Here's to a Bright Future . . . Graduate!

Happy Monday, stampers!  This is a busy week for me, as my hubby and I are lay delegates to the District Conference for our church denomination.  I am super excited to see a LOT of dear friends and be a part of something larger than just myself.  So I will not be online for a few days - be sure to check my Online Store on Tuesday for the next lineup of Weekly DEALS!

I have another grad card for you today.  I used this card to announce my sons' college grad party - but I also made some with just a sentiment inside for an individual graduate.  Hope you like it!  Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions or feedback!

The label was stamped with a retired label border stamp and diecut with the Apothecary Accents Framelits die.

The cardstock base was cut 4-1/4" x 11" and then I double scored so the top flap overlapped the narrow bottom flap.  I played with the fold on regular paper until I got it just the way I wanted it.

The background behind the images was created by inking up a clear block and stamping with just that!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Pure Gumption, The Open Sea, Creative Elements, Basic Label, Introducing
Ink:  Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Elegant Eggplant
Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla
Extras:  clear block, Apothecary Accents Framelits dies, brass brads, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  Dawn Olchefske

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

Thanks for stopping by today - have a great week!

~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

Triple Time Stamping

Triple Time Stamping has become super popular again - a simple technique with a whole lot of WOW!  Basically, what you do is temporarily attach the vanilla layers to each other, stamp the pile randomly, then separate the ivory layers and mat each with a colored cardstock, and reattach - giving a little lift by using dimensionals between a couple of the layers as shown. 

The top two layers are attached flat to each other, then mounted to the bottom layers with dimensional adhesive to give it a little 'lift'!



This is a REAL vintage glass button, found at a garage sale on a card of buttons - originally priced at 10 cents!

And a little something for the inside . . . !

Dimensions:

Very Vanilla

• 2" x 3-1/4"
• 3" x 4-1/4"
• 4" x 5-1/4"

Cherry Cobbler

• 2-1/4" x 3-1/2"
• 3-1/4" x 4-1/2"
• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (fold for card base)

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Creative Elements, Petite Pairs
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink
Paper:  Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler cardstock
Extras:  Cherry Cobbler baker's twine, vintage glass button, Dimensionals.

Inspired by:  Dawn Olchefske

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

You can do this technique with ANY stamps, ANY colors, and ANY shape! Try it - you'll like it!
Thanks for stopping by.

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.   :)