Valentine LOVE, Post 4-4

Happy Valentine's Day

stampin' friends!  Here are a couple more Valentine cards to inspire you!

This card was the result of waaaaay too much Pinterest surfing!  Well, maybe never too much . . . ha!  Banners are all the rage, and I love love love my new Banners Framelits dies - they make banner tails perfect and quick to make!

I flared the banner tails a bit  by pressing and curling them between my thumb and forefinger . . .

The embossed strip is separate from the card - I embossed it, wrapped the ribbon around the bottom edge, and attached it over the tops of the banners and flush with the top edge of the card fold.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Well Scripted
Ink:  Real Red
Paper:  retired Real Red & Pretty in Pink DSP, Very Vanilla
Extras:  Adorning Accents textured impressions embossing folder, Real Red grosgrain ribbon (retired), pink rhinestone
Inspired by:  creations on Pinterest

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

This card was inspired by another card designed by my stampin' friend, Shirley Guzzi.  So simple - I love that! - and yet elegant and pretty.

I don't often use Rose Red, but I had some Rose Red Seam Binding that I wanted to use up, so I pulled out the card stock and ink, too.

The tulip images uses the two-step stamping technique:  the more solid image is stamped lighter, and the detail image is stamped darker.  I stamped both images using Rose Red ink.  I 'stamped off' the solid image on scratch paper before stamping it again on the white cardstock - this creates a lighter image.  Then I stamped the detail image full strength right over the solid image to create darker detail.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Watercolor Minis, Painted Posies (both retired)
Ink:  Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz
Paper:  Rose Red, Whisper White
Extras:  Rose Red Seam Binding ribbon (retired color), BasicGrey embossing folder, Dimensionals
Inspired by: Shirley Guzzi

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

 I hope your day is sweet and full of LOVE!  Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Valentine LOVE, Post 3-4

I fell in love with the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack papers the minute I saw them! What fresh, bright colors in such a yummy color combo!  So I knew I needed a card idea that used as many of them as possible. Thanks, Kylie Bertucci!

The tag is stamped with an image from Perfect Pennants and cut out with the Chalk Talk framelits, then mounted with Dimensionals.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Perfect Pennants
Ink:  Coastal Cabana
Paper:  Fresh Prints DSP, Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Whisper White
Extras:  Heart punch, Chalk Talk Framelits dies, Real Red grosgrain ribbon (retired), staples, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  Kylie Bertucci

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

And speaking of LOVE, we can' forget my love of coffee!  When I participated in our STARS demonstrator group's scavenger hunt through the new Occasions catalog, I ended up being the winner!  I had the privilege of choosing ANY BUNDLE for my prize, and I chose the Just Sayin' set and Word Bubbles Framelits bundle.  Wow, what a package!   (Thank you, Dawn and Laurie!!!)  You can see I used it here, along with the Perfect Blend stamp set.

I popped the cups and word bubble up with Dimensionals . . . don't they make you thirsty??!!

And, yes, I believe in the power of TWO!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Just Sayin', Perfect Blend
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Real Red
Paper:  Fresh Prints DSP, Season of Style DSP, Real Red DSP, Real Red cardstock, Whisper White
Extras:  Whisper White Sweater Trim, Heart punch, Basic Pearls, Word Bubbles Framelits, Dimensionals.
Inspired by:  Rita Wright

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

Do you share my LOVE for pretty paper and my LOVE for coffee??  They are a great combination for sure!  Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Weekly DEALS from Stampin' Up!

WEEKLY DEALS!

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.

Please note that weekly deals will be offered while supplies last! The discount will appear in your shopping bag when you check out.

Here are this week's deals, Tuesday, February 11 through Monday, February 17:

ARTISAN LABEL PUNCH  Price: $15.95 $11.96 FLORAL FRAMES FRAMELITS DIES  Price: $26.95 $20.21 GUMBALL GREEN 3/8" STITCHED SATIN RIBBON  Price: $8.95 $6.71 HONEYCOMB TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER  Price: $7.95 $5.96 LET IT SNOW KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD  Price: $9.95 $5.97 PRIMROSE PETALS CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD  Price: $5.95 $4.46 TASTEFUL TRIM BIGZ DIE  Price: $42.95 $32.21 WHISPER WHITE 1/4" STITCHED GROSGRAIN RIBBON  Price: $4.95 $3.71

Here are some ideas using one of this week's DEALS . . .

