August Scrap Our Stash Saturday Cartoon Inspired Sketch Challenge "Surprise 75"

Hello everyone!  I hope you are enjoying your summer!  It's hard to believe it is August already!!
Here is my Design Team inspiration layout for Scrap Our Stash Blog's August Saturday Cartoon Inspire Challenge.  
I created a Family Themed Layout, and included Mixed Alphas on my layout too!

Check out the Scrap Our Stash Blog for more inspiration and challenge rules and prize info.

"Surprise 75!"

We surprised my mom on her 75th Birthday at her favorite restaurant. The whole family was there - it was a great night!

I hope you find some time to get creative with us this month - check out the Scrap Our Stash Blog for MORE beautiful inspiration from the rest of the Design Team along with prize info and challenge rules!

Thanks for stopping by - ((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used:
BoBunny  - Starcrossed Collection - Starcrossed, Washi, Love, Altered Buttons, Fether and Honeycomb, Layered Chipboard
October Afternoon - Mini Market Stickers - Grey and Cream, Teal and Cream, Kraft and Black
Jillibean Soup Alphabeans - Blended Black
Prima Say it in Crystals and Bling
Ranger Distress Stains - Vintage Photo, Evergreen Bough, Fired Brick, Tarnished Brass

Challenge YOUrself Blog #48 "A Dream is a Wish your Heart makes"

It is time for the next SUPER Challenge from over at the Challenge YOUrself Blog - This month, we challenge you to make a layout that uses your favorite quote as your inspiration and you also must INCLUDE YOU in your layout!  

Check out the Challenge YOUrself Blog for all the contest rules, prize info and lots more inspiration from the rest of the talented Design Team!!

Here is my DT Inspiration Layout for you - I chose the quote "A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes" - It is one of my favorite quotes - and from one of my favorite movies - Cinderella.  I selected that quote and this photo of my hubby of 35 years and I, because he always makes me feel like a Princess!

Here are some close ups for you!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you play along with us this month at The Challenge YOUrself Blog! I can't wait to see what your favorite quote is and how it inspires YOU!!

Wishing you and your family the 

HAPPIEST of Holiday Seasons!

(((HUGS))) ~ Sherri

Items used:

Base Page - Prima "Flirty Little Secret" - Coy

Prima Flowers - Interlude D

Bella Blvd - Oh My Hearts

Cocoa Vanilla Studio - Free Spirit Flair

Dusty Attic - Floral Corners

Tim Holtz - Small Talk Stickers

Ranger Distress Stains - Peacock Feathers, Peeled Paint, Picked Raspberry

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Simply White, Red Berry, Caribbean Ocean

Nuvo Mousse - Citrus Green, Aquamarine

Adirondack Pearl Paint Dabber

Wink of Stella Green Glimmer Brush

Prima Romantique Layout GIVE-A-WAY!!

UPDATE - APRIL 9th, 2013 
THIS POST has now received OVER 400 hits since it was published last month!!!  Since it seems like many of you LIKE it - I've got a SPECIAL SURPRISE for you -  Head on over to my BLOG POST for my Local Scrapbook Store - Scrap-a-Doodle Doo, in Ramsey, NJ to find out how you can WIN!!
There is a FULL photo of this layout and another FREEBIE for you too!

And -please be sure to become a FOLLOWER of my BLOG - if you don't want to miss out on any future SURPRISES / Challenges and GIVE-A-WAYS TOO!!

PS -I'd love to hear from you -PLEASE take a minute to add a comment on this post, and let me know you were here :-) 

What are you waiting for? 
Head over to THE DOO's BLOG and see how you can WIN!

Thanks - ((HUGS))~ Sherri

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Hi everyone! Sherri here, inviting you to my next class

at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!

 

When? Saturday, March 23rd 11:30AM to 1:30PM

Where? Scrap-a-Doodle Doo! (of course!)

37 C Swan Street

Ramsey, NJ

Cost: $25.00

SEATING is LIMITED and going fast - (only 3 seats/kits left!) So please CALL the Store at 201-818-7060 to reserve yours, OR -you can Sign Up through MEET UP by Clicking HERE! or

on the DOO's WEBSITE HERE!

Here is the FIRST Sneak Peek:

This 1 page 12x12 Layout features BEAUTIFUL Papers from Prima's Romantique Collection!

We will create lots of layers with this VERY VINTAGE Paper collection from PRIMA, and will use Tim Holtz's Tattered Flower and Autumn Gatherings dies to create a Fab-u-lous Flower and cute little leaves adding lots of dimension to this layout.

Distressing and accents will be created using Ranger Distress Stains, and I AM IN LOVE with the BEAUTIFUL and "TRENDY" Bella Blvd Green Feather! HOTNESS!

Lately, I seem to try to use the Unique and Versatile May Arts Web Weave Ribbon, when ever I can, and love the texture it adds to this layout! To soften it up and give it a little SPARKLE - we will spray a Paper Doily with GLIMMER MIST (surprise! surprise!), and even WATER DISTRESS a few corners for more texture and visual interest!

AND... I can't wait to show you what to do with another TRENDY and "Happening" product.... BAKERS TWINE!! - another one of my new "FAVS!" To top it off, we will add a couple of VINTAGE brass buttons too!

Here is your 2nd Sneak Peek -

The double photo mat will hold a 4 x 6 Vertical Photo.

 I hope you can join me!

If you can't make it - there may be KITS to GO available - but please check with the store as these are limited in quantity too!
7 Seats/kits are already spoken for - 
Please call the store at 201 818 7060 to reserve yours -before they are all gone! :-)

THANKS for stopping by!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri