy for the ric rac. I used SOFT SUEDE, REAL RED and WHISPER WHITE cardstock, REAL RED 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, SMALL HEART PUNCH, 2 1/2" CIRCLE PUNCH, 1 1/4" CIRCLE PUNCH *for the mouth*, and the OWL PUNCH for the eyes.
I got my inspiration here.
I plan on making more this week *if I can quit eating them*, so, I can hand them to people I see during the week. I love to see them smile when I hand it to them.
Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

BIG on Christmas

This card is what the CLUB did this past Saturday. I have had this stamp set since *gasp* last year and never inked it up at all.
This is a card I saw online, and don't remember who made it. If it is yours, please let me know and I will give credits.

I inked the jumbo roller, JOLLY JINGLES, with MARINA MIST onto MARINA MIST cardstock. The BIG ON CHRISTMAS image was stamped on WHISPER WHITE cardstock with STAZ-ON ink twice. The snowman was cut out and popped up with a DIMENSIONAL. The letters were colored with a MARINA MIST marker, and the snowman was done with other colors. I used a strip of STICKY STRIP under the image and sprinkled some of the CHUNKY GLITTER, pressed down with my finger. *LOVE this stuff!* The image piece was layered onto REAL RED cardstock. I put a cute knot bow, with BLUSHING BRIDE 1/2" STITCHED POLY RIBBON, around the card front and used DIMENSIONALS to pop the image piece over the ribbon.

Now, if it would just SNOW! We are Sooooo dry here. I don't know when Sunrise Ski Resort will get to open, and our forest sure could use the moisture. I would be surprised if we had a 'White Christmas' around here, but, you never know...

Are you surprised about snowing in AZ? LOL We live in the Apache Sitgreaves Forest area, at 7100' elevation, on the AZ/NM border. LOVE it here......it is definitely NOT desert here!

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

I did make a card...

Sometimes, I feel like such a slacker.....I seem to CASE *copy and share everything* ALOT of things I see. I guess it's not all bad, but, I am not the type of crafter to come up with anything new and different.
SO! I am kinda happy with myself about this card. I wanted to show my CLUB ladies how to stamp with the clear block and also how to do this different technique with the ribbon.

I inked the 'H' block with OLD OLIVE and misted it before stamping the WHISPER WHITE cardstock.

I stamped the tree image, from LOVELY AS A TREE with OLD OLIVE, then, again with EARLY ESPRESSO. I put a strip of RED STICKY STRIP under the tree image, from edge to edge. Then, I laid my OLD OLIVE SATIN RIBBON over the tape, using my finger to 'ruffle' it as I went. I added a Large CHOCOLATE CHIP BRAD and stamped the sentiment, from TEENY TINY WISHES, in EARLY ESPRESSO. This was layered onto OLD OLIVE cardstock.

The ladies were very happy with it...and so am I.

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

A quick wreath

Here's a wreath I made in record time. I needed a Christmasy wreath for the front door of the 'little house', for our Saturday Club workshop.

I had this lighted wreath from a couple of years back, that I bought for like $1.25 after Christmas-sale.
I used white foam and my beloved BIG SHOT and cut out the snowflakes and Peace-Joy-Love-Cheer with the dies. I made a few bows from that WONDERFUL Red Polka-Dotted ribbon, from the CLEARANCE RACK and attached them. I stuck a few rhinestones on the snowflake centers and TA DA!
I had one large ACRYLIC snowflake from my inside decorations, so, I decided to use that in the center of the wreath, too.
Now, that I see the picture of it, I see some tweaking needs to be done, but, you get the gerneral idea!
Have you made a wreath this year? I'd love to see a picture of it. Please leave me a comment with your blog link. Thanks!
Time to go rack the limbs and leaves out of the yard. We are having unseasonably weather! Love it!
Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

stinkin' cute!

I made this yesterday, and, even though it needs some 'tweaking', I just HAD to share it!
I am making more of these today....my Stampin' Up! order will be here with my new 'TASTEFUL TRIM' Big Shot die, so I can do the ric rac with paper! This was my 'PROTOTYPE--LOL--but, I just couldn't wait to show it off!
LOVE this! Woulnd't this make a CUTE ornament? A litte big, but, think of the possibilities!

