Happy Scrumptious Birthday!

I think Summer may have finally arrived in Minnesota - at least, I'm banking on that.  And ice cream cones just naturally go with summer, right?!  I created this card soon after the 2011-13 In Colors were introduced - and now they are all included in the Stampin' Up! Collections except Lucky Limeade (sniff!).  Don't they look yummy together?!

And if you think these In Colors are yummy, take a look at the NEW In Colors - I will post cards using these colors in the near future!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Pennant Parade, Create a Cupcake, Happiest Birthday Wishes (sentiment, retired)
Ink:  Soft Suede
Paper:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade (retired), Wisteria Wonder, Island Indigo, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Extras:  Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, punches: Scallop Trim border, Petite Pennants, Cupcake, Extra Large Oval, Decorative Label.
Inspired by:  Patricia Alexander Drybala

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Try Treat Tubes for your next party!

Looking for a quick-to-make party favor for your upcoming events?  Treat Tubes are fun and easy!  This one was made for a birthday party, but you could easily adapt the design for a holiday party.

Directions:

1. Score Designer Series Paper (3" x 5-1/2") every 7/8" (along the 5-1/2" wide side). Assemble tube using Sticky Strip.
2. Punch two flowers from cardstock using the Fancy Flower Punch. Score each petal. 
3. Punch one circle with 3/4" Circle Punch and attach to center of one Fancy Flower.  Punch the center with a 1/4" circle punch.
4. Tie Stitched Poly Ribbon in a knot at one end and push through the 1/4" hole in the Fancy Flower to make a loop handle.
5. Attach petals to Treat Tube with Sticky Strip, leaving a couple unattached until you fill the tube with treats!
6. Stamp sentiment image on Whisper White Card Stock. Punch out using Label Punch. Mat with colored cardstock.
7. Punch hole in label using 1/16" Circle Punch. Thread Baker's Twine through hole and tie to ribbon on tube.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (retired)
Ink: Pool Party and Peach Parfait markers
Paper: Everyday Enchantment DSP (retired and on sale!), Peach Parfait cardstock (retired)
Extras: Fancy Flower punch, Large Tag punch (retired and on sale!), Extra Large Tag punch, Baker's Twine in Early Espresso, Stitched Poly Ribbon in Peach Parfait (retired and on sale!)
Inspired by: Stampin' Up!

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

 

Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions. And enjoy those holiday parties!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

GUY Week: MEN and their Birthdays!

You know, so often I'd rather play with 'pretty' papers and images - and then one of the guys in my life has a birthday!  So I have to think outside the box a bit and come up with a card he won't be embarrassed to display!  Here's a design that has gone over well - take a look!

You can create this card with any stamps and papers you might have - just come up with a 'guy' color combo and you're good to go!

 

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

 

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess, retired)

Ink:  Soft Suede, Peach Parfait/Pool Party/Soft Suede markers

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Peach Parfait (retired), Everyday Enchantment DSP (retired)

Extras:  Soft Suede dotted grosgrain ribbon (retired), brads, Decorative Label punch, Wide Oval punch, Stripes textured embossing folder

Inspired by:  Dawn Olchefske

 

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

 

Watch for more GUY ideas this week!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.   :)