ARTISAN LABEL PUNCH  Price: $15.95 $11.96 This Artisan Label Punch has such a pretty look, and it is easy to layer by cutting the mat punch in half and spreading the halves out so a little bit shows above and below your main punch! This card was designed by my fellow demonstrator,  Robin Anderson . . . This card was designed by my fellow demonstrator,  Bobbi Peterson . . .    This card was designed by my fellow demonstrator,  Laurie Zoellmer . . . This card was designed by my upline,  Dawn Olchefske . . . This card was designed by my fellow demonstrator,  Dawn Thomas . . .

As you can see, there are a LOT of fun ways to use the Artisan Label Punch - and it coordinates perfectly with the Label Love stamp set!  You can bundle it with the punch to save 15%, too!

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

Valentine LOVE, Post 2-4

I sell my cards in a couple local shops, and knowing Valentine's Day was fast approaching I made up about 4 dozen Valentine cards.  These 2 were inspired by some supplies I wanted to play with!

I tore the Washi Tape long enough to wrap the ends around to the back side of the cardstock for a smooth finish...

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge, Tags 4 You
Ink: Pretty in Pink (retired)
Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink (retired)
Extras:  Washi Tape (various), pink rhinestones (generic), Label Bracket punch, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  fun supplies!

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

When you build your Big Shot 'sandwich' for the Thinlits dies, use wax paper between the die and the cardstock - your diecut will pop out easily!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Creative Elements
Ink:  Calypso Coral
Paper:  Sweet Shop Specialty DSP (retired), Whisper White
Extras:  Calypso Coral ruffled ribbon, Expressions Thinlits dies, doily (generic)
Inspired by:  fun supplies!

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Sale-A-Bration Planning

So are you planning out your Stampin' Up! list and checking it twice?  You should be, 'cuz this is the 'most wonderful time of the year' in the SU! world - Sale-A-Bration!!!  Here is a quickie reference sheet to use as you decide which FREEbies you want to earn by spending $50, $100, etc.  You can click on it for a larger, printable version!

Remember, you can shop my Online Store any time, day or night - and when your order reaches increments of $50, the order form will prompt you to enter your FREE items!  Sale-A-Bration runs through March 31, 2014.  Have fun with it!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Valentine LOVE, Post 1-4

Wow, Valentine's Day is coming up right quick!  Have you made any Valentine cards yet?  Here are a couple quick ideas to get you started. I'll post more in the coming days.

I totally CASEd this card by Catherine Pooler - so simple, but so striking!  And it was a good way to use up some of my retired Designer Series Paper!

I raised the DSP and the heart cutout with Dimensionals:

Here is the dimension from another angle:

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Word Play (retired)
Ink:  Basic Gray
Paper:  More Amore DSP (retired), Basic Gray, Very Vanilla
Extras:  1-3/8" circle punch, Hearts A-Flutter Framelits dies, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  Catherine Pooler

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

I wanted to design a card for ladies to give to their men, and I wanted to use my new Banners framelits dies.  I came up with this card, using the anchor as a symbol of what my own husband is in my life!

I curled the banner tips with my finger and thumb, and punched holes in the accent label to thread the taffeta ribbon through.  The label sponge-inked along the edges and is mounted using Dimensionals.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  The Open Sea, Something to Celebrate (retired)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray
Paper:  Nautical Expedition DSP, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Extras:  Basic Gray Taffeta ribbon, Apothecary Accents Framelits dies, Houndstooth TIEF, sponge daubers, 1/8" hole punch, Dimensionals.
Inspired by:  me!

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

EXTENDED through March 31!! FREE Markers with new Paper Pumpkin Subscription!

Paper Pumpkin works like a book club - only better!  It's a monthly craft night in a box - and you can skip a month when you need to.  See all the details, choose me-Cheryl Owczarek-as your demonstrator, and get a FREE set of markers to boot!  The markers are in the 5 very popular 2012-2014 In Colors shades:  Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, and Raspberry Ripple.

But hurry - this FREE MARKER deal lasts through March 31st.  Be sure to contact me if you have questions.Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J