Beautiful Packaging to go with a beautiful gift!

My Mom's birthday is tomorrow and she and Dad are coming for dinner tonight to celebrate so I've been rushing around trying to get everything done. One of the things on my to do list was to go to Ardrossan to pick up the last of her gifts. Shawna Horton with Country Charms makes some gorgeous jewelry so I picked up some earings to match the necklace I bought my Mom for Christmas and a little treat for myself:)

Of course, I had to come up with a good gift wrapping solution for the earings. The other day while cleaning my craft area I came across these little plain white jewelry boxes that I had gotten from one of my downline - Kelly who works at Creative Packaging. So I thought they would be perfect. I simply used my SU! Anywhere glue stick to adhere some scraps of the Spring Silhouettes dsp, added a bit of ribbon, an accent with a bit of bling and Voila! I really like the way

it turned out.

This is the piece that I picked up for myself. If you are interested in seeing more of Shawna's jewelry, she will have table at Wye Community Hall on April 19th. If you can't make it there, let me know and I can pass on her information to you.

Until next time,

Sherry

Supplies: Spring Silhouettes dsp; Wild Wasabi double-stitched ribbon; Wild Wasabi and Soft Sky classic ink; Baroque Motifs stamp set.

How to get the entire set of Stampin' Write Markers...

Now that I've shown you a few of the fabulous techniques you can do with the incredible Stampin' Write markers, I'm sure they've been added to your wish list if you don't already own them. They are an investment but well worth it!

If the entire set isn't in your budget right now, why not consider joining a marker club. By the end of a four month period, you will have received the following:

• A full set of markers including the awesome, must have, carry case (value $152.47)
• A package of each color family of cardstock (8-1/2x11) (value $37)
• A package of neutral markers (value $12.97)
• A level 1 hostess set (value $15-$22)
• $20 in FREE merchandise of your choice (value $20)

You can get all of the above for only $58.45/month for 4 months*. Each month you will receive a different color family of cardstock and the coordinating markers. When it is your month to receive the benefits you will also get the neutral markers, a level 1 hostess set, $20 of free merchandise and the carry case! This is an incredibly affordable way to obtain the entire set of Stampin' Write Markers.

So what are you waiting for? email me and I will add you to the next club! If you have any questions, just let me know.

Until next time,

Sherry

*Each payment must be either charged to a credit card or post-dated cheques written prior to order being placed.

Adding Color to a Black & White Photo

Did you know that you can add color to your black & white photos using your Stampin' Write markers? This is a great way to accent an element in your photo to which you want to draw attention.

1. Print photo in black & white and set aside to dry thoroughly.


2. Spray photo with an acid-free/archival-safe spray. I used Workable Fixatif by Krylon which I found at Michaels.


3. Once that dry, I waited about an hour, simply color in image using the Stampin' Write marker of your choice.

It's as easy as that and it looks fabulous!

Here is a scrapbook page that I created using that photo. I think I've used the Jersey Shore dsp on every scrapbook page I've done of my son in the last month or so. I'm lovin' these colors and patterns for boy projects!

These are just a few of the many, many ways that you can use your Stampin' Write markers to create fabulous projects. Now that I've enticed you - stay tuned tomorrow for how you can get a complete set of markers and so much more!

Until tomorrow,

Sherry

Supplies: Brilliant Blue, Pumpking Pie, Bashful Blue and Whisper White cs; Bugs & Kisses stamp set (for cute); large star and small oval punches; Pewter Hodgepodge hardware; Jersey Shore dsp; chipboard is from an all boy box set by Fancy Pants.

Marker - Acetate Technique

This is a quick and easy technique I just tried for the first time a couple weeks ago and love the unique look you get each and every time. All you need is three or four different colored Stampin' Write Markers, a cello bag or sheet protector, glossy cardstock and a water misting bottle.

1. Cut the cello bag or sheet protector so it opens like a book.
2. Color onto one side with markers, beginning with the lightest shade of marker and progressively getting darker.
3. Mist with water until color spreads.
4. Place piece of glossy cardstock face down onto markered portion of cello bag.
5. Close flap and gently rub back to transfer color to glossy cardstock.
6. Open flap and gently peel off cardstock. You will be left with something similar to this:
7. Now finish assemble card as desired.

Until next time,
Sherry

Supplies: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White and Glossy cardstock; red gingham ribbon; Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Real Red and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers; Tart & Tangy stamp set; ribbon slide from Styled Silver Hodgepodge hardware.

Custom Colored Ribbon

Did you know that you can use your markers to create a custom ribbon? If you use our white grosgrain or tafetta ribbon you can use our Stampin' Write Markers to create ribbon in any of our 48 colors! I created a multi-colored strip of ribbon by using markers in the colors from the Summer Picnic designer series paper (Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue and Real Red). I then used that piece of ribbon as a purse strap on my card! How cute is that! The purse was made using the square and circle punches - if you are looking for a quick and easy birthday card - this is it! I then used my markers to ink my greeting from Full of Life (Occcasions Mini Collection).

Another way to use your markers on your ribbon is to just add color to the edges like I've done in the sample below (white ribbon with Brilliant Blue edge). For this, you want to use the fine tip of your marker and stay on the border as much as you can, otherwise the color will blead into the ribbon.

Until next time,

Sherry

Marker Madness

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day! I've been madly trying to get some projects done for some upcoming deadlines. One of the things that had to get done tonight was my daughters birthday card - it's her birthday tomorrow! So I decided to combine two projects into one.

I've been really enjoying my Stampin' Write Markers lately and thought that they would be a wonderful product to showcase for the month of March. There are so many out-of -the-ordinary uses for the Stampin' Write Markers that everyone should know about. So I've decided that every week, for the month of March, I will post a new project focusing on a different use for these fabulous markers.

This week's technique is fairly straight forward - it is using your markers to create a shaded look.
I inked one of the scalloped images from the SAB set So Many Scallops in Regal Rose classic ink and stamped off onto scrap paper. I then took my Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker and traced around the edges of the petals. Then stamped onto Whisper White cardstock. Half way through inking the petals I received a phone call and put it down for about 3 or 4 minutes to answer the phone. I wasn't sure if I could just carry on afterwards so I thought I would give it a shot. You know what - I gave it a big huff and stamped and the pink flower on the card was the result! So you don't need to be quick about anything - as long as you remember to huff! I then followed the same process with the turquoise flower, using Tempting Turqoise as the base and the Taken with Teal marker.

The stem of the flower was done using the happy birthday greeting from Stem Sayings. I then used my 3/4" circle punch and punched out the centres of my flower and applied a couple flower rub-ons from the SAB Love & Happiness rub-ons. The paper is one from the Bali Breezes DSP package. My daughter is not a girly girl but I think she will love this card.

To celebrate my Marker Madness, I will be giving away a FREE roll of white grosgrain ribbon to everyone who purchases a complete set of markers* during the month of March. And guess what! If you order the set before March 17th it qualifies you for 2 free SAB sets! That's an extra $50+ value added to your purchase! You will not be sorry - it is such a worthwhile purchase and one of my smartest!

If the entire set isn't in the budget, ask me about my marker club. You will have the entire set, including the awesome case, and more in just 4 months!

Until next time,
Sherry

*Promotion only good to Canadian customers and purchase must be made through me.