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July 04, 2009

Our Heros, I Thank You!!!

Today I am taking place in the "Oh Say Can You See Blog Hop" over at SNRCardiverse (if you didn't start there be sure to hop on over there and start at the beginning!) If you came from Tammy's Blog you are on the right path! :)

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So I combined my card for Unscripted Sketches 13 with the challenge of using Red, White & Blue for the blog hop! :)

My card is a tribute to our heros...those who serve in our military each and everyday to protect the freedom that our forefathers fought so hard for...to these heros I would like to say THANK YOU! Happy Independence Day!!!!

7-3-09 US13 Our Heros - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Cardstock: Prism Papers
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Tsukineko
Ribbon: Creative Impressions

Now be sure to head on over to Patti's blog for the next hop along the way! Enjoy!!!

July 02, 2009

Bathing Beauty

So a quick update on Lily Kate... her umbilical cord fell off on Sunday and I gave her her first "real bath" on Monday...she did not like it very much! LOL The pics tell the story! My oldest was the photog for the bath time...didn't he do a great job?

Lily had her two week check up yesterday and is doing great! She is 9lbs 10 oz already so she is definitely GROWING!!! :) We have been busy trying to get lots of stuff done around the house and DH has been gone on one mission already and left again for a second...the first was only three days...this one will be ten...if you think of it, say a prayer that all goes well here at home since I will have all four munchkins by myself for the next week and a half...My parents and younger brothers are coming to visit tomorrow so that will be nice!!! I will have about oh...SIX extra sets of hands by mid afternoon tomorrow and they are going to stay through mid day Sunday! YAY!! :)

Thank you all for your thoughts and best wishes! :) I hope that life gets into a routine here pretty soon so that I can start being creative again and updating my blog on a regular basis! But between now and then just know I am thinking of you all and thinking up projects to do once I do get some spare time! :) Enjoy Lily Kate's first real bath pics...LOL She was SCREAMING her little head off for most of it!!! HAHAHAHA

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June 29, 2009

Just for you

Ok super quick post, I have wanted to get this loaded ALL DAY but haven't been online all day! So this week's sponsor over at CPS is Renaissance By Design and as you know, I LOVE THEIR IMAGES! I hope you like my take on this week's sketch!
6-2-09 CPS122 Thinking of You card - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Stamps: Darling Damask - Renaissance By Design
Ribbon: Raw Silk Taffeta Edge Ribbon - Renaissance By Design
Cardstock: Stormy Dark, Papaya Puree Light, Suede Brown Light Prismatics; Simply Smooth Ivory - Prism Papers
Patterned Paper: A Sweet Life Collection - Webster's Pages
Ink: Dark Brown, Amber Clay & Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Dies: Nested Bird, Ribbon Tags Trio - Spellbinders
Brad: Heritage Small Round Paper Fasteners - Creative Impressions
Paper Crimper - Fiskars
3-D Foam Squares - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

June 27, 2009

Sisters first layout...

Today over at Unscripted Sketches the sketch was just SCREAMING layout to me! And I had JUST the right photo for it too! I thought the best way to make this photo sing was to keep the colors clean and striking....so it was Black and White and a few accent colors... :) The Nested Butterflies Die Template set from Spellbinders is quickly becoming a "grab n go" set for me it seems...I LOVE IT!!! :) Anyway, go check out the sketch for this week and if it grabs your attention, then come play with US!!!!

