A Name Collage for me!

I finally decided to make something for me, and not for someone else! :)
This is a name collage of my son. I have a ton of photos of him in his school uniform, but only a few of him in "civies". This is one of my favorites. :)

Material List

Printed Digi Scrap Pack - Jeanne Marie's Scraps

(you can purchase this at www.acherryontop.com)

Red Hemp Twine

CTMH Bitty Brads - Aged Copper

Sponge Dauber

Stampin' Up Ink - Baja Breeze

Tearing Edge Rule

Another Name Collage

This one is a birthday gift for a four-year-old.
I have had the Dreams & Dragons Stampin' Up Stamp Set in my stash for years, and hav eonly used it a few time. I really felt it was a perfect addition to the Close To My Heart Daydream papers I used for the letters of her name.

Material List

CTMH Daydream Paper

Stampin' Up Card Stock - Gable Green, Green Galore, Whisper White, Pixie Pink

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - D'Vine Swirls

Prismacolor Pencils

Stampin' Up Ink - Pacific Point, Baja Breeze

Sponge Daubers

Name Collage

This is a name collage that I was inspired to make by my cyber-friend, Amy (you should visit her blog - she really rocks the craft world!) She has made some beautiful collages, and this is my second attempt to match her talent on this technique of paper-crafting.
This is for my bff's daughter. Allison is a thirteen-going-on-twenty-something that I totally ADORE! They have just moved into a new house, and she plans on painting her room a purple color. She's not, like, into flowers, like....they're so NOT okay......for sure!!
;) lol! I know, I know.........I am so totally, uh....yesterday!! hehehe

Material List

CTMH - Daydream Paper

My Mind's Eye Designer Paper

Stampin' Up Elegant Eggplant & Kiwi Kiss Card Stock

American Crafts Ribbon

Stickles - Purple

EK Success Tiny Flower Punch

SVGCuts DigiCart - Jamie's Favorite Things, Scalloped Shapes

Freebie SCGCuts File - Delicate Ribbon

Font - Einhorn ICG

Sure Cuts A Lot

Cricut Expression

Tribute to a Pet

A co-worker of mine recently had to put down her beloved Holly, an Aussie Shepherd she has had for over fifteen years. I am not very good with expressing words for occasion like this, so I made this for her.

She had emailed friends a photo and this beautiful prose.
It took me approximately five or six hours from idea concept to completion, even though I had some incredible inspiration from Amy - she is the master of name collages, and has a great technique and gallery of the ones she has made on her blog, here.

I presented this to my co-worker today, and she was very misty-eyed, so I think she really likes it. I could hear her telling others throughout the day, "look what Cheryl made for me!". That made me feel good. I'm glad it is something she can hold on to. :)

Material List


Frame - 12" x 12" x 3" Shadowbox (I picked mineup at Hobby Lobby at a 50% sale for $15).
Close To My Heart Papers - Emporium
Prima Flowers
Close To My Heart Spring Brads 
Stampin' Up CardStack - Cranberry Crisp (retired)
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders - Stylized Flowers, Textile, Moroccan Screen, Victoria
Stampin' Up Ink - Ballet Blue
Sponge Daubers
Pop Dots
SVGCuts Breezy Meadow Butterfly #5 cut file
Lace Frame by Monica's Creative Room