Jan 05 2009
I’m working on CHA samples
Hi everyone, CHA is fast approaching and I’ve got to get in design mode! I’ll be busy over the next couple of weeks getting ready for my trip to California. I have several designs on my blog using this stamp and I’m in the process of categorizing all of my designs so that when you click on the category, you’ll see different designs for that particular stamp. This stamp’s actual name is birdhouse flowers, but I like to call it wildflowers because it reminds me so much of a spray of wildflowers.
I’ve designed a bookmark using my new long rectangle Nestibilities that I ordered from Joan’s Gardens as well as an order for Kaiser pearls, I love those pearls! I added the pearls to the glittered butterflies in different sizes using the Martha Stewart butterfly punch. This design also qualifies for Sharon Johnson’s ssnotime67 - new toys challenge; not only am I using new nesties and pearls, but I’m also using new bookmark tassels from The Paper Company. My son said these won’t make good bookmarks because of the dimension of the butterflies (three layers total). Silly guy, these are for looks, not function! Really . . . guys just don’t get it!
Oh, and isn’t this picture so lovely with the background colors, they almost blend right in with the actual design. Another new toy was a fabulous Canon camera from my hubby, it’s just perfect for taking pictures of my projects, isn’t he such a sweetie! I think he was more excited Christmas morning than I was.
I made six bookmarks and will be bringing some to CHA as samples. I hope to see many of you there, please come by to say Hi.
- Stamps: A Muse Sentiment
- Paper: Prism Dark Cobalt Blue, Bienfang water color paper 140 lbs. cold-pressed
- Ink: Versamark, SU Classic Black
- Accessories: Water color brush, hole punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punch; long rectangle nesties, Krylon gold leaf pen, bookmark tassle, heating tool, Ranger gold/gold tinsel EP, Kaiser Pearls, dimensionals, Tombow markers, Dazzling Diamonds, Glue Glider
Jerri, those are breathtakingly beautiful! I will be going to CHA as well, and promise to look you up at the Me & Carrie Lou booth!
And no, guys just don’t get it! LOL!
Those are beautiful! Nice to see you back and sharing your work!
We are all looking forward to your class at CHA!! It is going to be so much fun!!
Gorgeous bookmarks! If I had one of those, I sure would hate to hide it between the pages of a book. I would love to be able to take one of your water coloring classes!
Hi Jerri, Is there somewhere that sells Me & Carri Lou stamps again? I know the one lady that you refered me to I thought wasn’t selling them anymore. TIA
Those bookmarks are very nice!
Oh My Word! Your bookmarks are beautiful! TFS!
Those are so beautiful ! I wish I were going to CHA and would love to take your watercolor class-any chance someone can video it- I would buy a copy….
You keep inspiring me!
Oh I agee with Lisa Phillippi - you make a video of your watercolor class and I WILL buy it!! Everything you create is just incredible - have you ever thought about doing a series of video classes?????
Have a grand time at CHA - would love to tag along
Hi Jerri! So nice to *see* you! I hope that you had a really good break with your guys!
Well, these are gorgeous and you are going to WOW them at CHA girl! I so wish I could be there to see you in action!
Big hugs to you as your prepare!
Jerri, I have to add my “here, here” to those comments above. I’m sure there are multitudes of SCSers as well as many others who would gladly pay to purchase videos of your watercoloring techniques and/or take E-classes. Think about it — please. No one shows the quality and beauty of the MCL line like you can.
Just stunning!!! Your watercoloring just brings these images to life!!! As stated above, NO ONE can show the beauty of this line of stamps like you can — amazing!!! Fabulous job, as always!!! Have fun preparing - I sooooo wish I could be there to take your class!!!! Maybe someday!!!
Jerri your bookmarks are gorgeous! I really can’t seem to get over the “Awe” and my mouth falling open every time I see some of your new work..
Would love to tae your class. How do you do that? Just show up at CHA or do you have to sign up for the class? I imagine your classes are booked thru the entire show!
Good Wishes in Preparing!
Gorgeous, Jerri. The book marks look like a big flower garden/
Soooooooo gorgeous! I’m pulling out my Tombow markers and am going to watercolour much more this year. The impact is wow. You do such beautiful work. Thank you for all the inspiration you give me.
Just beautiful, Jerri. I look forward to seeing your post daily and really can’t wait to see the new stamps and what you do with them.
Jerri, these bookmarks are amazing! So wish I could go to CHA w/you…I know everyone will love your class on watercoloring.
Pinky
Jerri, these are absolutely beautiful. I ditto everyone else’s comments. They are just breath taking, as is all your work.
I am glad you have been able to spend time with “your guys”.
Thanks for sharing with us!
Joan
Jerri, Those are STUNNING!!!! Is there a catalogue available yet for Me and Carrie Lou? I sure would love to be able to access one to order some stamps!
Have a wonderful trip! I sure do wish I was going with you!!!
Your bookmarks are gorgeous, Jerri!! I would be tempted to frame them…rather than use them. *wink*
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Jerri! I wish I could take your class. When are you coming to Naperville? :o) My son also went back to college. They grow so fast… It’s a reality he’s gone back to school, when I walk past his room and the bed is made and there’s no clothes on the floor. I still have my daughter at home. She can make it look like there’s two teenagers here. :o)
I love the bookmarks!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
These are so beautiful Jerri. I’m so glad you had a good and relaxing time off with your guys. It’s good to see you back.
Simply Stunning!
These are just gorgeous Jerri! I would so love to take a watercoloring class from you! Why don’t you come up North to the U.P. to give Sharon and I a lesson?
Oh, man, Jerri…I sure will miss seeing you this time around…I won’t be going but will be there in spirit!! I just love your bookmarks…such vibrant colors and I love the added butterflies and pearls…just stunning!!!
these are so beautiful. I love the rich color.
The card took my breath away. Love it. One of my favorite colors is colbalt blue.
Would you start listing the Tombow marker number you use on your cards? I love the blue Tombow color and own many of the Tombows but I still can’t tell by just looking which Tombow was used on the card..
These are so gorgeous, Jerri!! And I just had to laugh at your son’s comment. They really just DON’T get it do they!! LOL
These bookmarks are gorgeous! They would be perfect to give as a gift along with a book of course.
So pretty and sweet! Absolute treasures! Love the soft shading around the flowers.
Wow Jerri gorgeous!!