Paper Camilla *Buddies* & A Giveaway

I have my last layout January Kit from Paper Camellia to share with you today.

This little guy managed to make it onto 2 of the 4 layouts I created with this kit.  Not sure if that means I'm loving hem more these days or I'm simply running this on photos to scrap.  He's so darn cute though, that scrapping his photos are pretty easy.

The January kit with all it's sticker sheets, especially the gold puffy words was such a pleasure to work with.  In order to not distract from the perfect colour combination of the papers and embellishments, I decided to print my photos in black & white.

That wood veneer frame was so cute, but I found the little sentiment just didn't work with where I wanted to place the frame on my layout; easy fix: flip it over.  Notice that gold polka dot paper?  It's a piece of the Webster's Pages Beautiful Chic vellum that was included in the Main Kit.  I loved that it was split up into 8 different designs on one 12x12 sheet of vellum.  It would be perfect for cards.

I added a mini supply tag from my stash, to record the journaling, and used a little strip of double sided tape to embellish it.

Interested in seeing what the January kit included?  Check out what you missed here.  And if you don't want to miss out on one more gorgeous kit (and we know they're gonna be awesome given all the goodness we've been seeing revealed at CHA2015).  Hop over here to get yourself signed up for a monthly subscription.

Today, as a little extra bonus, in celebration of my first official month as a Paper Camilla girl, I have a giveaway happening on Instagram and here on my blog for some of the embellishments included in the January kit up for grabs to one lucky person.

All you have to do is leave a comment here to be entered.  Be sure to leave me your contact info so I can be in touch if you win.
I will post the winner right on my blog on February 2nd, so be sure to pop back to see if you're the lucky one.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond to me, otherwise a new winner will be drawn.
Due to steep international shipping this giveaway is open to North America residents only please.  Thank you for understanding, and good luck to all who enter!

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It's a Hop!

Welcome to the A Flair For Buttons/The Cut Shoppe blog hop.  We are so glad you are joining us in gathering some fun inspo using two of my favourite scrapbook go tos, flair buttons and cut files. Both Ashley and Shelley create fun and easy to incorporate designs.

I loved this Cross My Heart background cut file the first time I saw it in The Cut Shoppe Etsy store.  I had this photo of my two guys waiting to be scrapped, and this worked perfectly.  I was itching to create a black and white layout too.  I had picked up these paper from my local LSS a while back so it felt good to pull them out and finally put them to use.

 Needless to say our Toy Poodle is more of a toy than a canine in our home :)

 Ashley created some super fun flair that worked great with my chosen colour scheme and design.

I think I will always be a sucker for camera, and heart flair, and this sweet button has both those elements.

For my 2nd layout I really wanted to use this photo my oldest daughter got of my youngest daughter and I.  it was somewhat of a candid as she was just testing out the settings of the camera before the guest of honor arrived at the wedding shower we were helping to put on last weekend.  The soft, feminine tones of the Girl Flair, and the Freeze Frame cute file were a perfect match.

I really can't believe how quickly my girls are growing up.  This one looks more like 13 than she does 11.  I've learned that "they" were right all along, it really does go much too fast.

Now for the fun stuff:
1. Just for hopping along with us today Shelley at {aflairforbuttons}is offering 10% off all orders with coupon code:BLOGHOP2014.  In addition to those savings Ashley at The Cut Shoppe is offering 25% off her cut files with coupon code: SAVE25 (both discounts valid between November 21-28).

2. Leave a comment on my blog post and/or any/all blogs posts in the hop and you could win the awesome black and white flair set created by Ashley Horton.

3. Leaving a comment will also put you in the running to win at $15 gift certificate to The Cut Shoppe.

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE BLOG ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH.

You can see more {aflairforbuttons} designs here.   You'll find all of Ashley's cut files in her Etsy shop here.

There is more inspiration waiting for you along the hop, here is the list:

Els Brige

Amy Coose

Diane Payne

Gina Lideros

Sherri Funk <<< you are here

Allie Stewart

Mary Ann Maldonado

Stephanie Strader

Katrina Hunt

Missy Whidden

Daniela Dobson

The Cut Shoppe

A Flair for Buttons

Thanks for hopping along, good luck and happy shopping!

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Winner, Winner

Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by my blog and enter the giveaway.  I especially loved hearing how everyone documents Christmas.  Seems to be split down the middle with December Daily type albums and and assortment of layout ideas.  I kind of like the idea some of you do, in keeping all the Christmases in one album.  It would be fun to see the transformation from year to year of people, gifts, and home decor.

Once again a big thank you to Jessica from Scraptastic for sponsoring this giveaway.  I had 26 entries, including doubles and in some cases triple entries for those who shared on Facebook as well as Instagram.

The lucky winner according to Random Generator dot Org is.......

Big congrats Kristin.  This is all yours...

Please email me your snail mail to sherrifunk@gmail.com so I can get it off to Jessica, and she'll get your goodies out to you asap.  If I do not hear back from you by Friday, December 27 I will draw a new winner.

Thanks again everyone for playing along.  Be sure to follow me on Instagram.  I'll have a second giveaway before the end of the year.

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Sketchy Thursday with Scraptastic & a Giveaway

It's that time of the month at Scraptastic...when Susan inspires us to think outside our comfort zone and work with one of her her sketches.  I really loved this months' sketch, it was so easy to work with and allowed me to use several of the gorgeous papers in the Home For The Holidays Main kit, as well as the stamp set.

silhouette cut file by Juliana Michaels

This kit is gorgeous, perfect for this time of year.  The Fancy Pants Merry Little Christmas collection is my favourite Christmas Collection, and paired with Teresa Collins, Echo Park, and Carta Bella it's all that much more beautiful.

Embossed one of the stamps in the set and used red glitter Zing, the green tree is also from the set.

I raised the letters off the page using 3D tape.

Aren't those ornament wood veneers the cutest?!

 And how about an early Christmas gift for you?  Jessica has graciously offered me both the kit and stamp set to give away to one lucky person.  She will even take care of the shipping, she's that great!
All of this, could be on it's way to you to scrap your own Christmas/holiday memories.

Home For The Holidays Main Kit

Home For The Holidays Stamp Set

Here's how to enter:
1) Hop over to this post on the the Scraptastic Blog and leave Jessica a little love for the giveaway.
2) Make sure you're following my blog.
3) Leave me a comment letting me know how you document your Christmas photos (Dec Daily, Mini Album, a few scrappy pages says it all?  I'm always curious to know how others do it, I tend to jump around from year to year.

Want a bonus entry?  Simply share the link to this blog post on your FB page and leave me a comment telling me you've done so.

I will use Random Generator to choose a winner on Sunday at 6 pm CST, and post the winner on my blog on Monday morning.

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Winners

Hooray for the weekend!

It's an even sweeter one for a couple of my blog readers today.  I have two winners to post.

First up is the winner of my rak for the Let's Get Sketchy blog hop.  Receiving a bundle of hand selected flair is...

Congratulations Lisa!  

I will get your goodies in the mail to you as soon as we connect.  And a big thank you once again to Andrea Gomoll of Cre8tive Cre8tions for donating some of her fabulous flair especially for this event.

Second is my winner for the Creating With Sketches Vol 2 giveaway.  Receiving their very own copy of the newly released digital book is...

Congratulations Kelly!  

I will be sending your email address to Kristine today, and she will get your copy out to you asap.  Thank you once again to Kristine for the generous prize.

And a big thanks again to YOU, and everyone who takes the time to stop by my home on the web, especially those who leave behind a comment.  I love this hobby, and have been blessed to work with some really great people, and teams over the past few years.  It is a real pleasure to share that with all of you.

I'll leave you with a layout I created last week just for fun with the awesome new DYI collection by Create Paper.  

