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Creative Blog Hop!

Cheryl · January 26, 2015 · 15 Comments

I’m so excited & honored to be nominated to participate in the Creative Blog Hop! Anne Matasci, my upline and super-talented crafty person, nominated me. Thanks, Anne! Where to start? I pulled out some things that I’d been wanting to play with for a long time. I’ve had the French Fry Box for a couple of months, thinking I’d use it for Christmas, but just didn’t have time to open the package! Now’s my chance!
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These were so quick & simple to put together!! I cut a small piece of Best Year Ever DSP (FREE SAB item!) to line the back of the boxes. The stamp set is from Cycle Celebration punched out using Decorative Label & Large Oval Punches. I just love the Calypso Coral Pompom Trim!! It’s held in place using 2014-2016 In Color Clothespins (which happen to be on the Weekly Deals this week).IMG_8018 The tag is from the FREE Sale-a-Bration set called Big Day.
And, finally, a matching card:
IMG_7970 I love the colors in this DSP! One great thing about using DSP (Designer Series Paper) is that it takes all the thinking out of which colors to choose…just use any colors in the DSP and you have a perfect color combo! Here I’ve used Crushed Curry, Pool Party, & Chocolate Chip. IMG_7972For the tag & the inside of the card I’ve used Amazing Birthday Stamp Set.
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The buttons & ribbon are also FREE through SAB! Sale-a-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s most popular promotion and is running now through March 31st. For each $50 you spend, you can choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration item!

Part of the Creative Blog Hop is to answer a few questions about yourself, so here goes…

1. What are you working on?
I have a couple of fun projects I’m working on now. I just started working at a Podiatry Office (shout out to Island Podiatry…woohoo!). We’re just setting up shop and I’m the nurse/receptionist/office manager all in one. I think the office needs a personal touch, which would mean… decorated clipboards & pens, pretty tissue boxes, a container for sugar-free candy, a woman’s foot & man’s foot for the bathroom key, maybe even a ‘Happy Feet Banner”. Any other ideas?? I could really get carried away with this idea!
The other project is Disney-related. My daughter, Malia, has just started an internship at Disney University, a life-long dream of hers!! I want to send a Disney-themed goodie box to her & her roommates.

2. How does your work differ from others in your genre?
That’s a tough one. When I make a card, I want the receiver to be pleasantly surprised when they open it! So I try to make the inside very special. I always stamp the outside of my envelopes, too, so that they are excited to see inside. Once I even had the Mail-lady knock on my door to see where all the cute mail was coming from! She ended up signing up to be a demonstrator with me!

3. Why do you create what you do?
I’ve enjoyed making things since I was a kid. I remember decorating my room with mobiles, ornaments, and banners I had made. I love having small gifts to give to friends & coworkers…filled with goodies. The ideas are endless with Stampin’ Up! One of most unexpected things I’ve gained from stamping are the close friendships!

4. How does your creative process work?
I usually start copying an idea from Pinterest (yes…I’m addicted!) and end up changing it around using the things I have available. Or it can begin with something I like (a napkin, postage stamp, dress in a catalog) and I’ll use those colors or theme. I’m definitely a messy crafter!!! Creative chaos seems to be my theme & it makes me happy!

Now I’d like to nominate 2 bloggers to continue this blog hop!

The first one is Lauren Winemiller. I met her at Convention & she swapped with me, giving me a cute little, teeny bag with the tutorial. You’ll enjoy all the cute ideas on her blog!

The second person is someone I stumbled upon while browsing Pinterest. Michelle Long is very creative and I ended up pinning a bunch of her creations!

Also, please go to my friend, Crystal Kondo’s blog & check out her post. She & I were both nominated by Anne for today and I can’t wait to see what she’s come up with!!

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Filed Under: 3-D, Birthday, Sale-A-Bration Tagged With: 2014-2016 In Color Clothespins, Amazing Birthday, Banner Framelits, Best Year Ever Accessory Pack, Best Year Ever DSP, Big Day Stamp Set, Calypso Coral Pompom Trim, French Fry Box, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Venetian Crochet Trim

My name's Cheryl Hamilton and I'm lucky to live on the beautiful island of Maui! I work as a nurse, play a little tennis, enjoy gardening, and spend as much time as possible in my craft room stampin' it up!!

I've been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for 7 years and never get tired of it. Their products are beautiful & fun, & they all coordinate. I do lots of classes and hope you can find the time to join us! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Read More…

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  1. Charlene Garrison says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Hey Dear Niece – go for it! I remember “Lady Bugs” and it’s beginning when the girls were little. The “Lady bug” buttons, etc. Love you – miss you – and love to hear about all your adventures in life. Hugs, Charlene

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    • createwithcheryl says

      January 26, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Charlene. Yes…it all started with Lovebugs!

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  2. Vicki says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Cheryl….our whole family looks forward to receiving items you’very made! The 2015 calendar is such a hit!! Thank you. And, thanks even more for helping Abe discover that he can be successful in creating beautiful things and the singular joy he receives by giving those things away. You should see how much fun he’s having with the Valentines Paper Pumpkin!!! We love you guys!!!!

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  3. Kerry Phillips says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:54 am

    Cute cute, cute!! I love the colors, the sentiments and all the extra accessories!!

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    • createwithcheryl says

      January 26, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Thanks so much, Vicki! Glad you like the calendar! And, Abe should be my Paper Pumpkin Spokesman! The Valentine one is super cute, isn’t it?! Miss you guys!!

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    • createwithcheryl says

      January 26, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thanks so much, Kerry…my biggest blog cheerleader! Take care, my friend!

      Reply
  4. Caren says

    January 26, 2015 at 8:02 am

    You continue to amaze me… You should teach time management lessons along with your Stampin’ Up! Love you and love your blog!

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    • createwithcheryl says

      January 26, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      It’s basically just ignoring all housekeeping duties! Adds hours to each week! Ha! Thanks Caren!

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  5. Jane says

    January 26, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Cheryl, I just think you have a huge gift. Well, you have many gifts and I am so great full that I have been able to learn from you. I too look forward to see your creations. Theses in the blog today are great. May the time you lost be multiplied be the encouragement and comments you receive. You touch many . . . Keep on . . . from jane

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  6. mauistamper says

    January 26, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Love the DSP in the back of the fry box…and I did NOT need that ridiculous pom pom trim until just this minute – THANKS.

    I completely agree that your finishing touches are what sets your work apart. Beautiful interiors, stamped envelopes, all the little details you add…those are the things that make your projects so special.

    We need a lunch date soon!

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    • createwithcheryl says

      January 26, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Wow! Thanks, Anne! Yes. Lunch.

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  7. Francine says

    January 26, 2015 at 11:52 am

    I really love your fry box so cute. All of your ideas are so adorable. I am very new to stampin up and so appreciate all of your support and creative ideas. I have been a crafter since I was a little girl too and love giving handmade gifts. Looking forward to what you share next!

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  8. Claudine Perry says

    January 26, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    Good job Cheryl!

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  9. Jenny says

    January 26, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    Those look great mom 🙂

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  10. Bernie Inouye says

    January 27, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Love your stuff:)

    Reply

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