Wednesday, November 28, 2012

WOYWW 182, Pick Your Plum, and other stuff

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

How's that for a ridiculous blog post title?  Needless to say, I'm no world renowned writer!!

Well, I'm embarrassed to say this is the state of my desk/room:


It's just plain ridiculous.  I've been working like a crazy person to get stuff ready for a craft show on Saturday.  Now, I'm not doing the craft show.  While that's somewhat a relief because I can slow down a bit, I still have all this STUFF!  So I took the majority of it to the shop where I have a booth yesterday...hence the SU bag on my chair (that was my carry all yesterday).  So today I'm going to clean up a bit and then crank out some Christmas cards.  Most have been farmed out to the shop, so I need more for my Etsy store.  Also for my local Avon store, who allow me to have some cards there as well.

And if you're wondering why I would even post a picture of this mess, it's all thanks to the wonderful Julia at Stamping Ground.  It's our weekly romp around the globe to visit other messy creative work spaces!

On another note, have you heard of Pick Your Plum?  It's an awesome website that has new and fun items and ridiculous prices each weekday.  Today they have these super cool striped straws in four different colors.  Reminds me of an old fashioned soda shop or something.  If you're interested, click through via my link and check it out:  Pick Your Plum.  There's also a pic below you can click on, or in the right sidebar on my blog.





And on another topic.....
Do you all have business/fan pages on Facebook?  I started one recently and it could use some "Like" love.  If you're interested, click on the link below and pop on over to "Like" my page.  If you want me to do the same for yours, post your link in a comment and I'll be sure to hop on over there!!

Cards and More by Sheri



Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Stamping!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Craft Show Goodies

Happy Monday Everyone!

I mentioned in my last post that I was working on items for an upcoming craft show.  It's this Saturday, and the mad scramble is on!  After my husband being on vacation all last week, I hope I get more accomplished this week!  Love ya, honey, but you cramp my craft time!  lol

Here's a peek at some of the items I've been working on.  Any suggestions for your best sellers at craft shows?

I plan to crank out 6 more of these this week, for a total of 10 for the show

Nothing like some fun with Hershey bars!

Scored these cute tins at Pick Your Plum.

Trying my hand at some sets of tile coasters.
Love me some Tic Tac packs!

My goal this week is to produce a bunch of Christmas cards, among other things.  I whipped out six last night in the "Triple Time" style.  I'm also going to grab my little pencil packs and post it note packs from my permanent craft booth and take those as well.

Whew.  I'm tired just thinking about all I need to do!


Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Stamping!

Friday, November 23, 2012

Happy Black Friday!

Good morning everyone!  I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving yesterday (those who celebrate).  Hubby and I had a wonderful day.  He smoked a turkey and it was beyond yummy!  Wow!

Today I'm hosting two auctions on Tophatter.  At 9 am central time, it's Handmade for the Holiday.  Still time to submit items and do some awesome shopping!


Great handmade stuff! 


And at noon central time, I'm hosting a CRAFT SUPPLIES auction.  That should get your attention!!  Great deals and great variety, so please come check it out!!








I've been franticaly working on items for a craft show on December 1, and I'll be posting some of my goodies in the days to come.  Any suggestions for your best sellers in the past for paper crafty items??

Have a fabulous day!


Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Stamping!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

WOYWW 180

Hello my friends!

I have a confession to make.

I am a bad blogger as of late.  I ask for your forgiveness.

Free Smiley Courtesy of www.millan.net

I've been sucked into the world of Tophatter and other various sundry online activities.  Oh no...nothing illegal.  Just time stealing.  You know....Facebook....Pinterest....Etsy....and the list goes on.  I firmly believe there should be a twelve (or more) step program for these ailments.  Would you join me at a group meeting???

Anyway, it's that time of the week when we zip around the globe visiting other crafty desks in the grand blogosphere.  Our trip is sponsored by the lovely Julia at Stamping Ground.

This evening as I prepare to "call it a night" as they say, here is the state of affairs of my desk:



The arts and crafts market where I have a booth is having a special event on December 1st  featuring American Girl and Santa.  Yes, an odd combo, but nevertheless, what I had to work with.  The shop owner asked me to make autograph booklets.  Apparently there will be one of the models who portrays one of the "American Girls" along with Santa, so I guess that constitutes an autograph session.  So I perused the AG website, and that's where the color scheme and stars came from.


Since I was asked to keep the books small both in size AND price, I did virtually no embellishing.  This is a little matchbook-style section with four pages for the autographs.


As I still have a bunch of 6 X 9 envelopes left from when my daughter got married over a year ago, I employed them for the other "pages."  Folded in half and trimmed slightly, dressed up with pretty paper and a couple of tag inserts, they do the job nicely.




And next up, waiting on my computer desk.....


Waiting for some pretty Christmas papers and ribbon.  Why yes...I'm prepping for a "Winter Fest" show at a local elementary school on December 1.  Busy, busy, busy.......



Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Stamping!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Handmade for the Holidays

Happy Friday Everyone!

I hope you've all had an awesome week and awesome plans for the weekend!!  I've been busy prepping for another community auction on Tophatter.  You've heard me mention it before....it's an online live auction site where you can find loads of awesome stuff AND you can sell loads of awesome stuff.  I've started hosting my own community auctions.  While it's time consuming, it's also fun.

Handmade for the Holidays

Upcoming Community Auctions


The holiday season is fast approaching.  Now is the time to get that Christmas shopping done.  And what better way to shop than from the comfort of your own home for lovingly made handmade items.  Give gifts that really mean something this year.

Join me for some fantastic auctions on Tophatter.com.  Some that I'm hosting, and some that I'm not.  Check it out!

My upcoming auctions:


November 9, 2012 - 9:00 am CST 
 http://tophatter.com/auctions/8940?campaign=community

November 17, 2012 - 9:00 am CST 
 http://tophatter.com/auctions/8941?campaign=community

November 23, 2012 - 9:00 am CST
 http://tophatter.com/auctions/8942?campaign=community  
Do your Black Friday shopping with us!!!


If you are a handmade artisan and would like to submit items to my auctions, or you know someone who would, please feel free to submit up to five items per auction date.


Also coming up is a special handmade holiday auction hosted by Katie.  Awesome variety of artisan crafters.


November 10, 2012 - 7:00 pm CST
 http://tophatter.com/auctions/331d1a/submit?campaign=community


Please email me if you have any questions.  And feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone who might be interested in doing some quality Christmas shopping in their jammies!!



ALSO -- On November 23 at 12 noon CST, I'm hosting "Black Friday Craft Supplies" auction.  If you need to destash your craft room, or you're looking for new supplies, this is the auction for you.  And selling on Tophatter is very easy.  Just set up your seller profile, and away you go!
To RSVP and invite:
http://tophatter.com/auctions/9160

To Submit:
http://tophatter.com/auctions/35053e/submit?campaign=community

Join me for the fun!!!  And sell you stuff too!!

Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Stamping!