See Ya Later, Alligator!

I liked the Sale-a-Bration stamp sets that came out this spring and really wish they had continued into the Annual Catalog.  But such is not the case with SAB sets.  "See Ya Later' was one of my faves - especially since I used to sing the Sunshine song to all of my little ones - even when they weren't so little anymore!

This is a card we made in CLOclub, complete with alligator 'skin'!

We texture embossed the Gumball Green Core'dinations paper with the Decorative Dots folder and then sanded the dots to make it look like alligator skin.  The Baker's Twine is wrapped around the inside of the card, threaded through the button holes, and tied in a bow. The button is secured with a Gluedot and then a Dimensional for height, overlapping the banner attached with Dimensionals.  The stamp was inked up with a Summer Starfruit ink pad and then we used the Gumball Green marker to color portions of the stamp before stamping the whole image.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Card Recipe
Stamps:  See Ya Later (SAB '14)
Ink:  Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green marker
Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar, Gumball Green Core'dinations, Sweet Sorbet DSP, Whisper White
Extras:  Summer Starfruit Thick Baker's Twine, Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Banners Framelits dies, Dimensionals.
Inspired by:  a lot of Pinterest alligator ideas!

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Weekly DEALS from Stampin' Up!

Check out the Stampin' Up! WEEKLY DEALS in my Online Store - deals that will change every Tuesday. Come and look at the deals and place your order right away for these great, discounted products.

Here are this week's deals, Tuesday, August 12 through Monday, August 18:

BIG SHOT DIE BIGZ L PETITE PURSE Price: $32.95 $24.71	ENVELOPE LINERS FRAMELITS DIE Price: $26.95 $20.21	FANCY FAN TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96	LABEL PETITE CURLY PUNCH Price: $12.95 $9.71
NATURAL 7/8" COTTON RIBBON Price: $7.95 $5.96	ROSETTE DESIGNER BIGZ XL DIE Price: $42.95 $32.21	TEA TIME II DIGITAL KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $7.95 $4.77	WILDFLOWER MEADOW TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96

Here's how I used two of this week's DEALS . . .

This cute birthday card uses the Fancy Fan embossing folder.

Read more about this card on THIS POST.

This fun collage card uses both the Fancy Fan embossing folder and the Petite Curly Label Punch.

Read more about this card on THIS POST.

So what are you waiting for???  Zoom over to my Online Store right away to snatch up these great Weekly Deals before they're gone!  Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Saturday Morning Videos: The BIG Shot!

Good morning and welcome to Saturday Morning Cartoons Videos! Today I am showing you one of my most FAVE tools - the Big Shot!

The Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! product line is a big deal! With the Big Shot you can cut over 50 different material types and duplicate creative and intricate designs quickly and easily. We've designed exclusive dies that coordinate with current Stampin' Up! product lines--such as our stamps and punches--as well as Sizzix dies that coordinate with the Stampin' Up! look and feel. Our product line will continue to expand, so check back to see what exciting new things are on the way.  

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The Big Shot is an amazing, versatile, easy-to-use die cutting and embossing tool. Plus it’s on a special deal for the month of August! Check it out at http://www.stampinup.com/bigshot.

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Big Shot, Big Bundle, BIG DEAL!

Already own the Big Shot and lovin' it?  Then you can choose any of these stamp set/Framelit BUNDLES for 15% off.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelits	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

Interested??  Yup, I know you are! Visit my Online Store to find out more and order yours TODAY!  Offer good through August 31, 2014.

To order Stampin' Up! products, just visit my Online Store any time.  And thanks for watching cartoons videos with me today!  If you're in the mood for cartoon video reruns, check out my Videos page!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Make a Wish: Clean-n-Clever Card

I just love a clean and simple look . . . in my home decorating, in my scrapbooking, and in my stamping!  Ideas that are clean and especially clever always catch my eye.  So how about a Clean-n-Clever CLOcard today?  This one by Irene grabbed my attention and went right into my "CLOclub idea" file.

Nice clean look, right?  And this is what I thought was so clever . . . it looks like the Baker's Twine comes right through the center of the punchies and ties in a knot.  But it doesn't!  I just wrapped 2 pieces of Baker's Twine around the layers and taped it to the back.  Then I attached the punchies with Dimensionals. Last, I tied 2 shorter pieces of Baker's Twine in a knot and attached them to the flower center with a Gluedot.  Clean . . . and Clever . . . nice!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Sweet Essentials, Petal Parade (SAB '14)
Ink:  Sahara Sand, Crisp Cantaloupe
Paper:  Sweet Sorbet DSP, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White
Extras:  Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine, Scallop and Circle punches
Inspired by:  Irene Wendlandt

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Check out the Stampin' Up! WEEKLY DEALS in my Online Store - deals that will change every Tuesday. Come and look at the deals and place your order right away for these great, discounted products.

Here are this week's deals, Tuesday, August 5 through Monday, August 11:

ALPHABET PRESS TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96	BERMUDA BAY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46	DELICATE DESIGNS TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $8.95 $6.71	HEARTS A FLUTTER FRAMELITS DIE Price: $24.95 $18.71
OH BABY PHOTOBOOK TEMPLATE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $17.95 $10.77	PEAR PIZZAZ CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46	SMOKY SLATE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46	TRAVEL LOG KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95 $5.97
WISTERIA WONDER 3/4" CHEVRON RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71

Here's how I used one of this week's DEALS . . .

I made these invitations for the lovely Cait - her wedding was in May!  I need to photograph the finished creations for you one of these days - these invitations were matted with Pistachio Pudding!  So pretty.  You can see in this close-up 'in progress' shot how nice the Delicate Designs Embossing folder made the edges look!  The perfect touch to a sweet invite.

So what are you waiting for???  Zoom over to my Online Store right away to snatch up these great Weekly Deals before they're gone!  Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Big Shot, Big Bundle, BIG DEAL!

It's a BIG DEAL on the Big Shot!  The Big Shot can die cut and texture emboss - and turn every one of your projects into a WOW creation!   Now when you buy the Big Shot, Stampin' Up! will throw in a Big Bundle besides - a stamp set and matching Framelit die set to match - for FREE!

Big Shot, Big Bundle, BIG DEAL!

Already own the Big Shot and lovin' it?  Then you can choose any of these stamp set/Framelit BUNDLES for 15% off.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelits	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

Interested??  Yup, I know you are! Visit my Online Store to find out more and order yours TODAY!  Offer good through August 31, 2014.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Saturday Morning Videos: Carve Your OWN Stamp!

Good morning and welcome to Saturday Morning Cartoons Videos! Ever wish you had just the right stamp for a certain project, but you couldn't find anything in the SU! catalog or online that worked?  Well, how about carving your OWN stamp?!  In today's video, Melody Hyde shows you the different Undefined Carving Kits that Stampin' Up! has to offer as well as how to use the tools to create a beautiful handmade stamp.

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Isn't that fun?  Check out all the cute hand-carved stamps on Pinterest, too!  Order your Undefined kit today and get started.

To order Stampin' Up! products, just visit my Online Store any time.  And thanks for watching cartoons videos with me today!  If you're in the mood for cartoon video reruns, check out my Videos page!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J