6-25-09 US12 Sisters Page - Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies:
Cardstock: Prism Papers
Stamps: Heidi Grace
Dies: Nested Butterflies, Scalloped Rectangle - Spellbinders
Gems: Kandi Corp
Staples

June 25, 2009

Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy - Day 4~

Good Morning! Welcome to Pink Lemonade, if you have come here via Michelle Wooderson's Blog or the Spellbinders Blog and haven't missed any of the other newest release reveals along the way then good for you!! If you haven't started at the beginning I think you had better, so you don't miss a chance to win all of these beautiful new Pendants die templates from Spellbinders and their matching Borderabilities die templates too! I have a fun little project to share but first I have to get "the business" out of the way...read on -

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Spellbinders Introduces:

Shapeabilities Pendants Blog Frenzy

June 22 through June 29th, available for ordering June 30, 2009

Commenting on this post is welcome but does not enter you into the contest. This contest is sponsored directly by Spellbinders Paper Arts. Please read the post to find directions for entering. If you have any questions, please e-mail PenContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us

Welcome to the 4th day of Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy! (The contest is now closed but read on for all the info and the release photos!)

Spellbinders is celebrating the introduction of Pendants die templates, a new die line that will inspire your creative mind.  You have the opportunity to win the die templates I’m introducing today by entering the contest at the end of this post.

Be sure to read all the rules before entering! You still have until Tomorrow, June 26th, 8:30 am EST to enter for yesterday's reveal over at Michelle's blog - Mish Mash and until June 26th 11:59 pm EST to enter mine. ETA: This contest is now over, thanks for playing along~!

To see previous reveals, or to go to any of the ones coming up, feel free to visit the following:

June 22nd, 2009 - Becca Feeken @ Amazing Paper Grace.

June 23rd, 2009 - Debbie Olson @ Thinking Inking.

June 24th, 2009 - Michelle Wooderson @ Mish Mash.

June 25th, 2009 - Right here! ME! @ Pink Lemonade!

June 26th, 2009 - Sherry Cheever @ Walkin' On The Bad Side.

June 27th, 2009 - Heidi Blankenship @ Embellished Dreams.

June 28th, 2009 - Linda Duke @ Linda's Works of Heart.

June 29th, 2009 - Jennifer Davis @ Preservation Arts.

After the entry deadline is reached, Spellbinders will randomly pick one entry from each Blog Frenzy reveal as stated in the “Rules”. Winner will be contacted by e-mail within 24 hours of the contest deadline. Winner will have 72 hours to reply to that e-mail to claim the prize.  If Winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new name will be drawn for said prize.  Winner will receive the new die templates being revealed on the specific daily blog post they are entering.

Entrants visiting all 8 Spellbinders Pendant Reveals and correctly entering their information into the separate drawings, as described below, will automatically be entered into a GRAND PRIZE give away of a full set of the 8 Pendants die templates and 8 matching Petite Border die templates being revealed.

Rules  
Any participant wishing to be included in the daily drawing for the Spellbinders Pendants die templates Blog Frenzy give-away must adhere to all of the following rules. We are happy to welcome US and International blog guests for this Frenzy.

To enter each drawing on sneak peeks between June 22 and June 29, visit the reveal blog and click on the contest link to reveal an e-mail window. In the subject line of the e-mail, enter the die template name being revealed. Each blog reveal will remain open for 48 hours. Only 1 entry per blog is allowed and participant must use the same email address daily to be considered for grand prize entry, no exceptions. Please consider whether you will have access to the same e-mail address from June 22nd through June 29th and plan accordingly.

Spellbinders Design Team members and employees are not eligible for drawings.

Any participant wishing to be automatically entered into the drawing for the Pendants Frenzy Grand Prize must enter all 8 blog reveals and follow all the above rules.

Please note:

*Spellbinders will only use email information to contact the winner.

*Spellbinders will not share this email address with any other parties.

*Spellbinders will not use this email information for advertisements or communications

other than to contact the winner.

*If you wish to be included in further communications from Spellbinders, please go to their homepage SpellbindersPaperArts.com and sign up for their newsletter.

Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy drawing, for this post is now closed!

