The 12 Kits of Occasions: July with Marybeth "Christmas in July"

The 12 Kits of Occasions are celebrating Christmas this month. What a great theme for hot, steamy July! It has been unusually hot in Kansas this summer but the worse part is the humidity which we don't normally have with high temperatures. Marybeth was our very talented hostess and sent an amazing collection of Christmas beauties. See the wonderful collage photo that Lindsey did for us below. There were beautiful papers, great die cuts and fun images. I still have several adorable little critters that I haven't used yet so it will be fun to see what everyone else made and do some CASing! To see all the great creations yourself, click HERE to connect to the 12 Kits blog.

PHOTO BY LINDSEY

Look at all this gorgeous gold! I had a little trouble with getting good photographs so hope you can at least get an idea of all the sparkle! 

ADDED SENTIMENT, EMBOSSED IN GOLD,  IS FROM WPLUS9 SILVER BELLS SET.

ADDED SENTIMENT IS FROM TECHNIQUE TUESDAY JINGLE ALL THE WAY, WITH A FEW
STAMPENDOUS SNOWFLAKES STAMPED IN GOLD.

ADDED SENTIMENT IS FROM MY FAVORITE THINGS HAND LETTERED HOLIDAY AND, IN HONOR OF MARYBETH, I ADDED LOTS OF GLOSSY ACCENTS ON THE BERRIES.

ADDED SENTIMENT, EMBOSSED IN GOLD, IS FROM HERO ARTS

It's not too early to start on Christmas so hope you got some inspiration from today's hop!

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend,

Sharron

Hupffeh Bffday, Darnell!!!

Earlier today I saw this post and knew I wanted to make this card for Darnell! She is one of the sweetest, most lovable people in blogland. We have never met in person but I have long enjoyed her fun, creative and humorous blog. If you have never visited her blog, you must! Just click HERE!! It won't take long for you to understand why I just had to make this card for her birthday. Unfortunately I made it today so it won't get to her until after her birthday is over but I'm still wanting to wish her a wonderful birthday and much joy in the next year.

THIS IMAGE IS A DIGITAL FROM MO MANNING. THE FIRST TIME I SAW IT I JUST KNEW IT WAS MADE FOR DARNELL. SORRY THE SILVER ISN'T ALL SPARKLY LIKE IN REAL LIFE!

Thanks for letting me share,

Sharron

The 12 Kits of Occasions: June with Joyce "Birthdays to Die 'Cut' For"

One of my most needed type of cards is birthdays. So what a treat when I received my kit for the June 12 Kits of Occasions. Joyce, our wonderful hostess, sent an amazing collection of die cuts, stamped images and sentiments plus some great papers---all designed for this month's theme "birthdays! Gosh, there were so many cool options. And, as always, I still have lots left for creating later! Thank you, Joyce, for a really fun month. And one of the great things about using die cuts is that cards come together so quickly. :)

Below is a collage showing the variety we had to work with.

PHOTO BY LINDSEY

OF COURSE, I LOVE TO COLOR SO THIS COLLECTION OF CUPCAKES WAS A FUN PLACE TO BEGIN.

GOTTA LOVE BLACK AND WHITE WITH ACCENTS OF RED!

I DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF THIS EMBOSSING FOLDER THAT I GOT ON SALE FROM A LOCAL SCRAPBOOK STORE BUT I DID FIND OUT THAT IT DOESN'T DO WELL USING LIGHTWEIGHT CARDSTOCK. AFTER TWO SHREDDED VERSIONS, I SWITCHED TO 100 LB. CARDSTOCK FROM WPLUS9.

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So, are you ready to create some birthday cards? There are lots more creations so be sure to click HERE to connect with the 12 Kits of Occasions blog where you can hop to all the other members' blogs.

Thanks for letting me share!

Have a great day,

Sharron

The 12 Kits of Occasions: May with Sharron "Here Comes the Sun"

Hi all! It's once again time for a 12 Kits of Occasions reveal! This month we are enjoying the end of another school year and the official beginning of summer. I am this month's hostess and thought an appropriate theme would be summer, sun and fun! A special thanks to Lindsey for doing this fabulous collage of the kit contents (see below). A complete list can be found on the 12 Kits blog HERE. I chose stamps with a summer or tropical theme from three different companies and added some papers that had a watercolored look.

