Good morning! I must apologize for the lack of posts recently and my inability to stamp. It’s been very hectic around the Cheever Household over the last few weeks and just when I thought things were going to ease up, we had another setback. Late last Thursday night we received a phone call that my mother-in-law had collapsed at church. While I made a pot of coffee and a go cup for Mr. Stodgy, he was getting dressed and heading out the door. It is a four-hour drive to where he had to go, and minutes meant a great deal at that time. Unfortunately my mother-in-law passed away early Friday morning, but all her boys were able to be by her side thank goodness. Today we will be celebrating her life and how she touched everyone she came in contact with. If you think of us today, think only happy thoughts . . . that’s what my mother-in-law would have wanted. She loved life and was always available with a helping hand and a kind word. I am so grateful this marvelous woman was a part of our lives!
Now let me get to my project for today. Last week I mentioned that I had been working on a special project. Beate Johns asked me to write a tutorial for Splitcoaststampers on how I make my snowflake medallions. I also had to do my first video so please be understanding when you watch it. Quite frankly I like videos but have been scared to do my own. Now that the jitters have been abated, I’m sure I’ll be doing more!
Here’s my finished project for the tutorial. You can find the written tutorial on Splitcoaststampers here, Snowflake Medallion.
- Stamps: Tim Holtz Collection – Retro Holiday from Stampers Anonymous
- Paper: BasicGrey Figgy; Prism Baby Blue Light, Papertrey Rustic Cream and Ripe Avocado; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White
- Ink: Ranger Distress Embossing and Old Paper; Papertrey Fresh Snow
- Accessories: Spellbinders™ S4-222 Create a Flake 1, S4-139 Petite Scalloped Ovals – Large, S4-138 Petite Ovals – Large, and S4-174 Petite 5-1/2″ Deckled Scalloped Borderabilities; Sewing Machine; Ranger Glossy Accents and Broken China Distress Embossing Powder; Art Institute Vintage Glass Glitter; Tsukineko Sponge Daubers; Vintage Buttons; Craft Wire; Mounting Tape; May Arts Ribbon
Here’s my first video . . . please be kind!
I hope you have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Sorry about your mother-in-law, but its great they were all able to be at her side.
You family is in my thoughts today.
LOVE your video! Hope you make more!
becky
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you did a great job on your first video tute Sherry and I can’t Wait to try your snowflake medallions. These are so pretty. Thanks for sharing your technique. I will be sharing it with some of my stamping buddies. They are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
Inky hugs from the kamperstampr
My condolences to you and your family.
Your tutorial is awesome, and so is your video. Great snowflakes!
I’ve been lurking long enough that i think I need to get over my shyness and make a comment. Your first video is absolutely wonderful. I enjoyed it very much thanks for showing us how. I sure hope you make more videos as I’m a visual learner. My condolences to you and your family. TFS!!!
Great video Sherry……thanks for sharing….
So sorry about the loss of your mother in law. So glad you can rejoice in the life she lived.
Sherry, like Lois, I’ve been “lurking” without leaving a comment. You have great ideas and your first video was a real success!!!
Wow – Brilliant Video Tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Penni
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So sorry for your loss Sherry, your family is in my Prayers .. You did a wonderful job with your video and I cannot wait to see what else you share with us! When I saw this snowflake I fell in love with it and am tickled pink that I can now create some of my very own! Thanks snow much!
sending my thoughts your way…..
I am so sorry about your MIL, Sherry….hugs and prayers to you and your family!!!
Your video was wonderful….congrats on your debut!!!! I hope to see many more, you diva, you!!!!
Sherry, you did a great job. I love the snowflake and the little “Video Star” that brought it to us…..keep the videos coming!
Loved “seeing” you and your video!!! Can’t wait to get my dies out and play!!
Thinking of you and your family today…….
I’m so sorry about your family’s loss. May wonderful memories give you comfort. I lost my MIL this spring so I know somewhat your feelings. Your snowflake video was just great! I’ve been wondering how they were made. I have the snowflake nestie and I’m ready to give it a shot! Thanks for sharing your many talents, Sherry!
Sherry – so sorry to hear about your Mother in Law. HUGS! And I hope you are able to have a wonderful family day today.
Congrats on your first video – great job!
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Sherry. You have had a rough couple of weeks.
I loved your snowflake video tutorial. I am a visual learner so it is a great help to watch the video rather than read the tutorial. You did a great job. I can’t wait for the next video.
Thinking happy thoughts today…in memory of your mother-in-law!
Blessings.
My sympathies to your family. On a lighter note, the video was just fantastic, I love your work, don’t be afraid to make more!