For more Spellbinders product release information go to Spellbinders Paper Arts Blog

If you have any questions regarding the contest, send an e-mail to: PenContestQuestions@spellbinders.us

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OK now that I have all that "business" out of the way, I am happy to be able to share with you today:

S4-203-CONTEMPORARY-HEARTS-PENDANT

S4-203 Contemporary Hearts Pendant - MSRP $24.99  &

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 S4-212 Contemporary Hearts Borderabilities MSRP $19.99

The Contemporary Hearts Pendant die templates contains a large die, a small die and two accent dies all ranging from just over three and a half inches wide down to just over an inch. Designed with high detail and sized for layering, the possibilities are endless!

When I first saw the die I was assigned to use I knew exactly what I wanted to make... a Christmas Ornament! I love adding new ornaments to my tree each year and so I thought, why not start now rather than wait for that last minute rush during the holiday season? Then I also thought it would be fun to make a matching gift that could be kept out year round and so that is how the framed artwork piece came to be! :)

I have created a step by step instructional tutorial, with photos, showing how to create the ornament. For the framed artwork, simply use steps 1-7 to recreate the layered pendant. Enjoy~

Victorian Layered Christmas Ornament
Designed By: Keri Lee Sereika

01 Supplies Needed - Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies:
Three largest dies from - Contemporary Hearts Pendant - Spellbinders
Patterned Paper & Ruffled Taffeta Trim - Webster's Pages
Cardstock: Vanilla Cream & Birchtone Dark Prismatics - Prism Papers
Papier-mâché Rectangular Ornament - Craft Store
Krylon Hammered Finish Metallic Spray Paint
Foam Tape or 3-D Foam Squares - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Gems and other Embellishments as you see fit.
(Before beginning spray paint all sides and edges of papier-mâché ornament and allow to fully dry.)


02 Die cut each shape - Keri Lee Sereika

Step1 - Begin by die cutting one layer of each shape and remove from dies. You may need to use a paper piercer or needle to help remove the die cut from the die. Each die is designed with small holes in the back surface for just this very reason...
Note: Due to the high detail of the dies we have found it is sometimes beneficial to run the die through your die cut machine, turn one quarter turn and run it through again just to be sure all edges and details have been captured.

03 Fold Largest die cut in half - Keri Lee Sereika
Step 2 - Fold the largest die cut image (the patterned paper one) in half matching the edges.

04 Open and fold in half in the opposite direction- Keri Lee Sereika
Step 3 - Open the die cut and turn one quarter turn, fold in half again. Your die cut image should now be creased in quarters.  Open once again and turn one eighth turn and fold in half.


05 Repeat folding until you have a die looking like this- Keri Lee Sereika
Step 4 - Repeat folding and opening and turning one last time, then pinch the point of each heart to create a "mountain / valley" fold pattern. Your die cut shape should look like the one pictured here.

06 Layer die cuts using small pieces of foam squares or mounting tape- Keri Lee Sereika
Step 5 - Place small pieces of foam tape or 3-D Foam Squares onto the top two layers of  cardstock die cut shapes and layer them onto one another and then onto the patterned paper die cut shape.

07 Close Up of Layered Die - Keri Lee Sereika
Here is the final layered die image, isn't the detail and dimension LOVELY?

08 Ornament base painted with trim adhered - Keri Lee Sereika
Step 6 - Use a hot glue gun to adhere trim to outside edges of painted papier-mâché ornament base.

Final Project - Victorian Christmas Ornament - Contemporary Hearts Pendant - Keri Lee Sereika
Step 7 - Adhere the layered Contemporary Hearts Pendant die cut to the painted papier-mâché ornament using 3-D Foam Squares or foam tape. Embellish with gems to complete your project!

And here is the framed art project I created to accompany my Victorian Christmas Ornament! :)
I sing for Joy Frame - Keri Lee Sereika

 

Thanks so much for hopping along with us and I hope you enjoy my project & the rest of the projects the team has in store for you!

K

June 23, 2009

Bits n Pieces....You don't want to miss this post!

Ok so I have a bunch of stuff to share with you.... let me see...

