My next class at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo 6/28 at 6:30pm

I would LOVE for you to join me at my next class on Friday, June 28th at 6:30pm at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!

You will be making a 1 page INTERACTIVE Layout using the Very Colorful BoBunny "SURPRISE!" paper line and co-coordinating accessories!


Here is a SNEAK PEEK! - The sample will be in the store soon!

This page was inspired by Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's June Sketch Challenge, and I decided to  "kick it up a few notches" by adding a large "secret pocket" where you can add 3 Large Tags - for journaling or additional photos photos (up to 6 more!)  It will be PERFECT for your special Birthday Photos -either from the past, or for celebrations yet to come!  You will LOVE this technique and will use it again and again for those special photos of your precious memories -whatever the subject!  Photo sizes:  (3) 3"x4"  (up to 6) 4 x 6". 

Students need to bring the following supplies: Basic Tool Kit - including  12x12 Trimmer, Liquid Adhesive, Small Sharp Scissors, 3D Foam Dots, *FOAM TAPE - Available at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo.  Your Teacher will have one of each of the following items for students to share, but you are welcome to work at your own pace by bring your own, or purchase from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo - Ranger Distress STAIN - Peacock Feathers and Ripe Persimmon.

Cost of Class is $25.00   - Seating and/or Kits are LIMITED - ( Can't make the class?  Order a "KIT TO GO!"  FULL COLOR PHOTO and COMPLETE INTSTRUCTIONS will be included! )

Please call the store to reserve yours ASAP  201 818 7060

I am looking forward to seeing you there!

Thanks,

Sherri

June Sketch Challenge over at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo

Hello Everyone - HAPPY JUNE to you ALL - I can't believe we are almost half the way through 2013!  I hope this year has treated you all well, and that the 2nd half holds only GOOD THINGS for you and yours!


Here is the JUNE SKETCH from over on the SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO BLOG.    PLEASE Click on the link to head on over for all the DETAILS on how to PLAY ALONG - you could WIN a GIFT CERTIFICATE to SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO too!

We've selected a sketch that was found on the web for this month's challenge, and we think you are going to have a BLAST with it!

As you know - I have been working on pages for a gift for my youngest son's High School Graduation - and I've been finding these sketch challenges VERY HELPFUL and a great and easy way to add some fun pages to his book - all with a little guidance and INSPIRATION from THE DOO Sketch Challenges. 

 

We'd LOVE for you to PLAY along -  Just remember -Since this is a Scrap-a-Doodle Doo SPONSORED Challenge (you can WIN a $10.00 Gift Certificate!) and while we ENCOURAGE EVERYONE to "PLAY" along, ONLY layouts, cards, or projects submitted that use products that are carried/sold by Scrap-a-Doodle Doo will be eligible to win a Gift Certificate. They have THOUSANDS of items, and carry product from OVER 250+ Manufacturers!
 

SO - before beginning the project that you wish to submit - just CLICK HERE to go to their website then type the products you are using in their search box and see if they can be found.   (While you are there - check out the CLASS and EVENT OFFERINGS and SALE ITEMS too - DID YOU KNOW -they SHIP anywhere in the USA - for a  LOW FLAT RATE on purchases of $50 or less AND -AND FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50.00 OR MORE!!  ?) 

 

Here is my INSPIRATION LAYOUT for this month's sketch.  I have listed the items used with the LINKS below it.   

 

I had LOTS of pictures from Jake's 8th Grade Dance -so I made the bottom polka dot rectangle into a pocket - using foam dots, and then created 3 tabbed mats that I added photos and embellishments to each side. - I was able to get 9 photos of the event either "on" or "in" this page and I am very pleased with how it came out!  (so pleased that my next class at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo on JUNE 28th, will be based on the design and the interactive elements that I've added to the layout, using the FUN BoBunny "SURPRISE!" Line! -  Sneak Peek to be previewed soon!)

Love these photos - and MY VERY HANDSOME SON JAKE!!

Here are the items used in the layout:

BoBunny Mama Razzi 2 collection pack -with combo stickers (Tripod/Strike a Pose/Photo Booth/Oh Snap)

http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/kitspaper-collections-c-8/bo-bunny-press-mamarazzi2-12x12-collection-pk-p-16714.html

BB MR2 - Adhesive Chipboard

http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/stickers-c-9/bo-bunny-press-mamarazzi2-adhesive-chipboard-p-16713.html

BB MR2 - Brads

http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/brads-buttons-c-15/bo-bunny-press-mamarazzi2-brads-p-16688.html

BB MR2 - Buttons/Embellishments

http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/brads-buttons-c-15/bo-bunny-press-mamarazzi2-buttonsembellishment-p-16710.html

BB MR2 - Layered Chipboard

http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/stickers-c-9/bo-bunny-press-mamarazzi2-layered-chipboard-p-16711.html

Queen & Co Film Strip Trendy Tape

http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/new-arrivals-c-41/queen-co-trendy-tape-film-strip-p-15179.html

Ranger Distress Stain -

Ripe Persimmon - http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/chalks-inks-glimmer-mists-c-19/rangertim-holtz-distress-stain-ripe-persimmon-p-16114.html
Peacock Feathers - http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/chalks-inks-glimmer-mists-c-19/rangertim-holtz-distress-stain-peacock-feathers-p-16112.html

EK Success 3D Dots

http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/adhesives-c-12/ek-success-3d-adhesive-foam-squares-18-p-9922.html

Bazzill Cardstock Colors - Hillary / Dark Intense Teal / Intense Orange

 

I hope you play along and am looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the June Sketch Challenge from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!  Be sure to LINK up your photo with MR LINKY on the BLOG - or on their Facebook Event page!!