Stamps: #118592 Tiny Tags -- I ♥ this set!

Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black Marker, Pretty in Pink
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Retired SU DSP
Ribbon: Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon,White Ric Rac--RETIRED, Real Red Polka Dot ribbon--RETIRED SU ribbon -GET SOME! only $1.99 for a 10-yard roll!!(Gotta LOVE that Stampin' Up! CLEARANCE RACK!)
Accessories; Tools: Wide Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Designer Label Punch, Word WIndow Punch, White Gel Pen, TableTop Cutter--I ♥ it!, Crop-o-Dile, Dauber, Paper Snips, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamond, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Snail
Misc: Paper Bag, Candy Canes

This original idea was found HERE

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

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I left the house after dark on a mission....
I had a FREE Dairy Queen Blizzard coupon I wanted to use..actually, B1/1F *sign up for their email and you'll get monthly coupons in your inbox*. It's always been a tradition to watch the Christmas Light Parade and have DQ while we sit in the car and try to stay warm!! Since, I was the only one home, I brought one home and stuck in the freezer for later...yummy...TWO for me! hehehe

As I was backing out to leave for the parade, I noticed that the big lighted star on the mountain wasn't there! OH NO! What's happened to the star this year?!? The past 2 years it's been a 'light of hope', and source of community spirit, for the month of December. This was an old town tradition that was lost along the way, until an older town resident built the new frame of the star and got some local supporters to help with the project. The boys from high school take turns -- several at a time -- trekking up the rough terrain, to the top, sometimes, in horrendous weather, with a 5 gallon container of diesel for the generator that lights it. They do this each night, and the star stays lit until the fuel is gone.  (They had to take all the equipment and star up by horsedrawn wagon, because it's so rugged!)

I found my spot that I wanted to watch the parade, ate my CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH Blizzard and waited about 30 minutes for the parade! YAY!!!! So cheerful is the Christmas Light Parade.
The neighbors down the road were the first entrant...now I know what that BUTT UGLY 'thing' in their driveway had been! It looked like a chopped up bus, with only a flatbed with the very front intact. But, it sure looked different in the dark night, all lit up with colorful Christmas lights as a Christmas sleigh!
*I barely got out in time to get a picture of the back-end of it*

There was the Christmas Tree, and Frosty the Snowman-they have been in the parade for years now.

Too cute, they are lighted frames of the images.....on ATV's! They go in and out, and round and round!

There were a couple of lighted 'dollhouses, and Santa on the fire truck. The DUI task force had a show of force, but, the thing that I thought was too cute, were the dancing elves and Christmas packages! LOL

Those kids would surely burn off a ton of calories, running, skipping and just being FUN for 6 miles!

All of a sudden, it was OVER!!!

5 MINUTES...I know because I specifically looked at the clock when the first float went by.

Five minutes......oh, well, it was fun, and I did enjoy it....oh, and it was 49 degrees! HA!

I don't think it's ever been that warm for the Christmas parade!

BUT, the highlight of the night was, as I drove towards home.....guess what I saw?

THE BIG TOWN STAR!

Oh, now I am definitely getting into the Christmas spirit! Even though, I've been fighting it....

Now, I can check my windows each night for the star. We are lucky that the star is just up the hill from our house! So close! This picture is from the first year. When I saw it the first time, there was no announcement of it, and I was scared to death! I thought a UFO had landed on the mountain!

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

Got Bags?

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Happy December!

Been busy! AND, I've been spending lots of time at the 'little house' CRAFTING! Love it!
Here's a birthday card I've been sending out for several recent birthdays.
I ♥ this set, Birthday Bakery. It's a Level 1 Hostess Setpage 10, in the 2010-2011 IDB *Idea Book/Catalo*...
Want one??? I can tell you how to get it FREE, 'cause it's NOT available for sale.

Stamps: #120115 Birthday Bakery

Ink: Staz-On, various SU Markers

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Watercolor Paper

Ribbon: RETIRED SU ribbon (Gotta LOVE that Stampin' Up! CLEARANCE RACK!)

Accessories & Tools: TableTop Cutter, Eyelet Border Punch--I ♥ it!, Paper Snips, Crystal Effects, Stamping Up Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snail

I have more pictures to show, but, not today! *wink*

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

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