First: HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE SPELLBINDERS BLOG LATELY?????
You will not want to miss this one guys!!! Spellbinders has an ENTIRE NEW LINE OF DIES and they are sneak peeking them all over the internet over the next WEEK with chances to win win win some goodies! :)

Second: HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE PRISM BLOG LATELY?????
They are doing a FABULOUS KIT GIVEAWAY! Check out the PRISM BLOG for details!

Third: I got a fun little award from my friend Sarah and thought I would share it and a link back to her blog! Thank you Sarah!

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And lastly: I am hoping to get some creative me time today, so I hope to be back later on with a project of SOME SORT to share with you! TTFN!!

June 22, 2009

A free photo editing class...

Jessica Sprague is celebrating...and we are all invited to the party!!! She is offering a FREE PHOTO EDITING CLASS!!! Here is all the info and a LINK to how to register! Have fun!

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June 21, 2009

A Thousand Thank Yous

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for all of your lovely comments, blessings, prayers and best wishes over the last few weeks. Especially during this past week while I was in labor and delivering our sweet newest blessing Lilyanne Kathryn. Lily Kate is doing GREAT and so am I. Aside from everything just needing to have some time to get back to "normal" (whatever that now may be) the healing process is going along great. :) Thank you for all of your kindnesses and just be assured I cherished each and every one! So from the bottom of my heart, and the rest of the family too - THANK YOU... a thousand times, THANK YOU!


Today our sponsor over at Card Positioning Systems is My Sentiments Exactly! and what fabulous stamps and rubons we were given to use! Here is my card using this weeks sketch!

6-11-09 CPS121 - A Thousand Times Thank You card - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Stamps: Twin Birds Stamp Set & Thank You Rubons - My Sentiments Exactly
Cardstock: Frosted Pink, Papaya Puree Med & Light, Intense Pink Prismatics; Simply Smooth White - Prism Papers
Dies: Scalloped Circle, Nested Flower, Flower Impressabilities - Spellbinders
Ink: LadyBug & Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko
Ribbon: Creative Impressions
Gems: Kandi Corp

June 20, 2009

Super quick post...

Hey Gang!

I nearly forgot to come back and share this card with you! Today is Unscripted Sketch 11! I thought my new image "Curly Tree" from Renaissance By Design was just right for this sketch. :) I added the little Crystalina Gems from Kandi Corp in place of "fruit" on the tree and although it doesn't show well at all in the photo this happy little card shimmers and shines! :) Enjoy!

6-10-09 US11 Friendship Tree - Keri Lee Sereika

Ok it is time for an update!

Hi!!! I thought it would be a good time for an update!

I am HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL! We were released to come home on Thursday and it is great to be home...

Lily Kate is doing great! We had to bring her for her 2day check at the pediatrician and Lily has already gained back three of the six ounces she lost! The Dr. was thrilled to see that. I was happy to hear it. :)

I took a few photos of her yesterday that I thought you would all get a kick out of! :) I will be back later on with my card for this week's Unscripted Sketch but for now, here's Lily!

6-18-09 Lily Kate Eyes Open web
This was in the hospital ... she was checking it all out.

6-19-09 Lily Kate Baby in a Basket Photo Op Web
Then here is a classic photo I do with all my kids...it started with EJ in this very basket.. LOL

6-19-09 Lily Kate Close Up 2 Photo Op WEB
Close up shot of her sweetheart face.

6-19-09 Lily Kate Close Up Photo Op WEB
And one more...look at her sweet lips!! She has kissem cheeks too! LOL

June 17, 2009

More of Lily

Here are some more shots of the new little girl.  She is just so precious, and such a good baby.  We'll get more info out once everyone is home.

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SHE'S HERE!!!

Here she is, Lilyanne Kathryn Sereika came into this world last night, at 7:38 p.m.  She was a chunky 8 lbs., 15 oz., and 21" long.  Momma and Lily are doing just fine, and will be home real soon.  Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes.