 

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

 

 

 

THANKS!!  Can't wait to see what you've come up with :-)

No Bake Banana Split Ice Box Cake....

"You had me at Banana Split!"  my friend said when I told her I was making this - LOL!! - LOVE you Janice!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY EVERYONE!!!

First, before I share this delish dessert with you -  I'd like to say  - May God Bless ALL the men and women of our USA Armed Forces who have served, who are serving, as well as the families of those who have made the greatest sacrifice for our FREEDOM!  THANK YOU!

Now, just in time for your Holiday Celebration tomorrow - here is "MY TAKE" on a recipe that I found on Pinterest  ( Please feel free to "Follow Me" there - just search for shercara under pinners! )

I made this for a Scrappy Get-together at my favorite LSS Store this weekend - Scrap-a-Doodle Doo, Ramsey, NJ, and it got RAVE reviews from the ladies!

ENJOY and have a great Memorial Day!

 

Banana Split No Bake Cake

Yield: 12 to 16 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes
**SET TIME - 4 hrs or over night

Ingredients:

For the Crust:
2 cups CRUSHED Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafer Cookies - or graham cracker crumbs -or crushed Vanilla Wafers
½ cup butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
8 ounces COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
For the Fruit and Toppings:
3 to 4 RIPE bananas, sliced
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
16 ounces FRESH strawberries, hulled, and sliced
8 ounces COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
½ cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped
Chocolate syrup - or Caramel syrup -or BOTH!
Maraschino cherries (drained well)

Directions:

1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cookie/ or graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, stirring until all of the crumbs are evenly moistened. Dump the crumbs into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the next layer.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the COOL WHIP until thoroughly combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker crust.
4. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on top of the cream cheese filling, top with an even layer of the crushed pineapple, and then an even layer of the sliced strawberries.
5. Cover with the COOL WHIP, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, then drizzle with chocolate and/or caramel syrup and top with maraschino cherries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

 

Jot me a comment and let me know if you try it!

All the best to you and yours -

((Hugs))~ Sherri

May Sketch Challenge for Scrap-a-Doodle Doo

Hi Everyone -HAPPY NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY!!

Today, I want to share a layout I made for the BEAUTIFUL Sketch Challenge over on the Scrap-a-Doodle Doo Blog.

As one of the Design Team Members, and Educators at my FAVORITE Local Scrapbook Store - I created the layout below for your "inspiration!"

99% of the products used were purchased from "THE DOO" - so check out their on line website to see all the latest products and HOT New Arrivals - or if you are in the Ramsey, NJ area - stop on by at the store - you will LOVE it!

First -here is the AMAZING sketch - created by my fellow DT member ADINA  ( head over to the DOO blog to see her gorgeous layout too!)

I used the sketch to record the memory of one of the special "Date Nights" we have with our very good friends! They are always lots of FUN!

 

GOLD is a HOT NEW TREND in the scrappy world, and I had loads of FUN using the beautiful papers from the My Mind's Eye Lost and Found collection and accessories, a Zva rhinestone swirl, as well as Ranger's Distress Stain in Faded Jeans.  I used a Lucky 8 Border Punch to create the yellow diecut in the background.  ( the big yellow charm in the upper left is actually an old earring that I strung with some antique gold charms!)

 

Thanks for stopping by - I hope this sketch gives you a chance to get scrappy with it!

 

Please take a minute to say "HI" by leaving a comment below, and letting me know where you are from - I'd love to meet you, and follow your blog too!

 

Hope you will play along!

 

((HUGS))

Sherri

 

 

Case File No. 65 Challenge - Jake's 1st Birthday

Well, I think I'm getting in just under the wire on this challenge over at the
CSI - Color, Stories, Inspiration Blog!


Here are the challenge "RULES:"

Case File No. 65 is due at midnight tonight, and I just finished my layout at 11:22pm!!

As some of you know, I started scrapping late in my son's lives, so now that my youngest son Jake is 18, I guess it is about time I scrap the few photos that I can find from his FIRST BIRTHDAY!

It's about time!!

I bought these great new SURPRISE papers from my Local Scrapbook Store, Scrap-a-Doodle Doo, in Ramsey, NJ -( they are on line too!)  along with the adorable Elmo Diecut!

I then had to figure out how to use the few old and pretty dark photos that I could find from Jake's Birthday, and get them on this layout!

I used all of the colors in the SCHEME, and incorporated Mini Brads, Ribbon and Stripes for the ELEMENTS, and selected the title of one of the poems, which was "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" for the TESTIMONY.

I am very pleased with how the layout came out  - and that I was able to incorporate the elements and participate in this FUN Challenge!

I hope you like my take on CASE FILE #65!

Thanks for stopping by!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri