Thoughts and Prayers Abound

Do you ever have one of those months where it seems like you need another sympathy card every time you turn around?  I have a list of names I need to send to - so I needed to get busy and create a stack of cards!

This is a simple card I saw on Splitcoaststampers by Lydia Fiedler - the faux letterpress technique is so pretty and quick & easy!

I patted an ink pad inside the front cover of a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF), carefully inserted my cardstock layer, closed the embossing folder, and ran it through my Big Shot as usual. The ink was pressed to the flat cardstock but not to the raised impression.  Love the result!

I added my sentiment and a strip of pearls and mounted the layer to the card front using Dimensionals.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Thoughts and Prayers
Ink:  River Rock, Early Espresso
Paper:  Whisper White
Extras:  Flower Garden TIEF, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  Lydia Fiedler of Understand Blue

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

 

The ink pad I used on this card is none other than RIVER ROCK!  I know it's not used a lot out there in Stamping World, and it's being RETIRED!!!  (sad face.)  But I really like it and am glad I have it!  

Don't forget to stock up on your retiring faves before they are out of stock. 

 And if you order today, you get FREE Shipping!  Woo hoo!  

Take a trip over to my Online Store - and be sure to let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Saturday Morning Videos: This and That for your SCRAPS !

Good morning and welcome to Saturday Morning Cartoons Videos!  Do you have bits of This and bits of That needing a cute home?  Well, maybe the new scrapping line of products from Stampin' Up! is just what you've been wishing for!  It's called . . . "This and That"!  Take a peek . . .

(Email readers can view this on my BLOG)

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog on June 1st, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now.  Check out This and That in my Online Store to see all the parts and pieces - or go for the Bundle - available at a discount through April 30th only!

To celebrate the early release of these new products, 

Stampin' Up! is giving away a free trip for 2 to San Diego!! 

Read the details on Facebook and Enter Today! 

And remember . . . FREE Shipping this weekend! Enjoy!!

Thanks for watching cartoons videos with me today!  And if you're in the mood for cartoon video reruns, check out my Videos page!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Stampin' Friends & Shoebox Swaps

Every month on a Sunday afternoon - for years now! - I get together with a group of dear friends to shoebox swap!  What is a Shoebox Swap, you may ask?  Well, we each make a card sample and then pack a shoebox with the supplies and tools needed to make our sample card - and bring it along to share with everyone else.  We spend the time making each other's 'card kits' and chatting the afternoon away.

I wanted to share a couple swaps with you today - and more in future posts!  These cards are by the incomparable Shirley Guzzi and Sue Schmidt!

by Shirley Guzzi

My first attempt at using Copic markers! This could be addicting...

by Sue Schmidt

Paper piercing and embossing add SO much to a card!

And here's my shoebox swap ~ Treat Tubes!

Once I got used to the idea of giving up my Sunday afternoon nap once in a while and stamping with these chicks, I've never quit.  I love my time with them - I am always inspired, encouraged and refreshed by being together.

I encourage you to find a few stampin' friends and get together soon - you'll be glad you did!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Stampin' Up! COLOR REFRESH & FREE SHIPPING!

It's that time again - time to freshen up the color palette at Stampin' Up!

Watch the VIDEO of the Color Refresh!  

Here's the skinny:

10 SU! colors are retiring!  NOW is the time to stock up on ink, cardstock, and accessories in the colors you love and want before they are gone on May 31st.

10 NEW colors are being added - one for the first time (Smoky Slate) and 9 returning from their previous In Color status.

FREE SHIPPING on all orders this weekend, April 6, 7, and 8, 2013!

Here's the breakdown into Color Collections:

Print the Color Refresh Flyer

What does this mean for YOU?

All retiring color products (ink, cardstock, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. 

Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).  

The GOOD NEWS?

Stock up on retiring color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.  Order your favorites NOW before they are gone for good - shop my Online Store today!

Take stock today of your color inventory - put together your Wish List - and place your order this weekend!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Petite Curly Label Punch available NOW for purchase!

The Petite Curly Label Punch that you saw in the Sale-A-Bration brochure is now available for purchase! You can buy it through May 31, and it will also be available in the new 2013-2014 annual catalog.

You can find the Petite Curly Label punch in my Online Store - shop anytime, 24/7!  I really love mine, and I know you will, too!  And it coordinates perfectly with this stamp set I've used a lot:  Ciao, Baby!

You can also find the petite 7/8" Scallop Circle punch in my Online Store - such a deal!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

April's stamp set ~ "Best of ... Butterflies"

As part of Stampin' Up!'s 25-year anniversary celebration, they are bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 collector sets, which will release - one set per month - during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

This month's set is "Best of ... BUTTERFLIES"!  Love these - especially the newest one that fits the Elegant Butterfly Punch!

This set and all 12 sets will be available until the end of March, 2014!  Save up your proof of purchase stickers, put them on your Collector's Card, and for every 6 "Best of" sets you purchase, you can send in your Collector's Card for a FREE stamp set of your choice valued up to $14.95!

Print your own Collector's Card or ask me for one and get started on your exclusive BEST OF collection today!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

CLOcards Delivers! Order Handmade Cards Any Time

Are you ever in need of greeting cards - but want something really unique?  Yes, you could take the time to make it yourself . . . but you could also order it from me at CLOcards! That's what Brenda did recently.  She visited my CLOcards business page on Facebook, took a look in my Card Samples albums, and sent me a message requesting multiples of the cards below.  Fortunately I owned all the supplies to make these cards! That's not always the case, as many cards I post are from swaps I participate in.

Love & Laughter wedding cards

Easy Events birthday cards

Pleasant Poppies hello cards

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Love & Laughter; Easy Events; Pleasant Poppies, Tiny Tags
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette; StazOn Jet Black, Versamark, markers in Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals.
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz; Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper; Crumb Cake
Extras:  Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, basic pearls, Square punch, Elegant Lines TIEF; Cupcake punch, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Fancy Fan TIEF; Whisper White embossing powder, Jewelry Tag punch, Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, Framed Tulips TIEF.
Inspired by:  Mary Fish; Dawn Olchefske; Dawn Olchefske

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

So the next time you need a card QUICK, just let me know!  You can always see what I have in stock in my "Almost Etsy Shop" album - or you can look through my other albums and place a special order.  CLOcards is happy to deliver unique, handmade greeting cards - for any occasion (graduations, weddings, milestone birthdays, etc.) and in any amount.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J