 
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June 15, 2009

Beautiful Borders

My girlfriend Tami Mayberry is now designing stamp sets as well as digital stamps for Sweet N Sassy Stamps...I just got her first stamp set - Beautiful Borders in the mail today and I am IN LOVE!!! It was just released today so HURRY UP AND GO ORDER YOUR OWN SET!!!

This card came together super quickly...it took longer for me to adhere each gem than it did to stamp and assemble the rest of the card! LOL Gotta love it!!! If you want to see more fabulous samples be sure to check out Tami's blog...she has been cranking out the MOST GORGEOUS SAMPLES for a while now.... But for now, here is my simple card...ENJOY!!

6-15-09 Beautiful Borders Friend - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Stamps: Beautiful Borders, Love of A Friend - Sweet N Sassy Stamps
Ink: Ocean & Blackbird Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Cardstock: Baby Blue Dark Prismatics; Simply Smooth White - Prism Papers
Ribbon: Creative Impressions
Gems: Kandi Corp

June 14, 2009

Happy Bird-day to you!

This week's sponsor over at CPS is 2RedBananas. We were each sent a stamp set from their new Chicken Line - I was given the Bird- Day set! And here is my card:
5-30-09 CPS120 Happy Bird-Day card - Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies:
Stamps: 2RedBananas
Cardstock: Frosted Yellow, Frosted Amethyst, Majestic Purple Dark Prismatics; Simply Smooth Ivory; Espresso - Prism Papers
Patterned paper : Doodlebug
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko
Rouge Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Smooch Inks: Sugarplum, Pumpkin, Gold Lame - Clearsnap (Sugarplum Courtesy of 2RedBananas)
Copic Markers
Dies: Curved Rectangles Nestabilites - Spellbinders
Corner Rounder
Light Green Grosgrain Ribbon

June 13, 2009

Life Unscripted... US10

Today brings us another Saturday Sketch over at Unscripted Sketches. And I have to say it is another great sketch! The team has put together quite the variety of projects for you this week so please head on over, check out the sketch and give it a try this week! :) Enjoy!

6-10-09 US10 Trust In The Lord card - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Cardstock: White Felt; Intense Pink, Papaya Puree Med, Black, Vibrant Teal Prismatics - Prism Papers
Stamps: Scripture Collection - Our Daily Bread Designs; Polka Parts - Renaissance By Design
Ink: Lime Pastel, Blackbird Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Dies: Nested Butterfly die templates - Spellbinders
Gems: Kandi Corp
Ribbon: Black & White Gingham - SU (retired)
Staples

June 12, 2009

I am getting all sorts of caught up!

Well our sweet little blessing is a very stubborn baby and is now three days over due! LOL I am feeling good but must admit I am SERIOUSLY AGITATED tonight...I just want to get it over with already! I am just feeling a bit out of sorts...luckily we have friends coming to visit in a few minutes and I have planned to make them some banana splits! It is horribly hot and humid here today so I think a nice cold banana split will cheer us ALL up! :)

And since the baby is not yet here I have been able to get caught up on all sorts of stuff....I mailed out five packages and two cards today!!! The postage alone was nearly forty dollars!! WOW has postage gone up or WHAT???

Anywhooo...I made a cute little set for my friend Hilary's son...I had told her I would send him a little secret pal RAK THREE MONTHS AGO and it totally slipped my mind! So today I decided it was HIGH TIME I got busy and made him a fun little gift...so this is what I made! I filled the bag with candy and side walk chalk.... Enjoy!

6-12-09 You're A Star Gift Bag & Card - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Cardstock: Blush Red Dark, Black, Sunflowers Med, Intense Mint - Prism Papers
Patterned Paper: Reminisce (I think)
Stamps: Hero Arts
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko
Dies: Pinking Circle, Stars 5 - Spellbinders
Ribbon: Red & White Gingham
Paper Crimper: Fiskars
Rosy Red Glitter - Sparkle N Sprinkle

June 11, 2009

Prism Blog Project Sneak Peek~ Who's the Rockstar?

