My Friend: Wedding-inspired Card

Happy Monday, stampers!!  Did you enjoy seeing Vonda's wedding suite last week?  I hope you did - and that it inspired you to use your My Friend stamp set in a whole new way.

Since I had all my supplies out - that's the handiest time to 'make a bit more', right? - I made a few greeting cards.  I again inked up the rubber using sponge daubers, then stamped.  The 'hello' sentiment is stamped solidly with Night of Navy and the circular design is added with Bayou Blue.  The round swirl of the 'hello' just seems made to hold those little 'dandelion' whisps!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  My Friend
Ink:  Night of Navy, Old Olive, Bayou Blue (retired)
Paper:  Whisper White, Night of Navy, Bayou Blue (retired)
Extras:  sponge daubers
Inspired by:  Vonda's wedding!

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

My Friend: Wedding Reception Creations

I hope you've enjoyed taking a peek at Vonda's wedding suite this week! Today I will show you what I created for her wedding reception.

At the entrance to the reception, Vonda used a large frame with tulle beneath the glass.  To the outside of the glass she attached the Welcome sign and the directional signs to her guests knew where to go.

Each table was numbered . . .

. . . and on the back of the number cards, the guests were offered options to get the bridal couple to kiss!

Vonda also provided fun things to do at the reception, like Mad Libs and crossword puzzles!

It's been fun to share with you this week - thanks for taking a look!  There are lots more pics on Facebook, too!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  My Friend
Ink:  Night of Navy, Old Olive, Bayou Blue (retired)
Paper:  Whisper White, Night of Navy
Extras:  sponge daubers
Inspired by:  Vonda's ideas!

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

  

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

My Friend: Wedding Ceremony Programs

I hope you got to see the wedding invitations I shared on Monday.  Today I will show you the reception programs. Vonda kept the design simple and to the point - but still coordinating beautifully with her whole suite.

I will have the last of Vonda's wedding suite on my blog later this week - hope you can join me!  In the meantime, take a look at even more pictures on Facebook!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  My Friend
Ink:  Night of Navy, Old Olive, Bayou Blue (retired)
Paper:  Whisper White, Night of Navy
Extras:  sponge daubers
Inspired by:  Vonda's ideas!

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

  

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

My Friend: Wedding Invitations

I know you probably wonder what on EARTH I've been up to!  Yes, I do still reside on this Earth . . . I'm just busy stampin' . . . and of course, working my full time job - drat!!  No really, I love my work at the local college - but it sure cuts into my stamping time!

Last summer 2012 I worked hard on my son's and daughter-in-law's wedding suite. Then I worked on a November wedding. Soon after that, I contracted to work on  May 23rd, 2013.  Then this summer I worked on 2 September weddings and am now just starting on a December 2013 wedding!  Whew!  It takes time, but it sure is fun having a happy bride lovin' her wedding suite!

This week I want to show you all the creations I made for Vonda's wedding last May.  She had definite ideas about color and overall 'look' and we made it happen!  

The Save the Date cards were sent out in December in Vonda's Christmas cards:

Next, I created the invitations - a half-sheet of white cardstock, printed and stamped.

This is a close-up of the stamping.  The stamp used is from the set called "My Friend" and is inked using sponge daubers - one for each of 3 colors. After sponging the rubber, stamp the image . . . again and again!  It took a while, but I love the result.

The invitations were matted in Night of Navy:

Ah, they are finished!!!

Boxed and ready to deliver to the beautiful bride!

I will have more of Vonda's wedding suite on my blog later this week - stay tuned!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  My Friend
Ink:  Night of Navy, Old Olive, Bayou Blue (retired)
Paper:  Whisper White, Night of Navy
Extras:  sponge daubers
Inspired by:  Vonda's ideas!

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

  

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Wishing You . . . Happy Days!

Are you enjoying the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog?  I love SO many things in that catalog. If you don't have one, be sure to contact me today - I'll send one right out to you!

Last month I showed you a card from the catalog that was the inspiration for one of our recent CLOclub projects. Here it is:

Here's the card I came up with - it's larger in size than the original, but nearly the same design!