The photo is one of Eden and I taken under the mirrored ceiling outside of the Winnipeg Art Gallery.  I had the opportunity to join her class on a field trip a couple of weeks ago.  I loved watching her love of learning and creativity come alive as we toured the Inuit exhibit, and created screen prints in the Art Studio later.

Detail shots:

Thanks for stopping by today friends, and especially to those who take a moment to comment.  Your encouragement and friendship across the miles means so much to be.  Be blessed today!

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SEM Blog Hop

It's Scrapping Everyday Miracles' 1st Birthday! 

To celebrate we are having a blog hop with lots of fun and prizes to be had along the way.  If you've been hopping along, I want to say "Welcome Here!" You should have arrived here from Nic's blog.  If not, you'll want to go back here to hop in order, get the scoop and find out what all the hoopla is about.  There will be challenges and giveaways happening on our Facebook Group also.  Click here to check those out.

I am so honoured to be a part of this wonderful blog.  The team of women are kind, caring, loving, tenderhearted, funny, encouraging, thoughtful, sincere,  and exactly what I would ever have dreamed they be to work with.  These women are my friends and I love that I get to express my love and passion for my Lord Jesus, and this crafty hobby of mine right alongside each of them.  Over the past 6 months I have had the opportunity to grow in my faith, and share it through scrapbooking, and having met all of them, as well as having met some of YOU.  Thank you for taking the time to visit us, for pouring your heart and soul into your projects as you join us in the monthly and sketch challenges.  But most of all thank you for spreading the word of this wonderful place on the web to freely express our love for Jesus, and our thankfulness for all He is doing in our lives, as well as share with us in our love for pretty paper and all things scrappy.

When I think about the projects I've created for SEM over the past several months, there are 2 in particular that come to mind.  The first is this one:

This is actually the first layout I ever did for SEM.  The monthly challenge was to "find God's miracles in the natural world, and what they mean to you".  You can read more about why I chose this photo here if you're interested.  The second layout is this one:

The monthly challenge here was to scrap about an unexpected blessing we had received.  Mine was definitely having 2 babies so close together.  My first two girls are 28 months apart.  The younger two, however, are 15 months apart.  That was crazy.  It was hard.  It was challenging, and often times more than I could bare.  But I did it.  With the grace of God we not only survived, but thrived as a family of five.  On the hidden journaling tab lies the story behind the layout.  You can read more of the story here if you are interested.  It has been a fun journey thus far being on this team, and I sure look forward to what the next few months have in store for us.

The "Celebration" themed project I have to share with you, is a banner I created.  I thought it would be perfect to re-use for my youngest daughter's upcoming 9th birthday.  

Another smaller project I worked on is a few pinwheels.  I made these months ago just out of sheer curiosity.  For awhile they were the center piece of my kitchen table.  Now they adorn the top shelf of my book case in my scrap room.  

I hope you've been inspired somewhat here.  And that you'll continue along with our hop.  Good luck to you on the winning, and have a fabulous week playing with us, taking advantage of our sponsor deals, and entering all the giveaways along the way.

Our grand prize winner will win both a gift certificate for $15 to Paper Loves Glue and a $20 gift Certificate to Memorable Seasons. 

And one lucky reader of my blog will win a $10 gift certificate to Two Peas from me.  To be eligible you need to link yourself up as a new follower of mine, then leave me a comment telling me you've done so.  Easy!  Good luck to you!

Here is your hopping order

Scrapping Everyday Miracles
Nicole's blog
Sherri's blog  <--- You are here
Einat 's blog 

Cara's blog 
Jeannine's blog 

Elizabeth's blog
Lisa's blog 
Dolores' blog
(GDT)Amanda's blog 

And don't forget, Monday, June 4th will be a new challenge and another chance at a prize! 

Happy Hopping!

Have a great day friends,

♥ S.