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Head on over to see what I have cooked up for my Prism June Project!!!  Yes it is a layout...CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? :) And yes... you need to click the link to see the rest...this is just a peeky peek!

June 10, 2009

Real Quick...

I just wanted to pop in and let you know we are still here with no baby news yet... :) I am still feeling pretty good, thank the Lord...but I am feeling more tired than because sleep seems to run from me at an early hour  of the morning! :) I will check back in with you tomorrow... :) K

June 08, 2009

Still hanging a"ROUND"....

Just thought I would post a quick update and let you all know I am still here, still pregnant but due tomorrow so anytime now we will  be having this little bundle! :)

I have felt great up until yesterday...I just haven't "felt right" since yesterday morning...my stomach has been upset and I just feel TIRED so I am thinking we are definitely making progress! LOL

I will keep you up to date as things happen here! And I hope you all have a great week!

K

June 07, 2009

Just Chillin'

Our sponsor over at Card Positioning Systems this week is Hanna Stamps. I went to browse the stamps and just HAD TO HAVE this cute little Hammock Riley stamp...isn't he sweet??? I used my Labels One Nestabilities die as a stencil/mask with my Copic Airbrushing System again...I am totally addicted I think! LOL Enjoy! See you again soon!

5-30-09 CPS119 - Happy Bird-Day card - Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies:
Stamps: Hammock Riley - Hanna Stamps
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink - Tsukineko
Copic Markers and Air Brush System
Cardstock: Papaya Puree Light, Spring Willow Medium, Twilight Dark, Black Prismatics; Simply Smooth White - Prism Papers
Patterned Paper - Decorative Cardstock - Unknown
Dies: Labels One Nestabilities - Spellbinders
Really Big Brads - Bazzill
Paper Crimper, Corner Rounder
Computer Generated Sentiment

June 06, 2009

To Love...

Today's creation is done using the Unscripted Sketches 09 sketch! :) It is a really fun sketch that worked just right for these "new" Fancy Pants Delight Papers...tell me these colors are not just fun and funky!!! 

See my "brackets" on either side of my main image? They were made using Labels One Nestabilities from Spellbinders! I first put a piece of double sided tape onto my cutting plate, then I layered the dies onto that and lined them up, and then I made sure they were stuck nicely to the tape and then placed my cardstock on top and ran it right through! You can do this same thing using the magnetic spacer plate but I find it works better when I use the double sided tape to be sure it is not going anywhere! :)


6-3-09 US09 - To Love - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Cardstock: Intense Kiwi, Razzleberry Dark Prismatics; Espresso - Prism Papers
Patterned Papers - Delight Line - Fancy Pants Designs
Dies: Labels One Nestabilities - Spellbinders
Brads: Bright Sparkle Round Paperfasteners, Brass Small Round Paper Fasteners - Creative Impressions
Paper flower: Prima??
3-D Foam Squares - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

June 05, 2009

It is time to have some fun

This month marks Pink Persimmon's first Birthday and they are THROWING A PARTY ALL MONTH LONG!!! :) They have challenges and prizes planned for all sorts of fun all month long! This week is the The PINK and ORANGE Challenge here are the details! ( And the details can be found here too. )

June 1st thru June 12th
The PINK and ORANGE Challenge. Create a card, layout, home decor, or any type of art, as long as it uses the colors of Pink and Orange.  Link your image to a comment in the blog post and we'll do a random draw from all the participants on June 13th.   Winning Prize: $25 gift certificate to the store, plus the 2009 Stamping Ideas book from Scrapbook Trends.  

Here is my card that I created to help them celebrate... It also uses this week's Unscripted Sketch 08 one more time. :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY PINK PERSIMMON!