The tag is popped up a bit with Dimensionals:

LOVE these little bow clips!

And . . . the inside! This stamp set has everything you need for both the outside AND inside of your card!

We did make matching, lined envelopes . . . but it seems I forgot to photograph those for you!  :(

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Wishing You
Ink:  Versamark
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Season of Style DSP Stack
Extras:  Envelope Liners Framelits, Simply Styled Bow Clips, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Small Oval punch, Whisper White embossing powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  Stampin' Up!

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

If you like this project, consider coming over for a CLOclub class - we'd love to have you join us!  Read more about it on my Events page.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Clearance Rack is LOADED!

The Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack has been restocked!  Now is the time to save BIG!!

Here are a few of my favorite things!!

8-1/2X11 Smooth Card Stock - Neutrals Collection 119707 Regular Price: $6.95     SALE Price: $2.79 Stampin' Up!'s high-quality card stock is dyed with pure color all the way through, so you'll never get a white core! You'll love having plenty of your favorite colors on hand! ■ 80-lb. weight ■ 20 sheets per package: 2 each of 10 colors ■ Card stock is acid free, lignin free, and buffered

8-1/2X11 Smooth Card Stock - Regals Collection 119705 Regular Price: $6.95      SALE Price: $2.79 Stampin' Up!'s high-quality card stock is dyed with pure color all the way through, so you'll never get a white core! You'll love having plenty of your favorite colors on hand! ■ 80-lb. weight ■ 20 sheets per package: 2 each of 10 colors ■ Card stock is acid free, lignin free, and buffered

Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations Colorcore Card Stock 127846 Regular Price: $6.95      SALE Price: $2.79 Use 80 lb. sandable card stock to create an antiqued, distressed, color-popping look. Outside layers are exclusive Stampin' Up! colors--one side textured, one side smooth. Inside layer is a monochromatic color. Reveal inside layer by sanding, tearing, or distressing. 12 sheets; 12" x 12"; acid- and lignin-free. Use with Stampin' Sanding System and Core'dinations Dust Buddy. Cherry Cobbler.

Early Espresso Core'dinations Colorcore Card Stock 127848 Regular Price: $6.95      SALE Price: $2.79 Use 80 lb. sandable card stock to create an antiqued, distressed, color-popping look. Outside layers are exclusive Stampin' Up! colors--one side textured, one side smooth. Inside layer is a monochromatic color. Reveal inside layer by sanding, tearing, or distressing. 12 sheets; 12" x 12"; acid- and lignin-free. Use with Stampin' Sanding System and Core'dinations Dust Buddy. Early Espresso.

Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 127022 Regular Price: $7.95     SALE Price: $3.19 Creativity cloud nine! Folder: 4-1/2" x 6-3/8". Emboss a single sheet of paper with the Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.

Ciao, Baby! Clear-Mount Stamp Set 129648 Regular Price: $13.95    SALE Price: $8.39 These greetings make perfect accent pieces for cards, gifts, and more. Set coordinates with the 7/8" Scallop Circle and the Petite Curly Label Punches. Set Quantity: 7

More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper 129309 Regular Price: $12.95    SALE Price: $5.19 Doilies and hearts honeymoon in this happy paper. 12 sheets total: 10 sheets-2 ea. of 5 double-sided designs; 2 single-sided laser-cut sheets (1 Real Red; 1 Primrose Petals) in 1 design. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-free. Basic Black, Pool Party, Primrose

Melon Mambo 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon  -  Old Olive & Marina Mist, too!! 129293 Regular Price: $9.95    SALE Price: $3.99 Smooth and sassy. Organdy edges with diagonal stripes down the middle. 10 yds. Melon Mambo.

Doctor's Bag 113474 Regular Price: $69.99  SALE Price: $41.99 Carry your Big Shot machine, cutting pads, and dies in stunning style. This black-and-white checked doctor’s bag makes storing and transporting your Big Shot machine easy and convenient. It has handles for carrying and a shoulder strap for when your hands are full of other crafting supplies.

You can  purchase these awesome Stampin’ Up! products and MORE in my ONLINE STORE. It's open 24/7 - you can even shop in your jammies! Come on over while the gettin's good!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J