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A Layout & A Winner

Happy Friday friends,

Exciting plans for the weekend?  I bet a lot of you are already in the swing of some early family gatherings.  We are feeling the need for a break around here.  I think the fact the the kids are in school right to the end of next week, dh is working a lot of extra hours, the sun only shines for a few hours a day, and it's grey and drab more days than not outside is leaving something to be desired these days.  Rather than a sense of joy and excitement, we're just simply maintaining the status quo.  I have no doubt those "feeling" will come.  Sometimes, however, we have to will ourselves to believe it before we can feel it.  Wouldn't you agree?  I, for one am looking forward to the relaxed pace of Christmas break.  I think the whole family is.  The girls are getting a new game for Christmas, that I'm hoping will be a hit, and something we can enjoy as a family.  I'm also thinking that some scheduled 'family play dates' are in order over the holidays to create some time to just be together, enjoying one another.  What kind of traditions do you have for Christmas break (kids or not), I'd love to hear them.

I created a layout the other day.  It's all about me.  I had the idea to document some of the things that define me at 37.  It seemed like the proper way to say goodbye to that year, before welcoming in 38.  This was my first attempt at painting on my page.  I have a lot to learn, let's just leave it at that :)  Because it's been so long since I've scrapped I felt a little lost when putting this page together.  It actually sat on my table for 3 days before I glued it all down.  I just wasn't loving it, but couldn't figure out what exactly needed to be changed about it.  In the end, I decided to just glue it down, and move on for fear of not getting it done at all.  I used the new My Mind's Eye Funday line, along with some Jillibean Soup, Pink Paislee, Studio Calico, and Basic Grey.  The doily is actually by "Touch" the makers of plastic plates, cups and cutlery you can find in any supermarket.  They were a great deal, a package of 30, in 3 different sizes for $1.50.

This is what the 10 points say:
(1) I cry easily - even during commercials
(2) I walk the thin line between normalcy and OCD
(3) My Grade 12 Math teacher failed my twice, it irritates me to this day.
(4) I've wanted a nose ring for years.  Eight days before my 38th birthday I got one.
(5) I love watching football, even more when I'm alone (no one shushes me)
(6) My feet are almost alwasy cold.
(7) I get so ridiculously attached to book characters, that I physically miss them once I finish.
(8) It concerns me daily that I may fail my children as a mother.
(9) I've always wanted an older sister, and still do.
(10) I have no doubt that if it were not for the grace of God, my life would look utterly and completely different than it does today.  I am so grateful.

I have another layout to share with you on Monday for the Sketch Challenge that will be posted over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.

Thanks to all of you who took the time to follow me, and enter my Valentine's themed giveaway.  Random.Org selected number 16 as the lucky winner.

Congratulations Kate!  Please email me your snail mail and I'll get your goodies in the mail for you asap.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a wonderful weekend friends.


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Super fun Announcement

First off I'd like to thank each of you for the very kind birthday wishes on Saturday.  I had a wonderful day, that ended with dinner out with the fam, unwrapping a brand spankin' new iPhone 4s, and finally watching The Help with my hubby.  A wonderful day indeed.  If you missed out on my gift to you.  You still have time to enter the giveaway here.

This was finally announced today.  I'm so glad I don't have to keep it a secret any longer.  I'm so excited to be joining these lovely ladies.  They've been so gracious and welcoming.  I look forward to working, and growing alongside them, as together, we encourage scrappers to weave their spiritual journey into their love of scrapping, and paper crafting.  I hope you'll pop by from time to time, and join in the challenges with us.  My very first challenge will be posted next Monday.

Today, I'm finally going to start (and hopefully finish) my Christmas shopping.  Where is the time going?  Wasn't it just the first day of school last week?  I've got some catching up to do in the 'decking the halls department' here.  So, I'm off to get started.

Thanks for stopping by today friends.  Happy Monday to each of you.