6-5-09 US08 Happy Birthday card - Keri Lee Sereika
 

Supplies:
Cardstock: Espresso; Simply Smooth White; Rose Medium, Intense Orange, Intense Pink, Frosted Pink  Prismatics - Prism Papers
Patterned Paper: California Collection - Urban Lily
Stamps: Dutch Journal Circle, Banner Set Small, Little Cuties - Pink Persimmon
Ink: Rose Bud & Tangelo Memento Dye Ink - Tsukineko
Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Pens: Spica Glitter Pens - Copic
Dies: Classic Circle, Classic Scalloped Circle, Labels One - Spellbinders
Ribbon & Brads: Creative Impressions

June 04, 2009

Whoops...the day almost got away from me....

Oh I just realized I didn't load my frame that goes with this card from yesterday's post!!! Here you go! Keeping it short due to the late hour but if you need more info read yesterday's post....it will help you out! :)

 

Sing and Make Music - Keri Lee Sereika WEB
Supplies:
Cardstock: Classic Magenta, Frosted Kiwi, Iced Teal & Frosted Teal Prismatics; Kraft - Prism Papers
Stamps: Sing To The Lord - Our Daily Bread Designs
Ink: Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Design Adhesives: Leaf Nouveau, Daisy Daze & Dragonflies - Clearsnap
Dies: Blossom & Scalloped Paisley - Spellbinders
Glitter: Sassy Pee Wee Collection - Art Institute Glitter
Brads: Creative Impressions
Eyelet
Krylon Spray Paint
Wooden Frame from Dollar Store

June 03, 2009

Glitter, flowers dies, and cardstock...does it get any better?

I am REALLY liking my Blossom dies from Spellbinders these days... I have been doing all sorts of fun stuff with them! This card has a matching framed gift that you will see tomorrow if you come on back. And although this card is simple I am pleased with how it turned out. :)


Inspiration Unleashed - I have called your Friends - Keri Lee Sereika WEB  
Supplies:
Cardstock: Classic Magenta, Frosted Kiwi, Iced Teal & Frosted Teal Prismatics; Kraft - Prism Papers
Stamps: Love of a Friend - Sweet N Sassy Stamps
Ink: Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Design Adhesives: Leaf Nouveau - Clearsnap
Dies: Blossom & Scalloped Paisley - Spellbinders
Glitter: Sassy Pee Wee Collection - Art Institute Glitter
Ribbon and Brads: Creative Impressions

June 02, 2009

Call Me!

One of the newest releases from Renaissance By Design is an awesome set called "Call me!" I just think the phone image is ADORABLE!!! And priced at just five dollars it is less than a dollar an image!!! Talk about a great deal!
This card is based on CPS 118, this week's sketch over at Card Positioning Systems. :) Pretty cute huh?
6-1-09 CPS118 Call Me Card - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Cardstock: Intense Pink, Spring Willow , Iced Kiwi, Frosted Pink Prismatics; Espresso; Simply Smooth Ivory - Prism Papers
Stamps: Polka Parts, Call Me! - Renaissance By Design
Ink: Lime Pastel, Chestnut Roan, Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Inks; Top Boss Embossing Ink - Clearsnap
Embossing Powder: Dazzling Copper Embossing Powder - Clearsnap
Dies: Classic Circle, Scalloped Circle Nestabilities; Ladies Fashion Buckles - Spellbinders
Corner Rounder
Crystals and Professional Touch Hot Fix Applicator - Kandi Corp

June 01, 2009

I almost forgot to share this one!

Here is the second card I did for the group of men and women who are either serving or who have served in our church. (Here is the link to the whole story! LOL)

This card is based on Unscripted Sketches 06. It was just the right layout for these images from Cornish Heritage Farms new stamp set "We Remember". I know it is totally simple and not embellished but it did the job I needed it to do and in the time frame I had to work in! I hope you enjoy!