I’m so sorry Sherry for your family’s loss, it brought tears to my eyes. I am thinking happy thoughts for you all.
I really enjoyed your video/tutorial, it was fun to actually see and hear you in motion. I hope you will do more tutorials for us with SCS!!
You did a fantastic job Sherry! Thank you.
So sorry to hear about your Mother in law, so glad you husband was able to get there in time.
Love your video, and you know now I am going to have to get those dies, thanks so much for showing how you made them, look forward to more video’s!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Wanted to let you know what a great jon you did on this and how easy to understand it is! So beutiful also! I already ordered both snowflake die sets so anxiously waiting for their aeeival now. Kathy Eddy
my prayers are with you and your family. big hugs across the internet.
your card is beautiful as always! 🙂
So sorry to hear of your family’s loss Sherry! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Great video #1, Sherry! Good work…looking forward to more. My sympathy to your family for the loss of your husband’s mother.
Hi Sherry …. I hope today’s events go smoothly and lovingly, just as your mother-in-law would have wanted :0) Makes you take a moment to appreciate all the people in your life.
I loved seeing your project in the Splitcoaster Inkling today ~ Well done! I’m saving your video ’til after dinner, I’m looking forward to it.
Sending you HUGE HUGS xxoo
Sherry, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Big hugs.
Thanks for a great video. I hope this is only the start of more wonderful tutorials from you! Thanks for sharing your gifts and talent with us.
donna
Sherry–
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. You and your family are in my prayers.
Awesome job on the video tutorial–can’t wait to see more!!!
Thank you for making the great video using Create A Flake 1. I just ordered that one a couple of days ago, now I can’t hardly wait for it get here so I can create an awesome snowflake like you. The curled wires are also great. Now we will be watching for more videos from you!
Sorry about the loss of your mother-in-law. But, isn’t it great that she left some wonderful memories for you.
Stella
So sorry to hear of the loss of your MIL. What a wonderful way lady she sounds like.
And I can’t believe that it was your first video. It was wonderfully done and a beautiful snowflake!
Sherry! Great job on the video – keep ’em coming! Specifically waiting for you to show us how you do your little boxes!
Great job on the video Sherry. Must try these soon for my holiday and winter projects. Sorry about your MIL, just lost mine Oct.1 so I know what your family is going through. Again, great job!
Mary
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
Sherry, just read your blog and the sad news about your mother-in-law. Glad your husband and his brothers were there until the end; I wasn’t that fortunate when my mom died. Nice to read the kind words you have for your mother-in-law. Am getting ready to watch your video; love those snowflakes!
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. You and your family have my prayers. She sounds like a wonderful lady.
Your video is great! Thanks so much for sharing!! Can’t wait to see more.
Loved seeing your face and video. I bet I could make some pretty nested poinsetta with that technique too. Perhaps once Hailey is asleep tonight I will give it a whirl.
Well done video. I learned a lot. I don’t have that Spellbinders die – yet! I’m looking forward now to getting it.
Sorry to hear about your MIL. May God rest her soul. Glad your husband and brothers got there in time to say goodbye.
Woohoo! You did a terrific job!! I LOVE that snowflake what a nice way to embellish our Christmas and Winter cards. Certainly hope that we will see lots more of these from you Sherry. *hint hint*
And I am so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Lisa
Awesome Sherry! Thank you so much for the info and CONGRATS! You did a great job, friend! :0)
Sherry,
Great job on the video. I’ve never used glossy accents with glitter. What a great idea! The snowflakes are beautiful!
Sorry for your loss. From personal experience I have found that making cards helps to heal the heart.
Bernice
My condolences to you & your family.
This is a gorgeous card. Great Job!
Sherry, I am so sorry to hear of your lose. It sounds like she was a wonderfully lady.
Now … For Video of the Year the award goes to Sherry Cheever…… Great job. I’ll be looking forward to your next one. Great tips on using the buttons and wire.
Thanks for sharing your talents. You ROCK!!!!!!
P.S. Sherry, I am so sorry for you and your DH for the loss of his Mom. I forgot to mention it in my last comment…but wanted to make sure I let you know you are in my thoughts.
Sherry, I’m just getting around to going through my e-mails, but wanted to add my condolences regarding your mother-in-law. It’s rare to hear about a mother-in-law well regarded as yours was; it’s a nice change.
Thank you so much for your video tutorial. You did great and seemed very at home in front of the camera. I especially like the button technique for securing your snowflake layers.
Can’t wait til your next video.
Wendy Gorton
It’s a fabulous video, Sherry!! Congrats!!!