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It's my birthday

and in celebration I am teaming up with the fine ladies at My Scrapbook Nook to bring you day 10 of the Nook Advent Calendar.  A prize a day for 25 days, what a great way to celebrate the season.  I enjoy receiving a personalized heart felt gift as much as the next person.  What I really love, however is giving a really great gift.  I get so excited buying it, wrapping it, and then finally giving it when I know it's something that's going to make their day.  It is in that spirit that I've put together my birthday gift to you.  

The fabulous new Love  Story 6x6 paper pad with coordinating embellishments.  Including Baker's twine, Making Memories felties, and metal embellishments, Webster's trim and flower, JBS tickets & butterflies, My Mind's Eye brad, Studio Calico butterflies, Bo Bunny bling, Maya Road tags & pins, and some buttons, and wooden hearts.


If you think this RAK would make a great gift for you, you're only 2 steps away.  All you have to do is become a follower of mine, then leave me a comment telling me you've done so.  I'll give you until midnight CST, Wednesday, December 14 to enter.  I'll announce the winner on Friday  the 16th.
If the Nook Advent Calendar is news to you you'll want to get in on the previous 9 days, and be sure to keep track for the rest for the rest of the month.  Below is the list of hosts you'll want to keep handy.  The Nook's resident sweetheart Hilde kicked it off on the 1st, and many of the DT, and some fellow Nook members fill in all the dates in between, with DT manager Leah finishing off the event with one doozie of a prize, that you can check here.

1	Hilde	http://www.scoobieslilleblog.blogspot.com/
2	Antenucci	http://antenucci.blogspot.com/
3	Danielle	http://picsandcheesecake.blogspot.com/
4	Lisa J	http://cutcreateandcare.blogspot.com/
5	Pam	http://happytobecreating.blogspot.com/
6	Meg Aaron	http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
7	Mag	http://magandscrap.blogspot.com/
8	Monique	http://moniquesscrapbook.blogspot.com/
9 10	Kate Vickers Sherri	http://www.scrapsation.com/ http://faithandscraphappiness.blogspot.com/
11	Lilith Eeckels	http://lilithandscrap.blogspot.com/
12	~jan	http://jantatomir.blogspot.com/
13	Carol	http://carolmonson.blogspot.com/
14	Arty Carty	http://blog.artycarty.com/
15	Tanya	http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/
16	Annelie Maddoc	http://swewi.wordpress.com/
17	Nenne	http://www.creativenenne.blogspot.com/
18	Nicole	http://justnicks.blogspot.com/
19	Andrea Amu	http://imlivinonscraps.blogspot.com/
20	Marinette	http://www.scraptherapie.com/
21	Pysselpetra	http://mittkreativakaos.blogspot.com/

22            Samantha              http://samawright.blogspot.com/
23            Anna Sigga            http://annasigga.typepad.com/scrappalicious/
24            Jennie                     http://pappersverk.blogspot.com/
25            Leah                       http://www.leahkillian.com/

Good luck to you!

♥ S.

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A winner & A Sketch

I put together a fun little scrappy package last night for one lucky winner.  A selection of papers from the recently released Echo Park Times & Seasons line with coordinating trim and embellishments.  There's enough there to scap a couple of pages or complete several cards, or even alter a project.  Once again Random.Org helped me to select a winner, but first a layout.

Creative Scrappers sketches are my go to when I'm looking for a little design inspiration.  Sketch 183 went up last week, and was created by fellow Winnipeger Nicole Nowosad.  Once again, it didn't fail to get me the creative boost I was looking for.
Here's the sketch:

And here's my layout:

The photo was taken during Sheila & Kyles wedding ceremony, a couple of years ago.  The colours were a perfect match for the new Echo Park Times & Seasons papers.

Now on to my winner. Here's what's up for grabs.

sorry about the crazy shadows

Without further ado...

Congrats Tara, you are my winner. Let's be in touch and figure out how to get your goodies to you.

Don't forget to check out the Christmas Inspiration going on over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles, for today's Christmas project, and deal/giveaway of the day.

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