6-1-09 Thank you for your service - Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Cardstock: Kraft; Blush Red Dark, Black, Butter Cream Prismatics - Prism Papers
Stamps: We Remember - Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink - Tsukineko
Paper Crimper

May 31, 2009

I MADE A LAYOUT!!! :D

Hahaha I bet you are all amazed aren't you? I don't do layouts as much as I wish I did! I have been trying to do two a month but this month only seemed to squeak in one... :( Anyway this was for the Show Us Your Backsides Challenge over at Inspire Me - Webster's Pages Ning Community. (If you haven't joined you really should! Lot's of fun stuff there!)
What fun it was to really focus on the backsides of the papers! :)

This was the first time I have used my Heirloom Scroll Border from Spellbinders and I just have to say: "I AM IN LOVE"...what a beautiful edge it gives to the paper!!! Enjoy!

5-30-09 Show Us Your Backsides - Berry Picking Layout - Keri Lee Sereika



Supplies Used:
A Sweet Life Backsides, Storytellers Letters and Trims - Webster's Pages
Cardstock: Natural Felt, Espresso; Spring Willow Medium & Vanilla Cream Prismatics - Prism Papers
Dies: Heirloom Scroll Border, Labels Four Nestabilities - Spellbinders

May 30, 2009

Sketches, sketches everywhere...

It seems like there are sketch sites EVERYWHERE now! LOL I found one I really like called Unscripted Sketches (Thanks to a member of their DT - Steph!) and am going to try to keep up with them as best I can. Their newest sketch goes live on Saturday mornings... this week's sketch was ALOT of fun! I hope you like it too!
I have used two Spellbinders Dies on this card and altered each so that you can see how ELSE to use the dies...instead of just die cutting and sticking them on I am trying to see what else these dies are good for! LOL The first is the Nested Flower...I cut three layers, punched a hole in the middle, placed the brad in the hole then snipped through all three layers down to the brad with my paper snips to create a nice little petaled flower...Like it?? Then with the Long Scalloped Rectangle Large I die cut that cute little scalloped strip you see peeking out from under the patterned paper panel... isn't that fun?? Enjoy the happy colors...they are kinda out of my norm, I admit, but I am trying to stretch myself there too! :D

5-30-09 USS08 - Just Sittin Here -Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Cardstock: Baby Blue Dark, Frosted Kiwi, Intense Kiwi Pristmatics; Espresso; Simply Smooth White - Prism Papers
Stamps: Journaling I, Paisley & Anytime Sentiments Clear Stamp Sets - Impression Obsession
Inks: Rich Cocoa & New Sprout Memento Inks - Tsukineko
Frost White Colorbox Pigment Ink & Ocean Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Dies: Long Scalloped Rectangle, Nested Flower - Spellbinders
Brads & Ribbon: Creative Impressions

May 29, 2009

Wanna try out for the CPS Guest Designer Spot???

Check out all the details here!

May 26, 2009

A True Friend Inspires...

This week our sponsor over at Card Positioning Systems is Innovative Stamp Creations. It is always a treat to see what Betsy sends us in her very generous packages!!! :) And these newest floral sets are no exception. I loved how dainty yet solid this image was! Then pairing it with the Labels Four die made it "just right" for the sketch! I was really happy to see how well the images worked with the die! :) Sometimes it is the little things right?? LOL Enjoy!!
5-18-09 CPS117 You Inspire Me - Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies:
Stamps: Nature Silhouette II - Innovative Stamp Creations
***Cardstock: Blush Red Dark, Frosted Yellow, Tawny Medium Prismatics; Espresso - Prism Papers
Patterned Papers: Dragonfly Duet, Botanicabella Collection - Graphic 45 Papers
Ink: Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black, Lady Bug, Bamboo Shoot Memento Inks - Tsukineko
Dies: Labels Four, Classic Rectangle, Scalloped Circle Nestabilities - Spellbinders
Ribbon & Brads - Creative Impressions