We don't have a guest designer this month but I have put together an extra kit that will be mailed to one lucky winner! Just leave comments on the various blogs as well as on the 12 Kits blog for a chance to win. The deadline is June 8.

I'm as anxious as you are to see all the creations so I will keep my blog comments short. Just click HERE to connect with the 12 Kits blog where you will find links to all the members' blogs.

PHOTO BY LINDSEY

Thanks so much for visiting! Hope this helps get you in the mood for some summer fun! Have a great one!!

Sharron

The 12 Kits of Occasions: April with Tracey "Crazy for Coffee"

Love this month's theme for our 12 Kits of Occasions! Tracey, from In My Creative Opinion, decided on "Crazy for Coffee", featuring my favorite beverage. I may drink too much but the current opinion is that it is good for your health so I have something to justify my obsession! But I didn't have any coffee-related stamps so this was a perfect chance to try out supplies from several different companies. The photo below shows some of the supplies included in our kits. Tracey sent lots of fun die cuts, stamped sentiments and wonderful patterned papers, all in the most appropriate colors! My favorite item was the awesome bear from Ellen Hutson. Isn't he adorable! A list of supplies is over on the 12 Kits blog. Visit there or link here.

PHOTO BY TRACEY

"I LOVE YOU MORE THAN"

SENTIMENT IS SLIGHTLY HIDDEN BY THE SEQUINS.

Click HERE to link to the 12 Kits blog where you can connect with all the members' blogs. We also have a special guest designer this month so be sure to visit her blog and leave some love. 

Enjoy the hop and have a wonderful weekend,

Sharron

The 12 Kits of Occasions: March with Michelle "Spring Fling"

Hi all! It's that time again, the very last day of the month, and members of the 12 Kits group are here to share their latest creations. Also again this month, one of our newest members is the hostess. Both of this year's brand new members were willing to put together kits right away--yeah! Michelle Leone, Pretty Periwinkles, is March's talented hostess and her theme is Spring Fling! We were even able to squeeze in some Easter designs, some of which might have already been shared with family and friends!

Be sure to visit the 12 Kits blog to find links to all the other members' blogs. There is also a supply list at the top or you can click here. Michelle was so sweet to provide an extra kit to give away. Leave a comment on the 12 Kits blog for a chance to win!

There is always so much to see so I want to keep my post short. You are going to love all the wonderful supplies Michelle sent. See the photo below. There were many fabulous (some just released) stamp images plus really great die cuts. The colors and pretty spring patterned papers were such fun to work with and Michelle included great embellishments too. Thanks so much for an awesome kit, Michelle!!

For my first card I used a technique that Jennifer McGuire recently posted called Vellum Panel Card. I loved this concept and will use it again. I couldn't cut my circle at an angle however since my Cuttlebug wouldn't allow it. Perhaps just another reason that I need a Big Shot!

Below is a peek inside so you can see how the patterned paper is used. I used just a partial sheet to allow for a blank space for writing.

LOVED THESE FRANTIC STAMPER BUNNIES AND THE ADORABLE BOWS MICHELLE INCLUDED.

HERE I CUT A SUN WITH A PTI DIE AND COVERED IT WITH CLEAR WINK OF STELLA.

Hope you enjoy the hop and that it helps you get in the mood for Spring! There's lots blooming here already with our mild winter. Hope it's as wonderful where you live!

Thanks for visiting,

Sharron

A Surprise Happy Birthday Party for Kim!!!

Hi Kim, hope you are having a truly beautiful day! Thanks to one of your special friends, Kylie at Kylie is Addicted to Stamps, we are all getting together to wish you a very happy birthday! This card will be coming in the mail to you. It's all gold and shiny which unfortunately just doesn't photograph well. Sending birthday hugs along too!!

Kim and I have been on the 12 Kits of Occasions team since the beginning and I never tire of seeing all of her wonderful creations. Besides making awesome cards and other paper projects, she sews beautifully too! And not only is she very talented but she's extra sweet too!!

My card is made with a WPlus9 set, Doodle Buds, and watercolored. It doesn't show in the picture but the border strip design is all in gold as are the stamped stems and the gold embossed sentiment. An enamel dot was added to the one center. I am submitting this to the March CAS Mix Up as well as this week's CAS-ology where the cue word is Doodle!

Be sure to visit Kylie's blog if you want to join us and send Kim some birthday love.

So happy to have you stop by,

Sharron